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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Deadline is Friday at noon prior to when the paper comes out on newsstands.
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
Fairs & Festivals
Logan County Fair Aug 3-8, 7:30am-10pm, Daily activities include 4-H shows, livestock judging, tractor pulls, demolition derby, talent show, queen pageant, live entertainment, food, games and displays. $6-$7. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln.
Macoupin County Fair Jul 19-24, Country singer Josh Gracin performs July 23, tractor pull, demolition derby, livestock competition, food and carnival. $3 per car. Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Rte. 4, Carlinville.
Sweet Corn Festival Jul 16-17, 5-12pm Fri, 7:30am- 12pm Sat, Features world famous sweet corn and cow chip throw, plus entertainment and more. For more info visit chathamjaycees.net. Chatham Community Park, S. Main St, Chatham.
Books & Authors
Brother James Court Book Signing Jul 17, 1-3pm, Co-authors Bro. Anthony Joseph McCoy and Phil Shadid sign copies of Images of America - St. James Trade School and Brother James Court photo essay paperback from Arcadia Books. Prairie Archives Antiquarian Booksellers, 522 E. Adams, 747-5905.
Sherlock Holmes Society Meeting Jul 17, 6:30pm, Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and west central Illinois, meets for dinner and to discuss The Adventure of the Illustrious Client. Public invited. 546-8387. The Pasta House Company, 2800 Southwest Plaza Dr.
Sweet Corn Book Sale Jul 17, 9am-3pm, Lots of hardback and paperbacks, plus a bake sale. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.
Tara McClellan McAndrew Book Signing Jul 24, 12-2pm, Award-winning Springfield history writer signs copies of her new book Stories of Springfield: Life in Lincoln’s Town. Prairie Trader Gift Shop, 113 N. Sixth St.
Spoken Word
Broadway Beat Variety Show Jul 15, 22, 9pm, Open mic for music, comedy, poetry and spoken word. Hosted by Ted Keylon and Alan Perry. Broadway Nites, 210 Broadway St.
Summer Soiree Open Mic Jul 27, 6-8pm, Springfield Poets & Writers and Women Writers Association host this dinner open mic with Dave Tell playing the flute. RSVP [email protected]. Springfield Motor Boat Club, 17 Club Area.
Theater & Comedy
Altar Boyz Jul 22-25 and Jul 29-Aug 1, 7:30pm Thur-Sat, 2pm Sun, Foot-stomping, roof-raising, musical comedy about fictitious Christian boy band on last night of their “Raise the Praise” tour. $13. 245-1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.
Cinderella Jul 16-18, 6pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, All City 186 presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” $10 adult, $8 12 and under. “Knight with the Princess” tea party, Sun 12:30 p.m. $5 in advance. Tickets 553-6562. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
Clean Comedy Guy David Graham Jul 16-17, 8pm Fri-Sat, Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Steve Kramer Jul 16-17, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri, 8:30 Sat, Three shows of high energy. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Grease - The School Edition Jul 16-18, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Lively and fun musical. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
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