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Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
Fairs & Festivals
Decatur Celebration Aug 06-08, 11 show stages with Charlie Daniels Band, Lou Gramm, Tone Loc, Expos’ Ryan Cabrera and more, 79 one-of-a-kind food items, 80 arts and craft vendors, 40 commercial vendors and dozens of street events. Free, $5 wristbands for food and drinks. decaturcelebration.com. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St.
Logan County Fair Aug 03-08, Tracy Lawrence at the Grandstand Stage on Friday, August 6. Special guest will be the Still Kickin Band. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for the concert through the Logan County Fair Office at 217-732-3311. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln.
South Jacksonville Celebration Jul 31, Parade, Little Miss pageant, music, food and entertainment. 245- 4803. Dewey Park, Dewey Dr, South Jacksonville.
Books & Authors
Poets in the Parlor Aug 07, 2pm, Poet and author Dan Guillory will present his new collection of poems, ‘Housepoems.” Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, (217) 524-0901.
Spoken Word
Broadway Beat Variety Show Jul 29, Aug 05, 9pm, Open mic for music, comedy, poetry and spoken word. Hosted by Ted Keylon and Alan Perry. Broadway Nites, 210 Broadway St. Expressions in the Dark Aug 06, 9:30pm, Poets, comedians, musicians open mic with Xplicit and DJ76 Kid. $10. Doors open 9 p.m. Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Theater & Comedy
Altar Boyz 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.
Carousel Aug 06-08, 8pm, Aug 6-8, 12-15, In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. Tickets 217-632- 5440 or 800-710-9290. Info 241- 3241. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Comedy Open Mic Night Aug 02, 7-9pm, Live comedy. Sign up to wow the crowd. Don't let the construction stop you from the laughter. Park along Fifth or Sixth streets, less than a block walk. Norb Andys, 518 East Capitol Ave, 670-1024.
Jesus Christ, Superstar Jul 29-31, Aug 01, 8:30pm. For info visit themuni.org. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Prairie Voices Jul 31, 6pm, Music and poetry of central Illinois compiled by Kevin Purcell, staring actors Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Piano music by Sonja Brady. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Trolley Ride/Wine-Tasting/Carousel Aug 07, 5pm, Trolley ride to Riverbank Lodge for wine tasting and return for show. $25 includes trolley, wine-tasting and theater tickets. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-306-1832.
Music: General Events
Acoustic Lunch Jul 29-30, Aug 02-06, 09-11, 12-1pm, Jul 29 - Matt Eck. Jul 30 - Thistle & Thyme. Aug 2 - Missing Muse. Aug 3 - Tom Irwin. Aug 4 - Jessica Jolly. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
