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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
Decatur Celebration Aug 06-08, 11 show stages with Charlie Daniels Band, Lou Gramm, Tone Loc, Exposé, 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, Decatur.
Illinois State Fair Aug 13-18, So much to do we can’t list them all. Food, entertainment, exhibits and so much more. For more info call 782-6661. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Logan County Fair Aug 05-08, 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.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Poetry Parnassus - NOTE DATE CHANGE Aug 18, 12pm, Join Springfield Poets and Writers poetry critiquing group. Bring poems to share. www.pwlf.com. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
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.
Springfield Comic Book Convention Aug 08, 10am-4pm, Variety of comic books new and old, as well as toys and related collectibles for sale. Open to public, free. 309-657-1599. epguides.com/comics. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
SPOKEN WORD
Broadway Beat Variety Show Aug 05, 12, 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
A Doll’s House Aug 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Over the Moon Productions presents this tony award winning play. $16 adult; $15 senior. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Annie Aug 13-18, 8:30pm, Directed by Steve Williams. For more info or tickets call 793-MUNI. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Carousel Aug 06-08, 12-15, 8pm, 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.
Comedian Jr Brow Aug 06-07, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri, 8:30pm Sa, Performing three shows for the weekend. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-5653.
Comedy Open Mic Night Aug 09, 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.
Trolley Ride/Wine-Tasting/Carousel Aug 07, 5pm, Trolley ride to Riverbank
