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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
Illinois State Fair Aug 13-22, 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.
Books & Authors
Poetry Parnassus 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.
Spoken Word
Broadway Beat Variety Show Aug 12, 19, 9pm, Open mic for music, comedy, poetry and spoken word. Hosted by Ted Keylon and Alan Perry. Broadway Nites, 210 Broadway St.
Poetry Open Mic Aug 18, 6-8pm, Join in an evening of poetry in the historic Norb Andy’s, 518 E. Capitol Ave. pwlf.com.
Theater & Comedy
A Doll’s House Aug 13-15, 20-22, 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 13-15, 18-22, 8:30pm, Directed by Steve Williams. For more info or tickets call 793-MUNI. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Carousel Aug 12-15, 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.
Dividing the Estate Aug 20-22, 8pm, Comedy about a wife and three daughters who come to terms with dividing the estate of their dead husband and father. Tickets 217- 632-5440 or 800-710-9290. Info 241- 3241. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Music: General Events
APL Music Fest Aug 22, 12-8pm, Emcee Hip- Bone Sam, Mother Road Rockers, The Oohs, The Reign (reunion), Pocket Rocket and 808. Acoustic acts during
