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variety of other fun stuff. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, (217) 306-2592.
FOOD
Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 19, 26, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Aug 25, Sep 01, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245- 6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Local Flavors Aug 19, 24, 26, Tuesday lunches and Thursday dinners from mid-May until early November wherein local restaurants create specialty menus highlighting Central Illinois’ products with focus on what is both local and in-season. Reservations encouraged. For details search local flavors in the calendar at illinoistimes.com. 528-1563. Various locations.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 21, 25, 28, Sep 01, 8am- 12:30pm, Every Wed and Sat through Oct 30, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Taylorville Farmers Market Aug 21, 28, 9am-1pm, Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Virden Farmers Market Aug 20, 27, 4-7pm, Every Friday through October, find produce, eggs, bakery items and more. Designer Landscapes, 1240 N. Springfield St, Virden.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally Aug 21, 9am , First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected] g. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Drinking Liberally Aug 19, 26, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
HISTORY
1840s Craft Fair Aug 29, 10am-4pm, Midwest craftspeople demonstrate a variety of 19th century trades. Also, live period music and entertainment, plus you can get your head read by a phrenologist. Free. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St, Lincoln, 217-732-8930.
A Fair to Remember Exhibit Aug 19-20, 23-27, 30-31, Sep 01, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Abraham Lincoln: The Next Generation Aug 20, 2-2:45pm, Find out if Abraham Lincoln has descendants living today. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391- 3221.
Ellsworth Triumphant Presentation & Civil War Exhibit Aug 19-31, Sep 01, 1:30pm , Curator and Site Coordinator of the Civil War Museum of Kenosha, Wisconsin tells about 1860 tour of the U.S. by Zouave Cadets of Chicago on Aug 14. Original Civil War items pertaining to Colonel Ellsworth, a Lincoln friend and early casualty of war on exhibit until mid September. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.
Ghosts of the Library Exhibit Case Aug 19-21, Temporary display of Civil War related items and historic maps on exhibit every day. Paid admission to museum. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Living History Program Aug 25, 5:30pm, Free public mansion and garden tours 5:30 p.m. historical re-enactments and a picnic of hot dogs and lemonade. Illinois Executive
