JUNE EVENTS

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Illinois Herb Association SummerFest Jun 11, 9am-3pm, 8:30 registration, Luncheon with vendors, speakers and more. $30. Pre-registration encouraged at ilherb.org. Questions, [email protected]. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753-6228.

2011 Garden Walk Jun 11, 9am, Walk through eight beautiful gardens and enjoy the Strawberry Social at the Christian County Historical Society, one of the stops. Presented in partnership with the U of I Extension Center’s Master Gardeners. Taylorville Square.

World Ocean Day Jun 11, 10am-6pm, Learn the importance of our oceans. Regular zoo admission applies. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 11, 10am-4pm, “Backyard Wildlife for ages 4-8.” Search for wildlife, make animal crafts, learn about Illinois wildlife and listen to a guest storyteller. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 6044.

Artist Studio and Garden Tour Jun 11, 10am-4pm, Look inside five working artists’ studios around Springfield and view their secret gardens. Includes artist demonstrations. (Reception at H.D. Smith Gallery from 3-5 p.m.) $30, $25 in advance at 544-2787 or prairieart.org.

New Salem Summer Festival Jun 11-12, 10am-4pm, Join New Salem interpreters as they demonstrate various crafts and trades throughout the village. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.

Southern Culture on the Skids Jun 11, 8pm, Rockabilly, surf rock, country music and R&B with a punk edge and outrageous humor. WUIS Bedrock Series. $24, $19 in advance. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.

Fiesta and Ice Cream Social Jun 12, 1:30-4pm, Foods of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela prepared by St. Katharine Drexel Parish Latino members. Cake, ice cream, music and dancing. St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 722 S. 12th St., 217-523-5963.

Dana-Thomas House Foundation Program Jun 12, 2pm, Ralls Melotte of Melotte- Morse-Leonatti-Parker Architects discusses restoration of Dana-Thomas House stained glass. For info phone, 788-9452. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

St. Andrew’s Society Dance Concert Jun 12, 2-6pm, St Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois Celtic dancers. $5 donation. Illinois Building. 635-5656. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 14-18, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 15-19, Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5-$15. 488- 2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale Jun 17-18, 8am-6pm Fri, 8am-4pm Sat, The library plaza fills with books for purchase. Put on by the Friends of Lincoln Library. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

Family Camp Out–Wild Safari Jun 17, 5pm, Camp out at the zoo. Food and activities provided. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Movies in the Park Jun 17, dusk, Free viewing of Despicable Me. Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Springfield.

General Grierson Civil War Days Jun 17-19, Largest mounted Civil War reenactment in the Midwest. Also, tours of historic homes. 243-4003. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Secret Gardens of Menard County Tour Jun 18, 9am-3pm, Self-guided tour of nine hidden gardens in Petersburg with lunch at the Plaid Rooster Cafe. Rain or shine. $20, $15 in advance. Tickets at various Petersburg locations or call 632- 7928.

Paint the Park Jun 18, 10am-12pm, Bring the family in their painting clothes and get creative. Supplies provided. 753-0700. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.

Olde English Faire Jun 18-19, 10am-6pm Sat, 10:30-5pm Sun, Each day starts with a Grande Marche, then sword fighting, jousting, storytellers, magicians, belly dancers, archery, musicians and more. $8-$4. 309-676-0998. Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Rd, Hanna City.

Barnyard Bash Jun 18, 11am-3pm, Baby goat bottle races, farm animal encounters and horseshoe games! Zoo admission. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-421-7435.

A Symphony of Country Gardens Jun 18, 11am-4pm, Refreshments provided at award-winning gardens of Bank of Springfield on Wabash and Koke Mill Road. $18, children free. ($15 in advance from Illinois Symphony Orchestra office, Bank of Springfield, Wild Birds Unlimited, Homescapes, The Wardrobe and Beatty Televisual.) www.ilsymphony.org/support-us/garden-tour.

Juneteenth Celebration Jun 18-19, 12-8pm, Two days of vendors, live stage entertainment, car/bike show, basketball tourney and more. Kicks off with parade and opening ceremony on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. 502- 3701. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

The Heritage Ensemble Jun 18, 7:30pm, Celebrating Juneteenth and Black Music Month singing sacred and secular jazz. Illinois College, McGaw Fine Arts Building, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.

Paranoia Jun 18, 8pm, A film directed by central Illinois native and Hollywood veteran Ryan Mitchelle. Paranoia is a psychological thriller written by and starring Brad Jones. Filmed in Springfield and surrounding areas. Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room. 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Father’s Day at the Zoo Jun 19, 10am-6pm, Dads get in free with paid child. Kids, make a free craft for Dad. Regular admission. 217-753- 6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Springfield Long Nine Games Jun 19, 1pm, Springfield’s vintage base ball team takes on a regional team. Center Park, Lake Springfield. springfieldlongnine.com. Fiddler on the Roof Jun 20, 7:30pm, Broadway in Springfield brings the official Broadway tour and Tony Award-winning musical to town. 888-512-2929. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.

King Arthur’s Royal Marionettes Jun 21, 10am, See the DePriest Puppets perform a royal treat as part of summer reading program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Sangamon County 4-H Horse Show Jun 22, 8am-5pm, Held at the Coliseum Covered Arena Alone Stabling Barn - 13. Free. 782-4617. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 23-25, 5pm-12am Thu-Fri, 12pm- 12am Sat, Old-fashioned street festival with food, entertainment, games and rides. Parade Saturday at 2 p.m. chathamlegion759.com. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 483-4084.

Ashland Summer Days Jun 24-26, 7pm Fri, 9:30am Sat, Children’s games, food, parade on Saturday, pony rides, tractor pull, beer tent with bands and more. 652-3499. James Park (old Route 123), Ashland.

The Secret Garden Jun 24-26, 30, Jul 01-03, Classic tale in a full length musical. $12. 1-800-710- 9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.

Butterflies Family Event Jun 25, 11am-3pm, Crafts, hands-on activities, games and more. Learn all about these beautiful flying creatures. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Gathering of Elizabeths Jun 25, Is your name, Elizabeth? Join in this gathering of those with the first name of Elizabeth and help set a world record. Elizabeth Community Center, Elizabeth. www.mostelizabeths.com.

Let Them Eat Cake Jun 25, 6:45pm, Original romantic and comedic play written by Sherry Yanow and Deborah Fezelle. Pre-show wine and hors d’oeuvres and intermission with Baskin-Robbins ice-cream cake. Reservations only. $25. Credit cards, 525-1360, ext 4. Leave name, phone and number attending. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St.

Music in the Park Jun 26, 4-7pm, Free concert by the band Rewind. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.

Illinois Juggling Institute Jun 28, 10am, See the Illinois Juggling Institute and stay after for the Jester’s Court where you can learn to juggle! Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Poets & Painters Poetry Reading Jun 30, 6-9pm, Listen to 15 Springfield Poets and Writers members read their poems inspired by Prairie Art Alliance member art. Meet the artists. Champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres. Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787. www.pwlf.com.