JULY
Mount Pulaski Founders Day Festival Jul 01-04, 8am, 175th anniversary with 24 musical acts including: St. Louis Rivermen, Chris Vallillo, Highway J, Dueling Pianos, Bluegrass Midwest Music; large air-conditioned food tents, living history, re-enactors, tours, old-fashion rifle shoot, style shows, wine tastings, parade, huge fireworks display on July 4 at 9 p.m. Mt. Pulaski Square. For info email, [email protected].
4th of July Celebration Jul 01-03, All weekend–concessions, kids events, entertainment, parade through downtown, fireworks at dusk in Nichols Park. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Gallery II Art Opening Jul 01, 5-7:30pm, Art created during “Art Group,” outpatient art therapy program, SIU Department of Psychiatry. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, music. Free admission. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
Pork Meets Cork Jul 01, 6-10pm, Dinner and Illinois wines. Country music band Still Kick’n plays at 8 p.m. live under the stars at Union Square Park. $20. presidentlincoln.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-558-8934.
Guys and Dolls Jul 01-03, 06-12, 8:30pm, High energy, over-the-top dance show with a large cast of zany characters. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive. 793-6864.
Rock the Dock Jul 01, 12pm-1am, Central Illinois’ largest fireworks display launched from barges over Lake Springfield. Music, food, refreshments. Springfield Lake Marina.
483-3625.
Sparks in the Park Jul 01-03, Three days of carnival, entertainment and a marketplace each day. Battle of the Bands and parade on July 2. Community talent show contest and fireworks on July 3. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.
Richie Hammel Fore on the Floor Car Show Jul 02, 11am-5pm, New memorial car show with Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets concert, 5-7 p.m. 422-5911. Nelson Park, Decatur.
Lakeside Music and Arts Festival Jul 02, Family-oriented festival with juried art show, craft beers, BBQ tasting, movie in the park (Sunday night), multiple stages for music and lighted boat parade. 422-5911. Nelson Park, Decatur.
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