JULY EVENTS

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Kidstock Jul 30, 11am-3pm, Create international themed art at a groovy indoor arts and crafts fair. $6. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd., Decatur. 217-423-KIDS.

The Lighter Side of Springfield History Jul 30, Multi-media presentation on the odd and comic parts of Springfield history by Tara McAndrew McClellan. $12. 1- 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.

Decatur Park Singers 40th Anniversary Concert Jul 31, 7pm, Young and Junior Park Singers, Decatur Park Singers alumni, band and past directors. $10 for reserve seating, 422-5911 beginning June 1. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur.

AUGUST

Logan County Fair Aug 02-07, Tickets will be on sale for the concert through the Logan County Fair Office at 217- 732-3311. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th Street, Lincoln.

Gallery II Art Opening Aug 05, 5-7:30pm, Juried Associate Membership Exhibit, a community outreach show. Free. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, music. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth Street, 544- 2727.

Camp Rock Aug 05-07, 11-14, Mitchie goes to prestigious music camp. Directed by Karla Wilhelm. $12, 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.

Decatur Celebration August 05-07, 5-11pm Fri, 10am- 11pm Sat, 11am-9:30pm Sun, Huge free family street festival in downtown Decatur. 423-4222. www.decaturcelebration.com.

Springfield Long Nine Games Aug 06, 1pm, Vintage base ball team takes on a regional team. Center Park, Lake Springfield. springfieldlongnine.com.

Funshop’s 35th Birthday Party Aug 06, 5-8pm, Free family swim, free ice skating, free movie in the park, Toy Story 3. Zoo animals, plantings, activities, face painting, music, inflatable play areas and more. Pre-register friendsoffunshop.wordpress.com. 753-6234. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue.

Evening of Gospel Music Aug 6, 7pm, Local musician Roger Wainwright and local playwright Ken Bradbury have put together an evening of Gospel music featuring local singers and musicians. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street. 217-523-2787.

Movies in the Park Aug 06, dusk, Free viewing of Toy Story 3. Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue.

Evening Hike—Reptiles Aug 10, 7-9pm, See the zoo in a new light at this after hours guided tour. $6- $4. Pre-registration required. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive.

The History of Science, as told by Mark Twain Aug 11, 5pm, Warren Brown as Mark Twain. Journey on water, land and air with insights from Diaries of Adam and Eve to friendships with inventors and thoughts on Galileo and Newton. Free. Pearson Museum, SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge. 545-4261.

Marching to Different Beats Art Exhibit Aug 12-Sep 17, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Cornelia Powell, pen and ink; Barbara Stevens, oil/pastel; Kathy Adams, ceramics. (Reception Aug. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres.) Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth Street, 544-2787.

Illinois State Fair Aug 12-21, So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, exhibits and so much more. For more info call 782-6661. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

The Wizard of Oz Aug 12-14, 17-21, 8:30pm, The most beloved musical of all time directed locally by Matthew Vala. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive. 793-6864.

Railsplitter Triathlon and Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon Aug 13, 7am and 7:30am, 1-mile swim, 36-mile bike on rolling hills, 7-mile run down 1800s pioneer village street. 500yard swim, 13-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Post-race award ceremony, lunch. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, History Lane, Petersburg, 217-341-1309.

Fleming Academy of Performing Arts at Cardinal Game Aug 13, 3pm, Violinists playing national anthem at Busch Stadium for Cardinals/Rockies game. Discounted tickets at academy or phone 787-6556. Fleming Academy of the Performing Arts, 1000 Diane Court.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Aug 13, 5:30-7:30pm, Rachel Hasenyager and Jan Sorenson are featured artists. Dessert reception and exhibit free and open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

First Bull Run Presentation Aug 18, 7-9pm, Dr. Mark DePue gives presentation on ebb and flow of battle. Free. Reservations required, 558-8934. Union Theater, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth Street.

Jazz Canvas Aug 19, 7pm, Jazz musicians perform while artist Tracie Marsh creates mural, sold to highest bidder at evening’s end. $15. jazzcanvasonline.com. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth Street, 217-523-2631.

Healin’ Home Aug 19-21, 26-27, Full-length drama of three orphans in 1910 Missouri that run away. $12, 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, History Lane, Petersburg.

Fleming Academy of Performing Arts Aug 20, 2pm, Violin and piano concert by soloists and ensembles on Ethnic Village stage. 787-6556. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Dana-Thomas House Foundation Program Aug 21, 2pm, Thomas Publishing Company former employees recount how Wright-designed house functioned as publisher’s corporate offices. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth Street, 217-558-8844.

Family Camp out–“Minute to Win It” Aug 26, 5pm, Overnight camp out includes dinner, breakfast and activities. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive.

Old Capitol Blues & BBQs Aug 26-27, 6pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat, Features 40 BBQ competitors and vendors, local and national blues musicians and children’s activities. $5, under 12 get in free. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

Smoke on the Mountain Aug 26-28, Sep 02-04, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Be witness to the stories and toe-tapping hymns from less-thandevout Sanders Family invited to perform in church circa 1938 in this musical comedy. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.

Zoo-rific Evening Aug 27, Animal encounters and behindthe-scenes look at zoo, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, auction, music and prizes! For tickets, phone 422-5911. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Road, Decatur.

Music in the Park Aug 28, 4-7pm, MoJo Cats perform. Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Iles Park, Sixth Street and Ash Street.

Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival Aug 26-28, Activities include several balloon launches, evening balloon glows, musical entertainment food, art and craft show, wine and much more. 735-2385. lincolnillinois.com. Latham Park, downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport.

SEPTEMBER

Gallery II Art Opening Sep 02, 5-7:30pm, “The Windows of Springfield,” photography competition winners work on display. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.

Prairieland Chautauqua Sep 02-05, 4-8pm, Historical re-enactments like Mark Twain and Walt Whitman, storytelling, lectures, music and dance. 217-243-2423. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main Street, Jacksonville.

IMDA Springfield Short Track and Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races Sep 02-04, TBA, Held at the multi-pur pose arena. $30, $25 advance, $5 child. 753-8866. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.

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