THE CALENDAR
DANCE
Central IL Singles /Couples Dance Jun 03, 8-11pm, Judy Kaye plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515. Dance Jun 03, 7-9pm, Free dance the first Friday of every month for individuals of all abilities. Semiformal dress attire. 217-753- 0702. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St. how2dnc.country Jun 10, 7-10:30pm, Country Dancing with DJ Marilyn Ferry. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 836- 1438.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Art on the Square Jun 04, 9am, Juried art show. Local and regional artists display and sell original art. 824-5420. Taylorville square, Taylorville. Artist Studio and Garden Tour Jun 11, 10am-4pm, Look inside five working artists’ studios and their secret gardens. Demonstrations. (Reception at H.D. Smith Gallery 3-5 p.m.) $30, $25 in advance at 544- 2787 or prairieart.org. Various locations. Gallery II Art Opening Jun 03, 5-7:30pm, ZOMG! curated by Felicia Olin, young exhibit focused on internet, hypercontemporary art, and 80s. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, music. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
MacArthur Boulevard Artists Market Jun 04, 11, 9am-2pm, Two Saturdays in June view the fine art of local artists. Entertainment. MacArthur Boulevard Business Association sponsors. Town & Country Shopping Center, 2403 S. Macarthur Blvd, 217-787-2089. Pastel: Painting With Pure Pigment Jun 03-04, 06-11, 13-15, Through June, Latest works by Illinois Prairie Pastel Society. Reception June 3, 5-8:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. RMU 2011 Senior Exhibition Jun 02-03, 07-10, 14-15, 10am-2pm, Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522- 8977.
Up-cycled, Reused and Recycled Art Show Jun 07, 10am-5pm, Illinois artists/crafters incorporate recycled and reused items. Free. In conjunction with recycling and waste reduction conference. Mezzanine area. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Ancient Falconry Jun 07, 10am, Illinois Raptor Center teaches about ancient sport of Falconry. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435. Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 07-08, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Backyard Safari: Dinosaurs.” Recommended for ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993. Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 11, 10am-4pm, “Backyard Wildlife for ages 4-8.” Search for wildlife, make animal crafts, learn about IL wildlife, listen to storyteller. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 6044.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Jun 08, 7-8:30pm, “Social Networks and Social Lives: An Examination of Free African- American Pioneers in Illinois.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
