One Destiny, Post-Show Discussion Jun 10, 1:30pm, Show and postshow discussion with play author Richard Hellesen. Museum admission. presidentlincoln.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.
Romeo and Juliet Jun 09-11, Jun 3-5, 9-11, directed by Kevin Purcell. $12. 1- 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Music: General Events Acoustic Lunch Jun 9-10, 14-15, 17, 21-22, 12- 1pm, (Special performance Thurs. June 9. The Phenomenal Conundrum.) Fri - Dennis Darling alternating Fridays with Hippie Viejo; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Aqua Fest Jun 10-11, 5-11pm Fri and 3pm- 1am Sat, Rogers & Nienhaus Friday night and The Sreamin Vatos Saturday night. Food and beverages!, Aqua Club, 1 Club Area, 217-529-2431.
Artist on the Plaza Jun 09, 14, 16, 21, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance. Women’s vocal ensemble, Seraphim. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
International Carillon Festival Jun 09-12, 7-8:30pm, Bring a blanket or lawn chair and listen to concerts nightly (except Wednesday) by Carillonneurs from around the world. Fireworks Sat. and Sun. about 9 p.m. Free admission, accessible, food available for purchase. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.
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.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 14, 21, 7:30pm Tuesdays, 75th anniversary season of free concerts in the park bandshell with the city’s official band. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 789- 2964.
Summer Concert in the Park Jun 12, 19, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand every Sunday June through August (except June 19 and July 3). 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
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.
Dance
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Jun 10, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack. 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
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, 782-8886.
how2dnc.country w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Jun 10, 7-10:30pm, Country dancing with DJ Marilyn Ferry. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 836- 1438.
Art & Architecture
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.
MacArthur Boulevard Artists Market Jun 11, 9am-2pm, View the fine art of local artists. Entertainment. MacArthur Boulevard Business Association sponsors. Town & Country Shopping Center, 2403 S. Macarthur Blvd, 217-787-2089.
On My Own Time Exhibit Jun 09-11, 13-17, 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, 88 pieces of art from employees of 16 organizations. Open reception Jun 3, 5-8 p.m. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington.
Pastel: Painting With Pure Pigment Jun 09-11, 13-18, 20-22, Through June, Latest works by Illinois Prairie Pastel Society. Reception June 3, 5-8:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Phobia in the Age of Anxiety Jun 09, 13-16, 20-22, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Through July 29, largescale photography by Emily Thompson, art and photography instructor at LLCC and Benedictine. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
RMU 2011 Senior Exhibition Jun 09-10, 14-17, 21-22, 10am- 2pm, Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Film & Television
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 .
Paranoia Jun 18, 8pm, Psychological thriller filmed in Springfield and surrounding areas. Directed by central Illinois native and Hollywood veteran Ryan Mitchelle. $8. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Rochester Movies in the Park Jun 10, Dusk, Megamind. Free. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Jun 16, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.
Children’s Corner
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 21-22, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Backyard Safari: Butterflies.” Free. Recommended for kids 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-5993.