Photo Exhibit: Ginny Lee Jun 16-18, 20-25, 27-29, Through June, color landscapes and black and white portraits, “South Carolina Roadhouse” by Springfield photographer Ginny Lee. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.
RMU 2011 Senior Exhibition Jun 16-17, 21-24, 28-29, 10am-2pm, Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522- 8977.
Themes and Variations Art Exhibit Jun 16-18, 21-25, 28-29, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Through July 2, Tracey Maras, drawing pen/ink - pastel; Bernie White Hatcher, acrylic; Keith Rice, ceramics. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Film & Television
Children of Men Jun 22, 6pm, UIS Speakers Series presents film and discussion. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6605.
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.
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.
Welcome to Shelbyville Jun 21, 7pm, Three free viewings of documentary addressing challenges of diversity. (Also, Jun 23 at LLCC and Jun 27 at Lincoln Library.) 899-2743. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.
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.
Butterflies! Jun 25, 11am-3pm, See live butterflies and specimens. Crafts, hands-on activities, games, and more. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 5993.
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, 217-753-6217.
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.
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.
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, 217-544-1751.
