THE CALENDAR

Major Opuses Jul 08-09, 12-13, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Aug. 6, Barbara Rhoads, multiple media; Rebecca McVay, photography; Morgan Elser, sculpture. (Reception July 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres.) Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.

Pastel Society Exhibit Jul 01-02, 04-09, 11-13, 7am- 3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through July. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

Phobia in the Age of Anxiety Jun 30, Jul 04-07, 11-13, 8am- 4pm Mon-Thu, Through July 29, large-scale 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 30, Jul 01, 05-08, 12-13, 10am-2pm, Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522- 8977.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Jul 09, 5:30-7:30pm, Featured is Doug Brackney and Linda Flesch. Dessert reception and exhibit free and open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Jun 30, Jul 01-13, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Eclectic array of new acquisitions and rarely-seen works from museum’s collections made predominantly by non-professional artists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 7386.

Unique Creations: Rosalinda Post-Lucas Jun 30, Jul 01-02, 04-09, 11- 13, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Through July 14, fused glass designs, wire-wrapped jewelry and abstract paintings. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 753-0262.

Film & Television

Movie Geeks Club Jun 30, 7:30pm, 7pm doors open, Last Thursday each month, watch movies selected by voting. moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S.

Dirksen Pkwy, 544-5211.

Movies in the Park Jul 08, dusk, Free viewing of “Megamind.” Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and Archer Elevator Rd.

Children’s Corner Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 05-06, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Growing Up Wild: It’s a Hoot.” Free. Recommended for kids 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Jul 09, 10am-4pm, “Whimsical Art.” Free on-going activities recommended for children ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Zoofari Jul 09, 10am-6pm, Free admission with activities throughout the day. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Lectures & Meetings

Marvin J. And Thomas Leo Likes Memorial Lecture Series

Jul 06, 7pm, Dr. Vibert White, University of Central Florida. “Mother Laura Adorkar Kofi: The Female Marcus Garvey.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.