John Scarborough Jul 26-27, 10am-2pm, A one-man exhibition of the award-winning paintings. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Major Opuses Jul 14-16, 19-23, 26-27, 10am-5pm Tues- Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Aug. 6, Barbara Rhoads, multiple media; Rebecca McVay, photography; Morgan Elser, sculpture. Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Pastel Society Exhibit Jul 14-16, 18-23, 25-27, 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 Jul 14, 18-21, 25-27, 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.
SIU Med School Group Exhibit Jul 14-16, 18-23, 25-27, 9am-5pm Mon- Sat, Through July 30, Art by members of Community Support Network, a SIU Department of Psychiatry program. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 217-545-7264.
FILM & TELEVISION
Rochester Movies in the Park Jul 15, dusk, Shrek Forever After. Free. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Jul 21, 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 Jul 19-20, 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm, “Kids Discover Bats.” Free. Recommended for kids 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Children’s Story Hour Jul 16, 23, 10-11am, Each Saturday in July, local authors lead storytime. Craft, lemonade, sugar cookies and informal tours. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Family Camp Out Jul 15, 5pm, “How well do you know Harry Potter.” Overnight with dinner, breakfast and activities. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Hands on the Land Jul 16, 11am-3pm, Old-fashioned outdoor fun for entire family, including lots of period activities, games, music and food. Free. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St.
SCIENCE
Stargazing Event Jul 14, 8pm, See the skies with the Sangamon Astronomical Society and three major types of amateur telescopes. Demonstrations and info. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.
NATURE
Ice Cream Safari Jul 17, 1-4pm, See how zookeepers help the animals stay cool, and find ice cream stations hidden throughout zoo. Zoo admission. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-421-7435.
Southwind Park Tour and Community Service Jul 18, 10am, Meet at Erin’s Pavilion. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to work. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-206-6245.
Wednesday Morning Pickup Jul 20, 27, 9-10am, Weather permitting every Wednesday, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Jul 22, 7:30am reception, 8am program, How Can Springfield Position Itself in the Global Economy? Dr. Bob Podlasek, Dr. Ranjan Karri, Bruce Sommer, Henrik Rassmussen. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Dana-Thomas House Foundation Program Jul 17, 2pm, Mike Jackson of IL Preservation Agency talks about house restoration after it was purchased by the State of Illinois. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.
