Peter Sellars Jul 27-28, 7pm Wed, 9am Thu, Renowned artist, opera and theatre director, activist and professor, Peter Sellars, speaks at Dominican Institute for the Arts meeting. Public invited. $10 (Wed.), $20 (Thursday) suggested donation. 787-0481. Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe Street.
Plae Dae Picnic Jul 27, 4-9pm, Food, drink and music. Open to all, 21 and older. Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosts. $18, $15 in advance. Bridgeview Park, 149 N. Lakewood Dr, Chatham.
Senior Recycling Bin Installations Jul 29, Sangamon County-area seniors, register now to get free wheels and a tow rope on your recycling bin. 528-4035. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.
Sister Cities Association of Springfield 4th Annual Fiesta Fundraiser Jul 23, 5:30-10:30pm, Have dinner and enjoy dancing or lessons, door prizes and more. $20, $7.50 kids at door or phone 962-0211 or 528-5627. La Loma Mexican Restaurant, 2433 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Special Olympics Free Lunch Jul 29, 11am-2pm, Free pork sandwich, side dish, bread, beverage with any donation collected by local law enforcement officers. Texas Roadhouse, 2540 W. Iles Ave, 217-698-5700.
Summer Coin Show Jul 24, 9am-4pm, Central Illinois Numismatic Association show with 70 dealer tables. $1, children under 16 free. 793-2178.
Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Vigil for Peace Jul 23, 30, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544- 3997. Downtown Springfield.
Food
IL Products Farmers Market Jul 21, 28, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20 (except during State Fair), fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 23, 27, 30, Aug 03, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct 29. Chef demos, artisans and entertainment on Saturdays. Adams between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jul 23, 30, 9am-1pm, July 23 Healthy Living, Jazz; Aug. 6 Taste of; Aug. 27 Ag Day. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Politics
Drinking Liberally Jul 21, 28, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
History
Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust Jul 24, 27, 31, Aug 03, 12- 1:30pm Wed, 1:30-3pm Sun, On exhibit through August, 30 black and white photographs by American photographer Norman Gershman. 525-1360 x2. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St.
