FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Illinois State Fair Aug 12-21, So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, exhibits and so much more. 782-6661. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Contemporary Fiction Group Aug 24, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
SPOKEN WORD
Poetry Open Mic Aug 17, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Springfield Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528- 1901.
When Poetry Becomes Song Aug 11, 8-9pm, Poetry of Shakespeare, Dickinson and more, spoken then sung. With Terri Benz, Robert Seufert, Tyler Stephenson, Joel Tinsley-Hall, Jeannie Zeck. Pine Tree Studios, 310 E. State Street, Jacksonville, 217-883-7758.
THEATER & COMEDY
Camp Rock Aug 11-14, 8pm, Mitchie goes to prestigious music camp. Directed by Karla Wilhelm. $12, 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Healin’ Home Aug 19-21, 26, 27, Full-length drama of three orphans in 1910 Missouri that run away from the Orphan Train. $12, 800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Leaving Maxine Aug 13, 7pm, One-act play about Carl who comes at a crossroads in his life and leaving his wife is one future plan on his mind. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Open Mic Comedy Aug 11, 18, 8pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best up-and-coming comedians, as well as some brave first-timers. Hosted by Buddy Redman. Free. Chaser’s Iron Horse Saloon, 3036 N. Peoria Rd, 481-4754.
Prairie Voices Aug 13, 5pm, Every Saturday during summer, free performance of Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.
Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch Aug 12-14, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm, Dinner theater production of the Geriatric Theatre troupe. $20. Blackburn College, 700 College Ave, Carlinville.
The Wizard of Oz Aug 12-14, 17-21, 8:30pm, The most beloved musical of all time directed by Matthew Vala. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Aug 11-12, 16-19, 23-24, 12-1pm, Thu - Julie Hulvey; Friday, Dennis Darling (every other Fri.); Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Aug 11, 16, 18, 23, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, free outdoor performance. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Fleming Academy of Performing Arts Aug 20, 2pm, Violin and piano concert by soloists and ensembles on Ethnic Village stage. 787-6556. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.
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