Smoke on the Mountain Aug 26-28, Sep 02-04, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Be witness to the stories and toe-tapping hymns from less-than-devout Sanders Family invited to perform in church circa 1938. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Old Capitol Blues & BBQs Aug 26-27, 6pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat, Features 40 BBQ competitors and vendors, local and national blues talent and children’s activities. $5, under 12 free. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield at Fifth and Washington streets.
Harp Concert Aug 26, 7:30pm, Rhett Barnwell, renowned harpist, composer, teacher and liturgist to perform. Freewill offering. Hospital Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4849 Laverna Road.
Healin’ Home Aug 26-27, 8pm, Full-length drama of three orphans in 1910 Missouri who run away from the Orphan Train. $12, 800- 710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Taylorville Farmers Market Aug 27, 9am-1pm, The Market celebrates Ag Day. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Civil War Dance Performance Aug 27, 10:30am and 1:30pm, The Central Illinois Civil War Dance Society Performers in period costumes. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
CenterLine Dressage Classic Horse Show Aug 27-28, 8am-5pm, Two-day free horse show at the Coliseum. 793-6810. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Community Health Fair Aug 27, 11am-3pm, Free school physicals and also eye/dental screening. 544- 7881. Monroe Street Christian Church, 1229 E. Monroe Street.
Tad Lincoln’s Father Aug 27, 2pm, One-woman drama performed by local actor Linda Schneider. Memoir of a girl sent to play with the Lincoln children in the White House. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth Street, 217-524-0901.
Dog Days of Summer Aug 27, 3-8pm, Wine tasting, specialty beers, food, silent auction, live music by Soul Purpose band (4-7 p.m.) to benefit Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. Long Creek Vineyards, Decatur, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd, Decatur, 875-1910 or 876- 1266.
Education Rally Aug 27, 4-6pm, Faith Coalition for the Common Good presents Dr. John Jackson, school supplies, refreshments, educational booths. RSVP 544-2297. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe Street, 753-4379.
Annual Lawn Party Aug 27, 5-7pm, Art Association of Jacksonville invites the public to a party. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Sangamon Valley Group of Sierra Club Aug 27, 6:30-7:30pm, One hour hike led by Sierra Club members who guide you through the insightful world of poop! 299- 1156. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Drive.
The Summer Night Sky Aug 27, 7pm, Explore the amazing skies with Dr. John Martin, UIS, and Sangamon Astronomical Society. Talk followed by star viewing. Register at 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Drive.
Zoo-rific Evening Aug 27, Animal encounters and behind-the-scenes look, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, auction, music, prizes! Tickets, 422- 5911. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-421- 7435.