FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Heritage Days Summerfest Jun 01-03, 5-11pm Fri-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Three days of live music, kid’s games and food, plus a chance to win mega-raffle. 529-1606. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Drive.

Macon County Fair Jun 01-10, Carnival, concerts and more. Parade at Grandstand June 6, 7 p.m. 877-8941 or maconcountyfair.com. Macon County Fairgrounds, Route 121 NW, Decatur.

New Salem Summer Festival Jun 09, 9am-5pm, Join New Salem interpreters as they demonstrate crafts and trades. Free tours, $10 per family suggested donation. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-4000.

Pawnee Prairie Days Jun 07-09, 5pm Thu-Fri, 8am-11:30pm Sat, Jun 7-9, Carnival Rides, food, drink and entertainment. Pawnee town square, Pawnee.

Virginia BBQ Festival Jun 01-03, Parade, food, flea market, crafts, carnival rides and more. Bucket Boys of Illinois Sat. 11:30 a.m.; Ricochet (gospel) Sat. 7:45 p.m. virginiabbq.net. Virginia town square.

Wine and Music Festival May 27-28, 1-6pm, Entertainment all afternoon both days. Bluegrass Days on Sunday. Country Day on Mon. $5. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Book Club Jun 10, 7pm, Second Sunday at artists gallery and coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West.

Middle-earth Fellowship Jun 09, 11am, Second Sat. of each month. Starting in May, discussing “The Hobbit.” [email protected], hobbit in subject line. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.

Summer Book Sale Jun 08-10, 10am-6pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, 10am, The library plaza fills with books for purchase. Put on by the Friends of Lincoln Library. Lincoln

Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

Used Book Sale Jun 09, 9:30am-12:30pm, Friends of the Library second Saturdays through August. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur.

THEATER & COMEDY

Comedian Chili Challis May 25-26, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Former staff writer for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Couplings by Ken Bradbury Jun 01-02, 6:30pm, Eight couples from Jr. High through golden years. Admission is cash or non-perishable food donation for Menard County Food Pantry and The Bountiful Garden project. Two performances, Friday at Central Presbyterian Church, Sat. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Free Church, 210 W. Douglas, Petersburg. 217-299-8670.

Father of the Bride Jun 01-03, 07-09, 8pm, Set in 1950s, story of man trying to cope with daughter’s engagement up to the wedding. Free pre-show at 7 p.m. $13-$8. 632- 5440. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jun 08-10, 13-17, 8:30pm, Delightful musical parable staged in outdoor theater. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS Bossa Azul May 26, Jun 02, 09, 11:30am- 12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 299-6576.

Chicago Jun 13, 7:30pm, Legendary band plays Springfield. $75-$50.

Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

David Cain & Senses featuring Paul Wertico Jun 02, 8:01pm, Local band featuring seven-time Grammy-award-winning drummer. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

International Carillon Festival Jun 03-05, 07-09, 7-8:30pm, Bring blanket or chair and listen to free concerts nightly (except Wed.) by Carillonneurs from around the world. Fireworks Jun. 8. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.

Music in the Park May 27, 4-7pm, Classic rock with The Screamin’ Vatos. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544- 1751.

Music in the Park Jun 10, 4-7pm, Brooke Thomas & Blue Suns and Kapital Sound.

Free. Bring a chair or blanket. 544- 1751. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Patriotic Pops Jun 02, 7pm, $15. Tickets at door, County Market or reserve 479-4144. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Rolens Brothers, Rock House, Hipbone Sam, Girl-A-Thon - Service Dog Fundraiser Jun 03, 12pm, Eagles Club, Springfield, 2700 E. Ash St, 544-9849.

Senior Flute Recital Jun 03, 2:30pm, Carly Piland, accompanied by Debbie Eddy on flute and Jan Piland on piano. Free and open to public. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave. 546-6951.

SOHO Music Fest Jun 01-02, 4:30pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat, Two days, two stages of local musicians and bands. $5. Bring a chair. Washington between Fifth and Sixth. Downtown Springfield.

Springfield Municipal Band Concert Jun 07, 6:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 05, 12, 7:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.

Summer Concert in the Park Jun 03, 10, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug (except June 17). 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

DANCE

All About Dance May 30, Jun 06, 13, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Dance May 25, 8pm, Kevin Turner playing 50s, 60s and 70s. Dances every last Friday of each month. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road.

Dance Jun 01, 7-9pm, Free dance first Friday of every month for individuals with disabilities. Semi-formal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.

Salsa Nights May 26, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St.

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