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.

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.

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 Country Dance Jun 01, 7-10pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing, etc. Free lesson at start of dance w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry. $6. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217-836-1438.

Art & Architecture Art Show Jun 03, 6-9pm, Free reception for work by Jim Edgecomb, Felicia Olin, Adam Perschbacher, Ryan Sponsler and Mary Tumulty. Full bar. Augie’s Front Burner, 109 S. Fifth St, 217-528-3379.

Buy Local Jun 01, 5-8pm, Paintings and photography to support local businesses. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-2727.

Drawing on the Divine Jun 04-07, 11-14, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pen and ink work by local artist Michelle Smith. Reception Jun. 21, 5:30 p.m. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.

Exhibit May 31, Jun 01-02, 4:30- 6:30pm, Through June 2, Liturgical and Sacred Art Juried show. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

IPPS Art Exhibit Jun 01-02, 04-09, 11-14, 9am- 8pm Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri, 9a, Illinois Prairie Pastel Society members work on display. Reception Jun. 2, 1-3 p.m. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.

Jewish Culture: Arts & Tradition Jun 02-14, 8:30am-4pm Mon- Fri, 12-4pm Sat-S, Through July 28, Thirteen Jewish artists work. Opening cultural event with dance, music, traditional cuisine June 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free, open to public. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.

Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories May 31, Jun 01-14, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan. 2013, view the work of eleven older Illinois artists, ages 78 through 90. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

MacART Fest Jun 08-09, 6-9pm Fri, 11- 4pm Sat, Free juried fine art fair on Sat, featuring over 50 exhibitors. (Friday night Art in Action, $30, $50 couples.) macartfest.com. Southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard at South Grand Ave, MacArthur Blvd.

PAA Artist Studio and Garden Tour Jun 09, 10am-5pm, Five working artists’ studios and their secret gardens. Rain date June 10. Reception 3-5 p.m. at H.D. Smith Gallery. $25-$30. Various locations, 544-2787.

Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jun 06, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour on first Wednesday May-Oct. Meets in front of Herndon Law Office. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

The Good Earth May 31, Jun 01-02, 05-09, 12- 14, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, May 18-June 23, Hazen Folse, painting,pastel; Martha Kichinko, mixed media. Reception May 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.

Children’s Corner Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 05-06, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “The Magic School Bus Sees Stars.” Free and open to public. Recommended for ages 3-8. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Camp AGucation Jun 11, 2-4:20pm, Agricultural hands-on-activities for kids by Illinois FFA and Kidzeum. Free. Pre-register by Jun. 8, 725- 1247. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.

Movie Jun 04, 10am, “Adventures of Tin Tin” and popcorn. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Summer Reading Program Jun 04, 11, 10am, Guests and

activities Mondays June 4-July 9. (Also at Pleasant Plains branch 1 p.m.) Free. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St, Ashland.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 09, 11am-3pm, “Where’s the Screen? Toys from the Past.” Crafts, activities, games inside and outside Museum. Recommended for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Tea Time with Helen Edwards Jun 09, 1-3pm, Kids 6-12 learn 19th-century table setting, proper social etiquette and more with Anne Suttles of Lincoln Heritage Museum. $15. Reservations required by June 7. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523- 2631.

Science Star Party Jun 05, 5pm, Daytime viewing of Transit of Venus. Led by John Martin, UIS Astronomy professor. Excessive clouds cancel event. 206-8342. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Nature Backdoor Kitchen Tour Jun 10, 1-5pm, Seven homes open for viewing their special kitchens. $10, County Market, Chamber of Commerce or 473- 4098 or 473 4099. Jacksonville.

Illinois Herb Association SummerFest Jun 09, 9am-3:30pm, 8:30am registration, Luncheon with vendors, speakers and more.

Admission. Pre-registration encouraged at ilherb.org. 546- 4116. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Just Be Day Jun 09, 10am-2pm, Gift yourself with time on the land. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Lectures & Meetings An Early Springfield Scandal Jun 05, 5:30pm, Learn about Thomas Houghan’s secret past in Edwards Place before it was Edwards Place. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Bulletin Board D-Day Remembrance Jun 02, 11am-12pm, Re-enactors in World War II uniforms, patriotic music, rifle salute. Illinois World War II Memorial. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave, 217-789-2340.

First Fridays Downtown Jun 01, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremonies Jun 05, 12, 7-7:30pm, Through Aug. 28, Tuesday ceremonies performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 12-14, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. 793- 0670. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Newcomers General Meeting Jun 10, 11:30am, Meet NW corner of Meijer parking lot. Jam

Station, rock, soul, R&B band. Bring appetizer. RSVP 697-8271. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford. Picnic in the Gardens Jun 01, 5:30pm, For current volunteers and those interested in learning more about volunteering at house. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492- 5929.

Race Unity Picnic Jun 10, Live music, dancing, food, and children’s Race Unity Art contest. raceunityrally.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

History Civil War Ice Cream Social Jun 14, 2-4pm, Free ice cream, Springfield International Folk Dancers, tableaux vivant presented by Soldiers Aid Society.

(Antique appraisals $7, $15 for three.), Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Civil War Medical Encampment Jun 08-10, 9am-4pm, Practice of medicine during Civil War. Free. (Reservations for Friday’s Education Day, 558-8911.) illinoiscivilwar150.org. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

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