ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Show - NEW DATE! Jun 10, 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.

Drawing on the Divine Jun 07, 11-14, 18-20, 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.

Fine Craft Fair Jun 14-16, 9am-5pm, Over 20 local and regional artisans in an outdoor setting. With live music 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. The Gables, Plaza Dr, off West White Oaks Dr near Greenbriar and Veterans.

IPPS Art Exhibit Jun 07-09, 11-16, 18-20, 9am-8pm Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri, 9a, Illinois Prairie Pastel Society members work on display. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.

Jewish Culture: Arts & Tradition Jun 07-20, 8:30am-4pm Mon- Fri, 12-4pm Sat-S, Through July 28, Thirteen Jewish artists work. Opening cultural event with dance, music, traditional cuisine Free, open to public. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.

Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Jun 07-20, 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 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.

Permanent Collection Exhibit Jun 07-08, 11-15, 18-20, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, June 9-July 7, Showcasing art, photographs and objects from 1930-1960. Reception Jun. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

The Good Earth Jun 07-09, 12-16, 19-20, 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.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park Jun 15, dusk, Free big screen movie, “Puss in Boots.” Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544- 1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

Rochester Movies in the Park Jun 09, Dusk, The Chipmunks - Chipwreacked. Free. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 12-13, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Life Cycle of the Honey Bee.” 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.

Father’s Day at the Zoo Jun 17, 10am-6pm, Dads get in free with paid child. Kids can make something for Dad. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Gross-ology 101 Jun 11, 10am, Dr. Colleen Koch teaches how to read animal body language to prevent mishaps. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Kids’ Craft: Wind Chime Jun 07, 10am, 3pm, Make a traditional Philippine Wind Chime. Registration required. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Magic that Motivates Jun 12, 10am, Richard Landy and rabbit, Snowball, show you “Magic that Motivates.” Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Miss Polly’s Music Class Jun 08, 10am, For ages infant to 5 years old featuring rhythm sticks, scarves, shaky eggs and more. Registration required. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Summer Reading Program Jun 11, 18, 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.

genH Route 66 Kids Walk/Run/Roll and Health Expo Jun 16, 9am-12pm, Free healthy fun for kids 12 and under. Each child gets t-shirt and race medal. Register genhkids.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 691-8975.

SCIENCE

Girl Tech Jun 14-15, 8:30am-5pm, Hands-on activities for 7-9 grade girls include programming, robotics, and much more. $30. Register by Jun. 7, csc.uis.edu/girltech/. University of Illinois at Springfield.

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Jun 13, 7-8:30pm, “Two Centuries On: Historical Archaeology and the War of 1812.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

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.

Farm Drainage Expo

Jun 19, 10am-2pm, Land Lab, corner of Toronto and Shepherd Roads. Free, lunch provided. RSVP 786-2785. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Geocaching Jun 07-20, May 19-Nov. 30, search for ten caches hidden by Springfield Park District at its parks. Prizes. Coordinates on website May 21. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

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.

Just Be Day Jun 09, 10am-2pm, Gift yourself with time on the land.

Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Totally Wild Letterboxing Jun 15, 6-8pm, Stations to learn about or meet with other letterboxers to exchange stamps and talk. Meet animals up close. $3.25, $2 kids. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

World Ocean Day Jun 11, 10am-3pm, Learn the importance of our oceans. Regular zoo admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Jun 07, 14, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Jun 11, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jun 07, 11, 14, 18, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured.

Springfield Camera Club Jun 14, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each continued on page 31 month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

The Good Earth Jun 07-09, 12-16, 19-20, 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.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park Jun 15, dusk, Free big screen movie, “Puss in Boots.” Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544- 1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

Rochester Movies in the Park Jun 09, Dusk, The Chipmunks - Chipwreacked. Free. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 12-13, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Life Cycle of the Honey Bee.” 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.

Father’s Day at the Zoo Jun 17, 10am-6pm, Dads get in free with paid child. Kids can make something for Dad. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Gross-ology 101 Jun 11, 10am, Dr. Colleen Koch teaches how to read animal body language to prevent mishaps. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Kids’ Craft: Wind Chime Jun 07, 10am, 3pm, Make a traditional Philippine Wind Chime. Registration required. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Magic that Motivates Jun 12, 10am, Richard Landy and rabbit, Snowball, show you “Magic that Motivates.” Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Miss Polly’s Music Class Jun 08, 10am, For ages infant to 5 years old featuring rhythm sticks, scarves, shaky eggs and more. Registration required. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Summer Reading Program Jun 11, 18, 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.

genH Route 66 Kids Walk/Run/Roll and Health Expo Jun 16, 9am-12pm, Free healthy fun for kids 12 and under. Each child gets t-shirt and race medal. Register genhkids.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 691-8975.

SCIENCE

Girl Tech Jun 14-15, 8:30am-5pm, Hands-on activities for 7-9 grade girls include programming, robotics, and much more. $30. Register by Jun. 7, csc.uis.edu/girltech/. University of Illinois at Springfield.

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Jun 13, 7-8:30pm, “Two Centuries On: Historical Archaeology and the War of 1812.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

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.

Farm Drainage Expo

Jun 19, 10am-2pm, Land Lab, corner of Toronto and Shepherd Roads. Free, lunch provided. RSVP 786-2785. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Geocaching Jun 07-20, May 19-Nov. 30, search for ten caches hidden by Springfield Park District at its parks. Prizes. Coordinates on website May 21. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

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.

Just Be Day Jun 09, 10am-2pm, Gift yourself with time on the land.

Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Totally Wild Letterboxing Jun 15, 6-8pm, Stations to learn about or meet with other letterboxers to exchange stamps and talk. Meet animals up close. $3.25, $2 kids. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

World Ocean Day Jun 11, 10am-3pm, Learn the importance of our oceans. Regular zoo admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Jun 07, 14, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Jun 11, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jun 07, 11, 14, 18, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured.

Springfield Camera Club Jun 14, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each  month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

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