Lincoln Troubadour Thursday Concerts Jun 28, Jul 05, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 4pm, Every Thursday, performance by local group. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Lincoln’s Man Concert with Ben Bedford Jun 29, 5pm, Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-9363.
Music Festival for Honduras Jul 07, 11am, New Jerusalem Singers, The Chosen Ones, Glen Gobel, Mark and Pam Fisher, Clinton Everetts, Rob Brogdon, Living Faith and The Peeks. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.
Prairie Voices Concert Jun 29, Jul 06, 5pm, Fridays, music and poetry from the prairie performed by professional actors and Lincoln Troubadours. 785-9363. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Springfield Municipal Band Jul 04, 4pm, Kicking off downtown fireworks with a concert of lively American music. In front of the Lincoln statue. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St, 217-789-2974.
Summer Concert in the Park Jul 01, 08, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Troubadour Wednesday Concerts
Jul 04, 11, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 3pm, Jun. 13-Sept. 1, Listen to the Lincoln Troubadours every Wednesday. (Also at the Farmers Market 11:45 a.m.), Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Whistlin Dixie at Farmers Market Jul 07, 9am-1pm, Main Street’s celebration of Dixieland music. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
Winds on the Prairie Flute Concert Jul 02, 09, 1pm and 3pm, Through Aug. 27, visit Representative Hall and enjoy patriotic concert by Debbie Eddy Flute Choir. 785-9363. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Dance
Dance Jun 29, 8pm, Kevin Turner play- ing 50s, 60s and 70s. Dances every last Friday of each month. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road.
Dance Jul 06, 7-9pm, Free dance first Friday of every month for individuals with disabilities. Semiformal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.
Princess Journey Jul 07, 2pm and 6:30pm, Springfield Youth Performance Group of young local talent presents Summer Showcase. $11- $7. (Princess Party, one hour prior.), Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.
Salsa Nights Jun 30, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St.
Art & Architecture
Artrageous First Friday Jul 06, 5:30-8pm, Terry Jones demonstrating wet and dry felting techniques. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217- 753-0262.
Drawing on the Divine Jun 28, Jul 02-05, 09-11, 8am- 4pm Mon-Thu, Pen and ink work by local artist Michelle Smith. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
ICADV Art Fair Jun 30, 10am-3pm, Work of several talented local artists. Refreshments provided. ICADV, 801 S. 11th St, 217-789-2830.
IPPS Art Exhibit Jun 28-30, 9am-8pm Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri, 9a, Illinois Prairie Pastel Society members work on display. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.
Impressions Exhibit Reception Jul 06, 5-8pm, Impressionism artwork featuring different varieties of art mediums. Free reception. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-2727.
Jewish Culture: Arts & Tradition Jun 28-30, Jul 01-11, 8:30am- 4pm Mon-Fri, 12-4pm Sat-S, Through July 28, Thirteen Jewish artists work. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
Jungle Book Jun 30, Jul 03-07, 10-11, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Delinda Chapman, mixed media; Meise Fahsl, oil. Reception June 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Jun 28-30, Jul 01-11, 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.
PaperMaking-An Art Jun 30, 10am-12pm, Ages 16 and older. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Permanent Collection Exhibit Jun 28-29, Jul 02-06, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, June 9-July 7, Showcasing art, photographs and objects from 1930-1960. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jul 04, 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.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Meeting Jun 28, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month in third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Children’s Corner
Art on Ice Children’s Workshop Jun 28-29, 9am-12pm, Create watercolor salt paintings, Ice Age mammal sculptures and more. Ages 8-10. $24-$30. Register bit.ly/artonice12 or 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 03, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Backyard Safari: Home Sweet Home.” Recommended for ages 3-8. Free. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 10-11, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones.” Recommended for ages 3-8. Free. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Gross-ology 101 Jul 02, 10am, Jacksonville High School’s Mr. Hergert reveals all the nitty, gritty details of animal poop. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Ice Cream Social with Jason Kollum Jul 03, 10am, Enjoy watching a juggler while eating ice cream. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Kids’ Craft: African Mask
Jun 28, 10am, 3pm, Make a traditional African mask.
Registration required. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Rochester Youth Fishing Derby Jun 30, 9am, Rochester area pre-K-8th grade completed students can compete in Derby at Village Park Pond. 492-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.
Safari to Madagascar Family Campout Jun 29, 5:30pm, Overnight with dinner, breakfast and activities. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 585-1821.
Summer Reading Program Jul 02, 09, 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.
Teens’ Anime Movie Jun 29, 3pm, Free movie and popcorn. Teen Summer Reading Program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Science
Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Jul 11, 7-8:30pm, “The Historic Cemeteries of Menard County, Illinois.” Guy Sternberg, Starhill Forest Arboretum. Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
Nature
Geocaching Jun 28-30, Jul 01-11, 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.
Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Meeting Jun 28, 6:30pm, Discussion on water gardening topics. Public invited. www.llwgs.org. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787-5100.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Jul 09, 9am, ‘Creative Floral Designs Using Yard Trash’ Claudia Chopp, nationally accredited flower show and symposium instructor. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Wed. Morning Pickup Party Jul 04, 11, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
Zoofari Jul 07, 10am-6pm, Free admission with activities throughout the day. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 585-1821.
Lectures & Meetings
Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Jun 28, Jul 05, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.
Families of the Incarcerated Jul 07, 11am-1pm, First Saturday of month, free support group luncheon for parents, friends and family. RSVP required, ext. 228. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241- 9911.
Financial and Homeowership Seminar Jun 30, 11am-1pm, Free by CLA with Springfield professionals. Register 717-9386 or givecla.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Public Transportation Meeting Jun 28, 3-6pm, Public invited to share opinions on mass transit. Bus schedules available and survey taken. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 572-1429.
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Jul 09, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Jun 28, Jul 02, 05, 09, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.
Springfield Camera Club Jun 28, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.
Springfield Community Support Advisory Council Jul 03, 1-3pm, First Tuesday of month, identify reentry barriers, solutions and resources. Open to public. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241-9911.
Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Jul 09, 6pm, Free. July speaker is Dr. Neal Headman.Mezzanine level, conference room 3. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.
The Science of Christianity Jun 30, 3pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist hosts a lecture by Mary Alice Rose during Healing Arts Festival. 522-5969. Holistic Heath Care Alliance, 1208 S. Sixth St. Bulletin Board
