Summer Concert in the Park Jul 08, 15, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. The Sangamon Brass Summer Series Jul 18, 7:30-8:30pm, Enjoy baroque, classical and contemporary music at the gazebo.

(Also playing Aug. 22.), Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-793-9492. Troubadour Wednesday Concerts Jul 11, 18, 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 09, 16, 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 All About Country Dance Jul 06, 8-11pm, Free lesson at start. DJ Marilyn Ferry. $6. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438. All About Dance w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Jul 11, 18, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438. Dance Jul 06, 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. 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.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Artrageous First Friday Jul 06, 5:30-8pm, Terry Jones demonstrating wet and dry felt ing techniques. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217- 753-0262. Drawing on the Divine Jul 05, 09-12, 16-18, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pen and ink work by local artist Michelle Smith. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall. First Friday Gallery Walk Jul 06, 5-8pm, Artists’ talks, tasty hors d’oeuvres, music at Anne Lloyd Gallery, Blue Connection, Gallery 510, Theatre 7 lobby. Various locations. Decatur. 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.

In the Genes Jul 11-14, 16-18, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Jul. 11-Aug. 4. Reception July 13 5:30-7:30 p.m., Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. Jewish Culture: Arts & Tradition Jul 05-18, 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 Jul 05-07, 10-14, 17-18, 10am- 5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Delinda Chapman, mixed media; Meise Fahsl, oil. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544- 2787. Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Jul 05-18, 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. Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jul 05, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets in front of Lincoln statue, Second and Capitol. 544-1723.

The Pharmacy Summer Art Opening Jul 14, 6-9pm, One night only. Also, new Pharmacy Gallery opening down the street, with site specific installation by UIS art professors. Free. The Pharmacy Warehouse, 1022 S. Pasfield, 652-3273.

FILM & TELEVISION Better This World Jul 17, 7pm, Springfield area ACLU, POV, Liberty Brew & View host free showing of new documentary. Guest speaker UIUC law professor Steve Beckett. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580. Rochester Movies in the Park Jul 13, dusk, Smurfs. Free. 498- 7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

CHILDREN’S CORNER 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, 782-5993. Movie Jul 09, 10am, “Around the World in 80 Days.” Popcorn. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435. Summer Reading Program Jul 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. Super Saturdays at the Museum Jul 14, 11am-3pm, “Let the Games Begin! Summer Olympics.” Recommended for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044. Workshop - Make It Float Jul 06, 10am, Put your engineering skills to work making a boat that floats. Registration required. 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 Free Garlic Demonstration Jul 10, 5:30pm, Tips and demo by Gary Lazar, Master Gardener volunteer, Dr. Larry M. Newell. Master Gardener Herb Garden in front of Building #30. 782-4617. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

LLWGS Parade of Ponds Jul 14, 9am-3pm, Eight Springfield ponds. $15 (admits two), Wabash Ace Hardware, Wild Birds Unlimited, Greenview Nursery. 726-8216. Various locations. Sangamon Valley Group, Sierra Club Jul 14, 8am, Summer outing to Revis Prairie Nature Preserve. Meet at U of I to carpool. Bring sack lunch, beverage (cooler provided). University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive. 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 11, 18, 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 Jul 05, 12, 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. 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. Sanctifying Myths: UIS Speaker Series Jul 17, 6pm, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Donna Alfano Bussell, UIS professor of English. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6245. Sex Addicts Anonymous Jul 05, 09, 12, 16, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations. Springfield Camera Club Jul 12, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St. 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.

BULLETIN BOARD Antiques Appraisal Event Jul 14, 1-4pm, Learn about your antiques and heirlooms, receive on-the-spot verbal appraisal from nationallyrenowned antiques expert. $7- $15. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631. First Fridays Downtown Jul 06, 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 Jul 10, 17, 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. Heads Up Group Jul 15, 2-4pm, Support group for those with any sort of brain injury. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty.

Master Gardener Shed Sale and Pot Recycling Event Jul 12, 4-7pm, Use garden items for sale. Gardeners can bring their plastic pots for recycling. Tech town. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-4617. Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Jul 18, 11am-12:45pm, Rescue bunnies and speaker Jim Scolari. $12. Reservations by July 13. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, 787-8246-Debbie. Starting Your Business in Illinois Jul 05, 6-8pm, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200. Tin Man Regatta Jul 14, 1pm, 10am youth series, Register to set sail or be a virtual skipper. $75. Awards ceremony at 6 p.m. $25. cmnspringfield.org. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-544-6464 ext. 45160. Vigil for Peace Jul 07, 14, 12pm, Each Saturday

at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

FOOD Bar-B-Q Cookoff Jul 06-08, Block party and car show. Food. Fun for the entire family. Prize for the best Bar-B-Q. 744-9566. Capitol City Elks #1160, 1800 E. Brown Street. Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 05, 12, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion.

785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 07, 11, 14, 18, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct. Saturdays include artisans. Super Saturdays (third of month) include entertainment and more. Downtown Springfield, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza. St. Patrick School Breakfast Jul 08, 8am-12pm, Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd, 523-7670. Virginia Sunday Market Jul 08, 15, 11am-2pm, Every Sunday throughout summer. Music and food. Virginia town square, 217-370-2070.

POLITICS Drinking Coffee Liberally Jul 07, 14, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave. Drinking Liberally Jul 05, 12, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives.

[email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

HISTORY Baseball and the Presidency Jul 07, 2-3pm, Baseball historian Mel Marmer speaks on Major League Baseball and 20th-centu ry

presidents, with brief talk on pre-1900. Multi-Purpose Room. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

Centennial Award Recognition Illinois businesses and not-forprofits sought. Deadline to apply, July 23. historyillinois.org. 525- 2781. Various locations.

Civil War Ice Cream Social Jul 14, 1:30-3:30pm, Free ice cream, Civil War dancing, tableaux vivant, basketmaking demonstration. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. Elkhart Historical Society Lecture Jul 13, 5:30pm, ‘The Last Farm Boy.’ Paul Beaver, author, Lincoln College professor emeritus. Farm picnic supper. Reservations online or 947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100. Games with Mr. Lincoln Jul 11, 18, 2-3:30pm, Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 29, Mr. Lincoln greets visitors, talks about his life and times, tells jokes and plays games. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St. Guided tours Jul 05-18, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30, Guided tours of Old State Capitol and Lincoln- Herndon Law Office. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza. Heirloom Garden Demonstration Jul 05-07, 12-14, 9am-5pm, Every Thurs. Fri. Sat. learn about vegetables and flowers grown in 1860s heirloom garden. Meet at Lincoln Neighborhood garden. 391-3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St. History Comes Alive Ice Cream Social Jul 05, 12, 5:30-7pm, Jun. 14- Aug. Join Abraham and Mary Lincoln every Thursday. Music by Lincoln Troubadours. Cold Stone Creamery ice cream for purchase. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

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