Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Jer-Dog Jul 21, 8pm, Comedian. Trails End Saloon, 6445 Old Route 54, Curran, 217-483-7078.

Legally Blonde - The Musical Jul 13, Opening day of musical with Katie Ford as Elle. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Once On This Island Jul 20-22, 25, 8:30pm, Jul 20-22, 25-29, Young peasant girl used by island gods to settle their argument about which is stronger - love or death. $8-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.

The Lighter Side of Springfield History

Jul 20-22, Comedy about funny events and people from Springfield’s past, written by Tara McClellan McAndrew. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Music: General Events Artist on the Plaza Jul 12, 17, 19, 24, 12-1pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Blues Concerts Jul 19, 7-10pm, June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16, Bring your lawn chairs and appetite for great BBQ and blues. Food vendors open at 6 p.m. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Carillon Concerts Jul 15, 18, 22, 25, 7pm Wed and Sun, 3pm Sun, Local sub Carillonneur Jim Rogers plays free weekly concerts this summer. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd.

Chris Vallillo and the Lincoln

Troubadours Jul 14, 6pm, Young a cappella music performers partner with nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and folk musician. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.

Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival Jul 20-22, Performances Friday and Saturday, Sunday morning Gospel Show. 886-2089. Crazy Horse Campground, 2113 Crazy Horse Rd, Ashland.

Lemonade in the Lobby Concert Jul 12, 6pm, Debbie Eddy, flautist. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.

Lincoln Troubadour Concerts Through summer Wed.- Saturdays, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eight-part harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.

Sing in the Park Jul 14, 7pm, Ice cream social 6:30 p.m. Guests, Sound Celebration Chorus SAI, other chorus quartets. Bring lawn chair. Free. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 381-9773.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 17, 24, 7:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 217-789-2974.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 15, 22, 7pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. (Also, July 22.), Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.

Summer Concert in the Park Jul 15, 22, 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 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.

Winds on the Prairie Flute Jul 16, 23, 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 Dance w/DJ Marilyn Ferry Jul 18, 25, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

In the Mood Swing-Era Dance Jul 13, 8-11pm, Nine-member band, Three Tenors. (Dinner available for purchase from 5-7:30 p.m.) $10. VFW Post #755, 2211

Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Art & Architecture Artie Gras Jul 14, 11am-2pm, Local artists display and sell their goods. Live music. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823.

Artist in Residence Reception Jul 14, 2-4pm, Photography by Springfield artist Laura Coffey. On display through July 25, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Drawing on the Divine Jul 12, 16-19, 23-25, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pen and ink work by local artist Michelle Smith. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.

In the Genes Jul 12-14, 16-21, 23-25, 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 12-25, 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 12-14, 17-21, 24-25, 10am- 5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Delinda Chapman, mixed media; Meise Fahsl, oil. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544- 2787.

Skip Watts Memorial Exhibit Event Kickoff Jul 20, 5:30-7:30pm, Sangamon Watercolor Society demos, try painting a five-minute landscape. On display during business hours through Aug. 3.

Watts Copy Systems, 2860

Stanton Ave, 529-6697.

Sweet Art Contest Jul 12, 8pm, Deadline to participate in altered books contest.

Rules/regulations at circulation desk. Voting during Book and Bake Sale. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

The Pharmacy Summer Art Opening Jul 14, 6-9pm, One night only. Also, new Pharmacy Gallery opening. Free. The Pharmacy Warehouse, 1022 S. Pasfield, 652-3273.

Watercolor Exhibit Jul 14, 17-18, 20-21, 24- 25, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, “Holding Hands with History: The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln in the Context of our National History, 1775-1865,” Kay Smith, Artist Laureate of Illinois. Gallery talk and reception July 14, 7 p.m. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington.

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.

Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Jul 19, 7pm, Third Thursday of each month. 725-1187. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Movie in the Park Jul 20, dusk, Free big screen film, “Zookeeper.” Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Dreamland Park, 2300 Taylor Ave.

October Baby Movie Night Jul 20-21, 7pm Fri, 7pm Sat, Your chance to see an early viewing, free. Freewill donation accepted if desired. First Baptist

Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West, 217-801-3805.

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 17-18, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “The Magic School Bus for Lunch.” Recommended for ages 3-8. Free. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Children’s Science Workshop Jul 19, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, Creatures from Illinois’ past and present. Ages 8-10 in morning. Ages 6-7 in afternoon. $14-$18. Registration required. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Gross-ology 101 Jul 16, 10am, Fire Chief Rick Kluge talks about how fires spread. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

KidZ Fun Run Jul 19, 5:30-7:30pm, Onetwo mile fun run to benefit Kidzeum. Bounce houses, face painting and crafts. $25. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 498-1007.

Story Hour Jul 16, 10am, Cookies and milk. (Also 1 p.m. at Pleasant Plains library.), Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St, Ashland, 217-476-3417.

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.

Toys from Around the World Jul 17, 10am, Learn about the

impact immigration had on toys of the past, and how that continues today. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Science Stargazing Event Jul 19, 8pm, Sangamon Astronomical Society gives info on telescopes. Rain moves indoors for computer presentation. Library closes 8 p.m.

Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Nature 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.

Sangamon Valley Iris Society Plant Sale Jul 21, 1-4pm, Purchase beautiful iris varieties from the collections of the Society members.

Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Jul 18, 25, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

Lectures & Meetings Parkinson Disease Support Group Meeting

Jul 15, 2-4pm, Third Sunday of Jan. Mar. May, Jul. Sept. Nov. Family welcome. Accessible. Refreshments. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry, 698-0088.

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.

Bulletin Board A Midsummer Night’s Dream Jul 21, 7-9pm, Cocktail buffet and silent auction benefiting Parent Help Line at St. John’s Children’s Hospital. $50. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry, 757-6555.

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.

Boy Scout Troop 3 Celebration Jul 21, 4-7:30pm, Former members should send their name and address to reunion committee: [email protected]. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.

Celebrity Bartending Event Jul 19, 5pm, Todd Thomas from World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals pours drinks with local celebs for Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center. Local band Novocaine plays 10-11 p.m. Boone’s Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St, 217-303-9044.

Central Illinois Z Enthusists Car Show Jul 14, 12-4pm, Join the Central Illinois Car Club with Datsun and Nissan Zs. Green Nissan, 4801 W. Wabash, 217-502-0355.