Carnival of Madness Jul 31, 5pm-12am, Rock out with Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm, Cavo and New Medicine. $39. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000. 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.

Jazz in Bloom Jul 21, 6-9pm, Jane Hartman Trio, tour, food. $60. 788-9452. Dana-Thomas

House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217- 782-6776. Let Us Be Bold With Our Songs Jul 28, 2pm, ‘Music Honoring Vachel’ by Jim and Susie Miller of Manitowoc, Wisconsin accompanied by Marilynn Dunlap. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901. Lincoln Troubadour Fri. Concerts Jul 20, 27, 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. Lincoln Troubadour Sat. Concerts Jul 21, 28, 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.

Lincoln Troubadour Thurs. Concerts Jul 19, 26, 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. Lincoln Troubadour Wed. Concerts Jul 25, Aug 01, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3pm , Wednesdays, 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.

Music in the Park Jul 29, 4-7pm, Free concert by Debbie Ross Band.

Bring chair or blanket. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702. Prairie Voices Jul 20, 27, 5pm, Fridays during summer (except Aug. 17), Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960. Springfield Municipal Band Jul 24, 7:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 217-789-2974. Springfield Municipal Band Jul 22, 7pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St. Springfield Municipal Band Jul 19, 7:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St. Summer Concert in the Park Jul 22, 29, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. The Boat Drunks Jul 29, 2-5pm, Jimmy Buffet tradition with the music of The Boat Drunks along with cheeseburgers and wine margaritas. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217-635-9900. Two Sopranos and a Tenor Jul 21, 7:30pm, Anne Hamilton Katzfey, Mary Niedzwiecki and Nathan Peake perfom classical to operetta to Broadway. $5. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W. Winds on the Prairie Flute Concert Jul 23, 30, 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 Jul 27, 8pm, Kevin Turner playing 50s, 60s and 70s. Dances every last Friday of each month. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road. In the Mood Swing-Era Dance Jul 27, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner. (Dinner available for purchase 5- 7:30 p.m.) $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515. Salsa Nights Jul 28, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

3T: Rockets and Bombs Jul 19, 6pm-12:45am, Local artist show and sale. Music. 21 and over. Free. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-691- 1301. Drawing on the Divine Jul 19, 23-26, 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 19-21, 23-28, 30-31, Aug 01, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Jul. 11-Aug. 4. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. Jewish Culture: Arts & Tradition Jul 19-28, 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 19-21, 24-28, 31, Aug 01, 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 19-31, Aug 01, 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 Aug 01, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. in front of Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams. Sangamon Watercolor Society Meeting Jul 26, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month in third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

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. Third Thursday Art Show Jul 19, 6pm-1am, Local artists exhibit and sell their work. The Tin Can Pub, 225 E. Monroe, 416-9229. Watercolor Exhibit Jul 20-21, 24-25, 27-28, 31, Aug 01, 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. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington.

FILM & TELEVISION Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Jul 19, 7pm, Third Thursday of each month. 725-1187. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams. Movie in the Park - NEW LOCA- TION Jul 20, dusk, Free big screen film, “Zookeeper.” Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821. 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.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 24-25, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, “Growing Up Wild: Puppy Dog Tales.” 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, 782-5993. KidZ Fun Run Jul 19, 5:30-7:30pm, One-two mile fun run to benefit Kidzeum. Bounce houses, face painting and crafts. $25. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 498-1007. Kidstock Jul 28, 11am-3pm, Create international themed art at a groovy indoor arts and crafts fair. Last admission at 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217- 423-KIDS. Story Hour Jul 23, 10am, Gardening extravaganza as you investigate how vegetables grow. (Also 1 p.m. at Pleasant Plains library.), Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St, Ashland, 217-476- 3417. Story Hour Jul 30, 10am, Free ice cream treat as you explore the topic of sharing. (Also 1 p.m. at Pleasant Plains library.), Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, 217-626-1553. Summer Reading Club Closing Party Jul 21, 10am, Ronald McDonald will amaze and delight you with his great show. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435. Sunday Safaris Jul 29, 1-3pm, WNNS Radio personalities read stories, then activity related to day’s theme. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821. Underwater Art Children’s Workshop Jul 26, 9am-12pm, Make painted paper fish collage, printmaking project and learn more about IL sea creatures over 300 million years ago. Two-day program. Ages 5-7. $30-$24. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

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 Prehistoric Adventure Family Campout Jul 27, 5:30pm, Make fossils, go on a dig, run a dinosaur relay course. Pitch tent, dinner, activities, night hike and breakfast.

$15-$18, $10-$12 kids. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821. Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale Jul 28, 1-4pm, Purchase beautiful iris varieties from collections of Society members. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116. 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 25, Aug 01, 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 ABATE Chapter Meeting Jul 19, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd. Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Jul 19, 26, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday.

Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467. Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Jul 27, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, “A Zero-waste Vision for the Springfield Area.” Wynne Coplea, Todd Shumaker and Joan Walters, moderator. Third floor club room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787. Sex Addicts Anonymous Jul 19, 23, 26, 30, 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 26, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

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. APL Pet Adoptions Jul 21-22, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats available Sat. (Cats on Sun. until 3 p.m.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. 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. Fiesta Jul 21, 6pm, Mexican cuisine, mariachi serenade, karaoke and dancing with Mobile Soundz featuring Troy Hayes. Decatur Areas Arts Council. $50. 423-3189. Hickory Point Banquet Center, 727 Weaver Rd, Decatur, 422- 5911. Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremonies Jul 24, 7-7:30pm, Through Aug. 28, Tuesday ceremonies performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers.