FESTIVAL | Hail to the historic

South Town celebrates its historic existence as Springfield’s oldest district on September 1-2 with two days of food, blues, jazz and more. Saturday at 4 p.m. Dan Rivero Trio plays, Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Blues Expression takes the stage, followed by Ruka Puff from 9 -11 p.m. Starting at noon both days are games, tasty barbecue and vendors. Veterans from all armed services are encouraged to attend. Addus Veterans Home Care program will provide info, and retired MSGT William Bishop Jr., a 30-year combat veteran from Korea and Vietnam, will be on hand to help kick off the celebration.