FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Middletown Homecoming Jun 21-22, 4pm Fri, 9am-10pm Sat, Middletown downtown square, Middletown.

Parish Ethnic Fiesta Jun 23, 12:30-4pm, Foods of Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Philippines, U.S. Venezuela. Children’s games. St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 722 S. 12th St, 217-523-5963.

Rock the Dock Jun 28, 6pm-12am, Large fi reworks display launched from barges over Lake Springfi eld. Music, food, refreshments. $10. Sunsetter’s Bar and Grill, 17 Waters Edge Blvd, 217-483- 3625.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 20-23, Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5-$20. 488-2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.

Woodson June Jamboree Jun 22, 10am, Children’s parade, food, crafts, bands, games and fi reworks at 9 p.m. Woodson.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Book Signing Jun 26, 7-9pm, Sarah Nestler of Chatham signs copies of her book, How to be a Goddess. Weber’s Ice Deli, 309 East Walnut Street, Chatham.

Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello Jun 21, 5:30pm, Expert talks about new book. $10. Reservations required, web.extension.illinois.edu/lms. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.

SPOKEN WORD

Nothing to Lose Jun 22, 7pm-1am, Midwest Literary Underground poets perform, stand-up comedy, live band and short fi lm debut. Free. Bogart’s, 2142 Old State Rd, Jacksonville, 371-1799.

THEATER & COMEDY

Comedian Johnny Kavanaugh Jun 21-22, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Conversational standup. Two for one weekend $12.50 per couple. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Les Miserables Jun 20-23, 27-29, 8:30pm, 19th century French story with beautiful music. $8-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI.

Sunset Boulevard the Musical Jun 28-30, 8pm, 2pm Sun, The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838- 3006.

The Crucible Jun 28-30, 8pm, Arthur Miller classic in the outdoor theater. $13. Free preshow at 7 p.m. indoor. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-5440.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Artist on the Plaza Jun 20, 25, 27, Jul 02, 12-1pm, Through Aug. 29, Tuesday and Thursday free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Carillon Concerts Jun 20, 25-27, Jul 02-03, 7pm Tue-Thu, Sun and 3pm Sun, Carillonneur Robin Austin plays wide variety of classical, folk and popular songs. Free. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 217-546-3853.

Clarinet Ensemble Jun 22, 10-10:45am, Enjoy the delightful sounds of a clarinet ensemble. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 782-6776.

Classical Guitar Series Jun 24, 7pm, Regional classical guitarist, Philip Hemmo, followed by Springfield-area guitarists. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Concerts in the Park Jun 23, 30, 6-7pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at bandstand Sundays, June-Aug. Bring a lawn chair. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Decatur Concerts In the Park Jun 25-26, 6:30pm, Hess Park (6/25); Kiwanis Park (6/26), Decatur.

Jazz Lunch Jun 22, 12-2pm, Kenny Humble Trio hosted by St. John A.M.E. Church Lay Organization. $20 donation. St. John AME Church, 1529 E. Capitol Ave, 217-533- 3969.

Molly Hatchet Live, Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters Jun 27, 5pm, Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823.

Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 25, Jul 02, 7:30pm, Playing every Tuesday, except July 2. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

DANCE

A Country Dance Jun 21, 26, 7-11pm, No lesson on Jun. 21. $5. (June 22, 7pm, Potluck.) Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428- 1560.

All About Dance Jun 26, Jul 03, 6:30-10pm, Every Wed. dance lessons before dance at 8 p.m. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836- 1438.

Dance Jun 21, 28, 8-11pm, (The Music Men, June 21; Kevin Turner, June 28.) $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Jun 23, 2-5:30pm, Music Men. $10. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Show with Music Jun 22, 2-11:30pm, Live art demos including fi re spinning in evening. Upper Limits, 1205 S. Second St., Suite B. 679-4315.

Gallery Opening Exhibit and Talk Jun 21-22, 4-7pm Fri, 10am- 4pm Sat, Art historian Dr. Wendell Mathews, presents gallery talk on art styles and art values on Sat. at 4pm. Mohn Custom Interiors, 2201 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-787- 6251.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Jun 20-22, 24-29, Jul 01-03, Through July 27, Pastel: Painting with Pure Pigment by local artists on display. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Norway: Marilynn and Dean Madden Collection Jun 20-22, 24-29, Jul 01-03, Through July 31, exhibit highlights the art of rosemaling, Norway’s national folk painting. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423- 3189.

Oil Paintings of Roger DeWitt Jun 22, View at festival in museum and library, large oil paintings commemorating historic Springfi eld to Peoria Road. Middletown.

Third Thursday Art Show Jun 20, 6pm-12am, Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 217-691- 1301.

FILM & TELEVISION

Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Jun 20, 7pm, Third Thursdays in Highland room. 725-1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams.

Decatur Movies in the Park Jun 26, 8:30pm, Kiwanis Park (6/26); South Shores Park (7/10); Fairview Park (7/13); Sinawik Park (7/17), Decatur.

Free: Two Notable Short Films Jun 27, 7pm, Route 66 Film Festival. “Spaghetti Fur Zwei,” “Thinking Inside the Box” and surprise fi lm. The Pub at Vinegar Hill, 107 W. Cook Street, 725- 9058.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 25-26, 10am and 2pm, “The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in Its Pants.” Ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Gross-ology focuses on Caves Jun 24, 10am, Discover what lurks in our caves. (Jun. 25, 10am, Nitro Joe.) Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Jewelry Making Art Class Jun 27, 10am, Ages 6-9 child only class. $40. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 670-2391.

Kids’ Night Out Jun 28, 6:30-9:30pm, “Kids Unplugged: 1800s Fun and Games.” Ages 6-10. $20-$35. Registration required. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 5993.

genHkids Get Fit on Route 66 Walk, Run, Roll Jun 22, 9am-12pm, Medal and shirt to fi rst 200. Free. genhkids. org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 414-7052.

Run for Kids Sake Jun 22, 7am, 8:20am and 8:30 am, 100-yard race for kids ages 5-12 sponsored by Springfi eld Chapter of FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association. StokesTiming. com. RunForKidsSake5K@yahoo. com, Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753- 6225.

NATURE Earth Beneath Us: Local Geology Study Jun 29, 10-11:30am, Call to register. Input and fi eld trip around the farm. $5, $3. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-787-6927.

ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable Lawns and Landscapes Jun 22, 9am-12pm, Learn to design, implement and maintain attractive and environmentally friendly lawn and landscape. $24. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2407.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Jun 28, 7:30am coffee, 8-9am program, Dr. Ashley Kirzinger, UIS. Community Survey for Sangamon County. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Haunted America Conference Jun 21-22, 5pm Fri-12am Sun, Lectures, presentations, “Monster Panel,” haunted tours, ghost hunts, workshops and much more. $50. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 899-5676.

Junior League Summer Recruitment Event Jun 24, 6-8pm, Join the Junior League of Springfi eld. jlsil.org. It’s All About Wine, 1305 Wabash Ave, 217-494-6292.

Marriage Equality Now - Forum Jun 27, 7pm, ACLU attorney Karen Sheley and local Plaintiffs fi ghting in court for freedom to marry join Jason Pierceson, UIS Professor of Legal Studies and author of “Gay Marriage: The Road To The Supreme Court.” Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-652-2639.

Public Hearing Jul 01, 4-6pm, View displays of proposed Stanford Ave. extension and improvements. Hanson on hand to answer questions. 788-2450. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.

Springfield Social Club Jun 26, 5:30-8:30pm, Collecting bottled water, Clorox wipes, paper towels and toilet paper for charity, Individual Differences. Sunsetter’s Bar and Grill, 17 Waters Edge Blvd, 217-483- 3625.

Thomas Jefferson, Gardener Jun 20, 6pm, Author and Monticello garden director for 35 years, Peter J. Hatch discusses various themes that defi ned Jefferson’s passion for gardening. First come seating. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6245.

BULLETIN BOARD

Cruise-in Jun 22, 6-9pm, Cool Cruisers Car Cub Cruise-in at Wabash location parking lot. 217-528-1590. Steak ‘n Shake, 1580 Wabash Ave.

Edsel Owners Club Convention Car Show Jun 21, 9am-2pm, Public invited to car show in parking lot. Free. 360-607-1814. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Fly In for Autism Charity Event Jun 29, 9am-4pm, R/C airplane and helicopter fl ying and demos. Hands on fl ight of R/C airplane with instructor. SVRCFlyers.com. Holmes Airstrip, 8113 N. Pawnee Rd, Pawnee, 438-9858.

IMHOA Show Jun 21-23, 8am-11pm, See some beautiful miniature horses. Coliseum. Free. 815-644-6830. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

LLCC MotorSports Show Jun 28-29, 5-10pm Fri, 8am- 3:30pm Sat, Friday cruise-in. Saturday judged show. No admission. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2417.

Quilt Show Jun 20-23, 25-30, 10am- 5pm Tue-Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Tour the Victorian C. H. Moore Homestead Mansion and see quilts spotlighting Abraham Lincoln displayed throughout. $3. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton, 217-935- 6066.

Raise the Roof for the Rockfords Jun 23, 1-6pm, Music by Dubious Choices and Backpack Jones, food, dunk tank, kids activities. Sponsored by Southeast High School PTO. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr, 414-5115.

Relay For Life of Sangamon County Jun 22, 6pm-6am, Survivor dinner 4-6 p.m. kid’s area, family activities, Luminaria Ceremony 9 p.m. Hat Trick 10:30 p.m. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 523-4503, ext. 3.

Ride in Honor Jun 23, 12pm, Ride to Oak Ridge Cemetery, Spaulding Veterans Memorial, Camp Butler and New Berlin Area Veterans Memorial before ending at Cafe Coco. $10 to benefi t local veterans group. Staab Funeral Home, 1109 S. Fifth Street, 217-528-6461.

Scrabble Springfield Jun 20, 6:30-9:30pm, Scrabble enthusiasts - get your game on. First and third Thursdays each month. Doors open 6 p.m. Mansion View Inn, 529 S. Fourth Street, 217-652-5017.

Travelogue Destination: Qatar Jun 20, 7pm, A local resident shares her experience living and working in this unique country. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Vendor, Craft and Flea Market Jun 20, 10am-5pm, Shop and help support charity helping families. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-725-7232.

HISTORY

Home Tours Jun 23, 26, 30, Jul 03, 10am- 4pm Sat, 12-4 Wed, Tour Springfi eld’s oldest home. Artisans demos (Lincoln impersonator 1-3 p.m.) Saturdays through June. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492-5929.

Light Dessert Tea Jun 22, 2pm, Presentation by Sharon Miner as Kate Frazee Lindsay. Reservations required by phone. $7. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Meet John James Audubon Jun 28, 11am-2pm, Brian “Fox” Ellis brings John James Audubon alive, 11 a.m. auditorium then guided tour 1-2 p.m. “Birding in the Museum with Audubon.” Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

The Forgotten War Jun 22, 2pm, Maija Rhee Devine recounts her experiences as a child in Korea when war broke out and reads from her novel. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

WWII B-17 Bomber Jun 20-21, 10am-7pm, Flying museum and veteran memorial. Flights $425, reservations 602- 448-9415, [email protected]. Cockpit tour $5. Ground viewing, photo opportunity free. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 217-788-9200.

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