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Fairs & Festivals Chili Cookoff Aug 18, 12pm, International Chili Society regional chili cookoff featuring red chili, verde chili and salsa contests. Illinois State Fair Miller Lite Tent, North of Coliseum, 217-622-3805.

Illinois State Fair Aug 08-18, So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, exhibits and more. 782- 6661. agr.state.il.us/isf, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217- 782-1698. Books & Authors

Book Signing Aug 08, 6:30pm, Tom Angleberger, “The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppet: An Origami Yoda Book.” Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Poets in the Parlor Aug 10, 2-4pm, Jeremy Schraffenberger, University of Northern Iowa professor reads from new book, ‘Saint Joe’s Passion.” Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. 5th St, 217-524-0901. Spoken Word Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic Aug 21, 6-8pm, Read whatever you want. Robbie’s Restaurant, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-725-9058.

Poetry Group Aug 21, 7-8:30pm, Informal gathering of poetry reading and appreciation. Our Town Books, 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435. Theater & Comedy

Little Women, The Musical Aug 09-11, 15-18, 8-10:30pm, Aug. 9-11, 15-17, Based on novel. Free 7 p.m. Pre-show. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Peter Pan Aug 08-11, 8pm, Aug. 2-4, 7-11, classic tale. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI.

Potluck the Musical Aug 09-11, 16-18, 6:30pm Fri- Sat, 1pm Sun, Playhouse On the Square. Hour dinner followed by show. Reservations, 217-491-3977. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville.

The Most Dangerous Comic Aug 10, 8:30pm, Comedians from across the Midwest and nation competing. $5. The Bleachers Grill, 2936 S. Sixth St., 679-3664. Music: General Events

Aaron Strumpel with Dan Arseneau and friends Aug 14, 7pm, Strumpel hails from tribe, Enter the Worship Circle, known for its Psalmic-jam-band-hippie-hand-drum worship. Lakeside Christian Church, 225 Toronto Road, 217-529-2513. Artist on the Plaza Aug 08, 13, 15, 20, 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 Aug 08, 13-15, 20-21, 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. Concerts in the Park Aug 11, 18, 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.

Eddy Flute Choir Aug 11, 18, 1pm, Classical, folk and sacred selections. 726-6667. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217- 782-6776. Eddy Flute Choir Aug 12, 19, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm, Free Monday concerts throughout summer of classical, folk and sacred selections. 726-6667. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-9363.

Prairie Voices Aug 08-09, 5-6pm, Aasne Daniels, Kevin Purcell and Deb Watts present poetry and music of Illinois’ Prairie Poets. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960. Dance A Ballroom Dance Aug 17, 7-11pm, $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Dance Aug 16, 7-11pm, Picnic potluck with prizes. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560. A Country Dance Aug 21, 7-10pm, Free lesson at 7:30. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560. A Country Dance Aug 09, 7-11pm, $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Dance Aug 14, 7-10pm, Lesson at 7:30. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560. 

Art & Architecture

Historic Photography Display Aug 17-21, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, View photos of the park as far back as 1902. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116. Sacrosanct Exhibition Aug 08-10, 12-17, 19-21, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Amanda Greive and Thom Whalen’s reliquaries and double sided paintings exploring their commonalities. Springfi eld Art Association Gallery of Art, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Third Thursday Art Show Aug 15, 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. Venezia: Photography by David Brodsky Aug 08-21, 7am-8pm, First Springfi eld showing. On display through Aug. 31. Cafe Andiamo, 204 S. Sixth St, 217-523-3262.

Watercolor Reflections Aug 09, 5-7pm, Paintings of artist Kelly Eddington from St. Joseph, Ill. On display until Aug. 31. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189. Film & Television Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Aug 15, 7pm, Third Thursdays in Highland room. 725-1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams.

Three Free Short Films Aug 08, 7pm, Route 66 Film Festival presents short fi lms from its 2012 festival. Free. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth, 725-9058. Children’s Corner Into the Wild 2 Art Class Aug 15, 10am, Pre-school age kiddos 2-5 and their grownups. $40. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 670-2391.

Story Time at the Museum Aug 12, 10am, 30-40 minute story read by special guest. For ages 3-5. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Aug 10, 11am-3pm, “Marching Melodies: Songs of the Civil War.” Recommended for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044. Science Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Aug 14, 7-8:30pm, “An Archaeological Perspective on Civil War-related Sites in Southern Illinois.” Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.

Tree Trunk Exhibit Aug 08-21, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Aug. 25, remnants of the devastating 1925 Tri-State tornado. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Nature

Bike and Hike Days Aug 11, 18, 8am-5pm, Barricaded to promote biking, hiking, walking and running. Sundays through Sept. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225. Breakfast with the Animals Aug 10, 8-10am, Buffet breakfast and watch the animals eat breakfast treats. $10-$7. Pre-register and pay by phone. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Geocaching Aug 08-21, Through summer, search for 10 caches hidden by Springfi eld Park District at its parks. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

Illinois Audubon Hummingbird Festival Aug 10, 8-11am, See these unique birds up close during capture and banding. Free family event, stay as long as you wish. $5 to adopt bird. 544-2473. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 4000.

Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale Aug 10, 1-4pm, Purchase beautiful iris varieties from collections of Society members. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Aug 14, 21, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Bags, long-handled trash grabbers, gloves available. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Environment

Sangamon Watershed Celebration Aug 09-10, 6pm Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm Sat, Buffet and concert with Tim Grimm and Ben Bedford Fri. night, $15-$20. Sat. Joan Nassauer keynote and more, Free. agwatershed.org. Richland Community College, 1 College Park, Decatur, 217-875- 7200. Lectures & Meetings ABATE Chapter Meeting Aug 15, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting.

All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Road, 217-836- 3336. Edu-Talk Aug 16, 6pm, All educators welcome. Mowie’s Cue, 1277 Toronto Road, 217-529-7616.

LGBTQ yOUTh Group Aug 09, 16, 6-10pm, Every Friday for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 13-17. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528-5253.

PFLAG meeting Aug 19, 7pm, Support for parents and friends of LGBT persons and LGBT individuals. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550. Rotary Club of Springfield Aug 19, 5:30-7pm, Rotary District Governor Norm Jones. Guests welcome. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 793-1710.

SAME Aug 21, 7pm, Springfi eld Alliance for Marriage Equality, committed to achieving marriage equality in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Aug 08, 12, 15, 19, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfi [email protected]. Confi dentiality assured. Various locations.

Travelogue Destination: Macedonia Aug 15, 7-8:30pm, Laurie Lewis shares her travel experience to the Republic of Macedonia. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Aug 14, 11:30am-1pm, Sarah Petty, ‘Worth Every Penny’ Sarah Petty Photography. $25-$17. Register by Aug. 9, [email protected]. 622- 0189. American Harvest Eatery, 3241 W. Iles. Bulletin Board

Backgammon Club Aug 14, 21, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Bootlegging Pub Crawl Tour Aug 10, 17, 8-10pm, $12, cash only. Reservations, 217-502-8687. Begins at Lincoln family statues, Sixth and Adams St. Downtown Springfi eld.

Carillon Tours Aug 10-11, 14, 17-18, 21, 2-8pm Sat-Sun, 6:30pm Wed, Every tour includes live carillon performance. $3.25, $2.50 kids. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 217-546- 3853.

Grandparent/Grandchild Contest Aug 15, 2pm, Cash prizes. Illinois Building. Register onsite until 1:45 or prior 785-3390 or 1-800-252-8966. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Illinois Law Enforcement Explorer Conference Aug 08-09, Opportunity for youth to explore careers in law enforcement. www.ileec.org. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams.

Loco-Motion Cruise-In Aug 17, 12-3pm, Spectators admitted free. Free museum open house. Food/drinks available. 483-7792. chathamrailroadmuseum.org. Chatham Railroad Museum, 100 N. State St, Chatham.

Market Day Aug 17, 10am-5pm, Carnival games, pony rides ($.50), horse-drawn carriage rides ($1), face painting, food, dog show. Freedom in Holiness Mission vacant lot, 1630 E. Brown St. 217-522-2527.

Summer Party Aug 10, 10am-11pm, Volleyball tournament, bag tournament and more. Free music at 6 p.m. Sangamo Surf Club, 405 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1712.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 08, 15, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 19, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 10, 14, 17, 21, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, May 15- Oct 26. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723. Taylorville Farmers Market Aug 10, 17, 9am-1pm, Saturdays through Oct. 27, Taylorville square, Taylorville.

History

114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering Aug 13, 20, 7pm, One lucky visitor in attendance will receive the fl ag. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Civil War Quilters: Loyal Hearts of Illinois Aug 08-21, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Sept. 8, exhibit featuring quilts and objects by Illinois women. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Home Tours Aug 11, 14, 18, 21, 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. Lincoln’s Funeral: Distant Memories Aug 13, 20, 5:30-6:15pm, Every Tuesday night at Receiving Vault. Free. www.lincolntomb. org. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782- 2717.

Living the Wright Way Tour Aug 17, 31, 10:15am-12:15pm, With trained interpreter Roberta Volkmann. (Also Sept. 14 and 28.) $20. Phone to register. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Meet John James Audubon Aug 09, 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.

Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival Aug 17, 6-8pm, Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960. Health Children’s Health Month Health Screenings Aug 10, 11am-3pm, Free take-home DNA and child safety ID kits; dental tablets, body mass index, blood pressure and vision screenings. SamsHealthScreenings@ cohnwolfe.com. Springfi eld Sam’s Club, 2300 White Oaks Dr. 217-787-4126.

Connection Support Group Aug 21, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Family Fun and Health Fair Aug 14, 3-6pm, Free health screenings, door prizes, raffl es, fun activities for kids and free food and drinks. SIU Center for Family Medicine, 520 N. Fourth St, 757-8150. Fitness for You Aug 08, 15, 12:30-1:30pm, Various exercises and fi tness routines for cancer patients. Register by phone. Free on Thursdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Free Testings Aug 08-09, 12-16, 19-21, 12- 3pm Mon-Fri, Free HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing. Weekdays or by appointment. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528- 5253.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Aug 08, 15, 6:30pm, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816- 1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W. Laugh Yoga Aug 11, 4pm, Second Sunday of the month. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

NAMI Support Group Aug 21, 7-8:30pm, Third Wed. National Alliance on Mental Illness for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Paralysis Group Aug 15, 4:30-6pm, Free social event in 3B Dining Room. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 217-523-2587 v/tty. Faith & Philosophy Court Madonna Meeting Aug 15, 6:30pm, Potluck with white elephant bingo. 528- 4582. St. Joseph Hall, 1345 N. Sixth St.

Healing Arts Festival Aug 17, 5-10pm, Speakers at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. live music by The Dapperts, Halo Gin and The Isotopesand and open Sandinista jam. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd. Monthly Devotional Gathering Aug 11, 12pm, Devotional gathering second Sunday of each month, followed by light lunch. Springfi eld Illinois Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217- 544-9595.

Polka Mass and Bratfest Aug 17, 5pm, Worship service setting traditional Lutheran liturgy to polka music. $7 tickets by Aug. 16. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave, 546-5573. Women’s Day Celebration Weekend Aug 17, 10am Sat, 10:45am Sun, Minister Christine Maniece Sat. luncheon speaker. $10. Minister Crystaline Barger from Pa. on Sun. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St, 544-8115.

Sports & Fitness

Cruisin’ The Cornfields Bicycle Tour Aug 10, 7:30am-2pm, Sixteen or 41-mile ride with rest stop at Okaw Valley Orchard to benefi t Sullivan Area Arts. $25-$30. Wyman Park, North Main St. Sullivan, 217-728-2684.

Springfield Foxes Aug 10, 7pm, Foxes take on Indiana Generals. $6-$4. Sacred Heart-Griffi n High School, 1601 W. Washington, 217-553-0901.

State Fair 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Aug 11, 10am, Boys and girls grades 6-8. Register at fair website, due Aug. 5. $20 team. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-415-9696.