2014 Summer long

Summerguide

ONGOING

Free Concerts May 22-Aug. 31, 7pm Tue, Wed, Thu, 3pm and 7pm Sun. Thirty-minutes rain or shine. (Also tours Wednesdays, 6:30; Saturdays and Sundays every 30 minutes 2-8. Live carillon performance. $3.50-$2.75.) Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.

Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage May 22-Aug. 31, Exhibit of 70 photographs from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-782-5764.

Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment May 22-31, 8:30am-5pm, Fourteen Illinois artists display art inspired by nature. Free. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 22-Oct. 16, 4-7pm, Thursdays, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 24-Oct. 25, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown, 544- 1723.

Artist on the Plaza May 27-Aug. 28, 12-1pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Party Barge Excursions May 30-Sept. 26, 7-9:30pm Fri, Two-hour cruise with snacks, two drinks and guided tour. $50. Reservations by phone. Lake Springfi eld Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd., 217-483-3625.

Old Stone House Open House Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, 1-4pm Sun, First Sunday of month June- November, tour the 1830s-era home, weather permitting. 498-7335. Admission free. Rochester Historical Village, W. Main St, Rochester.

114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering Jun 3-Aug 28, 7-7:30pm Tuesdays, One lucky visitor in attendance will receive the fl ag. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

MCHS Annual Picnic and Potluck Jun3-Aug 28, 7-7:30pm Tuesdays, Jim and Phyllis Moffet present “Show and Tell Apple Peelers” at 1:30 p.m. Free. Bring a dish if you like. Free and open to public. Bring a dish to the potluck if you so desire. 217-854-2850. Macoupin County Historical Society, 920 W. Breakenridge St., Carlinville, 217-854-8916.

Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 3-Aug. 5, 7:30pm, Playing every Tuesday, except July 1. (Also June 12, 6:30 at Comer Cox; June 22, 29, July 12, 27, 7 p.m. at Southwind; June 26, 7:30 Lincoln Park; July 4, 7 p.m. at Second/Capitol; and July 17, 7:30 at Washington Park.) Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Wright Artifacts Talk Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 11am and 3pm, Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Made for Music Jun 5-Aug. 7, 5:20pm, Thursdays, Troubadours play with evening house tour at 6 p.m. Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217- 782-6776.

Hillsboro Summer Concert Series 2014 Jun 6-Sept., 6-9pm Fri First Friday of month free concert. No pets. Bring chair. Free. 217- 816-6802. Sherwood Forest Campgrounds, 920 City Lake Road, Hillsboro, 217-532-311.

Made for Music Concert Jun 6-Aug 22, 3pm Fri, Hear folk musician Chris Vallillo. Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

MAY

La Cage aux Folles May 23-25, 30-31, June 1, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Musical comedy about a fl amboyant gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night to dupe the conservative political family of their son’s fi ancée. $26-$21. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Cruise for Kids May 24, 8am-10pm Sat, Advanced VIP registration $25. Car and driver $10, passengers $5. All makes/models/ types welcome. 880-KIDS. Registration begins at 8 a.m. 217-814-5722. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd., 217-787-5823.

Swamp Fest

Aug 24, 12pm-2am, Ten bands, acoustic acts, arts and crafts vendors, mud drag. Tri County Fairgrounds, Pana, 217-562- 2514.

A Spirited Stroll Into The Past May 24, 1-4pm, Cake Ice Cream Social (fee), Springfi eld Municipal Band, presentation on the new gate, short talk by Dick Hart, 12 Historic Tree tour. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

Korean War National Museum Speaker Series May 24, 2-3pm Sat, Dr. Edmund Wehrle, EIU, reviews politics, economics and culture of early 1950s in U.S. and homefront happenings while war raged in Korea. Free. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

Million Dollar Courthouse Tours May 24, 1-4pm Sat, Admission: Adults, $3. Kids under 10, free. Combination ticket with Sears Home Tour, $5. 217-354-2142. Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 First South Street (IL Rts. 4 and 108), Carlinville, 217-854- 3214.

MCHS Spring Strawberry Festival May 24-25, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun, Tour museum, The Harmons play Sunday, vendors, demos, tractor parade each afternoon, tractor pull Saturday, food and more. Bring dish. Free admission and parking. Macoupin County Historical Society, 920 W. Breakenridge St., Carlinville, 217-854-8916.

Brian McMillen Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run May 24, 8am, Register at event on Facebook. $20-$35. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 24-25, 7:30pm Sat- Sun, Short Track TT Saturday in Multi-purpose arena. Springfi eld Mile on Sunday in Grandstand. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.

Music and Wine Festival May 25-26, 12pm Sun-Mon, Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217-635-9900.

The Diary of Anne Frank May 30-31, Jun 1, 5-7, 8pm, Classic in the outdoor theater. $13. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 5440.

Blues and BBQ May 31, 4pm-12am Sat, Enjoy great food while listening to headliner James Armstrong with Tombstone Bullet starting at 6 p.m. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 217-529-1221.

Early Bird Tennis Tournament May 31, 9am-2pm Sat, All level of play, both singles and doubles. Request form at springfi [email protected]. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

JUNE

Lou’s Automotive Classic Car Show Jun 1, 10am-3pm Sun Free admission to this classic car show. Free. 217-854-9422. Lou’s Automotive, 703 N. Broad St., Carlinville, 217-854-6777.

International Carillon Festival Jun 4-8, 6:30pm Wed-Sun, Bring blanket or chair and listen to free concerts nightly by Carillonneurs from around the world. Fireworks June 6. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.

Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 5-7, 5-11:30pm Thu- Fri, 12-11:30pm Sat, Free. Carnival, games and more. 217-483-4084. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

Arthur Days Strawberry Jam Jun 6-7, 12-6pm Sat, 6am- 7pm Sun, Lots of activities, demonstrations and more. Downtown Arthur.

Heritage Days Summerfest Jun 6-8, Three days of live music, kid’s games and food, plus a chance to win megaraffl e. 529-1606. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Drive, 217-529-4511.

Multiple Impressions Jun 6-28, 9-5pm Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat, A national juried printmaking exhibit. Free. 217-523-2631. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.,

217-523-2631.

SOHO Music Fest Jun 6-7, 5pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat, Two days, two stages of local musicians and bands includes Guinness World Record attempt. $5 per day. Bring chair. Washington between Fifth and Sixth. Downtown.

WWII Veterans Committee, D-Day Program Jun 6, 12-1pm Fri, Special program honoring WWII servicemen and veterans. Free. 217-782-2717. WWII Memorial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1500 Monument Ave.

Patriot Day Americana Jun 7-8, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun, Demonstrations of 19th century trades and crafts, including children’s activities. Free. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 4000.

An Evening of Magic Jun 7, 7:30-10pm Sat, Performances by six nationally known magicians. $15 for adults and $12.50 for children 12 and under. 217-965-5042. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Cat Show Jun 7-8, 10am-3:30pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun, Illinois Building. $5, children ages 4-14 are $4. 217-370-7871. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.

Danny Funderburk Jun 7, 7-9pm Sat, Gospel singer. Love offering. Free. 217-562-3526. The Barn, Rural route, Tower Hill.

Illinois Walk for Children Jun 7, 9:30am-1pm Sat, Onemile walk, superhero carnival for children, meet-and-greet with Spiderman and Ironman. $10 walk, $3 carnival. illinoiswalkforchildren. org. 217-522-1129. Southern View Park, South Fourth St., 217-529- 3352.

World Oceans Day Jun 7, 10am-6pm, Face painting and ocean-themed giveaways. Admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217- 585-1821.

2nd Sunday at the Farmstead Jun 8, 1-4pm Sun, Bob McCue portrays world-renowned sharpshooter, Captain Adam Bogardus, a Civil War offi cer and local legend also involved in Wild Bill’s Wild West Show. Free. Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 217-968- 5808.

Made for Music Concert Jun 8, 4-5pm Sun, Singersongwriter and guitarist Tom Irwin performs. Free, donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Montessori Children’s House

Elementary Summer Camp Jun 9, 8:30am-3pm, Eight week camp for ages kindergarden through 5th grade, starts June 9. 8:30-3:00 $167/week. 7:30- 8:30/3:00-5:30 +$55.00/week. Montessori Children’s House, 4147 Sand Hill Road, 217-544-7702.

Pave 2014 Jun 9-12, July 7-19, July 21-Aug 2, Two-week camps for ages 3rd-9th grades to learn what it takes to go from stage to live production, with live performance at end. $325. springfi eldtheatrecentre.com. 414- 8905.

Paws to Read Summer Program Jun 9, 10-11am and 1pm, Scovill Zoo is bringing animals. Free. 217- 626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 10-14, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.

Macon County Fair Jun 10-16, Enjoy harness racing, tractor pulls, pageants, carnival, livestock shows, commercial vendors, musical performances, fair food and more. Macon County Fairgrounds, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave., Decatur, 217-875-0135.

Pawnee Prairie Days Jun 12-14, 6-11:30pm Thu, 6-1pm Fri, 6am-1pm Sat, Carnival rides, food, drink and entertainment. Parade 5 p.m. on Sat. Pawnee town square, Pawnee.

The Bone Zone Science Workshop Jun 12, 1-4pm Thu, Grades completed 1-2. $35-$50. Register at bit.ly/bnzone1-2 by June 8. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Multiple Impressions Opening Reception Jun 13, 5:30-7:30pm Fri, Prints from permanent collection. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Movies in the Park Jun 13, dusk, Free viewing of “Monsters University.” Bring a chair or blanket. Free. 544- 1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

The Sound of Music Jun 13-14, 19-21, 26-28, 8:30pm, Sponsored Springfi eld Clinic. $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive, 793-MUNI.

Buffalo Fest and Ice Cream Social Jun 14, 2-4pm Sat, Free outdoor family event, celebrating mascot – a buffalo sculpture. Kids’ activities, crafts and free ice cream. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

The Heart of Jacksonville Plaza Car Show Jun 14, 9am-3pm Sat, Judged show. Music by Geezer Old Time Rock-N-Roll 12:30-2 p.m. 217- 883-9221. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville.

Ride in Honor Jun 14, 12pm Sat, Registration at noon. Ride at 1 p.m. to four sites honoring veterans before ending at Weebles Bar and Grill. Benefi ts proposed Purple Heart Memorial, Oak Ridge Cemetery. RideinHonor. com. Staab Funeral Home, 1109 S. Fifth Street, 217-528-6461.

Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Jun 14, 7:30am, 9/10-mile lake swim, 24.8-mile rolling rural bike, 6.2-mile run through historic 1800s pioneer village. abestriseries.com. 217-341-1309. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg.

Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon Jun 14, 8am, 500-yard lake swim, 13-mile rolling rural roads bike, 3.1-mile run through 1800s pioneer village. abestriseries.com. 217-341-1309. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 14, 11am-3pm Sat, “On the Road Again! Capturing Travel Memories.” Ages 3-8. Free. 217- 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Woofstock Jun 14, 9am-2pm Sat, K9 Crew Trick Dog Show (9:30, 11:45, 1:45), Pooch Parade 10:30, pedicures, vendors, adoptable dogs, memory wall, Fido Fotos, food, drink, goody bags to fi rst 300 dogs. $5, age 10 and under free. 217-875-1910. Macon Resources, 2121 Hubbard Avenue, Decatur.

Concert In The Park Jun 15, 6-7pm Sun, Paul Summers. Bring blanket or chair. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Paws to Read Summer Program Jun 16, 10am and 1pm, Animal Protective League will bring animals to demonstrate proper way to approach and care for animals. 217-626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 217-476- 3417.

Montgomery County Fair Jun 18-22, Queen pageant, tuck and tractor pulls, horse show. $5 includes free carnival rides and free parking. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 300 Water Street, Bulter.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 18-22, Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5-$25. 488-2685. sangcofair. com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.

Blues in Central Park Jun 19, July 17, Aug 21, 6-10pm Thu, Indigenous playing from 7-10 p.m. Vendors open at 6 p.m. Free. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

General Grierson Civil War Days Jun 20, Largest mounted Civil War reenactment in the Midwest. All events free. 217-243-5678. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Olde English Faire

Jun 20-22, 10am-5pm Fri- Sun, Sword fi ghting, jousting, storytellers, magicians, belly dancers, actors, archery, acrobats, musical acts and more. $10-$6. wildlifeprairiestatepark.org. Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City.

Footloose Jun 20-22, 26-28, 8pm, $13. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Jun 20-29, 8pm Fri, Roxie Theatricals presents this Tony award-winning musical. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Annual Chicken Wing Cookoff Jun 22, 12pm Sun, The music of Dueling Pianos. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217-635-9900.

Macoupin County Fair Jun 23-28, 8:30am-9pm Mon-Sat, Rides, entertainment, queen competition, livestock and agriculture exhibits and prizes. $5 per person, includes parking and unlimited rides.

Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Rte. 4, Carlinville, 217- 854-9422.

Paws to Read Summer Program Jun 23, 10-11am Mon, Clothespin Puppets will do two performances at 10am and 1pm. Free 217-626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Book Signing Jun 25, 6pm Wed, Michael Jeffords and Sue Post present a program on their newest book Exploring Nature in Illinois: A Field Guide to the Prairie State. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217- 544-2473.

Pepsi Passavant Team Rehab Basketball Shootouts Jun 25, Largest basketball tournament in the state of Illinois. www.ic.edu. Illinois College Bruner Fitness & Recreation Center, Edgehill Road, Jacksonville, 217-245- 3000.

Assumption Fest Jun 26-28, 6-11pm Thu, 5pm- 12:30am Fri, 11am-12:30am Sat, Three-day free fair with free parking. Pet show, parade, queen contests, BMX show and so much more. Free. Assumption.

Raymond Independence Day Celebration Jun 26-28, Music, carnival rides, great food, fun children’s events, fi reworks, parade and prizes. Downtown Raymond.

Brett Eldredge Jun 27, 8pm-12am Fri, Held in new outdoor venue. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Rock the Dock Jun 27, 5pm-12am Fri, Largefi reworks display launched from barges over Lake Springfi eld. Music, food, refreshments, games, children’s area. $10. Lake Springfi eld Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd., 217-483- 3625.

13th Annual Raider Classic 5K/10K Jun 28, 7:30am-12am Sat, Beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley through historic river bluff parks. Active duty military run free with mailin registration. See website.

Quincy Notre Dame High School, 1400 S. 11th Street, Quincy, 217-257-6227.

Abe’s River Race Jun 28, 8am Sat, 19-mile canoe/kayak race for serious competitors and gentle fl oat on 9-mile course. $20-$40. Awards ceremony with food, live music and drinks at Riverbank Lodge after. 217-415-4378. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St., Petersburg, 632-0202.

Amazing Agriculture Family

Event Jun 28, 11am-3pm Sat, Learn about Illinois rich agricultural past and present with crafts, games, special guests, and more. Free. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Scheels 5K Jun 28, 7:30am Sat, Benefi ting Big Brothers Big Sisters and Midtown Rotary. Register online. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.

Korean War National Museum Speaker Series Jun 28, 2-3pm Sat, Dr. Cecilia Cornell, UIS, discusses how the international context of the Cold War helped defi ne the nature and course of Korean War. Free. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

Marbold Farmstead Antique Show Jun 28,9am-3pm Sat, Vendors with country primitives, furniture, textiles, pottery, Americana and more. Food, drinks, activities and demos. historic-marbold-farmstead. org. Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 217- 968-5808.

Poetry for the Birds Jun 28, 8:30am Sat, Short bird walk, snack, creative writing activity for ages 6-10, with adult. Bring binoculars if you have. RSVP required, tzeman@ illinoisaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

SCGC Standard Flower Show Jun 27-28, 12-5pm Fri and 9am-12pm Sat, Tables and table setting, seasonal horticulture such as lilies, daylilies, hostas and ferns. SCGC-IL.org. Free. 217-971-6888. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Moccasin Creek Festival Jun 27-29, 4pm Fri, 1pm-12am Sat, 12-3pm Sun, Familyfriendly music festival. Rain or shine. moccasincreekfestival. com. The stage at Lake Sara, Effi ngham.

Harbor Lights Jun 29, 3pm Sun, Favorite doowop tunes presented in concert by vocal group. $22-$20. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Concert in the Park Jun 29, 6-7pm Sun, Rod Nicholson amd Robert Sampson. Bring a chair or blanket. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Music in the Park Jun 29, 4-7pm, Rhythm and blues featuring Brooke Thomas and the Blue Suns. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Under the Sun Tour Jun 29, 6pm-12am Sun, Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker and Smash Mouth. $99-$35. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

JULY

Fireworks Train Jul 3, 8pm. Departs downtown. Monticello Railway Museum. 1-877-762-9011.

4th of July Celebration Jul 3-4, 6pm Thu-Fri, Kids events, entertainment, parade, fi reworks at dusk in Nichols Park. Free. 217-243-5678. Nichols Park, 319 Holken Brink Drive, Jacksonville.

Capital City Celebration Jul 3-4, 8pm Thu, 4pm Fri, Bands, free kids infl atables and activities. Fireworks on July 4. 553-2082. springfi eldjaycees. org. Second and Capitol, Downtown Springfi eld.

Carlinville 4th of July Festival Jul 3-5, 6-9pm Thu, 9am- 8pm Fri, 11am-2:30pm Sat, Concerts, historical presentations and activities, bluegrass festival. (July 3 on the square.) $12-$22. www. carlinville4th.com. 217- 415-3458. Demuzio Sports Center, 18456 Shipman Road, Carlinville, 217-854-7986.

Fireworks Extravaganza Jul 4, 9:30pm, One of the area’s most popular fi reworks displays. Free. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Drive, 217-546- 8881.

Sparks in the Park Jul 4-6, Carnival, parade on Saturday, and Fireworks on Sunday at 9:30. Live music, fi shing derby and more. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

Fifth of July Celebration Jul 5, 11am-11pm Sat, Food vendors, beer and soda, bounce house, quarter auction, band from 6:30-11, fi reworks at 9 p.m. 741-8703. Riverton KC Grounds, 335 South Fourth, Riverton.

Master’s Own Jul 5, 7-9pm Sat, Gospel group from Indiana. Love offering. Free. 217-562-3526. The Barn, Rural route, Tower Hill.

Powerlight Christian Movie Night Jul 6, dusk, “God is Not Dead.” Second feature, “Mom’s Night Out.” Prize giveaways. Admission. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Drive, 217-546- 8881.

Paws to Read Summer Program Jul 7, 10-11am Mon, Forest Park Nature Center mobile education and live animals program. Free. 217-626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Summer Gymnastics Camp Jul 7-11, 8:30am-4pm, Phone for registration and program details. L&M Gymnastics School, 2717 S. 11th St., 217- 753-2613.

Teen Summer Writing Camp Jul 7-25, 9am-12pm Mon, Wed, Fri mornings, Three-week poetry and fi ction writing camp for students who have completed grades 7-12. $120. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 217-524-0901.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Jul 8-Aug. 9, 7:30pm or 8pm, Outdoor theater with Elizabeth Rex, Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra and more. 866-IL-SHAKE. Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington, 309-829-6333.

Morgan County Fair Jul 9-13, Carnival, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls and more. Friday night – country super star Lee Brice; Saturday night – 38 Special. 245-6800. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Mission Illinois Science Workshop Jul 10, 1-4pm Thu, Grades completed 6-8. $50-$35. Register at bit.ly/missionil by July 6. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Agnes of God July 11-13, 18-20, 8pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun, Drama about a novice nun who gives birth and insists that the dead child was the result of a virgin conception. $18-$16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

All Shook Up July 11-12, 17-19, 24-26, 8:30pm, $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive, 793- MUNI.

Taste of Downtown Jul 11-12, 5pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat, Downtown restaurants present ethnic, classic and eclectic cuisine. Children’s entertainment. $5. Downtown between Fifth and Washington.

Corndog Kickoff Jul 12, 6pm Sat, Fair food and entertainment hosted by Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation. Orr Building. $25 in advance. 558-0863. 217-558-0863. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Dog Days Jul 12, 9am Sat, Vendors in airconditioned KC Hall and there will be dog baths, paw print keepsakes, best-dressed, best tricks, etc, pet blessing. 971- 1354. Riverton KC Grounds, 335 South Fourth, Riverton.

Land of Lincoln Chorus, Sound Celebration Chorus Jul 12, 7pm Sat, Free musical program of old-time favorites. Bring lawn chairs. 217-415- 2112. Free. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Jul 12, 11am-3pm Sat, “The Secret Life of Prairies.” Ages 3-8 and family. Free. 217-782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.

Tin Man Regatta Jul 12, 10am-10pm Sat, Register to sail or be a virtual skipper. Youth Series 10 a.m., Tin Man Series at 1 p.m. (Awards dinner, auction at 6 p.m., $75) (Evening awards dinner $25.) 544-5437. 217- 814-5722. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217- 529-5418.

Zoofari Jul 12, 10am-6pm, Free admission with activities throughout the day. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217-585-1821.

2nd Sunday at the Farmstead Jul 13, 1-4pm Sun, Kathryn Harris portrays Harriet Tubman, famous conductor of the Underground Railroad. Free. Free. Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 217-968-5808.

Paws to Read Summer Program Jul 14, 10-11am Mon, The Unique Twist will be performing. 217-626- 1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Story Time at the Museum Jul 14, 10-10:30am Mon, “Let’s Go! Vacations.” Ages 3-5 p.m. and caregivers. No registration required. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Menard County Fair Jul 15-20, 7-12am Tue-Sun, Queen Pageant, tractor pulls, harness racing, demolition derby, contests, live music, great food and much more. Weekdays $4, under 10 free. Weekends $10 after 3 p.m. with ages 6-10 $3. menardcountyfair. com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg, 217-632-3848.

Mary Lincoln Coterie Death Day Ceremony Jul 16, 10-11am Wed, Free. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference Jul 16, 8am-4:30pm Wed, 309- 438-7919. Illinois State University, 100 North University Street, Normal.

Chatham Sweet Corn Festival Jul 18-19, 4:30pm-12am Fri, 10am-12am Sat, Features world famous sweet corn and cow chip throw, plus entertainment and more. chathamjaycees.net. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

Mud Slingers Jul 18-Sep 9, 9am-5pm Mon- Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, A national juried ceramics exhibition. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Music Man Jul 18-20, 24-26, 8-10:30pm, $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

15th Annual Best of The Barn Jul 19, 6-9pm Sat, Southern gospel music with One Voice Trio, Anticipation, Blend and Joanne Clark. $15. Meal $7. 217-562- 3526. The Barn, Rural route, Tower Hill.

Jazz in Bloom Jul 19, 6-9pm, The Sam Crain Trio, home tours, cocktail bar and food. $60. 788-9452. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782- 6776.

Music in the Park Jul 20, 4-7pm, Rhythm and grooves featuring Kapitol Sound. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. 544- 1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

Paws to Read Summer Program Jul 21, 10-11am Mon, M & K Parties infl atables. Free. 217-626- 1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St, Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Christian County Fair Jul 22-27, Gate admission is free. Grandstand admission. Christian County Fairgrounds, 700 W. Spresser St., Taylorville.

Naturally Inspired Art Children’s Workshop Jul 24, 9am-12pm Thu, Twoday workshop for grades 3-5 (completed). $35-$50. Register at bit.ly/natinspire3-5 by July 20. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

Naturally Inspired Art Children’s Workshop Jul 24, 1-4pm Thu, Two-day workshop for grades 1-2 (completed). $35-$50. 217-782-

5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Girard Festival Days Jul 25-27, Three days of good ole fashioned fun with rides, games, contests and more in the city park. 217-685-0149. Girard.

Marina V. and Nick Jul 25, 8pm Fri, $15 in advance, $20 at door. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Movies in the Park Jul 25, dusk, “Gravity (PG-13).” Free. Bring chair or blanket. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116.

Cow Bop Jul 26, 8pm Sat, Cowboy-bebop band with swinging grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet and hot vocals and western sensibilities. $18- $16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Cruise-In on Route 66 Square

Jul 26, 9am-3pm Sat, Classic car show, entertainment, giveaways, vendors and sidewalk sales. Free admission. 217-354-2142. Carlinville Square, Carlinville.

Paint the Street Jul 26, 4-10pm Sat, Springfi eld Art Association block party with music and food. Free admission, $30/$35 per square to paint. 217- 523-2631. Downtown Springfi eld.

Million Dollar Courthouse Tours Jul 26, 1-4pm Sat, Recognized as the most magnifi cent courthouse in Illinois. Tours every halfhour. $3, kids under 10 free.

Combination ticket with Sears Home Tour, $5. Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 First South Street (IL Rts. 4 and 108), Carlinville, 217-854-3214.

Sears Home Tours Jul 26, 1-4pm Sat, Restored 1918 Sears Catalog kit house, in largest neighborhood of Sears Houses in the U.S. Tours every half-hour. $3. Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 First South Street (IL Rts. 4 and 108), Carlinville, 217-854-3214.

Logan County Fair Jul 27-Aug 3, Carnival and concerts daily. 732-3311. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th Street, Lincoln.

Ecology Day Camp Jul 28, 9:30am-3:30pm, Weeklong free Harry Potter-themed day camp for ages 5-12. Nature projects, arts and crafts, scientifi c demos, games, songs, scavenger hunts, growing food, recycling and more. Register by leaving contact info at [email protected]. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

AUGUST

Decatur Celebration Aug 1-3, 5-9:30pm Fri, 10am-11pm Sat, 11am-9:30pm Sun, Family street festival. Free entry. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St., Decatur, 423-4222.

Redneck Fishing Tournament Aug 1-2, 1-3pm and 5-7pm, Participants are often in costumes and decorate their boats on a mission to net those Asian carp. 309-546-2957. Bath.

Powerlight Abe Lincoln Supercruise and Car Show Spectacular Aug 1-2, 7pm Fri, 8am-6pm Sat, Friday car parade and movies. Saturday Air Evac helicopter fl yover and landing, Brandt consolidated Justin Allgaier show car, hot air balloon demo, replica movie cars, specialty vehicles and more. Free. 217- 416-5042. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Drive, 217-546-8881.

SBC Summer Intensive Workshops Aug 4-15, 9am-12pm, Deadline to apply Aug. 1. springfi eldballetco.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Illinois State Fair Aug 7-14, 7am-12am, 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.

Greater Tuna Aug 8-10, 15-17, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Comedy where two actors play all the residents of a small town in Texas, (where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies). $18-$16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Shrek Aug. 8-9, 14-16, 21-23, 8pm, $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive, 793-MUNI.

Sangamo Surf Club Summerfest

Aug 9, 10am-11pm, Food, music, volley ball tournament ($60/team of 6), bag tournament ($20/team of 2). No cover for band. Sangamo Surf Club, 405 E. Lake Shore Drive, 529-1712.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Aug 9, 11am-3pm Sat, “Sharktacular.” Ages 3-8. No registration required, free. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Hummingbird Festival Aug 9, 8am-12pm Sat, Sangamon River Audubon Society bands birds and describe banding and migrations. Visitors can adopt birds. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.

2nd Sunday at the Farmstead Aug 10, 1-4pm, Join Capt. Gregory Kane and his troop at their camp site and hear what a soldier encountered during his service. Tour house, hear history of the Marbold family. Refreshments available. Rain or shine. Free. Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 217-968-5808.

Happy Together Tour 2014 Aug 10, 7pm, The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, Gary Lewis and The Playboys, Mitch Rider and The Detroit Wheels. $49.50-$35.50. Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria.

Story Time at the Museum Aug 11, 10-10:30am, “Forest Animals.” Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration required. 217-782-5993. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 217-782-7386.

Pajama Game Aug. 15-17, 21-23, 8pm, $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Old Settlers Celebration Aug 16-21, Carnival rides Wed. and Thurs., parade Thurs. night, entertainment. 217-532-3118. Downtown Hillsboro.

Powerlight Christian Music Fest Aug 17, 12-9pm Sun, Former Newsboys lead singer, Peter Furler, headlines with Christian rock legends PETRA. Free with paid state fair admission. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival Aug 22-24, 10am-11pm Fri, 8am-11pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Hot air balloon launch and glow, tethered balloon rides, music, food, carnival games, fi ne art fair, the art of wine, children’s art activities, fl ea market, craft fair, car show and more. $5 and free. 735-2385. Logan County Airport, Lincoln.

The Mikado Aug 22-24, 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan set in the mythical Japanese town of Titipu. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Old Capitol Blues & BBQs Aug 22-23, 5pm-12am Fri, 12pm- 12am Sat, BBQ competitors and vendors, local and national blues talent and children’s activities. $10, under 12 free. 544-1723. Fifth and Washington, Downtown.

CenterLine Dressage Classic Horse Show Aug 23-24, 8am-5pm, Twoday free horse show at the Coliseum. 793-6810. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Aug 24, 6pm Sun, Old-time favorites at Pilot Club’s free music program. Bring chairs. 217-245-5977. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

The Moody Blues Aug 28, 7:30pm Thu, Sixties rock and pop band. $10-$60. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival Aug 29-30, 1pm-12am Fri-Sat, Internationally-known blues artists on three stages. Bring a lawn chair. Admission. RiverFront Festival Park, Water Street, South of RiverPlex, Peoria, 309-689- 3019.

Manito Popcorn Festival Aug 29-31, 3-9pm Fri, 7:30am- 10pm Sat, 7am-5pm Sun, Three days of all the regular festival fare and popcorn! manitopopcornfestival.com. Manito.

Movies in the Park Aug 29, dusk, Free viewing of “The Lego Movie.” Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Free. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and Archer Elevator Road.

Nauvoo Grape Festival Aug 29-31, 1pm-1am Fri, 7am-12am Sat-Sun, Parades, carnival, mud volleyball, 5K grape stomp, tractor pulls and more! Free admission. Nauvoo State Park, Route 96, Nauvoo, 217-453-2512.

Prairieland Chautauqua Aug 29-31, 4-8pm, Presentations by re-enactors, musical entertainment and nightly communal suppers. 243-5678. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Aug 30-31, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Carvers from across the country exhibit. Illinois Building. 546-8792. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Ethnic Festival Aug 29-31, 5-11pm Fri, 12- 11pm Sat-Sun, Weekend of local ethnic groups with ethnic foods, music and cultural activities. Free admission. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.