Fairs & Festivals 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.

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. Free admission and parking. 217-854-8916. Macoupin County Historical Society, 920 W. Breakenridge St., Carlinville, 217-854- 8916.

Music and Wine Festival May 25-26, 12pm Sun-Mon. 217- 635-9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217-635- 9900. Swamp Fest 3 May 24, 12pm-2am Sat. ten bands, plus several acoustic acts; two stages acoustic/main stage; arts and craft vendors; mud drags visible from inside beer tent. Tri County Fairgrounds, 229N 2500E Fairgrounds Road, Pana, 217-562-2514.

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

Books & Authors

Poets in the Parlor May 24, 2pm Sat. Local poet Mark Flotow talks about what’s incorporated into his Sesquicentennial Civil War Series (SVWS) of poems and installation. Includes PowerPoint. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Poets in the Parlor May 31, 2pm Sat. UIS Assistant Professor of English Meagan Cass reads from her fi rst chapbook of stories, Range of Motion. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Theater & Comedy Comedian Dennis Piper May 30-31, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Solid professional with reputation to match. $12.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Mike Armstrong May 24, 8-9:30pm Sat. Copturned comedian. $15. 217-482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Comedian Mike Armstrong May 23, 8-10pm Fri. $15, limited seating. Call for reservations. 217- 632-7068. Salem on Seventh Theater, 119 S. Seventh St., Petersburg, 217- 632-7068.

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 ancÈe. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787. The Diary of Anne Frank May 30-31, June 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.

Music: General Events Concert In The Park Jun 1, 6-7pm Sun. New Jerusalem Singers. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Free Concerts May 22, 25, 27-29, June 1, 3-4, 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.

Open Mic and Acoustic Circle May 30, 6-9pm Fri. 217-391- 7628. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217- 391-7628. Silver Cross Voice Recital May 23, 7pm Fri. Caroline McKenna Carissimi’s “Vittoria,” Tchaikovsky’s “The Lord is My Shepherd” and the Irish Air “Danny Boy.” Free. 217-787- 1595. Sacred Heart Griffen Theater, 1200 W. Washington.

Artist on the Plaza May 27, 29, Jun 3, 12-1pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 9363.

Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 3, 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.

Dance A Country Dance Jun 4, 7-10pm Wed. Wednesdays and Fridays. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428- 1560.

Adult Prom 2014 May 31, 7-11pm Sat. Photos, dancing, decorations and prom court, Semi-formal to formal attire suggested. $25, $20 in advance. 217-753-3519. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787. Dance May 23, 8-11pm Fri. Every Friday night. Juke House. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Salsa Nights May 31, 9pm-12:45am Sat. Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St., 217-529- 5511.

Art & Architecture Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage May 22, Jun 1-4, 9am-5pm Thu-Wed. Through 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. Curiosities May 22-24, 27-31, Jun 3-4, 12-7pm Tue-Sat, Through June 19, Ruthann Mazrim (Mixed Media), Barb Maddox (Jewelry) and Rebecca Dupont (photography). 217-544-2787. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment Through Aug. 31, 8:30am- 5pm, 14 Illinois artists display art inspired by nature. Free.

217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386. L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit May 22, 27-29, Jun 3-4, 10am-3pm Tue, Wed, Thu. Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jun 4, 5:30pm. Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. 544-1723. Lincoln- Herndon Law Offi ce, 112 North Sixth St.

Sacred and Liturgical Arts Festival Exhibit May 22-24, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. May 2-24, Free multi-faith interdenominational festival celebrating creative, artistic spirit of area’s diverse and multi-cultural residents. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Children’s Corner Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 3-4, 10-10:30am Tue-Wed. “Growing Up Wild: It’s a Hoot.” Recommended for children ages 3-8. Free. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Parents Night Out May 23, 6pm Fri. 217-789- 4625. Goals Indoor Sports, 3604 North Peoria Road, 217 789-GOAL. Run, Walk, Bike & Skate Club May 22, 29, 5:45-6:45pm Thu. 217-726-6330. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726- 6330. Satur-Play! May 31, 11am-3pm Sat. Families with youth ages 3-10, learn about preservation and balance in nature. Create origami pigeons. Free 217-782- 5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782- 7386. Satur-Play! May 24, 11am-3pm Sat. Families with youth ages 3-10, learn the “magic” of polymers. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Nature

Bike and Hike Days May 25, Jun 1, 8am-5pm. Barricaded to promote biking, hiking, walking and running. Sundays through Sept. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225. Herb Presentation May 22, 4:30-6pm Thu. Horticulturist David Robson on artemisia, International Herb Association herb of year, courtyard tour, refreshments made from herbs. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217- 782-6776.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Meeting Jun 2, 9:15-11:30am Mon. “Gardening Methods for Small Spaces.” Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension Logan- Menard-Sangamon. Free. 217-971-6888. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415. Trail Building School May 24, 9am-4pm Sat. International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Care Crew full-day training of hands on practical application in development of sustainable, natural surface trails. Free but register cilta.org/events. 618- 719-1221. Koke Mill Christian Church, 475 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfi eld, 217-787-0828.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party May 28, Jun 4, 9-10am Wed. Every Wednesday. Help pick up litter in sanctuary. Gloves and bags provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Environment Green Drinks Jun 3, 7:30pm Tue. Sierra Club Sangamon Valley Group invites you to discuss environmental issues in relaxed setting with like-minded locals. Bocce Garden. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St, 217-670-0627.

Lectures & Meetings Better Living Through Trails May 22, 1-4pm Thu. International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Care Crew provides insight on benefi ts of developing sustainable, natural surface trails. Free but please register cilta.org/events. 618-719-1221. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting May 22, 29, 6:15pm Thu. Civic organization meets every Thursday. 725-6467. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713. McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters May 22, 29, 6pm. Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. 416- 5127. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546-4531.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 26, Jun 2, 7:30-8:30pm Mon. Twelve-step recovery group for those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Contact springfi [email protected]. Anonymity assured.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 22, 29, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. 217-737-8356. Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Jun 2, 6-8pm Mon. 217-793-3586. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoptions May 24, 11am-4pm Sat. Dogs and cats for adoption. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091. APL Pet Adoptions May 25, 11am-3pm Sun. Cats and dogs for adoption. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091. Backgammon Club May 28, Jun 4, Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Balloon Release May 25, 2-4:30pm Sun. Memorial tribute to service members. Program speaker, displays, MC Amie Meneghetti, fl ag booth, activities and games. Vacant lot, west side of David Jones Parkway, across from War Memorial. 217-503-7394. Cruise For Kids May 24, 8am-1pm Sat. 573- 880-5437. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823. Deb West In the Dog House Jun 1, 8am-8pm Sun. WNNS air personality hosts 12-hour marathon broadcast, adoptions, donation/supplies drive. Schnucks, 1911 Sangamon Ave., E, 217-744-2012. Freedom Festival Jun 4, 5-7pm Wed. Envelope party to raise funds for Investigating Innocence. DH Brown, 231 E. Monroe St., 217- 525-0381.

Ice Cream Social, Tree Tour May 24, 1-4pm Sat. Oldfashioned ice cream social (nominal fee), presentation on historic trees, municipal band. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782- 2717. MCA National Mustang Show May 23, 24-25, 8am-5pm Fri-Sat, 9am-4pm Sun. 217- 529-9222. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 529-7777.

Scooter Rally May 25, 2-3:30pm Sun. Jacksonville Road Warriors Scooter Club inaugural Scooter Rally. 617-797-2728. Frozen Penguin, 216 S. Mauvaisterre St., Jacksonville, 217-245- 4300.

VFW Tribute to Local Veterans May 24, 9-10am Sat. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.

Food Illinois Products Farmers Market May 22, 29, 4-7pm Thu. Thursdays through Oct 16, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 28, 31, 24, Jun 4, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat. May 14-Oct 25. 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.

History 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.

Lou’s Automotive Classic Car Show Jun 1, 10am-3pm Sun. Free admission to this classic car show. 217-854-9422. Lou’s Automotive, 703 N. Broad St., Carlinville, 217-854-6777. MCHS Annual Picnic and Potluck Jun 1, 12:30-2pm Sun. Jim and Phyllis Moffet present “Show and Tell Apple Peelers” at 1:30 p.m. Free. Bring a dish if you like. 217-854-2850. Macoupin County Historical Society, 920 W. Breakenridge St., Carlinville, 217-854-8916.

Million Dollar Courthouse Tours May 24, 1-4pm Sat. 217- 354-2142. Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 First South Street (IL Rts. 4 and 108), Carlinville, 217-854-3214. Old Stone House Open House Jun 1, 1-4pm Sun. First Sunday of month June-November, tour the 1830s-era home, weather permitting. 498-7335. Rochester Historical Village, W. Main St, Rochester. Wright Artifacts Talk Jun 4, 11am and 3pm. Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776. 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering Jun 3, 7-7:30pm Tue. One lucky visitor in attendance will receive the fl ag. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Health Find Dignity and Choice in a Nursing Home May 29, 12-1pm Thu. 217-523- 8419. ICARE, 620 N. Walnut St., 217-523-8419 ext. 302.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health May 22, 29, 6:30pm Thu. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816-1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525-1866. Healthy Brain Aging: A Community Education Program May 28, 6-7:30pm Wed. Learn about reducing risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias. Free. Advance registration appreciated but not required. 217-545-7181. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 217-544-6464, ext. 44619.

DBSA Central Illinois May 27, Jun 3, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/ family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. 414-7368. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

Fitness for You May 22, 29, 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.

Pilates May 28, Jun 4, 11am-12pm. Free to cancer patients through Side-By-Side Program. Register by phone. Wednesdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Faith & Philosophy 101 Reasons Not to Be Catholic May 30, 7-8pm Fri. Author and speaker Mark Shea will discuss why there are a million reasons not to be a Catholic and only one reason to be one. Sponsored by Diocese of Springfi eld in Illinois and Springfi eld YAM. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-522- 2020.

Articulating One’s Faith May 25, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. Bar Church Springfield May 28, 6:30-8:30pm Wed. Wednesdays with music, entertainment, drinks and short talks. barchurchspringfi eld.com. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St, 217-789-8988. Chatham Area Youth Present Acoustic Worship Night May 23, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Youth from local churches lead this fun, family-friendly, faithfi lled event. 217-391-7627.

Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391- 7628. Flower Communion Jun 1, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Bring a fl ower to share in recognition of gifts given and received. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Monday Night Group Ride May 26, Jun 2, 5:30pm Mon. Monday nights from shop to Chatham. All levels. Helmets recommended. Weather details online or FB. Ace Bicycle Shop, 2500 South MacArthur Blvd., 217-523-0188.

Party Barge Excursions May 30, 7-9:30pm Fri. Fridays May 30-Sept. 26, 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.

SBC Cycling Challenge #2 Jun 1, 8am Sun. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

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

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.

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.

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