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.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Poets in the Parlor May 31, 2pm Sat. UIS Assistant Professor of English Meagan Cass reads from her first 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.

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 Artist on the Plaza May 29, Jun 3, 12-1pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363. 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 Jun 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. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217- 391-7628.

Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 3, 7:30pm. Playing every Tuesday, except July 1. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

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

All About Country Dance Jun 1, 5:30-9pm, $10 lesson and dance. (May 28, 6:30-10pm, $5 lesson, open dance.) VFW #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. 217-836-1438. 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 30, 8-11pm Fri. Kevin Turner with special guest Bob Havens who played trombone for 22 years with Lawrence Welk. $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

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.

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. 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.

NATURE

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. Wed. Morning Pickup Party 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

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 Backgammon Club Jun 4, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111. 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. Giveaway May 30-31, 8am-4pm, Linens, men’s suits, furniture, dishes, women and children’s clothing. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave., 217-522-2527.

FOOD 2nd Sunday at the Farmstead May 29, 1-4pm Thu. Bob McCue portraying world-renowned sharpshooter, Captain Adam Bogardus, Civil War offi cer and local legend. Free. Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 217-968-5808.

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 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 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 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. 217-782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

HEALTH GROW in Illinois Mental Health May 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.

DBSA Central Illinois 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.

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

SBC Cycling Challenge #2 Jun 1, 8am Sun. Waldrop Park, East Andrew Road, Sherman. 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.

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