Fairs & Festivals

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. 217-820- 1690. Assumption. Raymond Independence Day Celebration Jun 26, Music, carnival rides, great food, fun children’s events, fi reworks, parade and prizes. Downtown Raymond.

Rock the Dock Jun 27, 5pm-12am Fri. Large fi 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.

Books & Authors Book Sale by Library Friends Jun 27, 12-6pm Fri. Cash or check only. 217-243-5435. The

Congregational Church, United Church of Christ , 520 West College Ave, Jacksonville. Book Signing Jun 29, 1-4pm Sun. Taylor Pensoneau’s new book, a memoir entitled “Reporting on Life—And People Along the Way.” Capone’s Hideout, 201 W. Illinois St, New Berlin, 217-488-6121.

Local Authors Jun 27, 7pm Fri. Harriet Arkley, Kevin Corley, Cheri Elmore and Mike Shepherd sign copies of their books. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

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

The Sound of Music Jun 26-28, 8:30pm Thu.

Sponsored Springfi eld Clinic. $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Jun 26-29, 8pm, 2pm Sun, Roxie Theatricals presents this Tony awardwinning musical. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006. Prairie Dreams - Story of Clayville and Its People Jul 4-6, 2pm Fri-Sat, 6pm Sun. Features stories of people who built and traveled through Clayville. $13.50-$8.50 at Clayville Trading Post, Sangamon Auditorium ticket offi ce, 206-6160. Bring lawn chair. 217-572- 4984. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 217-572-4984.

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

Artist on the Plaza Jun 26, 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 29, 6-7pm Sun. Rod Nicholson and Robert Sampson. Bring a chair or blanket. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Fourth of July Concert Jul 4, 3-4:30pm and 6:30- 8pm. Mark Gifford, Damien Kaplan, Joe Kath, Debbie Ross, Elizabeth Jones and guests. Free, donations accepted. 217- 787-3445. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.

Free Concerts Jun 26, 7pm Tue, Wed, Thu, 3pm and 7pm Sun. Thirtyminutes 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.

Made for Music Jun 26, 5:20pm Thu. Thursdays June 5-Aug. 7, Lincoln Troubadours play with evening house tour at 6 p.m. Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Made for Music Concert Jun 27, 3pm Fri. Fridays June 6-Aug. 22, hear folk musician Chris Vallillo. Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782- 6776. Open Mic and Acoustic Circle Jun 27, 6-8pm Fri. Spoken word welcome. 217-391-7627. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391- 7628.

The Sweet Potatoes Jun 28, 7pm Sat. Los Angeles folk-Americana-country band. (July 1, 7:30 p.m. at Playhouse on the Square, Jacksonville.) First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

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.

Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival Jun 27-29, TBA. Performances Friday and Saturday, Sunday morning gospel show. crazyhorsecamp.com. Crazy Horse Campground, 2113 Crazy Horse Rd, Ashland, 217-886- 2089. 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.

Dance Dance Jun 27-28, 7-11pm Fri. Country Western open dancing. Sat. ballroom. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.

Dance Jun 27, 8-11pm Fri. Kevin Turner. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515. Salsa Nights Jun 28, 9pm-12:45am Sat. Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St., 217-529-5511.

Art & Architecture COLORX3 June 27-Aug. 14, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. featuring Jed Leber (watercolor), Rich Ford (pastels), Teri A. Zucksworth (sculpture). Reception June 28, 5:30 p.m. 217-544-2787. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787. Multiple Impressions Jun 26-28, 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. Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jul 2, 5:30pm. Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside.

544-1723. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offi ce, 112 North Sixth St.

Film & Television Romero Jun 29, 1:30pm Sun. Movie about the bishop of El Salvador. Free. The Congregational Church, United Church of Christ , 520 West College Ave, Jacksonville.

Children’s Corner

Amazing Agriculture Family Event Jun 28, 11am-3pm Sat. 217- 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386. Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 1, 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm. “Reading Rainbow: Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones.” Recommended for ages 3-8. Free. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Cowboy Randy Erwin Jul 1, 10-11am Tue. 217- 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435. Mama’s Gonna Snap Jun 28, 9am Sat. $60-$75. Register http://uskiddos.

bigcartel.com/ 217-670-2391. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111. Paws to Read Summer Program Jun 30, 10-11am Mon. ZooLady and ZooCrew will be transforming children into animals for a day of PURR-fect adventure. 217-626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St, Ashland, 217-476-3417.

Satur-Play! Magic Milk Jun 28, 11am-3pm Sat. Make magic milk. It’s science not magic, but be amazed at what colors you see. Ages 3-10 and family. Free. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Story Time with Jenny Nigh Jun 28, 10-11am Sat. 217-391- 7627. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391- 7628. Summer Camp Day Jun 27, 9am-3pm Fri. Ages 9-12. One-day experience of life on Jubilee Farm. Bring a sack lunch and beverage. $35. 217- 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Nature

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. 9am- 12pm Sat. 217-971-6888. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Environment Green Drinks Jul 1, 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 Computer Security Seminar Jun 28, 9am-12:30pm Sat. $35, $49 couple. Register 217-524- 6749 or [email protected]. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason.

Free Fortnight for Freedom Lecture

Jun 28, 5:30pm Sat. First Amendment advocate Martin Nussbaum will explain the history of religious liberty and contemporary assaults on it. Free. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth Street, 522-3342.

Bulletin Board Call for Performers Deadline July 14 to perform at First Night. New to FN send bio, photo and work. Register with form on website or email offi ce springfi eldartsco.org. Springfi eld Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-753-3519.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Jun 27, 8-9am Fri. The Honorable Mike Houston, Mayor City of Springfi eld. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Greek Fest Jun 28, 11am-8pm Sat. Greek food, music, bake sale, kid’s area. St. Anthony’s Hellenic Orthodox Church, 1600 S. Glenwood Ave, 217-522-7010.

Sangamon Valley Radio Club Field Day Jun 28-29, 1pm Sat to 4pm Sun, see and talk to club members using ham radio’s newest digital capabilities, voice communications and morse code. Riverton Middle School, 1014 E. Lincoln St. svrc.org.

Secret Gardens of Menard County Jun 28, 9am-3pm Sat. Selfguided tour of various gardens in Menard County. Lunch included at OMG Bistro in New Salem State Historical Site. $20. Menard County, Petersburg.

SVRC Open House Jun 28, 9am-2pm Sat. Demos of remote control airplanes, helicopters, quadracopters. Refreshments available, Buddy Box training for anyone wanting to try fl ying. 217-965-4089. Holmes Airstrip, 8113 N. Pawnee Rd, Pawnee.

Grant Application Workshops Attendance required at workshop for funding (deadline July 31). Register, 753-3519. springfi eldartsco.org. Springfi eld Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St.

Food Sugar Grove Family Farms Tour Jun 29, 1-3pm Sun. Free and kid-friendly. Chef-created sampling plate $5 (optional).

RSVP [email protected]. 217-786-4993. Sugar Grove Family Farms, 20634 State Highway 29, Greenview, 217- 891-4962.

History 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering Jul 1, 7-7:30pm Tue. 217- 782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Jun 26, 5:30-7pm Thu. Acclaimed Lincoln actor Fritz Klein and celebrated King actor Jim Lucas. Lincoln Home

National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

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. 217-523-7230. 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-marbld-farmstead. org. 217-968-5808. Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 217-968-5808.

Reception Jun 28, 10am-4pm, For, Jennie Battles. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Sports & Fitness

Midstate Mayhem Roller Derby Red, White and Bruised Jun 28, 7pm Sat. Local team takes on the Peoria Push Derby Dames. $12. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Scheels 5K June 28, 7:30am, Benefi ts Big Brothers Big Sisters and Midtown Rotary. 726-6330. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur.

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