Fairs & Festivals 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.

Latham Firefighters Ice Cream Social Jul 12, 12-9pm. Car show, kids Jr. Olympic games and pedal tractor pull, country band, large prize drawings. Latham Firehouse, 271 N. Macon St, Latham.

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

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.

Taste of Downtown Jul 11-12, 5pm-12am Fri, 12pm- 12am Sat. Downtown restaurants present ethnic, classic and eclectic cuisine. Children’s entertainment. Between Fifth and Washington. $10. Downtown Springfi eld.

Books & Authors Book Discussion Jul 20, 10:30am-12:30pm Sun. Chicagoarea criminal defense lawyer Steve L. Richards, talks about his new book “Sitting on top of the World.” Introduction and commentary by Bernie Schoenburg. Free but must RSVP, 217-787-7223, x18 or sjf@shalomspringfi eld.org. Temple Israel, 1140 Governor. Poets in the Parlor Jul 13, 2-3pm Sun. Illinois poet Reuben Quesada, poetry editor of The Cossack Review and Cobalt Review. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

PondicherryLodge/Sherlock Holmes Society Jul 19, 9am Sat. Discussion of The Man with the Twisted Lip. sherlock.lolopop. org. 546-8387. Barnes and Noble

Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Spoken Word Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic Jul 16, 6-8pm. Every third Wed. sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfi ction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.

Theater & Comedy Agnes of God Jul 11-13, 18-19., 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm 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 Jul 11-12, 17-19, 24-26., 8:30pm Fri. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793- MUNI.

Grace Among the Leavings Jul 12, 8pm Sat. Free staged reading of new play. Author Beverly Fisher of Tennessee present to hear adaption of her book. Music by Dennis Darling. Indoor theater. Preshow 7 p.m. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 5440. The Music Man Jul 18-20, 24-26., 8-10:30pm. $13-$8. 217-632-5440. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440. Your Swash is Unbuckled Jul 18-19, 25-26, 8pm Fri. Nine short stage combat plays by Jeff Goode presented by LLCC Theatre. $5 cash/check only. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Music: General Events

Artist on the Plaza Jul 10, 12-1pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Free Concerts Jul 10, 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. 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.

Land of Lincoln Chorus, Sound Celebration Chorus Jul 12, 7pm Sat. Free musical program of old-time favorites. Bring lawn chairs. 217-415- 2112. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd. 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 Dr. Sinatra at Washington Park Gazebo Jul 12, 2pm Sat. Free one-hour performance by Springfi eld’s own Phil Steinberg. Bring your chair. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753- 6225.

Songs Lincoln Loved Jul 13, 11am and 2 pm. Suzanne and Jim perform in the Central Plaza. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Dance All About Wednesday Dance Jul 16, 6:30-10pm Wed. Line dance at 8. Beginners lesson 6:30-7. Intermediate 7-8. $5. 217-836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515. Cuban Salsa Dance Workshop Jul 12, 2-3:30pm Sat. Instructor Apollo Shaw. No experience or partner required, but partner appreciated. RSVP required, salsa.springfi [email protected]. No walk-ins. $20. 309-922- 7167.

Dance Jul 11, 8-11pm Fri. BAM. Free dance lessons by Pat Lyttaker 7 p.m. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515.

Once Upon a Time: A Surprise Party for the Big Bad Wolf Jul 12, 2pm and 6pm. Springfi eld Youth Performance Group ballet with vocal selections. $12.50-8:50. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Art & Architecture Artist’s Night Jul 18, 6-10pm Fri. Music and art. Free. 217-503-8428. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217- 522-2020.

Closing Reception, McKenney- Hall Lithographs Jul 12, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Dr. Michael Wiant, Dickson Mounds Museum director, gives gallery talk on the historical context and signifi cance of McKenney- Hall Lithographs. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

COLORX3 Jul 10, 12-7pm Thu. June 27- Aug. 14 featuring Jed Leber (watercolor), Rich Ford (pastels), Teri A. Zucksworth (sculpture). Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

DEMO Project Opening Reception Jul 11, 6-8:30pm Fri. Romance of Sorcery from Stephen Linksvayer, artist and co-founder/ director of Heavy Brow Gallery, Bloomington, Illinois. On display through July 26, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. 217-523-2631. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217- 206-6506. July Art Classes Jul 10, 9am-3pm Thu. Sign up phone or email [email protected]. $10-$40. Art & Soul, 119 South Sevent St., Petersburg, 217-632- 7068.

Pieces: Laura Kay Coffey, Mark Schwartz Jul 18, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Art opening of local art photographer and multimedia artist. Music by Frank Trompeter Quartet. Ethnic foods and fashion show. Free. Fashion Afrique, 414 E. Monroe St., 217-544-1289. Third Thursday Art Show Jul 17, 6pm-12am Thu. Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. 217-691-1301. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000.

Film & Television Free Short Films Jul 10, 6:30-8pm Thu. Wooing Wes Wilson, Being Bradford Dillman, Bhavri. Free. 217-725- 9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4049.

Summertime Snow Party Jul 19, 1pm and 6pm, 4pm Sun. Snow cones and activities inspired by “Frozen,” screening of Disney fi lm. $15. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Children’s Corner Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 15, 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm. “The Magic School Bus: Wet All Over.” Recommended for children ages

3-8. Free. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386. Mission Illinois Science Workshop Jul 10, 1-4pm Thu. Two-day workshop for 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.

Mr. Steve Jul 15, 10-11am Tue. Family fun with music, magic, ballooning and more. 217-243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435. 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. Sunsational Summer - Art Class Jul 17, 10am Thu. Ages 2-5 and their grown-ups learn about sun through art projects. Snacks. $40. Register urbansassafras. com. 217-670-2391. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217- 670-2391.

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.

Science

Star Gazing at Lincoln Memorial Garden Jul 12, 8-10pm Sat. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Nature Moonlight Paddle and Potluck Jul 12, 5pm Sat. Bring kayak/ canoe, lawn chair, food, drinks, table settings. Sangamon Valley Group Sierra Club will have fi re, sweet corn. scottcgauvin@ yahoo.com. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, 10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville.

Plastic Pot Recycling Jul 10, 4-7pm Thu. Master Gardeners available to answer questions and provide handouts. Also, shed sale. Food-A-Rama building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Zoofari Jul 12, 10am-6pm. Free admission with activities throughout the day. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Lectures & Meetings Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Workshop Jul 11, 10:30am Fri. How to replicate elements of the program in your community. Register 217-782-6817 or hwickens@lfl hc.org. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221. Central Illinois Numismatic Association Jul 10, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting with public invited. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St, 217-528- 5740 .

Disbursing Your Lifetime Collection Jul 11, 7-8pm Fri. Andrew will offer tips on how to sell your collection at auction to downsize. Free. 217-523-2631. Springfi eld Art Association, 700

N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. The Rotary Club of Springfield Jul 14, 5:30-7pm Mon. Springfi eld Urban League’s Kurtis Young on their Male Involvement Program. 217-793- 1710. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4313.

Bulletin Board

APL Christmas in July Canrnival Jul 12, 12-4pm Sat. Games with prizes, celebrity dunk tank, Christmas scavenger hunt, kettle corn, food, visit adoptable dogs and cats and more. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, 544-7387. Backgammon Club Jul 16, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

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.

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.

Grant Application Workshops Jul 19, Attendance required at workshop for funding (deadline July 31). Register, 753-3519. springfi eldartsco.org. Springfi eld Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-753-3519.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Jul 16, 11am-12:45pm Wed. Transform a clay pot. Speaker Wanda Hansen, former South African fashion model, “Riches to Rags to Peace and Prosperity.” Reservations required by July 11. 787-8246 or rkgulley@ sbcglobal.net. $15. 217-787- 1870. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 217-523-7900.

Starting Your Business in Illinois Jul 16, 1:30-3:30pm Wed. Call Illinois Small Business Development Center, 544-7232 to register. Free. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason.

Food East Side Farmers Market Jul 14, 8:30am-12:30pm Mon. Mondays through Sept. 29. (Also: Cooking classes Mondays in July, August. Sign up for up to four, phone 217-814-4308 or [email protected].) Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Avenue East, 217-535- 3100 or 888-217-3505 . Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 10, 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 Jul 12, 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 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering Jul 15, 7-7:30pm Tue. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

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

Antiques Appraisal Event Jul 12, 11am-2pm Sat. Andrew Richmond, nationally recognized antiques expert, on hand to provide verbal estimates of antiques and collectibles. $8 per item or 3 for $20. 217-523- 2631. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Mary Lincoln Coterie Death Day Ceremony Jul 16, 10-11am Wed. Free. 217-782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Health Community Health Fair Jul 12, 10am-12pm Sat. Handson service and free giveaways, face painting, free book giveaways and informational handouts. St. John AME Church, 1529 E. Capitol Ave, 217-533- 3969.

DBSA Central Illinois Jul 15, 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.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Jul 10, 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.

NAMI Springfield Monthly Support Group Jul 16, 7pm Wed. Third Wednesday month. 217-341- 3125. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Faith & Philosophy Making A Difference by Trading Fairly Jul 13, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Lutheran Associate in Ministry Pat Caley talks. Also, Fair Trade Fair with many items for purchase before and after service. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. To Whom Do You Pray? Jul 11, 7:30-8:30pm Fri. 217- 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217- 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness Scheels Capital City

Pickleball Classic Tournament Jul 11, 3pm Fri. U.S.A. Pickleball Association sanctioned event with 168 registrants from 11 states. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St.

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.

United Warriors Xtreme Race Jul 19, 8am-4pm Sat. Music, beer, food, children’s obstacle course, games. $55 race fee, $5 parking, $5 spectator fee. 217-245-4557. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Werewolf Ride Jul 12, 8:30pm Sat. 217- 245-4178. Audubon Woods Mountain Biking Trails, Woods Lane north of Vandalia Road and south of Country Club Road, Jacksonville, 217-245-4178.

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