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Holiday Happenings Nights at the Culver House Aug 23, Oct 10, 24, 9pm-2am. Get in the Halloween spirit now. Tour a haunted home, ghost hunt. $50, limited spots. Culver House, 412 West Prairie St., Decatur.

Fairs & Festivals Celtic Festival Aug 31, 2pm Sun. Kid’s area, dancers, drink and tons of Celtic music by local bands and musicians. $5, kids under 12 free. Outside Celtic Mist Pub, 117 S. Seventh St, 217-528-7000.

Funks Grove Hummingbird Festival Field Trip Aug 30, 7:45am-12pm Sat. Join Nicholas Klobuchar. Meet at Sanctuary. Dress for a hike. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

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 Square.

Old Capitol Blues and 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. Fifth and Washington. 544-1723. Downtown Springfi eld.

Old Settlers Celebration Aug 21, 10am-11pm Thu. Carnival rides Wed. and Thurs., parade Thurs. night, entertainment. 217-532-3118. Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro.

Books & Authors

Book Signing Aug 26, 6pm Tue. Rescheduled program – Michael Jeffords and Sue Post present their newest book Exploring Nature in Illinois: A Field Guide to the Prairie State. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

New Jim Crow Reading Group Aug 27, 5-6:30pm Wed. Start of reading and study group to meet for a few months. South Carnegie Room. Free. Hosted by Illinois NORML. 847- 341-0591. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Theater & Comedy Mr. Lincoln Aug 28-29, 8pm Thu-Fri. Performed by John O’Connor. Free pre-show at 7 p.m. with director and music. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440. Pajama Game Aug 21-23, 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.

Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company Aug 22-23, 8pm Fri-Sat. Cast puts on a show that they invent as they go. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Shrek The Musical Aug 23-21, 8pm. $6-$14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI. 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.

Three Funny Fathers Aug 23, 8-9:45pm Sat. Derek Bennett,

Ray “Philly” Phillips and Tyrone Robinson. $5 cash. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Music: General Events 33rd Illinois Vol. Regiment Band Aug 23, 11am Sat. Civil War music outside the building. Also, The Prairie Aires with 19th-century music inside plaza from 1-3 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764. Artist on the Plaza Aug 21, 12-1pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. Lowder and Manning. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363. Blues in Central Park Aug 21, 6-10pm Thu. Samantha Fish playing from 7-10 p.m. Vendors open at 6 p.m. Free. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Folk Music Festival Aug 23, 12-10pm Sat. Full day of local folk music. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 217- 572-4984. Free Concerts Aug 21, 24, 26-28, 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. Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Aug 24, 6pm Sun. Old-time favorites at Pilot Club’s free music program. Bring chairs. 217-245-5977. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

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

Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Auditions Aug 27, 4-9pm Wed. Orchestral learning experience for kids third grade through high school who live in Sangamon County. $5 fee. 217-753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787. Seeking Musicians for UIS Band Aug 21-25, Fall semester rehearsals begin fi rst week of classes Aug. 25 and continue through December. UIS VPA33 Mondays 4-5:50. 217-206- 6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

Seeking Musicians for UIS Chorus

Aug 21-25, 7pm Thu-Mon. Fall semester rehearsals begin fi rst week of classes Aug. 25 and continues through December. UIS VPA33 on Tuesdays 7:30-9:15 and Thursdays 3:30-5:30. 217- 206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

The Moody Blues Aug 28, 7:30pm Thu. Sixties rock and pop band. $10-$60. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS , 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160. TIP Fundraiser Night Aug 30, 8pm. Night Under the Stars. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Dance Dance Aug 22, 29, 8-11pm Fri. Juke House 8/22, Kevin Turner 8/29. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Salsa Nights Aug 30, 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 Aug 21-31, 9am-5pm Thu-Sun. 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.

Art Exhibit: Filler Aug 25-28, Sep 1-3, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, 11am-6pm Mon- Wed. Installation project from Springfi eld native Jeff Robinson, Visual Arts Gallery director UIS instructor. Reception Sept. 4, 5:30-8. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

Artists Night Art Show: The Never-Ending Circle Aug 29, 6-10pm Fri. Art exhibit, cultural tntertainment, spoken word. Free. 217-503-8428. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-522-2020. Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment Aug 21-31, 8:30am-5pm Thu- Sun. Through Aug. 31, 14 Illinois artists display art inspired by nature. Free. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Historic Photography Display Aug 24-21, 27, 31-30-26, 12- 4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun. View photos of the park as far back as 1902. Exhibit chronicles the changes since its creation. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116. Inspired Journeys

Aug 22-23, 26-30, Sep 2-3, 12- 7pm Tue-Sat, James Johnston (paintings, prints, photographs), Pam Allen (jewelry) and E. Vern Taylor (painting, pastels). Reception Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787. Jacksonville Main Street Art Fair Aug 23-24, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Regional art fair with kids art tent. 217-245-6884. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville. Paint Nite Sep 1, 7-9pm Mon. All painting supplies: a 16”x20” canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, smock, music are supplied. $45. Advance registration required. $45. Engrained Brewing Company, 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., 217-546-3054. Pied Piper Architectural Tour Sep 3, 5:30pm. Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. 544-1723. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offi ce, 112 North Sixth St,

The 10 Artists Aug 30, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Art exhibit featuring Sala Open, poetry. 217-503-8428. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Third Thursday Art Show Aug 21, 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 Casablanca Aug 28, 6pm Thu. Classic Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman fi lm with Moroccanthemed dinner prior to fi lm viewing. $23. Reserved tickets required. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

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

Children’s Corner Kidzeum at the Farmers Market Aug 23, 1pm Sat. Family friendly entertainment, chef demos and music. Corner of Adams and Fourth. Downtown Springfi eld. Satur-Play! Paper Quilts Aug 23, 11am-3pm Sat. Ages 3-10 and their families, learn traditional quilting designs without sewing. Free. 217-782- 5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Sesame Street Live! Make a New Friend Aug 30-31, 10:30am and 2pm Sat, 3pm Sun. Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. $18. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Nature Butterfly Garden Aug 24, 1-4pm Sun. See the new garden and get an expert’s advice on how to attract butterfl ies to your own garden. Free. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776. Family Campout Aug 22, Pitch your tent in camping area, cook out-style dinner, activities, pancake breakfast. $13-$20. Register by phone. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585- 1821.

Lectures & Meetings Farm Law/Legal Issues

Workshop Sep 2, 8am-4pm Tue. Free, lunch included. Preregistration required http://thelandconnection.org/ legalissues. 217-840-2128. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, 217-782- 4617.

ICON Public Forum Aug 25, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Peoria’s Neighborhood Revitalization. springfi eldICON. org. 217-528-9803. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 217- 544-6464, ext. 44619.

Mystery of Edwards Place, Solved Aug 29, 12-1pm Fri. Learn how house evolved over past 180 years. Guests can walk through and see restoration process. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Springfield Social Club Aug 27, 5:30-8:30pm Wed. Collecting colored pencils, wideruled spiral notebooks, backpacks, glue sticks and more for Boys and Girls Club. Sebastian’s Hideout, 221 S. Fifth St, 217- 789-8988.

Bulletin Board 2nd Annual Car Show Aug 30, 9am-1pm Sat. Awards at 1 p.m., Free registration at 9 a.m. Free hot dogs and soda.

Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabiliation Center, 800 McAdam Dr., Taylorville, 217- 824-2277.

Backgammon Club Aug 27, Sep 3, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 2111.

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

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Aug 22, 7:30am Fri. Jim Lewis, U.S. District Attorney for Central Illinois. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

Early Ford V-8 Club Aug 21, 9am-2pm Thu. View cars in judged show. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

PechaKucha Aug 21, 7:20pm Thu. Locals give interesting and inspiring presentations. Doors open 6 p.m. $8. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

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. Wrigley Field Trip Aug 22, Illinois State Historical Society hosts trip to see Cubs vs. Orioles. $125 includes game, T-shirt, ride. Limited seats. Register 217-525-2781.

History 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Flag Lowering Aug 26, 7-7:30pm Tue. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717. Wright Artifacts Talk Aug 27, 11am and 3pm. Wednesdays June 4-Aug. 27. Free but donations accepted. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Health Blood Drive Aug 25, 4-7pm Mon. Give and

get your fi nes forgiven. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, 217-626-1553.

DBSA Central Illinois Aug 26, Sep 2, 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.

GriefShare Sep 2, 6:30pm Tue. Recovery program that meets 13-weeks. Pre-register 899-9418 or griefshare.org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 217- 787-2323. Survivors Helping Survivors Aug 21, 7pm Thu. Burn survivors’ support group. 217-545-8129. Baylis/SIU Clinics Building, 751 N. Rutledge.

Sports & Fitness

Color Dash Aug 23, 9am Sat. Hosted by Springfi eld YMCA. Packet pickup 7 a.m. $40, $85 family. the Y, 4550 West Iles Ave.

Glow Light Run and Walk Aug 29, 7pm Fri. Two-mile paved course for all ages and abilities through glowing course with music. 217-585-2941. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702. Monday Night Group Ride Aug 25, 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. Springfield Short Track Motorcycle Races Aug 29-30, 2:30-10:30pm. Two popular races in the multipurpose arena. $20. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Springfield Wiffleball Association Wiffleball Tournament Aug 31, 10am Sun. Eight-team round robin fast plastic-style tournament. Bats and balls provided by SWA. No metal cleats. Register Facebook or springfi eldilwiffl eball@gmail. com. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and Archer Elevator Rd.