THEATER & COMEDY

Hamlet Sept. 5-7 and 12-14. 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm.Shakespeare’s great work starring Aasne Vigesaa. $18, $16 seniors and students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Jekyll and Hyde Sept. 5-6, 11-13, 18-20. 7:30pm. $6- $14. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793- MUNI.

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. The Mikado Aug 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm.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.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Blue Man Group Sep 5-6, 8pm Fri-Sat. Delightful performance group combining comedy, music and technology. $55 and up. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Choir Festival Sep 5, Opportunity for choir directors and choir members to learn new anthems, some in depth. $20-$25. [email protected]. 217-498-8072. Registration brochure at umfellowship. org. 217-498-8072. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Rd, 217-793-9760. Free Concerts Aug 28, 31, 7pm Tue, Wed, Thu, 3pm and 7pm.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. The Moody Blues Aug 28, 7:30pm.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 29, 8-11pm.Kevin Turner. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Salsa Nights Aug 30, 9pm-12:45am.Last.of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St., 217-529-5511.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Andiamo Art Show Aug 29, 6-9pm.Locals Felicia Olin, Jess Black and Adam G. Perschbacher work on display. Free. Charley’s Club at Cafe Andiamo, 206 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 3262.

Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage Through Aug. 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 28, Sep 1-4, 8-10, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, 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.Art exhibit, cultural etntertainment, spoken word. Free. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St. 217-503-8428.

Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment Aug 28-31, 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 31-30, 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.

Paint Nite Sep 1, 8, 7-9pm Mon, All painting supplies: a 16”x20” canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, smock, music are supplied. 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.

Shapes of Influence Aug 30, Sep 1-6, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm.National juried ceramics exhibition. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

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

FILM & TELEVISION Casablanca Aug 28, 6pm.Classic Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman fi lm with Moroccan-themed 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 Satur-Play! Water Filters Aug 30, 11am-3pm.Ages 3-10 and families, try your hand at fi ltering water. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Sesame Street Live! Make a New Friend Aug 30, 10:30am and 2pm Sat, 3pm.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.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Computer Security Seminar Sep 10, 8:30am-12pm.$35, $49 couple. Register 217-524-6749 or [email protected]. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason. Farm Law/Legal Issues Workshop Sep 2, 8am-4pm. Free, lunch included. Preregistration required http://thelandconnection.org/ legalissues. 217-840-2128. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, 217-782- 4617.

Mystery of Edwards Place, Solved Aug 29, 12-1pm.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 Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Sep 1, 6-8pm.217-793-3586. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

BULLETIN BOARD 2nd Annual Car Show Aug 30, 9am-1pm.Awards at 1 p.m., Free registration at 9 a.m. Free hot dogs and soda. Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 800 McAdam Dr., Taylorville, 217- 824-2277.

APL Pet Adoptions Aug 30, 11am-4pm.Dogs and cats for adoption. 217- 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091. Backgammon Club Sep 3, 10, 6pm. Every.Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Beer School Sep 6, 10-11am.Tour brewery, learn about beer making process, sample a few of brews. Free class limited to 20 participants. Phone to register. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St, 217-670-0627.

Lawn Party Sep 6, 5-7pm.Canapès by Chef Shaun Moore, wine, dazzling fl oral designs, 19th century-style party-favors, Jazz saxophonist David Cain. $100, or $150 couple. Tickets at gift store. 217-525-1825. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

LLWGKS Monthly Meeting Aug 28, 6:30-8:30pm.Brad Boewe, Moonlit Gallery Outdoor Lighting, ideas and tips for highlighting best features in your water garden and outdoor landscaping. Free. 217-726- 8216. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue, 217-546-4631.

Localicious First Friday Sep 5, 5-8pm.Johnny and the 2G’s playing folk, bluegrass, Engrained Brewing Company, food truck, museum store open, pour bar (5-8 p.m.) Free admission and parking. 217- 782-5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386. Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Aug 30-31, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm.Carvers from across the country exhibit. Illinois Building. 546-8792. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Super Retriever Dog Jumping Competition Sep 5-7, 10am-4pm Fri, 9am- 5pm Sat, 9am-4:30pm.Local talent welcome – bring your dog to give it a try. Onsite registration only. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.

FOOD East Side Farmers Market Sep 1, 8, 8:30am-12:30pm. Mondays through Sept. 29. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Avenue East, 217-535- 3100 or 888-217-3505 . Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 28, Sep 4, 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 Sep 3 and 10, 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.

HEALTH DBSA Central Illinois Sep 2, 9, 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.Recovery program that meets 13-weeks. Preregister 899-9418 or griefshare.

org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 217-787-2323.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 2, 6:30pm.Tuesdays for 13 weeks with video seminars, support group and workbook. Register 217-414-0126 or griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636-8463.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Uniform Collection Drive for The Matthew Project

Sep 3, 6:30-8pm.Donate new elementary school uniform to hear live music as Bar Church Springfi eld teams with The Matthew Project. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St, 217-789-8988.

When Religious Freedoms Collide Aug 31, 10:30-11:30am.Some mainstream religious leaders argue their religious freedoms are under assault by secular traditions. What do they mean, are their claims true? Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Abe’s River Race Aug 30, 8am.19-mile canoe/kayak race for serious competitors and gentle fl oat on 9-mile course. $20-$40. Awards ceremony with food, live music and drinks at Riverbank Lodge after. 217-415-4378. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St, Petersburg, 632-0202.

Adult Open Tennis Tournament

Aug 30-31, Outdoor sanctioned tournament by Springfi eld Tennis Ass. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

Glow Light Run and Walk Aug 29, 7pm.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.

Springfield Short Track Motorcycle Races Aug 29-30, 2:30-10:30pm. Two popular races in the multi-purpose arena. $20. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782- 1698.

Springfield Wiffleball Association Wiffleball Tournament Aug 31, 10am.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.

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