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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Cirque Italia May 1-3, 7:30-9:30pm Fri, 1:30-9:30pm Sat, 2:30-7:30pm Sun. An animal-free, Italian-style circus featuring a 35,000 gallon water stage. First offi cial water circus in the US. cirqueitalia.com. Free, $20. 941-704-8572. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 217-787-8560.

THEATER & COMEDY

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Apr 24-26, May 1-3, 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. Tony award-winning comedy about two middle-aged sisters in Bucks County, Penn., plus their movie star sister and her new boy toy. Presented by Hoogland Center for the Arts. $16-$18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Bonnie and Clyde Apr 24-25, 30, May 1-3, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Musical retelling of America’s most romantic outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. $7. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Comedian James Johann Apr 24-25, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. Seen on Comedy Central and HBO. $13, $15. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE. Comedian Tim Bedore Apr 25, 8-9:30pm Sat. Has appeared on Showtime, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC, FOX and A&E. $15 cash only at club, prepay online at mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Lincoln through the Arts May 1, 7pm Fri. Performances by national award-winning artists and poets that celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln. Visual arts and musical to accompany performances. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Cats Rock 2015 Benefit Concert Apr 26, 12-8pm Sun. Featuring 2nd Chance Band, Hat Trick, Big Guy and the Mob, Gracia Harrison. $5. felineranch. org. 217-503-9898. Boondocks, 2909 N. Dirksen Parkway, 217-679-0145.

Central Illinois Young Musicians’ Concert Apr 26, 4-5:30pm Sun. Annual concert of solo presentations, celebrating central Illinois young musicians. Reception to follow. Free to public. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311. Kevin Turner Apr 24, 8pm Fri. Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Lincoln and the Music He Loved Apr 29, 12pm Wed. Tribute to Lincoln performed by Springfi eld Park District carillonneur. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and enjoy. Free to public. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853. Millikin University Guitar Ensembles Apr 25, 8pm Sat. Includes works by Vivaldi, Haydn, Patrick Roux, Mozart and more. Presented by Springfield Classical Guitar Society. $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. 217-816-8832. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave., 217-522-7331.

The Fumee Gypsy Project Apr 30, 7pm Thu. Traditional European jazz with a Chicago twist. Band leader Christy Bennett. $13-$15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

The Lincoln Train May 2, 7:30pm Sat. Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs Earl Robinson’s The Lonesome Train, a musical illustration of Lincoln’s Funeral Train. Part of the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Coalition re-enactment commemoration. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

UIS Music Spring Showcase May 1, 7:30-9:30pm Fri. Featuring UIS Chorus, Chamber Orchestra, Band and UIS Music Soloist Competition Winners, Christina Shao and Billy Osbourne. Free to public. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Wartburg College Choir Concert Apr 24, 7:30-9:30pm Fri. Directed by Dr. Lee Nelson. Program is titled Spirit Song and includes a world premiere piece by Rene Clausen. Free-will offering. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

DANCE

4th Annual Williamsville Jazz Dinner Apr 25, 6-9pm Sat. Live performances by Williamsville High School and Jr. High School Jazz Bands, dinner from Hickory River Smokehouse, dancing. Doors at 5pm. $20. Williamsvillejazzdinner. eventbrite.com. Williamsville Junior High Gym, 500 S. Walnut St., Williamsville.

Tribal X-Change Apr 25, 8pm Sat.

Music, costumes, props and performances by Midwest bellydancers, including Dawn, Terri and Super Beth. $15 at door. lotusfi rebellydance.com. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Along the Water Exhibition Apr 23-25, 10am-3pm Sat, 9am- 5pm Thu-Fri. Exhibit showcases impressionistic, abstracted or conceptual perspectives of the lake. Free to public. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Artrageous First Friday May 1, 5:30-8pm Fri. Wine, appetizers, featured artist Carole Harp demonstrates the lost art of paper quilling, plus a book signing for new children’s book “Otto and Fidelia” with Annette Johnson, illustrator. 217-753- 0262. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St., 217-753-0262.

Hot Science Gallery: The

Science of Extinction Apr 23-May 6, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. A journey through the lives of mastodons and mammoths during the Ice Age. Free. 217-782-5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Images of Illinois Photography Contest Opening Reception Apr 23, 5:30-7:30pm Thu. Exhibition showcasing winners of the fourth annual Images of Illinois photography contest. Free, open to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Kitchens in Bloom Home Tour 2015 Apr 26, 12-4pm Sun. Featuring homes in Buckley Ridge Subdivision, developed by Ryan Homes and Development. Hosted by Junior League of Springfi eld. $15 advance, $20 at door. jlsil. org/fundraisers/kitchen-tour. 217-544-5557. Buckley Ridge Subdivision, Calla Lily Lane, 217- 523-3976.

Meet the Artists May 1, 5-8pm Fri. Meet the Lincoln Artists. Free, open to public. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 217-522-8006. Paradise Awaits...

May 1, 6-9pm Fri. Featuring artist Vince Merriman. Free, open to public. 217-904-3050. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4313. Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art Through Sept 13, 8:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Exhibition showcases art that incorporates words, letters or text for narrative or graphic impact from a variety of artists and mediums. Free to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Reflections Apr 23-26, 8am-7pm Thu- Sun. Drawings, paintings and calligraphy by MarySusan Farmer. Free, open to public. 217-787-3452. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence, 546-5622.

Remembering Lincoln Exhibition Through May 6, 8:30am-5pm M-Sa, 12-5 Sun. Exhibition featuring rarely seen objects honoring the memory of our 16th president. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

FILM & TELEVISION

DamNation Apr 23, 7-9pm Thu. Hosted by Liberty Brew & View. Guest speaker following fi lm. Free, open to public. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

UIS Movie: Bread and Tulips May 1, 7-9pm Fri. Pane e tulipani. This fi lm is in Italian. Rated PG-13. An Italian housewife fi nds herself stranded during a family vacation and hitchhikes her way home. Free to public. 217-206-6665. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Discovery After Dark Apr 24, 7pm Fri. Guided, noctournal tour of zoo. Residents: $6 adult, $4 child. Non: $8.50 adult, $6.50 child. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821. Family Game Night Apr 24, 6-8pm Fri. Bring your own game or choose from ours. Free, open to public. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Satur-Play! - Compostable Art Apr 25, 11am-3pm Sat. Using natural dyes, fruits and veggies, make one-of-a-kind art you can keep or dispose of naturally. Recommended for ages 3-10 and families. Free, open to public. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

SCIENCE

Friday Night Star Parties Apr 24, 8-10pm Fri. Enter observatory from southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

NATURE

Bird Hikes at LMG Apr 25, May 2, 8-9:30am Sat. Led by local bird expert Kevin Veara. All levels of birders welcome. Free to public. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111. Blossom Time Hikes Apr 25-26, May 2-3, 2-3pm Sat- Sun. Naturalist-led hike along trails to identify native woodland wildfl owers found throughout the Garden. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

Illinois Native Plant Society Plant Sale Apr 25, 9am-2pm Sat. Purchase native Illinois prairie and woodland plants of all sizes grown by INPS members. Commodity Pavilion, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698.

Wildflower Nature Walks Apr 25, 10am, 2pm Sat. Walks on Elkhart Hill guided by Gilette Ransom and Susan Jeffers. Reservation forms online at elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Elkhart, Elkhart.

ENVIRONMENT

Introduction to Sustainable Landscaping Apr 28, 1:30pm Tue. U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, Chris Enroth discusses sustainable lawns, handling stormwater, healthy soils and reducing your eco-footprint. Preregister at web.extension. illinois.edu/lms. U of I Extension Offi ce, 700 S. Airport Road, 217- 782-4617.

The Greenest of Springfield Awards Kickoff Reception Apr 29, 6pm Wed. For small business owners, managers. Presentation of 2015 individual achievement awards plus explanation of 2016 program for potential participants. Hosted by Sustainable Springfi eld Inc. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4313.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

The Fight for Lincoln’s Burial Site Apr 23, 11:30-1:30pm Thu. UIS Lunch & Learn Series presentation by Dr. Wayne Temple, author and internationally recognized authority on Abraham Lincoln. $20 per person, includes program and lunch. Registration, uiaa.org/uis. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Land of Lincoln Water Gardening and Koi Society Monthly Meeting Apr 23, 6:30-8:30pm Thu. Topic: Rain Gardens, presented by Andrew Holsinger of the University of Illinois Extension. Service. lwgs.org. 217-726- 8216. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., 217-546-4631.

Millikin University’s 2015 James W. Moore Lecture Apr 27, 7:30pm Mon. Speaker Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), on his dedicatation to cleaning up and preserving our nation’s rivers. Free, open to public. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur, 217-424- 6318.

Music in Lincoln’s Time Apr 29, 6pm Wed. Presentation by speaker Christian McWhirter, assistant editor for The Papers of Abraham Lincoln. Music by Wild Columbine. Free, open to public. Limit 75. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Organic Turf Seminar Apr 25, 10-11am Sat. Mark McWilliams on organic and sustainable products that bring soil back to life. Free to public. CopperTree Outdoor Lifestyles, 3111 Cockrell Lane, 217-793- 0900.

Personal Assistant Employers Group Apr 28, 3-4:30pm Tue. Support group for those with a disability that hire personal assistants. Free, open to public. 217-523- 2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 0427.

Sangamon Valley Iris

Society Meeting Apr 24, 7-9pm Fri. “Historical Irises” by Margaret Kelly. Free to public. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr., Rochester.

Springfield Social Club April Event Apr 29, 5:30-8:30pm Wed. Sponsored Charity is American Diabetes Association. The Corner Pub and Grill, 3271 W. Iles Ave., 217-546-3600 .

Symposium: Mourning Father Abraham Apr 30, 7-9pm Thu. Featured speakers are Michael Burlingame, UIS, Martha Hodes, New York University, and Louis Masur, Rutgers University. Free, seating is fi rst come, fi rst served. 217-206-7094. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

BULLETIN BOARD

Ani-Mall Mega Pet Expo and Adoption Event Apr 25, 10am-2pm Sat. Shop, adopt, activities, demonstrations. Well-behaved pets on leashes welcome. $3, portion of proceeds support local animal shelters. Illinois State Fair Grounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-6661.

APL New Volunteer Orientation Apr 23, 6-7:30pm Thu. Informational session for those interested in volunteering with APL. Must be 16 or accompanied by parent or guardian. Space is limited, preregistration required. volunteer@apl-shelter.org. 217- 544-7387. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road.

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 25, 10am-2pm Sat. Cats and dogs available 11am-4pm at PetSmart. Cats and dogs available at the AniMALL Pet Expo and Mega Adoption Event at the Expo Building on the State Fairgrounds from 10am-2pm. 217-544-7387.

Backgammon Club Apr 29, 6pm Wed. Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave., 217-546-2111.

Baseball Themed Trivia Night Apr 24, 7pm Fri. Hosted by Springfi eld Area Home Builders Association. $10 per person. 217-698-4941. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787- 2360.

Smart Solutions Home Efficiency Program Apr 25, 10:30am Sat. CWLP energy services offi ce shares effi ciency tips and shows customers how to prepare homes for summer cooling season. Free weatherization and water saver kits to all. Free to public. Registration, 789-2070, by April 23, noon. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753- 4900.

The Springfield Jaycees Lawnmower Clinic Apr 25, 8am-1pm Sat. Lawnmowers serviced. $45 for a two-cycle motor or $55 for a four-cycle motor. Proceeds help the Springfi eld Jaycees support local charities. O’Reilly Auto Parts West Jefferson, 1501 West Jefferson, 217-793-1872.

Trivia Night for St. Joseph’s Home Apr 25, 7-10pm Sat. $15 per person or $100 per table of eight. Register, 529-5596 or funddev@saintjosephshome.org. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry.

FOOD

Morel Mushroom Dinner May 1-2, 8, 6-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Annual fundraiser for Slow Food Springfi eld. Menu forthcoming. Vegetarian option available. Tables of 8. Reservations and prepayment required, four-course dinner is $65 per person, slowfoodspringfi eld.org. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4313.

HISTORY

A Mourning Tea Apr 30, 2-3:30pm Thu. Hot tea, sandwiches, sweets and presentation on 19th century mourning customs by The Tea Ladies of Bloomington. $30. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Civil War Encampment May 1-3, 6am-8pm Fri-Sun. Dawn until dusk. Band concerts in various locations, Civil War artifact museum and more. Free, open to public. Benedictine University at Springfi eld, 1500 N. Fifth Street, 217-525-1420.

Civil War Encampment May 1-3, 6am-8pm Fri-Sun. Dawn until dusk. 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry (Reactivated) on south lawn. Free, open to public. lincolnfuneraltrain.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Flag Retreat Ceremony May 1, 6:30pm Fri. Presentation by the 114th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry (Reactivated) of American fl ag to a cemetery visitor in honor of President Lincoln. Free, open to public. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 217-789-2340.

Mourning Father Abraham: Lincoln’s Assassination and the Public’s Response Apr 30, 7pm Thu. Scholarly symposium featuring Dr. Michael Burlingame, Dr. Martha Hodes and Dr. Louis Masur exploring the public’s view of Lincoln’s life and death. Reception and book signing to follow. Free to public. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Opening Commemorative Ceremony May 2, 11am Sat. Conducted by dignitaries, color guard and Civil War re-enactors. Seating available on a fi rst-come, fi rstserved basis. Near Old State Capitol at Washington and Sixth Streets. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 9363.

Sacred to the Memory: 19th Century Mourning Artifacts May 1, 9am-5pm Fri. Artifacts and rituals associated with mourning in 19th century America, featuring rarely-seen items from the collection of Timothy Krause. Free to public. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Spring Bus Tour Apr 26, 1-5pm Sun. Bus tour to sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville. Tour guides in 19th century period attire. Meet at 12:30pm. $15, $5 children 12 and under. Reservations, 479-4144. Illinois College, McGaw Fine Arts Building, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville,

Steps on the Road to Freedom Apr 29, 7pm Wed. Robert J. Davis directs and produces reenactment of Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. Also featuring Union Baptist Church Choir, Mimes and Praise Dance teams. 414-5016. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 217-544-8115.

The Lincoln Train is Coming May 1, 2pm Fri. A talk on the incredible journey of the Lincoln Funeral Train featuring photographs, artifacts, fi rstperson accounts and legends.

Presented by Dr. Wayne Wesolowski. Seating limit: 150. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth Street, 522-3342.

Women’s Experience | of the Korean War Apr 25, 2-3pm Sat. Dr. Lee disucsses the roles of North and South Korean women during the Korean War. Free to public. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

HEALTH

20th Annual Wound Care Symposium Apr 30, 8am-4pm Thu. Open to any health care providers interested in wound care. $100 for six contact hours, two meals, all materials. $10 discount if registered before April 1. siumed.edu/plastics. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 217-545-6314.

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Apr 28, May 5, 6:30-8pm Tue. Support for those affected by a mood disorder, including friends and family. Free. 217-761-4710. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 217-528-3407.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Apr 23, 30, 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.

Kids Good Grief Camp Apr 26, 12-4pm Sun. Supportive, fun camp for children ages 6-12 who have lost a loved one. Cost is $10, scholarships available. 217-247-4421. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-753-0702.

Savor Apr 25, 5-9pm Sat. Annual fundraiser for genHkids with live music, open bar, chef demonstrations, live auction.$125 per person, sponsorship packages available. More info, genhkids.org. Long Bridge Golf Course Clubhouse, 1055 Camp Sangamo Road, 744-8311.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Power & Accommodation: the US and Russia Apr 26, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presented by Roy Wehrle, UIS Professor Emeritus, Economics and Public Affairs. Examine four peace settlements after four wars to study how accomodation and power are used and how it relates to Russia today. Free, open to public. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Worship by Levi Vincent Apr 25, 6-8pm Sat. Original and popular contemporary Christian worship music by musician and songwriter Levi Vincent. Free, open to public. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Autism Awareness Walk and Family Fun Day Apr 25, 9:30-2am Sat. Autism awareness walk, family fun day, bounce houses, magician, games, face painting, silent auction, 50/50 raffl e and more. Free, donations accepted. More information, 585-1421, autismcil.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-753- 0702.

SBC Cycling Challenge #1 Apr 26, 9am Sun. Test your fi tness before the Capital City Century. Choose from 25, 50 and 100 mile routes. Maps at spfl dcycling.org. 217-624- 2016. Rochester Station, Walnut Street, Rochester.

SCHEELS Golf Demo Day Apr 25, 11am-4pm Sat. Try out the newest in clubs and drivers. All participants recieve three free holes in Scheels golf similator. Free, open to public. 217-726-6330. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Drive, 217-546-8881.