FAIRS & FESTIVALS

11th Annual Music and Wine Festival May 24-25, 1pm Sun-Mon. Live music, fresh grilled food, wine and more. hillprairiewinery.com. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217- 635-9900.

A Spirited Stroll May 23, 1-4pm.Memorial day celebration featuring ice cream social, kids activities, historic tree tour, Springfi eld Historian Kathryn Harris, music by Springfi eld Municipal Band and Wildwood Strings. Free to public. Food and drink for purchase. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 217- 789-2340.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

An Evening with Sherlock Holmes May 21, 7-8pm.Local Sherlock Holmes impersonator Robert Seufert, trivia, mystery, music and more. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

ArtLiterations May 21, 5-7pm.Featured author is fi ction writer Meagan Cass, author of Range of Motion (Magic Helicopter Press, 2014). Featured artist is Hugh Henderson. Cool jazz by Mark Russillo and John Crisp. Free to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

Book Signing with WWII Vet May 23, 1-3pm.Book signing of “Nuts” with storyteller and World War II Veteran Vincent Speranza. Free to public. Free coffee or espresso for vets or active duty military personnel with ID. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Sherlock Holmes Society Dinner Meeting May 23, 6:30pm.Pondicherry Lodgehosted discussion of “The Yellow Face”.

Gala affair. All guests will order off menu. Open to public. sherlock.lolopop. org. 217-546-8387. Lonzerotti’s Italian Restaurant, 600 E. State St. Jacksonville, 217-243-7151.

THEATER & COMEDY Grace Among the Leavings May 22, 24-23, 8pm Fri, 8pm Sun-Sat. theatreinthepark.net. $8-13. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Next to Normal May 22-24, 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm.2010 Pulitzer Prize-winner for drama. Contemporary rock musical about a suburban household grappling with the mother’s bipolar disorder. hcfta. org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Elvis Himselvis Concert May 23, 7:30am.Featuring Elvis impersonator Elvis Himselvis (Rick Dunham), plus band and dancers. $15, $14 seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

Fourth Saturday Gospel Jamboree May 23, 5-9pm.Featuring central Illinois southern gospel group “Saved by Grace”. Light meal at 5pm, concert at 6pm. Freewill offering will be taken. Clementine Memorial Church, 2175 N. 11th St., 217- 652-0423.

Joshua’s Troop May 23, 8-10pm.Energetic Chicagobased contemporary gospel youth choir. $20 advance, $25 door. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 217-544- 8115.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Exhibit #12 May 24, 8pm-1am.Pop-up art gallery compliments live music by Tom Irwin. 217-904-3050. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St., 217-525- 6399. Ghosting: A Collection of Works 2014-2015 May 23, 30, 1-4pm.Ghosting: A Collection of Works 2014- 2015 from Mike Rea. Wooden sculptures. Also available for viewing by appointment. demoprojectspace.com. Free to public. 217-523-2631. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217- 206-6506.

In Lincoln’s Time Exhibition May 21-23, 26-30, Jun 2-3, 12- 7pm Tue-Sat. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Natural Inspirations Art Exhibition May 21-23, 26-30, Jun 2-3, 12- 7pm Tue-Sat. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Pro-Text Additions from the Collection May 24-Aug 23, 8:30am- 5:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm. Complimentary exhibit to Pro- Text: When Words Enter Visual Art, featuring visual art from the ISM Fine Art Collection. Free to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Jr/Sr Naturalists May 23, 9am-4pm.Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. 217-529-1111.

Text Talks May 21, 7-8pm.Gallery discussions featuring Thom Whalen, Allison Lacher and Betsy Dollar. Moderated by Assistant Director of Art and Pro-Text curator Robert Sill. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

Satur-Play!- Art of Kite Making May 23, 11am-3pm.Create your own kite that soars through the air. Recommended for ages 3-10 and families. Free to public. 217- 782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Summer Passport Program May 25-Aug 16, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm.New search list available every two weeks. Complete all six search activities to complete your passport. Free to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

NATURE Dividing Perennials May 21, 5:30pm.Demonstration by master gardener volunteers on dividing various perennials, ornamental grasses, mums. 30 minutes followed by Q&A. Gardens in front of Building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.

Springfield Audubon Society Walk & Program May 21, 5:30-6:30pm.Walk and identify invasive species around Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, plus program discussing the problems invasive species create and how to manage those threats. Free, open to public. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

ENVIRONMENT

Designing a Sustainable Springfield Part 2 May 26, 6:30-7:45pm.Joint event hosted by the Sierra Club and Sustainable Springfi eld, featuring architect David Parker and John Shafer. Free to public. 217-652-7489. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753- 4900.

LECTURES & MEETINGS IWIL Annual Scholarship Luncheon May 21, 11:30am-1pm. Presentation of Chrysalis Award and $1,000 scholarships to three Sangamon County high school seniors. $23 non-members and walkins. Registration at iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

Land of Lincoln Water Gardening and Koi Society Monthly Meeting May 28, 6:30-8:30pm.“Art in the Garden” with Jeff Garland, Professor of Art at Illinois College in Jacksonville. Visitors welcome. llwgs.org. 217-726- 8216. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., 217-546-4631.

Personal Assistant Employers Group May 26, 3-4:30pm.Support for those with a disability that hire personal assistants. More info, 523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 0427.

Retired State Employee Association Monthly Meeting May 27, 1:30pm.Information and updates on topics important to state retirees. Guest Speaker Sue Tin from Camp Coco, SIU School of Medicine. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

BULLETIN BOARD APL Pet Adoption May 23, 11am-4pm.Cats and dogs available 11am-2pm at Green Hyundai Offsite Sale inside the old Hobby Lobby at 1987 Wabash Ave., Springfi eld. Cats and dogs available 11am- 4pm at PetSmart 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions May 24, 11am-3pm.Cats available from 11am-3pm, dogs available from 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast May 22, 8-9am.Featured guest The Honorable Jim Langfelder, Mayor, City of Springfi eld. Coffee reception at 7:30am. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

PechaKucha Night Volume 19 May 21, 7:20pm.Locals give interesting and inspiring presentations. Doors at 6, presentations begin 7:20pm. $8. 217-789-2377. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Raminator Monster Truck May 23, 10am-4pm.See Ram sponsored monster truck, meet the drivers, collect autographs and photos with Hall Brothers Racing Team. Free to public. Raminator.com. Bob Brady Auto Mall, 4025 E. Boyd Road, Decatur, 217-876-3800.

Starting Your Business in Illinois May 27, 1:30-3:30pm.Illinois Small Business Development Center workshop on preparing a business plan, fi nancing, legal forms, registering a business name and taxes. Free to public. Registration, 544-7232. LLCC Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, 217-786-2200.

FOOD Old Capitol Farmers Market May 23, 27, 30, Jun 3, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and.Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays feature entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

HISTORY

A Screaming Eagle Remembers World War II May 26, 6pm.Local author Vincent Speranza, member of the 101st Airborne and veteran of the division’s historic stand at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. 6pm book signing, 6:30pm presentation. Free. Reservations, presidentlincoln. Illinois.gov or 558-8434. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St. 217- 782-5764.

The Forgotten Soldiers of the Korean War-Dr. Bonnie Oh May 23, 2-3pm.Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 523-7230.

HEALTH

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group May 26, Jun 2, 6:30-8pm. 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 May 21, 28, 6:30pm.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.

SPORTS & FITNESS 8th Annual Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk May 23, 8am.Choose from 10K run, 5K run or 1-mile walk. 5K or 1-mile walk: $20, $25. 10K run: $30, $35. getmeregistered. com/BMcMVeterans5k. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Abe’s River Race May 23, 8am.13.5-mile canoe/kayak/wooden boat race on Sangamon River for singles, doubles and youths. $30 per paddler. Awards ceremony with food, live music and drinks at Riverbank Lodge after. lincolnheritagewatertrail. org. 217-415-4378. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St., Petersburg, 632-0202.

Illinois/ARAB Inc. Arabian Horse Show May 27-31, 8am-8pm Wed- Sat, 8am-5pm.Top Arabian show horses in the country compete at one of North America’s largest sport horse shows. Free for spectators. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698.

Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race May 24, 7:30am-4pm. Motorcyles race the worlds’ fastest one mile track. $30 advance, $40 race week. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698.

Springfield Sliders Baseball May 27, 30, Jun 2-3, 6:35pm. Affordable, family friendly entertainment. Fireworks nights, giveaways, special appearances and more. Adults $5, Seniors/kids/military $5. 217-679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave. and Michigan Ave.

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