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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

How to Surprise a Dad and How to Babysit a Grandpa Storytime Jun 20, 11am Sat. Special fathers’ day storytime featuring two terrifi c stories by Jean Reagan. Fun activities, celebrations for granddads, dads and their children. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

8th Annual Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival Jun 26-28, 5pm Fri, 5pm Sat, 8am Sun. Three-day bluegrass festival featuring The Harmans, Art Stevenson and High Water, Punches Family, Charlie and the Girls, Blue River, Bluegrass Express, The Burie Family, and Flat Mountain. Weekend pass, single day tickets available, $5 -$25. 217-243-5678. Crazy Horse Campground, 2113 Crazy Horse Road, Ashland, 217-886-2089. Assumption Fest Jun 25-27, 6-11pm Thur, 5pm- 12:30am Fri, 11am-12:30am Sat. Three-day free fair with free parking. Pet show, parade, queen contests, live music, entertainment, BMX show and so much more. 217-820-1690. Assumption.

Enos Park’s Rock the Block Jun 19, 5-9:30pm Fri. Kids activities, food, beer and wine tent, sculpture dedication, live music by Blaine Kneller, Hannah & the Drummerboyz, Brooke Thomas and After Sunset. Free to public. epnia. com. 217-572-1500. Enos Park Sculpture Garden, Enos Avenue between 7th and 8th Sts.

Grierson Days: Civil War and All Veterans Celebration Jun 19-21, 4-7pm Fri, 10am-7pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun. Largest mounted Civil War reenactment in the Midwest. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Macoupin County Fair Jun 18-20, 8:30am-9pm Thu-Sat. The oldest county fair in Illinois. Rides, entertainment, queen competition, livestock and agriculture exhibits, prizes. $5 per person, includes parking and unlimited rides or $20 season pass. macoupincountyfair. org. 217-854-9422. Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Rte. 4, Carlinville.

Montgomery County Fair Jun 24-28, 12am Wed-Sun. Queen pageant, truck and tractor pulls, horse show. $5 includes free carnival rides and free parking. montgomeryfair.org. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 300 Water St., Butler. Pawnee Prairie Days Jun 25-27, 6-11:30pm Thur-Fri, 8am- 11:30pm Sat. June 25-27. Carnival rides, food, drink and entertainment. Pawnee town square, Pawnee.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 18-21, 7am Thu-Sun.

Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5-$25. 488-2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin. The Heart of Jacksonville 19th Annual Plaza Car Show Jun 19, 9am-3pm Fri. Judged show. Registration at 8am. Music by Geezer from 12:30-2pm. $20 entry fee. Questions, 883-9221. jacksonvilleil. org. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville.

Books & Authors

ArtLiterations Jun 18, 5-7pm Thu. Celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds. Author/musician Mark Russillo, artists Lonnie Cain and Bernie Hatcher. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787. Discussion with Dr. Andrew Lam Jun 24, 7pm Wed. Best-selling author and surgeon Dr. Andrew Lam discusses his recently published books, Saving Sight and Two Sons of China. Free to public. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900. Nature Book Club Jun 18, 10:30am-12pm Thu. Discussion of My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir. Monthly meetings open to public. More information, [email protected]. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

THEATER & COMEDY

Grease Jun 19-21, 25-27, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. A fun frolic with Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. Directed by Karla Wilhelm. theatreinthepark.net. $8-13. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

James and the Giant Peach Jun 25-28, 10am Thurs; 10am, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. New musical version of the classic children’s book presented by the Hoogland Teens. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $10 ages 12 and under. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Spamalot Jun 18-20, 25-27, 8:30pm Thu-Sat, Loving rip-off of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Musical retelling of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Tickets: $12- $14 reserved, $6-$10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

All Church Pew Rally Spring Concert Jun 20, 6pm Sat. Featuring Southern Gospel Artist Russ Taff, local jazz group The PaperRoute, plus other local musicians. Limited seating. $20 suggested donation. 217-523-2046. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St. Andrea and Thomas Drury in Concert Jun 19, 7:30pm Fri. Soprano Andrea Drury and organist Thomas Drury perform operatic works by Handel, Vierne’s “Les Angelus” and more. Reception to follow. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Christian Singer Joe Schnoebelen Jun 20, 10am-4pm Sat. Plus food, games, DJ Tom, 50/50 raffl e, silent auction, more. Free admission, food for purchase. Harvard Park Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ninth, 522- 6202. Flute Choir with Theresa O’Hare Jun 25, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza series. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

Frank T, Russel Brazzel Italian Opera Gazebo Recital Jun 21, 5-6:30pm Sun. Opera and early Italian music, now with classical guitar pieces. Bring a seat, lawn chair and cooler. Free to public. 217- 698-9367. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Ave. entrance.

Gospel Music Gathering Jun 27, 11am-3pm Sat. Gospel sing featuring Paul Summers, Harmony, Mark and Pam Fisher, Stan Lowe, New Jerusalem Singers and Instruments of Faith. Food available. Free to public. 217- 652-0423. Fairview Baptist Church, 2001 N. 21st St., 217- 544-8380. Highest Praise Concert Jun 23, 7pm Tue. Highschoolers interested in worship ministry perform music and drama on 12-day US tour. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636- 8463.

Neil Berg & Rita Harvey On Broadway Jun 27, 8pm Sat. Awardwinning Broadway composer and his singer/actress wife. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160. Rylie Bourne Jun 18, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza series. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving Jun 20, 1:30-3:30pm Sat. Tenth anniversary celebration for SDAT featuring uplifting performances by some of Springfi eld’s most prestigious, faith-based ensembles. Free, preregistration encouraged at sdart-concert.eventbrite.com. 217-787-0481. Sacred Heart- Griffi n High School, 1200 W. Washington, 217-787-1595. Springfield Municipal Band at Lincoln Park Jun 25, 7:30-9pm Thu. Annual concert. Free. 217-789-2974. Lincoln Park, Fifth St. and Sangamon Ave., 217-544- 1751.

DANCE

Central Illinois Irish Dancers Jun 23, 12-1pm Tue. Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza series. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Exhibit #16 Jun 21, 8pm-1am Sun. Pop-up art gallery compliments live music by Tom Irwin. Free to public. 904-3050. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St., 217- 525-6399. Jeff Boshart & His Odd Spaces Through June 27, 9-5am Mon- Fri, 10-3am Sat. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Pro-Text Additions from the Collection Through Aug 23, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art Through Sept. 13, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Quilted Keepsakes Quilt Show June 2-30, 10am-5pm Tue- Sat. Admission includes house tour, quilt show, carriage barn, farm museum, covered bridge, gardens and grounds. $3 adults, $1 ages 12-18, 11 and under free. C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton, 935-6066.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park: Paddington (2014) Jun 19, 7pm Fri. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District . Free. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. No Place on Earth (2012) Jun 21, 4pm Sun. Jewish Federation 2nd Annual Film Series presents awardwinning fi lms from around the world. Tickets, $7 adults/$5 students with ID. To purchase, 787-7223 or sjf@ shalomspringfi eld.org. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 23-24, 10am, 2pm Tue- Wed. “The Magic School Bus Rocks & Rolls.” Films shown Tuesdays and Wednesdays June and July at 10am and 2pm. Free, open to the public. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Magician Richard Landry & Snowball the Rabbit Jun 23, 2pm Tue. Special performance as part of the “Read to the Rhythm” summer reading program for kids and teens. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert Jun 21, 12-4pm Sun. Cereal box collage workshop for families led by New York artist and author Michael Albert. Free, open to public. 217-782- 5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.

Satur-Play! - More S’mores, Please! Jun 20, 11am-3pm Sat. Create a solar oven to “cook” mini s’mores. 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 Jun 18-30, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Fun, self-guided search activities for grades K-5. New search available every two weeks. Free. museum.state.il.us. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

SCIENCE

Hot Science Gallery: The Science of Extinction Through Sept. 10, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

NATURE

CFA-MWR Awards Cat Show Jun 20, 8:30am-3:30pm Sat. Midwest Region of the Cat Fanciers’ Association annual awards cat show. Adoptable cats, vendors, more. $3 individual; $2.50 seniors; $11 families. 636-931-5432. cfamwr.org. ISF Illinois Building, 801 Sangamon Ave. Stone Salad Hike Jun 27, 1-3:30pm Sat. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian salads will be created with various farmers’ market ingredients brought by attendees. Enjoy wooded trails and fellowship. Free to public. svgsierraclub.org. Lewis Memorial Acres, 399 S. Koke Mill Road.

Piano Recital by Mark Bartlett Jun 20, 7pm Sat. Featuring works of Ravel, Chopin, Bernstein, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. Free. First Christian Church, 700 S. 6th St., 528-3407.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

ECCE Speaker Series Jun 23, 7pm Tue. “Challenges to Americans and American Journalists’ Understanding of the Middle East in the Age of Jihad and ISIS” with Newsweek political correspondent and UIS alumnae Nina Burleigh. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Illinois Women in Leadership 2015 Annual Meeting Jun 18, 5:15pm Thu. Socialize, meet new IWIL board, buffet dinner at 6:15pm, more.

Tickets: iwil.biz. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418. Retired State Employee Association Monthly Meeting Jun 24, 1:30pm Wed. Information and updates on topics important to State retirees. Guest speaker Bernie Schoenburg, State Journal- Register. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Victim/Survivor Support Group Jun 18, 6-7pm Thu. Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD Illinois, 2070 W. Monroe St. #B, 523-6233.

BULLETIN BOARD

APL New Volunteer Orientation Jun 24, 6-7:30pm Wed. Minors (under 16) must be accompanied by parent/ guardian. 15 spots. Register at volunteer@apl-shelter. org. Questions to Anne, 544- 7387 x227. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road.

APL Pet Adoptions Jun 21, Cats available 11am- 3pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217-544- 7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091. APL Pet Adoptions Jun 19, 5-8pm Fri. Cats and dogs available. apl-shelter. org. 217-544-7387. Upscale Collectible Sale, 1650 Wabash, Suites B and D.

APL Pet Adoptions Jun 20, Cats and dogs available 8-11:30am at our annual Upscale Collectible Sale, 1650 Wabash Ave., Suites B, C, and D. Cats available from 10am- 1pm at 217-544-7387. Lowes, 2560 N. Dirksen Parkway, 217- 535-4540. Korean War Veterans Association State Convention Jun 26-27, 1-10pm Fri, 10am- 10pm Sat. Meet Korean War Veterans, learn about their experiences. Registration info, 320-8331 or 422-9508. $5 both days. $25 for Satuday evening dinner. kwva.org. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.

FOOD

Annual Chicken Wing Cook-off Jun 21, 12pm Sun. Festival features dueling pianos, chicken wings, wine and more. hillprairiewinery.com Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217-635-9900. Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Jun 18, 25, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more. Free. illinoisproductmarket. com. Illinois State Fair, The Shed, Illinios State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Local Flavors Dinner Jun 18, 4:30-10:10pm Thu. Participating restaurants prepare a fresh, seasonal meal with produce sourced from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. 217-528-1563. Augie’s Front Burner, 109 S. Fifth St., 217-544-6979.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 20, 24, 27, Jul 1, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat. 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. Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jun 21, 7am-1pm Sun. Fathers’ Day breakfast includes pancakes, sausage patties and a drink. $7 adults, $4 ages 6-12, 5 and under free. 217-725-7113. Springfi eld Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road, 217-793- 7728.

HISTORY

Author Martha Joynt Kumar Jun 23, 6pm Tue. Author of “Before the Oath: How George W. Bush and Barack Obama Managed a Transfer of Power.” Book signing 6pm, lecture 6:30pm. Free. Reservations, PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov or 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Evening with the Creators Jun 18, 6:30pm Thu. LifeFormations, the team that designed and built the 49 fi gures in the ALPM, will explain their work, demonstrate how fi gures are made, pass around props, live cast of an audience members’ hand. Reception to follow. $12.50 public, $11.25 members. Reservations, PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov or 553-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-782-5764.

Fly on the Ford Jun 18, 20-21, 2-5pm Thurs, 9am-5pm Fri-Sun. Experience the golden age of aviation with a fl ight on one of the world’s fi rst commercial airliners, the Liberty Ford 5-AT-B. Advance fl ights: $70 adult, $50 children age 17 and under. Walk ups: $75. fl ytheford.org. 877-952-5395. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 217-788-9200.

Korean War Gun Show-and- Tell-Darin Miller Jun 20, 2-3pm Sat. Speaker Darin Miller discusses various weaponry used by soldiers in the Koren War. Free. kwnm. org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523- 7230. LMG Historical Walk Jun 20-21, 6:30-7:30pm Sat, 2-3pm Sun. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

AUDITIONS

Land of Lincoln Chorus Open Auditions Jun 23, 7pm Tue. Open auditions for Land of Lincoln Chorus. Information, 451- 2112. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Lungevity’s Breathe Deep Springfield 5k Walk/Fun Run Jun 25, 8:30-11:30am Thu. In memory of Vicitoria White. $25 adults, children under 13 free, discounts for students with ID. lungevity.org/springfi eld. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-544-1751.

HEALTH

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Jun 23, 30, 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., 528- 3407.

End Dieting Forever Jun 22, 6:30-8pm Mon. Video presentation by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Dietary and nutritional advice for a healthier, happier life. Sponsored by Springfi eld Vegetarian Association. Free. 217-546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Jun 18, 25, 6:30pm Thu. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816-1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Fortnight for Freedom Prayer Rally Jun 23, 12-12:30pm Tue. Pray for religious liberty in the U.S. and around the world. Free. 217-698-8500. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Jacksonville Passavant Team Rehab/FCA Shootout Jun 24, 26-25, 8am Wed, 8am Fri-Thu. Largest basketball tournament in the state of Illinois. Featuring Illinois College, MacMurray College and JHS Bowl. jacksonvilleil. org. 217-243-5678. Illinois College Bruner Fitness & Recreation Center, Edgehill Road, Jacksonville, 217-245- 3000. Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Jun 20, 7:30am. 9/10-mile lake swim, 24.8-mile rolling rural bike, 6.2-mile run through historic 1800s pioneer village. triharderpromotions. com 217-341-1309. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg.

SCHEELS 5K Jun 20, 7:30-8:45am Sat. Fast, fl at, out-and-back 5K plus Kiddie Fun Run. Hosted by SCHEELS, Rotary, Habitat for Humanity and Capitol Radio Group. $30. $10 fun run. scheels.com/events. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330. Springfield Sliders Baseball Jun 18-19, 21 6:35pm Thu-Fri., 5:05pm Sun. 217-679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon Jun 20, 8am. 500-yard lake swim, 13-mile rolling rural roads bike, 3.1-mile run through 1800s pioneer village. triharderpromotions.com. 217- 341-1309. Lake Petersburg Peach Street Boat Ramp, Petersburg.