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Holiday Happenings

Capital City Celebration Jul 3, 7pm Thu, 4pm Fri, 4:30pm Sat. Music by F5, Lick Creek and the Muni band; children’s pageant; free kids’ infl atables; activities and more. Fireworks Jul 4, 9:30pm. Fourth/Fifth and Capitol and Second and Capitol. springfi eldjaycees.org. 217-553-2082. Downtown Springfi eld.

Clara Irwin’s Traditional Strawberry Party Jul 4, 5-8pm Sat. Reading of Declaration of Independence, live entertainment plus food for purchase including strawberry daiquiris, shortcake and sundaes. ileshouse.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 217-492-5929.

Dawson Fireworks Celebration Jul 3, 5-11pm Fri. Drinks, food, Vose’s Korndogs, games, clowns, face painting, playground equipment, music by Devin Clemons, National Anthem by Melanie Dennison, fi reworks at dusk. 217-364-5975. Dawson Park, Ledlie Street, Dawson, 364-5975.

Fourth of July Celebration and Parade Jul 3-4, 6pm Fri, 10am Sat. Two day celebration with parade, concessions, children’s activities, live entertainment, fi reworks and more. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. 217-243- 5678. Nichols Park, 319 Holken Brink Drive, Jacksonville.

It’s Not Your Same Old Patriotic Music! Jul 5, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Musical program on top ten pieces of Fourth of July music, led by Penny Wollan- Kriel. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

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.

Montgomery County Fair Jun 25-28, 12am Thu-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. Carnival rides, food, drink and entertainment. Pawnee town square, Pawnee.

Books & Authors

Digital Bookmobile Jun 30, 10am-4pm Tue. National tour showcases digital content services available at the library. Learn how to check out e-books, e-audiobooks, use popular reading devices and more. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713. Orion and the Dark Storytime Jun 27, 11am Sat. Featuring Emma Yarlett’s picture-book story about a friendship that helps a boy overcome his fear of the dark. Event also offers word searches, drawing, coloring and writing exercises for children. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Theater & Comedy

Grease Jun 24-27, 8pm Wed-Sat. A fun frolic with Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. Directed by Karla Wilhelm. $8-13. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Hoogland Kids and Teens Jun 30, 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 Streets at Adams.

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 24-27, 8:30pm Wed-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. 217-793-6864. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Music: General Events

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 Streets at Adams. Frank Trompeter Gazebo Concerts at Wash. Park Jul 5, 5-6:30pm Sun. 217- 698-9367. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue 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., 544- 8380.

Keith Jones Jul 5, 6pm Sun. Part of the “Concerts in the Park” series hosted by Jacksonville Pilot Club. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Music in the Park Jun 28, 4-7pm Sun. Free outdoor concert featuring Americana and bluegrass music by The Deep Hollow and The Blue G’s. Concessions for purchase. 544-1751. Iles Park, Sixth St. and Ash St.

Neil Berg & Rita Harvey On Broadway Jun 27, 8pm Sat. Awardwinning Broadway composer and his singer/actress wife. $25-39. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160.

Phil Steinberg Jul 2, 12-1pm Thu. Part of Artist on the Plaza summer concert series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Solid Rock Jun 28, 6pm Sun. Part of the “Concerts in the Park” series hosted by Jacksonville Pilot Club. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. Springfield Municipal Band at Lincoln Park Jun 25, 7:30-9pm Thu. Annual concert. Free. 217-789-2974. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Springfield Municipal Band in Concert Jul 7, 7:30-9pm Tue. 217-789- 2974. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Art & Architecture

Artrageous Birthday Party Jun 27, 10am-5:20pm Sat. Make-it-and-take-it project, cupcake bar, games, prizes, photo ops and props. Free to public. bluedoorart.com. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St., 753-0262.

Exhibit #18 Jul 5, 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. L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Through July 2015. Trutter’s artwork, including one-ofa-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

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.

theGALLERY Jul 2, 6-10pm Thu. Open art gallery, spoken word and music. Free. 904-3050. Joe Gallina’s Pizza and Restaurant, 432 E. Monroe St., 217-522- 5271.

Varied Visions Opening Reception Jun 27, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Featuring artwork by Barbara Stevens (Watercolor), Michelle Smith (Drawing) and Jerry Josserand (Ceramics). Art talk 5:30-6pm. On display through Aug 13. Free. prairieart.org. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Film & Television

Movie in the Park: Paddington (2014) Jun 26, 7pm Fri. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District . Free. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

The Art Dealer (2014) Jun 28, 4pm Sun. Jewish Federation 2nd Annual Film Series presents award-winning 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 30, Jul 1, 10-10:30am Tue-Wed. Growing Up Wild: Puppy Dog Tales. Films shown Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July at 10am and 2pm. Free. museum.state.il.us. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 7-8, 10-10:30am Tue-Wed. The Magic School Bus In a Bee Hive. Films shown Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July at 10am and 2pm. Free. museum.state.il.us. 217-782- 5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386. Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event Jun 27, 9am-5pm Sat. Get

safety tips, lifetime record of your child’s digital fi ngerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Hotdog cookout and treats for kids. Free. kidsafeprints.com. Freedom Chevrolet-Chrysler-Jeep- Dodge, 625 S. Springfi eld St., Virden, 965-3327.

Satur-Play! - DIY Lava Lamps Jun 27, 11am-3pm Sat. Make your own lava lamp with no electricity, just chemistry. Recommended for ages 3-10 and families. Free. museum. state.il.us. 217-782-5955.

Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Satur-Play! - Ice Cream Day Jul 4, 11am-3pm Sat. Make homemade ice cream at the museum. Recommended for ages 3-10 and families. Free. museum.state.il.us. 217-782- 5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.

Nature

Central Illinois Daylily Society Daylily Show Jun 27, 12-3pm Sat. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116.

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.

Environment

Coal Ash Stories Screening Jun 30, 6:30-8pm Tue. Four short fi lms about coal ash. Learn about issues, talk with one of the fi lmmakers, fi nd out how to get involved. Hosted by the Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club. Free to public. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Green Drinks Jul 7, 7:30pm Tue. Discuss environmental issues in a relaxed setting with like-minded locals. First Tuesday of every month. Hosted by The Sierra Club Sangamon Valley Group. Free. svgsierraclub.org. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 217- 670-0627.

Lectures & Meetings

Chatham Jaycees Meeting Jul 2, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613. Fortnight for Freedom Lecture Jun 28, 12:30-1:30pm Sun. “Witnessing to the Truth: Religious Freedom’s Past and Future” by professor Matthew J. Franck. Sponsored by the Diocese of Springfi eld. Light lunch prior to lecture. Free. RSVP to [email protected]. 217- 698-8500. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth Street, 522-3342.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Jun 30, Jul 7, 6:30pm Tue. 13- week program utilizes video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Register, 414- 0126 or griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636-8463.

Heads Up Group Jun 28, 2-4pm Sun. Support group for those that have had a head injury. 217-523- 2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 0427.

Land of Lincoln Water Gardening and Koi Society Monthly Meeting Jun 25, 6:30-8:30pm Thu. Darrell Vesling offers tips on building a waterfall for a small backyard water feature. llwgs. org. 217-726-8216. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., 217-546-4631.

Personal Assistant Employers Group Jun 30, 3-4:30pm Tue. Support group for those with a disability that hire personal assistants. 217-523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-0427. Sertoma Club Jul 6, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month on fi rst fl oor next to Bennigans. 217-494-2099. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

Bulletin Board

APL New Volunteer Orientation Jul 8, 6-7:30pm Wed. Minors (under 16) must be accompanied by parent/ guardian. 15 spots. Register at [email protected]. Questions to Anne, 544-7387 x227. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road.

APL Pet Adoptions Jun 27, 11am-4pm Sat. Cats and dogs available from 11 am- 2pm at Green Hyundai Certifi ed North, 2605 N. Dirksen Pkwy. Cats and dogs available from 11 am-4pm at Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Jun 29, 11am-3pm Mon. Cats available from 11am-3pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter. org. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Jun 26, 8-9am Fri. Sangamon County Citizen Survey, second bi-annual report. Speakers: Dr. Ashley Kirzinger, John Kelker, John Stremsterfer. Coffee reception at 7:30am, program to follow. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

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. 217- 414-2955. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

Parental Equality Rally Jun 27, 8am-5pm Sat. Rally encouraging Gov. Rauner to veto SB 57. Free. 217-782-6450. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.

Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy Jun 25-26, 5-7:30pm Thu, 8:30am-4pm Fri. Three-day, multi-venue event. “Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy: Emancipation, Counter- Emancipation and the 21st Century: Is Racial Inequality Disappearing?” Free. uis.edu/ wepner/events. 217-206-6523. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy Jun 27, 9am-12pm Sat. Wepner Symposium on the Lincoln Legacy: Emancipation, Counter- Emancipation and the 21st Century: Is Racial Inequality Disappearing? Old State Capitol. Free. Information: www.uis.edu/wepner/events. 217-206-6523. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Jun 25, Jul 2, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more. Free. illinoisproductmarket.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Local Flavors Dinner Jul 2, 4:30-10pm Thu. Participating restaurants prepare a fresh, seasonal meal with produce sourced from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. 217-528-1563. La Calia, 115 N. Sixth, 217-753-1652.

Making Farm to School a Reality

Jul 1, 6pm Wed. Program highlights successful Springfi eld area farm-to-school projects, and how to make farm-to-school a reality in Illinois. Hosted by Illinois Farm to School Network and Illinois Stewardship Alliance. Free to public. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 27, Jul 1, 4, 8, 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.

History

The Wall That Heals Jun 25, 12am-11:59pm Thu. Traveling 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial plus mobile education center. Free. thewallthatheals. org. 866-990-WALL. Jacksonville Square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville. World War II Encampment Jun 27, 10am-4:30pm Sat. Featuring soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines who served during WWII; Living historians display uniforms and equipment; guest speaker Jim Opolony discusses the Soldiers of Company B at 1 and 2:30pm. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Auditions

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 30, Jul 7, 6:30-8pm Fri. 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.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Jun 25, Jul 2, 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.

Sports & Fitness

Biathlon Brigade Training Program Jul 1, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. 12-week biathlon training program created for beginners, but adaptable to all levels. Created by Memorial SportsCare athletic trainers. $50. Information, registration at MemorialSportsCare.com/ BiathlonBrigade. Memorial SportsCare, 4550 West Iles Ave., 217-757-7849. Jacksonville Passavant Team Rehab/ FCA Shootout Jun 25-26, 8am Thu-Fri.

Largest basketball tournament in the state of Illinois. 217-243- 5678. Illinois College Bruner Fitness & Recreation Center, Edgehill Road, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

PWA High Voltage Jun 27, 7-10pm Sat. Professional wrestling from the Pinfall Wrestling Association. Tickets $8 advance; $10 adults, $6 ages 6-12, 5 and under free. pinfallwrestlingspringfi eld. net. 217-572-8054. Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th St., 525-3080.

Run For Prevention 5K Jun 27, 9am-12pm Sat. Hosted by AlignLife of Springfi eld. $35 per individual, $60 per couple. $40 day of event. 217-787- 7500. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue entrance. Springfield Sliders Baseball Jul 2-3, 6:35pm Thu-Fri. 217-679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.