FAIRS & FESTIVALS

3rd Annual Paint the Street Festival Jul 18, 2-10pm.Paint a square of Washington Street. Live music, food vendors, kids activities. Over 300 6x6 foot squares will be painted to create a gallery under the stars. Free admission. $30 per square, supplies provided. springfi eldart.org. 217-523-2631. Downtown Springfi eld,

Chatham Sweet Corn Festival Jul 17-18, 4:30pm-12am Fri, 10am-12am.Features world famous sweet corn and cow chip throw, Miss Sweet Corn Pageant, live entertainment, Crossfi t XLT competition, Zumba and more. chathamjaycees.net. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham, Grace UMC Block Party Jul 18, 10am-6pm.BBQ demonstations, free health screening, bake sale, dunk tank, basketball games, golf games, free bounce houses and more. Open to public. 217-523-3335. Grace United Methodist Church, 1612 E. Capitol Ave., 523-3335.

Lake Press Club - SUMMERFEST Jul 18, 4pm. Food, beer and music. 217-529-1221. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 217-529-1221.

Books & Authors

ArtLiterations Jul 16, 5-7pm.A celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds. Featuring fl ash fi ction author Jim O’Loughlin. Free. 217-544-2787. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Manga Mania Jul 19, 9am-9pm.Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Activities, giveaways, more. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Minions Fun Jul 17, 7pm.Become a certifi ed Minion, attend Villain-Con, search for the most despicable villain, activities and giveaways. Free. Pre-register in store. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Poets in the Parlor: Sandra Marchetti Jul 19, 2-3pm.Author of Confl uence, A Detail in the Landscape, The Canopy and more. Free, open to public. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S.

Fifth St., 524-0901.

Star Wars Saturday Jul 18, 9am-10pm.Activities, cosplay, trivia, products and a chance to win a Star Wars character standee. For fans of all ages. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

THEATER & COMEDY

Children of Eden Jul 17-19, 23-25, 8pm Fri, 8am Sat-Sun, 8am Thu-Sat. A joyous, inspirational musical about parents, children and faith. $8-13. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Distant Memories Jul 21, 28, 5:30-6:30pm Tue, 5:30- 6:30pm.217-782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Legacy Theatre’s Mary Poppins selections Jul 21, 12-1pm.The troupe presents selections as part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza summer performance series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753-3519.

Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, Mary Poppins Jul 16-19, 22-26, 8pm Wed-Sat, 2pm.Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and Walt Disney fi lm. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Seussical Jul 16-18, 23-25, 8:30pm Thu-Sat, 8:30pm Thu-Sat. A musical adventure for all ages featuring Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters, led by the Cat in the Hat. $6-$14. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Amy Benton Jul 16, 12-1pm.Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza summer performance series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, Bobby Messano Jul 16, 7pm.Blues Hall of Fame Legend Bobby Messano. Presented by Illinois Coalition of the Blind. $25 at door. bobbymessano.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

LLCC hosts Road Scholar choral program Jul 17, 2pm.Lincoln Land Community College is hosting a highlight of the week is A concert featuring music from various periods both sacred and secular. The concert is free and open to the public. 217-786-4508. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Music in the Park Jul 19, 4-7pm. Rhythm and grooves featuring Kapitol Sound. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr Drive, 544-1751.

Springfield GospelFest Jul 18, 12-6pm.Music from talented community gospel groups, food for purchase, kids games and activities, 500 bookbags fi lled with school supplies to be given away FREE. Free. 217-638-1906. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr Drive, 544-1751.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 23, 7:30-9pm.Annual trip to Louis Lehmann Band Shell to pay homage to the original band leader. Free. 217-789-2974. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue entrance, Tatertot Jul 23, 12-1pm.Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist on the Plaza summer performance series. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, DANCE Ed Clark Jul 17, 8pm.VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE ArtLiterations Jul 16, 5-7pm.217-544-2787. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787. Exhibit X Infinite: International Arts Jul 19, 8pm-1am.International arts. Tom Irwin. Free. 217- 904-3050. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St., 217-525-6399.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Jul 17, 5pm.Illinois Prairie Pastel Society art exhibit 217-787- 8496. SIU School of Medicine Library, 801 N. Rutledge, L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Jul 16, 21-22, 10am-3pm Tue, Wed,.Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-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.

Moments: Photographs by David Brodsky Jul 21-22, 29-27-24, 11:30am-6pm Tue-Wed, 11:30am-6pm Wed-Mon, 6-8pm Sat, 11:30am-6pm Thu-Fri. Award-winning graphic designer and photographer known for capturing singular moments, contemplative moods and funny juxtaposition. Free. brodskyphotoart.com. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544- 1793.

Paint Your Pet Night Jul 17, 6-9pm.Bring an 8 X 10 photo of your pet and turn it into a masterpiece. Hosted by Christy Freeman. $50 includes 12” x 12” canvas, paint, supplies, snacks. Reservations, 235-5600. 217- 522-8006. Chartruse, 229 S. 6th St., 217-220-3596. Varied Visions Exhibit Jul 24, 29-28-18, 21-23, 12- 7pm Fri, 12-7pm Wed-Tue, 12-7pm Sat, 12-7pm Thu-Sat, 12-7pm Tue-Thu. 217-544- 2787. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

FILM & TELEVISION Enemy of Mine Jul 16, 6pm.Screening and discussion with author Ed Myers. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries.

217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bugs! Family Event Jul 18, 11am-3pm.Celebrate all things creepy and crawly with crafts, games, live insects. Live butterfl y releases at 11am and 1pm. Free, open to public. museum.state.il.us. 217-782- 5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.

Horseriding Summer Day Camp Jul 17, 10am-3pm.Open to disabled, non-disabled riders ages 8 and up. Camp is 10am- 3pm daily from June-July. BrightStarEquestrianCentre. com. 217-502-3390. Bright Star Equestrian Centre, 13922 State Highway 97, Petersburg, 217-502-2737.

Mystery Family Camp Out Jul 17, 5:30-9am.Fun, family activities, cook-out style dinner and pancake breakfast. Bring tent and sleeping bags. Residents: $18 adult, $13 child. Non: $20.50 adult, $15.50 child. hensonrobinsonzoo.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821.

Pioneer Life Summer Day Camp: July 20-24 Jul 20-24, 9am-4:30pm Fri, 9am-4:30pm Wed-Thu, 9am-4:30pm.217-245-3276. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Summer Passport Program Jul 16-29, 8:30am-5pm Thu- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Wed. 217-782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

The DePriest Puppets Jul 21, 2pm.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.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Heads Up Group Jul 19, 2-4pm.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.

Post Polio Group Jul 18, 10am-12pm.Support group for those that have had Polio. 217-523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523- 0427.

Sherlock Holmes Society Meeting Jul 18, 9am.Discussion of The Greek Interpreter. Open to public. sherlock.lolopop.org. 217-546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Victim/Survivor Support Group Jul 16, 6-7pm.Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 217-523-6233 x7760. 217-523-6233. MADD Illinois, 2070 W. Monroe St. #B, 523-6233.

BULLETIN BOARD Adaptive Yoga Jul 19, 26, 12:30-1:30pm Sun, 12:30-1:30pm.217-381-2358. Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 3436 S. Douglas Ave , (217) 691-8968.

APL New Volunteer Orientation Jul 22, 6-7:30pm.Minors (under 16) must be accompanied by parent/guardian. 15 spots. Register at volunteer@aplshelter.org. Questions to Anne, 544-7387 x227. 217-544- 7387. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, 544-7387. Dog Park Party Jul 18, 11am-5pm.Food and drinks for you and your dog plus bouncy toys for the kids. Final push for Jacksonville’s entry into Bark for Your Park contest. Free. jaxbark.com. 217-245-2694. Pet Supplies Plus, 1805 W. Morton, Jacksonville, 245-2694.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Jul 22, 11am-1pm.Kim Rapps, owner of China Towne Ceramics and Treena Wicoff of Carbondale speaks on how unaware we may be as life happens. $15. 787-8246, gulleyk8070@gmail.com. 217- 787-1870. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 217-523-7900.

FOOD Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Jul 16, 23, 4-7pm Thu, 4-7pm.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 at Driftwood Jul 16, 5-9:30pm.Participating restaurants prepare a fresh, seasonal meal with produce sourced from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. 217-528-1563. Driftwood, 11 Old Capitol Plaza West, 217-572-1906.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 18, 22, 25, 29, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and.Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Roots to Rooftop Tour Jul 19, 10am.Tour community & school gardens, an urban farm and a rooftop garden 217-582-1563. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

HISTORY

It’s a Sweet Affair Jul 16, 6:30pm.Enjoy delicious desserts, a visit from Abraham and Mary, plus original letters and artifacts. $31.50 members, $35 non. Reservations, 558- 8934 or PresidentLincoln. Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Meet Mr. Lincoln Jul 17, 24, 1-2pm Fri, 1-2pm.217-523-2631. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Vietnam Encampment Jul 18, 10am- 4pm.217-761-3910. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

HEALTH Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Jul 21, 28, 6:30-8pm Tue, 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., 528-3407.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Jul 16, 23, 6:30pm Thu, 6:30pm.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

Big Dawg Dare Jul 18, 8am-3pm.A 5k race (3.1 miles) featuring more than 17 obstacles designed to test even the biggest of dawgs. Heats on the hour. Plus, a 2K “Puppy Dawg Dare” at noon. Big Dawg Dare: $55-65, Puppy Dawg Dare: $35. bigdawgdare.com. Big Dawg Dare, 1112 N. Franklin, Litchfield, .

Roller Derby Fresh Meat Program Jul 21, 28, 7-9pm Tue, 7-9pm. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 546-4543.

Springfield Sliders Baseball Jul 16-17, 22-23, 25, 6:35pm Thu-Fri, 6:35pm Wed-Thu, 6:35pm.217-679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

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