Fairs & Festivals

Cheeseburgers In Paradise Festival Jul 26, 12pm Sun. Wine, margaritas, cheeseburgers and a Jimmy Buffet cover band. hillprairiewinery.com. 217- 635-9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 635-9900. K of C Bar-b-cue Jul 26, 12pm Sun. K of C Bar-b-cue. Food, prizes, entertainment and swimming. 12-7pm on June 26 217- 787-2360. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787- 2360.

Books & Authors Dr. Seuss “What Pet Should I Get?” Storytime Jul 28, 7pm Tue. Special storytime celebration of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss book, “What Pet Should I Get?” For kids of all ages. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Book Signing Jul 24, 12-2pm Fri. 217-494-4806. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4049.

Dr. Seuss Spectacular Jul 31, 7pm Fri. Celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Fan Girl Friday Jul 24, 7pm Fri. Fangirls unite and celebrate fandom. Get introduced to the Women of Marvel, enjoy cosplay, giveaways and more. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Theater & Comedy

Children of Eden Jul 23-25, 8am Thu-Sat. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Disney’s Mary Poppins Jul 25, 2pm Sat. Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and Walt Disney fi lm. Spectacular fl ying and dazzling special effects. Advance: $25 adults, $22 seniors and children. AtTheLegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Distant Memories Jul 28, Aug 4, 5:30-6:30pm Tue, 5:30-6:30pm Tue. 217-782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Genesis, The Musical Jul 24-26, 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. Musical retelling of the book of Genesis by local playwright Ken Bradbury and composer Roger Wainwright. $18 adults, $16 seniors and students. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

One Destiny Jul 23, 1:30-2:30pm Thu. Learn about Lincoln’s assassination from two men who were there in this one-act drama. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Seussical Jul 23-25, 8:30pm Thu-Sat. 217-793- 6864. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793- MUNI.

Music: General Events

A Night of 19th Century Music Jul 25, 7:30-8:30pm Sat. 19th-century music in Union Square Park. 217-558- 8970. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St, Bobby Taylor Benefit Concert and Music Celebration Jul 26, 1-8pm Sun. The Bobby Taylor Benefi t and Music Celebration. 217-544- 2913. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr,

Jazz Party and Auction Jul 25, 6-9pm Sat. 217-788-9452. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Kathryn Raistrick Jul 28, 12-1pm Tue. 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, Land of Lincoln Chorus Jul 26, 6pm Sun. Part of the “Concerts in the Park” series hosted by Jacksonville Pilot Club. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville, Mix It Up Dance Jul 25, 7pm Sat. Mix It Up Dance - A mix of music for all types of dances by DJ Marilyn Ferry 217- 836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

New Jerusalem Singers Jul 25, 6-8pm Sat. Country and southern gospel sing. Food available at 5pm. Concert at 6pm. Love offering. newjerusalemsingers.org. 217- 652-0423. Clementine Memorial Church, 2175 N. 11th St., 217- 652-0423.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 23, 7:30-9pm Thu. 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, Springfield Municipal Band Sunset Concert Jul 26, 7-8:30pm Sun. Bring lawn chair, blankets, refreshments (non-alcoholic). Free. 217-652- 4371. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Springfield Municipal Band in Concert Jul 28, Aug 4, 7:30-9pm Tue, 7:30-9pm Tue. 217-789-2974. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd,

Tatertot Jul 23, 12-1pm Thu. 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, Tony Young Jul 30, 12-1pm Thu. 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,

Dance

Don Smith Jul 24, 8-11pm Fri. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Kevin Turner Jul 31, 8pm Fri. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515.

Art & Architecture

Exhibit X Infinite | International Arts Jul 26, 8-11:30pm Sun. International art exhibit alongside Tom Irwin. Every Sunday. Free. 217-904-3050. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St., 217-525-6399. Children’s Corner Ecology Camp 2015 Jul 27-24, 28-31, 8:30am- 3:30pm Mon, 8:30am-3:30pm Thu-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm Tue- Fri. Ages 4-12 spend a week outdoors cultivating respect and appreciation for the environment via crafts, hikes, games, leisure time and more. Garden members $130 per child for Garden members, non $170 per child. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Funshop Jul 24, 9:30am Fri. Fall Funshop 217-753-6234. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Hang the Halls Jul 23, Aug 1-5, 7am-10pm Thu- Wed. Holiday Inn Express, 3050 S Dirksen Pkwy, 2175297771.

Kidstock 2015 Jul 25, 10am-5pm Sat. 217- 423-5437. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-423-KIDS.

Pioneer Life Summer Day Camp: July 20-24 Jul 24-23, 9am-4:30pm Fri-Thu. 217-245-3276. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 4000.

Riverside Stables Horse Camp Jul 23-24, 27-31, Aug 3-5, 8am-4pm Thu-Fri, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Mon-Wed. Week-long sessions offered June 8 to Aug 10. Reserve your week at riversidestable.com. 217-522- 7702. Riverside Stables Horse Camp, 2310 Chinchilla Lane, 217- 522-7702.

Summer Passport Program Jul 23-31, 8:30am-5pm Thu-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Fri. 217-782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

Youth baseball clinic Jul 25, 9am-12:01pm Sat. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

Nature

Annual Iris Plant Sale Jul 25, 1-4pm Sat. Iris plants for sale in all colors of the rainbow. Join local iris society and/or

American Iris Society. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217- 546-4116.

Insects after Dark Jul 24, 8:30-11pm Fri.

Observe insects after dark at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary 217-544-2473. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast: Status of Illinois Governance Jul 24, 7:30-9am Fri. Longtime political observers Mike Lawrence and Dr. Kent Redfi eld discuss the state of the state - whatever it may be at the time. 217-523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Frederick Law Olmsted historical lecture Jul 23, 2-3pm Thu. Lincoln Home National Historic Site invites the public to attend a free program about Frederick Law Olmsted. 217-391-3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Jul 28, 6:30pm Tue. 13-week program utilizes video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Register, 414-0126 or griefshare. org. 217-414-0126. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636-8463.

Personal Assistant Employers Group Jul 28, 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.

Retired State Employees Association Monthly Meeting Jul 29, 1:30-2:30pm Wed. July meeting of the Retired State Employees Association 217- 793-3933. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.

Sertoma Club Aug 3, 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

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

APL Pet Adoptions Jul 25, 11-4pm Sat. Cats and dogs available 11am-2pm at Green Hyundai Certifi ed North, 2605 N Dirksen Pkwy. Cats and dogs available 11am-4pm at 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698- 3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Jul 26, 11am-3pm Sun. Cats available 11am-3pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter. org. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091.

Brew At The Zoo Jul 25, 7-9pm Sat. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821.

Capcon Gaming Convention Jul 25, 9am-8pm Sat. Historical, fantasy, card and board gaming convention open to the public to raise money for the Springfi eld High School World War II Memorial Scholarship Fund. $5. sps186.org/capcon. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 217-525-3100.

Organizational Development lecture Jul 24, 8:30am-4:30pm Fri. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.

Springfield Indian Artifact Show Jul 25, 8am-2pm Sat. Displays of pre-historic artifacts including arrowheads, spear points, hardstone tools and pottery made and used by the earliest Americans. Vendors. Sponsored by the Illinois State Archaeological Society. Free. 217-529-8691. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

Vinyl Day Jul 25, 1-4pm Sat. A celebration of vinyl record culture. Local expert Mark Kessler will offer complimentary appraisals. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546- 9440.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Jul 23, 30, 4-7pm Thu, 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., Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 25, 29, Aug 1, 5, 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 Meet Mr. Lincoln Jul 24, 1-2pm Fri. 217- 523-2631. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Music with Mr. Lincoln Jul 31, 1-2pm Fri. Join Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Edwards at Edwards Place for a parlor concert of Mr. Lincoln’s favorite songs from the 1850s. Free. edwardsplace.org. 217- 523-2631. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Racial Integration and the Korean War-Barth Bookhout Jul 25, 2-3pm Sat. Discussion on why racial integration of the U.S. Armed Forces was successful during the Korean War. Free. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 523-7230.

River Country Quilt Show Jul 24-25, 10am-5pm Fri-Sat. Beautiful quilts by central Illinois quilters. jacksonvilleil.org. 217- 243-5678. Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, Servant’s Tour of Edwards Place Jul 25, 12-3pm Sat. Parlor maid Annie Sage decribes her duties at Edwards house and gossips about the Edwards family. Special opportunity to tour cellar and attic. $10. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Health Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Jul 28, Aug 4, 6:30-8pm Tue, 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.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health

Jul 23, 30, 6:30pm Thu, 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 Growing up UU: A Blessing or a Curse? Jul 26, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Oliver Gross, an ALUUC member, on growing up as a Unitarian Universalist. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Mysteries of the Web Jul 28, 9:30am-3:30pm Tue. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Mysteries of the Web Jul 30-31, 9:30am-3:30pm Thu-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm Wed. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Restoring Mind, Body, and Spirit Jul 24, 7:30-9pm Fri. 217-546-9171. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness

Free Children’s Baseball Clinic Jul 25, 9am-12pm Sat. 217- 321-3222. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

Men’s City Golf Tournament Jul 25, 7am Sat. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 700 E. Lake Shore Dr, 786-4111.

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

Springfield Sliders Baseball Jul 23, 25, 30, Aug 1, 3, 6:35pm Thu, 6:35pm Sat, 6:35pm Thu-Sat, 6:35pm Mon. 217- 679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

Springfield Sliders Baseball Jul 26, Aug 2, 5:05pm Sun, 5:05pm Sun. 217-679-3511. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

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