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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Sixth Annual Springfield PrideFest May 21, 12-10pm. Sixth annual celebration features entertainment, dancing, vendors, food, drink, children’s area, teen lounge, more. Free. springfi eldpride.org. 217-528-5253. Downtown Springfi eld.

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair May 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Two-day outdoor art fair features jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass, pottery, wood, metal, oils, watercolors, more. Affordable Children’s Tent for ages 2-15. Free admission. socaf.org. 217-415-5518. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Author Robert Hellenga May 24, 6pm. Robert Hellenga, winner of the 2015 Fiction Award from the Society of Midland Authors, addresses the annual dinner meeting of the UIS Friends of Brookens Library. Dinner 6pm, program 7pm. $30. Reservations, 206-6597. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Springfield Comic Book Convention May 22, 10am-4pm. Large variety of comic books new and old, plus toys and collectibles. Free. epguides.com/comics. 309-657-1599. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

THEATER & COMEDY

Belly Laffs Comedy May 19, 7:30pm. Thursday night standup featuring Brandon Judd. $5-10. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Comedian Bob Jay May 21, 8pm. One of the hottest comics on the circuit right now. A man of great jokes and many voices. $12, 14. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Todd Yohn May 20-21, 8:30-10pm Fri, 8-9:30pm. 30-year comedy veteran whose highenergy, non-stop act blends stand-up, improv and music. $15 cash only at door, prepay online at mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 20-22, 27-29, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm. Story of an eclectic group of six midpubescents as they compete in the spelling championship of a lifetime. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta. org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Treasure Island May 20-22, 26-28, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale. Collaboration with LLCC. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Vivien Leigh: The Last Press Conference May 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm. A memory play where Vivien Leigh, portrayed by Sherri Mitchell, looks back over her life as she approaches its end. $18 adults, $16 seniors and students. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Clayville Song Circle May 22, 2pm. A gathering of singers, musicians, other artists. Free. More information, 652- 3595. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Karen Peck and New River May 22, 10am. Four-time Dove Award winners, 3 Grammy nominations. Free-will offering. fccpetersburgil.com. 217-825- 3817. First Christian Church of Petersburg, 210 S. 8th St., Petersburg, 632-2533.

The Farm Hands Quartet May 22, 6pm. Award-winning bluegrass-gospel band based out of Nashville, Tenn. Free, love offering taken. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 544-3207.

DANCE

Juke House May 20, 8-11pm. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

ArtLiterations May 19, 5:30-7pm. Local visual artist Corrin Smithson- McWhirter, reading of Einstein the Science Dog: Lost and Found by Melissa Morissey, live jazz with Mark Russillo and The Pastrami Combo. Free. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Cactus Flower Canvas and Cocktails May 20, 7-9:30pm. Bring a bottle of wine, cheeses or dessert to savor while making art in the studio. $10 members, $20 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Color with Friends and Family May 23, 6:30-8pm. Chat and relieve stress while coloring designs by local artists. $5 cash, includes supplies and refreshments. 217-331-2027. Fair Hills Residence, 2005 W. Lawrence Ave., 546-5320.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

All Ears Walk May 21, 10am-1pm. Walk in support of families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing. ilhandsandvoices.org. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

City Recess: School’s Out May 21, 11am-3pm. Kids have fun with outdoor exercise by playing foursquare, pickleball, disc golf, geo-catching, community gardening, completing an obstacle course, other activities. Free. genhkids. org. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544- 1751.

NATURE

Container Garden Program May 19, 5-7:30pm. University of Illinois Extension sponsors live planting demonstrations by local container gardening experts Mark and Lori McWilliams, Harry Lewis and Karen Grant. Refreshments to follow. Free. Reservations, 788-9452. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Dividing Perennials May 19, 5:30pm. Demonstration by master gardener volunteers on dividing various perennials, ornamental grasses and mums. 30 minutes followed by Q&A. 782-4617. Gardens in front of Building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

ENVIRONMENT

Intermediate Beekeeping May 22, 10am-3pm. Workshop for those who have invested in honeybee hives and would like to improve their hive management skills. Led by Arvin Pierce. Hosted by The Land Connection. $45. Registration, thelandconnection.org/tlc-store/ beekeeping. AC Bees Apiaries, 16813 Lowder Road, Waverly.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

League of Women Voters of Illinois May 25, 5-7pm. League of Women Voters of Illinois informational meeting. RSVP, [email protected]. INCIL, Myers Building, Fifth Floor, Room 501, 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza.

Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting May 23, 6:30-8:30pm. Speaker Anne Logue presents an overview of Sustainable Springfi eld’s Urban Canopy Program. Other speakers TBA. Springfi eldICON.org. 217- 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

TranSupport Group May 19, 6:30-8:30pm. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

BULLETIN BOARD

Annual Plant Sale May 21, 9:30am-12pm. Sponsored by Friends of Riverton Library. rivertonvillagelibrary. org. Riverton Village Hall, 1200 E. Riverton Road, Riverton, 629- 6353.

Business After Hours May 19, 4:30-7pm. Connect with other area professionals and gain exposure for your business in a casual atmosphere. $5 chamber members, $15 non. 217-525-1173. R.W. Troxell & Company, 214 South Grand Ave. W., 528-7533.

Fourth Annual Adult Prom May 21, 7-11pm. High-school prom-themed event for adults features dancing, silent auction, photo booth, voting for prom king and queen, cash bar, menu, more. Hosted by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. $20 advance, $25 at door. springfi eldartsco. org. 217-753-3519. Arlington’s Restaurant, 210 S. Broadway, 679-6235.

Pleasant Plains Fire Department Open House May 22, 2-4pm. Tour new fi re station, see fi refi ghting equipment, meet and greet fi refi ghters and EMTs. Pleasant Plains Fire Department, 8001 W. State Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626-1131.

Water Gardening Plant and Fish Sale May 21, 10:30am-12:30pm. Biannual sale of water plants, koi, goldfi sh and garden supplies. Free admission. llwgs.org. 217- 726-8216. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Yarn and Fiber Art Tools Sale May 21, 10am-1pm. New and used materials and equipment for knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting, rug hooking and craft projects. First Congregational Church, 2100 Bates Ave., 546-7170.

FOOD

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 19, 4-7pm. Familyfriendly happy hour with street party atmosphere. Coleman’s Food Truck, Berryville Vineyards, live entertainment with Carla Sloan, cooking demos, orthopedic health experts, much more. 217- 524-3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 21, 25, 3-6:30pm Wed, 8am-12:30pm Sat. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses, more. Enterainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities, more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Ribfest 2016 May 21, 2pm-1am. Sixth annual event supports Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Food at 2pm, judging at 4pm. $5. The Bird Tavern, 1451 W. Jefferson, 546-2337.

HISTORY

2016 Military Museum Vehicle Show May 21, 10am-4:30pm. See U.S. and international military vehicles from the iconic jeep to 21st century equipment. Free admission, parking. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761- 3910.

History of Combat & Medical Support May 21, 2-3pm. Presentation by author, counselor and speaker Tom Jones, who served as Senior Corpsman (Doc) 3rd Maine Long Range Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam. Free. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 523-7230.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K Trail Run May 21, 7:30-9am. 4.97-mile loop starting and ending in Lincoln Memorial Garden, plus children’s fun run at 9am. Registration. srrc.net. 217- 502-3992. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Live Pro Wrestling May 21, 7pm. Pinfall Wrestling Association presents The Grand Wrestling Spectacle VI. Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th St., 525-3080.

Paddle Demo Day May 21, 10am-3pm. Try out kayaks, Hobies and paddle boards. Free. experience. scheels.com 217-726-6330. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr, 217-546-8881.