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Fairs & Festivals

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 16-18, 11am and 6:30pm daily. One of the premier horse shows in the US. Features more than 600 horses. Free. Coliseum. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Fourth Annual Rock the Block Jun 17, 5-8pm. Celebration of the revitalization of the Enos Park neighborhood and the dedication of a new feature in Springfi eld’s only sculpture garden. Live music, kids’ activities, food vendors. Free. president@ epnia.com. Enos Park Sculpture Garden, Enos Avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets, 572-1500.

Horse Show 2016 Jun 18, 12-10:30pm. Two stages, 20 bands, food, fun activities and horses. Donation. theradonlounge.com. Refuge Ranch, 9350 Cascade Road, Rochester, 498-7679.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 16-19. Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits, more. $5-25. 488-2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.

Books & Authors

Coffee House Writing Rituals Jun 17, 9:30-11:30am. Social hour meet and greet designed to cultivate inspiration for writers. Second and third Fridays of month. $5-10 donation. 217- 899-5247. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 391-7628.

Former Senator Adlai Stevenson III Jun 16, 6pm. Former U.S. Senator and author Adlai Stevenson III discusses “The Black Book,” a compilation of his family’s political anecdotes and lessons. Book signing at 6pm, Discussion and questions at 6:30pm. Free. Reservations, PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764. Theater & Comedy

Comedian James Yon Jun 18, 8:30pm. One of the hottest new comics on the circuit. Heard on XM Radio and the “Bob and Tom” show. $12, $14. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE.

Sister Act Jun 24-26, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm. Broadway musical-comedy based off the hit fi lm starring Whoopi Goldberg. Score by Alan Menken features disco, Motown and Broadway. $23-30. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

South Pacific Jun 17-19, 22-26, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Two Americans fi nd love in the South Pacifi c during WWII. Directed by John Sivak. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI. Music: General Events

An Evening with Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette Jun 18, 8pm. A tour de force of percussion and rhythm by Tony Awardwinning tap dancer, choreographer and actor Savion Glover and Grammywinnng jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette. $49+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Chase Rice, Jon Pardi Jun 17, 7pm. $25 gen admission, $30 VIP party pit. boondockspub.com. Multi-Purpose Arena, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Dual Piano Jun 17-19, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm. Piano act by Springfi eld musicians Mark Gifford and Damien Kaplan. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Levitt AMP Music Series Jun 17, 24, 5:30-9pm. Family-friendly live music, vendors and food every Friday in June and July and the fi rst Saturday in August. Bring blankets or chairs. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Lowder and Manning Jun 16, 12-1pm. Concert series produced by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. Free. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams. Rod Nicholson Jun 19, 6pm. Weekly Concert in the Park. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Tim Garman Jun 21, 12-1pm. Part of the Artist on the Plaza free summer concert series by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Young Swedish Singers Jun 22, 7-8:30pm.

Concert sung mostly in English by 34-member singing group features gospel, hymns and Swedish folk music. Free.

gracelutheran-springfi eld.com. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave., 522-3965.

Dance Friday Night Dance Jun 17, 8-11pm Fri. Weekly Friday night dance features bands, DJ’s. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfi eld, 546-9515

Art & Architecture ArtLiterations Jun 16, 5:30-7pm. Featuring artist Jed Leber and poet Shatriya Smith. Cool jazz by Mark Russillo and The Pastrami Combo. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Night Fishing Opening Reception Jun 17, 5:30-7:30pm. Curated exhibition by local artist Michael Houser featuring work by artists from Illinois and New Mexico. On display through July 2. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Film & Television

Movie in the Park: Jaws Jun 22, 7pm. Ages 13

and up. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 Free Concert and Movie Series. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks. org. 217-544-1751. Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell St.

Movie in the Park: Minions Jun 17, 7pm. Movie begins at dusk. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s 2016 Free Concert and Movie Series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 544-1751.

Third Annual Jewish Film Series Jun 16, 7pm. Showings of award-winning fi lms from around the world designed to appeal to a multicultural, multigenerational audience. This week’s fi lm is documentary Above & Beyond. $7 per ticket, $5 series pass. shalomspringfi eld.org. 217- 787-7223. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Children’s Corner

Read for the Win Jun 20, 10-11am Mon. Singing, magic, and ballooning with Mr. Steve Master Facilitator of Fun. Free. pspld.com. 217-626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.

Nature

Butterflies, Moths and Bees Presentation Jun 16, 5-6pm. Experts explain why butterfl ies, months and bees matter and how to attract them to your garden. Brief garden tour and refreshments to follow. dana-thomas.org. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Lectures & Meetings

Camera Club Jun 16, 7pm. First and third Thursdays, 7pm. Visitors always welcome. For more information, call 546-5021 or email [email protected]. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Capital City Toastmasters Jun 22, 12-1pm. Weekly meeting. Develop communication and leadership skills to foster greater self-confi dence. Visitors welcome. 131-3356. toastmastersclubs.org. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Sertoma Club Jun 20, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. More information, 546- 2782. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 698-6033.

Stamp Collecting Club Jun 20, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. More info, 546-5021 or guywire333@ aol.com. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528- 7571.

TranSupport Group Jun 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Bulletin Board

2016 Small Business Awards Jun 21, 11:30am-1pm. Recognition of area small business people for their outstanding achievement in fi ve different business categories. Registration. business.gscc.org. 217-525-1173. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

35th Annual Pride Picnic Jun 18, 5-9pm. Hosted by Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (C.O.R.A.L.). Meat, potato salad, slaw, baked beans and beverages provided; please bring side dish. Free. More information, 741-7739. Shelter Number 7, Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Business After Hours Jun 16, 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. Lake Springfi eld Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd, 483-3625.

Run, Walk, Bike, Skate Club Jun 16, 5:45-6:45pm. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Jun 22, 11am-1pm. Speaker Janis Price on the power of personality. $15. 217-787- 8246. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

Food

Animal Compassion Documentary Jun 20, 6:30-8pm Mon. Showing of The Witness, a video on how eating a plant based diet benefi ts animal compassion. Sponsored by the Springfi eld Vegetarian Association. Free. 217-546- 9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

IL Products Farmers’ Market Jun 16, 4-7pm. Special Olympics athlete/Torch Run night, Illinois State Fair giveaways, Dave Tell, Coleman’s Concessions, LLCC cooking demos, Legacy Theatre’s Sister Act, more. Free. 217-524- 3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Local Flavors Dinner Jun 16. Local Flavors events occur on the third Thursday of each month from June through October and feature seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522-4313.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 18, 8am-12:30pm Sat, Jun 22, 3-6:30pm Wed. 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.

Savor Jun 18, 5:30-9pm. Dinner made with locally sourced food (including food grown by genHkids), live music, live auction in support of genHkids. $125. More information, tickets at genhkids.org. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.

History

Lincoln’s Funeral: Distant Memories Jun 21, 5:45-6:45pm. A brief fi rst-person interpretation of an average Springfi eld resident’s feelings on Lincoln’s assassination, the funeral and the man himself. Free. lincolntomb. org. 217-782-2717. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Roundtable Jun 16, 7pm. Guest speaker is Ms. Carolyn Koehler on “The Story of Camp Butler”. Free to public. 217-546-8065. The Lincoln Depot, 930 E. Monroe St.

Parlor Pastimes with Lincoln Jun 17, 1-2pm. Discover etiquette and activities that 19th century families practiced in the parlor; learn how Mr. Lincoln adjusted to “parlor culture” from his upbringing in a one-room log cabin. Free. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Quilted Keepsakes Quilt Show Jun 16-18, 21-25, 28-29, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed. See antique quilt examples from the museum’s collection plus vintage and contemporary loaned pieces from private collections. $5 adults, $3 ages 12-18, free ages 11 and under. chmoorehomestead.org. C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton, 935-6066.

Summer Frolic Jun 18, 9am-4pm. Period-clothed interpreters celebrate frontier heritage with demonstrations plus “Sheep to Shawl” program, World Wide Knit in Public Day site, more. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Health

DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Jun 21, 6:30-8pm. 217-816- 8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Relax and Renew Jun 21, 12-12:30pm. Gentle stretching, guided meditation and refl ections that highlight using the mind-body connection to enhance health and well-being. Free. st-johns.org. 217-814- 4308. Chapel Annex, St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St., 544-6464 x75537.

Faith & Philosophy

A Change in Perspective Changes a Life Jun 19, 10:30-11:30am. Vern LaGesse, executive Director of Friends of the Sangamon, on restoration in nature and its connection to spirituality. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

What Do Baha’is Believe? Jun 17, 7:30-9pm. Main Baha’i beliefs presented and discussed. Free. 217-546-9171. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness

3D Archery Shoot Jun 18-19, 8am-1pm Sat-Sun. Hosted by Scheels. Prizes for Cub, Youth, Traditional, Women’s, Men’s Bowhunter, Men’s Open and Known Distance. Shooting fees. experience.scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Midstate Mayhem Roller Derby Jun 19, 4-8pm. MidState Mayhem Roller Derby host the Peoria Push Derby Dames in MMRD’s 2016 season opener. $10 advance, $12 at door. midstatemayhemrollerderby.com. 217-341-7623. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr., 546-4543.

MMRD/CCH Fresh Meat Program Jun 21, 7-9pm. New skaters practice with Mayhem and Hooligan roller derby skaters every Tuesday night, allowing them to learn quickly about the sport plus roller derby culture and community. Bring mouthguard. MidStateMayhemRollerDerby. com. $5 admission; gear rental for $5. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr., 546-4543.

RHF PTSD Awareness/Suicide Prevention Walk Jun 18, 9am. Walk in support of PTSD awareness and suicide prevention for veterans. Registration, resilientheartsfoundation.org. Hope Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.

Stovepipe Sprint and Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Jun 19, 8am. Swim, bike and run through an 1800s pioneer village and Lincoln’s New Salem Historic site. $70-160. abestriseries.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.