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Fairs & Festivals
Body and Soul Wellness Fair Jul 9, 10am-1pm Sat. Wellness screenings from SIU School of Medicine, Memorial and other healthcare professionals. Plus community fun day featuring music, games, inflatable maze, food. Free. springfieldfirst.org. 217-793- 9760. The Outlet, 2525 S. 12th St., 312- 330-1240.
Corndog Kickoff Jul 9, 6pm Sat. Proceeds benefit the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation. Fair food grazing, drinks, live music, more. $10 adults, $3 ages 6-12. 725- 8047. Commodities Pavillon, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Marbold Farmstead Summer Fest Jul 10, 10am-4pm Sun. 10th Cavalry Volunteer Civil War Troop encampment, period craftspeople, quilt display, trolley tours, food and drinks, live music by Stan Edwards and Friends. Wagon rides, face painting, art lessons, games for kids. $5 ages 14 and up, $3 ages 6-13. historic-marbold-farmstead.org. Historic Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 968-5808.
Morgan County Fair Jul 7-10. Carnival, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment and more. themorgancountyfair. com. 217-245-6800. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.
Paint The Street Festival Jul 9, 12-7pm Sat. More than 300 6x6-foot squares will be painted to create a gallery under the stars. Plus live music, food vendors and kids activities. $30 advance, $35 day of. springfieldart.org. 217-523-2631. Downtown Springfield.
Pleasant Plains Market Days Jul 9, 8am-1pm Sat. Pleasant Plains Market Days, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731.
Sherman Homecoming Jul 8-9, 5pm-1am Fri, 11-1am Sat. $4 adults, free to kids 12 and under. shermanilchamber.org. 217-494-1334. Sherman Homecoming, Sherman, Sherman, 496-2621.
Books & Authors
Coffee House Writing Rituals Jul 8, 15, 9:30-11:30am Fri. 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.
Theater & Comedy
Hello Dolly! Jul 15-17, 8pm Fri-Sun. The story of a meddlesome widow who strives to bring romance to several couples and herself in a big city restaurant. $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.
Outside Mullingar Jul 8-10, 15-17, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. Tony Award-winning play about a charming romance set in rural Ireland focusing on two lonely neighbors frustrated by fate. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.
Sister Act Jul 7-10, 13-17, 7pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Broadway musical-comedy based off the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg. Score by Alan Menken features disco, Motown and Broadway. $22-30. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.
Sweeney Todd Jul 8-10, 13-17, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Dark comedy about a barber who returns to London after an exile of many years. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
The Boys From Nantucket Jul 8-10, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Twoman musical by Ken Bradbury features John Love and Jim Yale. Music composed by Love. $12 adults, $10 seniors. centralillinoistickets. com. 217-965-5042. Salem on Seventh Theater, 119 S. Seventh St., Petersburg, 632-7068.
Music: General Events
David Tell Jul 12, 12-1pm Tue. Solo performance of Native American music. Presented as part of the Artist on the Plaza concert series by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free. springfieldartsco. org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Levitt AMP Music Series Jul
8, 15, 5:30-9pm Fri. Familyfriendly live music, vendors and food every
Friday in June and July and the first Saturday in August. Bring blankets
or chairs. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. Downtown Jacksonville, Central
Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.
Mark McKnight Jul
14, 12-1pm Thu. Solo percussionist performs at the Artist on the Plaza
concert series produced by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free.
springfieldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between
Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Tom Irwin Jul 7, 12-1pm Thu. Presented by the Springfield Area Arts Council as part of its Artist on the Plaza concert series. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Two by Two Jul 10, 6pm Sun. Weekly Concert in the Park. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Dance
BAM Jul 8, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.
Art & Architecture
Benjamin Lowder Exhibit Jul 8, 6-10pm Fri. Solo gallery show titled “American Remix” by nationally-showing artist Benjamin Lowder. Artist talk 6:30pm, followed by cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music by DJ Yuri K. Merchant House, 625 E. Monroe St., 744-3735.
Community Garden Art Jul 8, 11, 15, 18, 4:30- 7pm Fri, 4:30-7pm Mon. Help paint a free standing mural and tire sculpture. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. Free. ourvibrantcommunity.com. Springfield YMCA Gus & Flora Kerasotes Branch, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.
Culture of Images Reception Jul 8, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Photography exhibition features several local artists as well as entries from across the nation. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Film & Television
Free Films - Best Of Route 66 Jul 14, 6:30-8pm Thu. 217-725- 9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.
Movie in the Park: Goosebumps Jul 15, 7pm Fri. Movie begins at dusk. Part of Springfield Park District’s 2016 Free Concert and Movie Series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfieldparks. org. 217-544-1751. Rotary Park, Iles Avenue and Archer Elevator Road.
Children’s Corner
Civil War Tech - Home or Hospital? Jul 10, 10-11am Sun. Ages 8-12 learn how Civil War heroes like Clara Burton changed the face of medicine forever. Free. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.
Read for the Win Jul 11, 10-11am Mon. Join the “Discovery Within” movement with Mishi’s Hula-Hoop Playshop. Free. pspld.com. 217-626-1553. Prairie Skies Public Library District, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.
Zoofari Jul 9, 10am-6pm Sat. Kids of all ages learn how animals enjoy summer. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend in for a checkup at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Free. springfieldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Nature
Illustrated Trip to Antarctica Jul 13, 10-11am Wed. Dr. Charles Schweighauser’s slide tour includes Falkland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic animals, ice formations, glaciers and penguins. Free. 217-971- 0207. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626-1553.
The Magic of Summer Jul 8-9, 12-5pm Fri, 9am-12pm Sat. Standard fl ower show features fl oral arrangements, house plants and cacti inspired by various themes. Hosted by the Springfi eld Civic Garden Club. Free. Calvary Church, 501 West Hazel Dell Road, 546-9700.
Environment
Grow Springfield Garden Education Program Jul 10, 11am-12pm Sun. Family friendly program titled “Pollinators: Your Garden Needs Them.” Learn why and how to attract bees and butterfl ies. Free. growspringfi eld.org. 217- 528-1563. Project Southtown, 1301 S. 11th St., 553-2243.
Lectures & Meetings
AARP Chapter 195 Jul 11, 1pm Mon. Featuring Tom Fitch from the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation on the Illinois State Fair. Business meeting at 2pm. 679-6686. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.
Camera Club Jul 7, 7pm Thu. 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.
Bulletin Board
2016 American Legion Hiring Event Jul
15, 11am-2pm Fri. Hiring event for veteran job seekers and military
spouses. Veteran preview 10-11am. Hosted by The American Legion,
Department of Illinois and others. Free. Prairie Capital Convention
Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.
Heroes of the Heartland Jul
14, 6-9pm Thu. Celebration of local heroes and fundraiser to support
services provided by the Red Cross. $100. 217-450-7360. Crowne Plaza
Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.
Run, Walk, Bike, Skate Club Jul 7, 14, 5:45-6:45pm Thu. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
Second Degree in Masonry Jul 15, 7pm Fri. All area masons invited. Carlock Lodge 904, 101 E. Garvey, Mechanicsburg.
Springfield Luncheon Optimist Club Jul
12, 5:30-8:30pm Tue. Free concert with desserts, ice cream and soft
drinks to purchase in support of Camp Coco. Hosted by Springfield
Luncheon Optimist Club. 217-622-7118. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur
Blvd.
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony Jul 9, 1pm Sat. Guest speaker Roy (Dick) Ziegler, a Vietnam Veteran and former POW. Free. 217-529-9725. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 15, 25 Club Area.
Food
Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Jul 14, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a
street-party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free.
illinoisproductmarket.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801
Sangamon Ave.
New Berlin Farmer’s Market Jul 14, 4-7pm Thu. Second and fourth Thursday of each month from May through Oct 13. Free admission. nbacdl.org. Wabash Park, New Berlin. 717-4408.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul
13, 20, 16, 8am-12:30pm Sat, 3-6:30pm Wed. Shop local produce, meats,
cheeses, more. Enterainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations,
live performances, activities, more. Free admission.
downtownspringfield.org. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State
Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.
History
Parlor Pastimes with Lincoln Jul 8, 15, 1-2pm Fri. 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, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
The Admiral’s Sea Stories Jul
7, 5:30-7pm Thu. Admiral Ron Thunman, who was in charge of the Atlantic
submarine fleet. Free. Light supper for purchase. ileshouse.org. Elijah
Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492-5929.
Health
DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Jul 12, 19, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217- 816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.
Sports & Fitness
Fitness in the Parks Jul 11, 6am Mon. 60 minute bootcamp, Zumba or yoga workouts in the park. Registration, springfieldymca. org. $30 members, $36 resident, $40 non-resident. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St., 544-9846.
MMRD/CCH Fresh Meat Program Jul 12, 19, 7-9pm Tue. 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.