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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Clayville Car Show Aug 27, 9am-4pm Sat. Cruise from New Salem to Clayville at 10:30am. Car show judging 11am-4pm. Car entry fee $15, spectators free. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.
Clayville Folk Music Festival Aug 27, 12-11pm Sat. Two stages featuring live folk music. Food, soft drinks, beer, wine available for purchase. $5 per person, $20 per family. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.
Family Fun Day Aug 27, 9am-3pm Sat. Craft and food vendors, pet adoptions through Sangamon County Animal Control, kids’ area with bounce house, face painting and more. Free. Small charges for some activities. habitatsangamon.com. 217-523- 2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787-7209.
Hummingbird Festival Aug 20, 8am-12pm Sat. Volunteers band hummingbirds and describe hummingbird banding, migration. Visitors can adopt banded birds. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Old Capitol Blues and BBQ Aug 26, 5pm-12am Fri, 3pm-12am Sat. Two-day BBQ cook-off and music festival sets the stage for BBQ offerings, domestic and craft beers, other refreshments and world-class blues bands. $5 at gates, free to ages 12 and under. 217-306-1969. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Coffee House Writing Rituals Aug 19, 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.
Gene Barr Book Signing Aug 22, 7pm Mon. Presentation and book signing by Gene Barr, author of A Civil War Captain and His Lady: A True Story of Love, Courtship, and Combat. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.
Springfield Comic Book Convention Aug 28, 10am-4pm. Large variety of comic books new and old, plus toys and collectibles. Free. epguides.com/ comics. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529- 6626.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Nick Ganza Aug 28, 8:30pm Sun. Nationally touring comedian. $12, $14. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE.
Disney’s Little Mermaid Aug 19-21, 24-28, 8:30pm Fri- Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home and join the world above. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
Godspell Aug 26-28, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. 2012 iteration of the iconic musical based on the gospel. Feauturing updated musical score. $18, $20. hcfta. org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
My Heart’s Home Aug 25-28, 8pm Thu-Sun. Edgar Lee Masters celebrates the Sangamon countryside. Original presentation features Edgar Lee Master’s poetry with original music by Mark Mathewson. Directed by Phil Funkenbusch. $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.
The Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company Aug 26, 8pm Fri. Five actors take the stage creating two hours of live theatre in a series of scenes created only from audience suggestions and input. $15. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Arlin Peebles Aug 23, 12-1pm Tue. Local singer performs as part of Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist On the Plaza concert series. Free. springfi eldartsco. org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Community Summer Band Aug 21, 6pm Sun. Weekly Concert in the Park. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Powerlight Christian Music Festival Aug 21, 12pm Sun. 25th annual festival begins with praise and worship service. Artists include two-time Grammy Award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY plus The Great Romance, Look Up, Zach Ayappa, more. Rain or shine. Free after State Fair admission. 217-553-5271. Illinois State Fair Lincoln Stage.
Rob Brogdon Aug 28, 6pm Sun. Weekly Concert in the Park. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Free. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Rock the VFW Aug 20, 12-6pm Sat. Live music, auction, meals available for purchase. $5 donation. 217-414-9637. Chatham VFW, 501 W. Mulberry Street, Chatham, 483-4613.
Route 66 Quartet Aug 18, 12-1pm Thu. Old-fashioned barbershop singers perform as part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s summer Artist on the Plaza concert series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Tim Garman Aug 25, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Springfi eld Area Arts Council’s Artist On the Plaza concert series. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
UIS Band Aug 22, 4-5:50pm Mon. UIS Band is open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis.edu/music. 217-206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.
UIS Chamber Orchestra Aug 25, 5:40-7:30pm Thu. UIS Chamber Orchestra is open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis. edu/music. 217-206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.
UIS Chorus Aug 23, 7:30-9:30pm Tue. UIS Chorus is open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis.edu/music. 217-206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.
DANCE
Illinois Chapter Po.L.K. of A. Dance Aug 21, 2-5:30pm. Music by The Nostalgics. $9 members, $10 non. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. 726-0181. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St., Riverton. Kevin Turner Aug 26, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.
Salsa Nights Aug 27, 9-12:45pm Sat. Dance Salsa, a mixture of Rumba, Mambo, Latin, Jazz and other genres. Also dance Merengue and Bachata. $3 cover. Omar’s Latin Fusion Restaraunt, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Art Critiques Aug 27, 10am-12pm Sat. Facilitated group critiques. A positive, constructive and supportive environment for artists to support each other during the creation process. Free to public. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
ArtLiterations Aug 18, 5:30-7pm Thu. SAA emerging artists Julie Alessandrini- Costa and Cathy Ganschinietz discuss their work. John McCarthy reads from Ghost County, his latest work. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Yummi-gloves Aug 20, 2-4:30pm. One-day interactive exhibition and performance from Chicago-based artist Andy Roche. Free.demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Reception Aug 20, 5:30-7:30pm. Wine reception for featured artists Jan Sorenson and Gill Cole. Exhibit on display through Oct 15. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Creative Pathways Opening Reception Aug 20, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Ceramics, woodworks, pastels and paintings by Roland Folse, Colleen “Cookie” Ferratier and Rita Young. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Creativity and Cocktails Aug 25, 6:30-8:30pm Thu. Build a pallet table or bench, then bring out the paint, brushes and beverages (BYOB) to add the fi nishing touches. $50. Registration required, habitatsangamon. volunteerhub.com. 217-523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787-7209.
Washington Park Historic Photography Display Aug 20-Sep 4, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12- 5pm Sat-Sun. Annual photo display features copies of photographs and postcards dating back to the creation of Washington Park in 1902. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
FILM & TELEVISION
Maximum Overdrive Aug 19, 8pm Fri. Film screening. $5. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 706-5229.
Film Screenings Aug 20, 2pm. Showings of Rosie the Riveter: Home Front Heroes: United We Can Win! and Dreams of Equality. Free. Lincoln Home Visitors Center, 426 S. 7th St., Springfi eld, 492-4150.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Game Night Aug 22, 6-9pm Mon. Family game night. Ages four and up. Free. 217-414-9637. Chatham VFW, 501 W. Mulberry Street, Chatham, 483-4613.
SCIENCE
Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe Aug 26-27, 7-9pm Fri, 3-5pm Sat. Screening of documentary about corruption in the CDC. $11.50 per ticket. tinyurl.com/ springfi eld26. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.
NATURE
Monarch Butterflies Event Aug 24, 6-7pm Wed. Local expert on monarch butterfl ies Brenda Larison. Free. 217-836- 1018. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.
ENVIRONMENT
Illinois State Fair Aug 18-21. So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, midway, exhibits, more. agr.state.il.us/isf. Adults $7, $3 children and seniors. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Breakfast Optimist Club Aug 26, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546- 5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.
Camera Club Aug 18, 7pm Thu. First and third Thursdays, 7pm. Visitors always welcome. For more information, call 546-5021 or email hrm1935@aol.com. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.
Hearing Loss Association of America Aug 18, 5:30-7pm Thu. Support group for those who are hard of hearing. Free. scil.org. 217- 239-1273. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-0427.
Overeaters Anonymous Aug 22, 29, 5:30pm Mon. 12- step meeting. Mondays. 217- 369-0386. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.
Overeaters Anonymous Aug 20, 27, 10am Sat. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369- 0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.
Rathkamp Matchcover Society Annual Convention Aug 20, 9am-10pm Sat. The “3- ring circus of match collecting.” Display room, dealers, more. Free to see displays. $10 to register for convention. matchcover.org. Wyndham Springfi eld City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 979-3992.
Springfield League of Women Voters Aug 24, 5:30-7pm Wed. Be a part of renewing local League of Women Voters presence, plan local voter service activities for the November 2016 election. INCIL Conference Room, Suite 501, 5th Floor, Myers Bldg., 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 525- 1308.
Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting Aug 29, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Topics to be announced. Springfi eldICON.org. 217- 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.
Senator Richard Durbin Aug 29, 5:30pm. Presentation, reception and dinner featuring guest speaker Senator Richard Durbin. $30 members, $35 non. Reservations, 793-2509. 741- 6398. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.
BULLETIN BOARD
Business After Hours Aug 18, 4:30-7pm Thu. Connect with other area professionals and gain exposure for your business in a casual atmosphere. $5 chamber members, $15 non. 217-525- 1173. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St., 544-6464.
Clothing Giveaway/ Complimentary Laundry Aug 20, 10am-1pm. Complimentary quarters, detergent, bleach, fabric softener plus clothing giveaway courtesy of New Mission Church of God. Free. Craven Laundromat, 513 N. Grand Ave., 528-8254.
Ice Cream Social Aug 21, 2-4pm Sun. $4 includes ice cream with toppings, cupcakes and cookies along with ice tea, coffee or lemonade. New Salem United Methodist Church, 6858 Old Jacksonville Road, New Berlin, 787-4147.
Run, Walk, Bike, Skate Club Aug 18, 25, 5:45-6:45pm Thu. Weekly. scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
Women’s Day Luncheon Aug 20, 11am Sat. Speaker is Sister Deidrinel Masseke of Abundant Faith. Theme is “Growing in Grace and walking in Faith.” Plus silent auction. $10. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.
FOOD
Backyard Barbeque Aug 27, 4-6pm Sat. Hosted by University of Illinois Springfi eld Department of Athletics. Free. uisprairiestars.com. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr., 206-6073.
Grow Springfield Garden Education Program Aug 28, 11am-12pm Sun. Family friendly program titled “Save the seeds.” Learn about Heirloom seeds and how to save them. Free. growspringfi eld.org. 217- 528-1563. Jefferson Park Community Garden, Oxford Avenue and McCarthy Drive.
New Berlin Farmer’s Market Aug 25, 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 Aug 20, 27, 8am-12:30pm. 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.
HISTORY
How the Korean War Haunted the Vietnam War Aug 27, 2-3pm Sat. Free presentation. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 523- 7230.
AUDITIONS
Macbeth Open Auditions Aug 29, 7-10pm Mon. Crew interviews at 6pm; cold reading auditions at 7pm. Aug 31 callbacks. uis.edu/theatre. 217- 206-6613. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Auditions Aug 30-31, 4-8pm Tue-Wed. Reserve your slot at svys.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
The 2016 Election from a Liberal Perspective Aug 21, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presented by guest speaker Frank Kopecky, professor emeritus, UIS. Ice cream social to follow presentation. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
What Makes UUs Unique? Aug 28, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Men’s Celts Rugby Aug 18, 23, 5:30-7:30pm. Practice every Tuesday and Thursday through Oct 27. New players of all skill levels welcome. No experience necessary. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J. David Jones Pkwy, 544-1751.
Abe’s Amble 10K Aug 21, 7:30am Sun. 6.2-mile course takes runners through Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and back to fairgrounds. Registration, srrc. net. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Women’s Celts Rugby Aug 22, 24, 5:30-7:30pm. Practice every Monday and Wednesday. New players of all skill levels welcome. No experience necessary. Through Oct. 27. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J. David Jones Pkwy, 544-1751.
MMRD/CCH Fresh Meat Program Aug 30, 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.
Run for Prevention Aug 27, 9-11am Sat. 5k walk/ run organized by AlignLife of Springfi eld Chiropractic and Natural Center. $30 per person and $55 per couple. active.com. 217-787-7500. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave., 753-6225.
UIS Prairie Star 5K Aug 27, 8:30-11am Sat. Inaugural 5K open to walkers and runners of all fi tness levels. $5-15. uis.edu/campusrec. 217-206-7103. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr., 206-6073.
