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Fairs & Festivals
18th Annual Prairieland Chautauqua Sep 3-5, 4pm Sat-Mon. Modeled after traditional Chautauquas. Includes musical shows, storytellers, communal suppers and evenings with re-enactors representing famous Americans. A fun, educational family event. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. 217- 243-5678. First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jacksonville, 243- 6445.
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.
Edinburg Labor Day Picnic Sep 2-5, 5pm-12am Fri, 8-12am Sat, 10-12am Sun-Mon. Truck pulls, demolition derby, pageants, bands, beer tent, rib and chili cook-off, carnival rides, live music, more. Edinburg Labor Day Picnic, Edinburg.
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.
Greenview Labor Day Celebration Sep 3-5, 12am Sat-Mon. Familyfriendly celebration features 5K race, bags tournament, craft sale, annual parade, Route 97 Cruisaders Car Show, food, entertainment, live music, kids’ activities, more. Free. 217-414- 4366. Greenview, Greenview.
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.
Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Sep 3, 12-5pm Sat. 100+ varieties of craft beer and cider, fresh oysters, offerings from several food vendors, live bands, more. $20 advance, $25 day of. sobfestival.com. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.
Books & Authors
Springfield Comic Book Convention Aug 28, 10am-4pm Sun. 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
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 25-28, 8:30pm Thu-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, Sep 4-28, Sep 2-3, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. 2012 iteration of the iconic musical based on the Gospel. Featuring 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
Five Star Brass Sep 1, 12-1pm Thu. US Army band performs popular selections during outdoor concert produced by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. springfi eldartsco.org. 217-753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Friction Farm Sep 1, 7pm Thu. Concert by modern folk due combines storytelling, social commentary and humor. Free. lincolnlibrary. info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.
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.
The Locals Aug 30, 12-1pm Tue. Local band performs as 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.
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 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.
Children’s Corner
Civil War Tech Aug 27, 10am-2pm. Back-toschool themed event offers more than one dozen activities exploring the intersection of science and history. Free. Registration, PresidentLincoln. Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.
Dance
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, 12-2pm Sat. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Avez Vous un Crayon? Sep 1, 5:30-8pm. Mixed-media exhibition prompted by the passing of Prince. Created by St. Louis-based artist Lyndon Barrois Jr. Free. uis.edu/ visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
Be Charmed Downtown and Meet the Artists Sep 2, 5-8pm Fri. Visit downtown shops to pick up free items to build an artisanmade necklace. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.
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.
Shapes of Influence Aug 25-Sep 3, 9am-5pm Mon- Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Washington Park Historic Photography Display Aug 25-Sep 4, 12-4pm Mon- Fri, 1-5pm 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.
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.
Lectures & Meetings
Breakfast Optimist Club Sep 2, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546- 5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.
Camera Club Sep 1, 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.
GriefShare Aug 30, 6:30pm. 14-week program utilizes video seminar series, workbook and sharing time as participants work through their stages of grief. Register, 899-9418 or j.oest@ att.net. griefshare.org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
Single and Parenting Aug 31, 5:30pm. 13-week program uses video presentations, group discussions and personal Bible study on relationships and parenting. Registration, 685- 8099. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
North Grand Association Monthly Meeting Sep 1, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Open to public. Free. Goodenow (Former Lincoln Library), 719 N. Grand Ave. E., 638-1938.
Overeaters Anonymous Aug 29, Sep 5, 5:30pm Mon. 12-step meeting. Mondays. 217-369-0386. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523- 5897.
Overeaters Anonymous Aug 27, Sep 3, 10am Sat, 10am Sat. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369-0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793- 9760.
Personal Assistant Employers Group Aug 30, 3-4:30pm Tue. Support group for those with a disability that hire personal assistants. Free. scil.org. 217- 523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-0427.
Retired State Employees Association Meeting Aug 31, 1:30pm Wed. Monthly meeting provides information and updates on topics important to state retirees. Speaker Ed Wojcicki. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.
Senator Richard Durbin Aug 29, 5:30pm Mon. Presentation, reception and dinner featuring guest speaker Senator Richard Durbin. $30 members, $35 non. Reservations, 793-2509. 217-741-6398. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.
Sertoma Club Sep 5, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. More information, 546- 2782. 217-494-2099. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 698-6033.
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.
Bulletin Board
CrimeStoppers Hangar Party Sep 4, 4-10pm Sun. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and view Dick Levi’s private collection of classic cars and motorcycles. $10. cashfortips.us. 217- 622-9547. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 217-788-9200.
Paint for a Purpose Aug 31, 7-9:30pm Wed. Two canvases, trivia, 50/50. Proceeds support orphans in Swaziland. $30 donation. RSVP to anniefi ghtspoverty@ gmail.com. ifi ghtpoverty.org. Arlington’s, 210 Broadway St., 528-1563.
Run, Walk, Bike, Skate Club Sep 1, 5:45-6:45pm Thu. Hosted by Scheels. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
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.
Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Aug 25, Sep 1, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a streetparty atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. illinoisproductmarket.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.
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 27, 31, Sep 3, 7, 8am- 12:30pm Sat, 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.
Politics
Information Night Sep 7, 6-8pm Wed. Representatives from the local boards are available to assist those interested in seeking election to public offi ce. Free. 217-498-9557. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr., Rochester. 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 29-30, 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.
Health
DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Aug 30, Sep 6, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217-816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.
Faith & Philosophy
Are You a Closet Republican and Don’t Know It? Sep 4, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presented by Posy Robertson and Mick Bray. Free. aluuc. org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
DeWitt County Farm Crawl Sep 4, 10am-5pm Sun. Spend 30-60 minutes on tours and activities at each of three family farms in DeWitt county. 2-10 minutes of drive time between each farm. dewittcountyfarmcrawl.com. 217-898-0706. Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums & More, LLC, 16727 Airport Road, Clinton, 722-3531.
Harmony of Science and Religion Aug 26, 7:30-8:30pm Fri. 217- 546-9171. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.
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 Sep 1, 30, Sep 6, 5:30-7:30pm Tue, Thu. 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.
MMRD/CCH Fresh Meat Program Aug 30, Sep 6, 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.
Short Track TT Motorcycle Races Sep 3. World’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series. springfi eldmile.org. 632-0277. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661. Springfield Mile Sep 4, 12am Sun. Motorcycles race a 1-mile oval track. $30 advance, $40 race week. springfi eldmile.org. 632-0277. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.
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.
Women’s Celts Rugby Sep 7, 5:30-7:30pm Mon, Wed. Practice every Monday and Wednesday. New players of all skill levels welcome. No experience necessary. Through Oct 26. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J. David Jones Pkwy, 544-1751.