May
Illinois Products Farmers Market May 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-7pm. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. agr.state.il.us/ nightmarket. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.
The Three Musketeers May 25-27, 8pm. Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. In collaboration with Lincoln Land Community College. Pre-show entertainment at 7pm. $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.
Forever Plaid May 26-28, Jun 2-4, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Four young singers killed in a car accident posthumously take the stage for one fi nal gig during this goofy 1950s nostalgia trip. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
24th Annual Passavant- Gatorade 5K and 10K May 27, 7:30am. Flat, fast 3.1-mile or 6.2-mile run/ walk starts and fi nishes on Founders Lane. Post-race refreshments to follow. Registration. $20 advance, $25 day of. passavanthospital.com. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 245-9541.
Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk May 27, 8am. Tenth annual 5K run/walk or 10K run in honor of fallen Illinois State Police offi cer Brian McMillen. $20- 25 for 5K, $30-35 for 10K. getmeregistered.com. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 27, 31, Jun 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, Jul 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, Aug 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 8am- 12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses and more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances and activities. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.
Blessing of the Boats May 27, 12pm. Lakeside assembly of boats at noon, ceremony at 1pm. Keynote speakers Jim Langfelder and Wayne Rosenthal. Free vessel safety inspections, boating safety information, parade. Rain date Monday May 29. Springfi eld Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-0158.
A Spirited Stroll May 27, 1-4pm. Featuring music, an ice cream social, tours of historic trees and interpreters at the cemetery’s 106-year-old Abbey. lincolntomb.org. 782-2717. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.
TT Motorcycle Races May 27. World’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series. $15 advance, $20 race week. amaproracing.com. 632- 0277. Multi-purpose arena, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Bike and Hike Days May 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 8am-3pm. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c.
