Car show weekend features a seven-mile cruise, air and ground displays and more

The Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Super Cruise and Car Show Spectacular is one of the most anticipated car show weekends for automotive enthusiasts in central Illinois. Powerlight weekend presents opportunities to showcase your classic car, meet fellow car lovers, enjoy drive-in movies along historic Route 66, and take in unique air and ground displays.

Celebrate the 100 th anniversary of Route 66 by partaking in the Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Super Cruise Friday, Aug. 4. The seven-mile police-escorted cruise will proceed from the Horace Mann parking lot to Knight’s Action Park. Lineup is from 5-7 p.m., and the Super Cruise begins at 7 p.m. sharp. Cruise participants are encouraged to arrive early for lineup, as complimentary passes to the Route 66 drive-in will be made available to the first 30 cars. The drive-in movies will screen at dusk, and regular admission pricing ($7.50 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under) will apply.

Start your engines bright and early Saturday morning for the Fifth Annual Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Car Show Spectacular. The car show, free to all spectators, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Vehicle registration will occur from 8 a.m. to noon and judging will run from noon to 4 p.m., immediately followed by the class awards ceremony. The entry fee is $15 for judged entries and $10 for display entries only. As in years past, this car show functions as a Brighton “Best of the Best” qualifier, recognizing 45 vehicle classes, 20 specialty awards and 150 trophies.

Additional attractions include ground and air displays such as the Saints Flight medical helicopter; a memorial trophy and presentation featuring at least 15 police agencies honoring fallen officers and veterans, including the recent loss of Springfield Police Department officer David Tapscott; a photo gallery highlighting past Powerlight car shows; a “selfies with Abe” photo booth hosted by Lincoln impersonator Max Daniels; a “drunk goggles” golf cart driving course; and much more.

For more information about the Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Super Cruise and Movie Night and the Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Car Show Spectacular, including information about special hotel rates at the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center and discounted Knight’s Action Park admission for car show entries, call Greg Cooper at 553-5271 or find Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show on Facebook. –Nan Kording

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Jul 21-23, 26-30, 8:30pm. Musical based on the Paramount Pictures 1954 fi lm of the same name. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved; $10 and $12 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Paint the Street Festival Jul 22, 12-7pm. Paint a 6x6 square on the streets of downtown Springfi eld. All supplies included. $30 per square for members; $35 per square for non; $5 increase day of event. springfi eldart. org. 523-2631. Downtown Springfi eld.

Hank Williams and My Honky Tonk Heroes Jul 22, 7pm. Concert by Jason Petty pays tribute to Hank Williams, the stars that infl uenced Hank, and the stars infl uenced by Hank. $25-32. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music in the Park: Stingray Alley Jul 23, 4-7pm. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s concert and movie series. Summer love sock hop and sounds from the 60s. Concessions for purchase. springfi eldparks.org. 544- 1751. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

Downhome Music, Beer and Art Festival Jul 28-29. Local bands playing original songs on multiple stages, 100 craft beers, local food vendors, kids area. Admission. downhomemusicfest.com. Downtown Springfield.

River Country Quilt Show Jul 28-29, 10am-5pm Fri, 10am- 4pm Sat. 13th annual show featuring more than 250 beautiful quilted items, antique quilts bed tuning, and fabrics and notions from area vendors. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville, 243-4384.

Stone and Snow, Dirty Revival Jul 28, 6pm. Outdoor concert. Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Iron Abe Olympic Triathlon Jul 29, 7:30am. Includes a .9-mile lake swim, 24.8-mile bike ride and 6.2- mile run on closed, shaded lake roads. Registration. triharderpromotions.com. 341-1309. Lake Springfi eld Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr., 757-8660.

Route 66 Half Iron Triathlon Jul 29, 7am. 1.2-mile lake swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run on lake roads. Registration. triharderpromotions.com. Lake Springfi eld Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr., 757-8660.

Stoneman Sprint Triathlon Jul 29, 8am. Includes a 500-yard lake swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1-mile run on closed, shaded lake roads. Registration. triharderpromotions.com. Lake Springfi eld Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr., 757-8660.

Elvis Memorial Show Starring Elvis Himselvis Jul 29, 7:30pm. Featuring a live band and back-up dancers. $16 adults, $15 seniors and students. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

August

DAR Ice Cream Social Aug 3. Delicious desserts and big band entertainment. $6 donation. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place, Jacksonville, 245-2626.

Arsenic and Old Lace Aug 3-6, 8pm. Comedy directed by Kristin and Mark Wheeler. $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.

Decatur Celebration Aug 4-6, 12-10pm Fri-Sun. Family street festival featuring carnival, live music, parade, food, kids block and more. Free entry. decaturcelebration.com. Downtown Decatur, Decatur, 423-7000.

Jacksonville Main Street Artisan Fair Aug 4-5, 3-7pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat. Numerous vendors featuring a variety of media. Preview on Friday; artists, kids’ art activities, food, vendors, face painting and craft brew festival on Saturday. 245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville.

Pizzazz, Marquise Knox ft. Renee Smith Aug 4, 6pm. Outdoor concert. Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. levittamp.org. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Movie in the Park: Sing Aug 4, 6:30pm. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s concert and movie series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 544-1751. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Powerlight Super Cruise and Movie Night Aug 4, 7pm. Lineup from 5-7pm. New cruise route for 2017. Movies start at dusk. Free. 553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546- 8881.

Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Aug 5, 8am-5pm. Includes ground and air displays, police offi cer and veterans tribute and more. Car show features all makes and models. Spectators free. 553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

Jacksonville Main Street Craft Brew Festival Aug 5, 10am-3pm. Featuring home brewers, breweries, wineries, artists and artisans. 546-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville.

Fit for Life: Quadruple ByPass Hill Challenge 4K Aug 5, 8am. 4K hill climb run. Hosted by M&M Multisport Club. Registration. mmmultisport.com. Beach House, Lake Lou Yaeger, 70 Marina Lane, Litchfield.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Aug 7, 9am. Monthly meeting features speaker David Brooks on “Home Composting Made Simple.” Free. 563- 940-5735. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Illinois State Fair Aug 10-20. So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, midway, exhibits and more. Admission. illinois. gov/statefair. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Foghat Aug 10, 8pm. Classic rock group known for “Slow Ride” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You.” Free. illinois.gov/ statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Chase Rice, Runaway June, Chris Cavanagh Aug 11, 7:30pm. Country concert. $13- 33. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Grease Aug 11-13, 16-20, 8:30pm. 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey with additional songs written by John Farrar. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved, $10 and $12 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Sock Hop Aug 12, 6-8pm. hickoryglenil.com. Hickory Glen Senior Living, 1700 W. Washington St., 793-0431.

Pentatonix Aug 12, 7:30pm. Five-member American a cappella group known for pop-style arrangements. $32-52. illinois.gov/ statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant, Lindsay Ell Aug 13, 7pm. Country concert. $45-65. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Aug 14, 7:30pm. British invasion group known for “I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am.” Free. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Sublime with Rome, Blues Traveler Aug 15, 7:30pm. Two American rock bands that draw from a wide variety of infl uences. $17-37. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Alabama, Neal McCoy Aug 16, 7:30pm. Country concert. Alabama has 42 #1 singles to their credit. $38-59. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Jason Derulo with DJ and Chel Aug 17, 7:30pm. Known for “Talk Dirty,” “Whatcha Say” and “Want to Want Me.” $19-39. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Montgomery Gentry, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws Aug 18, 6pm. Country concert. “Southern Uprising” tour. $15-30. illinois.gov/ statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Loose Lips Sink Shipas Aug 18-20, 24, 8pm. Musical follows a group of young men in Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Bay who enlist in the armed forces following the attack on Pearl Harbor. $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.

Hummingbird Festival Aug 19, 8-11am. The Log Cabin Birders and Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will band hummingbirds. lincolnsnewsalem. com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 4000.

Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains, Nonpoint Aug 19, 7:30pm. Rock concert. $17-39. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Abe’s Amble 10K Aug 20, 7:30am. 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.

John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter Aug 20, 7:30pm. Concert by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer known for “Pink Houses,” “Small Town” and “Paper in Fire”. $42- 62. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.

Powerlight Christian Music Festival Aug 20, 12-9pm. Headliners are Tenth Avenue North and Hawk Nelson. Free after State Fair admission. Illinois State Fair Lincoln Stage, 553-5271.