FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 8-10, 5-11pm Thu, 5pm-12am Fri-Sat. Three-day old-fashioned street festival with food, beverages, live music, carnival rides, family fun and more. Parade at 2pm Saturday. Free. chathamlegion.com. 483-4084. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

Dumb Fest June 9-11, 6-11pm Fri, 12-11pm Sat, 7-10pm Sun. All ages music festival. Sunday’s show is at Dumb Records. $10 Fri, $20 Sat, $5 Sun. blacksheepspringfield.com. Black Sheep Cafe, 1320 S. 11th St., 847-428-0562.

International Carillon Festival Jun 8-9, 6:30-8:30pm Thu-Fri. 56th annual festival features nightly carillon concerts by worldwide renown carillonists. Fireworks Friday at dusk. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor Jun 10, 8am-5pm Sat, 8am-3pm Sun. Festival features world-famous Route 66 attractions, museums and historic sites/ tours, food, car shows, children’s activities and more. Free. bluecarpetcorridor.org. Blue Carpet Corridor, 112 N. Side Square, Carlinville, 618-307-5049.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 13-18. Carnival, contests, nationallyrecognized entertainment, rodeo, agricultural exhibits and more. Concert tickets $20; demolition derby tickets $10; general admission $5 or $10; free to ages 3 and under. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.

Wacky Wheelers Parade Jun 10, 1-4pm Sat. Bring your art bike or decorate your wheels for a group ride around Enos Park. Decorating session, safety training, group ride, and more. Basic supplies provided. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. Free. 331-2027. Enos Park, Bergen and North Seventh streets.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Book Signing Jun 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Discussion and book signing with Joseph M. Di Cola, author of New Salem, A History of Lincoln’s Alma Mater. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Exoneree Diaries: Alison Flowers Jun 9, 7-8:30pm Fri. Lecture and book signing by Alison Flowers, author of The Exoneree Diaries: The Fight for Innocence, Independence and Identity. Free. wp.me/ p8QGK-19Q. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Summer Book Sale Jun 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Hosted by Friends of Lincoln Library. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

THEATER & COMEDY Aladdin, Jr Jun 9-10, 8pm Fri-Sat. Children’s musical filled with songs from the Disney movie.

All actors are under age 18. Directed by Adam Power. $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.

Belly Laffs’ Joke Lab Jun 14, 7:30pm Wed. Limited to 10 performers. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Willy Wonka Jun 9-11, 14-18, 8:30- 11pm. Musical based off Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the worldfamous candy man and his quest to find an heir. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved; $10 and $12 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Ben Bedford Jun 13, 12-1pm Tue. Part of the Artist on the Plaza outdoor concert series presented by the Springfield Area Arts Council. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Concerts in the Park Jun 11, 6pm Sun. Featuring Harmony. Hosted by Pilot Club of Jacksonville. BYO blanket or lawn chairs. Free. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Frank Lloyd Wright in Words and Music Jun 10, 6-9pm Sat. Concert performed by David Cain and Larry Gray features an exploration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy through music and words. Reservations. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

ISO Around the Town Concert Jun 14, 12-1pm Wed. Featuring a percussion ensemble from the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Free. ilsymphony.org. 522-2838. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

Larry Gatlin Jun 11, 3pm Sun. Solo concert by country music legend Larry Gatlin. $25-35. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Levitt Amp Concert: Unifyah, Mathias and The Pirates Jun 9, 6-9pm Fri. Outdoor concert. Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. 245- 6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243- 5678.

Lincoln Troubadours Jun 9, 1-2pm. Enjoy Lincoln-era music by a talented and young group of a capella singers. Free. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Monica Hay Jun 8, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza outdoor concert series presented by the Springfield Area Arts Council. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Music at the Museum Series Jun 8, 7-9pm Thu. Concert by The Yellow Bellied Sap Suckers. $10 adults, $8 members and children under 12. museumconcerts.com. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Springfield Municipal Band Jun 13, 7:30-9pm Tue. Outdoor concerts Tuesdays in June through the first week of August. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

DANCE BAM Jun 9, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Dance for Hope Jun 9, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522- 9106.

Hansel and Gretel Jun 10, 1pm and 5pm. A colorful, energetic children’s ballet presented by the Springfield Youth Performance Group. $15 adults, $10 ages 13 and under. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Opening: STRUCTURE Jun 9-10, 6-9pm Fri-Sat. Pharmacy member artists and guest artist Benjamin Lowder explore and interpret the idea of STRUCTURE in their individual work. Free. pharmacygallery. com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801- 810-9278.

Christine Samoore Artist Reception Jun 8, 12-1:30pm Thu. Reception for local photographer Christine Samoore. Exhibition titled “Chasing Dr. Who” on display through Jun 29. llcc.edu/art. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Kings and Queens: Pinball, Imagists and Chicago Jun 8-14. Interactive exhibition examines two of Chicago’s greatest exports: pinball and imagist painting. Organized by the Elmhurst Art Museum. On display through Aug. 11. $5 adults 19-64, free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Retired Art Teachers Art Exhibit Jun 9, 9am-8pm Fri. Artworks by 22 retired art teachers from Sangamon County. On display through Jul 28. Free. 787-7873. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Seen + Felt Jun 8-10, 13-14, 10am-5pm Tue- Wed 12-7pm Thu-Sat. Exhibition featuring artworks by painters Delinda Chapman and Mary Ellen Strack plus sculptor Mary Frances. On display through Jun 29. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Structurally Sound Jun 10, 5-6pm Sat. Pharmacy members Gary Hinkle and Timothy Donavan Russell present an artists’ talk on how computers have affected aspects of structure in their crafts of architectural art and electronic music. Free. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

FILM & TELEVISION Beauty and the Beast Jun 9, 8:30pm Fri. Screening of Beauty and the Beast (2017), a live-action re-telling of Disney’s animated classic. Free. 206-4762. UIS Quad, University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-6073.

Fourth Annual Jewish Film Series Jun 8, 7-9pm Thu. Featuring award-winning films from around the world suitable for a multicultural, multi-generational audience. $25 for series pass; $7 per film or $5 per film with student ID. shalomspringfield. org. 217-787-7223. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Movie in the Park: Sing Jun 9, 8pm Fri. Free. Rochester Community Park, Rochester, Short Films Jun 8, 6:30-8pm Thu. View award-winners and favorites from past Route 66 Film Festivals. Free. Food available for purchase. route66filmfestival.net. 544- 3611. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 13, 10-10:30am Tue. 30-minute films every Tuesday in June and July for ages 3-8. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

NATURE Cilantro- Love or Leave It Jun 13, 5:30pm Tue. Master Gardner-led presentation on planting, maintaining and harvesting cilantro, as well as its cousin coriander. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

LECTURES & MEETINGS AARP Chapter 195 Jun 12, 11pm Mon. Presentation

by Butler Funeral Home representatives at 1pm. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. 529-9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Adult Children of Alcoholics Jun 13, 5:15pm. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Lincoln Library Board Jun 14, 4:45pm Wed. Bicentennial room, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753- 4900.

Logan County Democrats Jun 10, 10am Sat. Regular meeting. Lincoln Public Library, 725 Pekin St., Lincoln, 732-8878.

Paul Mickey Archaeology Lecture Series Jun 14, 7-8:30pm Wed. Featuring a different topic and speaker each month. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

SCHS Annual Dinner Jun 13, 12am Tue. Keynote speaker is Carolyn Moore, who headed the SCHS in 2007. Tickets. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

BULLETIN BOARD Current Trends in Drug Abuse Jun 14, 8:15am-4pm Wed. Presenter Bruce Talbot on the latest street drugs of abuse in Illinois and innovative community responses to the latest drug challenges. Preregistation. $69. llcc.edu/cctc. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, 782-1086.

Garden Garage Sale Jun 8-9, 3-6pm Thu, 10am-3pm Fri. Featuring plastic pot recycling and shopping for bird feeders, garden books, terra cotta clay pots and other garden-related items. Free. web.extension. illinois.edu. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 13-17, 10:30am, 6:30pm daily. Premier US horse show features American Saddlebred, Roadster, Morgan and Arabian horses and Hackney ponies. Performances at 10:30am and 6:30pm daily. Free. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

FOOD Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Jun 14, 4-7pm. Every Wednesday May-Oct. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 8, 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., Jacksonville Farmers Market Jun 8, 10, 13, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Murder Mystery Dinner Jun 10, 5pm Sat. hickoryglenil. com. Hickory Glen Senior Living, 1700 W. Washington St., 793- 0431.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 10, 14, 8am-12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses and more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities and more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.

HISTORY Manners with Mr. Lincoln Jun 14, 2-3pm. Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. Edwards lead a discussion on proper life and manners in the 19th century. Free. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Restoration of the Dana- Thomas House Jun 10, 1:15-3:15pm Sat. Visit the house’s “restoration room” and learn about restoration techniques used in 1987-1990. Reservations. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Summer Frolic Jun 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Period-clothed interpreters celebrate frontier heritage plus World Wide Knit in Public Day. Bring your own chair and knit. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Tour: Wright Concepts Jun 9, 10:15am-12:15pm and 1:15-3:15pm. Larry Betz leads a discussion and tour showcasing the design principles behind Wright’s “Prairie School” architecture. Reservations. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

HEALTH Adult Coloring Club Jun 13, 5:30-7:30pm Tue. All supplies provided. Led by Eve. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Baha’i Devotions Jun 11, 12-1:30pm Sun. Readings from Baha’i scripture, prayers and music followed by light refreshments. Free. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595. Cowboy Church Jun 11, 5pm Sun. Held the second Sunday of each month. Meal at 5pm; music at 6pm. Clementine Memorial Church, 2075 N. 11th St., 638-1648.

Declaration on the Way Dialogue Groups Jun 11, 2-3:30pm Sun. Led by Dan Frachey. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol Ave., 522-3965.

The Never Ending Story Jun 11, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe followed by annual meeting. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

What Do Baha’is Believe Anyway? Jun 9, 7-8:30pm Fri. Presentation and discussion on the main beliefs of the Baha’i faith. Free. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544- 9595.

SPORTS & FITNESS

3D Archery Shoot Jun 10-11, 8am-1pm Sat-Sun. Hosted by Scheels and Panther Creek Bowhunters Club. $12 adult, $8 13-17, free to ages 12 and under. experience.scheels.com. 726-6330. Panther Creek Bowhunters Club, 1 W. Gilreath Road, Chatham, 622-6945.

Annual Cops and Robbers Fishing Clinic Jun 11, 8-11am Sun. For ages 7-12. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District and the Springfi eld Police Department. Preregistration required. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 741- 0988. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Batty About Baseball Jun 12, 6pm Mon. Kids celebrate America’s favorite pastime with team spirit, activities, and card-making for Dad. Hosted by Scheels Kids Klub. Free. experience. scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Crossroads Pro Rodeo Association Jun 14, 7pm Wed. Muttin’ Bustin’ competition for kids plus barrel racing, clown acts, bull riding and fi reworks. Free with general fair admission. sangcofair.com. Grandstand, Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.

Family Fun Golf Day Jun 11, 2-6pm Sun. Kids and their families try FootGolf, a new sport that combines soccer and golf. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Bergen Golf Course, 2900 E. Clear Lake Ave., 753-6211.

Fly on the Ford Jun 8-11, 2-5pm Thu, 9am-5pm Fri-Sun. Experience the golden age of aviation by fl ying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Reservations: $70 adults, ages 17 and under $50. $75 for walk-ups. fl ytheford.org. 473- 1968. Jacksonville Municipal Airport, 1956 Baldwin Road, Jacksonville, 243-5824.

Plaza Car Show and Cruise Jun 10, 8am-9pm Sat. Judged car show from 8am- 3pm. Cruise from 5-9pm. jacksonvilleil.org. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678. Walk to Defeat ALS Jun 10, 9am-12pm Sat. Walk in support of treatment and a cure for ALS. Individual and team registration available. Free registration. web.alsa.org. 888-873-8539. Hope Pavilion Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.

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