HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Capital City Celebration Jul 1, 11-12am Sat. Dog pageant, live music, large kids area, food trucks and vendors. Fireworks at 9pm. Hosted by Springfi eld Jaycees. 815-307-2593. Fifth and Capitol streets, Downtown Springfield.

Fourth of July Blast Jul 3-4, 7-11pm Mon, 6am- 10pm Tue. Two-day celebration featuring kids events, live entertainment, fi reworks and much more. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Nichols Park, 319 Holken Brink Dr., Jacksonville.

Independence Day Fireworks Jul 4, 9:30-10pm Tue. Free. VisitLitchfi eld.com. 324-8147. Lake Lou Yaeger Marina 1, 4313 Beach House Trail, Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833. Independence Party Jul 1. Sangamo Surf Club, 405 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1712.

Loami Fourth of July Celebration Jul 1, 10:30am Sat. Parades plusinfl atable obstacle course and bounce house, laser tag, video trailer, beer tent, food vendors, fl ea market and craft show, mud tug-of-war, car show, tractor games and kids activities. $1 kids activities. Loami.

North-End Lake Club Fireworks Jul 4. Rain date Jul 8. Lake Springfi eld Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd, 483-3625.

Riverton Fire Crackin Festival Jul 1, 3-11pm Sat. Fourth annual festivals features bounce houses, activities, live music by Ran$om and more. Fireworks at dusk. Food and beverages for purchase. Riverton KC Grounds, 335 South Fourth, Riverton.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Assumption Fest Jun 29-Jul 1. Family friendly fair featuring a smoking hot BBQ contest and more. Free. Assumption.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Jul 8, 10am-3pm Sat. Hand-powered rail car rides, barrel train rides, model railroad layouts, Sangamon Valley RC fl yers display, view vintage automobiles and a rail speeder car, museum tours and more. Free. 341- 8426. Chatham Railroad Museum, 100 N. State St., Chatham.

Springfield Highland Games and Celtic Festival Jul 8, 12am-12pm Sat. Dance, solo piping, drumming, band and athletic competitions and games, live musical acts, vendors, kids activities, storytelling, food, animals and more. $10 per person; $5 ages 5-12, seniors and kids under 5 are free. springfi eldhighlandgames.com. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

THEATER & COMEDY

Comedy Open Mic Jul 3, 8-9:30pm Mon. Show features up-and-coming professional and amateur comedians. Free. mclimits. com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Disney’s Newsies: The Musical Jul 7-9, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Captivating story of a band of underdogs who stand up to the most powerful men in New York. $25 advance, $30 day of; $22 seniors and children. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Jun 29, Jul 1, 6-9. 40th annual festival features A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cymbeline, I Heart Juliet and The Improvised Shakespeare Company. Individual and season tickets available. illinoisshakes.com. Illinois State University, 100 North University Street, Normal.

Mary Poppins Jun 30, Jul 1-2, 6-9, 8:30- 11pm. Musical based on the similarly titled Mary Poppins children’s books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney fi lm. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved; $10 and $12 lawn. themuni. org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

State Fair Jun 29, Jul 1, 8pm Thu-Sat. Musical about an Iowa farm family preparing to go to the multi-day Iowa State Fair. Preshow 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.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Alec James Jul 6, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza summer concert series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Levitt Amp Concert: Curley Taylor Jun 30, 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 30, Jul 7, 1-2pm Fri. Enjoy Lincoln-era music by a talented and young group of a capella singers. Free. edwardsplace. org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Phil Steinberg Jun 29, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza outdoor concert series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 4, 7:30-9pm Tue. Outdoor concerts Tuesdays in June through the fi rst week of August. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

DANCE Dance for Hope Jun 30, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every fi fth Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Kevin Turner Jun 30, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday Night Dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Images of Illinois Opening Reception Jul 6, 5pm Thu. Exhibition on display Jul 6-29. Free. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Kings and Queens: Pinball, Imagists and Chicago Jun 29-Aug 11. 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.

Michiko Itatani: Celestial Visions Jun 29-Aug 11. Exhibit features new acquisitions of drawings and prints alongside installation-based and heroically scaled fi gurative paintings by contemporary artist Michiko Itatani. On display through Aug 11. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 524- 5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Open Studio Jul 3-4, 6:30-9:30pm Mon- Tue. Weekly fi gure drawing sessions held Monday (clothed/ draped models) and Tuesday nights (undraped models). Community drawing materials available or BYO. $15, $10 high school students with valid ID. thepharmacygallery.com. 789- 9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Paint Critters Jul 1, 1-4pm Sat. Kid-friendly. BYOB and snacks. $35 for adults, $25 for children under 18. christystudios.com. 773- 235-5600. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546-0953.

Patriotic Paint Jul 4, 6-8pm Tue. Kid-friendly. BYOB and snacks. $35 for adults, $25 for children under 18. christystudios.com. 773- 235-5600. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546-0953.

Watercolor 101 Jul 8, 2-4pm Sat. Kid-friendly. BYOB and snacks. $35 for adults, $25 for children under 18. christystudios.com. 773- 235-5600. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546-0953.

FILM & TELEVISION Fourth Annual Jewish Film Series Jun 29, 7-9pm Thu. Featuring award-winning fi lms from around the world suitable for a multicultural, multigenerational audience. $25 for series pass; $7 per fi lm or $5 per fi lm with student ID. shalomspringfi eld.org. 787- 7223. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529- 8580.

Movie in the Park: The Lego Batman Movie Jul 7, 7pm Fri. Free. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Independence Day Jul 4, 11am Tue. Dramatic reading of Declaration of Independence, music by Ben Bedford, and magic/medicine show in Union Square Park. Free with museum admission. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Red, White and Blue Super Saturday Jul 1, 11am-3pm Sat. Celebrate and make art in three colors. For ages 5+. Free with museum admission. llinoisstatemuseum. org. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Zoofari Jul 8, 11am-4pm Sat. Kids of all ages learn how animals enjoy summer. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend in for a checkup at the Teddy Bear Clinic. $5 adults, $2 children. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

ENVIRONMENT Harvesting Garlic and Chives Jun 29, 5:30pm Thu. Master Gardener Gary Lazar shares tips on how to harvest and store garlic, plus fall planting techniques. web.extension. illinois.edu. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

Illinois Bat Festival Jul 8, 9am-4pm Sat. Featuring fun and educational presentations, speakers, live animals, hands-on activities, games for kids and interactive exhibits. Free. batconservation.org. 248-645-3232. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Breakfast Optimist Club Jun 30, Jul 7, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546- 5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Medical Marijuana Info Seminar Jul 1, 1-3pm Sat. Learn how to enroll in the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program and receive information about medical cannabis. Free. 503-4296. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

SPISec: Information Security Meetup Jul 4, 7-9pm Tue. Casual meetup to learn and talk about all things information security with food and drink. First Tuesday of every month. 494-6484. DH Brown’s, 231 E. Monroe St., 525-0381.

BULLETIN BOARD Abe and Mary Walking Tour Jul 4, 10-11am Tue. 1.5- mile, 60-minute walking tour through historic downtown Springfi eld. Every Tuesday Jul-Aug. Free. Reservations. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

First Sunday Midwest Bazaar Jul 2, 8am-4pm Sun. 150+ vendors. Supports Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. $4 adults, free to children under 12. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

Latham Firefighters Ice Cream Social Jul 8, 12-9pm Sat. Car and antique tractor and engine show, kids Jr. Olympic games and pedal tractor pull, country band, fi re apparatus and emergency vehicle show at 4pm, refreshments, and more. 674-3443. Latham Firehouse, 271 N. Macon St., Latham.

Mid-Summer Blast Jul 8. Prop Club, 264 Maple Grove Lane, 529-4901.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Jul 8, 10am-3pm Sat. Family friendly event features RC planes, speeder display, automobiles, private vehicle display, barrel train rides, model trains, hodge car rides and more. Free. Chatham Railroad Museum, 100 N. State St., Chatham.

FOOD Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Jul 5, 4-7pm Wed. 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 29, Jul 6, 4-7pm Thu. 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 29, Jul 1, 4, 6, 8. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 1, 5, 8, 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

Archaeologists David Nolan and Robert Hickson Jul 5, 7:30pm Wed. Bring 2-3 items such as arrowheads, bottles, pottery or other miscellany for identifi cation by local archaeologists David Nolan and Robert Hickson. Free. The Old School Museum, 110 E. Cherry St., Winchester, 742-8090.

Attention to Detail Jul 1, 10:15am-12:15pm Sat. Tour explores the details and stories of the House that enrich our understanding of art, architecture and the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. Reservations. $20 suggested donation. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Fly on a WWII B-17 Jun 30, Jul 1-2, 10am- 5pm Fri-Sun. Flight and ground tours available on the historic WWII era B-17 Flying Fortress. Flights: $425 EAA members, $475 non. Tours: $10-20, free to kids under 8, vets and active duty military. 800-359-6217. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 788-9200.

From Seed to Shirt Jul 6, 1-4pm Thu. Program explains the role of cotton in the Civil War-era economies of both the South and North. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785- 9363.

Manners with Mr. Lincoln Jul 5, 2-3pm Wed. 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.

Of Glass and Wood Jul 1, 1:15-3:15pm Sat. Tour focuses on the details of the House’s amazing art glass collection and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed furniture. Reservations. $20 suggested donation. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Patriotism - Patriotic - Patriot Jul 2, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Penny Wollan-Kriel. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585- 9550.

Prisoner and the Kings Jun 30, 7-8pm Fri. Short program followed by discussion. Free. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

SPORTS & FITNESS 5K Freedom Fun Run/Walk Jul 1, 7-11am Sat. Wooded, shaded out-and-back course along Lake Lou Yeager. Appropriate for all ages and levels of fi tness. Registration. visitlitchfi eld.com. Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 3, 3 Primitive Lane, Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Bike and Hike Days Jul 2, 8am-3pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Fourth of July Boat Regatta Jul 4, 2pm Tue. Decorate your boat in patriotic colors for a trip around the lake. VisitLitchfi eld.com. Lake Lou Yaeger Marina 1, 4313 Beach House Trail, Litchfi eld, 866- 733-5833.

Jacksonville Passavant Team Rehab/FCA Shootout Jun 29. Largest basketball tournament in the state of Illinois. Illinois College and MacMurray College. Jacksonville.

Watermelon 5K Jul 1, 7:30am Sat. 5K race plus post-race yoga workout and healthy breakfast. In support of Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation. Rain or shine. $35. watermelon5Krace.com. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

Women’s Distance Festival Jul 8, 8am Sat. Two-mile race and kids’ fun run. Registration. srrc.net. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Workout in the Park Jul 6, 6-7pm Thu. Hosted by HSHS Central Illinois, Springfi eld Park District, FitClub and Scheels. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue entrance.

More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com.

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