FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Amaranth Apple Festival Jul 14-15. Summer street festival featuring two nights of live music from local, regional and national acts plus food for purchase from at least 15 local restaurants. $5 admission per day. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Morgan County Fair Jul 13-16. Carnival, food, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment and more. themorgancountyfair.com. 245-6800. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Summerfest Jul 15. Featuring live music. Food available for purchase. lakespringfi eld. org. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 529-1221.

Wacky Wheelers Parade Jul 15, 1-4pm Sat. Bring your art bike or decorate your wheels for a group ride around Sherwood subdivision. Free. Questions, 331-2027 or [email protected]. Vredenburgh Park, 100 Crusaders Road, 544-1751.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Author Peter Baker Jul 18, 6pm Tue. Meet-and-greet, book signing and presentation by Peter Baker, New York Times reporter and author of Obama: The Call of History. Reservations. $12, $25. PresidentLincoln. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Pondicherry Lodge Jul 15, 9am Sat. Meeting of the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfi eld and west central Illinois. Discussion of The Adventure of the Three Students. Public welcome. sherlock.lolopop.org. 546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

SPW Open Mic Jul 19, 6-8pm Wed. A Springfi eld Poets and Writers event. Hosted by Thea Chesley, third Wednesday of every month. Free. 544-3611. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

THEATER & COMEDY Belly Laffs’ Joke Lab Jul 13, 7:30pm Thu. Open mic format. Limited to 10 performers. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy,

529-8580. Comedian Dr. Gonzo Jul 15, 8:30am Sat. Comedian blends comedy and music into an unforgettable act. Heard on “The Bob and Tom Show” and XM Radio. $13, $15. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedy Hypnotist Jeff Harpring Jul 15, 7:30pm Sat. $15. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Disney’s Newsies: The Musical Jul 13-16, 19-23, 7pm Wed-Thu, 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.

High School Musical Jul 14-16, 20-22, 8pm. Contemporary musical comedy featuring a popular high school basketball star and a shy, new student who discover they both share a secret passion for singing. Pre-shows 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.

The Boy from Fishhook: The Story of Robert Earl Hughes Jul 13-14, 7:30pm Thu-Fri. A reader’s theater production featuring projected images, video and an artifact. Written and directed by Ken Bradbury. $10. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Yuk-off 3 Jul 15, 8-11pm Sat. Two-hour comedy show for ages 18+ only. $15 advance tickets required. yukoff3.brownpapertickets. com. Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, 529-7171.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Choral Concert Jul 13, 7pm Thu. Concert by LLCC’s Road Scholar/Elderhostel choral program featuring sacred and secular music from various periods. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Concert in the Park Jul 16, 6pm Sun. Featuring Paul Summers. Hosted by Pilot Club of Jacksonville. BYO blanket or lawn chairs. Free. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Levitt Amp Concert: Ptah Williams Jul 14, 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 Jul 14, 1-2pm Fri. Enjoy Lincolnera 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.

Mark Mills Jul 13, 12-1pm Thu. Outdoor concert. Bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs. Part of the Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series. Free. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Mary Bryant Home Singers Jul 18, 12-1pm Tue. 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.

Music at the Museum: Switchback Jul 13, 7-9pm Thu. Awardwinning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack draws on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that refl ect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots. $10 at door; $8 museum members and children under 12. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Sing in the Park Jul 15, 7-8:30pm Sat. Concert by the Land of Lincoln Chorus and the Sound Celebration Chorus plus an ice cream social. Free. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 18, 7:30-9pm Tue. Outdoor concerts Tuesdays in June through the fi rst week of August. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.

DANCE Country Dance Jul 14, 19, 7-10:30pm Fri, 7-11pm Wed. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Dance for Hope Jul 14, 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.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Exploration for Singles Jul 18, 7:30-8:30pm Tue. Engage in exploring art materials while connecting with new friends. $5. Questions, 331-2027 or rhiannon@ourvibrantcommunity. com. Boones Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St., 679-3752.

Craft Day Jul 15, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm. Horsefeathers, Birdsong Books and Vintage and the Country Bumpkin host craft sessions, offered from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm at each store. Reservations. $20 or 30 per session; includes all materials. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947- 2238. Elkhart.

Inspired by the Garden Opening Reception Jul 14, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Exhibition features artwork inspired by Lincoln Memorial Garden. Created by SAA Collective artists and other local artists. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Kings and Queens: Pinball, Imagists and Chicago Jul 13-Aug 11. Interactive exhibition organized by the Elmhurst Art Museum is an examination of the intertwined history of two of Chicago’s greatest exports: pinball and imagist painting. On display through Aug 11. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Michiko Itatani: Celestial Visions Jul 13-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.

My Abstract Life Jul 17-26. Art exhibition by Jan Sorenson Hill. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

Open Studio Jul 17-18, 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.

Opening Art Receptions Jul 14, 6-8:30pm Fri. Opening receptions for “Blue at the Edges,” a solo exhibition from Melissa Pokorny, and “EKSTASIS,” a solo and site-responsive project from Kristin Abhalter Smith. On display through Aug 5. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

Paint it Wright Jul 13, 6-8:30pm Thu. Frank Lloyd Wright-themed Canvas and Cocktails. $45 per person. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Paint Your Pet Jul 13, 6:30-9pm Thu. Kidfriendly. BYOB and snacks. $50 for adults, $35 for children under 18. christystudios.com. 773-235- 5600. The Blue Door, 3259 W. Iles, 753-0262.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park: Finding Dory Jul 14, 6pm Fri. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s concert and movie series. Swim from 6-8pm. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks. org. 544-1751. Veterans Memorial Pool, 2700 Ely St., 753-3030.

Rosenwald Jul 15, 4pm Sat. Screening of documentary about a Jewish partnership with African-American communities. Refreshments to follow. Free. jewishfi lm.org. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.

Short Films Jul 13, 6:30-8pm Thu. View award-winners and favorites from past Route 66 Film Festivals. Free. Food available for purchase. route66fi lmfestival.net. 544-3611. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 18, 10-10:30am Tue. 30-minute fi lms 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.

Fairy and Gnome Storytime, Rocks and Houses Jul 16, 3-4pm Sun. Enjoy fairy and gnome story time, create “houses” out of natural materials, and paint rocks. All ages. $8. Registration, rhiannon@ourvibrantcommunity. com. 331-2027. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.

ENVIRONMENT

Make Your Home/ Business More Sustainable Jul 19, 6-7:30pm Wed. Panel presentation and discussion hosted by Sustainable Springfi eld, Inc. Free. sustainablespringfi eld.org. 747- 9336. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Adult Children of Alcoholics Jul 18, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Jul 13, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

ISM Brown Bag Lecture Series Jul 19, 12-1pm Wed. “Walking the Text” in the Holy Land” presented by Elizabeth Bazan, Assistant Curator of Education, Illinois State Museum. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

LOESS Monthly Meeting Jul 17, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Presentation by members Ed Wagner, Carole Harp and Mary Boesdorfer on rock collecting in Oklahoma. Free. loess.org. 309- 838-7782. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

NAMI Springfield Jul 19, 7pm Wed. Meetings first Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm) of the month. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. Questions, 522-3571. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Stamp Collecting Club Jul 17, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 546- 5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.

Starting or Growing a Veteran Owned Business Jul 14, 8:30am-4pm Fri. Learn business and entrepreneurship basics. Open to veterans and military spouses. Registration. Free. sbavets.force.com. 793- 5020. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

BULLETIN BOARD American Legion Hiring Event Jul 14, 11am-2pm Fri. Hiring event for veteran job seekers and military spouses. Veteran preview 10-11am. Free. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

FOOD Horseshoe Dinner Jul 13, 4-6pm Thu. hickoryglenil. com. Hickory Glen Senior Living, 1700 W. Washington St., 793- 0431.

HISTORY

Illinois History Forum Jul 13, 12pm Thu. Led by John E. Hallwas, distinguished professor emeritus at Western Illinois University and editor of an award-winning 1994 edition of Spoon River Anthology. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Manners with Mr. Lincoln Jul 19, 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.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY Unity of Religions, Unity of Mankind Jul 14, 7-8pm Fri. Free. 546- 9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

SPORTS & FITNESS Big Dawg Dare Jul 15, 8am Sat. Extreme 5K run features infl atable obstacles and mud. Registration. bigdawgdare. com. Wolff Farms, 3153 N. 15th Ave., Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Spooner Softball Tournament Jul 14-16. lakespringfi eld.org. Anchor Boat Club, 407 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1174.

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