Fairs & Festivals

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.

Paint The Street Jul 22, 12-10pm Sat. Purchase a 6x6 foot square to paint solo or with your family and friends. Free admission. $35 adv; $40 day of. 523- 2631. springfi eldart.org. Downtown Springfield.

Party in the Park Festival Jul 21-22, 5-11pm Fri, 10am-11pm Sat. Carnival, live music, food and vendor booths, pageants and more. Hosted by the Litchfi eld Chamber of Commerce. litchfi eldchamber.com. 324-2533. Downtown Litchfi eld, 400 North State St., Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Pleasant Plains Market Days

Jul 22, 9am-1pm Sat. Featuring 20+ artisans on the third Saturday of each month. Pleasant Plains Market Days, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731. 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.

Books & Authors

Boss Lincoln Jul 25, 5:30pm Tue. Matthew Pinsker discusses insights on Lincoln’s style of partisan command that proved essential to his later success as Civil War president. Reservations required. Free. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Reading and Open Mic Jul 22, 1-3pm Sat. Hosted by Springfi eld Poets & Writers. Free. springfi eldpoetsandwriters.com. 725- 9058. The Cardologist, 627 E. Adams St., 525-4121.

Third Thursday Reading Series Jul 20, 6-8pm Thu. Open mic, writing and publishing news, plus featured poet Brian Jackson, author of the collection From Delancey West. Free. twelvewinters.com. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496-2496.

Theater & Comedy

Belly Laffs’ Joke Lab Jul 27, 7:30pm Thu. Open mic format. Limited to 10 performers. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Disney’s Newsies: The Musical Jul 20-23, 28-30, 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 20-22, 8pm Thu- Sat. 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.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Jul 20-23, 25, Aug 1-2. 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.

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.

Music: General Events

Concerts in the Park Jul 23, 6pm Sun. Featuring Sonshine Ministry. Hosted by Pilot Club of Jacksonville. BYO blanket or lawn chairs. Free. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Elvis Memorial Show Starring Elvis Himselvis Jul 29, 7:30pm Sat. 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.

Hank Williams and My Honky Tonk Heroes Jul 22, 7pm Sat. 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.

Jamey Johnson Jul 30. Outdoor concert on the BOS Plaza featuring 11-time Grammy-nominated singersongwriter Jamey Johnson. $29, $39, $49. theboscenter. com. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Lady Carole and Tombe Aug 1, 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.

Levitt Amp Concert: Dirty Revival Jul 28, 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.

Levitt Amp Concert: The Trip Daddys Jul 21, 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 21, 28, 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.

Mark McKnight Jul 25, 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.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 25, Aug 1, 7:30-9pm Tue. Outdoor concerts Tuesdays in June through the fi rst week of August. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd. Square of the Roots Jul 20, 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.

Stingray Alley Band Jul 23, 4-7pm Sun. 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. 971-7716. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

Virgil Rhodes Jul 27, 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.

Dance Country Dance Jul 28, 7-10:30pm Fri. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Country Dance Jul 21, 7-11pm Fri. $3 members; $5 non. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Country Dance Jul 26, 7-10:30pm Wed. Sixweek session: $30 for couples, $15 for singles. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Dance for Hope Jul 21, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every third Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Dance for Hope Jul 28, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. All styles of dance every fourth Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Prairie Ballroom Dance Jul 22, 7-11pm Sat. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Salsa Nights Dance Jul 29, 9pm-12:45am Sat. $4 per person. Omar’s Latin Fusion Restaraunt, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568.

Art & Architecture Art Together: Paint Emojis Jul 29, 10-11:30am Sat. An artsy bonding event. $25 for adult and child to paint your favorite emoji. Registration, 331-2027 or rhiannon.gurley@ gmail.com. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679-4896.

Kings and Queens: Pinball, Imagists and Chicago Jul 20-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 20-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 20-Aug 31. Art exhibition by Jan Sorenson Hill. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544- 1793.

Open Studio Jul 24-25, 31, Aug 1, 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.

Staunzie’s Pop-up Art Show Jul 26, 6-9pm Wed. Arlington’s, 210 Broadway St., 528-1563.

The Living Tributary Closing Reception Jul 26, 12-1:30pm Wed. Closing reception celebrates the ceramic exhibition by local artist and LLCC alumnus Kyle Kirkpatrick. llcc.edu. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 786-2219.

Children’s Corner Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 25, 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.

Kids Create! Workshop: Pinball Machines Jul 22, 1-4pm Sat. Create pinball machines using recycled and found materials. $15 members, $20 non. events@ illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Science Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Aug 2, 7-8:30pm Wed. “Life and Death of the Most Luminous Stars in the Universe” by John Martin, director of the University of Illinois Springfi eld Barber Astronomical Observatory. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Nature Refreshing Your Perennial Garden Jul 20, 5:30pm Thu. 30-minute presentation by University of Illinois Extension Logan- Menard-Sangamon Master Gardener volunteers. Free. 782- 4617. Demonstration Gardens in front of Building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Environment Green Drinks Jul 25, 7:30-9pm Tue. Hosted by the Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club. 208-818- 4626. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 670-0627.

Lectures & Meetings Adult Children of Alcoholics Jul 25, Aug 1, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo. com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Jul 28, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546- 7646.

Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture Jul 28, 5:30pm Fri. Presentation by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Shotwell titled “Our Neighbors, the Lincolns: A Clergyman Remembers.” $40. Reservations required. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Springfield ICON Jul 31, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Springfi eld Inner City Older Neighborhoods monthly meeting. Topics TBA. springfi eldicon.org. 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

Bulletin Board

Annual Summer Coin Show Jul 23, 9am-4pm Sun. Central Illinois Numismatic Association show with 70 dealer tables. $1 admission; CINA members and children under 17 free. 899-9996. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

APL Pet Adoptions Jul 22. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Jul 23. Cats available 12-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Jul 29. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Jul 30. Cats available 12- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Springfield Indian Artifact Show Jul 29, 8am-2pm Sat. Featuring 75 exhibit tables showcasing everything from 12,000-yearold Clovis points to 700-yearold Cahokia points. Hosted by the Illinois State Archaeological Society. Free. 529-8691. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529- 6626.

SSCI Day Trip Jul 24, 8:30am-5:30pm Mon. An SSCI-hosted day trip to the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, MO. Guests are on their own for meals. ssoci.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason, 528-4035.

Summerbash Jul 22. Ski and Boat Club, 268 Maple Grove Lane, 529-9090.

Food Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Jul 26, Aug 2. Every Wednesday May-Oct. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 20, 27, 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 Jul 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, Aug 1, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Local Flavors Dinner Jul 20. Local Flavors dinners occur on the third Thursday of each month Jun-Oct and feature seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. Driftwood Cocktail and Eatery, 11 Old Capitol Plaza West, 572-1906.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 22, 26, 29, Aug 2, 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.

Rum Tasting Jul 29, 7:30-9pm Sat. Tasting includes sampling of fi ve rums and rum beverages. $30, $25. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

History Distant Memories Aug 1, 5:30-6:45pm Tue. An 1865 historic interpreter describes the wake, funeral procession and burial of Abraham Lincoln, plus weekly fl ag-lowering and retreat ceremony. Free. lincolntomb. org. 891-8719. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

Documentary: Finnigan’s War Jul 22, 5-6pm Sat. Awardwinning fi lm narrated by Mark Hamill (Star Wars) commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Free. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 523-7230.

Manners with Mr. Lincoln Jul 26, Aug 2, 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.

Auditions Clue: The Musical Jul 24-25, 6-8pm Mon-Tue. For actors 16 and older. Open auditions consist of a song and reading from the script. Show dates: Oct 13-15 and 20-22. theatre7.net. Theatre 7, 131 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-2107.

Health Making Strides Kickoff Breakfast Aug 1, 7:30-8:30am Tue. Featuring speakers Dr. Laura Shea and comedian Ted Denson. Free. makingstrideswalk.org. 523- 4503. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Tai Chi Easy Jul 25-24, 5:30-6:30pm Tue-Mon. Practice mindful, gentle and circular movements performed at a relaxed tempo. Led by Cindy Cannamela. $17 per session of $75 for fi ve. chiaracenter.org. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Road, 523-0901.

Faith & Philosophy A Common World Language Jul 28, 7-8pm Fri. Presentation on the benefi ts of international communication for world peace. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Eco Camp 2017 Graduation Jul 30, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Eco Camp participants demonstrate skills, perform songs and receive certifi cates of participation. Free. aluuc. org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

State of the State We’re In Jul 21, 7-8pm Fri. Relevant Baha’i beliefs presented and discussed. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

The Sisyphus Effect Jul 23, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Thom Thomas, seminarian. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Bike and Hike Days Jul 31, Aug 1-2-26, 4-6pm Mon-Wed. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c around a modifi ed loop. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Bike and Hike Days Jul 23, 30, 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.

Iron Abe Olympic Triathlon Jul 29, 7:30am Sat. 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.

Mid-Season Ball Tournament Jul 24-25, 12pm Mon-Tue. Blue Ridge Club, 411 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1431.

Route 66 Half Iron Triathlon Jul 29, 7am Sat. 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 Sat. 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. USFWS Summer Paddle Jul 22, 8pm Sat. Paddle through 10 years of restoration success on the Emiquon Preserve. Chautauqua National Wildlife, 19031 E County Road 2110N, Havana, 309-535- 2290.

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