FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Aug 5, 8am-5pm Sat. Includes ground and air displays, police offi cer and veterans tribute and more. Car show features all makes and models. Spectators free. Facebook.com/ abelincolncarshow. 217-553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

Cirque Italia Aug 4-6, 7:30pm Thu-Fri, 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm Sat. 1:30pm and 4:30pm Sun. Water circus features mermaids, dinosaurs, laser lights, bubbles, aerialists, acrobats, contortionists and more. $10-50. cirqueitalia.com. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

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.

Downhome Music, Beer and Art Festival Jul 28-29, 12am-11pm Fri, 5-11pm Sat. Local bands playing original songs on multiple stages, 100 craft beers, local food vendors, kids area. Admission. downhomemusicfest.com. Downtown Springfield, National Night Out Aug 1, 5-8pm Tue. Family-friendly event features dog safety and fi re safety demonstrations plus face painting, dunk tanks, bounce houses, coloring contest, crafting, fi reworks and more. Free. riverton.illinois.gov. 217-629-9122. Field of Dreams, 1100 Riverton Road, Riverton, Powerlight Super Cruise and Movie Night Aug 4, 7pm Fri. Lineup from 5-7pm. New cruise route for 2017. Movies start at dusk. Free. Facebook/ powerlightabelincoln. 217-553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

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. 217-243-5678. Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville, 243-4384.

THEATER & COMEDY Arsenic and Old Lace Aug 3-6, 8pm Thu-Sun. 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.

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 30-29, 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.

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Jul 27, Aug 1-6, 8-9, 12am Thu-Sun, 12am Tue-Wed. 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 30-27, 8:30-11pm Sun-Thu. Musical based on the Paramount Pictures 1954 fi lm of the same name. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved; $10 and $12 lawn. themuni.org. 217-793-6864. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company Aug 4-5, 8pm Fri-Sat. Two funfi lled nights of improv comedy. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Raise the Woof Comedy Night Jul 28, 7-10pm Fri. Appetizers from 6-8pm. Comedy show at 8pm. In support of the Animal Protective League. $30, $35 VIP. eventbrite.com. 217-544-7387. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Concerts in the Park Jul 30, Aug 6, 6pm Sun, 6pm Sun. Featuring Land of Lincoln Chorus. Hosted by Pilot Club of Jacksonville. BYO blanket or lawn chairs. Free. 217-370- 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.

Jamey Johnson Jul 30, 12am Sun. Outdoor concert on the BOS Plaza featuring 11-time Grammynominated singer-songwriter 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. 217- 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. 214-245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Levitt Amp Concert: Marquise Knox ft. Renee Smith Aug 4, 6-9pm Fri. Delicious desserts and big band entertainment. $6 donation. jacksonvilleil.org. 217-245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Mike Anderson Aug 8, 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. 217- 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams, Pizzazz, Marquise Knox ft. Renee Smith Aug 4, 6pm Fri. 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.

Sou’d Out Quartet Aug 6, 8-9:15am Sun. Southern gospel concert. Free. athenschristian.net. 217-636- 8463. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.

Springfield Municipal Band Aug 1, 7:30-9pm Tue. Outdoor concerts Tuesdays in June through the fi rst week of August. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd, St. Andrew’s Society Dancers Aug 3, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza summer performance series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 217- 753-3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams, 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. 217- 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. 217-428-1560. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Dance for Hope Aug 4, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. danceforhope3111. com. 217-522-9106. 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. 217- 522-9106. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

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 [email protected]. 217-331-2027. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679-4896.

Artist Reception Aug 4, 6-9pm Fri. Celebrate the work of local artist Sheri Ramsey. Light refreshments provided. prairiehouseframes.com. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523-4415.

Craft Brew Festival and Artisan Fair Aug 5, 9am-5pm Sat. Vendors featuring a variety of media, kids’ art activities, live music, craft beer festival, food and face painting. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 217-245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Kings and Queens: Pinball, Imagists and Chicago Jul 27-31, 9am-4:30pm Thu-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun, 9am-4:30pm Mon. 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. 217- 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Michiko Itatani: Celestial Visions Jul 27-31, 9am-4:30pm Thu-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun, 9am-4:30pm Mon. Exhibit features new acquisitions of drawings and prints alongside installation-based and heroically scaled figurative paintings by contemporary artist Michiko Itatani. On display through Aug 11. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217- 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Moonlight Market Series Aug 9, 6-9pm Wed. Featuring locally made goods by artists, craftsmen and makers. obedandisaacs.com. 217-522- 3123. Jackson Street, Between Sixth and Seventh streets, . My Abstract Life Aug 9-8, Aug 1-4, 12pm Wed, 12pm Sat-Tue, 12pm Thu-Fri. Art exhibition by Jan Sorenson Hill. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

Open Studio Jul 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. 217- 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park: Sing Aug 4, 6:30pm Fri. Part of Springfi eld Park District’s concert and movie series. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. springfi eldparks. org. 217-544-1751. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Super Saturday Aug 5, 11am-3pm Sat. Themed activities and crafts for ages 5+ and their families. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217- 782-0061. 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. 217- 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Adult Children of Alcoholics Aug 1, 8, 5:15pm Tue, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@ yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

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. 217-947-2238. 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. 217-528- 9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

BULLETIN BOARD APL Pet Adoptions Jul 29-30, Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm Sat. Cats available 12-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm Sun. apl-shelter.org. 217-544-7387. 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. 217-529-8691. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

FOOD Rum Tasting Jul 29, 7:30-9pm Sat. Tasting includes sampling of fi ve rums and rum beverages. $30, $25. edwardsplace.org. 217- 523-2631. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

HISTORY Manners with Mr. Lincoln Aug 2, 9, 2-3pm Wed, 2-3pm Wed. Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. Edwards lead a discussion on proper life and manners in the 19th century. Free. edwardsplace.org. 217- 523-2631. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

HEALTH Making Strides Kickoff Breakfast Aug 1, 7:30-8:30am Tue. Featuring speakers Dr. Laura Shea and comedian Ted Denson. Free. makingstrideswalk.org. 217- 523-4503. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

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. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS 38th Annual Robbie McEvers Memorial Golf Tournament Jul 28, 8am Fri. Nichols Park, 319 Holken Brink Dr., Jacksonville, 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. 217- 341-1309. Lake Springfi eld Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr., 757-8660.

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.

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