Fairs & Festivals
Hummingbird Festival
Aug 19, 8-11am. The Log Cabin Birders and Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will band hummingbirds. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000. I
llinois State Fair
Aug 17-20. So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, midway, exhibits and more. Admission. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.
Lincoln Balloon Festival
Aug 25-26. Hot air balloon festival. Logan County Airport, 1351 Airport Road, Lincoln, 732-6400.
Mt. Auburn Farmer’s Picnic
Aug 24-26, 4pm Thu-Fri, 7am Sat. Annual event features a carnival, live entertainment, food, parade at 11am Saturday, and much more. Theme: “A great place to live.” Mt. Auburn.
Pleasant Plains Market Days
Aug 19, 9am-1pm. Featuring 20+ vendors on the third Saturday of each month. Pleasant Plains Market Days, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731.
Books & Authors
Third Thursday Reading Series
Aug 17, 6-8pm. Open mic, writing and publishing news, and featured author John Paul Jaramillo. Free. twelvewinters.com. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496-2496.
Theater & Comedy
10, Din & A Grin
Aug 18-19, 6:30pm. Featuring seven original 10-minute plays written by Central Illinois playwrights. Dinner at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Cash bar available. $35. theatre7.net. Doherty’s Pub and Pins, 242 E. William St., Decatur, 428-5612.
Belly Laffs’ Joke Lab
Aug 24, 7:30pm. Limited to 10 performers. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.
Cop Turned Comic Mike Armstrong
Aug 19, 8-9:45pm. Former cop turned comedian. Regular guest on the “Bob and Tom Show.” $15. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Grease
Aug 17-20, 8-11pm. 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey with additional songs written by John Farrar. Tickets: $15 and $17 reserved, $10 and $12 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.
Loose Lips Sink Ships
Aug 18-20, 24-26, 8pm. Musical follows a group of young men in Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Bay who enlist in the armed forces following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the women in their lives. $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 Wiz
Aug 25-27, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. continued from page 25 Hit Broadway musical and recipient of seven Tony Awards. Directed by Craig Williams II. $18, $20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Music: General Events
Becca Young
Aug 17, 12-1pm. 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.
Carillon Concert
Aug 20, 2-2:30pm and 6:30- 7pm. Enjoy a wide variety of classical, folk and popular music performed by master carillonist Carlo van Ulft. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Carillon Concert Aug 23, 6:30-7pm. Enjoy a wide variety of classical, folk and popular music performed by master carillonist Carlo van Ulft. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Concerts in the Park
Aug 20, 6pm. Featuring Solid Rock. Hosted by Pilot Club of Jacksonville. BYO blanket or lawn chairs. Free. 370-0414. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains, Nonpoint
Aug 19, 7:30pm. Rock concert. $17-39. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782- 6661.
Fleming Academy of Performing Arts
Aug 20, 3pm. Family-friendly concert featuring violin and piano performances. Free. fl emingacademy.com. 787- 6556. Ethnic Village, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Frank Trompeter
Aug 22, 12-1pm. 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.
Jason Derulo with DJ and Chel
Aug 17, 7:30pm. Known for “Talk Dirty,” “Whatcha Say” and “Want to Want Me.” $19- 39. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter
Aug 20, 7:30pm. Concert by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer known for “Pink Houses,” “Small Town” and “Paper in Fire.” $42-62. illinois.gov/ statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Montgomery Gentry, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws
Aug 18, 6pm. Country concert. “Southern Uprising” tour. $15- 30. illinois.gov/statefair. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Oakwood Block Party
Aug 19, 5pm-2am. Featuring DJ music, dance sets, art displays and more. Free. Oakwood Street Festival, 126 S. Oakland, Decatur.
Powerlight Christian Music Festival
Aug 20, 12-9pm. Headliners are Tenth Avenue North and Hawk Nelson. Free after State Fair admission. 553-5271. Illinois State Fair Lincoln Stage.
Route 66 Quartet
Aug 24, 12-1pm. 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.
Up Close and Personal Tour
Aug 25, 8pm. Concert starring Ginuwine and Case. Hosted by DJ Captain. Featuring comedians Damon Williams, Kenny Howell and Maurice G. $29.99-89.99. theboscenter.com. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Dance
Dance for Hope
Aug 18, 7:30-10:30pm. 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
Aug 25, 7:30-10:30pm. All styles of dance every fourth Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.
White Lightning Band
Aug 18, 7:30-10:30pm. 789-4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.
Art & Architecture
Craft Day Aug 19, 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. $30 per session. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947-2238. Elkhart.
Inspired by the Gardens
Aug 17-19, 12-7pm. Exhibition celebrates the 75th year of Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Free. springfi eldart. org. AA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
On the Move Opening Reception
Aug 22, 5:30-7:30pm. Opening reception celebrates the art exhibition by L.A. Fuller. On display through Sept 14. llcc.edu. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 786- 2219.
Speaking in Decay
Aug 17-19, 21-26, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Exhibition curated by Robert Mazrim and Corrin Smithson McWhirter features local and national artists working in a variety of 2D and 3D media. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Washington Park Historic Photography Display
Aug 19, 23-30, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12- 5pm Sat-Sun. Annual photo display features images of Washington Park dating back to the park’s creation in 1902. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546- 4116.
Children’s Corner
All American Picnic
Aug 19, 6-10pm. Evening picnic features baseball crafts and activities plus an 8pm screening of Field of Dreams. Ballpark food and drinks for purchase. Free. PresidentLincoln. illinois.gov. 558-8844. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St.
Annual Block Party
Aug 19, 12-2pm. Featuring games for children, such as water balloons and an infl atable obstacle course, plus complimentary food and drinks. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
Make and Take Dog and Puppy Crafts
Aug 23-25, 10:30-11:30am Wed-Thu, 1:30-2:30pm Fri. Use paper plates, paper bags, construction paper, markers to create art featuring dogs and puppies. $10, includes materials. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.
Make and Take Potato Painting
Aug 17-18, 1:30-2:30pm Fri, 10:30-11:30am Thu. Create original paintings using paint, potatoes, and other tools. $10 includes materials. pagetwosixtyone.com. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931- 8841.
Lectures & Meetings
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Aug 22, 5:15pm. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo. com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.
Breakfast Optimist Club
Aug 25, 7am. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.
Decorative Concrete Fair
Aug 17-19, 8am-4pm. Innovative trainers, best-in-class contractors, industry experts and more. Registration: $50 online; $100 onsite. brickformtraining.com. Solomon Colors Training Facility, 3421 Lumber Lane, 800-624-0261.
Estate Planning Seminar
Aug 20, 4-6pm. Led by Tim Searby and Rick Hobler. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
Film Workshop: Post-Production
Aug 19, 12-2pm. $25. redestinedartsandentertainment.com. 621-7037. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.
GriefShare Grief Recovery Program
Aug 23, 6:30-8pm. A 14-week program built around video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
Stamp Collecting Club
Aug 21, 7pm. Meets third Monday of each month. 546-5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.
Bulletin Board
APL Pet Adoptions
Aug 19. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter. org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.
APL Pet Adoptions
Aug 20. Cats available 12-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.
Business After Hours
Aug 17, 4:30-7pm. Monthly mixer provides a casual atmosphere conducive for networking. Hosted by the Greater Springfi eld Chamber of Commerce. $5 members, $15 non. business.gscc.org. 525-1173. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.
Dare to Be Different
Aug 24, 5-8pm. Red carpet, trunk show, runway show and more in support of downtown revitalization and the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. $15-150 in adv; $35 at door. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 544-8800.
Ladies Only Adult Coloring Party
Aug 18, 7-9pm. BYO snacks and beverages. $5, includes materials. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.
Patio Party
Aug 19. Blue Ridge Club, 411 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1431.
SSHS Class of 1977 40th Reunion
Aug 18, 6-11pm. Cash bar. Bring appetizer to share. swalden@gcctv. com. 544-3234. DAV Club, 25 Club Area, 529-9725.
SSHS Class of 1977 40th Reunion
Aug 19, 5:30-11:30pm. Cash bar. $45 per person. Registration and prepayment required. swalden@gcctv. com. 544-3234. Springfi eld Motor Boat Club, 17 Club Area, 529-1511.
State Fair Outing
Aug 20. Meet at Erin’s Pavilion for a fun, all ages outing to the Illinois State Fair. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. $5 residents, $7 non; price does not include lunch. 503-4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.
Food
Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Aug 23, 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 Aug 17, 24, 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
Aug 17, 19, 22, 24, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.
Local Flavors Dinner
Aug 17. Local Flavors dinners occur on the third Thursday of each month Jun- Oct and feature seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois.org. Augie’s Front Burner, 109 S. Fifth St., 544-6979.
Old Capitol Farmers Market
Aug 19, 23, 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
401 in Steam Aug 19-20. Ride behind a restored 1907 vintage steam locomotive. mrym.org. Monticello Railroad Museum, 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, 762-9011.
Distant Memories
Aug 22, 5:30-6:45pm. An 1865 historic interpreter describes the wake, funeral procession and burial of Abraham Lincoln, plus weekly flag-lowering and retreat ceremony. Free. lincolntomb.org. 891-8719. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.
Faith & Philosophy
Five Star Education
Aug 20, 10:30-11:30am. Presentation by superintendent Jennifer Gill, Springfield School District 186. Ice cream social to follow. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
The New World Order Aug 18, 7-8pm. A Baha’i perspective. Public invited. Refreshments. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.
Sports & Fitness
Abe’s Amble 10K
Aug 20, 7:30am. 6.2-mile course takes runners through Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and back to fairgrounds. Registration. srrc. net. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Bike and Hike Days
Aug 20, 8am-3pm. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.
Dog Jumping Competition
Aug 25-27, 10am Fri, 9am Sat-Sun. Dockdogs Dog Jumping Competition. Part of the Scheels Hunting Expo. scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
Softball Tournament
Aug 25-27. lakespringfield. org. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.
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