Fairs & Festivals

Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Aug 4, 8am-4pm Sat. Includes ground and air displays, police officer and veterans tribute, and more. Car show features all makes and models. Spectators free. 553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

Craft Brew Festival and Midwest Makers and Artisan Market Jul 28, 10am-5pm Sat. Featuring live music and Midwest products ranging from foods to beverages to art to furniture to health and wellness. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. 245- 6884. Central Park, 32 N. Central Park, Jacksonville.

Decatur Celebration Aug 3-5, 5pm Fri, 11am Sat-Sun. Family street festival featuring carnival, live music, parade, food, kids block and more. decaturcelebration.com. Downtown Decatur, 423-7000.

Downhome Music, Beer and Art Festival Jul 27-28, Fri-Sat. Local bands playing original songs on multiple stages, craft beers, local vendors, kids area and more. Admission. downhomemusicfest.com. Downtown Springfield.

Powerlight Super Cruise and Movie Night Aug 3, 7pm Fri. Cruise from downtown Springfield to Knights Action Park. Free. 553-5271. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

River Country Quilt Show Jul 27-28, 10am-5pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat. See 250+ quilted items, plus quilt appraisals (by appointment), vendors, and more. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville, 243-4384.

Warrensburg Corn Festival Jul 26-28, 4-10pm Thu, 4-11pm Fri, 6am-11pm Sat. Family-friendly festival featuring live music, a 5K run, bicycle fun ride, parade, bounce houses, craft vendors, food vendors, Maddox sweet corn, car show, BBQ cook off and much more. Free. WarrensburgCornFestival.com. 433- 0822. Warrensburg Village Hall, 155 Main St., Warrensburg, 672-3222.

Books & Authors Book Premiere and Signing: Carley Mattimore Jul 27, 6-8pm Fri. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801- 810-9278.

New Philadelphia, Illinois: Book Launch Jul 26, 5:30pm Thu. New Philadelphia by Gerald A. McWorter and Kate Williams-McWorter tells about the central Illinois abolitionist village founded in 1836 by Frank McWorter. Free. spiaahm.org. 391-6323. African- American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 877-757-2246.

Theater & Comedy All Star Show Jul 28, 8pm Sat. Hosted by Tim Laffey. Featuring Larry Smith, Charlie Hester, Jamie Guzman, Buddah Eskew, Ricky Rocksteady, Hayden Hamilton and Josh Freeman. $5 at door. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Annie Aug 3-5, 8, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Wed. Directed by Carly Shank. Sponsored by RSM. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 217-793-MUNI.

Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Aug 3-5, 8pm Fri-Sun. Book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. Directed by 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.

Mamma Mia! Jul 26-29, 7pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A young woman’s quest to discover her father’s identity brings her back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. $25 adv; $30 day of; $22 seniors and children. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838- 3006.

The Missouri Medium: Britney Buckwalter Jul 27, 7pm Fri. Medium Britney Buckwalter connects energy of passed loved ones in the room with the living based on evidence provided by spirit. $35. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Music: General Events Fairground Saints Jul 27, 5:45-9pm Fri. Part of the Oakleaf Crypto Tech Concert Series. BYO picnics, blankets and lawn chairs. Food and beer vendors on site. Free. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. 245-6884. Central Park, 32 N. Central Park, Jacksonville.

Hootenanny! Jul 28-29, 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. Nationally-known singer/ musician Barry Cloyd joins local musicians Ken Bradbury and Mike Post in an old-fashioned Hootenanny featuring our nation’s favorite singalong tunes. $18, $20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music at the Market Jul 28, Aug 4, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544- 1723.

Music from the Edwards Family Songbooks Jul 27, Aug 3, 1-1:45pm Fri. A fun piano concert featuring sheet music owned by the Edwards family. Free. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Saint Andrew’s Society Aug 1, 12-1pm Wed. Part of Artist on the Plaza, a familyfriendly outdoor performance series featuring local talent. Hosted by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

The Alley Cats Aug 2, 7:30pm Thu. A night of singing and comedy with The Alley Cats. $22-$25. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Dance Ballroom Dance Jul 28, 7pm Sat. Dance begins at 7:30pm featuring DJ Marilyn Ferry. Dance instruction with Pat Lytakker at 7pm. $10 admission. 836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Dance for Hope Jul 27, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. All styles of dance every fourth Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Dance for Hope Aug 3, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture

Art Exhibition Jul 26-28, 31, 7am-3pm Thu-Fri, 9am-12pm Sat. Featuring artists Jan Sorenson Hill, Rosalinda Post-Lucas, Carolyn Sommer and Kate Worman-Becker. Exhibition on display through July 31. davidbourlandgallery.com. David Bourland Gallery, 939 C Durkin Dr., 381-4735.

faith comes by hearing Reception Jul 26, 5:30-8pm Thu. A onenight-only multi-channel audio installation by ZW Buckley, an Enos Park artist in residence. Free. uis.edu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, 1 University Plaza, 206-6506.

Golden Age Exhibit Jul 27-28, Aug 3-4, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. A continuing exhibit by artist members of the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space that honors Springfield writer and poet Vachel Lindsay. Free. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Images of Illinois Closing Reception Jul 26, 5-7pm Thu. Closing reception for the 2018 Images of Illinois photography contest. Awards ceremony at 6pm. Exhibition on display through Jul 28. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Images of Illinois Exhibition Jul 26-28, 12-7 Thu-Sat. Exhibition features the winning photographs from the 2018 Images of Illinois photography contest. On display through Jul 28. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Interior Space Opening Reception Jul 26, 5:30-8pm Thu. Reception for “Interior Space,” an installation developed by Enos Park artist-in-resident Allyson Packer in cooperation with Springfield residents. Exhibition on display through Aug 11. Free. uis.edu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, 1 University Plaza, 206-6506.

Jan Sorenson Hill Art Exhibition Jul 26-Aug 4. Theme is “Journey through space.” On display through Aug 31. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams, 544-1793.

Moonlight Market Aug 1, 6-9pm Wed. Event features central Illinois artists and artisans on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Free. 522-3123. Obed and Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 670- 0627.

Film & Television Disney’s Black Panther Aug 3, 7pm Fri. Dusk. Rated PG-13. Part of the Springfield Park District’s concert and movie series. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. springfieldparks.org. 544-1751. Kiwanis Park, Stanton Street.

Children’s Corner Back to School Bash Aug 4, 10am-12pm Sat. Featuring back-to-school activities for children in grades 1-8 that allow them to explore the intersection of history and technology. Free. PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Kids Fishing Tournament Aug 2, 3-5pm Thu. Part of the 13th annual Original Redneck Fishing Tournament. Free. originalredneckfishin.com. 309- 546-2957. Bath, 218 W. First St., Bath.

Made in Illinois Super Saturday Aug 4, 11am-3pm Sat. Celebrate the art and agriculture of Illinois with crafts, games and more. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Summer Passport Series Jul 26-31, Aug 1-4, 9am- 4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Series of fi ve search activities enables families to take a closer look at the exhibits that they love. $5 adults 19- 64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Zooper Edventures Jul 28, 1-3pm Sat. Learn about animals and their ecosystems through crafts, games and animal observations. For ages 5-6. $13 residents, $15 non. springfieldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Nature

Introductory Flower Arranging Jul 31, 6-7pm Tue. Janel Kutzler shows attendees how to make simple flower arrangements using flowers from your garden. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Sangamon Valley Iris Society Plant Sale Jul 28, 1-4pm Sat. Featuring beautiful iris varieties from the collections of the Society members. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Environment Soil Health Field Day Jul 26, 8am-12pm Thu. Open to farmland owners and operators. Free. David Moose Farm, BAB Road, Auburn, 241-6635.

Lectures & Meetings

Advanced Beyond the Basics iPhone and iPad Training Aug 1, 4-5:30pm Wed. Bring yourself, your iPhone and/or iPad. Register. aarp.cvent.com. Wanless Elementary School, 2120 E. Reservoir St., 525-3272.

Celebrate Recovery Jul 27, Aug 3, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Every Friday. A Christcentered recovery program for hurts, habits and hang-ups. livingfaithbaptist.org. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496-2590.

Emotional Support Group Jul 30, 6-7pm Mon. Meets every other Monday. Free. burstingbubbles.org. 335-2961. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Introduction to Facebook Aug 2, 4-5:30pm Thu. Learn how to connect with family and friends, share status updates and join the conversation. Register. aarp.cvent.com. Wanless Elementary School, 2120 E. Reservoir St., 525-3272.

Ntosake Jul 26, 6pm Thu. Women’s leadership team meetings held on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Springfield ICON Jul 30, 6:30pm Mon. Monthly meeting. Topics TBA. Free. springfieldicon.org. 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

The 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act Aug 2, 5:30-12pm Thu. Presentations about the 1968 Fair Housing Act plus a preview of the Realtor’s plaza, including interpretive signs about Springfield racial history. Illinois Realtors, 522 S. Fifth St., 529- 2600.

Voter Engagement Meeting Aug 2, 6pm Thu. Meetings held on the fi rst Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoption Jul 28, Sat. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12- 3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoption Jul 29, Sun. Cats available 12- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Bartender Battle Event Jul 26, 5:30-9pm Thu. Featuring music, games and the ‘Ultimate Bartending Battle’ featuring Community Connection Point’s board members at 8:30pm. In support of Community Connection Point. Free. ccpoint.org. Arlington’s Restaurant, 210 S. Broadway, 679-6235.

Central Illinois Hamfest Aug 4, 7am-12pm Sat. Co sponsored by the Sangamon Valley Radio Club, the Macoupin County Amateur Radio Club, the Okaw Valley Radio Club and the Montgomery County Radio Club. Rain or shine. $5 per person; free to ages 16 and under. k9mce.org. Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21368 Rte. 4, Carlinville, 854-9422.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Jul 27, 8-9am Fri. Program titled “A Local Conversation on Tariffs” featuring speakers Mark Selvaggio, Mark Gebhards and Dr. Patricia Byrnes. Moderated by Bruce Sommer. Coffee reception at 7:30am. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Clothing Giveaway Aug 4, 9am-12pm Sat. Clothing giveaway for men, women, children and infants. Free. trinitylutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., 787-2323.

DAR Ice Cream Social Aug 2, 3pm Thu. Featuring delicious desserts and big band entertainment. $6. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place, Jacksonville, 245-2626.

Half-Century Hullabaloo! A Birthday Bash Jul 28, 7-10pm Sat. Decatur Area Arts Council’s 50th birthday party features music, dancing, games, activities, a cash bar, food, karaoke and costumes. Ages 21+ only. $25 advance; $30 at door. decaturarts.org. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Lakefront Party Jul 28, Sat. Sangamo Surf Club, 405 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529- 1712.

Food Hog Roast and Duck Derby Aug 3, Fri. DAV Club, 25 Club Area, 529-9725.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Jul 26, Aug 2, 4-7pm Thu. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. Free. agr.state.il.us/ nightmarket. 524-3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Politics Legislative Breakfast Aug 3, 8-9:30am Fri. Registration. aarp.cvent.com. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.

History

1968 Democratic Convention Aug 2, 6:30-8:30pm Thu. A 50th anniversary discussion of the 1968 Democratic Convention. Moderated by Mark DePue. Wine and cheese reception to follow event. $5 members; $8 public. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Bicentennial and Beyond: The Illinois Legacy Collection Jul 26, Aug 1-4, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Featuring rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Entertaining and Etiquette with Mrs. Edwards Aug 1, 1pm Wed. Mrs. Helen Edwards chats with guests about being a hostess in Lincoln’s Springfield and leads tours of Edwards Place at 2pm and 3pm. Free; $5 per tour for adults, free tours to ages 10 and under. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Grant and Sherman Win The War Jul 26, 6:30-7:45pm Thu. Eighth in a series of 12 programs about Illinois and the Civil War. Sponsored by the Civil War Roundtables of Macoupin County and Springfield. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Illinois Songwriters Who Helped Win The Civil War Aug 2, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Ninth in a series of 12 programs about Illinois and the Civil War. Sponsored by the Civil War Roundtables of Macoupin County and Springfield. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Lewis and Clark in the Illinois Country Aug 1, 7-8:30pm Wed. A Paul Mickey Learning Series presentation by Brad Winn, site superintendent at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Lincoln Wide Awake Parade Aug 4, 7-9pm Sat. An all-ages reenactment of an event that occurred in Springfield on Aug. 8, 1860, to champion the election of Abraham Lincoln. Free. ilhumanities.org. 312-422- 5583. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 391-3221.

New Philadelphia Exhibition Jul 26-31, Thu-Tue. Exhibition about “Free” Frank McWorter, who was born into slavery in South Carolina and went on to lay out the town of New Philadelphia, Illinois, in 1830. On display through Jul 31. U.S. Bank Springfield Branch, 205 S. Fifth St., 753-7530.

Springfield Indian Artifact Show Jul 28, 8am-2pm Sat. Featuring educational displays with prehistoric artifacts. Sponsored by the Illinois State Archaeological Society. Free. csas.org. 529-8691. Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529- 6626.

Walk and Talk: Bicentennial and Beyond Jul 27, 2-2:30pm Fri. Curatorled gallery walk through the “Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection” exhibition. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Health Savvy Caregiver Training Jul 26, 10am-1pm Thu. Learn what dementia is and how it affects a person and their behaviors. Funded by the Illinois Department on Aging. Reservations. Free. 787-9234. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St., Petersburg, 632-0202.

Faith & Philosophy Ecology and Fun in the Sun Jul 29, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by the Ecology Camp team. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Fireside: Tests, Trials, and Divine Intervention Jul 27, 7-8:30pm Fri. Fireside is an open discussion on elevated subjects of a spiritual nature. Light refreshments and fellowship to follow. Free. 546- 9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Labyrinth Nights Jul 27, 8-9:30pm Fri. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 523-0901.

Sports & Fitness Bike and Hike Days Jul 29, Aug 5, 8am-4pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Modified Bike and Hike Days Jul 30, Aug 1, 4-6pm Mon- Wed. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic around a modifi ed loop. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Pickleball for Beginners Aug 1, 5:30-10pm Wed. Learn the basics of pickleball from the Springfield Pickleball Club. Paddles and balls provided. For ages 12+. Free. springfieldparks.org. 544-1751 x 1012. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

Redneck Fishing Tournament Aug 3-4, 10am-12am Fri, 6:30am-12am Sat. 13th annual redneck fishing tournament. All activities take place on riverfront. Proceeds support Illinois Homeless Veterans. Admission: $3 per day or $5 both days; free to ages 0-15. originalredneckfishin.com. 309- 546-2957. Bath, 218 W. First St., Bath.

Road Trip to Busch Stadium Jul 27, Fri. Road trip to Busch Stadium to see the Saint Louis Cards play the Chicago Cubs. Escorted motor coach transportation and reserved seating included. Reservations. Williamsville State Bank and Trust, 3341 Old Jacksonville Road, 698-9728.

St. Jude Runs Springfield Aug 4, 5am-8pm Sat. Join the Springfield to Peoria St. Jude Runners as they make their way relay style to the St. Jude telethon. 1-3 mile legs on mostly flat terrain. stjuderuns.org. 414- 6708. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 788-9200.

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