Holiday Happenings
Memorial Day Celebration May 24, 11:30am-1pm Fri. A special patriot performance by the Tip Top Tappers. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Fairs & Festivals
Drinkin with Lincoln Streetfest
May 18, 10am-5pm Sat. Local craft beer, wine and food, live entertainment, bags tournament, 5k. petersburgilchamber.com Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.
Illini Bird Fanciers Bird Fair May 20, 9am-4pm Mon. One of the largest bird fairs in Illinois. Event features birds, cages, toys, seed, bird trimming and more. $3 adults; free to kids 12 and under with paid adult. illinibirdfanciers.com. 217- 836-2836. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 217- 782-6661.
Springfield PrideFest May 18, 11:30am-10pm Sat. “50 Years Since Stonewall: Generations of Pride.” Celebrate the progress made and those who have been instrumental in creating change. Free. springfieldpride.org. Downtown Springfield.
Books & Authors
Pondicherry Lodge Annual Dinner Meeting May 18, 6:30pm Sat. The Adventure of the Six Napoleons will be discussed. Public is invited. 217-742- 5777. The Soap Co. Coffee House, East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 978- 854-3531.
Theater & Comedy
42nd Street May 17-19, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Admission. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.
Pat Godwin May 17-18, 8-9:30pm Fri, 7-8:30pm Sat. Reservations. $15-$17.50 prepaid or cash only at the door. mclimits.com. 217-899-7128. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 217-482-5233.
Music: General Events
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me May 19, 4pm Sun. Presented by the Capital City Men’s Chorus. $10 at the door. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-525-1866.
Springfield Municipal Band May 18, 10am Sat. 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.
The Temptations and The Four Tops May 16, 7:30-9:30pm Thu. Beyond the fabulous singing, The Temps became known for smooth-stepping and flawless presentations. $39+. uispac.com. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.
Young Artist Concert May 17, 7:30pm Fri. Winners of the annual Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Concerto Competition performing alongside the Orchestra. Adults $15, students $5. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.
Dance
Dance for Hope May 17, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West Coast Swing dance night every third 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, 217-522-9106.
Lithuanian Folk Dance Exhibition Performed by the awardwinning teenage dance troupe Suvartukas Folk Dancers of Plunge, Lithuania. May 19, 2-3 pm Sun. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386. May 20, 7-8 pm Mon. Hoogland Center for the Arts, LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787. May 21, 10:45- 11:30 am Tue. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.
Art & Architecture
19th Annual Upper Story Tour May 23, 5-8pm Thu. A self-guided tour of diverse properties from a brewery to luxury apartments. $10 before noon May 23 or $15 cash only at the door. 12 and under free. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-1723.
Constructed Comfort An exhibition featuring Jessica Bingham and Carrie Gillen. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Jeanine Coupe Ryding Exhibition Featuring 25 large scale prints, 5 artist books and 8 collages. Museum admisison. 217-558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.
Old Capitol Art Fair May 18, 10am Sat. This tradition of fi ne art has brought artists and shoppers from across the country to Springfield’s outdoor art gallery for over 50 years. springfieldoldcapitolartfair.org. Downtown Springfield, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-1723.
Portrait Painters Club May 20, 27, 6:30-9:30pm Mon. Practice portrait painting or work on other projects. Must be willing to sit as a model occasionally (clothed). All skill levels. $5 donation. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 623 E. Adams St., 801- 810-9278.
Pottery with Kirby Drennan May 16, and 7-9pm.. Explore hand-building, use of the wheel, glazing and fi ring. Class limited to 8 students. $55 members, $60 non. strawnartgallery.org. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.
Praxis Through June 27. Featuring two of Springfield’s well known artists, Thom Whalen and Kevin Veara. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.
Sacred Heart Convent Chapel Tour May 26, 1:30pm Sun. Enjoy an up-close encounter with this pristine mid-century modern architectural gem. Accessible facility. Free, but preregistration required. 217-787-0481. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe.
Sing Muses Exhibition Through Jun 3. Featuring artists Stanley Bly, Henry Darger, Glen C. Davies, Nicole Gordon, George Klauba, Shirley Mann, Nancy Plotkin, Filemon Santiago and Kevin Veara. Museum admission. 217-558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.
Sprayed Paper Workshop May 18, 1-4pm Sat. Create a work of art that is multilayered and multicolored. Instructed by Betsy Dollar. Ages 10+. $30 members, $40 non. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
We Are Illinoisans Exhibition Through June 3. An exhibition highlighting immigrants to Illinois from the 18th century to today through photos, objects, and life stories. $5 adults 19-64. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Film & Television
At Eternity’s Gate May 18, 3pm Sat. A journey inside the world and mind of Vincent van Gogh who, despite skepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world’s most stunning works of art. A movie matinee for adults. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Movies in the Park - The Perfect Game May 17, 8pm Fri. Bring a lawn chair, sleeping bag or blankets to sit on. Movie begins at sunset, approximately 8pm. springfieldparks.org. Free. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 544-1751.
Children’s Corner
Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. May 17-19, 23-25, 8pm Thu- Sun. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-5440.
Horse Camp May 27, 8am-4pm Mon. Activities include horse care, riding lessons, games, crafts, hay rack rides, nature hikes and daily trail rides. Learn to groom, saddle and ride. Fees. riversidestable.com. Riverside Stables Horse Camp, 2310 Chinchilla Lane, 217-522- 7702.
PJ Masks Live May 29, 7pm Wed. The series follows the thrilling nighttime adventures of three young friends who transform into their dynamic alter egos. Admission. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Sensory-Friendly Glowgolf May 19, 4-6pm Sun. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 217-787-0110.
Summer Passport Series
May 27-31, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. A series of fi ve search activities will enable families to take a closer look at the exhibits that they love. $5 for ages 19-64, free for members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
World Bee Day May 20, 10am Mon. Come learn about bees and other pollinators in our B3 exhibit. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.
Nature
3rd Thursday Program - Falconry May 16, 6-7:30pm Thu. Master falconer Jacques Nuzzo will discuss falconry history including the relationship between humans and birds. $5. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217- 544-2473.
Bird Banding at Jubilee Farm May 18, 8am-2pm Sat. Tony Rothering, a licensed bird bander with Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will be banding wild birds during this family-friendly event. Weather permitting. Free. Donations welcome. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-787-6927.
Bird Hikes May 18, 8-9:30am Sat. Join local birder Kevin Veara for our seasonal migratory bird hikes. This program is open to all skill levels. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.
Monarchs and Midwestern Milkweeds May 18, 10-11am Sat. Breanda Larison will update participants on the status of the monarch butterfly and provide tips for growing milkweed which is critical for their survival. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529- 1111.
Special Recreation Camping Trips May 18, 2pm-11am Sat. Learn camping fundamentals with this overnight trip. Ages 13+ of all abilities are welcome. $40 residents, $50 non. 217- 503-4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-585-2941.
Lectures & Meetings
Professional Preparation Workshop Series May 22, 3:30pm Wed. This workshop series led by Pam Daniel will teach you everything you need to know to successfully land a job. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club May 17, 24, 7am Fri. Meets every Friday. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.
Springfield ICON May 20, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Topics TBA. Free. springfieldicon.org. 217-528- 9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523-5212.
Straight from the Starter Series May 16, 11:30am-12:30pm Thu. This 9-week program gives entrepreneurs a framework for success and a plan for integrating entrepreneurship and business ownership into their lives. Registration. innovatespringfield.org. Innovate Springfield, 15 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-670- 1770.
Bulletin Board
2019 Habitat Homeowners Program Informational Sessions May 16, 28, 12pm Thu, 5:30pm Tue. Learn about the program, how to qualify and how to apply. 2019 applications will be accepted through May 31. You must attend a session to apply to the program. Reservations. Free. habitatsangamon.com. 523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787- 7209.
APL Pet Adoptions May 18-19, 11am-3pm Sat- Sun. All animals will be have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and received all vaccinations prior to adoption. apl-shelter.org. 217-544-7387. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Pkwy., 793-7387.
Come From Away Day Trip May 17, 4pm Fri. Fox Theater in St. Louis, MO at 7:30 PM. We will depart The Senior Center at 4pm and return to Springfield at approximately 11:30pm. $125 includes transportation, dinner and show. centralilseniors.org. 217-528-4035. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Credit Coaching Workshops May 21, 12-1pm Tue. Sangamon County Community Resources is offering a free, monthly credit coaching workshop over to anyone who lives in Sangamon County. Local finance professionals will present the information and work with participants to obtain their credit report, assist them in interpreting it and suggesting methods to improve the score. Free. 535-3100. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Avenue East, 217-535-3100 or 888-217-3505 .
Detecting and Managing Media Bias May 23, 6:30-8pm Thu. League of Women Voters presents a panel discussion on fake news. An audience question and answer will follow. 847- 651-5939. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-726- 6330.
Flags at Camp Butler May 25, 28, 7-9am Sat, 8-12am Tue. Area scouts and veterans will place flags on the graves of veterans. Rain or shine. Free. Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Road, 217- 492-4070.
Happiness and a Healthy Heart May 22, 11am-12:45pm Wed. Kathleen Bishop will present interesting heart facts and 10 vital steps to have a happy, healthy heart. Reservations. 217-691-8883. Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr., 217-523- 7900.
Heads Up Group May 19, 2-4pm Sun. A support group for those with a traumatic brain injury. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-523-2587.
Home Your Own Way May 22, 12-1pm Wed. Learn about the technologies that could assist someone in the home and keep that individual safer, and understand the value of cultivating and maintaining that human touch. Lunch provided. Free. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Pennsylvania’s Americana Extended Trip May 21, 12am Tue. Meals, entertainment, museums and shopping. $674-$873. centralilseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
PFLAG monthly meeting May 20, 7-8:30pm Mon. PFLAG meets on the third Monday of every month, offering support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families & friends. Free and snacks provided. aluuc. org. 217-801-2698. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.
Post-Polio Group May 18, 10am-12pm Sat. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-523-2587.
Reaching Stellar May 21, 11:30am Tue. Helping out donors achieve their financial and philanthropic goals. Complimentary learning luncheon. UIS Student Union, 1 William Maxwell Lane, 217-206-4782.
Veterans Benefits May 23, 12:20-1pm Thu. Service officer for VFW Post 10302, Frank Tyree, will lead the discussion on veterans benefits. Free. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Food
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 18, 22, 8am-12:30pm Sat and Wed. Farmers and artisans accept cash for products. If you prefer to pay by credit card, visit the Market Booth to purchase cash tokens. There is an ATM on the Market St. Free. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 217- 544-1723.
Special Recreation Cooking Class May 23, 6-7pm Thu. Learn the basics of cooking. Ages 8+ $8 residents, $10 non. 217-503-4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-585-2941.
Politics
Citizens Club of Springfield May 24, 8am Fri. Policy breakfast, Economic Development, with Eric Berglund, president and CEO of Land of Lincoln Economic Development Corporation. Coffee reception at 7:30. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.
History
Benjamin P. Thomas Civil War Conference May 18, 9am-3pm Sat. Designed to engage casual and dedicated Civil War scholars. Open to the public. Illinois College, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.
Centennial Open House May 18, 10am-4pm Sat. All of the buildings will be open to commemorate the conveyance of the acreage of Old Salem Hill to the State of Illinois. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 4000.
Health
Ask the Doctor May 17, 11am-12pm Fri. SIU Medicine internal medicine residents will be on hand to give seniors the opportunity to speak one-on-one about any medical issues. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.
Glucose and blood pressure screenings May 22, 9:30-11:30am Wed. Courtesy of SIU Medicine. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217- 528-4035.
Health Care Expo May 23, 6-8pm Thu. Prospective students are invited to learn about the variety of LLCC’s health care degree, certificate and shortterm program opportunities. Free. llcc.edu. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
Spring Health Fair on Cancer May 18, 1-3pm Sat. Information and displays on health and nutrition, fitness demos. Dr. Jan Rakinic to speak at 2:00pm. Free. 217- 416-7520. St. John AME Church, 1529 E. Capitol Ave., 533-3969.
Take Pounds off Sensibly May 16, 12:15-1pm Thu. Julie Davis of Tops Club, Inc. will talk about sensible weight loss. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217- 528-4035.
Faith & Philosophy
Labyrinth Nights with Sister Moon May 17, 8-9:30pm Fri. Walk the labyrinth by candle light in silence and then share reflections afterwards. Limited to 12 people. RSVP. $10 contribution. chiaracenter.org. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 217-523-0901.
Lessons in Welcoming May 19, 10:30-11:30am Sun. How has our understanding of “welcoming” changed over the years? Do we truly welcome all people or are some more welcome than others? How can we live out the gospel of “The Larger Hope” in the modern era? Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.
Open House Iftar Dinner May 23, 7:15pm Thu. Learn more about Ramadan and share a meal to continue to build bridges of peace and community across faiths. Space is limited. Reservations 529-8970. Free and open to the public. Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, 3000 Stanton Street, 217-788-3589.
Sports & Fitness
Beginner Boot Camp May 19, 5-6pm Sun. Lower intensity for beginner to intermediate levels. Sundays through July 28. $140 Sherman residents, $180 non. 217-496- 2621. Sherman Village Park Amphitheater, 1200 Rail Fence Road, Sherman.
Capital City Biathlon May 25, 7:30am Sat. triharderpromotions.com. 217- 341-1309. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson).
Get Golf-Ready May 16, 21, 23. A series of four 1-hour group golf lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, taught by PGA and LPGA professionals. $90 adults, $75 juniors. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 700 E. Lake Shore Dr., 786-4111.
Girls on the Run 5k May 18, 10am-12pm Sat. Runners and non-runners of all ages are encouraged to join us for our semi-annual celebratory 5k. gotrcentralillinois.org. 217-726-9808. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile May 26, 1-8pm Sun. The world’s fastest mile. $35 advance; $45 race week. springfieldmile.org Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., 217-782-6661.
Passavant-Gatorade 5K and 10K May 25, 7:30am Sat. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate. $25 advance, $30 race day. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 217-245-9541.
SCHEELS Run Bike Club May 16, 23, 5:45-8pm Thu, 5:45-8pm Thu. All levels of riders and runners are welcome. All ages welcome. 17 or under must have a parent present. Free. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-726- 6330.
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