Holiday Happenings

Annual Independence Day celebration Jun 28, 11am Fri. A family event. Kid’s games on the beach, face painting, beverage and food sales. DJ starts at 4:00. Fireworks after dark. Free and open to the public. Springfield Motor Boat Club, 17 Club Area, 529-1511.

Independence Party Jun 29, Sat. Sangamo Surf Club, 405 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1712.

Fairs & Festivals

Assumption Fest Jun 27, 8am Thu. Food, beer tent, parade, bags tournament, kiddie and adult tractor pulls, the Majestik Spectacular stunt show and featuring Tennessee Borderline on Saturday evening. 217-820-1690. Assumption.

Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 27, 5-11pm Thu. Food, live music and carnival. Free admission. 217-483-4804. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

Summer Flood: God’s Our Refuge Jun 29, 4-7pm Sat. Food, music and water-themed games and activities. Free. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.

Books & Authors

Book Signing Jun 29, 11am-1pm Sat. Author Doug Quick will sign copies of Pictures on the Prairie: The First Ten Years of Mid-Illinois Television. 217-765-4271. Wild Rose, 115 N. Sixth St., 572-1884.

Kevin Corley Jun 29, 1pm Sat. The author of Sundown Town will present his fact-based coal mine wars novel, Sundown Town. Free. Tri-City Public Library, 600 S. Main St., Buffalo, 217-364-8181.

Theater & Comedy

Evita Jun 27-30, 8:30pm Thu-Sun. The Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to the most powerful woman in Latin America. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 217-793-MUNI.

Hairspray - The Musical Jun 28, Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm. In 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one desire - to dance on the Corny Collins Show. $25 advance; $30 day of show.atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Open house behind the scenes Jun 27, 7pm Thu. The Hoogland Center for the Arts is hosting an open house for people who are interested in working backstage — lights, sound, sets, costumes, props, etc. RSVP. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Paranormal Cirque Jun 27, 12:30am Thu. A combination theater, circus and cabaret with a Europeanstyle flare. Mature audiences. $10+. 941-704-8572. paranormalcirque.com. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 217-787-0110.

Music: General Events

Christian Day with Jordan Feliz Jun 29, 6-10pm Sat. $10-$35. devonamphitheater.com. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur, 217-619-8025.

Fareed Haque’s Flat Earth Ensemble with opener Jazz Robots Jun 27, 6-8:30pm Thu. Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series. Free. downtownspringfield.org 217-544-1723. Y Block, Fourth and Jackson streets, 217-789-2000.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 2, 7:30pm Tue. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Art & Architecture

Architectural Walking Tour Jul 3, 5:30-7pm Wed. Anthony Rubano will lead a tour of the State Capitol campus. The tour will conclude with a complimentary reception. Free. 217-544-1723. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.

Art Exhibit Jun 30, 2-4pm Sun. Featuring the work of Jan Sorenson Hill. Fair Hills Residence, 2005 W. Lawrence Ave., 546-5320.

Praxis Jun 27, 12-7pm Thu. 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.

Urgent Care Jun 27-30, 9am-4:30pm Thu- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. 50-year survey celebrating the career of Thomas Skomski, one of Illinois’s finest sculptors. $5 adults ages 19-64. 217-558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Urgent Care Through Sept 30. A 50-year survey celebrating the career of Thomas Skomski, one of Illinois’s finest sculptors. $5 ages 19—64. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 217-785-0037.

What Art Feels Like Experience original works of art through touch and sound. Wall text and labels will include large-print versions and Braille, and GPS-activated audio tours will be provided. Curated by Rosemary Buffington. Free. edcentervi.org. M.G. Nelson Family Gallery, 700 N. Fourth Street, 523-2631.

Film & Television

6th Annual Jewish Film Festival Jun 27, 7pm Thu. Keep Quiet. $7, $5 for students with ID. 787-7223. shalomspringfield.org. AMC Parkway Pointe 8, 3025 Lindbergh Blvd., 888-262-4386.

Cold Pursuit Jul 2, 6:30pm Tue. Adult Summer Movie Night. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Ralph Breaks the Internet Jun 28, 8-10:30pm Fri. Part of the Movies in the Park series presented by Scott State Bank. Free. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur, 217-619-8025.

Children’s Corner

Dinosaurs Jul 2-3, 10-10:30am Tue-Wed. In this school bus series film, the students take a field trip to a dinosaur dig and travel back to the time of the dinosaurs. Ages 3-8. Museum admission. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Horse Camp Jul 1, 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.

Sensory-Friendly Movie - Toy Story 4 Jun 29, 10am Sat. AMC Parkway Pointe 8, 3025 Lindbergh Blvd., 888-262-4386.

Sensory-Friendly Story Time Jun 30, 10:30am Sun. Reduced lighting, reduced sound levels, hands-on material and fun sensory activities. All ages. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 546-9440.

Wreck It Ralph 2 Jun 29, 8:30pm Sat. Movie in the Park. Sherman Village Park Amphitheater, 1200 Rail Fence Road, Sherman.

Science

Apollo 11 Moon Landing Jun 27, 7pm Thu. Presented by NASA solar system ambassador, Art Urban. Original lithographs from Apollo 11 will be on display. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Nature

Daylily Society Plant Show Jun 29, 12-3pm Sat. All ages. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116.

Environment

Composting Hands-On Workshop Jun 29, 11-11:30am Sat. A short talk on the ins and outs of making your own black gold for the garden. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 708-580-8432.

Morgan County Audubon Firefly Festival Jun 28, 9-10:30pm Fri. Guided firefly walk through the woods. Park in the church lot across the road. Pants and longsleeved shirts appropriate. Don’t put insect repellent on hands. Emma Mae Leonhard Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Trail, 1050 E. Vandalia, Jacksonville, 217-243-5678.

Paul Mickey Learning Series: Ocean-front property in Colorado Jul 3, 7-8:30pm Wed. Mosasaurs from the Western Interior Seaway as a system for understanding evolution during greenhouse climates presented by Joshua R. Lively of UIS. Free. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families Jul 2, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 217-544-9049.

Alateen and Al-Anon Jun 30, 6:30pm Sun. Two separate group meetings that take place at the same time and location, but in different rooms. 691-755 or 502-6777. spialanon.weebly.com. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.

Compassion and Choices Jul 3, 7-8:30pm Wed. Meets monthly to support legislation that would offer compassionate choices for terminally ill individuals. Free. 217-801-2698. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Five of Our Favorite Objects Jul 3, 12pm Wed. Presented by Erika Holst. Part of the ALPLM and ISM’s “Tales from the Vault” program series. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 217-785-0037.

Lincoln Era Depression Glass and Pottery Club Jul 1, 6pm Mon. Case for a Vase. Club members will speak. Free and open to the public. 793-2128. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jul 1, 6-7pm Mon and Thu. A 12-step meeting for those seeking freedom from addictive or compulsive sexual behavior. Confidentiality assured. Email [email protected] or phone 217-306-7335 for meeting location.

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Jun 28, 7am Fri. Meets every Friday. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Jul 1, 9am Mon. Make Every Drop Count-Xeriscaping, presented by Christopher Enroth. Free. 563-940-5735. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 217- 522-4415.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoptions Jun 29, 11am-3pm Sat. All animals will be have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and received all vaccinations prior to adoption.apl-shelter.org. Pizza Ranch, 1001 Lejune Dr., 546-0507.

APL Pet Adoptions Jun 29-30, Sat-Sun. Cats 12-4 pm. Dogs 12-3 pm. All animals will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and have received all age-appropriate vaccinations by the time of adoption.apl-shelter.org. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Citizens Club of Springfield Jun 28, 8am Fri. Policy breakfeast, CWLP, with Doug Brown, P.E., chief utility engineer. Coffee reception at 7:30. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

Moonlight Market Jul 3, 6-9pm Wed. Highlighting local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors from around the Springfield and central Illinois area. All vendors fees are donated to a selected charities. 217-522-3123. Obed and Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 217- 670-0627.

Uncle Sam Hat Decorating Contest Jul 3, 11am-12pm Wed. Contest judging plus live music by Buckhart Road. Free. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

Food

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 29, Jul 3, 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.

History

Abe and Mary Quite Contrary Walking Tour Jul 2-3, 10-11am Tue-Wed. A 1.5 mile, 60-minute tour that takes you on a journey through time as we explore beautiful, historic, downtown Springfield. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

At Home in the Heartland Walk and Talk Jun 28, 2-2:30pm Fri. Take a journey through 200 years of Illinois history on this gallery walk through, At Home in the Heartland. Free with museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

General W.H.L. Wallace Jun 27, 6:30-7:45pm Thu. Speakers Dan Schott and Ron Slack will discuss the general’s service in the battles at Ft. Donelson and Shiloh. Free. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 217-965-5443.

Objects of the Lincoln Era Jul 2, 2-2:30pm Tue. Handle Lincoln-era objects as you learn about how they were used and what they meant to the people of Lincoln’s time. All ages. Museum admission. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

The Legacy of World War I Jun 27, 6:30pm Thu. President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217- 558-8844.

Health

Ask the Doctor Jun 28, 11am-12pm Fri. A team of resident physicians from SIU Internal Medicine will be on hand to speak about any medical issues you would like to discuss. Free. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

Faith & Philosophy

Adult Summer Camp Weekend Jun 28-29, 5-10pm Fri, 7am- 7pm Sat. Relive some of your favorite summer camp memories. $80. 217-529-2625. Lake Springfield Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham.

Companions on the Journey Jul 1, 11:30am-1pm Mon. Promoting positive social connections and offering an array of speakers on relevant spiritual topics. This month’s speaker is Michael Phelon. $12 includes lunch, presentation and time for enjoying the grounds. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 217-523-0901.

Connect, Share, Uplift Women’s Ministry Jun 29, 3:30-5pm Sat. Share your experiences, learn from others and encourage one another. Special guest Sheri Huneke will be sharing her testimony regarding rape, abuse, suicide and fi nding our true identity. Free. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.

Finding the Pathway to Unity Jun 28, 7-8:30pm Fri. Presentation and discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free. 217- 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 217- 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness

Olympic Race Day - BMX Jun 30, 2-7pm Sun. All ages. Free. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Road. 931-2680.

SCHEELS Run Bike Club Jun 27, 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.

More events, more details in our online calendar at illinoistimes.com

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