Fairs & Festivals

Mid-Summer Blast Jul 13, Sat. Prop Club, 264 Maple Grove Lane, 529-4901.

Books & Authors

Teen Summer Writing Camp Jul 11, 15-17, 9am-12pm Thu, Mon-Wed. Vachel Lindsay Association poetry and fiction writing camp for students age 13 to 18. $100 members, $120 non. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 217-524-0901.

Theater & Comedy

All Shook Up Jul 12, 8pm Fri. Directed by Karla Wilhelm and Ginny Racette, this musical comedy is built around a number of songs made famous by Elvis Presley. $15, seniors $13 and ages 12 and under $10. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Belly Laffs Comedy Jul 13, 8pm Sat. Kyle Fields headlines, Josh Freemen and Matt Linville. $10. Godfather’s Pizza, 1549 S. Dirksen Pkwy., 217-522-4886 or 217-871-1509.

Hairspray - The Musical Jul 17-21, Wed-Thu 7pm; 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.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Jul 12-14, 17, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, Wed. It’s 1922, and smalltown girl Millie Dillmount has just arrived in New York City, ready to make her dreams come true. Based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 217-793-MUNI.

Music: General Events

Hannah Mobley Jul 13, 10am-12pm Sat. A ukulele performance. Part of SAA’s Music at the Market series. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 217-544-1723.

Leonid and Friends Jul 13, 6-10pm Sat. $20+. devonamphitheater.com. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur, 217-619-8025.

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series Jul 11, 6-8:30pm Thu. Jazz with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and opener Frank Parker. Free. downtownspringfield.org 217-544-1723. Y Block, Fourth and Jackson streets, 217-789-2000.

Music at the Museum: The Sweet Potatoes Jul 11, 7-9pm Thu. $10 adults, $8 museum members and under 12. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Route 66 Barbershop Quartet Jul 17, 12-1pm Wed. SAA’s Artist on the Plaza. Free. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams Street.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 14, 7pm Sun. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-753-0702.

Springfield Municipal Band Jul 16, 11pm Tue. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.

The Whole Family of Man, Music of Lincoln’s America Jul 17, 7-8:30pm Wed. Featuring the Chicago-based ensemble Sones de Mexico. Part of a new summer concert series highlighting the diversity of Lincoln’s America. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 217-391-3221.

Dance

Dance for Hope Jul 12, 12-12am Fri. Ballroom dance night every second Friday of the month. $8 per person. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 217- 522-9106.

Art & Architecture

Art reception Jul 12, 6-8pm Fri. Jen Santarelli is an abstract painter who is interested in breaking down common objects like maps and comic book pages into their most basic design elements with acrylic paint on canvas. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 217-524-0901.

Exhibit Walk and Talk Jul 12, 2-2:30pm Fri. Join a curator for a guided walk and talk. $5 for adults 19-64. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Solo Art Show Jul 11, 5-8pm Thu. Opening reception for Springfield artist, Jeff C Williams. Free. Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St., Lincoln, 217-651-8355.

Urgent Care Jul 11-17, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. A 50-year survey celebrating the career of Thomas Skomski, one of Illinois’s finest sculptors. Museum admission. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Women’s Art Alliance Reception Jul 13, 5-8pm Sat. A celebration of the founding of the Women’s Art Alliance will include a twogallery exhibition featuring the artwork of the women who powered the organization through its first decade. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Film & Television

Movies in the Park - Mary Poppins Returns Jul 12, 8pm Fri. Bring a lawn chair, sleeping bag or blankets to sit on. Movie begins at sunset, approximately 8pm. springfieldparks.org. Free. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546- 3853.

The Upside Jul 16, 6:30pm Tue. A heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire. Inspired by a true story. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Children’s Corner

LLCC College for Kids Jul 15, 8:30am-12:30pm Mon. For students who have completed grades K-8. $145 or $195 for the culinary session for grades 4-7. 217-786-2432. llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Mocha Moms’ Summer Meet and Greet Jul 13, 3-5pm Sat. For mothers interested in learning more about Mocha Moms, Inc. and building a stronger sisterhood in the local area. Children are welcome. RSVP. 309-431-1410. The Grille at City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 217- 331-5199.

Second Saturday Storytime Jul 13, 11:30am-12pm Sat. Join us in our community garden for a gardening-and nature-themed storytime for kids of all ages. Healthy snack provided. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 708-580-8432.

Sensory-Friendly Times Jul 13, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.

Victory Gardens Jul 13, 10am-12pm Sat. Discover the importance of victory gardens during World War II and create a mini-victory garden to take home with you. Ages 8-12. $12.50 members, $15 non. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families Jul 16, 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 Jul 14, 6:30pm Sun. Two separate group meetings that take place at the same time and location, but in different rooms. 502-6777. spi-alanon.weebly.com. Real Life Church, 2701 Hermitage Rd.

Brown Bag Lecture: A Sailor Meets the Tongan People Jul 17, 12-1pm Wed. Dr. Sharon Graf explores the culture of the little-known geographic area of Tonga. Free. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 217-785-0037.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Meeting Jul 11, 7-10pm Thu. Monthly business meeting followed by an auction. Free and open to the public. 217-793-2178. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 217-528-5740.

Navy Club Sangamon Ship 32 Auxiliary Jul 11, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion of the auxiliary’s future plans and ways to help the community. Open to those with past or present family members in the water borne forces. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Ave., 217-585-9132.

Romania Travelogue Jul 15, 7pm Mon. Tudor Balint, a recent Rotary Exchange Student at Jacksonville, will talk about growing up in his home country of Romania. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jul 15, 6-7pm Mon, 6-7pm 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 Area Landlord Association Jul 11, 7-8pm Thu. Social meet and greet starts at 5:30pm. 217-626-1710. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 217-391-JOKE.

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Jul 12, 7am Fri. Meets every Friday. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

Springfield Philatelic Society Meeting Jul 15, 6:30-8:15pm Mon. Business meeting at 7pm followed by stamp-related program. DVD programs, quarterly auctions, monthly mini auctions, buy and sell opportunities before and after the meeting. Free. 217-341-4838. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

Bulletin Board

AARP Smart Driver Course Jul 15-16, 8:30am-12:30pm Mon-Tue. Learn how to drive more safely and confidently and receive a certificate for completing this course and qualify for a discount on your insurance premium. Registration required. Fees. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

Credit Coaching Workshops Jul 16, 12-1pm Tue. Sangamon County Community Resources is offering a free, monthly credit coaching workshop 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. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Avenue East, 217-535-3100 or 888-217-3505 .

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Jul 11, 12-1pm Thu. Steve Wheeler and Pat Kuster from Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be asking for help to locate WWII and Korean Era Vets to participate in the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

LLCC Transportation and Industrial Expo Jul 16, 6-8pm Tue. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Call 217-786-2577 to register. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Moonlight Market Jul 17, 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.

PFLAG monthly meeting Jul 15, 7-8:30pm Mon. PFLAG meets on the third Monday of every month, offering support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free and snacks provided. aluuc.org. 217-801- 2698. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Food

Old Capitol Farmers Market Jul 13, 17, 8am-12:30pm Sat. Free. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 217- 544-1723.

History

Abe and Mary Quite Contrary Walking Tour Jul 16-17, 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. 217-558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Illinois History Forum Jul 11, 12pm Thu. Discussion about Illinois in World War I with curator William Lear. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd., 217-761-3910.

Lincoln, Gettysburg and Smallpox Jul 11, 6:30-7:45pm Thu. Dr. Donald Graham will discuss Lincoln’s smallpox case for which he went to his bed for several days after delivering an address at the dedication of the National Cemetery of Gettysburg. Free. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 217-965-5443.

Objects of the Lincoln Era Jul 16, 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 Story of Lizzie Borden Jul 13, 3-4pm Sat. Sylvia Shults, collector of history and true ghost stories, takes us back in time to the August day that saw the brutal ax murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Faith & Philosophy

Christians and Evolving Universe Retreat Jul 12-14, Fri-Sun. Through film, contemplation, discussion, communion with nature and creative ritual, retreatants will investigate new discoveries by contemporary theologians in a two-part retreat. $175+. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 217-523-0901.

Finding the Pathway to Unity Jul 12, 7-8:30pm Fri. Presentation and discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. 217-546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 217-544-9595.

Implicit Bias: Where Did That Come From? Jul 14, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Implicit biases are pervasive, unconscious beliefs that often do not align with our declared beliefs and can lead to an us vs. them mentality. Presented by Joanna Cooley, executive director of The Phoenix Center. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Teilhard de Chardin Cosmic Experience Jul 13, 7-8:30pm Sat. Through the use of striking imagery, ethereal music and other sensory surprises, local dramatists will read excerpts from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s mystical text, Mass on the World. $10. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 217-523-0901.

True Love Church Interfaith Service Jul 11, 6:30-8pm Thu. fellowship and refreshments, 7:00pm worship. Cook-Diller Lounge. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311.

Sports & Fitness

Archery Summer Camp Jul 15, 8:30am Mon. Campers will learn archery and hone their skills. Novice to experienced. Lake Springfield Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 217-529-2625.

Illinois Aquathlon Jul 13, 12am Sat. The longest distance aquathlon in Illinois.triharderpromotions.com. 217-341-1309. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, 10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville.

Kidzeum workout Jul 11, 3-4pm Thu. Kids will enjoy a trainer-led workout. Free. Preregister. st-johns.org/go217. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.

SCHEELS Run Bike Club Jul 11, 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.

Women’s Distance Festival Jul 13, 12:30am Sat. Bring your mother, daughter, sister or friend of all ages and run or walk this two-mile course through Washington Park. Includes a kid’s fun run for ages 20-10. Registration.srrc.net. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-544-1751.

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

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