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Music

Avery Kern Fridays, 7-8pm. Live on Facebook at Avery Kern Music.

Brushville Fri., April 24, 8pm. Live from the WFMB-FM Facebook page.

Carillon concerts In support of area healthcare workers and first responders, carilloneur Carlo van Ulft will perform every evening through April 30. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.

Stuart Smith, The Sun EP concert Fri., April 24, 7pm. Live on Facebook.

Take a break with Cowboy Randy Saturdays, 8-9pm. Live Facebook jam with Randy Erwin.

Tom and Geoff Fri., May 1, 7pm. Check Thomas J. Beverly’s Facebook page for this live jam.

Tom Irwin Friday Frolic Fri., April 24, 8:30pm. Live on Facebook.

Tom Irwin Sunday Night Special Sun., April 26, 7:30pm. Live on Facebook.

Tom Irwin Tuesday Takes Tue., April 28, 9pm. Live on Facebook.

Books & Authors

Bite Into A Good Book discussion group Mon., April 27, 12-1pm. Meet virtually to discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. Check the library’s Facebook events page for details. chathamlib.org. Free. Chatham Area Public Library, Chatham, 600 E. Spruce, 217-483-2713.

Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards Through May 15. Illinois Humanities welcomes poetry submissions from youth in grades K-12 for the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards. ilhumanities.org. 312-374-1552.

Art & Architecture

Capital City Visitor cover art entries View the submitted entries for this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest online at illinoistimes.com. Illinois Times, 1240 S. Sixth St., 217-753-2226.

Corks & Forks Thu., April 30, 6:30-9:30pm. The social distancing event of the spring. This virtual community broadcast is a hybrid of a network morning show and a classic telethon, including live art, music and games that at-home viewers can play in real time with real prizes. decaturarts.org. Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, 125 N. Water St., 217-423-3189.

“Go Figure!” Enjoy an online viewing of a national juried exhibition that showcases artwork in all media utilizing the human figure. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

“Hindsight 20/20” A virtual exhibition presenting the creativity and talents of senior visual arts majors at UIS will launch on April 30. A free downloadable exhibition catalog will complement the exhibition. uis.edu. 217-206-6506.

Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden photography contest Images of Lincoln Memorial Garden. Open to all Springfield area residents. Submissions are due by Aug. 28. Contest categories include living creatures, wildflowers, landscapes and photos of people celebrating life at Lincoln Memorial. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

Food & Drink

Fish fry Fridays, 4-7pm. Drive-thru service. Walleye dinners $8 and chicken tender dinners $5. Through April 24. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-622-0099.

Winter Farmers Market Sat., April 25, 9am-12pm. The place to get locally produced, nutritious food products, but with some changes to ensure patrons and vendors comply with national, state and local social distancing restrictions. In the parking lot at Second and Washington streets. downtownspringfield.org. 217-544-1723.

History

Share your story: COVID-19 A new collecting initiative that allows Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic for the benefit of future generations. Also share your writings, photos, drawings and photographs of objects. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Virtual tour of Clayville Take a virtual tour of the Clayville Historic Site on their Facebook page. It’s unscripted, unrehearsed and totally enjoyable. clayville.org. Clayville, Pleasant Plains, Route 125, 217-481-4430.

Faith & Philosophy

Drive Thru History, The Gospels Tuesdays, 6pm. Online Bible study. Dave Stotts travels to over 50 ancient sites in Israel to deliver the Gospels in a fresh and compelling way. BYO Church, 2450 Taylor Ave., 217-971-6087.

Fundraiser

Spring Fundraiser April 23-May 1. Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association’s annual fundraiser that supports its beautification projects. Selling geraniums and others flowers in hanging and bouquet-style baskets. Orders taken until 12pm on May 1. epnia.com. 309-270-8240.

Children’s Corner

Art Outreach SAA’s digital art outreach portfolios make for great at-home art lessons. Choose from over 30 power points such as Country Life and City Life, Color Fields and Principles of Art. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Bugs! Virtual Super Saturday May 2-5, 7:30am. This virtual event will include engaging art and science activities you can do from home and fun facts with educational resources you can use to learn more. illinoisstatemuseum.org.

Live children’s story readings Teachers and educators from Enos Park will do live readings of children storybooks for pre-K-age 8 at 9:30am and ages 6-14 at 2pm. The readings are meant to engage kids and help parents set routines. facebook.com/EnosPark.

Youth garden art contest Through April 30. Art contest for youth ages 3 to 15 with prizes awarded for the most creative work and for artwork that best represents the garden. Deadline for submissions is Apr. 30. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

Nature, Science & Environment

At-home learning resource ideas Chatham library has put together a list of educational and entertaining online resources on topics ranging from mindfulness to STEM activities. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, Chatham, 600 E. Spruce, 217-483-2713.

Birdwatching Did you know that over eighty bird species have been identified at the wildlife sanctuary? The Springfield Audubon Society invites you to grab your binoculars and stroll along the quarter-mile Margery Trail and see how many you can find. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Illinois’ new anti-harassment/discrimination laws Thu., April 23, 8:30-10:30am. Webinar. Get details on the website ima-net.org. $95. Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, 220 E. Adams St. 217-522-1240.

Online Capital City Toastmasters meeting Wednesdays, 12-1pm. For socialization with a purpose and to have fun while improving your communication and leadership skills in a small, supportive group. 217-698-8767.

Refocus: A CO.STARTERS workshop Thu., April 30, 3-5pm. Go back to the basics to save your business. Join a virtual workshop that will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and find a new way forward. innovatespringfield.org. Free. Innovate Springfield, 15 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-670-1770.

Bulletin Board

2020 Census Online, phone and mailed census self-responses will be accepted through October 31. The non-response followup (census takers personally interviewing households) will be conducted August 11 through October 31. 2020census.gov.

Friday Night Live Fri., April 24, 7pm. Hannah Knight will lead three virtual games with prizes. facebook.com/EnosPark.

The Stitch-uation Online Tuesdays, 6pm. Need some time to craft and chat with friends while social distancing? Bring your craft of choice and join us for a virtual meeting. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Health

Advance Care Planning 101 Fri., April 24, 1pm. Join this webinar to learn how to have an open discussion with your family and healthcare providers about your wishes should your health ever decline and you are unable to make your own decisions. Register by email to Bobell. [email protected]. Free. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St.

Sports & Fitness

Free online adult martial arts classes Livestreamed martial arts and fitness for both men and women five days a week, plus a library of previously recorded classes. John Geyston’s Martial Art Academy, 1929 W. Iles Ave., 217-546-6762.

YMCA virtual exercise classes Keep fit while you keep your distance. springfieldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 217-679-1625.