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Live Music

Jessi & Josh from NCR Fri., May 29, 5-8pm. Boar’s Nest, Athens.

ReMix Fri., May 29, 6:30pm. Crow’s Mill Pub.

Mad Hoss Jackson Fri., May 29, 6pm. Danenberger Family Vineyards, New Berlin.

Avery Kern Lockdown Live Fri., May 29, 7-8pm. Facebook at Avery Kern Music.

Come social distance with Jimmy Riemer Fri., May 29, 4pm. Sheedy Shores Winery, Loami.

Take a Break With

Cowboy Randy Fri., May 29, 8-8:30pm. Via Zoom.

Friday Frolic Fri., May 29, 8:37pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Percy Ave. Sat., May 30, 2-5pm. Boar’s Nest, Athens.

Lick Creek Sat., May 30, 6pm. The Curve Inn.

3’s Company Sat., May 30, 3pm. Danenberger Family Vineyards, New Berlin.

Take a Break With Cowboy Randy Sat., May 30, 8-9pm. Facebook with Randy Erwin.

After School Special Sat., May 30, 7:30pm. Guitars and Cadillacs Saloon.

Black Velvet Sat., May 30, 4pm. Sheedy Shores Winery, Loami.

Pop Ninjas Sat., May 30, 8pm. Third Base Sports Bar.

S.C.C. Sat., May 30, 6:30pm. Weebles Bar & Grill.

The Lovedahls Sat., May 30, 2-5pm. West of Wise Winery, Petersburg.

Jimmy Riemer Sat., May 30, 4-7pm. 3Sixteen Wine Bar, Chatham.

Dave Littrell Sun., May 31, 4-7pm. 3Sixteen Wine Bar, Chatham.

Kyle Olsen Sun., May 31, 2-5pm. Boar’s Nest, Athens.

PatioTime: JackAsh Sun., May 31, 3pm. Danenberger Family Vineyards, New Berlin.

Joel Honey Sun., May 31, 2pm. Long Bridge Golf Course.

Jonnie Concaroo Band Sun., May 31, 2-5pm. Sheedy Shores Winery, Loami.

Sunday Night Special Sun., May 31, 4:30pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Tuesday Tunes Tue., June 2, 8pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Open mic with Sam and Kortney Tue., June 2, 6:30-10pm. The Curve Inn.

Me, Myself and Schy Wed., Jun 3, 6pm. Obed and Isaac’s.

Rick Dunham and Tom Irwin Wed., June 3, 7:30pm. Facebook with Tom Irwin.

Special Music Events

The Fantastic Jones Family 48th Anniversary Virtual Concert Sun., June 7, 4pm. Pastor Jerry Jones & The Fantastic Jones Family will be celebrating their 48th year anniversary on their Facebook page.

Sunday at Six Recital Series Sun., May 31, 6pm. Enjoy this series on their YouTube channel. This week featuring concertmaster Roy Meyer, violin. Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524 E. Capitol Ave., 217-522- 2838.

Children’s Corner

Kidzeum online learning Check out their website for educational activities, ideas and blogs. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.

Wild About Funshop Through June 11. A new fourweek online summer session hosted by the Springfield Park District. springfieldparks.org. 217-544-1751.

Nature, Science & Environment

Online collection of Illinois butterflies and moths Through May 31. This online collection contains databases for Illinois butterflies and moths, activities, an illustrated glossary and a list of print and internet resources. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Virtual Star Party Sat., May 30, 8-9pm. John Martin, UIS associate professor of astronomy/physics, will give tips for finding Venus, the Big Dipper and other bright stars and constellations and will answer astronomy questions submitted live via Zoom. For the link, visit go.uis.edu/summerstarparties. 217-206-8342.

Lectures & Meetings

The Illinois economy in 2020 Mon., June 1, 5:30-6:30pm. Dr. Kenneth Kriz will examine potential long-term impacts of the virus and heightened awareness of risks to the economy and our livelihoods. A virtual meeting and part of the Rotary Club’s The New Normal series. Open to the public. Register in advance. spirotary.org. Free. 217-502-9969.

Bulletin Board

Free non-credit online classes Sign up for free online courses that you can complete at your own pace. Classes are geared toward expanding job skills and small business management. For information, call LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Virtual genealogy chat Mon., June 1, 3-4pm. Join local genealogists to discuss your research, your resources and some difficulties with which you’d like help. Registration is required for this Zoom session. chathamlib.org. Free. 217-483-2713.

Food & Drink

Drive-thru fish fry with an expanded menu Fridays. Drive-thru service. Walleye dinners $8 and chicken tender dinners $5. Plus Turasky’s pork chop and rib eye sandwiches. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 217-622-0099.

Moonlight Market Wed., June 3, 6p-9. Highlighting local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors. Stop by to shop, sip and dine. Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh streets. 217-522-3123.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Shop for fresh local produce, baked good and products, but please note the new social distancing guidelines including mandatory masks. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 217-544-1723.

Rochester Farmers Market Sundays, 12-3pm. Rochester Public Library, Rochester, 1 Community Dr., 217-498-8454.

Health

Building Resilience Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridget Rolens. Develop mental resources that increase resilience and the ability to cope with adversity and push through challenges. Join by phone or Zoom. Call for more information. 314-369-1391.

Healthy Steps online Mondays, Wednesdays, 1-2pm and Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridge Rolens. Therapeutic movement done to music to improve overall wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, endurance and self-image. Benefi ts those living with cancer, medical conditions or anyone looking for a fun way to enhance well-being. Via Zoom, Springfi eld, 314-369-1391.

Meditation Circle Tuesdays, 12-12:30pm. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridget Rolens. This is a drop-in class. No registration is needed. Join by phone or Zoom. Call for more information. 314-369-1391.

Mel-O-Cream Adopt-a-Day Fri., June 5, 8am-4pm. Make a donation at the donor center receive a voucher for one free Mel-O-Cream donut, plus enjoy some donuts during your donation. Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1999 Wabash Ave., 241-1139.

Morning of Mindfulness mini retreat May 29-30, 9am-12pm. Staying grounded in a time of uncertainty. Led by HSHS program facilitator Bridget Rolens. A variety of mindfulness practices including the Body Scan, Mindfulness of Breath, Walking Meditation, Open Awareness, Mindful Movement and Mindful Eating. Via Zoom, Springfield, 314-369-1391.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior Thu., May 28, 12-1pm. Decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Free. Register online or by phone. alz.org. 800-272-3900.