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Wars, Land and Walls May 12-Jul 10, Paintings by M. Fradi. M. Fradi’s work expresses the ties he feels to his Iraqi homeland and the senseless destruction caused by war. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams St. For more info, contact Shirley at 522-8977

Art in the Garden Art Show June 27, 8am-7:30pm, Juried art show featuring work of local artists inspired by Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Silent and live auctions and reception for artists at 5pm. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Dr. For more info, call 529-1111 or visit www.lmgnc.org.

Call for Artists Jun 26, 5pm, Deadline to submit application for Prairie Art Alliance Juried Artist Membership. For application, call 544-2787 or stop by Prairie Art Alliance, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St or visit www.prairieart.org.

Downtown Art Walks Jun 4- Oct 1, 5-8pm, Free self guided tour of downtown art galleries plus unique dining and shopping. Sixth, Fifth, Adams, Monroe or visit www.downtownspringfield.org

MacArthur Boulevard Third Annual Artists Market Jun 27, 9am-3pm, MacArthur Blvd Business Association sponsors this art extravaganza featuring over 40 local artists. Free to browse. 2112 S. MacArthur Blvd or visit www.ShopOnMacArthur.com

Pied Piper Architectural Tours Jun-Oct, 5:30pm, Every first Wed free guided walking tour. Lincoln Herndon Law Office, Sixth and Adams or visit www.downstownspringfield.org

Presbyterian Home Art Exhibit Through July, Helen Carson’s art, including oils, acrylics and pastels is on display in the gallery. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W Lawrence

Sangamon Watercolor Society Exhibit Through June, Features two Springfield watercolor artists, Janice Chan Hahn and Shirley Caldwell Smith. Boardroom (third floor), Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

The Leaf and the Page Through Aug 9, Features 11 contemporary Illinois artists with works such as giant stainless steel plants, weeds made from trash and mushroom books growing out of the wall. Illinois State Museum

FILM & TELEVISION

Grease Jul 3, 8:45-11:30pm, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield Area Arts Council, Town & Country Bank and Capital City Fireworks sponsor the movie, Grease. Short film Abraham Lincoln: A Journey to Greatness plays first. Free and open to public. Refreshments available for purchase. Abraham Lincoln Home, 426 S. Seventh Street. For more info, call 492- 4241.

SCIENCE

Summer 2009 Archaeology Bus Trip Jun 26, 8am-3:30pm, Trip features an archeological excavation near Dickson Mounds Museum and includes transportation, lunch, educational materials and presentations. Led by Dr. Mike Wiant, ISM-DMM. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, contact