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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
The Obama Deception Jun 17, 12:30-4pm, “Pennies on the Dollar” Economic Crisis Documentary Series will feature The Obama Deception at 1pm. Free. Carnegie Room, Lincoln Public Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Ted at 836-4799 or visit www.blowingthewhistle.org
You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Jun 16, 7pm, Liberty Brew and View features a political movie third Tuesday each month. Doors open at 6:30pm for food and beverages. Free. City Nights Theater, Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy. E-mail [email protected] to join mailing list.
Movie in the Park Jun 19, Dusk. Kung-Fu Panda. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544-1751. Comer Cox Park
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Every third Thurs, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 816-2117 or go to www.springfieldfilmcommission.com.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Film Fest: Backyard Safari: Dinosaurs Jun 16-17, 10am and 2pm, 30 minute educational film recommended for kids age 3-8. Thorne Deuel Auditorium, Illinois State Museum. For info, or to register groups of 10 or more, call 782-5993.
Garage-a-Palooza Jun 14-19, 6-8:30pm, One week activity camp for children grades 1-5 in a 30,000-squarefoot garage. Students choose activity groups and complete a week-long project. Free. South Side Christian Church Southwest Campus, 3040 Hamlin Pkwy. For more info, contact Adam Lanter at 369- 0234 or visit www.southsidechristian.com
Making an Impression Jun 13, 10am-4pm, Learn the differences between Monet and Manet, what Impressionism and Pointillism is, and who George Seurat and Mary Cassatt were. Free, ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum. For info, call 782-6044.
Welcome to Summer Kids’ Hike Jun 20, 2pm, Children 6-10 years old and parents invited to join the Lincoln Memorial Garden’s educator, Betsy Irwin, for hike. Nature craft or game followed by summertime snack. $5. Garden members, free. To reserve a spot, call 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center, 2301 East Lake Dr
