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Old Capitol Farmers Market May 20–Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sat), Artisan area (1st & 3rd Sat), live entertainment (3rd Sat). For more information, call 544-1723 or visit downtownspringfield.org. Adams St, Downtown Springfield.
Illinois Products Farmer’s Market Thursdays through Oct 22. Fresh produce and products. Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodity Pavilion. For more info, call 782-0777.
Acoustic Lunch Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri, 12-1pm, Here the music of Jaigh Lowder (Mon), Kathyrn Raistrick (Tue), Mike Anderson (Thu), Dennis Darling, Lucas Westcott (alternating Fri). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.
From Humble Beginnings Through Jan 2010, An exhibition that explores the Illinois Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived in the Prairie Capital. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 753- 4900.
Morton Barker Paperweight Collection Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For info, call 782-7386 or go to www.museum.state.il.us.
Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore Jun 2-Aug 30, 7:30pm Mon-Sun, 90 minute, 12-block walking tour uses Lincoln sites as the backdrop for ghostly & strange stories about Lincoln’s life and death. Suitable for all ages. $12-$5. Tinsley Dry Goods, 209 S. Sixth St. For info, call 502-8687 or visit www.springfieldwalks.com.
Lost and Found Exhibit Through Jul 25, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Featuring 13 Illinois artists’ work, pieces created from reused or re-purposed objects. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. springfieldart.org.
The Leaf and the Page Through Aug 9, Features eleven 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, 502 S. Spring St.
Mr. Lincoln’s Bicentennial Springfield Walk Through Sep 26, 7pm, Fri and Sat, 90minute 10 block walking tour chronicles Lincoln’s life in Springfield before he was President. Suitable for all ages. $12-$5. Tinsley Dry Goods, 209 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 502-8687 or visit www.springfieldwalks.com.
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Computer Workshops May-Jun, Free, two hour, hands-on computer workshops. Pre-registration required. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info or to register, call 753- 4900, ext. 227 or visit www.lincolnlibrary.info.
One Destiny Throughout May and Jun, Performances continue. Free with paid museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. For more info, and dates and times, visit www.presidentlincoln.org.
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. For more information, call 522-8977 or e-mail [email protected]. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams St.
Annual Wine and Music Festival May 24-25, Bluegrass Day Sunday with bands starting at 1pm. Country Day on Monday. Doors open at 12pm. $5. Food available. Bring lawn chair but no coolers, food, drink or pets. Hill Prairie Winery, Route 97.
Lincoln’s Long-Gait Hiking Event May 25, 8am-1pm, Begin your hike on shorter trails staffed by naturalists offering info pertaining to the area, or take the fitness trail across from New Salem campground. Hotdogs, drinks and snacks 11am-1pm. For more info, call 632-4000 or email [email protected]. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, State Route 97.
Different Points of View May 25-Jun 26, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat. Prairie Art Alliance member artists Bill Billinsky (Sculpture), Ginny Lee (Photography) and Sue Scaife (Pastel). H. D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza May 26, 12-1pm, The Frogsnoggers, Renaissance Vaudeville. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit springfieldartsco.org.
Springfield CopyNight Meeting May 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Meeting of people who are interested in discussing various issues relating to copyright. This month’s meeting will focus on Digital Rights Management. For more information, call 206-7547 or e-mail [email protected] or visit http://springfieldcopynight.blogspot.com/. La Fiesta Restaurant, 2830 Stevenson Dr.
Artist on the Plaza May 28, 12-1pm, Antone & Wick, acoustic folk/rock/blues. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit springfieldartsco.org.
U.S. Power Squadron Boat Smart Course May 28-Jun 16, 6:30-9pm, Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation on Tue and Thu nights. $25 for book and materials. Petersburg Firehouse. For more information, call 494-8455.
The Role of Hindi Women May 28, 12-1pm, Asha Chandak discusses heritage, culture and role of Hindi women. Illinois Authors Room, Illinois State Library, 300 S. Second St. For more info, call 557-0138.
Rochester Movies in the Park May 29, Dusk. Bedtime Stories. Free jumbo movie in the park. Rochester Community Park.
Springfield Sustainable Business Alliance May 29, 9am–2:30pm, Kick-off event. Explore how Springfield area businesses can support each other in practical envi ronmental efforts. Prairie Capital Convention Center. Free, pre-registration required. Email [email protected].
Comedian John Roy May 29, 7:30pm and 9:30pm. May 30, 8:30pm. Funny Bone Comedy Club. $13, $15 vip.
A Night on the Town with Bells In Motion and the Jane Hartman Trio May 30, 7-9:30pm, Jazz, swing and pops. $10. Springfield Hilton Rendezvous Room, 700 E. Adams. For more info, call 899-2128 or visit http://www.bellsinmotion.org.
Earth Awareness Fair May 30, 10am-4pm, Prairie Capital Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza. For info email [email protected].
Barbeque, Blues and Cruise May 30, 10am-11pm, National barbeque cook off, Stacy Mitchhart headlines at 7pm, arts and crafts show, kids zone, skydiving show, model airplane show. For more information, call 824-3555 or visit downtowntaylorville.com. Christian County Fairgrounds.
Taylorville Market on the Square: Car and Bike Cruise May 30, 9am-1pm, Fresh produce. Car and Bike Cruise from the Square to the fairgrounds. East side of square, Taylorville. For more info, call 824-3555 or visit www.downtowntaylorville.com.
Politics on the Porch May 30, 2-2:15pm, Free living history portrayal of two of Mr. Lincoln’s neighbors who discusses political issues of the
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