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this year is red and white wines and blues music. For more information, call 423-9744. Nelson Park, 200 Nelson Blvd, Decatur.
There’s Another Way to Look at It! Jul 7-Aug 28, 125 Juried artists, personal visual statements on display. Free. Prairie Art Alliance, Hoogland Center for the Arts. For more information, call 544-2787 or visit www.prairieart.org.
Morgan County Fair Jul 7-12, Country star Billy Corrington, queen contest, entertainment, carnival, talent show, rodeo, truck and tractor pulls and more. For more information, call 245-6800. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.
Movies in the Park Jul 10, Dusk. Madagascar 2. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544- 1751. Kiwanis Park, Stanton and Via Verde.
LLCC MotorSports Club Car Show Jul 10, 4-10pm, Park and Peek (Free), Jul 11, 8am–3:30pm, Car show. LLCC main campus. Free to spectators. For more info, call 786-2417 or email [email protected].
Zoofari Jul 11, 10am-6pm, Free day includes animal programs, turtle races and vendors. Visitors can observe animals getting special treats. For more information, call 753-6217 or visit www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr.
Hydrangea Event Seminar Jul 11, 10am, Join the annual hydrangea event and spend the day filled with beautiful blooming hydrangeas and informative seminars. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 787-4700 or visit www.greenview.com. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St.
Cruisin’ Downtown Jul 11, 11am-11pm, Celebrate nostalgia with over 500 cars at Decatur’s original classic and custom car show. 2 stages, a giant movie screen and an arts & crafts fair. For more information, call 423-3475. Central Park, Downtown Decatur.
30th Annual Women’s Distance Festival & Children’s Fun Run Jul 11, 8-11am, 2-mile women/girl’s race, then children’s fun run (3 age categories) and health fair. Food, prizes, music, chip timing, shirts. $20, $5 children. Washington Park. For more information, call 502- 3992 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.womensdistance.com. Washington Park Picnic Shelter, Williams Blvd.
Tour de Donut and Rib Cook-off Jul 11, Unique bike race in which you eat donuts at designated stops in order to reduce your race time. Register at http://www.bikereg.com/events/r egister.asp?eventid=8040. Food served starting at 10am, ribs served at 5pm. For more info, visit stauntonil.com.
Hats Off to Agriculture Jul 11, 11am-3pm, Free family event. Learn about Lincoln’s connection to agriculture, farming practices of his time and how they impact agriculture today. Illinois State Museum. For more info, call 782-5993.
Introduction to Permaculture Jul 11, 9:30am, Food Not Lawns presents program by Don Smith Moorman on Permaculture, a design method to create sustainable human habitats. For more information, call 753-0057 or e- mail [email protected]. Lincoln Public Library, Seventh & Capitol.
2009 BBQ Festival Jul 11-12, 12pm, Music under the pavilion, bring a lawn chair. BBQ provided by Hickory River Smokehouse. No coolers, food, drinks or pets allowed. $5. Visit www.hillprairiewinery.com. Hill Prairie Winery, Route 97, Oakford.
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Jul 11-12, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois hosts this annual 3-on-3 tourney. Horace Mann parking lot and surrounding streets. For more info, call 544- 0548.
Deceptions Exhibit Jul 14-Aug 28, 10am-2pm, Paintings and collages by Felicia Olin. Opening reception Jul 16. Free. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams. For more info, call 522-8977.
From the Auld (Old) Sod to the New Prairie: Songs of Irish Immigration in Illinois Jul 16, 7pm, Weaving music with stories, Lee Murdock presents a compelling story of Irish immigrants in Illinois. Free. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St. For more info, call 287-7397.
Jeff Dunham Jul 16, 7:30-11:30pm, $41.50, UIS Sangamon Auditorium. For more info, call 206-6160 or visit jeffdunham.com.
Rochester Movies in the Park Jul 17, Dusk. Madagascar 2. Free. Rochester Community Park.
Chatham Jaycee Sweetcorn Festival Jul 17-18, Starts Fri 5pm with food and drink, children’s area, Sweetcorn Pageant and the music of Ragged Jack and Heartsfield. Sat highlights: Cow chip throw, Tour de Corn bike ride, three-on-three basketball, the blues and more. For more information, call 483-6872 or visit www.chathamjaycees.net. Chatham Community Park, S. Main St.
Heritage Jul 17-19, 8pm, Learn how women were important in shaping the destiny of Lincoln. $12- $7. For more information, call 632-5440 or visit www.theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg.
Fiddler on the Roof Jul 17-26, Directed by Chuck Hoots. Visit www.themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr.
Swinging Under the Stars Jul 18, 7-10pm, Dance under the stars with The Bob Markum Swing Band. $10. Lake- shore Golf Course, Taylorville. For more info, call 824-3555.
Taylorville Market on the Square: Health Screenings Jul 18, 9am-1pm, Health screenings by Memorial Hospital, YMCA health demos, live music and fresh produce for sale. For more info, call 824-3555.
Macoupin County Fair Jul 20-25, Oldest county fair in Illinois! Big-name entertainment, Country music singer Jason Michael Carroll performs Friday, July 24, tractor pull, demolition derby, live-stock competition, food, and carnival. $3 per car. Macoupin County Fairgrounds, 21460 Illinois Route 4. For tickets, call 854-9422. macoupincountyfair.org.
Unnecessary Farce Jul 23-Sep 13, Illinois premiere of a brand-new hilarious doorslamming comedy about a blotched police sting operation. $31-$35. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. For reservations call 309-965-2545 or visit www.barn2.com.
Girard Festival Days Jul 24-26, Summer festival, home-made games and rides for children, refreshments, food, live bands & entertainment, beer tent. For more information, call 627-3441 or visit www.girardilusa.com.
