THE CALENDAR
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Pied Piper Architectural Tour Jul 1, 5:30pm, Walking tour with Anthony Rubano, IL Historic Preservation Agency, who discusses architectural styles, materials and treatments of Capitol Complex, and design successes and areas for improvement along the way. Capitol's Lincoln statue, Second and Capitol. Reception follows at Pasfield House, 525 S. Pasfield. Free. For information, 544-1723. 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
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.
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
Rochester Movies in the Park Jul 17, Dusk. Madagascar 2. Free. Rochester Community Park
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Jul 8, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wiant, Director, Dickson Mounds Museum, presents “Black Sparrow Hawk: Humble Endings.” Free and open to public. Illinois State Museum Thorne Deuel Auditorium, 502 S. Spring St.. For info, contact Nina Walthall at 217-782-0061 or http://www.museum.state.il.us
AUDITIONS
Call for Beauty and the Beast Jul 25 9am-12pm 1-4pm and Jul 26 12-4pm, Auditions for Springfield Theater Center’s production of Beauty and the Beast, Oct. 9-11 & 16-18. Forty-one roles available for ages 13 and up. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.. For more info, contact Jane at 476-8075
CHILDREN’S CORNER
The Buzz About Bees Jul 11, 10am-4pm, Super Saturdays is “A Place for Discovery” at the museum. Free activities recommended for kids ages 4-8, with take-home crafts. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Katie at 782-6044 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 14-15, 10am & 2pm, Kids Discover Bats, 30-min educational film recommended for ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Elizabeth at 782-5993 or http://www.museum.state.il.us
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 7-8, 10am & 2pm, 30minute educational film recommended for ages 3-8. Thorne Deuel Auditorium, Illinois State Museum. For info, or to register groups of 10 or more, call 782- 5993. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Elizabeth at 782-5993 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us
K-3rd Grade Storytime Jun 28- Aug 16, 1-1:45pm Sundays, Stay cool this summer at Storytime! Fun books & crafts featured each week. For reading, visit bn.com or pick up calendar in store. Free. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. For more info, contact Valerie at 546-9440
