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For the week of May 28:
As Heard on Morning Edition Monday:
The Hoogland Center for the Arts presents David Cain and Senses featuring grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico Saturday June 2. Show begins at 8 and tickets available through the Hoogland Box Office.
A Lincoln Days Civil War Reenactment is Saturday and Sunday at Lake Pittsfield. Tours of Union and Confederate encampments. Battle reenactments and children’s events. More information at www.pikelincoln.com
As Heard on Morning Edition Tuesday:
Little Flower School in Springfield hosts its 7th annual Heritage Days Summerfest Friday through Sunday. Food, live bands and other entertainment. Plenty of kids events.
Edwards Place is offering kids ages 6-12 a chance to step back in time and learn what life was like when the Edwardses and Lincolns lived in Springfield. This special workshop will take place on June 9 from 1 to 3 pm. Anne Suttles of the Lincoln Heritage Museum will portray Helen Edwards as she teaches children about how to set a table, ladies’ clothing in the 19th century, what ladies read, proper social etiquette, and the “language of the fan.” Children will also make a rag doll and decorate a fan of their own to take home. The cost of the workshop is $15 per child. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 217-523-2631 or emailing collections@springfieldart.org.
Young Civil War soldiers, doctors and aid workers are being recruited for the Friday, June 8 Education Day, the first event of the annual Civil War Medical Encampment at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site June 8 – 10. Education Day is free and is an ideal individual, family or youth camp activity. Sessions are planned for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and each includes six interactive activities for all ages to help participants enjoy a Civil War history education experience. The sessions are free but require reservations, which can be made by calling (217) 558-8911 or emailing mike.burke@illinois.gov. This popular program fills up quickly, so those interested in taking part are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. The annual Civil War Medical Encampment Friday through Sunday, June 8 – 10, sponsored by Memorial Medical Center, will kick off a summer schedule of “History Comes Alive” programming in downtown Springfield. This year’s events, which focus on the medical and health issues during the Civil War, will highlight the role of the Soldiers’ Aid Society. During the Civil War years, the Springfield Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society often used the Illinois capitol building as a base of operations. The society was formed in August 1861 to gather food, clothing, and other supplies to aid Illinois soldiers, but especially the sick and the wounded. The sudden, huge expansion of the U.S. military had exceeded the government’s ability to provide some types of clothing and other supplies, leading groups of volunteers across the nation to step in “to meet, in some degree, the obvious and unavoidable deficiencies.” State officials strongly encouraged the efforts of the aid societies that were formed across Illinois and often allowed the Springfield women the use of the capitol building for their activities. For months during 1862, members met in the Senate chamber to create clothing and bandage material for use in hospitals. The rotunda served as a collection point for donations of food, clothing, and other necessities. A complete list of Civil War Encampment Activities can be found on the calendar of events section of the Illinois Civil War Website, www.illinoiscivilwar150.org, or you can follow the Old State Capitol on Facebook for the latest information.
As Heard On Morning Edition Wednesday:
The Morgan County Historical Society’s Underground Railroad Committee sponsors the Third Annual PATRIOTIC POPS—a delightful and inspirational Variety Show with many of your favorite local and regional ALL-STARS OF MUSIC AND DANCE! Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Rammelkamp Chapel on the Illinois College campus where there will be ample free parking in the adjacent campus lots. Tickets will be $15 with no charge for children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at County Market or may be reserved by calling 217-479-4144. All Veterans will be our guests and we urge all who are able to wear their uniforms. We will have a special recognition during one of the numbers to honor their service and sacrifice which has allowed each of us to enjoy the privilege of living each day in our cherished “Land of the Free and the Brave.” By popular demand some of your great favorites will be back—like Grant Estes singing the show-stopping and heart-swelling “God Bless the USA!—and making their first appearance, we will have—The Toddler Tappers—from Stevens School of Dance—all 16 Tiny Mites singing and dancing an exuberant “Happy Birthday, America!”
The Decatur Area Arts Council is presenting an exhibit highlighting the traditions, rituals, heritage and creativity of the Jewish culture as it has existed around the world. JEWISH CULTURE: Arts & Tradition is on display from June 2-July 28 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center in downtown Decatur. It features the work of thirteen Jewish artists and encompasses paintings, papercuts, ketubahs (marriage contracts), textiles, woodworking, silversmithing, and more. Artistic examples of many ritual objects illustrate how the arts are woven into the culture and exhibit text celebrates Jewish contributions to the performing and literary arts. An opening cultural event will be held on Saturday evening, June 2 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water Street. The evening includes audience participation with Dance Master “Dancin’ Steve” Weintraub and a Quartet from Maxwell Street Klezmer Band along with a taste of traditional Jewish cuisine and beverages. Both the exhibit and cultural event are open free to the public. For further information or to register, please contact the Decatur Area Arts Council, 423-3189.
A 5K Dash for Diabetes is this Saturday June 2 at the Washington Park Shelter. Walkers and runners are invited. The event begins at 9 with signup starting at 8 am. $15 for runners and $10 for walkers. More details by calling 691-5869.
As Heard on Morning Edition Thursday:
New Salem State Historic Site presents “Father of the Bride” Friday through Sunday this week. The Theatre in the Park performance begins at 8 pm. A free pre-show at 7. Tickets available at the site.
Prairie Skies Public Library District will be starting their Summer Reading Program, “Reading is So Delicious!” The library will host a range of free programs on Mondays at 10 A.M. in the main library at Ashland and again at 1 P.M. in the Pleasant Plains branch library. Kick-off is with the “Mad Science of Peoria” by Carrie Healy on June 4th, the enchanting marionettes of the DePriest Puppets, June 11th, Dulcimer Guy Mike Anderson, has stories and songs to satisfy your appetite on June 18, the St. Louis Hoop Club will get you moving June 25; Mr E. ,Rod Erdmann will perform on July 2 and the grand finale is M & K Parties on July 9th. The programs are free and all are welcomed to come.
The Macon County Fair begins its 10 day run tomorrow through June 10th. Concerts, a carnival and much more at the fairgrounds on Route 121 in Decatur. More details at Maconcountyfair.com
As Heard on Morning Edition Friday:
The Chatham Area Public Library welcomes the artists of the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society in an exhibit displayed during the month of June. The Illinois Prairie Pastel Society (IPPS) members will show their work throughout the library during regular Library hours. The IPPS’s mission is to continue to attract pastel painters around central Illinois and offer learning opportunities. The featured artists include: Rita Williams, Rita Young, Pat Kreppert, Pat Kittilstad, Mary Lou Hicks, Dee Belter, George King, Cookie Ferratier, Rosemary Buffington, Sue Scaife, Rich Ford, Catherine Flynn, Hazen Folse, Roland Folse, Barb Drake, Gay Phillips, Gwen Lewis and Tracey Maras. The Opening reception for the exhibition is June 2, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.The Chatham Area Public Library is committed to sharing and promoting the work of local artists. Art events at the Library are organized by the CAPLD Art Committee, comprised of Chatham volunteers and artists who have a broad interest in expanding the Library’s Art Collection and organizing future exhibitions and shows.
The Soho Music Festival is Friday and Saturday in downtown Springfield. Two stages with bands and musicians. Cost is $5. 4:30 to midnight tonight, noon to midnight Saturday.
The International Carillon (Kair-uh-lawn) Festival begin Sunday and runs through Tueaday, then Thursday through Saturday at the Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon. The nightly concerts are from 7-8:30 pm.
