CHARITY DATEBOOK
Wine in the Wild – June 13
Woodbine Farm, 7206 Sefton Rd., Dalton City, IL. Sip, savor and support at the fund raising event for the Macon County’s Conservation Foundation which has been protecting Macon County’s natural resources for nearly half a century, for adults ages 21 and older, wear your boots and buckles to this cowboy/cowgirl themed event, 5:30-9pm, $, reservations required, 217-423-7708.
Music Bingo – June 17 & July 15
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E. Cantrell St. It’s like BINGO, but with songs instead of letters and numbers, several rounds and prizes, admission is limited to the first 500 guests, participants must be age 18 and older, admission limited to 500 guests, proceeds benefit the Decatur Parks Foundation, 7pm, $, tickets at www.devonamphitheater.com, 217-422-5911.
Woofstock 2.0 Reboot – July 11
1912 Barn, 900 S. Meridian Ave., Niantic, IL. Outdoor family and dog friendly event with entertainment, mini-talks by local trainers on service animals, training basics, dog etiquette, demonstrations on agility and performance tasks, vendors, local artisans, kids’ pet related craft activities, adoptable pets on site, attending dogs must have up-to-date tags and vaccinations on non-retractable leads and be well controlled, proceeds benefit the New Hope Animal Shelter, 10am-3pm, 217-413-8646.
ART
Frank B. Hoffman Display – through June 30
Hieronymus Mueller Museum, 420 W. Eldorado St. View an original 1929 Hoffman oil painting commissioned by the Mueller Company for national advertising campaigns and recently donated to the museum, Tu’s-Sa’s 1-4pm, $, 217-423-6161.
Cancer Care Art Exhibits – June & July
210 W. McKinley Ave., center open hours, free, 217-422-1509.
June – Carol Kessler
July – Jessica Disbrow
Decatur Airport Exhibits – June & July
Lobby Gallery, 910 S. Airport Rd., airport open hours, free, 217-422-1509.
June – Annette Russo
July – Jan Sorenson Hill
Library Exhibits – June & July
Decatur Public Library, Art Gallery, 130 N. Franklin St., library hours, free, 217-422-1509.
June – Leta Burch
July – The Barn Colony Artists
Rock Springs Exhibits – June & July
Rock Springs Nature Center, North and South Galleries, 3939 Nearing Ln., exhibits viewing during Nature Center open hours, free, 217-423-7708.
June – Danny Pratt & Melody Arnold
July – Summer Camp kids
First Friday Gallery Walks – June 5 & July 10
3 Downtown Art Galleries: Madden Arts Center’s Anne Lloyd Gallery & Blue Connection Gallery, 125 N. Water St.; Gallery 510, 160 E. Main St. An evening of unique art, artist talks, live music and refreshments in the downtown Decatur art galleries, 5-7pm, free, 217-423-3189.
Gallery 510 Exhibits – June & July
160 E. Main St. First Friday opening receptions 6/5 & 7/10, 5-7pm, free. General exhibit hours W-F 11am-5pm, Sa 11am-3pm, free, 217-422-1509.
June – Phil Murillo
July – Tracey Maras
Form and Function: A Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule – June 5-August 7
Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery, 125 N. Water St.
6/5 First Friday Reception, live music, nostalgic food, fashion show and more, 1960s attire encouraged, 5-7pm, free. General exhibit viewing Tu’s-F’s 9am-4pm, free, 217-423-3189.
CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC
Decatur Municipal Band Concerts – June & July
The 169th annual family friendly summer band concerts performed since 1857, featuring traditional and contemporary band music, directed by Jim Culbertson, bring lawn chairs and/or blankets, free, 217-855-3908.
5/31-7/26 – Su’s, Fairview Park, Pavilion #1, 1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., 6pm
6/1-7/27 – M’s, Central Park, Downtown Decatur, 7pm
7/1 & 7/22 – Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E. Cantrell St., 7pm
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Concerts & Events – June & July
2686 E. Cantrell St., doors open 6pm, concerts 7pm (unless otherwise noted), $, 217-422-5911.
6/4 – Rick Ross with Waka Flocka Flame & DJ Cliffy D
6/5 – Always Jovi with Steve Brown of Trixter & Drew Cagle
6/11 – The Jacksons with R&B Live Ladies Edition
6/13 – Local Vibes Live
6/14 – Hinder and Finger Eleven with Revis
6/17 – Music Bingo with Prairie Fire DJ Service
6/18 – Stryper with Big Guns
6/19 – Juneteenth with Kapital Sound
6/20 – The Frontmen with Branded
7/2 – Daya with Backseat Radio
7/3 – Brantley Gilbert with Pecos & The Rooftops
7/4 – Revel in Red – 4th of July Celebration
7/9 – Jordan Davis with Cole Goodwin
7/11 – Josiah Queen with Strings & Heart
7/15 – Music Bingo with Prairie Fire DJ Service
7/18 – The Doobie Others
7/23 – Plain White T’s with Fluorescents
7/24 – Def Leggend – Tribute to Def Leppard
7/25 – Air Supply – A Matter of Time Tour
7/26 – Nine Days and BBMAK
7/30 – Lee Brice & Lewis Brice – Sunshine Tour
Memory Keepers Choir: Hallelujah – June 13
Life Foursquare Church, 2954 W. Ash Ave. This inspiring concert brings music, joy, and connection to the stage, offering an evening filled with song and celebration. Tickets: $10 person. 11:00 am Lunch following concert. Hosted by the YMCA.
Acoustic Music Jams – June 14 & July 12
Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln. Tunes played by local musicians, enjoy listening or bring your instrument and play along, 2-4pm, free, 217-423-7708.
Summer Concert Series – June 14, 28 & July 12, 26
Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln., 7pm, free, 217-423-7708.
6/14 – Tim Crosby, Americana & roots music
6/28 – WisenHeart, Americana music
7/12 – Broken Brogue, Celtic folk music
7/26 – Back Porch Trio, folk, rock & country music
B.O.S.S. Performances – June 25-26
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E. Cantrell St. Best of Summer Stock’s quadruple feature of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Camp Rock, Jr., Winnie the Pooh Kids and Summer Camp!, performers from all over Central Illinois, 6pm, $, 217-422-5911.
Lincoln Square Theater Concerts & Events – June & July
141 N. Main St., doors open 6pm, concerts 7pm, $, 217-454-4583.
6/26 – Pandora’s Box – The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute
6/27 – Sugar Davis Band
7/10 – Jacardia Wright – “Can’t Bring Him Down”
7/31 – Next Thing Smokin’ with Backstabbin’ Betty
COMEDY & THEATRE
HISTORY & MUSEUMS
Independence Day 1860 – June 27
Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Ln. Celebrate our nation’s birthday 1860s style and experience the past, tour the Homestead Prairie Farm, 6-8pm, free, 217-423-7708.
Governor Richard Oglesby Mansion Open Houses – June & July
421 W. William St. Visit the historic Decatur landmark and beautifully restored Victorian home of Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby, 6/28, 7/26 and W’s & Sa’s 2-4pm, $, 217-423-7708.
EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Donuts with Dad – June 15
Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Donuts, animal presentations and early entry into the zoo, 8:30am, admission $ with dads free, pre-registration required, 217-421-7435.
Ice Cream Safari – July 19
Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Stroll the grounds and sample different ice cream flavors throughout the zoo, 1-4pm, $, 217-421-7435.
Twilight Tuesday – June 30 & July 28
Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Stroll the grounds to experience evening at the zoo, 5-8pm with entrance and gift shop open until 7pm, zoo grounds open until 8pm, free admission, 217-422-5911.
Sleighing the Course – July 24-25
Overlook Adventure Park, 2501 Nelson Park Rd. Christmas in July mini golf event with festive fun and a summer twist, holiday themed holes and music, holiday attire suggested, 2-10pm, $, 217-422-5911.
SPORTS, HEALTH & FITNESS
Illinois Women’s Pro Tennis Championships–June 8-14
Fairview Park, Tennis Complex, 1640 W. Monument Hill Dr. Players from more than 15 countries compete for Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) World Ranking points and $30,000 in prize money, presented by The Robison Family, 10am-7pm, free admission, www.illinoisprotennis.com or 217-421-7432.
Moonlight Yoga at the Devon – June 9 & July 14
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E. Cantrell St. Public community yoga sessions outdoors led by certified yoga instructor Connie Pease, bring a mat, towel and drinking water, all ages and skill levels welcome, 7-8pm, free, 217-422-5911.
DECU Glow Run – June 25
Forsyth Park, 601 Forsyth Pkwy, Forsyth, IL. 5K Glow Run to raise money for Empowerment Opportunity Center, wear your best glow gear, 6pm check in, 8pm race, 8pm Kona Ice for all runners and family members, $, registration required, 217-875-2301.
USA Men’s Softball – July 10-12
Rotary Park, 2450 S. Business Rte 51. Men’s State Class D & E softball tournament, www.ilsoftball.com/pages/events for more information.
FESTIVALS & EXHIBITIONS
Macon County Fair – May 31-June 7
3700 N. Westlawn Ave. The 170th annual county fair with harness racing, queen pageant, rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, kids’ activities, food vendors, games and more, full schedule and hours at www.maconcountyfair.com, $, 217-875-0135.
37th Annual Seniorama – June 18
Decatur Civic Center Arena, 1 Gary K. Anderson Plz. Coordinating seniors and their families with opportunities and services, entertainment and exhibitors for all ages, 10am-1pm, free admission, 217-422-7300.
Forsyth Fest – June 19-20
Forsyth Park, 500 W. Weaver Rd., Forsyth, IL. Happy 250th Birthday America themed festival with craft vendors, food trucks, baked goods and family fun, F 4-8pm, parade Sa 10am, 217-877-9445.
35th Annual Decatur Train Fair – June 27-28
Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K. Anderson Plz. Family friendly event featuring train layouts, vendors and family-friendly activities for all ages, 10am-4pm, $, 217-422-7300
Warrensburg Corn Festival – July 16-18
Downtown Warrensburg , 155 E. Main St., Warrensburg, IL. Family fun street festival with live music, car show, parade, craft and food vendors, 5K run, competitive tournaments, kids’ activities and more, Th 4-8:30pm, F Family Night with Christian music band 4-8:30pm, Sa 7am-11:30pm, free admission, 217-672-3222.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Farmers Markets – June & July
Central Park, Downtown Decatur. Illinois’ oldest farmers market dating back to the late 1800s with sales of farm fresh produce, baked goods, jams, jellies, chocolates, flowers and more, Sa’s 8am-12pm, 217-423-7000.
Mercy Markets – June & July
Preston Jackson Park, 337 N. Water St. Farmers market featuring locally grown produce, meats and baked goods, live music, presented by the Good Samaritan Inn, Sa’s 8am-12pm, free admission, $ for goods, 217-429-1455.
Richland Student Farms Farmers Markets – June 17 & July 15
Michael D. Andreas Agriculture Building, 3950 E. College Pk. Fresh produce, plants, baked goods, meats, and more from local vendors, 3-7pm, $ to purchase goods, 217- 875-7200 ext. 6442.
Hardy’s Race for the Lake – June 6-7
Lake Decatur, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. Boat races, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors, 10am-5pm, free admission, parking $, 217-422-5911.
Lighted Boat Parade – June 27
Lake Decatur. View lighted boats parading on Lake Decatur along the shores of Basins 1 and 2, boats will line up in Basin 1 near the damn, sponsored by Sherry Plain at Brinkoetter Realtors, dusk, free to enter parade boats, 217-855-0165.
20th Anniversary and Birthday Celebration – June 28
Macon County Animal Control & Care Center, 2820 E. Parkway Dr. Activities for all ages, food trucks, Care Center tours and pet adoption specials, 12-3pm, free admission, 217-423-7387.
For information on how to include your event on the calendar, contact Cultural Arts Editor Terrie Potter by email: ArtsEdit@aol.com or call 217-423-0422.