Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 36

Herald SReview 3-week planner July 5 25 www.herald-review.com D8 THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007 MARK YOUR 5 Carson Barnes Circus, 4:30 and 7 p.m., Tuscola. $12, $6 children under 12. 253-3926. TKU. 6 "Honk!" 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Community Theatre, Johnston Center, Lincoln.

$10, $7 children. Theatre in the Park, "The Miracle Worker," 8 p.m., Lincoln's New Salem, Petersburg. $10, $7 children. 1-800-710-9290. Decatur Park Singers and Young Park Singers, 6 p.m., Kitchell Park, Pana.

Free. ARCOLA: Firefall: A Tribute to Veterans, 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday, Rockome Gardens, Areola. World War II re-enactors, with tank from "Saving Private Ryan," vehicles from World War II, and firing of Napoleonic and Civil War cannons. Saturday, music by Blue Suede Crews.

ARGENTA: American Prairie Festival, Prairie Park. Carnival, car cruise, music, fireworks, parade, mini-tractor pull, auction, 6 to 9 p.m. today, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday. 468-2627. ARTHUR: Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, 4 p.m. Saturday, Jur-gens Park. Air Show, with World War II aircraft, helicopter rides skydivers.

Central Illinois' largest fireworks display, 9:30 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Parade, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jurgens Park to downtown. BEMENT: Freedom Celebration, all day Wednesday, Forest Preserve Park.

Patriotic program, 10 a.m., Bryant Cot Band concert, fireworks. 826-8087. MATTOON: Fourth of July Parade, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Broadway Avenua Air Show, 10 a.m., Coles County Airport. MONTICELLO: Fireworks, Lodge Park.

Entertainment, 4 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Tuesday. Fireworks Train to viewing area, leaves from Old Wabash Station, Monticello. Cost: $8, $6 children ages 2 to 12. Reservations required, www.mrym.org.

MOUNT PULASKI: Fourth of July Celebration. Downtown events, fireworks at dusk Wednesday. MOUNT ZION: Blue Ribbon Night, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Pony Express Grounds. Music by Rock of Ages, fireworks.

Free. 864-5424. MOWEAQUA: Fireworks, New Sports Park, Wednesday. PANA: Fourth of July Celebration. Entertainment on stage all day Wednesday, Kitchell Park.

Fireworks at dusk, Pana Tri-County Fairgrounds. PEORIA: Independence Day Celebration, 5 to 11 p.m. Decatur Municipal Band, 7 p.m., Central Park, Decatur. Debbie Seelhoefer, vocalist; Mike McDonald, soloist. Free.

"The Lion in Winter," 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, Krannert Center, University of Illinois, Urbana. 333-6280. "Crazy for You," 2 and 8 p.m., Little Theatre-On the Square, Sullivan. $24 matinee, $26 evening. 1-888-261-9675.

tage; parade, 2 p.m.; band concert, 4 p.m., City Park; fireworks, dusk. BLOOMINGTON: Celebrate America, Miller Park. Games, music, children's tents. Patriotic musical variety concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; fireworks set to music, dusk Wednesday.

(309) 434-2260. CHAMPAIGN: Ice Cream and Independence, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Virginia Theatre, With Concert Band of Central Illinois Pops concert. Jim Turpin hosts The Old Fashioned Radio Show, to be broadcast on WDWS (1400 AM). Free ice cream before show.

$15 adults, $13 students and seniors, $8 children. 356-9063. CHAMPAIGN: Champaign County Freedom Celebration, Memorial Stadium and vicinity. Parade, 1 p.m.; entertainment, 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by fireworks.

366-3777. CHARLESTON: Red, White and Blue Wednesday, Riverfront. Fireworks sky concert, dusk. SHELBYVILLE: Fireworks Over the Lake, 4:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dam West.

Wes Wheeler and the Battle Creek Band, food. Fireworks at dusk. 774-2221. SPRINGFIELD: Independence Day at Union Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday. "Abraham Lincoln in Song" with Chris Vallillo, 10 a.m. to noon; reading of Declaration of Independence, noon; New Century Orchestra. Free. SPRINGFIELD: Capital City Celebration and Fireworks, State Capitol grounds.

Entertainment all Wednesday evening, fireworks at dusk. Free. SALEM: Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bryan Memorial Park. Days, Morton Park, Tuesday and Wednesday.

CLINTON: Fourth of July Celebration, Weldon Springs State Recreation Area, Clinton. Fireworks at dusk Wednesday. Free. DECATUR: Lakeside Music Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Nelson Park. More than 100 artists, multiple stages, interactive children's activities, food. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Free.

877-5371. DIETERICH: Independence Day Parade, noon Wednesday. EFFINGHAM: Independence Day Parade, 2 p.m. Wednesday, downtown. HAMMOND: Fourth of July Celebration.

Saturday: Chicken fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hammond Community Building, $6 adults, $3 children under 6. Sunday: Kids games, coed Softball games, United Methodist Pork Chop Dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Wednesday: Firehouse breakfast, 6 to 10 a.m.; parade, noon; bed races, 1 :30 p.m. 262-3002 or 262-3380.

HERRICK: Herrick Celebration. Tuesday; Community church service, gospel music, teen dance. Wednesday: Parade, 10 a.m., live country music, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., fireworks. (618) 428-5456.

LINCOLN: Heritage Days Celebration, 10 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, downtown. Music, dancing, games, parade, fireworks. 735-2815. MAHOMET: Freedom Fest: Light Up the Lake, 3 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Lake of the Woods Park. Family activities, Fireworks. MARSHALL: Fourth of July Celebration, Clark County Fairgrounds, Wednesday. City "Tom, Dick and Harry," 6:30 p.m., Con-klin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. $29.

(309) 965-2545. "Charlotte's Web," 10:30 a.m., Little Theatre-On the Square, Sullivan. Theatre for Young Audiences. $8. 1-888-261-9675.

EVENTS 19th Century Militia Muster, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, Lerna. Free. 345-1845. Dancing With the Stars: The Tour, 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Arena.

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24 TUL 25 WED. "Beauty and the Beast," 7:30 p.m., Tuscola Community Building. ARTCo production. 253-6699. rain or shine.

$7 entry fee. (618) 562-8287. Glory Days: 1830s Militia Muster, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

Enlistment, drilling, musket firing, marching. Free. 632-4000. Lucy's Airbrush Motorcycle Show and Tent Party, Headliners, Decatur. Motorcycle show, 1 to 5 p.m.

Beer garden, bands, food till midnight. DJ Bigg Daddy, 1 p.m.; Joe Cooke Band, 4 p.m.; Xxavier, 9 p.m. Rain date, Sunday. Race for the Cure, 8 a.m., Fairview Park, Decatur. Runwalk for breast cancer.

872-1466. Unique Table Settings, noon to 5 p.m., Community Center, Kenney. Donations accepted. SUNDAY, July 1 Music Decatur Municipal Band, 6 to 7 p.m., Fairview Park Large Pavilion, Decatur. Free.

877-2990. Nightlife All Sounds Entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Elmer's Ole Time Inn, Decatur. Free pool. On Stage "The Lion in Winter," 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, Krannert Center, University of Illinois, Urbana.

$15 to $10. 333-6280. Etc. "Illinois in the Mexican War," 2 p.m., Rock Springs Conservation Area, Decatur. 423-7708.

Prairie, Prairie Bright and Gold, 2 p.m., Rock Springs Conservation Area, Decatur. Learn about prairie plants and animals. 423-7708. Decatur Lakeside Triathlon, 7 a.m., Nelson Park, Decatur. 423-7000.

John Craig Benefit, 2 p.m., Central Park, Moweaqua. Food, drawings, children's games, music by Richard Lockwood the Music Makers and Flatlands. 872-3974 or 454-4789. Nelson Family Swim Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Nelson Park Pool, Decatur. Private family swim night.

Children must be accompanied by an adult over 18. $3 per person, $10 for families of four, $1 per additional child. 422-8535. MONDAY, July 2 Music 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band, 7 p.m., Quad, Illinois State University, Normal. Re-enactment of Civil War band.

Free. Decatur Municipal Band, 7 to 9 p.m., Central Park, Decatur. "A Patriotic Celebration," with Leann Schuering, vocalist. Free. Illinois Shakespeare Festival, "Henry 8 p.m., Ewing Manor, Bloomington.

(309) 438-2535. "Grease," 8:30 p.m., The Muni, Springfield. $12 reserved, lawn. MEETINGS TODAY, June 28 All States Book Review, 9 a.m., Decatur. Decatur Camera Club, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Decatur.

Korean War Veterans Association, 7 p.m., DAV Club, Decatur. Suicide Knight Chess Club, 7 to 10 p.m., Prairieland ABATE, Decatur. Bughouse teams welcome. 475-0411 or 362-0625. Thursday Noon Toast masters, noon, Barnes Citizens Building, third floor, Decatur.

855-3018. FRIDAY, June 29 All States Golf, Nelson Park, Decatur. 9:10 a.m. Breakfast Sertoma Club, 7 a.m., Scovill Banquet Facility, Decatur. Commodore Duplicate Bridg Club, 12:30 p.m., 224 W.

Cerro Gordo Decatur. 422-0095. SUNDAY, July 1 Commodore Duplicate Bridge Club, 1:15 p.m., 224 W. Cerro Gordo Decatur. 422-0095.

TUESDAY, July 3 Breakfast Optimist Club of Decatur, 7 a.m., Webster-Cantrell Hall, Decatur. Business Network International, 11:30 a.m., Decatur Club. Caterpillar Retirees Meeting Luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Moose Lodge, Decatur. 877-2151. Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Auxiliary, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Herbert J.

Dexter Army Reserve Center, Decatur. 201-1778. Commodore Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m., 224 W. Cerro Gordo Decatur. 422-0095.

Decatur Metropolitan Rotary, noon, Decatur Club. Decatur Real Estate Investment Association, 6 p.m.. The Beach House, Decatur. 433692. Forsyth Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m.t Hickory Point Banquet Facility, Decatur.

GM Square Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., St. Thomas Angela Hall, Decatur. Refreshments, 6:30 p.m. Rides, 424-9903. Kiwanianne Club, 9:30 a.m., Scovill Banquet Facility, Decatur.

877-1758. Lifelink Adoptions, 6 p.m., St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Champaign, international adoption information. 352-5283 or 1-888-750-5283.

Noon Kiwanis Club of Decatur, noon, Decatur Club. Noon Sertoma Club, noon, Tuscany Steak Pasta House, Decatur. Prairieland Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., Decatur Civic Center. Soy City Coin Club, 7 p.m., second floor, 128 Main Decatur. Mason City Limits Comedy Club.

Adult language. Friday, nonsmoking. $12.50. 482-5233. Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Ewing Manor, Bloomington.

"Much Ado About Nothing, Friday and Sunday; "Henry Saturday. Friday and Saturday, $40 to $24; Sunday, $36 to $20. (309) 438-2535 or www.thefestival.org. Dancing Central IL Singles Couples Dance, 8 to 11 p.m., VFW 755, Springfield. 546-9515.

Etc. Charlie's Diner Cruise In, 6 to 9 p.m., Pana. Music, food. $5 entry fee. 562-4228.

Horse Progress Days, Friday and Saturday, Vernon Yoder Farm, Areola. Trade fair on horse-powered farm and logging equipment. $6 one day, $10 both days. 1-800-336-5456. Martinsville Agricultural Fair.

Flat Track Drag Racing, Friday; Demolition Derby, Saturday. Gate, $3 (free till 4:30 p.m. Saturday). Carnival rides free after 6 p.m. daily.

Arts, Crafts and Antiques Market, 9 a.m. Saturday 382-4118. Unique Table Settings, noon to 8 p.m., Community Center, Kenney. Donation. SATURDAY, June 30 Music Battle of the Christian Bands, with Slingshot 57, 6 p.m., Old Clinton Junior High School main gym.

$10. 935-8307. Deborah Biddle and Lamar James, 7 p.m., Holy Ground Coffee House, Springfield. 391-0450. Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m., Rock Springs Conservation Area, Decatur.

423-7708. Illinois Wesleyan Chamber Music Camp Final Concert, 3 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington. Free. Mike Porter, 8 p.m., Kentuckiana Opry, Ken-tuckiana Kampground, Hopedale; $7 adults; $1 children. (309) 449-6603 or (309) 449-3274.

Tom and Beverly Grant, 8 p.m., New Salem Country Opry, Petersburg; $7 adults; $3 children under 12. 632-2630. Nightlife All Sounds Entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Elmer's Ole Time Inn, Decatur. Free pool.

Blues with Billy Gault of Blues Deacons, 4:30 p.m., The Rusty Spur Saloon, Decatur. DDT, 9 p.m., The Rusty Spur Saloon, Decatur. Dancing with DJ Sylenz, 10 p.m., Block's Brewery, Decatur. Ages 21 and over. DJ Jason, 9 p.m..

Shorty's, Decatur. Floweezy, 10 p.m., Lock Stock Barrel, Decatur. JAB, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sliderz, Decatur. Joe Cooke Band, 9 p.m., AIW Hall, Decatur.

Karaoke with DJ Susiestu and the Voices, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Curly's, Decatur. KaraokeDJ, 9:30 p.m., O'Malley's, Sullivan. Okeedokee Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Korn Krib, Latham.

Schizer, 9 p.m., Shooters, Lovington. The Lugnuts, 9 p.m., Mac's Tackle Box, Decatur. Oldies and classic rock band. $3 cover. The Repeat Offenders, 8:30 p.m.

to 12:30 a.m., The Sandbar, Meredosia. Throttle Junkies and Annual Poker Run, The Flyin' Monkey, Warrensburg. Tolono Fun Days Tent Party, Radmaker's Rock Roll Tavern, Tolono. No cover. On Stage "Bus Stop," 8 p.m., Studio Theatre, Krannert Center, Urbana.

$18 to $10. 333-6280. Dancing Country dancing, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Lodge, Arthur. No smoking; no alcohol. $2.

Etc. Antique-Classic Bicycle Show and Midstate Classic Car Show, 9 a.m., Kitchell Park, Pana. Deanna Bogart, Blues in Central Park, 6 to 10 p.m., Central Park, Decatur. Free. 423-3589.

TODAY, June 28 For today's events, see A2. FRIDAY, June 29 Music Country Music Show, 7 to 10 p.m.. Lions Club, Shelbyville. Free. Drum Corps International Central Illinois Summer Music Games, 7 p.m., Hancock Stadium, Illinois State University, Normal.

Drum corps from across the country. $20. 1-800-495-7469. Fieldstone Road Band, 7 to 9 p.m., Steeple Gallery Coffee House, Monticello. $3 adults, children free.

762-2924. Hoosier Daddies, 8 p.m. to midnight, Diver-non Homecoming. Illinois Chamber Music Festival, 7:30 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington. Free.

Jack Sampson and Polly Farmer, 8 p.m., Bement Country Opry. $8 adults, $4 children. 877-6499. Open Mike with Joe Readnour, 7 to 10 p.m., Flatbranch Pickin' Parlor, Moweaqua. Marshall City Band, 8 p.m., Courthouse lawn, Marshall.

Free. Ice cream social before concert. Rockome Country Opry, 5 p.m., Rockome Gardens, Areola. $5, show only; dinner and show for two, $25. Steve Cox and Stompin' Ground, 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg. $10, $7 children under 12. 1-800-710-9290. Nightlife All Sounds Entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Elmer's Ole Time Inn, Decatur.

Free pool. Dancing with DJ Sylenz, 10 p.m., Block's Brewery, Decatur. Ages 21 and over. DJ Jason, 9 p.m., Shorty's, Decatur. DJ Kevin, 8:30 p.m.

to 1 a.m., Mac's Tackle Box, Decatur. DJ Knuckles, MVPs, Decatur. Hip Hop Festival Under the Tent, Headlin-ers, Decatur. Joe Cooke Band, 9 p.m., AIW Hall, Decatur. No cover.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, Jabroni's, Best Value Inn, Decatur. Karaoke with DJ Susiestu and the Voices, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Curly's, Decatur.

KaraokeDJ, 9:30 p.m., O'Malley's, Sullivan. Legacy DJ Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Rusty Spur Saloon, Decatur. Okeedokee Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Korn Krib, Latham.

Open Jukebox, Club 51, Macon. Ozsome Karaoke, The Flyin' Monkey, War-rensburg. Poprocks, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sliderz, Decatur. The Repeat Offenders, 8:30 p.m.

to 12:30 a.m., Koo Koo's Nest, Springfield. Tolono Fun Days Tent Party, Radmaker's Rock Roll Tavern, Tolono. No cover. On Stage "My Fair Lady," Little Theatre-On the Square, Sullivan, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2 and 8 p.m.

Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. No shows Monday.

$24 matinees, $26 evenings ($27 Saturday evening). 1-888-261-9675. "Pasta," 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, Krannert Center, University of Illinois, Urbana. Adult language. $18 to $10.

333-628. "Peter Pan," 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, The Muni, Springfield. $12 reserved, $8 to $5 lawn. 793-6864.

"Ragtime," Student Production, Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company, Parkland Theater, Champaign, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $17 adults, $15 age 55 and over, $15 students, $6 age 12 and under. 355-3636.

"What the Rabbi Saw," Conklin's Bam II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday Saturday noon brunch, 1:30 p.m. show Sunday (309) 965-2545. Dwight brk, with Patrick Ryan, 8 p.m., American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, 4 p.m.

to 8 a.m., Richland Community College, The Best of The Barn, 6 p.m., The Barn, Tower Hill. Meal, 4 to 5:30 p.m. $12.50 advance, $14 at door. 562-3526. Prairie Days, noon, Bible Grove.

Antique tractor show and farming demonstrations, flea market, food. (618)686-4691. TUESDAY, July 3 Music Altamont Opry Country Bluegrass Night, Altamont Living Museum. $3. (618) 483-6401.

Springfield Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., Douglas Park, Springfield. Free. Nightlife DJ Bigg DaddyLadies Night, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Headliners, Decatur. No cover.

Etc. Summer Festival of Films, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Thome Deuel Auditorium, Illinois State Museum, Springfield. Short films for children. Free.

782-6044. WEDNESDAY, July 4 Nightlife Karaoke Show, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Breakers, Clinton. Karaoke with DJ Susiestu and the Voices, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Curly's, Decatur.

Open Mike Night with Scotty and Joe, 8 p.m., Block's Brewery, Decatur. The Feuding Hillbillies, Rose Bowl, Urbana. i Etc. Firecracker Road Run, Decatur, 6:45 to 9:30 a.m. Race begins in Nelson Park and ends at Decatur Airport.

Free for spectators. 422-5911. Hillsboro Biathlon. 5-mile run and 20-mile bike ride. 6:15 a.m.

registration; 7:30 a.m. race begins at old courthouse. 532-6932 or 532-3711. "Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy," 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Springfield.

National High School Finals Rodeo, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield. $8 adults, $6 children. 524-9800. Celebrity Open Tournament, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Lincoln Springs Resort, Ashmore.

Miniature golf tournament. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness. $25 entry fee. 345-3424. Custom Classic Motorcycle Show, Village Park, Noble.

Registration, 9 a.m. to noon. Held Contact us Items for the weekly Calendar must be submitted in writ ing to Calendar, Herald Review, Box 311 Decatur, IL 62525 or by e-mail to by noon Monday. Phone calls will not be accepted. Please include a contact name and phone number for verification.

"The Sound of Music," 2 and 8 p.m., Little Theatre-On the Square, Sullivan. $24 matinee, $26 evening. 1-888-261-9675. ex. FOR MORE EVENTS: i i BlllficEeFRRun ends in Nelson Park.

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