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Showing listings from August 28, 2008 to September 3, 2008 in all categories.

| Fairs & Festivals | Auditions | Books & Authors | Theater & Comedy | Music: General Events | Dance | Art & Galleries | Film & Television | Children’s Corner | Nature | Health | Bulletin Board | Faith & Philosophy | Politics | History | Sports & Fitness | Pub Crawl |


Fairs & Festivals

10th Prairieland Chautauqua
Aug 29- Sep 1, 4pm-8-pm, Four day festival celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday will include folktales,folk songs, Negro spirituals, and portrayals of historic figures. Every evening 6pm supper. Under the Big Tent at the Jacksonville Community Park. For info, call 243-5678 or go to www.jacksonville.org
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9th Annual Dave Sinclair Labor Day Celebration
Sep 1, 3:30pm, An ice cream social at the bandstand featuring music by Nathan Carls and the Upstandard Citizens. Virginia Town Square. Free.
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Big Muddy Blues Festival
Aug 30 and 31, 2-11:30pm, An outdoor and free festival with performances on five stages from regional, national, and local musicians. Call 314-241-5875. Laclede's Landing, Downtown St. Louis
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Delavan Fall Festival
Aug 30-Sep 1, The fall festival features a tractor pull, duck race, and fishing derby among other events. Delavan.
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Ethnic Festival 2008
Aug 29, 5-11pm, Aug 30-31 ,12-11pm, The annual Ethnic Festival will have food from all over the world in one village. Soul food, Greek, Italian, Indian, and German are just some of the flavors represented. Performances by Prairie Rose, Bustin Loose, Groove Daddies, Screaming Vatos and more will add to the excitement. Ethnic Village, Illinois State Fairgrounds.
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Ninth Annual Dave Sinclair Labor Day Celebration
Sep 1, 3:30pm, An ice cream social featuring Nathan Carls and the Upstandard Citizens. Virginia.
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Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival
Aug 30, 10am-4:30pm, Old State Capitol State Historic Site, "Cookies and Milk" Children Storytelling 2pm, Cafe Moxo,411 E. Adams, The annual event will feature nationally acclaimed stoytellers Beth Horner, Dan Keding and La'Ron Williams. Cafe Moxo will offer children a cookie and serving of milk. For info, call 558-1548
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The Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival
Aug 31, 12pm-4:30pm Lincoln Home Visitor Center, 2-3pm additional storytelling hour, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, The Third annual event will feature nationally acclaimed storytellers Beth Horner, Dan Keding, and La'Ron Williams. Free. For info, call 558-1548.
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Auditions

Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Auditions
Aug 26-28, 3-9pm, Auditions for three orchestral levels:preparatory, concert, and symphony. Open for new members including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. To schedule audition times, call the SVYS office at 753-8000. Audition fee is $5.
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Books & Authors

Eckhart Tolle's New Earth Book Discussion Series
First and Third Tu,Through Sep 16, 7-9pm, Join us to discuss book New Earth. Open to the public. Free, must purchase own book. For info go to www.aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd
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Saadia Ali Aschemann Appearance
Aug 28, 6-8pm, Saadia Ali Aschemann, voted "Best Poet" in the annual Preditors and Editors Readers Poll, will be participating at the regional authors event. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Parkway. For info, call 546-6353.
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Theater & Comedy

Anne of Green Gables
Aug 28-30, Theatre in the Park presents the classic tale of an orphan named Anne. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg. For info, go to www.theatreinthepark.net.
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Smoke on the Mountain
Through Sep 7, F, Sa, evenings and Su brunches. Featuring the comedic gospel musical, Smoke on the Mountain. Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield. $30-$34. www.barn2.com.
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Music: General Events

Artist on the Plaza
Every Tu and Th, 12-1pm, The Springfield Area Arts Council presents lunchtime program of music, dance, theater, poetry, and more. Free. For info go to www.springfieldartsco.org. Old State Capitol Plaza South, Fifth and Adams St.
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Back to School Extravaganza
Aug 30, 9pm-3am, DJ Rico host Back to School Labor Day party. Club Chrome, 3075 Normandy Rd. For info, call 638-6375 or go to myspace.com/ricoperkins. $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
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Jane Hartman Trio with Gus Gordon
Aug 29 and 30, 8pm, Aug 31, 2pm, A music performance from the Jane Hartman Trio and Gus Gordon. Club Room, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info, go to www.scfta.org. $15.
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JB Norris Fund Raiser
Aug 31, 6pm-12am, A fundraiser for JB Norris Family Trust featuring Black Magic Johnson, Groove Daddies, Sofa Kings and a live auction. Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds. $10.
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Labor Day Pops Concert
Sep 1,6pm, Milikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra will be performing during the "Labor Day Pops" Concert. Nelson Park Amphitheater. For info, call 420-6636
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Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus
Every Tu, 7:30-10pm, Weekly rehearsals for all male singers who like 4-part harmony. For info, go to www.harmonize.com/landoflincoln Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
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People's Free Coffeehouse
Every F, 8-11:30pm, Moonlight Open Mic featuring poetry, acoustic music, spoken word, comedy, and "Scarry-oke." People's Church, 1109 E. Ash St. For info, call 523-5433.
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Sound Celebration Chorus
Every M, 7-10pm, For women who like to sing. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info, call 523-4363 or go to www.soundcelebration.org.
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UIS Fireside Concert: Acoustic Side Show
Aug 29, Acoustic music in a coffeehouse setting. LRH Great Room, UIS campus. Free. For info, call Beth Hoag at 206-6665.
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Dance

Central Illinois Singles and Couples Dance
Aug 29, 8-11pm, Featuring music from Bobby Remack. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. For info, call 546-9515. $8.
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Salsa Nights
Aug 30, 9-10pm, Enjoy Latin music and dancing. Learn to merengue, cumbia and bachata with free salsa lessons. Cover charge $4. Stella Blue, 221 S. 5th Street. For info, call Ric Thompson 585-0117.
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Art & Galleries

Exhibitions at Krannert Art Museum
Aug 29, 5-7pm, Opening reception for in the Link Gallery. One exhibtion will highlight pieces by the University's art faculty, while the four other exhibition focus on Asian art. Krannert Art Museum. 500 East Peabody Dr, Champaign. For info, call 244-0516.
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Across the Divide: Reconsidering the Other
Beginning Jan 11, A contemporary art exhibition, featuring works from 16 leading artists, as part of the community-wide collaborative efforts to raise consciousness at the centennial mark of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
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Gifts to the Collection
Through Feb 1, The exhibition includes objects gifted to the Museum's art, anthropology, and natural history collections. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
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Memories Discarded
Aug 27-Sep 20, Opening reception 5-7pm, Blackburn College's Art Gallery presents work by Liz Murphy Thomas. The series of digital images were made from found snapshots in which the photographer and subject are unknown. Blackburn College Visual Art Center Gallery, 700 College Ave., Carlinville
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Art on Sale
Aug 29-Sept 3,Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Art by Nancy Rasch Salamon on sale. Pieces include hand painted ceramic mugs, bowls, trays and mermaids. Prairie House fine craft gallery, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. For info, call 546-1770.
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Blue Door Gallery
Offering 60 artists' works, including jewelry, paintings, wood, florals, fiber art, etched glass, and more. Featuring old-world art and urban images incorporated into metal and woven jewelry by Suzanne Schmid and handmade functional pottery by Vincent Manus. The Blue Door Gallery, 627 E. Adams St. Gallery hours M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 11am-3pm. For info, go to www.bluedoorart.com.
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Indian Summer Festival Arts and Crafts Demonstrators
Oct 11 and 12, The Indian Summer Festival historical/traditional or nature-related arts and crafts demonstrators and sellers are invited to participate. For info or to register, call 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Dr.
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Morton Barker Paperweight Collection
Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For info, call 782-7386 or go to www.museum.state.il.us.
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Ponca Chiefs Portraits
Through Sep 28, A collection of 10 portraits depicting Ponca Chiefs by Janice Rockwell of Macomb. Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds, Lewistown. For info, call 309-547-3721.
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Robert Morris Gallery
Through Sep 16, Featuring Brooklyn-based children's book illustrator and author Javaka Steptoe. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams St.
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Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show
Aug 30, 10am-5pm, Aug 31, 10am-4pm, Featuring carvers from around the country carving, wood burning, and more. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info, go to www. woodcarvers.org.
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Sangamon Watercolor Society
Through Aug, Art displayed from featured artists Linda Jones and Jan Sorenson. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
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The Many Faces of Abe: The Jim and Carole Shay Collection
Through Sep 21, 10am-5pm, An exhibition celebrating Abraham Lincoln in a variety of fine art media as well as unique illustrations in advertisements and political pieces. Free. Visit www.springfieldart.org.. Springfield Art Association Gallery of Art, 700 N. 4th St
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Watercolor Artwork
Through Aug 29,7am-4:30pm, M-F,9am-3pm, Sa, Exhibit of paintings by local artist Kathy Lesle. Lesle works in watercolor and has added weaving to her paintings. All artwork is for sale. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. 6th St. For info, call 483-4471
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Film & Television


Children’s Corner

African Drumming Lessons
Every W, Through Sep 30. 5:30-6:30pm, African drumming lessons for kids. For info, call 544-1289. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe St
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French for Kids
Every Sa, Through Sep 30. Summer French classes for children. For info, call 544-1289. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe St
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Study Skills for Teens
Every Tu, Aug 28-Sep 30, 4-5 pm, Six week sessions on how to improve daily living include sessions on study skills, stress reduction, testing skills, procrastination elimination, and concentration skills. For info go to www.goldenhearthypnosis.com. $120 per course. Golden Heart Hypnosis Center, Chatham.
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Tennis Lessons for Kids
Every M, Tu, Th, 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:30pm, Lincoln Greens tennis courts by Springfield Park District presents lessons for children 7+. $30 per two weeks. For more information, call Peter Gefferis at 801-2071.
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Nature

Hummingbird Days
Through Aug 30, Learn why August may just be the best time of the year to watch for hummingbirds. Visit springfieldil.wbu.com. Wild Birds Unlimited, 1930 S. MacArthur Blvd
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Jubilee Farm of the Dominican Sisters
Visitors welcome, walking paths, labyrinth, and organic garden. 4 miles west of Veterans Parkway on Old Jacksonville Road. 787-6927.
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Little Sprout Fall
First Wed of the month Sep 5-Nov 5,9-10:30am, A new program will teach children ages 3-5 basic horticulture through storytelling, crafts, and/or pottng up plants or seeds. A parent or guardian must attend and help child particpate. $20 members and $35non-members cost includes all three programs. Washington Park Botanical Gardens 1740, W Fayette Ave. To register call 753-6228.
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Health

COSA Recovery Meeting
Every Sa, 9:30am, A 12-step recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior. For info, e-mail cosaspfld@gmail.com or go to cosa-recovery.org.
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GROW
Every Th, 3pm, A 12-step mental health group for coping with life's problems. People's Storefront Church, 1109 E. Ash St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides available, call 523-5433.
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HIV Anonymous
First Tu mthly, 6:30-8:30pm, first Sa mthly 2:30-4:30pm. Free 12-step support group for people living w/ HIV & AIDS, 109 E. Lawrence, 528-5253.
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HIV Free Testing & Counseling
M-F, 10am-4pm. teach project, Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th, 557-0045. Linkage to free health services providing medication thru ADAP.
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Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
Free mammograms, pap smears, and breast exams for women 35-64 who are uninsured or underinsured within established income guidelines, 800-269-4019.
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Illinois Rx Buying Club
Discount prescription drug program for Illinois residents whose income is equal or less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For info, call 866-215-3463 or go to www.illinoisrxbuyingclub.com.
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Memorial Medical Center Classes
Lamaze (fee), Birth & Beyond, Get Real Breastfeeding Guide, Infant Safety, Baby Sign Language,For info call, 788-3333, Lactation Consultation (fee), Adoptive Families, For info call, 788-3378. I'm Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister,For info call,788-3352. Other classes available at www.memorialmedical.com.
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Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
Weekly counseling sessions for victims and survivors of sexual assault. Prevention education outreach programs and anti-bullying training for the community, schools, and colleges. M-F 8:30am-5pm. 3 Old State Capitol Plaza. For info, call 744-2560 or go to www.prairiecasa.org. 24-hour hotline 753-8081.
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Prairie Heart Institute Classes & Sessions
Yoga, T'ai Chi & massage therapy. Continuous. Call 527-5537. St. John's Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason
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St. John's Hospital Classes & Support Groups
Call for information on these classes: Joy of Grandparenting, Infant Massage, Sibling Class, Baby Basics, Parenthood Preview, Breastfeeding, Birth Center Tour, Lamaze, VBAC, PPD support group, First Steps Mothers' support group, birth center, cancer, bereavement, Alzheimer's, and more. Call 535-3696, 544-6464, 757-6020. St. John's Hospital
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Woman to Woman Mentoring Program
Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church-Parish Nursing Program, St. John AME Church-Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
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Bulletin Board

(YES) Youth Empowerment Seminar
Sep 1-6, weekdays 6-10pm, weekends 10am-4pm, For individuals ages 18-30, or young at heart, to learn how to lead a stress-free life. $200 students and seniors, $375 nonstudents. For info, call 602-617-0922.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families. Every Su, 3pm, recovery group. Visit www.adultchildren.org.. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St
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Backgammon Tournament
Every W, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
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Bridge Lessons
Beginning Sep 3, every W, 6:30-9pm, Featuring bridge lessons. Players receive a book. No partners necessary. The Bridge Center, 3900 Wood Duck Dr. $4 per lesson. To register, call Janice Franz at 546-0597.
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Charity Fundraiser for Disabled Veterans
Sep 1, 10 am, Auto Complete Care will be sponsoring a fundraiser on Labor Day. Proceeds from carwash will go to supporting needy disabled veterans in the Springfield area. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. For info, go to www.autocompletecare.com. Cost is $9.99 for waterless wash and $19.99 for waterless wash and wax.
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Children of Post Conflict Sudan
Aug, 29, 7-8pm, Anita Henderlight of the New Sudan Education Initiative will tell the story of the children in post conflict Sudan. The NESEI is committed to buildidng secondary schools bringing education back to Sudan. Ahh Yoga, 1051 Wabash Ave. For info, call 725-2373 ot go to www.nesei.org .
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Conversational French for Travel and Business
Every Tu or Th, 5-7pm, 318 E. Monroe St. For info, call 544-1289.
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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
Beginning Aug 31, 6-8pm, A thirteen-week course on working on decreasing debt. Central Baptist Church, Fourth and Jackson streets. $93 per family. Visit www.cbcspringfield.org.
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Elkhart Farmer's Market
Every Sa, Through Sep, 8am-12pm, Featuring an array of produce, baked good, and more. Latham Street, Eckhart.
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Farmers' Market On The Square
Every W, 4-7pm, Featuring local produce, baked goods, honey, herbs, plants, popcorn, fresh flowers, and more. Visit www.jacksonvillemainstreet.com.. Central Park Plaza, Downtown Jacksonville
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Nar-Anon
Th, 7pm and Tu, 6:30pm, 623 North Grand Ave. E.
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Open 12-Step Meeting
Every Sa, 9-10:30am, Unity Church, 417 Cordelia.
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Pet Adoptions
Aug 30, 11am-2pm at Ace Hardware; 11 am-5pm cats only at PetSmart, The Animal Protection League will hold open adoptions for injured and homeless cats and dogs. For info, call 544-PETS or go to www.springfield-illinois.com/apl.
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Phoenix Center
Weekly support and educational groups for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and young adults, friends, and supporters. Tu 6-10pm, F 6-11pm, ages 13-19. 109 E. Lawrence St., 528-5253, www.phoenixcenteronline.net.
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Pied Piper Architecture Tour
Sep 3, 5:30pm, A 90-minute walking tour about the architectural styles and materials used in the historic downtown area. Anthony Rubano from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency leads. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. For info, go to www.downtownspringfield.org.
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Public School District 186 Community Meeting
Sep 3, 6:30-8:30pm, Dr. Walter Milton,Jr., superintendent, will host a community meeting to allow families to learn more about the upcoming school year. The theme of the meeting is “working together to achieve outstanding results.” Dr. Milton will speak abour his view of education and the district in general. Memorial Medical Center’s Wedeberg Auditorium, 701 N. First St. For info, call 525-3006.
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Riverside Campgrounds
Through Oct, Located on the the upper area of Riverside Park, the site offers 87 campsites. For info, go to www.springfieldparks.org.
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Sex Addicts Anonymous
For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings on M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where you can be reached. Contact springfieldsaa@gmail.com.
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Stamps 4 Soldiers Project
Route 66 Hotel, Sixth Street & Stevenson Drive is a dropoff point for donating unused stamps or money for postage to ship items to troops through www.siyellowribbon.com.
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TSP-Hope Basic Maintenance Class
Beginning Sep 8 and 9, 6-8pm, The seven-week class covers the basics of plumbing, electrical, weatherization, and structural repair. Free. If interested in the class, call 206-7690. TSP-Hope, 1507 E. Cook St.
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Vigil for Peace
Every Sa, 12-1pm, Federal Bldg., Sixth & Monroe. Sponsored by Pax Christi Springfield with support of the Mary Wood Branch of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 544-3997.
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Faith & Philosophy

Abundant Faith Christian Center
Su, 9 & 11am, W, 6:30pm (Bible Study), 2525 Taylor; Sa, 6pm (Young Adult Bible Study), 301 W. Reynolds. For info, call 585-4000 or or go to www.abundantfaith.org.
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Baha'i Sunday Devotions
Every Su, 10am, Prayers and inspirational writings from the Baha'i Faith and other religions. For info, call 544-9595. Springfield Baha'i Center, 1131 S. Eigth St.
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Buddhist Meditation
Every Th, 6:45-9pm, Abraham Lincoln Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
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Eastview Baptist Church
Every Su, 10:30am, Kingdom Kids Worship Service, child-centered worship service (ages 2-6th grade) w/clowns, puppets, music, crafts, Bible stories & age-appropriate small groups. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Every Su, 10:30am, Service, Every W, 7:30pm, Evening meeting. Reading Room open weekdays 10:30am-2:30pm, and Sa, 10:30am-1:30pm. 116 E. Edwards St. For info, call 522-5969.
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Freedom Seekers
Every M, Jun 30-Aug 31, 6:30pm, For anyone suffering from any addictions to alcohol, gambling, shopping, or any other obsessive behaviors. Visit www.lifelinecounseling.com. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Rd
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Fresh Visions Community Church
Every Su, 11am. Worship Service, Every W, 6:30pm, prayer. Bible study for family. Call 492-1007 or visit www.freshvisionschurch.org.. Fresh Visions Church, 2400 North Grand Ave. E
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Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukranian Orthadox Church of America
Every Su, 9:30am, Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America, has Liturgy in its chapel. Visitors welcome. 204 S. Maple St., Nokomis. 563-2899.
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Ignition Youth Group
Every Su, Jun 22-Aug 31, 6:30-7:30pm, A youth group geared toward kids in grades 7-12. Visit www.iworshipcenter.org. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Rd
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Inquiring Minds Bible Study
Every W, 6:30pm, every Th, 8am, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2100 Bates Ave. For info, call 546-7170.
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Not The Life I Ordered
Every W, Aug 8-Oct 8, 1:30-3:30pm, Pat Meeter offers a class designed to re-map your life with group support and inspiring ideas. Visit www.unityofspringfield.com. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia
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Quaker Meeting
Every Su, 10:30am, Worship. For location, call Peggy at 585-8023.
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Saturday Worship at Westminster
Every Sa, 5:30-6:15pm, Westminster offers Communion during its Saturday worship, along with a variety of music styles. Visit www.wpcspi.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St.
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The Church of Khidr
Services & sacraments of a cannabis ministry. Ordainment & anointing by appointment. 309-282-3657.
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Worship Service
Every Su, Jun 22-Jan 1, 9am, 10:30am, Nursery and Sunday School available for kids ages infant through sixth grade. Visit www.iworshipcenter.org. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Rd
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Zen Meditation
Every Sa, 9-11:30am, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
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Politics

Drinking Liberally
Every Th, 6:30pm, Share a drink and discussion with fellow progressives. For info, e-mail springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington.
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History

Across the Divide: Reconsidering the Other
Through Jan 11, The exhibition is a component of a community-wide effort to raise awareness of the Springfield Race Riot. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. Free.
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All of Us Are Related, Each of Us is Unique
Through Jan 11, Featuring an 18-panel exhibition. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. Free.
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The Unconquerable: Photos and History of the Kickapoo Indians
Aug 16-Jun 6, The history of the Kickapoo Indians and their movements across the prairie, their lifeways, their interactions with early settlers, and more. McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington. For info, go to www.McHistory.org.
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Sports & Fitness

Labor Day Mile
Aug 29, 5pm, Aug 30, 7pm, Aug 31, 1 pm, Sep 1, 9am, Watch or join in on four days of motorcycle racing at the Springfield Mile. Races include the Amateur Short Track, Pro National Short Track and Pro National Mile. Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info and tickets, go to www.illinoismda.com
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Putting for Paws Golf Outing
Sep 15, 1 pm, The four person best ball scramble will include live auction, margarita/daiquiri tent, lunch and gourmet dinner by Chef George. Outing benefits the Animal Protective League. Fee is $100 per golfer and $350 for registration of a foursome by Sep 1. Piper Glen Golf Club. For info, call Lynn Puls 787-3609
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Round the Town Golf Tournaments
Sep 6-7, 13-14, Shotguns starts at 7:30am, 1pm. Bunn, Bergen and Pasfield, Lincoln Greens. For info, go to www.springfieldparks.org.
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Pub Crawl

Thursday
Aug 28

Karaoke
American Legion Post 809, Martin Luther King Drive & Capitol Avenue 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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DJ Testa
Bar Oasis 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Karaoke with DJ N-4-Red
Bourbon Street, 1031 S. GRAND AVE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Boss DJs
Catch 22 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Tipsy Thursdays with DJ Marti
Club Chrome, 3075 Normandy Rd 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Open Mic with Joe Frew
Fieldhouse Sports Bar &Grill 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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Karaoke with Steve
Koo Koo's Nest, 3045 Sangamon Avenue 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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Frank Parker & Friends
Plaza Bar 6-9 p.m.
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Greg's Karaoke & DJ Service
Sluggo's Bar 9:30pm-12:30am.
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Hip Hop Live
The Planet 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Live DJ
Third Base Sports Bar 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Wildtyme Karaoke
Village Tap, Riverton 9pm-1am.
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Cook'n Karaoke
Wings Etc., 2315 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 7:30-10 p.m.
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Friday
Aug 29

R & B Old School DJ
American Legion Post 809, Martin Luther King Drive & Capitol Avenue 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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WDBR DJ Blake & DJ Geeze
Bar Oasis, 411 E. Washington St 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Wise and Burn, The Weaker, Subterraneo, Beast from Sea
Black Sheep Cafe 6:30 p.m.
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The Mud Bugs
Boones Uptown Grill 8 pm
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Ear Candy with The Sleeping Dogs
Caddy Shack 8 pm-12am
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Boss DJs
Catch 22 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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DJ Ricky T
Chantilly Lace 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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DJ Ricky T.
Chantilly Lace 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Last Call DJ's
Curve Inn, 3219 s 6th St Road 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Screamin' Vatos
Curve Inn Beer Garden, 3219 S. 6th Street Road 6-10 p.m.
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Karaoke by Cynthia
East End Tavern, 705 N.7th 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Legends Entertainment
Edinburg Labor Day Festival, Town park 8:30pm-12:30 am.
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Prairie Rose
Ethnic Festival, Illinois State Fairgrounds. 7-11pm
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House of Nasty
Fieldhouse Sports Bar &Grill 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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DJ Matt Greer
Firehouse Tavern, 430 E. Monroe 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Dirty Ernies
Frankie's Main Gate 8:30 pm-12:30 am
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Dirty Ernies
Frankie's Main Gate 9pm-1 am
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DJ Flipside
Funny Bone 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Popular Demand Karaoke
Gashouse Lounge 9pm-1am.
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Michael Taylor
Horsecreek Deli & Bakery, Pawnee 5:30-7pm
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Ben Bedford
It's All About Wine, 1305 Wabash Suit M 7-9 p.m.
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Joe Cooke Band
Koo Koo's Nest 9-1 p.m.
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Suzy and the Smokers
Lime St. Cafe, 951 So.Durkin Dr. 8:30pm-12am
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Big Fur
Marly's Pub 10 pm-3am.
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Platinum Karaoke & DJ
My Way Pub, Pawnee 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Thornebyrds
Robbie's 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Sons of Groove Circumstance
Rocki's, Auburn 7:30-11:30pm
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DJ Brad Schroeder with Karaoke
Show Me's 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Sonny Rhodes
Starship Billiards 8:30pm-12:30am
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The Screamin' Vatos
The Curve Inn 6-10pm
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Los Dropos
The Planet 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Broken Stone
Trading Post, 731 S. Durkin Dr 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Saturday
Aug 30

Kicked to the Curb with Southside Jonny
Auburn Labor Day Celebration 7-11 p.m.
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DJ Redbird
Bar Oasis, 411 E. Washington St 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Fast Orange
Black Dog Bar 10pm-1am
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Daddy's Money
Boone's Uptown Grill 7:30-11pm
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Krunk Party with DJ N-4-Red
Bourbon Street, 11TH & S.GRAND 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Cookin' Karaoke
Caddyshack 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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DJ Mikee
Catch 22 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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DJ Ricky T
Chantilly Lace 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Touch of Grey
Characters Pub, Lincoln 8:30-12:30 p.m.
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Karaoke by Cynthia
East End Tavern, 705 N.7th 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Lost Boys
Edinburg Labor Day Festival, Town park 8:30 pm.-12:30am.
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Groove Daddies
Ethnic Festival, Illinois State Fairgrounds 7-11 p.m.
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Battery (Metallic tribute band)
Fieldhouse Sports Bar &Grill 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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Cookin' Karaoke with Don & Dave
Final Four Sports Bar, 128 N. First Street, Sherman 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
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DJ Matt Greer
Firehouse Tavern, 430 E. Monroe 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
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The Ohhs
Frankie's Main Gate 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
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Sam Draper
Front Porch, 187 E. Jackson, Virden 7-9 p.m.
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DJ Flipside
Funny Bone 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Popular Demand Karaoke
Gashouse Lounge 9pm-1am.
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The Dirty Ernies
Halfway There Sports Bar & Grill 8:30pm-12:30am
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Hoosier Daddies
Kincaid Picnic 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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Al & Kathy Kitchen with John Keigley
Korn Krib, Latham 8pm-12am
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Suzy and the Smokers
Lime St. Cafe, 951 So.Durkin Dr. 8:30pm-12am
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X-Krush
Marly's Pub 10pm-3am
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Frank Parker & Friends
Plaza Bar 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
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Cadillac Ranch
Riverside Rock n Roll 8:30pm-12:30am
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Joe Cooke Band
Rocki's, Auburn 7:30-11:30 p.m.
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The Mud Bugs
Schepps Bar, New Berlin 8:30 pm
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Kicked to the Curb with Southside Jonny
Shepp's Bar, New Berlin 12-4 p.m.
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Greg's Karaoke & DJ Service
Sluggo's Bar 9:30pm-12:30am.
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Moonlight Bay Karaoke
Somewhere Else Lounge, 500 N. Dirksen Parkway 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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DJ Patrick
Stella Blue 12:30-3 a.m.
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Ransom
The Boar's Nest, Athens 9 pm.-1 am.
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House of Nasty
The Fieldhouse 7 p.m.
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Battery (Metallic tribute band)
The Fieldhouse 8 p.m.
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Us Against Them, Bare kniuckle Conflict, The System After
The Planet 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Wildtyme Karaoke
Village Tap, Riverton 9pm-1am.
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Sunday
Aug 31

Karaoke with DJ N-4-Red
Bourbon Street, 1031 S. GRAND AVE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Tom Irwin Trio
Brewhaus 9pm-12am.
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Butch Ramelow
Buckhart Tavern, Buckhart 6-9pm.
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Rock House
Curve Inn Beer Garden, 3219 S. 6th Street Road 6-10 p.m.
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Lost Boys
Ed Skube's Pit Stop 6:30 pm-10:30 am
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Still Kick'n
Edinburg Labor Day Festival, Town Park 8:30 pm-12:30 am.
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The Screamin' Vatos
Ethnic Festival, IL State Fairgroungs 6-10pm
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Paradise City (Guns & Roses tribute band)
Fieldhouse Sports Bar &Grill 8-10:30 p.m.
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Joe Cooke Band
Fire Fighter's Club 7:30-11 p.m.
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Elvis Himselvis
Floyd's Thirst Parlor 10 pm-1 am
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The Dirty Ernies
Halfway There Sports Bar & Grill 8:30pm-12:30am
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Dan Rivero Trio
Hill Prairie Winery, Oakford 2-5 p.m.
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Karaoke with Steve
Koo Koo's Nest, 3045 Sangamon Avenue 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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Lost Boys
Skube's 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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Paradise City (Guns &Roses tribute band)
The Fieldhouse 8 p.m.
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The Mud Bugs
The Lake Club 7 pm
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Sunday Open Mic
Trail's End, Curran 4-7p.m.
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Monday
Sep 1

Joe Frew Open Mic After Party
Bar Oasis, 411 E. Washington St 1-3 a.m.
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Frank Parker's Jambalaya Jam
Brewhaus 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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DJ Red Royal
Chantilly Lace 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Scott Ellison
The Alamo 8:30 pm-12:30am
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Ben Bedford
Trout Lily Cafe 12-1 p.m.
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Tuesday
Sep 2

Dave Littrell and Dave Carter from The Station
Alamo, Chatham 8:30-11:30 p.m.
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DJ Ron Dunham
Black Dog Bar, 4136 north peoria rd 8:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
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Cookn' Karaoke with Don & Dave
Blue Grouch, 510 West Maple 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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Acoustic Celtic Music Jam Session
Celtic Mist Pub, 17-119 S. 7th St. 7-9 p.m.
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Black Magic Johnson
Fieldhouse Sports Bar &Grill 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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Sandanista Open Mic by the Dharma Bums
The Planet 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Kathryn Raistrick
Trout Lily Cafe 12-1 p.m.
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Wednesday
Sep 3

Double Trouble Karaoke with Jamie Lynn
American Legion Post 32 7-11 p.m.
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Big Dance Wedneday
Chantilly Lace 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Moonlight Bay Karaoke
Fieldhouse Sports Bar &Grill 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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DJ Reier with Karaoke
Firehouse Tavern, 430 E. Monroe 9pm-1am
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Popular Demand Karaoke
Gashouse Lounge 8:30pm-12:30am.
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Gypsy Collabo
Oasis, 4TH -WASHINGTON 10 p.m.
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Mark & Joe
Sammy's Sports Bar, 217 S. 5th Street 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Karaoke with Fun Factory DJ
Sandtrap Tavern 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
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DJ Brad Schroeder with Karaoke
Show Me's 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Joe Frew
Stella Blue 12:30-3 a.m.
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Rock Master Route DJ
The Planet 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
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Open Mic w/Kyla
Trail's End, Curran 8pm.
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