A list of noteworthy events in the capital city during the year
Ongoing
Urban Views: Two Perspectives of the Same Landscape Through Apr 10, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, New black and white images by Chris Faust and Michael A. Shapiro, from Minneapolis and St. Paul, who have photographed the Twin Cities area for many years. 523- 263. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Springfield Long Nine Games Apr 11, May 15, Jun 12, Jul 17, 31, Aug 28, Oct 9, 1pm, Here’s your chance to watch a vintage baseball team play other regional teams. 622- 9926. Center Park, Lake Springfield, off Long Bay Lane near E. Lake Dr.
Blossom Time Hikes Apr 18, 25 and May 2, 2pm, Hike the garden paths while the trees and flowers are in bloom. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
The Yellow Wallpaper May 7-8, Jun 4-5, and Jul 2-3, 6pm and 8pm, Theatrical performance based on the story of a woman whose physician husband has confined her to the bedroom. Not suitable for children. Reservations required (accepted on voice mail), 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Every Wed and Sat, May 19-Oct 30, 8am-12:30pm, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area, live entertainment. 544-1723. Adams St. between Fourth and Third.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour First Wednesdays May-Oct, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided tour highlighting architectural facts and structures begins in front of the Lincoln- Herndon Law Office and lasts about half hour. downtownspringfield.org.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Every second Saturday, 10am-4pm, Fun time for children including handson activities pertaining to the month’s theme. 782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Springfield St.
The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives May 1-Aug 31, 9am-5pm, Pristine collection of 35 framed original Currier & Ives lithographs on loan from The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 558-8934.
Team of Rivals: Lincoln’s Cabinet at the Crossroads of War Oct 14-Aug 15, 2011, 9am-5pm, Oneof-a-kind temporary Civil War sesquicentennial exhibition that takes you inside the highest levels of the government as Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet struggle with the momentous issue of war. 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Giant Flea Market Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 12, 8:30am- 4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Member Art Exhibitions Through Dec 23, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, 2010 theme “Visions.” Every two months display: Illusions, Appearances, Impressions, Reflections and Revelations. 544-2787. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
March
North to Alaska Exhibition Through Mar 28, 8:30am-5pm Mon-
