June
Cowgirls Jun 4-13, 8pm, Jo is in a pickle: She has twenty-four hours to save Hiram Hall, her father’s once-famous countrywestern saloon, from foreclosure. Tickets 632-5440, 800-710-9290. Info 241-3241. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
MacArthur Boulevard Artists Market Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, 9am-3pm, Four Saturdays in June view the fine art of local artists. 787-2089. Town & Country Shopping Center, 2403 S. Macarthur Blvd.
International Carillon Festival Jun 6-8, 10-12, Hear carillonists from around the world play. No concerts Wednesdays. 753-6219. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd.
LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 7-13, Springfield is proud to host the LPGA, with attendance of golf fans from around the world and the biggest names in the game of golf. lpgastatefarmclassic.com. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr.
Seussical Jun 11-20, 8:30pm, Directed by Mac Warren. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Play Ball Jun 12-Jul 24, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, New exhibit is The Art of America’s Favorite Pastime. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 15-19, Watch the grace and beauty of horses on show. Free. Coliseum Artisans Building. 793-0670. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
National Montadale Sheep Show and Sale Jun 17-19, 8am-12pm, Sheep Barn - North. Free. (402) 884-7555. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Jun 18, 8pm, New Orleans-style outdoor musical celebration with savory Creole dishes and full-length performance by Crescent City’s Grammy award winners, BeauSoleil. $22. 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS.
Yearning to Breathe Free Jun 24-27, 8pm, Immigration experiences of families riding RMS Campania from England to New York City written by local writer/history columnist. Tickets 217-632-5440 or 800-710-9290. Info 217-241-3241. Little Theatre. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Art in the Garden Jun 26, 10am-4pm (5-7:30pm reception/auction), Celebrate central Illinois’ diversity of talent in this juried exhibition along the Garden’s trails and lanes. 529-1111, www.lmgnc.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Art@Play Jun 26, 11am-3pm, Free family event to learn toy making. Make crafts, play games, see toy exhibit and watch artist demonstrations. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
July
Into The Woods Jul 2, 7-11, 8:30pm, Directed by Doug Hahn and Gary Shull. themuniorg. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Grease - The School Edition Jul 9-11, 16-18. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Taste of Downtown and American Music Show Jul 10, 12pm-12am, Springfield restaurants flood downtown with the smells and tastes of their cuisine. $2, children under 12 free. www.tasteofdowntownspringfield.com. Downtown Springfield.
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Jul 10-11, 8am-7pm, Hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois. Horace Mann Plaza. www.macker.com.
Sunset in Springfield Concert Series Jul 16, 8-10pm, The band, Still Kick’n, plays. 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Sweet Corn Festival Jul 16-17, 5-12pm Fri, 7:30am-12pm Sat, Features world famous sweet corn and cow chip throw, plus entertainment and more. chatham-
