Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Jun 12-14 and 18-21, 8pm, The tale of seven brothers who kidnap seven girls to be their brides. $12 adult, $10 seniors, $7 children under 12. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg. For more info, call 632-5440, www.theatreinthepark.net.
Washington Street Jazz and Blues Festival Jun 13, 6pm, Features six bands on two stages and presents the best in local and national jazz and blues bands. Washington St. between Fifth and Sixth. For more info, call 753- 3519 or go to www.springfieldartsco.org.
Oliver June 5-14, The Springfield Muni Opera performs the musical Oliver about an orphan in turn of the century London. $10. Springfield Muni Opera, 815 E. Lake Dr. For more info, go to www.themuni.org.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 16-21, 8am, Shows start at 11am and 7pm, The 68th Annual Midwest Charity Horse Show performances held daily. Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum. For more info, call 787- 8868 or go to www.midwestcharity.com.
Sangamon County Fair Jun 17-21, 8am, Includes carnival rides, food, music and more. Fairgrounds, New Berlin. For more info, call 488-2685.
Juneteenth Celebration Jun 20-21, 11am-8pm, A community wide event celebrating the emancipation of the slaves. Activities include annual kick off parade, live music, food and more. Comer Cox Park, Capital Ave and Martin Luther King. For more info, call 544-1751.
The Producers Jun 26-Jul 5, The musical-comedy follows two producers who attempt to get rich quick by overselling interest in a Broadway flop. $10. Springfield
Muni Opera, 815 E. Lake Dr. For more info, go to www.themuni.org.
“They Knew Lincoln” Monologues Jun 26-27, Mary Todd Lincoln and Don Russell, a friend of Lincoln, are portrayed through monologues. $12 adult, $10 seniors, $7 children under 12. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Petersburg.
For more info, call 632-5440 or go to www.theatreinthepark.net.
“En Plein Air” / Art in the Garden Jun 27, 8am-4pm, 5-7:30 pm. Artists will spend the day creating original artwork along the Garden’s trails, lakefront, pond and bridges. The public is invited to view that artists at work; the day will culminate in a juried art show featuring these works along with silent and live auctions and a reception. Open to the public. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Drive. For more info, call 529-1111.
Central Illinois Daylily Show Jun 27, 1-4pm, A juried competition
featuring various daylilies on display.
Exhibit Hall, Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740. W. Fayette Ave. For more info, call 753-6228.
Midwest 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Jun 27-28, During the two-day event more than 900 4-wheel drive vehicles will compete in various races and stunt competitions. Illinois State Fairgrounds.
For more info, call 317-236- 6515 or go to www.familyevents.com.
Zoolympics Jun 27, 9am-11pm, Animal themed physical challenges includes a medal for completion. Free. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. For more info, call 753-6217.
July
Taste of Downtown and Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Jul 3-4, 12pm-midnight. Downtown restaurants sell sample size portions of their favorite dishes, live music
