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The 25th Annual Decatur Celebration WHAT:

When: Festival: Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8 93.1 The Party’s Super Carnival Family Night: Thursday, August 5

to Support a Good Thing

The new Pizza Hut Band Together wristband is your opportunity to show support and appreciation for the most exciting family street festival in the Midwest, Decatur Celebration.

Festival Hours: Friday – 5 to 11 p.m.

Saturday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Carnival: The Tinsley Super Carnival features rides for children and the young at heart, located in the Decatur Civic Center parking lot.

Friday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

93.1 The Party’s Family Fun Coupon Night 12 ride coupons for only $10.00 on Thursday night only. No rain checks or refunds.

Thursday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Mueller Company and RK Dixon’s Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade: Saturday Aug. 7th – 10 a.m.

Admission: All stage shows and street entertainment are Free.

Street Closings: All streets within the boundaries of the Decatur Celebration will be blocked off and vehicular traffic will not be allowed from 4 a.m. Friday, Aug 6 to 4 a.m.

Monday, Aug 9.

Closed Intersections during event: Wood & State Streets Main & Franklin Streets Prairie & Jackson Streets William & Jackson Streets North & Jackson Streets Eldorado & Franklin Streets Water & North Streets William & Main Streets Prairie & Main Streets Main & Main Streets Wood & Water Streets Dress Code: No Shoes, No Shirt = No Service Vendors are instructed to refuse to anyone violating the dress code.

NO PETS, NO BIKES, NO SKATES, NO COOLERS, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL

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As a bonus, each wristband will include a Pizza Hut coupon good through the end of August.

Where else can you enjoy 11 show stages of entertainment including major national headliners for only $1.66 a day?

SOUVENIRS

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CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding the content of this publication, contact the Decatur Celebration office.

Decatur Celebration 160 E. Main St, Suite 200 Decatur, IL 62523 217.423.4222 217.423.4271 fax www.decaturcelebration.com havefun@decaturcelebration.com The Decatur Celebration phone number will be operational and staffed during festival hours, and the offices will operate out of the Decatur Civic Center.

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Visa/Mastercard and cash only. Locations: Corner of William and State Streets • Corner of Prairie and Water Streets

2010 25th Anniversary Aprons . . . . . . . . . . . $15 25th Anniversary T-Shirts. . . . . . . . . . . $15 XXL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 XXXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 I ♥ Decatur Celebration T-Shirts . . . . $15 XXL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 XXXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 I ♥ DC Ladies Tank Tops . . . . . . . . . . $15

I ♥ DC Baby Creepers . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Collector’s Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Kozies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 T-Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 CD Holder w/ CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Past years: Hat Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 Celebration’s Official Drinking Glove . $2 each Collectible Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20 Tote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 License Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 2009 Abraham Lincoln Posters . . . . . . $10 Aprons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

DECATUR CELEBRATION STAFF FRED PUGLIA Producer / Director LORI STURGILL Associate Producer DIANE BOYLES Administrative Manager THERA WRIGHT Media Relations Coordinator KEVIN MARTIN SAMANTHA SCHNORF Festival Interns

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAYNE ALLEN President STEVE FURROW General Chairman JOHN BENDA Secretary HEATHER CROSS Treasurer MARK SCRANTON Immediate Past President KEVIN CHAPMAN JIM HOBACK ERIC PRIES

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Directions From the North From Chicago take Interstate 55 south to Bloomington, then U.S. 51 south to downtown Decatur.

From the West From Springfield, take I-72 east to Decatur, then take exit 141B onto U.S. 51 south to downtown Decatur.

From the South There are many choices: U.S. 51 north; Route 48 north; or Interstate-55 North to Interstate-72, then east on I72.

From the East From Champaign, take I-72 west to Decatur, then take exit 141B onto U.S. 51 south to downtown Decatur.

Alcohol

Beer, Wine, and Wine Coolers will be sold during the Decatur Celebration.

Times: Friday from 5 to 11 p.m.

Saturday from Noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday from Noon to 9:30 p.m.

These guidelines must be followed: • Legal drinking age in Illinois is 21.

• Decatur Celebration beverage staff will check

festival goers’ identification to verify age. Anyone who plans to purchase and consume alcohol must wear a wristband.

• Wristbands will be issued on presentation of proof of age at any of ten ticket and identification booths. Tickets are necessary to purchase alcoholic beverages.

• For your enjoyment, Decatur Celebration will offer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Bacardi Silver, Sutter Home Wines, Arbor Mist and Busch NA. • Cost: $3.75 per beverage.

• Vendors will refuse service to those who appear to be intoxicated and to those not wearing shirts or shoes.

Festival goers’ may drink alcoholic beverages from an approved Celebration cup only.

• Alcohol not purchased at a festival stand will not be permitted.

• Coolers are not permitted on the festival grounds.

•No exceptions, guests not following these rules will be escorted off the festival grounds.

50/50 RAFFLE

Helps Celebration Funding The public is invited to invest in the Decatur Celebration’s Annual 50/50 raffle to help fund Kids Block. Tickets are available at the festival souvenir booths: • Prairie & Water Streets • William & State Streets There will be one winner, announced Sunday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. on the Show Stage Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six.

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Chairs celebrate 25 years of volunteering

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DECATUR – Twenty-five years ago, Camilla McKinney was a local business owner who was dining with some employees at the old Ambassador Inn in Decatur.

“At the end, there was myself and an employee left, and some stranger came up and asked me about getting involved with a community event,” McKinney said.

That stranger was Fred Puglia, who was putting together the first Decatur Celebration. And since that first year, the Decatur Celebration has grown and thrived to become one of the largest street festivals in the state, thanks largely in part to its willing volunteers, especially those who chair the event.

McKinney, who is now the director of hospitality, and Dean Severe, who is the director of operations, have been a part of the Celebration since virtually the beginning.

That first year, McKinney was put in charge of the party for the chairman, before the event, and the after-party for everyone, as well as the handicap parking.

“Then I took over the Kids Block and totally revamped it, and we made it into a totally free place where kids can have a festival inside of a festival,” she said. “I also ran the show stage and then hospitality.”

“I’m in a nice, air-conditioned building now, and I feed and take care of people, so I don’t have a problem with that at all!” she laughed. “I always told Fred I’d move anytime they want me to.”

After McKinney’s first year of volunteering at the Celebration, she saw a need for an operations team when she continually called her husband to come help set up tables and stages and for other jobs. So Severe entered the picture and

has been in charge of the operations ever since.

“Little did I know what I was in for, but it’s been a lot of fun,” Severe said of approaching Puglia about volunteering. “I describe it as a family reunion when you see the vendors and volunteers year after year.”

Both Severe and McKinney are thrilled with how much the Celebration has expanded over the years and all of the changes they’ve seen during that time.

“There were only a few stages that first year,” McKinney said.

“And I used to know all of the acts and I don’t know who they are now – my kids do! There’s been expansion, but we are still keeping it such a good, clean, wholesome place. Because usually when these things expand, something slips. (At the Celebration), everyone knows what we’re doing and pitches in.”

“It’s been kept a family affair,” she added. “You never worry about bringing little children down there. I’ve never been to a festival anywhere where it’s like that. You just don’t see that at other places.”

McKinney said she has always been and continues to be impressed with the acts that come to the Celebration to perform. To keep them coming back, she makes sure that her team treats the performers well.

“We have the whole second floor of the Madden Arts Center; everyone comes to my place to have lunch, supper, cool down, change clothes,” she said.

“We’ve got a farmer who brings fresh vegetables every year. A lot of the people are on the road all the time and never get anything like that, so they love it. We try to make it comfortable, homey so they can perform their very best and look forward to coming back every year.”

The word has spread among artists about the Celebration,

McKinney said, and many are now clamoring to play at the event.

“It’s amazing to realize the level of these stars who come in,” she said. “We’ve had acts come in and say they’ve been wanting to play here because they heard good things about it.”

“I love the hospitality side of it,” she added. “I can’t think of anything else I’d rather do. A lot of times I don’t get to see their acts so I have a joke now that they have to sing a chorus for their supper.”

McKinney said she has been proud to see younger members of the community come in to help run the Celebration and continue its success. Things are coming full circle this year from the start of their careers as McKinney’s son Scott is now in the process of taking over the operations scene from Severe.

“The first year started with Scott’s dad, and Scott was three or four years old then,” Severe said. “Now Scott’s going to furnish his own crew, and I’ll be there to direct him. I’m just going to be a mouth this year.”

It’s hard to explain why they do what they do, but volunteering for the Celebration has been very fulfilling personally for its chairpersons as well as gratifying to see the city of Decatur come alive and bring joy to families across the area.

“I think it’s one of the best, most positive things we have,” McKinney said. “Whatever I can do to help in any way, I’m going to keep helping. Everybody pitches in together; it’s just been a good atmosphere.”

When asked if she would continue for years down the road, the answer came quickly.

“If there’s still a need, sure,” she said. “I’ve got grandkids and great-grandkids starting to come down for it, and I want to be a part of it for them. I can’t name on one hand activities that are this positive and involve so many people, so it needs to stay.”

The volunteers are “what make the Celebration,” Severe said.

“The best thing I like is that people enjoy themselves,” he said. “We’ve really put together a first class weekend of entertaining. And the thing so many people don’t understand is that it’s not only a good time – there are so many non-profit groups who make their budget on parking cars or selling strawberry shortcake.”

Though time is spent yearround to plan the event, and the weekend itself makes for some incredibly long hours – Severe is downtown working from Sunday early morning to Monday morning at 5 a.m. – its well worth it to the volunteers.

“It has to be a labor of love because we put a lot of hours in, but it’s worth it because people enjoy it,” Severe said. “To think this has gone on for 25 years, that’s pretty special.”

Without hesitation, he added, “I hope it continues for another 25 years. I think the people of Decatur need it. Anytime we can sell our town to that many people for a weekend, it’s going to be a win-win situation for everyone.” hrprojects@herald-review.com

CHAIRPERSONS WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF SERVICE: Leslie Bennick – North Street Stage Steve Bowman – Director of Stages Deborah Green – Director of Hospitality Evelyn Hannon – Cash Processing Judy Hauffie – Arts and Crafts Director Bonnie Hendren – Dancing In The Streets

Cam McKinney – Director of Hospitality Don Pistorius – Director of Logistics Stan Seevers – Director of Signage Dean Severe – Director of Operations Eula Snow – Soft Drinks

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Anthony Gargiula

Barry White Experience The Charlie Daniels Band

Opening Ceremonies Show Stage – 6 pm Pop Rock Heart Throb, Ryan Cabrera Show Stage 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm Dallas, Texas native Cabrera began playing the guitar in eighth grade and began writing songs at a young age. He is best known for hit songs including “On the Way Down,” “True,” and “Shine On.” The Barry White Experience Funfest Stage 7:30 pm | 10:00 pm “The Voice of Barry White” Eric Conley, hails originally from Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in Germany since the 80s. For many years, he was active on the Atlanta music scene and toured with Grammy winner Peabo Bryson.

The Best Hits of the ’60s, ‘70s, & ‘80s with The HitMen Goodtimes Stage 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm The Hitmen have been entertaining the Midwest with a variety of music and creative stage antics since the summer of 2001 and have opened shows for such dignitaries as National talk show host Mike Gallagher and President Barack Obama.

Gospel Music Festival featuring For Souls, Three for One, and Eyes on Him Christian Music Stage 6:45 pm | 9:00 pm Soulful Rock by Lucrezio Spotlight Stage 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm This Chicago-based original music group began with the soulful, piano-driven ballads of singer/songwriter, Jennifer Lucrezio, and has transformed into an intense expression of robust passion performed by a full band.

Jam Band, 3 in Counting Spotlight Stage 8:00 pm | 10:30 pm This original music jam band started as a trio of childhood friends and evolved into a quartet of intense musicians driven by the unique sound they create together. Fans describe the live shows as ‘happy music, good people, good times.’

Decatur Park Singers “Jam’n in the Park” featuring Platinum Artist, Pauli Carman Central Park Stage 6:30 pm | 8:45 pm The award-winning Decatur Park Singers have been delighting audiences with family-friendly entertainment since 1972.

Their shows at Decatur Celebration will feature

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The Dollyrots

Platinum Artist, Pauli Carman, singing the festival’s theme song.

Blues & Rock with The STILL North Street Stage 7:30 pm | 10:00 pm The STILL has fast become the Midwest's premiere concert band, playing a wide variety of rock classics, blues, R&B and blues-based rock and roll.

WEJT’s Guitar Riff Off Competition Main Street Stage 6:00 pm Do you think you have the best Guitar Riff in Central Illinois? Bring your guitar and talent for this fun competition.

Indy Punk Rock with The Dollyrots Main Street Stage 7:45 pm | 10:00 pm This Los Angeles, CA based group packs a potent punch from start to finish. The title track off their sophomore album has appeared on Ugly Betty, as well as other major network shows, including performances on Fuse's, The Sauce, a Kohl's Department Stores, nationally aired commercial, and ABC Family's "The Greek."

Progressive Blues Rock with Canadian Customs Dancing in the Streets Stage 5:45 pm | 7:30 pm | 9:45 pm

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Exposé

Canadian Customs started as a four-piece folk/rock act when four friends put together some songs to surprise their guests at a New Year's Eve party. Two years later, in the fall of 2007, with vocalist Jordan Baker the sole remaining original member, the band reemerged with a heavier, more bluesy sound.

Magic with Fred Smart Cabaret Stage 6:15 pm Dr. Fred Smart is one of the most entertaining magicians in the industry with more than 20 years performing all over the world.

Rod Stewart Tribute Cabaret Stage 8:30 pm Steve Bobbitt is an energetic entertainer who brings Rob Stewart alive with his perfect portrayal of the energetic and legendary “leg man”.

Rock ‘n Roll Elvis, KAVAN Heritage Stage 5:45 pm Kavan is a nationally recognized Elvis Tribute Artist and performs as Elvis in all eras of his career: The ‘50s Rockabilly years, the ‘60s movie years/‘68 comeback special and the 70s Vegas years.

The Legend of Johnny Cash Heritage Stage 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm For the past seven years Philip Bauer has been performing nightly at Oklahoma City’s elegant "Makers Piano Lounge", singing jazz, pop standards and doing celebrity impressions which includes a audience favorite of The Man in Black "Johnny Cash."

Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade 10:00 am Lou Gramm of Foreigner Show Stage 8:00 pm Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Lou Gramm can be heard every day, all over the world, on radio, ipods, CD players, television commercials, music videos, and of course ... jukeboxes.

He has become the voice of a generation as the lead vocalist on 20 Top 40 singles including “Juke Box Hero,” “It Feels Like the First Time,” and “Midnight Blue.” The stats are impressive- eight top 5 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and Five Top 5 Albums on the Billboard Top Album chart in the U.S. alone! Lou Gramm is in a class by himself.

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Georgia Satellites

KISS Army Funfest Stage 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm Now approaching 18 years with over 3,000 shows and holding steady onto the number one spot in the mighty KISS tribute food chain comes the 'BEATLEMANIA' -of- KISS TRIBUTES! You think America's got talent? Well, watch out Terry Fator, we've got all 4 of your American, theatrical 70's rock, Idols nailed right here!

Country Pop with Lisa Webb Goodtimes Stage 2:45 pm Decatur-native, Lisa Webb, has often been described as the "little girl with the big voice." This 5'6 110lb blonde is sure to surprise audiences as she belts out country songs from her greatest influences, and songs that she's put her heart into writing. Webb moved to Nashville four years ago and is pursuing her dream as a country music artist.

The Motown Sounds of TOUCH Goodtimes Stage 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm Introducing an "OLD SKOOL" Motown Sound Explosion featuring five entertaining men from Dayton, Ohio … the same city that gave the music world Ohio Players, Heatwave, Shirley Murdock, Lakeside and Roger Troutman.

Experience LIFE Worship Service Christian Music Stage 11:00 am Christian Rock with Day 40 Christian Music Stage 1:30 pm | 4:00 pm Day 40 is a Christian band from the Central Illinois area. They came together so they could use the gifts God gave them to glorify His name and bring others to Christ.

American Idol Top 5 Finalist, Phil Stacey Christian Music Stage 7:00 pm | 9:15 pm Husband. . . Father. . .

Military Man . . . Music Minister. . . Recording Artist. . . Those words immediately evoke images of strength, character and integrity -- and they paint a perfect picture of Phil Stacey. One of the Top 5 finalists on season six of American Idol, Stacey's powerful voice caught the attention of more than 30 million television viewers each week, and it's that musical gift combined with his passionate heart for God that fuels every moment of his Reunion Records debut, “Into the Light.”

Folk & Americana with Ghosttown Gramophone Spotlight Stage 4:00 pm GhostTown Gramophone first hit the Central Illinios music scene in 2006.

Driven by the original songs of singer/songwriter Greg Peterson,

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GhostTownGramophone plays music often described as folk, country, rock, and soul. They like to think of it as Americana.

Bluesy Rock by Eva Hunter Spotlight Stage 5:00 pm | 8:15 pm Fans say it’s the immediacy in her eyes, honesty of her voice, and her hauntingly poignant songs which make singer/songwriter Eva Hunter a truly unique and powerful performer.

They describe her as having the raw emotion of Janis Joplin, the growl of Melissa Ethridge, and yet the vocal tenderness of Jewel. She fuses elements of country, folk, light jazz and orchestrated rock as her alluring voice glides from a raspy whisper to a gospellike boom.

Funk, Jazz & Progressive Rock with Land of Atlantis Spotlight Stage 6:15 pm | 9:15 pm Whereas the idea of a “new sound” might seem like wishful thinking to the modern day music connoisseur, that concept is exactly what keeps Land of Atlantis fans coming back for more. LOA tastefully mixes intricate, progressive song writing with simple hooks and melodies, all the while infusing a healthy dose of improvisation and virtuosity. With their openminded approach to creating music, each member adds his own distinct flavor to the recipe.

KISS Army

Lou Gramm of Foreigner

Jazz Star, Denny Jiosa Central Park Stage 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 8:45 pm Denny Jiosa’s five CD releases and a string of chart-topping singles have earned him industry respect and a steadfast following. His most popular single, “Lights of the City,” garnered a SESAC national airplay award and Denny is also credited both as guitarist and recording engineer on several Grammy nominated releases.

95Q Colgate Karaoke Country Showdown Central Park Stage 6:00 pm R&B, Soul & Blues with Reggie Britton and the Sofa Kings North Street Stage 4:00 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:45 pm Country Pop with Lisa Webb Main Street Stage 8:15 pm Indy Punk Rock with The Dollyrots Main Street Stage 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm Rock ‘n Roll in Your Face with X-Krush Dancing in the Streets Stage 5:45 pm | 7:45 pm | 10:00 pm X-Krush has been together for 10 years, and play all over Illinois. Their set includes everything from hard rock to country.

Magic with Fred Smart Cabaret Stage 12:15 pm

Rock ‘n Roll Elvis, KAVAN Cabaret Stage 1:00 pm Delta blues with Reverend Robert Cabaret Stage 2:30 pm Reverend Robert is a master of prewar blues and has delved deep into the styles of Charley Patton, Robert Johnson and other Delta blues giants. In the past two decades he has become accomplished at many other early Twentieth century styles including ragtime and early jazz, Hawaiian and Caribbean … combining these styles seamlessly in to his authentic acoustic sound.

11 Year Old Power Vocalist, Anthony Gargiula Cabaret Stage 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm An accomplished singer with a style all his own, Anthony Gargiula is a singing sensation. He started singing at 2 years old and hasn’t stopped since. Anthony’s “big break” came when he placed second in a national Radio Disney singing competition. Since then, he has received over 4 million YouTube views, appeared several times on The Today Show and The Ellen Show, and is the youngest performer to ever sing at the world famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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Rod Stewart Tribute Cabaret Stage 8:00 pm Platinum Artist, Pauli Carman Cabaret Stage 8:45 pm Pauli Carman and Champaign have been a platinum success since their first release “How ‘Bout Us.” As a testament to the band’s multi-format appeal, “How ‘Bout Us” jumped onto Billboard’s pop and soul charts, soaring to number one on the adult contemporary charts.

Smooth Acapella with The Second Edition Heritage Stage 11:30 am | 1:15 pm Rock ‘n Roll Elvis, KAVAN Heritage Stage 3:15 pm The Legend of Johnny Cash Heritage Stage 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm

Southern Rock Hit Makers, The Georgia Satellites Show Stage 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm From their bar band roots to their chart-crashing megahits including “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” and “Hippy Hippy Shake,” to their current tour of soldout shows, The Georgia Satellites have kept the world moving to sweet, gritty, three-chord rock ‘n’ roll. Critically acclaimed

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albums and mind-blowing performances have earned the group a permanent spot in music history.

Grammy Award Winning Southern Rock Legends, The Charlie Daniels Band Shows Stage 8:00 pm Charlie Daniels is a country music icon known for hits that span generations including “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” and “In America.”

For decades, Daniels has steadfastly refused to label his music as anything other than “CDB music,” music that is now sung around the fire at 4-H Club and scout camps, helped elect an American President, and been popularized on a variety of radio formats.

Hip Hop Explosion with Chart Topper, Tone Loc, and Grammy Award Winner, Young MC Funfest Stage 4:30 pm | 7:00 pm Tone Loc soared from obscurity into pop stardom in 1989 when his hoarse voice and unmistakable delivery made the song "Wild Thing" a massive hit, winning Grammy’s and countless other awards. The song Wild Thing was cowritten by Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, as was the second single smash, "Funky Cold Medina."

Young MC was born in England and raised in Queens. Best known for

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"Bust A Move" which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Recording in 1990, Young MC is also an accomplished songwriter.

In 2007, Young MC completed his latest album entitled, “Adrenaline Flow.”

Record Breaking Dance/Pop Trio, Exposé Goodtimes Stage 5:45 pm | 8:15 pm Exposé started their musical journey in the mid to late 1980s, becoming the first group in history to have four top ten hits on their debut album, surpassing records originally set by the Beatles and the Supremes. Exposé actively toured and recorded music from 1985 to 1995 while topping the Top 40, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts in the US and throughout the world. Along with their #1 smash hit, “Seasons Change,” Exposé became the first girl group to have 7 back-to-back Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

2010 Dove Award Female Vocalist of the Year, Francesca Battistelli Christian Music Stage 5:30 pm | 8:00 pm Singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli, made up her mind about what she wanted to be when she grew up when she was only six years old. Armed with her passion for writing and hope for a hurting world, Francesca put pen to paper and crafted heartfelt, personal

Tone Loc

reflections on life and faith for what’s now her majorlabel debut, “My Paper Heart.” Inspired by everyone from the jazz greats her dad introduced her to as a kid, to contemporaries like John Mayer, Sara Bareilles and Nichole Nordeman, Francesca set out to write “soulful pop music that someone pops in in the morning and says, ‘Now I can start my day, I feel encouraged.’”

Indy Pop Rock, Dari Spotlight Stage 1:15 pm Dari formed in the summer of 2009. They recently signed to Bluebox Records and are recording their first EP entitled, "Get Down for the Letdown." Dari is often defined as a refreshing and original pop rock band that features catchy, and liberating vocals that entice the listener's ears. They currently reside in Decatur, IL and attend Millikin University. The upcoming EP will drop at the end of August 2010.

Indy Rockers, Change For A Quarter Spotlight Stage 2:45 pm Change For A Quarter formed in August 2008 when cousins Mike Wilkerson and Justin Vanderlaan found Kendall Oliver to fill out their power trio. They play "edgy indie pop rock" and are heavily influenced by bands such as the Raconteurs and The Who.

TOUCH

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Christian Rock with PJ Summers Band Spotlight Stage 4:15 pm It became apparent that God had big things in store for PJSB after friends entered them into a local radio contest where they quickly won over both radio listeners and live audiences. PJSB has shared the stage with artist including Lincoln Brewster, Kutless, Jars of Clay, Avalon, and more … and recently had the privilege working on their new album, "Wait For You" with Grammy and Dove Award nominated producer/engineer Stephen Leiweke.

Rapper Colin Jones featuring DJ Corey Bond Spotlight Stage 5:15 pm Decatur native, Chip Brokaw (aka Colin Jones) is an independent vocalist, electronic producer, radio host and club DJ living in Portland, Oregon. For ten years now, as Colin Jones, he has been performing solo and collaborative material all along the West Coast.

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Pop/Rock Crooner, Brett Mitchell & the giant GHOST Spotlight Stage 6:45 pm | 9:00 pm Michigan Singer/Songwriter Brett Mitchell, along with his band, the giant GHOST, are creating quite a buzz in the Midwest. In 2006 and 2008, Brett won Artist of the Year from Saginaw's Review Magazine and D Street Entertainment. Brett’s voice will capture you and not let go.

Hip Hop Artists, Black City, K-Dub & Court Boy Spotlight Stage 7:45 pm World Famous Mummers Woodland String Band Central Park Stage 3:00 pm The Woodland String Band was established in February 1926 and has competed in the annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade every year since January 1st, 1927.

The band performs a unique brand of Philly style entertainment that includes music comprised of instruments from the reed, string and percussion instruments combined with the wearing of colorful fancy costumes, consistent with each year's new theme.

U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Central Park Stage 5:30 pm | 8:00 pm The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band is a group of 45 enlisted professional musicians who musically represent the professionalism and excellence found every day throughout the United States Air Force.

The Music of Heart with Heartless North Street Stage 2:45 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:45 pm Heartless is one of the most impressive bands in the Midwest. With a talent for igniting a crowd, the band offers male and female classic rock songs that everyone loves. What makes the group unique is the music of Heart. No other Midwest band can deliver the Wilson sisters' classic sound - the driving beat, the burning guitar riffs, and the soaring, signature vocals.

Gospel & Soul with Erica Reed Main Street Stage 1:00 pm | 2:45 pm Erica Reed’s musical and personal strength comes from her unwavering belief in the All Mighty, and now she says it’s time for her to share what God has so graciously given through song. A performer, song writer and composer, Erica’s debut album, “The Time Is Now,” features soulful gospel made unforgettable by her amazing voice.

Indy Punk Rock with The Dollyrots Main Street Stage 4:30 pm | 7:00 pm Rock ‘n Roll Elvis, KAVAN Main Street Stage 9:00 pm Acoustic Funk with 56 Hope Road Dancing in the Streets Stage 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 6:30 pm 56 Hope Road is made up of three world-class musicians, vocalist/guitarist Dave Hamilton, drummer Greg Fundis and bassist Chad Sanders. The music they create cannot be put into any single music category.

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eamus McDonagh, a native of Ireland, is best known as the world ranked #3 cruiser weight boxer who fought Evander Holyfield for Heavyweight Title in June 1990. Although McDonagh, who was then 27, had a degree in English literature from St. John’s University, he was a brawler with a big left hook and a fighting heart.

From the first bell, he attacked Holyfield with the rugged determination that had made him a New York fan favorite. But as hard as McDonagh tried, Holyfield would not be beaten that night.

He fiercely stopped McDonagh in the fourth round and went on to massive successes in bouts with Buster Douglas, Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, George Foreman and Larry Holmes.

“Fighting Holyfield was my 15 minutes of fame,” said McDonagh, who amassed a record of 19-3-1 (14 KOS) during a career that lasted from 1985-91. “But it has already lasted 16 years.”

McDonagh fought just once more after the Holyfield fight, one year later against journeyman Jesse Shelby and was beaten in the seventh round. After his final fight, McDonagh was overcome by alcoholism and later moved to San Francisco. He got sober well over 15 years ago and has not had a drink since.

Since the late nineties, McDonagh has operated the Moscone Shoe Shine Concession at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco. A first class raconteur with an abundance of Irish charm, he has no shortage of repeat customers.

McDonagh is currently one the lead characters in a movie called "The Shankill Road" which is in production in Los Angeles, California, about the notorious loyalist-conducted paramilitary activities in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the 1970's.

He was also the lead in the Off-Broadway production of a new play called "Kid Shamrock" written by Bobby Cassidy Jr. about his father's life as a professional boxer in New York City. It was directed

by Gary Morgan in the summer of 2007 and by Patrick McCullough in 2008.

“Life is good today,” said McDonagh. “Actually it has never been better. I have no regrets. Everything that I’ve been through brought me to where I am today. Today, I’m in a good place.”

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Country Cloggers Presented by Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, Swartz Properties, & Avis RentA-Car • William & State Streets Friday – 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm Saturday – 2:00 pm | 3:15 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:30 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm | 2:15 pm | 4:15 pm | 6:00 pm Balloon Man, Skip Banks Presented by Aramark, J Hoelting Produce, & Wood Printing • Main & State Streets Friday – 6:45 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:45 pm Saturday – 2:30 pm | 3:45 pm | 5:15 pm | 7:30 pm Sunday – 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm | 6:30 pm

Street Juggler, Brian Panckey Presented by Wal-Mart & WICSTV • North & State Streets Friday – 5:45 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm Saturday – 1:00 pm | 2:15 pm | 5:30 pm | 8:30 pm Sunday – 2:00 pm | 4:30 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:45 pm Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade Presented by Mueller Company & RK Dixon Televised live on Storm Center 17 Saturday – 10:00 am Illinois Tomahawk Throwers • William & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Washer Tossing Tournament • Water & North Streets Saturday – 11:00 am Registration | Tournament from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Central IL Bags Bash Hosted by the Decatur Park District & Decatur Indoor Sports Center • William & Water Streets Saturday – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Call 217.429.3472 for sign up details

The Dance Center Performance • Franklin & North Streets Saturday – 11:15 am

Dynamite Gymnastics Performance • Franklin & North Streets Saturday – 12:00 pm OKO Tumblers Performance • Franklin & North Streets Saturday – 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm Debbie’s Dance Studio presents “Alice in Wonderland” • Franklin & North Streets Saturday – 3:00 pm Step Dance Complex Performance • William & Water Streets Sunday – 3:00 pm Dirty Car Artist • North & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday Ongoing Music of the Andes Presented by Speed Lube, Vinnie’s Barbee-Q, & May, One Source Rental • North Park & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday Ongoing Spray Paint Artist, Nathan Bassett • Civic Center Grass Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing The Zoo Lady Face Painter • South Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Scovill Petting Zoo Presented by Cartridge World, WIESE Planning & Engineering, America’s Best Value Inn, & Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • Civic Center Grass Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Sampling • North Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Norfolk & Southern Operation Lifesaver Exhibit • North Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Illinois Lottery Exhibit • Franklin & William Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing U.S. Army Recruiting Exhibit • Franklin & William Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Xanadoo Wireless Hot Spot • Franklin & William Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Decatur Public School District 61 Exhibit • South Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing The Scream Haunted Adventure Exhibit • North Street at Franklin Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Kids Block Presented by Busey Bank & Bodine Electric Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Richland Community College Ice Water Oasis Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Tinsley Super Carnival • Civic Center Parking Lot Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Mechanical Bull Ride • Civic Center Grass Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Bungee Trampoline • Civic Center Grass Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Paint Ball Arena • Civic Center Grass Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Rock Climbing Wall • Civic Center Grass Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Chess Challenge Presented by Christy Foltz, Inc., Decatur Foundry, & May, Cocagne & King • South Park & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Street Checkers Presented by Phillip's Italian Beef (William & Franklin), Shelton's Taco Salad (Franklin near William), & Turasky's Pork Chop (N. Park & Franklin) • South Park & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing WBGL Exhibit • Main & Water Streets Saturday – 1:00 – 10:00 pm Sunday – 4:30 – 9:00 pm

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BBQ CHICKEN CONES Delicious cones that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside filled with barbecue chicken. North Franklin Street BEEF TIPS Grilled cubed steak served with red potatoes, green peppers, onions and sautéed whole mushrooms. South Franklin Street COUNTRY STYLE BLT A bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich served country style with battered and deep fried bacon! East Main Street DESSERT CONES Delicious cones that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside filled with your favorite desserts including s’mores, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and caramelized apples.

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North Franklin Street PIROGUE A combination of traditional creations from Louisiana’s Culinary History including shrimp and crawfish served in a wrap made of beignet batter.

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ecatur Celebration is bringing in one of the nation’s most exciting performance groups to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary.

You can see the Woodland String Band doing spot performances throughout the festival grounds and on the Central Park Stage on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

The Woodland String Band was established in February 1926 and has competed in the annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade every year since January 1st, 1927.

Woodland originated in the Southwest section of Philadelphia and moved to its current location on "Two Street" in the heart of "Mummers Row" in July of 1990.

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charter member of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association and the year 2010 marks the band's 84th consecutive year in existence, one of the longest among Philadelphia's string bands.

The band performs a unique brand of Philly style entertainment that includes music comprised of instruments from the reed, string and percussion instruments combined with the wearing of colorful fancy costumes, consistent with each

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The Mueller Company & Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade is well-known across the Midwest, boasting of creative floats, bands, unique attractions, and even giant helium balloons. The 2010 parade features the theme, “Decatur Celebration Rocks the BIG ONE” to celebrate our 25th anniversary.

Saturday, August 7 10 am to 11 am The parade is broadcast live on WAND-TV and will be rebroadcast on Sunday, August 8 at 12:00 p.m.

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Decatur Police Department Decatur Fire Department Macon County Honor Guard Honary Grand Marshal, Charles 5. Parlier Chapter #24 of the Korean War Veterans Association commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War 6. Decatur Municipal Band 7. Mayor Pro Tem Pat Laegeler 8. Macon County Sheriff's Honor Guard 9. Storm Center 17 News Anchors Sean Streaty and Dawn Sterling 10. "Alice in Wonderland" by Debbie's Dance Studio 11. Super Kids Club of Lincoln Square Theatre 12. 4th Degree Knights of Columbus

13. Take Your Children to Kids Block produced by 1st General Baptist Church 14. Decatur Elks American Flag 15. The Greater Decatur Youth Band 16. Dr. Ted E. Barnes & DMH Employees on Parade 17. Decatur Memorial Hospital presents Curious George 18. Fashion Afrique Drummers & Dancers 19. Dynamite Gymnastics 20. Crimestoppers 21. Co-Grand Marshal Colts Cheerleaders with Super Bowl Trophy 22. Neuhoff Communications presents Caddyshack 23. Caterpillar Off Highway Truck 24. United States Bowling Congress Decatur Women's Bowling Association

25. Pana High School Band 26. Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Train 27. High Stepper Bicycle 28. Heart & Sole Caring Clowns 29. Eisenhower High School Cheerleaders 30. Eisenhower High School Marching Band & Band Alumni 31. Dennis School "Rocks the Big One" Celebrating 100 Years of Learning 32. Decatur Public School District presents The Bookworm 33. Decatur Public Schools "Rocks the Big One" 34. Macarthur High School Cheerleaders 35. Macarthur High School Drum Line Marching Band 36. Macon County Fair Queen, Brittany Childress 37. Macon County Junior Miss, Reghan Pfeifer 38. Ansar Shrine Dune Buggies 39. Macon County Conservation District 40. Pepsi Float 41. Old King Orchard (OKO) Tumblers 42. Co-Grand Marshall Cultural Olympic Gold Medalist Aaric Kendall

43. Decatur Youth Hockey 44. Gold Wing Road Riders 45. Barrels of Fun 46. Royal Raiders from the Royal Twirling Academy 47. Rich's Pedal Tractors 48. Ansar Shrine Eagles Motor Scooters 49. Wolf Carousel 50. St Mary's Hospital 51. Country Cloggers 52. Lawn Rangers 53. Decatur Obedience Training Club 54. Decatur Sister Cities 55. Prairie Capital Corvair Association 56. Havana High School Band 57. Rolling Prairie Corvette Club 58. Balloon Man Skip Banks 59. Knight's Action Park Pirate Ship 60. Midwest Central Summer Band 61. Street Juggler Brian Panckey 62. Co-Grand Marshall Seamus Patrick McDonagh 63. KISS Army Band "Rocks the Big One" 64. RCC presents Narnia Rocks the Big One with Decatur 65. The Dollyrots

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Sponsorships have fueled the decatur celebration for 25 years

By MEREDITH JACKSON For the Herald & Review

DECATUR – While the Decatur Celebration has experienced its share of highs and lows during the past 25 years, the festival has carried on thanks in large part to its major sponsors, including J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds and Skeff Distributing Company.

The two Decatur companies have sponsored the Celebration for every one of those 25 years, believing that the event is an example of the best of what Decatur has to offer.

“The Celebration is one of the positive things we can always tout when we are in other communities,” said Kevin Breheny, president of J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds. “We have this unique event that is seldom seen anywhere else.”

John Skeffington, president and CEO of Skeff Distributing, agrees.

“I really believe that the Celebration is the granddaddy of all events for the city, just by the numbers of people that attend,” he said. “It makes people feel good about the community and has a huge economic impact on the city.”

As sponsors, Skeffington and Breheny have, of course, supported the Celebration financially. But beyond that,

each has been general chairman and president of the event’s board of directors. Breheny recalls that in 1998, the year he held those positions, the Celebration saw one of its biggest acts ever light up the stage.

“About a month before the Celebration, I got a call from Fred Puglia and was disappointed to hear that the Killer Bees cancelled on us,” said Breheny. “Fred was running through the names of possible acts we could get and mentioned Rick Springfield. I said, ‘Fred, this could be a blessing in disguise. I think he could be huge.’”

It turned out that Breheny was right. As he remembers it, Springfield signed autographs for two and a half hours the night of his performance.

But Breheny is not one to look back without looking forward too. He anticipates this year’s lineup as being one of the best ever.

“There will be the Charlie Daniels Band, Exposé —a lot of the usual amazing eclectic acts,” he said. “It’s been neat to see how resilient the administration is and how they’ve worked through crises to put together another great event.”

Skeffington said that because he’s usually so busy

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“We are truly happy we’ve had the opportunity to participate for the past 25 years.”

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Embroidery Plus ecatur Celebration’s Arts and Crafts Expo is a festival within a Spring Grove, IL Embroidered t-shirts and festival. With vendors coming from as far away as Florida, wooden dog bowl holders Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Arizona, there is a wide variety of hand-crafted items to choose from… log Ever Blooming Co. beds, teak furniture, barn wood signs, candles, jewelry, Halloween S. Chicago Heights, IL costumes, clothing, original artwork, and so much more…you won’t Twig plant stands, river root bird houses go home empty handed!

Here’s a sampling of arts and crafters coming to the 2010 festival: Exclusive Designs Madison, WI Accessory Studio Awareness Products Handmade sterling silver St.Louis, MO Pearcy, AR jewelry and tie dye Handcrafted jewelry Ear Pins, Ear Vines, Ear Wraps,

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AHA(T)2 Lincoln, NE Decorative items made from wood and corian AJ Crafts Collinsville, IL Plastic butterflies, handmade cards, infant bracelets, bookmarks

Ear Cuffs, Toe Rings, Anklets Barb's Bokays & Wally's Woods Decatur, IL Craft wood flowers, frog angels, birdfeeders Bows N Broidery Washington, MO Hats, hair bows, head bands, flowers, dresses, totos

Alamonde Normal, IL Custom unique Thai handmade jewelry and cotton/silk handmade purse handbags

Bowzak Wood Designs Highland, IL Cutting boards, butcher blocks, gun racks, hot pads, ring boxes, trinket boxes

Alice Mach Plano, IL Handmade fabric and wooden crafts for indoors and outdoors, decoration and some kids jewelry

Candles by Jeff Oswego, IL Handcrafted figurine candles

American Forging Millington, MI Hand-hammered aluminum giftware, ornaments, bookmarks, candle plates, crosses, coasters, serving platters, etc.

Anbarblue Decatur, IL Jewelry, purses, wine bags Anthia's Treasures Palmyra, IL Hand-thrown pottery Antipodes Palatine, IL Custom hand crafted jewelry Aquarius Beads Sioux Falls, SD Fused glass, shell, pewter, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, cross pendants, neckwires Artist Deborah Murphy Springfield, IL oil and acrylic paintings, metal floral arrangements

Country Crafts Lee's Summit, MO Decoupage wooden magnets and pins Crafts Unlimited Cuba, MO Switch plate covers, fan pulls, keep cool ties, night lights Creative Garden & Gifts Lake Lotawana, MO Wood silkscreened signs, face yard art, metal suns, potpourri and oils Crissie's Creative Designs Springfield, IL Handmade jewelry, crochet items, embroidery Dark Tied Minooka, IL Hand tied and dyed cotton items, shirts, hats, etc.

Dream Crafters Mattoon, IL Jewelry, cell phone charms, keychains, kids nerf bow & arrow, kids feather poppers Edge Services Montgomery City, MO Stone carvings

The Farmer's Daughter Altamont, IL Jean purses, neck coolers The Frumple Factory, Inc. Sarasota, FL Fridge frumples, original frumples, designer frumples FunKrafts Forsyth, IL Knitted hats and scarves, pillow cases, fleece blankets and scarves, dish clothes and towels, covered hangers, miscellaneous sewed items, hot pads, ornaments Garpat Jewelry Washington, IL Magnetic Jewelry and Disciple Cross Necklaces The Glass House Decatur, IL Stained glass gifts, suncatcher boxes, windows, nightlights Glitz 'N Glam Springfield, IL Handmade purses Golden Spiral Jewelry Madison, WI Handcrafted original jewelry Jazzy Girl / Tickle Pants Pekin, IL Girls clothing, Halloween costumes, clips and hair bows, birthday party hats, bibs, burp cloths Jean Michaels Villa Park, IL Beaded necklaces and earrings (semi-precious stones), insect jewelry, caps with embroidery Just Leather Belleville, IL Handmade leather goods Kat Davis Designs Muncie, IL Handmade jewelry

Kathi Johnson Creve Coeur, IL Teddy bears, pillows, bag holders, towels with crochet tops and bandanas

Side-Line Creations Brown Deer, WI Hand-poured unique ceramics painted with dry-brushing and glazing techniques

KC Innovations Kansas City, KS Shelf stabilized cheese dips, salsas, jams, bbq sauce

Silky Scents Herrick, IL Fused glass, earrings

Laser Perfect Republic, MO Wood name mats, frames and collages Lynn's Creations Sedalia, MO Dichroic and glass fused jewelry, keychains, wine toppers, candle holders Maddisen Avenue Jewelry Ottumwa, IA Handmade washer beads and jewelry Margie's Heirloom Creation Sherman, IL Handbags, goose clothes, quilt jackets, aprons, baby items Night Light Designs Wheaton, IL Photographic night lights Out of the Barn Salem, MO Custom order handmade barn wood signs Paul Lu Lombard, IL Live portraits, caricature & name painting Potpourri Lady USA Linden, MI Fresh potpourri, refresher oils, decorative diffuser bowls and ear threaders Precious Names Flora, IL Decorative boy and girl names framed and ready to hang Rising Rainbow Madison, WI Metal and glass spiral, jewelry and silver, pewter and crystal hangings Rustic Elegance Mt. Vernon, IL Log beds and other rustic items including coffee tables, sofa tables, end tables, dining tables, chairs and lamps S&S Crafts Decatur, IL Painted wood seasonal items, fabric bears and dolls Sharon's Gifts Rushville, IL Magnetic jewelry, beaded necklaces

Small Indulgences Vernon Hills, IL Table pins and earrings Something Special Embroidery Barnhart, MO Embroidered baby bibs, onesies, blankets, afghans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, bows, little girl purses Special Touch Sandersville, GA Magnetic jewelry, wooden tables Teak 22 Alberstville, AL Rustic garden Teak created from the recycled roots of the tree Terranova Fine Arts Gladstone, MO Inca jewelry Terranova Fine Arts Gladstone, MO Silk skirts, baby dresses Unique Personalization LaFayette, IN Laser engraved wall tributes, tribute picture frames, ornaments, picture frame inserts Vera Haluzova Harwood Heights, IL Handmade doll clothes for 15"18" dolls Windmill Crafts Valmeyer, IL Marionettes, horseshoe nail cross, fan pulls, tooth fairy pillows Wood Specialty Warrensburg, MO Redwood signs and home furnishings Zecher Photography Aledo, IL Matted photos and photo note cards Art mediums vary at Decatur Celebration

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STREET JAM SCHEDULE Decatur Celebration

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t. Mary’s Hospital, Dunker Electric, El Matador, and Central Illinois’ CW present Street Jam, located on the corner of Water and North Streets. Street Jam is the place for area talent to be showcased, hosting singers, dancers, musicians and more.

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Friday, August 6 6:30 pm Mt. Zion Show Stoppers 7:00 pm Royal Twirling Academy 7:45 pm Prairieland Dance Club 9:00 pm Classic Rock and Country with Maddie Brown

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Saturday, August 7 12:00 pm Central IL Hair Council Talent Competition Winners 1:00 pm Vocalists Carly & Ciara 2:15 pm Torch to Pop with Shannon Lawler 3:00 pm Senior Idol Talent Winner 3:45 pm Singer, Emma Wene 5:00 pm Pop Sounds of ANNA 7:15 pm "My Decatur, My Hometown"

by David Colvin 9:00 pm Rock ‘n Roll with Substance

North & Water Streets.

Like any reasonable creative and curious human,

Scott can’t resist a dirty rear car window. We suspect that Scott started off with clever sayings like “wash me.”

Probably his first image was the ubiquitous smiley face.

Unlike most folks however, Scott lives on a mile and a half of dirt road – caliche, as the locals call it – road-base; a blend of limestone dust and gravel and clay. Driving over this surface results in a fine, white dust that billows up behind any vehicle driven faster than a galloping turtle, coating the rear window.

As an experienced artist, it wasn’t long before Scott was experimenting with techniques to achieve amazingly detailed and shaded drawings on the dirty car windows. His works include depictions of classic art such as the Mona Lisa and Starry Night, plus fun portraits and cartoons. Scott’s quirky art was featured on the History Channel program “Modern Marvels” earlier this year and has been seen around the world.

Sunday, August 8 11:30 am Fox 55/27, CW & This TV present the Decatur Celebration Dog & Cat Pageant

1:00 pm Sharp’s Tae Kwon Do Demonstration 2:15 pm Ghosthunter, David Lowery 5:45 pm Church of the Living God Mime Team 8:00 pm The turntable mixing styles of DJ Naturday Street Jam features Local Acts

Call Angela at 217-820-1690 to register.

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West Eldorado in the Brickhouse Center

Phone: 330 7 033 Table Side Magician Available Wed.-Sun. Evenings

KIDS BLOCK FRIDAY Aug. 6

SATURDAY Aug. 7

SUNDAY Aug. 8

11:00 AM NOON 5:00 PM Kid’s Block Opens Kid’s Block Opens Kid’s Block Opens 5:30 PM Lyle Meador Magician 6:00 PM Prize Wheel 6:30 PM Funniest Clean Joke Contest 7:00 PM Hula Hoop Contest

11AM - 4PM 12:30 PM Children’s Book Singing Contest Giveaway 11:30 AM Baby Crawl Race 12:30 PM Mother-Daughter Look Alike Contest 1:00 PM Minute To Win It Games 2:00 PM Karate / Kid’s Self-Defense Demo

7:30 PM Minute To Win It Games

3:00 PM Dance Party

8:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

3:30 PM Father/Son Look Alike Contest

FUN

4:00 PM Funniest Clean Joke Contest 4:00 PM TBA

5:00 PM Minute To Win It Games

2:00 PM Prize Wheel 2:30 PM Funniest Clean Joke Contest

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3:00 PM Minute To Win It Games 4:00 PM Jump Rope Contest 4:30 PM Prize Wheel 5:00 PM Scavenger Hunt 5:30 PM Hula Hoop Contest 6:00 PM Minute To Win It Games 7:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

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Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories Alli B Company Frankfort, IL Jewelry, fun stuff, rings, earrings, hair accessories

Angel Wings Goods N Bellmore, NY Purses, hangbags, mp3 players, water fans, bubble makers, rubex cubes, digital camcorders Butterfly Clips by Sadie Olathe, KS Hair clips, halos Cellular Store Louisville, KY Cell phone accessories Cookie Lee Jewelry Decatur, IL Jewelry Dollar Star Macomb, IL Asia gifts, shoes, lucky bamboo plants, hats, toys, bras Dom's Sunglasses Lakeland, FL Sunglasses Fashion Afrique Authentic African Clothing, Art Antiques, Instruments, Bath & Body, and more Jim Fox John Deere & Western Wear Native's Touch Native American clothing, toys, jewelry, instruments and decorative items Suits by Soouljah Sport t-shirts, jerseys, clothes

The Good Stuff Westwood, KS Wallets, purses, neck coolers, visors, hair bows, rings

Unique Accents Springfield, IL Tie dye, peace hoodies, tshirts, and handbags, lumbar supports, flip flops

Home Goods Antonio's Gourmet Shop Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dip & cheese ball mixes, spices & seasonings Aqua Gems Beads that water and feed your house plants MRM Shorewood, WI Egyptian cotton bed sheet sets, chammys, and pillow pets Preval Belk Grove Village, IL Preval versatile spray gun system Scentsy Decatur, IL Wickless candles

Products & Services Cramer Siding Advertising only for siding, windows, roofing, sunrooms, gutter helmets Crimestoppers Decatur, IL Promotional giveaways Double Dap Books Alpharetta, GA Book - Damaged Goods

East Park Baptist Church Decatur, IL Promotional Goodies

John Robert Powers Chicago, IL Information and promotional goodies

BABY STROLLER RENTAL

PARKING ON SITE ($5.00)

Strollers are available at the Civic Center for a $5 donation, as a service of Easter Seals.

Franklin and Wood Streets North and Water Streets Novel Ideas (at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and East Main Street) Wood and South Main Streets North and Jackson Streets (accessible parking only)

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free blood pressure screenings are available at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center at William and Water Streets.

PICNIC TABLES Available throughout the festival area courtesy of the Decatur Park District.

Midstate Siding & Windows Information on $1500 tax credit towards windows, roofing, siding and gutter protection

DIAPER CHANGING AREA

Mr. Johns School Raffle for gift certificate

FIRST AID

PROGRAMS

Services provided by the American Red Cross at the first aid command center in the Civic Center grass at the corner of Main and Franklin Streets.

The Herald & Review’s free Decatur Celebration program with the show schedule, entertainment, crafter listing, and more is available at the souvenir booths located at Prairie and Water Streets and William and State Streets.

Montgomery Getaways St. Peters, MO Travel

Specialty Products American Sports Stickers & decals Cuddly Creations Jacksonville, IL Stuffed animals Dancing Puppets Marionette animal puppets made out of yarn, feathers, or plush fur Decal Depot Donnellson, Iowa Decals, leather goods, kozies Faby Adorno Marionettes & handmade incense burners X-Treme Airbrush Louisville, KY Air brushed t-shirts, hats, license plates, and helmets

Commercial Expo …

Shop State Street!

Free at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center. Provided

by Prairieland Kiwanis at William and Water Streets.

FREE WATER Provided at the Richland Community College ice water oasis, southeast corner of Central Park.

HANDWASHING STATIONS For your convenience, hand washing stations complete with soap are available at North and Franklin Streets; Water and South Park Streets; State and Main Streets; and Franklin and North Park Streets.

LOST & FOUND Located in front of the Civic Center, managed by the Decatur chapter of AT&T Telephone Pioneers.

MOTHER/BABY FEEDING AREA An enclosed air conditioned trailer is available to provide privacy to feed and care for the baby at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center at William and Water Streets.

POLICE SERVICES In front of the Decatur Civic Center.

REST AREAS Central Park and Civic Center grass.

SOUVENIRS Exclusive Decatur Celebration souvenirs are available at stands at Prairie and Water Streets and William and State Streets.

TOLIETS Available throughout the festival area and in the Civic Center. Accessible toilets are also at various locations.

VISITOR INFORMATION BOOTH Free Decatur Herald & Review programs, general information & accessible seating information will be available at the Souvenir booths located at Prairie and Water Streets and William and State Streets.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The downtown Transit Center is located at 353 East William Street, behind the Post Office.

Buses will run throughout the Celebration weekend.

Special transportation to all area motels can be arranged by calling Decatur Public Transit System at 424-2800 at least 30 minutes ahead of the desired pick-up time. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available, if needed.

Fares: adults 75¢; youths (5-18 years) 60¢; people with disabilities, senior citizens (65+), and children under 5 years – free.

Hours: Thursday, August 5 5:30 AM to 10:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Friday, August 6 5:30 AM to 11:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Saturday, August 7 6:15 AM to 11:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Sunday, August 8 11:15 AM to 9:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Free trolley rides around the perimeter of the Celebration area every 15 minutes. Riders may get on and off anywhere along the route.

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Decatur Celebration CHAIRPERSONS Herald & Review • www.herald-review.com • August 5, 2010

Emergency Medical Services Edward Kemnitz

Accessible Services Emily Dobson

Events 1 Deb Conway

Alcohol Controls John Piraino

Events 2 Natalie Johnson

Arts & Crafts Judy Hauffe Shannon Beiler

Food Management Jim Hoback Steve Furrow

Band Together Management Kevin Chapman Jim Hoback Eric Pries

Funfest Stage Mike Horcharik

Signage Stan Seevers Scott Rueter

Goodtimes Stage Adam Troxell

Souvenirs Jarrod Cox

Graphics Development Michelle Morthland

Sponsor Hospitality Tent Eileen Milligan

Band Together Pre-Sales John Benda Bank Management Heather Cross Kevin Chapman Base Station Operations Nathan Martin

Come in and get all your Back-To-School supplies!

Hospitality South Cam McKinney Rob Haines

Beverage – Pepsi Eula Snow

Ice Management Gordon Griffith

Beverage Wine & Breezers Bill Wond

In-House Operations Randy Rhoades

Beverage Operations Kevin Chapman

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Phone: 217-791-6273 Fax: 217-791-6530

Kid's Block Starla Garrett Kid's Block Operations Steve Payton Logistics Don Pistorius Main Gate Kirk Myers

Central IL Bags Bash Craig Goodman

Main Street Stage Donna Croxen

Central Park Stage Mike Sorrentino

North Street Stage Leslie Bennick

Christian Music Stage Shayne Aldridge Phil Jacobs

Operations Scott McKinney Alan Clary Dean Severe

Clean-Up Management Jerry Nihiser Dan Mendenall Commercial Expo Marla LeBeau

OPEN TO PUBLIC

Hospitality - Special Shelley Gregg

Beverage – Beer R.J. Adams

Cash Processing Sharon Burbes Connie Bordner Evelyn Hannon

Teaching Tools for Educators & Parents

Hospitality North Deborah Green

Courtesy Patrol Charity Clary Dancing in the Streets Bonnie Hendren Dog & Cat Pageant Angela Ohl-Marsters

Paid Parking Jeff Stockdale Parade Craig Curtis Rita Zindars Parking Management Mike Queary Spike Queary Police Services Chief James Anderson Sgt. Greg Spain

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Probation Services Patrick Berter Noble Staley Stu Craig

50/50 Raffle Sheila Brown

Cabaret Stage Mark Kuhn

We sell everything needed to make teaching and learning a fun experience!

Decatur Celebration

Public Safety Director Mark Scranton Alan Engdale Show Stage Kurt Terry

Spotlight Stage Chris Phillips Stage Management Steve Bowman Street Jam Doug Likes Anastasia Lingle Transportation Roger Starbird Utilities Don "Robbie" Robinson John Koehler David Martin Frank Ferracane Visitor Services Bart Greenberger