2014 Summer Fun Guide

2 • The Pantagraph • Sunday, May 25, 2014

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What to do in B-N with your out-of-town guests ‌C hicago has the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, the Cubs and Sox. Peoria has a riverfront. Springfield has Abe and all his attractions. ‌Bloomington-Normal?

Perhaps the greatest challenge of summer — next to avoiding poison ivy and that ice cream truck with the tune that can drive you nuts — is trying to figure out just where to take your house guests who ask to see our “sites.”

Oh, sure, there are the obvious stopping points — places like Miller Park Zoo, David Davis Mansion, the colleges, McLean County Museum of History, Prairie Aviation Museum, the Children’s Discovery Museum.

And for other, slightlyoff-the-beaten-path fun there’s also …

All those wind turbines: They aren’t quite Dutch windmills or something for Don Quixote to joust, but they can be a tourist attraction.

From afar, they look like a bunch of plastic pocket fans from Roncol.

But up close, they are

“They are the new Bloomington landmark.”

Uptown Normal: This has rocketed to No. 1 among Twin City sites capable of causing significant jaw drops and widened eyeballs, especially among ex-residents or relatives back in town who are used to the old “downtown” of Bill Flick quiet, flat old buildings, quasi-dumpy campus like dinosaurs. haunts and the Normal Your house is two stoPost Office. ries. Watterson Towers is For its jaw-wagging, 28 stories. Those danged wind turbines are 40 sto- eye-popping ability on your drives around town ries, 100 feet taller than even the Statue of Liberty. with summer guests, on a scale of 1 to 10, we give If you stand beneath them and close your eyes, Uptown an 8.5.

The Chain Restaurant they put off a creepyquiet “whoosh ... whoosh Tour: Phooey with touring the battlefields at ... whoosh” sound.

Gettysburg or ogling all At night, a red light the concrete monuments atop each, hundreds of dedicated to famous them blink in sync, and dead people in Washingthey light up the Central ton, D.C. Illinois sky with a mesHow predictable, huh? merizing collection of Instead, simply drive flashing red dots that have become a favorite for pas- around B-N and try to sengers flying into Central actually count the number of chain restaurants. Be Illinois Regional Airport.

“They can become a topic sure to keep score as you go! Your out-of-town of discussion on every friends will be absolutely night flight in, “ says one American Eagle attendant. amazed by the number. It’s

like playing license plate bingo with a little MSG thrown in along the way.

Long known for our love of dining out, we’ve slowly become Ground Zero of the Chain-Food Gourmet.

State Farm South Complex: Local officials are a bit nervous these days as the gigantic auto insurer expands in a big way into “hubs” in such places as Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix. But the “Mother Hub,” as State Farm CEO Ed Rust likes to call it, right here in Bloomington-Normal, is still quite a sight to see for vacationers and ex-residents who left town back when Veterans Parkway still only had four narrow lanes and the corner of Veterans and Lincoln was a car lot of “late-model imports” and a quiet, little fishing pond called Bergeron Lake.

Today, the site of State Farm’s sprawling “south campus,” it’s also where your friends or ex-townies will scream out epithets like “Golly!” or “Oh my!” or “Just how big can State Farm get, short of statehood or planetary status?

The Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Manor: B-N’s version of the Morton Arboretum or Botanical Gardens. While there, check out the concrete fence posts scattered on the grounds, which once lined the perimeter of the mansion. A man who made a fortune on a new-fangled invention in the 1920s — it was called concrete — the original owner and builder of the mansion, Davis Ewing, marketed those concrete fence posts worldwide and guaranteed them as “100-year posts.”

On the Ewing grounds, the posts are now 91 years old, only nine years shy of Ewing’s marketing promise back in 1923.

The Mitsubishi Motors new-car storage lot: In all honesty, other than perhaps Detroit, where else can you see a 13,000-space parking lot, brimming with shiny cars that all look exactly alike, except for color?

For a lively vacation-time discussion and debate, also wonder aloud, “And just how do they ever find the right key to unlock

the right car among 13,000 cars?”

Our Great Lawns Exposition: People travel miles to see arboretums, forestry or beautiful flowers, but think about it: Hardly anyone ever schedules scenic tours to see grass.

We in B-N should.

We have amazingly nice lawns here.

In many neighborhoods, having a lush, green, nicely combed yard borders on obsession status here.

The Beer Nuts Factory: Yes, next to insurance forms, future teachers and Mitsubishi cars, it is our most important export and a landmark of obvious world distinction.

Who doesn’t love Beer Nuts?

Which also reminds us …

Don’t forget to drive past Shirk Center on the Illinois Wesleyan campus as well.

As the old line goes, it’s the building that beer and nuts built.

Have a grand summer!

Flick is at flick@pantagraph. com

Area Events ‌I t’s official: absolutely NO excuses for boredom will be allowed in Pantagraphland for the next three months as the annual summer events season kicks in, with a vengeance.

You name it – fairs, festivals, concerts, theater, parades, cruise-ins, triathlons, farmers markets, fireworks, art shows and more – they’re headed our way by the legions.

You can run, but you can’t hide, we’re happy to say.

To h e l p p l a n yo u r

strategies to take in as much of it as possible, we’ve assembled the most complete guide available to summer fun in Pantagraphland, and beyond.

For updates and additions to the slate, be sure to consult the weekly calendar in Thursday’s GO! Entertainment section.

bands, food, beer garden, crafts, fireworks, more; John Bearce Commercial Property grounds, Washington.

29: Loungeabout the Roundabout; free live concerts; 6:30 p.m. Uptown Normal Circle.

29-31: Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Car Show; classic cars, history tours, eveMAY‌ ning entertainment, more; downtown Pontiac and CARLOS T. MIRANDA, The Pantagraph file photo‌ 28-6/1: Washington Good Chautauqua Park.

Neighbor Days Festival (for29-6/1: Heyworth Hey- Jason Smith and his son Calder, 8, get a closer look at merly Washington Cherry Days; carnival rides, food, a 1937 Buick Friday as part of First Friday in downtown Festival); carnival, live See Events / Page 17 Bloomington.

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Bloomington in bloom Mansion to host annual Glorious Garden Festival Garden Walk

‌Glorious Gardens What: Bloomington in Bloom: 18th annual Glorious Garden Festival Garden Walk (walk-through tours of 10 private gardens) to benefit David Davis Mansion foundation.

When: 1-8 p.m. June 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21, both in Bloomington-Normal; held rain or shine.

Cost: $15 advance; $18 at mansion during event; $7 under 18; available beginning May 1 at The Garlic Press and Schnucks Supermarket, Normal; Casey’s Garden Shop, Schnucks Supermarket, Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses and David Davis Mansion, Bloomington; also at www.daviddavismansion.org or at mansion the weekend of the event.

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‌BLOOMINGTON – Garden lovers can put on their walking shoes June 20-21 for the 18th annual Glorious Garden Festival Garden Walk, hosted by the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site.

Walk-through tours of 10 private gardens, located within convenient driving distance, will be 1 to 8 p.m.

June 20 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 21. The walk will be held rain or shine.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 the weekend of the event and $7 for anyone under 18.

Beginning May 1, tickets may be purchased at The Garlic Press and Schnucks Supermarket in Normal, and Casey’s Garden Shop, Schnucks Supermarket, Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses and the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington.

After May 1, tickets also may be purchased at www. daviddavismansion.org or at the mansion the weekend of the event. The walk is a fundraiser for the mansion foundation, which provides private support for the state-operated mansion historic site.

This year’s walk is a collaboration effort between the Glorious Garden Festival and McLean County’s Barn Quilt Heritage Trail project.

The Barn Quilt project features barns and farm buildings that are each decorated with an 8- by 8-foot quilt square painted on plywood and mounted

Gardeners, who will offer help on how to make Victorian gardens using heirloom plants. Guided tours of the mansion also will be offered.

Over the past 17 years,

STEVE SMEDLEY, The Pantagraph file photo‌

The Glorious Garden Festival Garden Walk, hosted by the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, returns June 20-21. on each building. The barns and barn quilts are linked by a heritage trail that takes visitors from farm to farm throughout the county.

Sponsored through the University of Illinois Extension, the program celebrates McLean County’s agricultural, quilting and artistic heritage.

This year’s Garden Walk theme, “Garden Patches,” evokes images of the patchwork designs in many of these heritage quilts. Barn Quilt Heritage committee members have painted 2- by 2-foot versions of the quilt squares, and one will be displayed in each tour garden. The gardens offer an abundance of flowers, water features, unique plants, and barn quilt art.

Staff representing local

landscape sponsors will be on hand to provide expertise.

The walk begins on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive. Ticket and map pickup, with drive-through service and free parking on the Mansion grounds, is available during the event.

A gardeners’ market place will be on the mansion lawn, with vendors including Crystal Mountain Gifts, Hornbaker Gardens, Ecology Action Center, Herb Guild of McLean County, U of I Extension Master Gardeners in McLean County, and craft demonstrations

by Joe Ramholz.

Complimentary tea and dessert will be served under a tent on the mansion lawn.

Tours of Sarah’s Garden will be conducted by Master

more than 17,000 visitors have toured BloomingtonNormal’s most beautiful private gardens, generating more than $200,000 for the non-profit foundation.

Proceeds from this year’s event will support restoration of the historic Sarah’s Garden, a long-term project that involves research and the reintroduction of difficult-to-find heirloom plants and seeds. Proceeds also will be used to develop science-based school field trip programs using the garden and to help keep the mansion open to the public.

The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, was built in 1872 for Supreme Court Justice David Davis and his wife, Sarah. The site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for free public tours.

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Celebrate America returns to Miller Park Nancy Steele Brokaw FOR THE PANTAGRAPH‌

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A crowd of more than 1,000 shows its appreciation to the cast of Celebrate America 2013 at the Miller Park bandstand, Bloomington.

June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28

The Delta Kings Booked for Private Event Keith & Kathy Harden Candy Foster & Shades of Blue

August 2 The Blues Deacons August 9 Turinos’ Cornstalkers Cajun Band August 16 Candy Foster & Shades of Blue August 23 The Impalas August 30 The Painkillers Sept. 6 Sept. 13

July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26

Alex Jenkins & The Bombers Black Magic Johnson Big Grove Zydeco Candy Foster & Shades of Blue

Jeff Helgesen & The Traditional Jazz Orchestra Bruiser & The Virtues

• All Shows are 7:30 – 10:30 pm • Events take place rain or shine • $5 Cover Charge at the Door, 15 & under are Free • Food & Beverage may not be brought in during events

4210 N. Duncan Road, Champaign 217.356.4784 www.AltoVineyards.net

‌B L O O M I N G T O N — Presented at the Miller Park Pavilion on July 3 and 4, Holiday Spectacular’s “Celebrate America” is a foot-stompin’, flagwavin’ celebration of the Fourth of July. Thousands gather, on lawn chairs and blankets, for this patriotic show, now in its 10th year.

The show is packed with dozens of singers, tappers, and even some elected officials, who remind us why we celebrate this holiday, so important to our national fabric. It’s a grand night to come together as a community. After the show on the Fourth, in the gathering dusk, many move their lawn chairs closer to the lake and stay for the fireworks.

A few so n gs h ave become “Celebrate America” perennials, such as the tightly choreographed, f l a gs -wav i n g - i n - t h e breeze “You’re a Grand Ole Flag” and the stirring “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor.”

The centerpiece of the show is the “Armed Forces Salute.” Each year, many veterans come to the show to be recognized as they stand when the hymn and flag of their branch of the military is presented.

After the occasional tear is wiped away, the children of the show sing a heartfelt song entitled “Thank You, Soldiers.”

Then it’s usually on to the tappers, or a country song, or some lighthearted banter from the actors. Last year, Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty were

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Rigoberto Ernst sings “The Star Spangled Banner” at the start of Celebrate America 2013 at the Miller Park bandstand, Bloomington. in full dress, chatting back and forth and delighting the audience at every turn.

Auditions for this show were held in April and the costume design and rehearsals begin in May. Some cast members have been in the show for many years; others are new.

“Celebrate America” is free to the public and everyone is welcome. It’s a good-hearted, razzled a z z l e ce l e b ra t i o n i n a lovely setting and a wonderful show to enjoy year after year as we all pause to celebrate our nation’s birthday.

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Normal festivals all about art, tunes and corn

Joe Tulley ‌ ORMAL — Summer N fun is what’s in season in uptown Normal! While winter was keeping you cooped up, we’ve been planning another great summer of family friendly activities and events.

A huge hit in its first year, the Loungeabout the Roundabout kicks off this month. A wide variety of live music will be served up in Uptown Circle free of charge. Catching a great live performance is the perfect way to round out a nice dinner or dessert and a stroll through Uptown.

In June, the Trailside Farmers begins another season at the corner of Constitution Boulevard and College Avenue. The market will feature lots of your favorite vendors from years past with a few exciting additions. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats and homemade crafts are on sale every Tuesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. There will also be lots of great live acoustic music all season.

Summer also brings two of the best festivals in Central Illinois to uptown Normal.

On July 12th & 13th the Sugar Creek Arts Festival brings more than 130 artists and craftsmen from all over the country to our community to show their beautiful paintings, ceramics, glassware and jewelry.

Sugar Creek is a jewel of a festival in our own back yard and attracts visitors from the entire region. The festival is the perfect place to get a unique gift or decoration that’s one of a kind and can be cherished for generations.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 12 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

July 13.

In August, uptown welcomes back its neighbors at Illinois State University with the Sweet Corn Blues Festival on Aug. 23-24.

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Julie Jelinek, holding seven-month-old daughter Elliette, along with her husband Joe and daughter Clara, 2, of Bloomington, stand in a quickly moving line for sweet corn in 2013 during the Sweet Corn Blues Festival in uptown Normal.

Lots of great blues music, tons of vendors with everything under the sun, and over 20 tons of fresh, delicious sweet corn make this down home festival one of our favorites of the year. Hot buttered ears are still available for 50 cents a piece and college students get an ear for free.

Hours are 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. Aug. 23 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until the corn runs out) on Aug. 24.

Come see what uptown Normal has to offer this summer and keep up to date with all that’s new by visiting www.uptownnormal.com.

Tulley is uptown marketing manager.

Open April - December Tues.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun 1-5 Admission: $3 adult; $1 student

2014 EVENTS

Tour the restored C.H. Moore Victorian Mansion and Farm Museum and visit our unique Gift Shop!

Quilt Show June 1-30 Apple & Pork Festival Sept. 27 & 28 Candlelight Tours Nov. 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26

219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton, IL • 217-935-6066 www.chmoorehomestead.org

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Annual Sweet Corn Blues Festival returns to uptown Normal on Aug, 23-24.

DANVERS DAYS August 15, 16 and 17 Bags Tournament, Carnival, Craft Show, Raffles, Community Auction, 5K Neon Night Race, Tractor Pull, Parade, Kids Games, Food, Live Entertainment, Talent Show, and Much More in the Park

Beer Tent and Custom Bike Show downtown For our complete schedule please visit our website: www.danversdays.org

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Who’s Who in Real Estate Cindy Eckols

Anne Fleer, GRI

Sheryl Scott

Becky Gerig

RE/MAX Choice

Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate

RE/MAX Choice

At the heart of my success lies the great satisfaction I get from helping people. I always have my clients’ best interests at heart; I am honest and truthful and always try to stay in touch with them. I was #1 in the state of Illinois for RE/MAX in 2010 for GCI. I have had the #1 Team in McLean County and Bloomington - Normal in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and continue to strive to hold that position.

Service is my top priority.

In addition to being a Broker with RE/MAX Choice, I am Cindy a developer, Eckols having developed the rural subdivision named “Cloverhill.” I greatly enjoyed developing Cloverhill and certainly gained a great deal of knowledge and experience in that endeavor. Developing also has enhanced my knowledge and experience in working with new construction and builders.

A personal note before I close - I am a farm girl from Armington, a small town near Bloomington/Normal. I like to think my local knowledge and my love of this community, McLean County and the surrounding counties in Central Illinois shows in my energetic approach to my profession. I have also been a teacher in the community and surrounding areas and I have a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois. My husband, Tom, grew up in Bloomington and is an attorney at State Farm.

We have two daughters, Molly and Cally. I’m excited because Cally is on my team! My family supports me tremendously.

I’m very fortunate. #1 Volume Agent in BNAR. Contact Cindy today at 309- 532-1616, or by email cindy@ cindyeckols.com

A native of Bloomington, Anne is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Degree in Business Administration/ Marketing.

She is familiar with the area, the schools, and the community – all important factors if you are relocating to McLean County. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Heart of America, she worked in the financial industry and held positions in mortgage lending, marketing, and was also the comptroller of a financial institution. She then was asked to join a Marketing/ Sales team for a Fortune 50 Communications Company supporting one of their largest customers, where she was recognized as being in the top 1% of the company’s sales force. She has experience in lending, marketing, contract negotiations, advertising, and customer service – all important facets of a real estate transaction. Anne has been actively involved in the community having served on the Boards of The United Way and The Arthritis Foundation.

In addition she has worked with the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, The Children’s Advocacy center, her church, and the schools in the area. She measures her success by delighting her customers.

She can be reached at 309-826-2178, afleer@cbhoa.com, or via her website at www.annefleer.com.

Sheryl is a multi-million dollar producer and brings over 24 years in sales experience and business management. She has been a native of McLean County for most of her life, and a Realtor/Broker for the past 20 years. Expertise in creating luxurious homes has created a new company known as Executive Homes, Inc. She is consistently recommended for tremendous results in residential sales. Sheryl has used her design skills to help her clients make their homes “market ready” and more competitive in todays market.

Her premier marketing package repeatedly produces success stories for Seller’s in even the most diffi cult market situations.

Sheryl has a long list of past clients who readily refer her to friends and family. Creative thinking, a positive attitude and excellent service are the keys to her success. Sheryl was the fi rst agent in Bloomington/ Normal to post her business on the Internet over 18 years ago, and continues to offer stateofthe- art marketing technology.

Sheryl has mentored new agents to successful career results. For proven results, call Sheryl when buying, selling, or building. www.bloomingtonillinoisrealestate.com or 309-825-1096

Becky is a life time resident of BL/NL. She attended University High School and Illinois State University. She is married to Doug Gerig who is from the Gridley area who sells Commercial Real Estate for Douglas R. Gerig Commercial Properties. They have eight wonderful children and their family attends Heartland Community Church.

Becky is very passionate about her Real Estate career.

She has been selling Real Estate for 28 years and as a Veteran Agent she has earned many accomplishments and awards over the years. In 2012 she was in the top 50 agents in the community and made the 100% Club with RE/MAX International. She prides herself in enjoying all aspects of the business. She is a specialist in many areas: first time home buyers, relocation buyers, listing of existing homes and new construction. She is very comfortable in the New Construction arena because of her father and brother being in the business as Gannaway Construction. She provides a one hour consultation free for discussing any of your Real Estate needs. Please call her at 309-212-4120 or text her the same number or email her at BeckyGerig@remax.net.

Becky’s spiritual belief is John 3:16!

The Haas Sisters Tracy Haas Riley & Kristen Haas Oliver

Tom Krieger

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate

Meet Tom Krieger, Relocation Specialist for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate.

He has specialized in residential New Construction and Relocation, and Luxury Home Sales for the past 35 years.

He is an 8 time Chairman’s Circle Gold Award Winner.

Tom was named “Listing Agent of the Year” and also “Realtor of the Year” for Prudential Snyder Real Estate 2006 and 2007.

In 2009, Since relocating to the area in 1996, Tom has enjoyed working in Bloomington-Normal’s excellent market.

Tom is currently a member of the BNAR Board of Directors.

Tom’s sales volume exceeded 15 million in 2013.

Tom believes that buying or building a new home should be an enjoyable experience.

He feels that buyers need someone with the background and “know-how” to take care of the details so that it can be enjoyable.

Tom offers that expertise and exceptional service.

You can contact Tom at (309) 275-0659 or (309) 664-1854. kriegcrew@aol.com

Meet the Haas Sisters: Tracy Haas Riley and Kristen Haas Oliver of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate. These sisters of real estate bring high energy and a strong commitment to their business. They are dedicated to providing a positive experience for their clients whether they are buying or selling. In addition to their over 25 years combined real estate experience, both sisters are graduates of Illinois State University. This Sister Team always strives to do their best to get you the very best home at the very best price! And if you are selling, you won’t be disappointed in their marketing commitment to your home!

They welcome new clients to call or e-mail them to see for themselves the dedication and results that they provide.

They also want to thank loyal clients for their business and are grateful for their referrals. Both are really appreciated!

Visit them at their web site at: www.TheHaasSisters.com or call Tracy at 309-275-6590 or Kristen at 309-838-6082

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Al Legg

Liliana Taimoorazi

RE/MAX Choice

Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

AL LEGG Broker, CRS, CSP, RMM, QSC Al has worked for 38 years as a Full-Time Real Estate Professional in 1976 and became a Broker in 1982, placing him with RE/MAX CHOICE, serving as a Realtor® for over 38 years. Al Legg was awarded #1 RE/ MAX Sales Agent of the Year Award in All of 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 in S.Illinois/ MO Region.

He also was named #1 as the 2013 Sales Associate of the Year for RE/ MAX Choice and has held this title since 2002. His professionalism and enthusiasm has earned him the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2014.

Al was born and raised in Pontiac, IL. He has been married to Jan for 35 years & one daughter Anne married to Matt and a granddaughter, Kaelyn. He cares about this community and strives to ensure that every client receives top quality service. He specializes in First Time Buyers, Working with Veterans, Retirees, Relocation, New Construction and working with all Buyers & Sellers in any price range.

He goes above and beyond just to provide 110% Customer Satisfaction to all of his Clientele. You can’t go wrong with AL LEGG.

Nate Alexander Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate I have been in sales for over 25 years. I have been a Broker for Prudential Snyder Real Estate for almost 5 years.

I take pride in listening to my clients and serving them based on their wants and needs. I’m here to serve you, please give me a call 309-706-0759.

Your Broker & Friend Nate ”The Great” Alexander

Working hard with dedication pays off; Being a successful Real Estate Broker is just the proof of how I have earned my Clients’ trust, loyalty & referral. I have the privilege of loving my job and dedicating all my resources to provide the best Customer Service to my Clients with professionalism and knowledge of the market. I have Multi-cultural Background, and know several languages such as Italian, Persian, understand Spanish and Russian. Graduated from ISU in Business Information Systems and have kept investing in education and technology to help me accomplish my Clients’ objectives in buying or selling their houses for the best possible value and in a timely manner. See for yourselves and let me assist you through the whole process to make your move to be a smooth and a pleasant one working hard but smart for you! Please call, text or email me at any time for all your Real Estate needs!

Mobile:309-826-5559 Office: 309-664-3615 www.lilianacbhoa.com Email: ltaimoorazi@cbhoa.com

Lynn Lister Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

LIST WITH LISTER A resident of BloomingtonNormal for over 30 years, Lynn knows the community, schools, and neighborhoods.

First time home buyers have so many questions and Lynn works hard to get all the answers.

Lynn uses the right tools to price your home for sale too! Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Circle, Marketing Specialist, Relocation Specialist, GRI. Call 309-287-6610 today! llister@cbhoa.com

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Who’s Who in Real Estate Larry & Candy Foster Century 21 Aper Realty

About Us...

I started my construction business in 1973 and received my real estate license in 1974.

Since then, I have built, owned, single, multi-family, retail office, churches, warehouse, agricultural and development properties.

Candy is a licensed Broker SFR and assisting Larry Foster construction and real estate management and accounting since 1981.

We feel with our vast knowledge and experience that we will be an Candy Foster asset to buyers, sellers and investors.

Call Larry at 309-824-2700 or Candy at 309-838-1032

Nancy Brady

Deb Connor

Roger K. Monke

RE/MAX Choice

Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

Area Wide Services, LLC

Nancy Brady is a full-time REALTOR® with 27 years of experience. A native of Bloomington-Normal, she has always been active in the community, especially with Easter Seals and St. Joseph Hospital. She has sold over $195,000,000 in real estate.

She is very involved with her 13 grandchildren.

Nancy enjoys golf and her time with friends. She appreciates the loyalty of all the new friends she has had the opportunity to work with and feels fortunate to have them as her best source of referrals. Nancy really cares about your needs and wants to find the best home for you.

If you are selling, she will work very hard to make it easy for you. She will always call you back with a smile.

309-242-1311 309-664-8517

#1 Agent in 2011-2012-2013 #1 Company in McLean County I get results!

Call 309-531-1912.

I am a top producer and have been providing real estate services to our community for over 20 years.

I am well established in the community and have many satisfied clients and an extensive network of professional and local clients.

I am a full service agent.

I am associated with many relocation companies and universities.

I advertise your property on several websites, including www.cbhoa.com and www. bnrealtors.com Email: dconnor@cbhoa.com.

CALL DEB TODAY!

Belinda Trunell

Sandy Slingsby

Greg Zavitz

RE/MAX Choice

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

BELINDA TRUNELL is an outstanding RE/MAX Agent/ Broker that takes pride in helping clients. She strives to exceed their expectations by providing personable service. Belinda is a RE/MAX 100% Club, Executive Club, and Above the Crowd member. She is recognized as one of the top leaders in relocation, new construction, and overall sales.

If you appreciate downhome southern hospitality, please contact Belinda for all of your real estate needs. And don’t forget, she is never too busy for your referrals!

Please contact Belinda by email at belindatrunell@remax.net or by phone at 309-287-6105.

Sandy moved to B/N in 1965 and has been a Realtor since 1993. U of W, Madison B.S., and ISU, M.S. and has continued her education by obtaining a GRI designation.

With 30 years of teaching experience, 28 at Chiddix Junior High School, Sandy knows the value of doing her homework.

Educating her clients about buying and/ or selling is second nature to her. She has the knowledge and experience to help you make your decisions easier. Buying or selling, Sandy makes the grade. Call Sandy today!

Mobile 309-824-3652.

I am a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University.

I use a team approach with the help of one licensed agent and one unlicensed office manager.

I have averaged over $10 million in sales and 60-75 homes sold each of the last 10 years.

Hire a knowledgeable professional with 29 years’ experience and the tools to get the job done.

I will give your home more internet exposure than any other agent in town.

Call me and I will show you my sales system...309-275-4734 gregzavitz@gmail.com www.HomesInBloomingtonIL.com

Owner/Managing Broker of AWS with 29 years of Real Estate Marketing, Property Management and Construction Services. The AWS TEAM of licensed Real Estate Brokers’ are committed to SERVICE! Buyer and Seller Services, Investor Services, and General Contracting and Construction Services.

Contracting and Construction Services includes 30 years of new home/residential and commercial improvements, response to emergency situations and preventative maintenance programs.

Increasing property values for the homeowner and net operating income for the investor is always a major consideration. Please call AWS for assistance in meeting your Real Estate goals.

Office: 309-829-4800, Cell: 309-825-9111, E-Mail: areawideservices@comcast.net

Jack Ruch Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate

Jack Ruch has been in the Real Estate business since 1971.

He moved to the Twin Cities in 1987, sold Real Estate and has been a Home Builder, giving him the edge when selling homes knowing the ins and outs of construction.

He also manufactures custom moldings for homes.

He enjoys working with people and finding them the home of their dreams. Should you find a home that isn’t quite what you were dreaming of, he can help you make it that way. Call him today at 309-824-0293.

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Mike & Jean Hutson

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Mike and Jean Hutson www.TheHutsonTeam.com Mike and Jean bring buyers and sellers together using the latest technology. Whether you are moving across town or across the country-our aim is to make your move as stress free as possible. We can assist you with re-designing your space before you list your property; and research the properties you may want to see for your next purchase. THE DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP IS ALIVE AND WELL! Looking for a New Address... we can help.

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Ivey Weaver RE/MAX Choice

Why choose Ivey Weaver, G.R.I., C.R.S? With over 46 years as a fulltime licensed REALTOR, a recipient of the BNAR Hall of Fame “Lifetime Achievement Award” and RE/MAX International Hall of Fame. “She has discovered that caring for clients is the most important aspect of her job.” She has an abundance of energy and enthusiasm and loves to find the perfect match for both the Seller and the Buyer. Ivey and Ed have two sons, Mark and David. For all your real estate needs call Ivey at (309)8256012 or visit her website at www.iveyweaver.remaxagent.com

Amanda Capodice Kinsella, MBA Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate Amanda is a lifelong resident of Bloomington Normal and became a full time real estate agent after graduating from ISU in 2006.

Amanda has helped more than 150 families buy or sell real estate and in 2013, closed over 6.9 million in sales.

Amanda always does what is in the best interest of her clients and strives every day to provide top notch service. Please visit AmandaKinsella.com to learn how Amanda will make your property, her priority.

Mobile: (309) 212-2276 Amanda@AmandaKinsella.com

Donna Epperson Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

Donna Epperson gets the job done for you! Donna is a multi million dollar producer and a full service agent. She is well established in the community and has an extensive network of professional and local clients.

Making connections means anticipating needs and getting results. She is associated with a number of relocation companies. Donna advertises your property on many websites to get the most exposure for you. In the end, results are what are important.

Email: DonnaEpperson@gmail. com.

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Keith Troutman

Kathy DiCiaula

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate

Keith Troutman is a long time resident of the Bloomington/ Normal area. Since becoming a Real Estate agent in 2004 he has consis tently put his clients first. Keith’s dedication, attention to detail, and passion for real estate has contributed to his success!

His commitment to providing prompt, personal service to his clients has earned him a reputation for quality within the community.

You can call or text Keith at (309) 826-1737 or email keith@keithtroutman.com You can also visit Keith at his website keithtroutman.com

Kathy has been a resident of McLean County since attending ISU with her husband Guy, Project Manager for Kaisner Homes. As a former teacher, Kathy knows the value of helping her clients understand the buying and selling processes. Her designations include Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI). Honesty, responsiveness, knowledge, and communication are her priorities. She knows how to work through the details and is committed to the best interests of her clients. Just call Kathy D. Ph. 309-824-4242 kathyd@snyderre.com www.kathydiciaula.snyderre.com

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Downtown Bloomington in full swing for summer fun Tricia Stiller For The Pantagraph‌

‌B L O O M I N G T O N — Things are heating up in downtown Bloomington this summer.

The Downtown Bloomington Association’s awardwinning Farmers’ Market is in full swing, with more than 70 vendors serving up locally-grown produce, farm-fresh meats, eggs, dairy, prepared foods, fine art, live music and kids’ activities every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon through the end of October.

The DBA also continues its First Friday events, with the return of a premiere First Friday, the Tour de Metro. This self-guided walking tour through downtown’s beautiful upper story lofts will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6.

This year’s tour will feature 11 spaces, including the Mid-City Hotel hosted by The Spirits of Bloomington who will be sharing haunted tales of yesteryear, and the Asahel Gridley Mansion at the Oaks that has been redeveloped into luxurious living spaces. Tickets are available online. For more information, visit www.downtownbloomington.org.

There is a variety of other cool events planned, including: Get your Kicks and learn about downtown’s connection to the legendary Route 66 when the Car Community Automobile Club, Twin City Cruisers and the McLean County Antique Automobile Club “Cruise-In” to the historic downtown from 3 to 9 p.m.

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View classics, muscle cars, hot rods and more, and listen to live music by the Bygones. Special Route

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Jack Muirhead of Bloomington buys tomatoes from Brown’s Produce of Bloomington at the downtown Bloomington Farmers Market in 2013.

66 themed activities will be offered at the McLean County Museum of History, including a presentation by John Weiss from the Illinois Route 66 Association; there also will be an auction of a vintage road sign — a must have for any car lovers collection.

The popular WGLT Summer Concert hits the square on June 14. This annual street party has another great music lineup this year, with Sweet Megg and the Wayfarers opening the show at 5 p.m., followed by Felix y Los Gatos at 6:30 p.m., then this year’s headliner, local blues sensation Matthew Curry taking the stage at 8 p.m.

T h e B l o o m i n g to n Parks, Recreation and Culture Department continues its long-running lunchtime summer concert series in Wither’s Park from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday in June. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy lunch outside while you listen to Patrick Campbell on June 4, duo Kris and John on June 11, Brian Chobin, June 18, and Marc Boon on June 25.

Over at the Bloomington Center for the Performing

Arts, the Bayou Bash will kick off at 5 p.m. June 21 at Lincoln Park (the outdoor green space just south of the venue). Enjoy the sounds and tastes of Louisiana with rotating local and regional bands on the CEFCU stage, and a variety of Cajun dishes and snacks and a host of beverages available for purchase.

(Admission to the concert is free).

Taste of Summer is a new outdoor fest that combines the best of the event formerly known as Hot August Nights with Downtown Pub Crawl, and will make its debut July 26. Mark your calendars now. More details will be available soon!

Toward the end of summer, the BloomingtonNormal Jaycees return with the hugely popular Bruegala, a Beer and Music Fest fundraiser Aug. 22-23. Sample some of the world’s best beers and enjoy some great music, while helping to raise money for local charities.

So, if you still think there’s nothing to do this summer in Bloomington-Normal, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of these and other activities. After all, everyone needs a little down time.

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LeRoy will be smokin’ again in mid-June Pantagraph staff

‌LeROY — To organizers of the LeRoy’s annual there’s no better way to enjoy a summer day than to spend it barbecuing.

And who’s to argue?

The annual event, now in its 10th year, will be June 13-14 in the city park near the downtown area.

The barbecue extravaganza has grown every year since it began and this year there is another new

addition: a Kids Que for kids in two age categories: 9 to 12; and teens, 13 to 16.

Their category is a pretty simple one — hamburgers.

Keith and Maritta Taylor are in charge; call 309-530-2774 or email kmtaylor74@ymail. com for more information.

And, while the main attraction will the the barbecue contest running both days, there is a variety of other events going on.

Entertainment at 7 p.m.

Friday night is headlined

by Pop Bottles & Friends, a country, bluegrass and gospel group while the Illinois Central Banjo Club will entertain from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The American Legion breakfast is from 6 to 10 a.m.

Saturday with a car show, hosted by the LeRoy Racing & Hot Rod Association, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day.

As usual, there will be trophies and cash prizes handed out to the best barbecue cooks.

For more information on Smokin’ in the Park, visit www.leroy.org. or contact the following people: Hap and Becky Zook, 309962-9444; Nancy and Bob Spratt, 309-962-6701; or Terri Caldwell, 309-8245364.

And, don’t forget that later in the summer, from Aug. 19-23, the community will CARLOS T. MIRANDA, The Pantagraph file phot‌ host its annual LeRoy Fall Festival, one of the longest- Mitch Hardesty, left, and Mike Lewis, right, of the South running late-summer fests Camp BBQ team, grill chicken during the Smokin’ in the Park competition at Kiwanis Park in downtown LeRoy. in the area.

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‌BLOOMINGTON — Tina Salamone has a simple answer when asked about Bloomington’s summer theater program.

“You better believe we’re doing theater in beautiful Miller Park this summer,” said Salamone, director of the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. “It’s the perfect setting to produce a classic American musical...”

That musical is Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” which Salamone calls an affectionate homage to Smalltown, USA of a bygone era.

The play follows fasttalking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying musical instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows to organize — despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.

His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the Librarian. Hit songs include “Ya Got Trouble (Right Here in River City),” “76 Trombones,” “Wells Fargo

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Music rehearsals, like this one from Miller Park’s “Schoolhouse Rock” production several years ago, are part of how the young actors get prepared for the annual productions put on

by Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Department.

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Spotlight Summer Theatre Workshop For: Ages: 8-17 years Location: BCPA Creativity Center When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 7-18 Cost: $50 More information: 309-434-2777

“Music Man” performances (matinee performances are new this season) 7:30 p.m., July 26 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., July 27 7:30 p.m., Aug. 1 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Aug. 2 (rain date: 2 p.m., Aug. 3)

production, which are open to all ages, will take place Wagon,” “Till There Was June 9-10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Auditions and You” and “Gary, Indiana.”

A u d i t i o n s f o r t h e most rehearsals will take

place at the BCPA’s Creativity Center, located a block north of the BCPA at 107 E. Chestnut St. Parking and the entrance are on the south side of the building off of Locust Street.

“I treat all auditions the same,” Salamone said, “whether they are professional or amateur productions. We’ll want you to call 309-434-2764 to schedule a 10-minute audition appointment.”

Those auditioning are asked to prepare a monologue, poem or story no longer than two minutes

and be prepared to sing.

They are closed auditions, “meaning the only other people in the room will be a part of the production team. Other performers will not be in the room with you as you read and sing,” she said.

As in years past, any participants ages 8-17, must be enrolled in the 60-hour BCPA Spotlight Summer Theatre Workshop, an intensive theater overview.

Participants will learn the elements of theatrical

production, including: theater protocols and terminology; mental and physical preparation; script analysis; character development; design and technical aspects (scenery, lighting, sound, props, costumes, make-up); and more.

The workshop is an educational component to the summer theater program that is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council and the McLean County Arts Center.

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Dirt Classic includes garage sale Bruce Yentes byentes@pantagraph.com‌

‌FAIRBURY — Rather than simply transferring “treasures” with 50-cent price tags from one basement to another, the folks in Fairbury have hit upon a novel idea to ge t u se d Tu p p e rwa re and Elvis impersonating, guitar-playing gorillas and mounted fish singing Motown hits from the 70s out of the community altogether.

Based on the number of out-of-town visitors to last year’s Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury’s American Legion Speedway, a citywide garage/yard sale has been slated in conjunction with this year’s racing event July 25-26.

In 68 years of auto racing at the venerable dirttrack facility, this year’s Prairie Dirt Classic is the first event that’s ever spawned a two-day bastion for bargain-hunters.

It’s an encouraging sign for track promoter Matt Curl, the American Legion and the Fairbury Fair Board

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Bobby Pierce (32), Georgia driver Dale McDowell (17) and Moweaqua’s Shannon Babb battle three-wide to the finish line in last year’s Prairie Dirt Classic, won by Babb, at Fairbury’s American Legion Speedway.

in their efforts to trans- old signature event into a form the track’s 25-year community-wide celebration.

“The support of the town for the racetrack has always been solid and we want to give them an event that can be built upon,” said Curl, who is also the general manager at Fairbury’s Indian Creek Golf and Country Club.

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sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, a national tour that will stage 44 events in 21 states this year. Because of its $25,000 top prize, the Prairie Dirt Classic is considered one of the tour’s “crown jewels.”

Last year’s 100-lap main event at Fairbury was a gem. Held before a record crowd and competitive from start to finish, the battle among some of the nation’s top dirt late model drivers came down to a three-wide, doorbanging, paint-trading, last-lap sprint to the checkered flag that was won by Moweaqua’s Shannon Babb.

“It was, honestly, one for

the ages,” Curl said.

Competition like that has attracted a swath of hard-core followers who showed up in campers and RVs to make a weekend of it in Fairbury a year ago. The track did its best to accommodate their needs during their stay.

“We had 230 registrations for camping spots last year and when they arrived, each one of them got a booklet that was sort of a community guide,” Curl said. “Gunner Sullivan (of Normal) and his staff put the guide together and included everybody, re s ta u ra n ts a n d t h e i r hours, the shops in town, everybody.”

Fans this year will find

a spiffy new scoreboard that’s connected electronically to transponders on the race cars to provide immediate timing and scoring information.

There’s also a 6- by 16-foot video board that’s part of the new package.

While remodeling of the concession stand continues on the “fairgrounds midway” side of the track, a new concession stand has gone up behind the backstretch.

“We’re definitely springboarding off last year’s event and trying to make it bigger and better,” Curl said. “We hold ourselves to high standards, so there’s definitely more to prove this year.”

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Swimming Pools Normal‌ Anderson Aquatic Center‌ 100 S. Maple St., off East College Avenue; 309-4549550 Season: May 31-Aug. 10 Hours: 11 a.m.8 p.m. daily Features: Three swimming pools, two body slides, plenty of sun and shade areas. The kiddie water play area is zero-depth with small waterslide, water cannons, a submarine play/ slide structure and lots of spray toys.

Admission: $6 for adults 16 and over; $5 for children 3-15 years old; free for kids 2 and under.

Fairview Family Aquatic Center‌ 800 N. Main St.; 309CARLOS T. MIRANDA, The Pantagraph file photo‌ 454-9555 Deven Morgan carries Rienna Ijams, 7, center, while playing with family members Kara Mechling, 17, left, and Randie Lay, right, at Holiday Pool in Season: May 24-Sept. 1 Bloomington.

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Fe a t u r e s : 2 5 - m e te r length pool for competitive swimming, 1- and 3-meter diving boards, a two-flume slide and a separate wading pool for preschoolers.

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Features: Includes a zero-depth children’s pool with play features,

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Hazy Hills G.C.‌ Hudson 309-726-9200 Par: 35 Yardage: 2,900 Greens fees: $9 Practice range: No

The Den at Fox Creek‌ Bloomington 309-434-2300 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,422 Greens fees: M-Th $32; F-Sun $42 (Frequent player card: M-Th $24; F-Sun $31) Practice range: Yes Website: www.thedengc. com

Kaufman Park G.C.‌ Eureka 309-467-2523 Par: 34 Yardage: 2,767 Greens fees: 9 holes: $10; 18 holes: $16 Practice range: No

Highland Park G.C.‌ Bloomington 309-434-2200 Par: 70 Yardage: 5,539 Greens fees: M-Th $17; F-Sun $19 (Frequent player card: M-Th $13; F-Sun $15) Practice range: No Website: www.highland parkgc.com

LeRoy Country Club‌ LeRoy 309-962-3421 Par: 71 Yardage: 5,681 Greens fees: 9 holes $7, 18 holes $14 Practice range: Chipping area

Ironwood G.C.‌ Normal 309-454-9620 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,456 Greens fees: M-F $24, Weekends $26; Seniors (60-older) and juniors (17-under) $17 after 2 p.m. on weekends Practice range: Yes We b s i t e : w w w. go l f ironwood.org

The Links at Ireland Grove‌ Bloomington 309-661-8040 Par: 29 Yardage: 1,590 Greens fees: $10, $5 under age 6 Practice range: Yes We b s i t e : w w w.t h e linksatirelandgrove.com

Prairie Vista G.C.‌ Bloomington 309-434-2217 Par: 72

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Yardage: 6,427 G r e e n s f e e s : M -T h $32; F-Sun $34 (Frequent player card: M-Th $24; F-Sun $26) Practice range: Yes W e b s i t e : w w w. prairievistagc.com

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Lincoln Elks C.C.‌ Lincoln 217-732-4010 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,100 Greens fees: 9 holes $15, 18 holes $26 Practice range: Yes

North Greens G.C.‌ Atlanta 217-648-5500 Par: 36 Yardage: 3,290 Greens fees: 9 holes $10, 18 holes $16; Seniors: 9 h o l e s $ 8, 1 8 h o l e s $13 (M-F) Practice range: Yes

Normal 309-438-8065 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,160 Greens fees: M-F $32, Pontiac Elks C.C.‌ Weekends $35; Seniors: Pontiac M-F $20, Weekends $23; 815-842-1249 Juniors: M-F $20, WeekPar: 72 David Proeber, The Pantagraph file photo‌ ends $23 Yardage: 6,579 Practice range: Short Mike Armstrong hits his ball from the fairway onto the the ninth green at The Den at Fox Fees: M-F $20, Weekgame area Creek Golf Course. ends $24 Website: www.isugolf.

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Ride, charity turns no one away ‌DOWNS — The Miles of Smiles bike ride — like the charity it benefits, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital — turns no one away.

Taking part in organized bike rides, especially those that raise money for charity, is one way to pass the time in the summer.

Founder Phil Warlow of Hudson said Miles of Smiles is “a unique bike ride because it’s free.”

Warlow, also known as “Geno,” said, “I don’t turn people away — just like St.

Jude’s. They don’t turn people away. They don’t care if you’re rich or poor.”

A donation jar is set out at the ride and people give as much or as little as they want.

Despite the lack of an entrance fee, race organizers includes goodies, including well-stocked food stops staffed by volunteers. This year, the first 200 participants will receive soft running caps with the ride’s logo, a series of smiley faces.

There also are medals for those completing their first “century ride, or 100 miles.

Each year, about 200 to 300

riders take part, Warlow said. Last year, the ride raised almost $12,700, Warlow said.

“It comes straight from the heart,” he said.

Warlow recalled a year when 43 cents in change was found at the bottom of the jar at the end of the day.

One person asked if the loose change upset him. But Warlow said he was happy, not upset.

“That means I got every bit of money in their pockets,” he explained.

Miles of Smiles can be traced back to 2002.

“I’d never done a century ride,” Warlow said, so he

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“It was an atrocious day,” Warlow said, with wind blowing 25 to 30 mph — most of it a headwind because of how he set the route.

Only one person completed the century. It wasn’t Warlow. He and two others stopped after 60 miles.

To this day, Miles of Smiles still includes a route of about 100 miles, 60 miles and 25 miles.

The 60-mile route is “in honor of us who wimped out the first year,” Warlow said.

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31: Noche De Fiesta Seis with Angel Melendez & 911 Mambo Orchestra and DJ Caballero; Latin music and dance event; 8-11 p.m., Peoria Civic Center Ballroom, Peoria.

31: Pontiac Heritage Days & A Civil War Living History; Civil War encampment and related history activities, food, kids’ activities, quilt show, more; all day on downtown square, Pontiac.

31: Tri-Shark Triathlon/ Duathlon Classic; swimm i n g / b i k i n g /r u n n i n g event; 8 a.m., Comlara Park, near Hudson.

31: Star Birth and Open Clusters; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 8:45 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

31: Whose Live Anyway?; improv comedy show with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Evans, Jeff B. Davis; 7:30 p.m., Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

31: WWE Live; with John Cena, Randy Orton, The Shield, Wyatt Family, more; 7:30 p.m., Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield.

31-6/1: Civil War Medical Encampment; Civil War reenactors and activities; Old State Capitol grounds, downtown Springfield.

31-6/1: World War II Comes Alive; living history event, with encampments, vehicles, displays, battle re-enactments, more; 1 0 a . m . - 4 p. m . , W. H .

Sommer Park, near Peoria.

31-10/25: Downtown Bloomington Association Farmers Market; locally grown produce and more, entertainment, activities; 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, downtown square.

Summer Fun Heartland Theatre Company, Normal.

6: Dierks Bentley, Tyler Farr and Jon Pardi; country singers; 8 p.m., Three Sisters Park, near Chillicothe.

6: First Friday; special activities at galleries and businesses, including Tour De Metro (see below); 5 - 8 p. m . , d ow n tow n Bloomington.

6 : L u t h e r Va n D r o s s Review with Jay McSwain and Jumaane Hendricks; tribute to R&B singer; 7 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

6: Tour De Metro; selfguided walking tour of 11 Lori Ann Cook-Neisler, The Pantagraph file photo‌ downtown Bloomington Several children from Milestones Early Learning Center spaces, with “Metro Bash” dance to the music performed by Patrick Campbell at after-party at Castle TheWithers Park in downtown Bloomington during the first of atre Lofts; 4-8 p.m.. the Lunchtime Concerts of 2013.

6-7: Clinton City-Wide Rummage Sales; sales a t va r i o u s l o c a t i o n s 31-6/1: International Uptown Normal.

Music, Wine and Beer Fes4-8: International Caril- around Clinton. tival; live bands, wine/beer lon Festival; carillon play6-7: Farmer City City-Wide tastings; Mackinaw Valley ers from around world in Vineyard, near Mackinaw. nightly concerts; 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Rees Carillon in JUNE‌ Washington Park, Springfield.

1: Champagne British Car 4, 11, 18, 25: Lunchtime Festival; exhibit of British- Concerts; free noon-hour made autos, including Aus- concerts with local pertin Healey; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., formers; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dav i d Dav i s M a n s i o n Withers Park, downtown grounds, Bloomington.

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1: Mindless Behavior and 4-9/24: Downs Village The OMG Girls; pop groups; Market; locally grown pro6 p.m., Peoria Civic Cen- duce, meat, baked goods, more; 4-6 p.m. Wednester, Peoria.

1-30: Quilted Keepsakes days, southwest edge of 2014; annual summer quilt Downs, off I-74. show, C.H. Moore Home5: Kentucky Headhunters; country-rock group; stead, Clinton.

3: B.B. King and Tallan 7 p.m., Fletcher Park, Noble Latz; blues legend Mt. Zion. and protege; 7:30 p.m., 5: Rodney Crowell; counBloomington Center for try singer; 8 p.m., Castle the Performing Arts.

Theatre, Bloomington.

3, 10, 17, 24: Summertime 5, 12, 19, 26: Summertime Stories in the Park; free live Stories in the Park; themed storytelling from Twin City storytelling entertainment Tale Spinners; 10 a.m., from Twin City Tale SpinMiller Park Bandstand, ners; 10 a.m., Connie Link Bloomington.

Amphitheater, Normal.

3-9/16: Uptown Normal 5-29: Heartland TheTrailside Farmers Market; atre Company 10-Minute locally grown produce and Play Festival: Fowl Plays; more, 3:30-6 p.m. Tues- annual short play fest, days on Constitution Trail, with eight winning entries East Beaufort Street in tied to “fowl play” theme;

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Garage Sales; sales at more than 30 locations throughout Farmer City.

6-7: Paxton Town-Wide Garage Sales; sales at more than 100 locations through out Paxton.

6-8: The Little Mermaid; Penguin Project of McLean County production of musical; University High School Stroud Auditorium, Normal.

6-8: Tremont Turkey Festival; turkey foods, games, bed races, entertainment, more; downtown Tremont and Tremont Park.

7: Barn Quilts of DeWitt County Spring-Summer Tour; guided bus tour of 10 barn quilts through DeWitt County, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

7: Civil War Living History Day; themed exhibits, small skirmish, outside exhibits, more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Simpkins Military Museum, Heyworth.

7: Comlara Park Beach Blowout and Wacky Water Olympics; special waterrelated activities and contests; noon-3 p.m., Glasener Beach at Comlara Park near Hudson.

7: Connie Smith; Grand Ole Opry country singer; 8 p.m., PrimeTime Country Opry at Olympia High School, Stanford.

7: Gala of the Royal Horses; touring equestrian show; 7 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

7: Jammin’ for Hammitt Benefit Concert; Hammitt School fund-raiser with five local acts; 7 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

7: Moss Avenue Antique Sale & Festival; sidewalk sales up and down historic avenue, food stands, e n te r ta i n m e n t , m o re ; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Moss Avenue in Peoria.

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7: National Trail Days Celebration; guided hikes, nature-related activities, more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

7: Route 66 Cruise-In; more than 300 vehicles, live bands, Route 66-themed activities; 2-9 p.m., downtown Bloomington square.

7: Zoo To Do; Peoria Zoological Society fundraiser, with three-course gourmet dinner, entertainment, live animals, more; Peoria Zoo, Peoria.

7-8: Patriot Day Americana; recreations/demonstrations of patriotic and daily village activities circa 1830s; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,.

New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

7- 8 : Towe r Pa r k A r t Festival; juried fine arts fair, live music, food; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tower Park, Peoria Heights.

8: Homes of Hope Benefit Car Show; car show, live music, food, raffles, more; noon-4 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, Mackinaw.

10 a n d 24 : Tuesday Music Under the Stars; free outdoor concerts; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

10-14: 73rd Midwest Charity Horse Show; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield.

11-14: The New Short Play Festival; Illinois Theatre and Definition Theatre Company festival; U of I Krannert Center, Urbana.

12: Jason Isbell and James McMurtry; Americana singer-songwriters; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre.

12: Velocity Glow Paint Party; black light-illuminated paint/dance party; 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center.

12-14: Steamboat Days Festival; riverfront carnival, entertainment stages, contests, games, more; downtown Peoria riverfront.

1 2 -14 : C h a t swo r t h H e r i t a ge Days ; carnival, entertainment, food, parade, more; downtown Chatsworth.

12-15: And the Winner Is ...; Vermillion Players production of comedy; Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac.

12-15 and 19-22: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; High School Summer Theater production of musical; 7:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

12 and 19: Loungeabout t h e Ro u n d a b o u t ; free live concerts; 6:30 p.m.

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13: Imagination Grove Day; family nature activities; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

13: Night Ranger; rock group; 7 p.m., Limelight Eventplex, Peoria.

13-14: Smokin’ in the Park; BBQ contest, with food, entertainment, car show, more; Kiwanis Park, downtown LeRoy. 13-15: Epiphany Carnival; 10th annual festival of live bands, carnival rides, food and more; Epiphany School grounds, Normal.

13-15: Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games; Olympic-style competition for disabled athletes; ISU Sports Complex, Normal.

13-15: Route 66 Motor Tour; 25th anniversary of annual Mother Road motorcade, with stops at

various Illinois towns along the way.

13-15: Route 66 TownWide Garage Sales; community sales; 7 a.m.dusk, various locations in Lincoln.

14: Happy Birthday to Miller Park Zoo; 123rd birthday party, with free cake and pizza; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

14: Morton Superhero Day; kids dressed as superheroes, related activities; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Morton.

14: Old House Society Tour; tours of six homes in North Normal Histo r i c N e i g h b o r h o o d ; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

14: Twin City Cruise rs : ‘ 5 0 s C a rs N i g h t ; 5-8:30 p.m., Towanda Plaza Shopping Center parking lot, Bloomington.

14: WGLT Summer Concert with Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers, Felix Y Los Gatos and Matthew Curry; annual free street concert; 3:30-10 p.m., downtown Bloomington square.

14-15: Art on the Promenade; juried fine arts fair, live music, food, more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Levee District in downtown East Peoria.

14-15: German-American Society Sommerfest; food, music games, more; noon-8 p.m.; H ickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

1 5 : Seve n d u st ; rock g r o u p ; 8 p . m . , C a s tle Theatre.

15: 3rd Sunday Marke t ; 450 vendors; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.., Interstate Center, Bloomington.

15: The Women of Duck Commander; live presentation by “Duck Dynasty” leading ladies; 5 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

15 and 29: Sunday Music Under the Stars; free outdoor concerts; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

16 : H a n g Lo os e C a r Show; car show, cruise and ‘50s-’60s celebration; downtown square and Humiston Riverside Park, Pontiac.

17: Ray L a M o n t a g n e and The Belle Brigade; fo l k - ro c k s i n ge r a n d group; 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center.

17: Richard Thompson Electric Trio and Field R e p o r t ; ro c k g ro u p s ; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre.

17-22: Piatt County Fair; fairgrounds at Cerro Gordo.

18-22: Metamora Old Settlers Days; carnival, entertainment, food tents, crafts, more; downtown Metamora square.

18-22: Sangamon County Fa i r ; with grandstand s h ows Swo n B ro t h e rs (6/18), Justin Moore (6/19), Lynyrd Skynyrd (6/20), Easton Corbin/Dustin Lynch/Tyler Farr (6/21); fair at New Berlin.

19: Old 97s; rock group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre.

19 and 26: Franklin Park Concerts and Ice Cream Socials; ice cream socials at 6 p.m., free Community Concert Band concerts at 7 p.m.; Franklin Park, Bloomington.

20: Gary Allan, Jamey Johnson and Zach Linley & The Rebel Daredevils; country singers; 7 p.m., The Corn Crib, Normal.

20: Plaza Palooza; live music and food as museum fundraiser; 7-10 p.m., C h i l d re n ’s D i s c ove r y Museum, Normal.

20: Tom Kiefer of Cinderella; rock singer; 7 p.m., Watseka Theatre, Watseka.

20-21: Glorious Garden Festival Walk; self-guided tours of B-N gardens, with festival and start point at David Davis Mansion, Bloomington.

20-22: Mack-Ca-Fest Farm Days; entertainment, food, carnival, more; Veterans Park and downtown area, Mackinaw.

20-22: Olde English Faire; medieval-themed festival, Wildlife Prairie Park, near Peoria.

21: Bayou Bash with Zydeco Crawdaddies; French Creole band headlining Louisiana-themed music and food festival; 5 p.m., CEFCU Summer Stage at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

21: Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival; Swedish summer fest with music, maypole, family activities, barn dance, more; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Bishop Hill State Historic Site.

21: Downtown Pontiac Fest; Taste of Livingston County food fair, entertainment, beer garden, classic and antique car cruise-in and activities; downtown Pontiac square.

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Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove 21: Open Cockpit Day; to u rs o f o p e n c o c k pits of various aircraft; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Aviation Museum, Bloomington.

21: Ringed World of the Solar System; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 9 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

22-28: Ford County Fair; with grandstand show (Parmalee, 6/24); fairgrounds at Melvin.

24: Gordon Lightfoot; pop-folk singer; 8 p.m., ISU Braden Auditorium, 2 7: B r e t t E l d r e d g e ; country singer; 8 p.m., BOS on the Plaza at Prairie

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2 7: D r e s s - U p M ov i e Night: Brave; 7:45 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

27: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Street Festival; food, music, children’s activities, tours, more; 5-9 p.m., downtown Mount Pulaski square.

27: REO Speedwagon, Rick Derringer and The Easthills; rock group and singers; 7:30 p.m., ISU Braden Auditorium.

27-28: Relay for Life; fund-raising event with relay, entertainment, more; noon-noon, Normal Community West High School.

27-28: School Yard Fine Arts Fair; local artists, live music, kids’ art tent, more;

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2 7- 2 9 : B l o o m i n g t o n Gold Corvette Show; swap meets, displays, more; U of I State Farm Center grounds, Champaign.

27-28: Champaign Blues, Brew & BBQ Festival; live blues bands (Nikki Hill,

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28: Abe’s River Race; 1830s-style river face, food, music, more; Petersburg.

28: Independence Day 1860; pioneer-era July 4 celebration and activities; noon-4 p.m., Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur.

28: Let’s Buzz the Gut Cruise Night; car cruise, auto-related vendors, food, music, more; 4-9 p.m., downtown Dwight.

28: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club Cruise-In; vinta ge ca rs a n d re l a te d activities; 5-9 p.m., downtown Lincoln.

2 8 : Ta i l s a n d P a w s Cruise-In for Shelter Pets; fund-raising car show featuring variety of makes; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., David Davis Mansion grounds, Bloomington.

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29: Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker and Smash Mouth; rock groups; 6 p.m., BOS on the Plaza at Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield.

29: Harbor Lights; a cappella group; 3 p.m. June 29, Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield.

29: Lucas Nelson & Promise of Real; countryrock group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre.

29: Pioneer Days; demonstrations of mid-19thc e n t u r y p i o n e e r l i fe , children’s games, more; 1-4 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, near Peoria.

29: The Yardbirds; classic British rock group; 7 p.m., Limelight Eventplex, Peoria.

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Quad; free concerts by faculty and guest artists; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

JULY‌ 2-6: Streator’s Fourth: America’s Best; weeklong July 4 celebration; downtown and various Streator locations.

3: Morton Fourth of July; live entertainment, food, fireworks at dusk; 5 p.m.dusk, Morton VFW. 3: Peoria Glen Oak Park Fourth of July; live entertainment, patriotic concert, fireworks; 4-10 p.m., Glen Oak Park Amphitheater, Peoria.

3: Roanoke Fourth of July; cruise-in, pork chop cookout, fireworks at dusk; 5-9 p.m., Mt. Jumbo Park and downtown Roanoke.

3-4: Capital City Celebration; entertainment, fireworks, more; Old State Capitol grounds, downtown Springfield.

3-4: Celebrate America; Ho l i d ay S p e c ta c u l a rproduced patriotic musical variety show; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

3-4: Downs Freedom Celebration; park concert (7/3), Fourth of July parade, fireworks and more; Dooley Park, Downs.

3-4: Hopedale Fourth of July Celebration; car show, flea market, carnival, live music, fireworks at dusk (7/4); downtown Hopedale and Hopedale Park.

3, 10, 17, 24: Loungeabout the Roundabout; free live concerts; 6:30 p.m.

Uptown Normal Circle.

4: Methodist Red, White and Boom!; riverfront Fourth of July festivities and fireworks; downtown riverfront, Peoria.

4: Champaign County Fre e d o m C e l e b r a t i o n ; parade, entertainment and fireworks; Parkland College

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Dodds Park, Champaign.

4: Chenoa July 4th Celebration; parade, day-long activities, fireworks at dusk; downtown Chenoa, City Park and Chenoa Football Field.

4: Clinton Fourth of July Celebration; entertainment, fireworks at dusk; downtown square inClinton and near Clinton High School/Junior High School.

4: Dwight July 4th Celebration; downtown Dwight.

4: Eureka Independence Day Celebration; parade, cookout, kids’ fishing derby, local entertainment, fireworks; 10 a.m.-dusk, Eureka Lake, Eureka.

4: Fairview Park Fourth of July Celebration; Family Aquatic Center activities/ contests, live band and Sky Concert fireworks at dusk; 9 a.m.-9:15 p.m., Fairview Park, Normal.

4: Freedom Fest 2014; games and entertain ment, fireworks at dusk; 3-10 p.m., Lake of the Woods, Mahomet.

4: Heyworth Fourth of July Celebration; fishing derby, food vendors,

live entertainment, fireworks at dusk; 6 a.m.9:30 p.m., Centennial Park, Heyworth.

4: Lake Bloomington F i rewo r ks ; dusk; Lake Bloomington, northeast of Hudson.

4: LeRoy Freedomfest; fireworks and more.

4: Lincoln Fourth of July Celebration; kids’ walking parade, water balloon fight, DJ, fireworks at dusk; 10 a.m.-dusk, Lincoln Park District, Lincoln.

4. Mackinaw Fourth of July; fireworks at dusk;

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4 : M e t a m o ra Fo u r t h of July Celebration; God & Country concert and activities; Metamora Park bandstand, Metamora.

4: Miller Park Fourth of July Celebration; all day, with fireworks Sky Concert at 9:15 p.m.; Miller Park, Bloomington.

4: Minonk Fourth of July Celebration; games, contests, chicken dinner, entertainment, fireworks; 11a.m.-dusk, West Side Park, Minonk.

4: Mount Pulaski Fourth

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of July Celebration; town-wide garage sales, entertainment, food, fireworks; downtown square, Mount Pulaski.

4: Paxton Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration; games, entertainment, fireworks; Pells Park, Paxton.

4: Pontiac Fireworks; dusk, Pontiac Elks Lodge grounds.

4: Sibley Fourth of July C e l e b ra t i o n ; car/cycle show, parade, kids’ games, cardboard boat regatta, entertainment, fireworks at dusk; 9 a.m.-dusk, downtown Sibley and Sibley Lake.

4: Towanda Fourth of July Celebration; flea market, games, parade, fireworks; downtown Towanda and other locations.

5: Comlara Park Ice Cream Social; ice cream and entertaiment; noon-4 p.m., Comlara Park, near Hudson.

5: Eddie Money and The Georgia Satellites; rock singer and group; 7 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

5: Sugar Grove Nature Center Exploration Day; g u i d e d h i ke s, c ra f ts, animal feedings, more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

6: Atlanta Fourth of July Fireworks; dusk 6: Volksfest; classic car and cycle cruise-in, craft vendors, German food a n d b eve ra ge s, m o re ; noon-8 p.m., H ickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

6-26: Illinois Chamber Music Festival; 12 free concerts by students and faculty; IWU Westbrook Auditorium.

7, 14, 21, 28: ISU Concerts on the Quad; free concerts by faculty and guest artists; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

8: Jackson Browne; poprock singer; 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center.

8 and 27: Tuesday Music Under the Stars; free outdoor concerts; 7 p.m.,

Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

8-12: Fisher Community Fair; fairgrounds at Fisher.

8-8/9: Illinois Shakespeare Festival; annual summer-long fest with “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Elizabeth Rex” and “Antony and Cleopatra” on main stage and related activities; Ewing Manor, Bloomington.

9: River City Rhapsody; DCI drum and bugle corps event; 7 p.m., Metamora Township High School Malone Field, Metamora.

9-10: Precision Aerial Ag Show; first-ever outdoor expo for unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) use in agriculture, with demonstrations, more; Progress City USA, Decatur.

9-13: LaSalle County 4-H Show & Junior Fair; fairgrounds in Ottawa.

9-13: Marshall-Putnam County Fair; fairgrounds in Henry.

10-13, 17-20 and 24-27: Shrek The Musical; musical comedy; Community Players Theatre, Bloomington.

10, 17, 24, 31: Franklin Park Concerts and Ice Cream Socials; ice cream socials at 6 p.m., free Community Concert Band concerts at 7 p.m.; Franklin Park, Bloomington.

11: Dress-Up Movie Night: Tangled; 7:45 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

11: Here Come the Mummies; rock-funk group; 8 p.m., Limelight Eventplex, Peoria.

11-12: Taste of Downtown Springfield/American Music Show; food fair, live bands, more; noon-midnight, downtown Springfield.

11-14: DeWitt County 4-H Fair; fairgrounds in Clinton.

11-19: Heart of Illinois Fair; nightly concerts, carnival midway, more; Exposition Gardens, Peoria.

12: Earth, Wind & Fire; classic R&B group; 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center.

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12: Kids Muddy Madness for St. Jude; mud run for kids 4-17 as St. Jude fundraiser; Westwood Park, Morton.

12: Mariposa Music Festival; live music, food and beverages; downtown Champaign.

12: Morton Downtown Super Cruise; more than 300 vehicles, food, street vendors, more; 4-9 p.m., downtown Morton.

12: Twin City Cruise rs : ‘ 6 0 s C a rs N i g h t ; 5-8:30 p.m., Towanda Plaza Shopping Center parking lot, Bloomington.

12-13: Sugar Creek Arts Festival; juried art fair, e n te r ta i n m e n t s ta ge , food, kids’ art activities; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13, uptown Normal.

13: Skid Row; rock group; 7 p.m., Watseka Theatre, Watseka.

13: Sunday Music Under the Stars; free outdoor concerts; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

14-17: Livingston County 4 - H Fa i r ; fa i rg ro u n d s in Pontiac.

15-19: Farmer City/DeWitt County Fair; fairgrounds in

Farmer City.

15-20: Menard County Fair; fairgrounds in Petersburg.

16: New Politics; rock trio; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre.

16-21: Iroquois County Fair; fairgrounds in Crescent City.

17: Andrew McMahon; pop singer-songwriter; 8 p.m.

July 17, Castle Theatre.

17-20 and 24-27: Oliver!; High School Summer Theatre production of musical; 7:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheatre, Normal.

18: Crystal Bowersox; country singer; 7 p.m., Watseka Theatre, Watseka.

18-20: Country Life Music Festival; new outdoor fest with headliners Brad Paisley, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr., Randy Houser and more); Ravina on the Lakes, Peoria.

18-20: Stanford Good Ole Days; arts and crafts, food, fireworks, more; downtown Stanford.

18-14: Champaign County Fair; fairgrounds in Urbana.

19: Animal Enrichment Day; zookeeper presentations and activities; 1-3 p.m., Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

19: Chris Tomlin; contemporary Christian singer; 7 p.m., U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington.

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June 22 - 28, 2014 Sun. 10 a.m. Horse Show Mon. 7 p.m. Queen Pageant Tues. 7 p.m. Parmalee with John King 5 p.m. Swyear Amusements on the Midway Wed. 7 p.m. Talent Show $1.00 Rides on the Midway New Remote Controlled Car Races starts at 1 p.m. thru the night Arm Band Night on the Midway Thurs. 6 p.m. Illiana Truck &Tractor Pull Cover 4 following the Pulls Fri. 7 p.m. C Bar Rodeo Outbound Drive following the Rodeo Sat. 6 p.m. Demo Derby Back Paiges following the Demo Derby 8 p.m. Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadian’s w/Al Pierson 1 p.m. Arm Band First 250 get them $10.00

FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS VISIT www.fordcountyfair.org

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The Pretty Misses perform as part of the Radar Recording Youth Talent Search at the 2010 Cultural Festival at Miller Park in Bloomington.

19: Open Cockpit Day; to u rs o f o p e n c o c k pits of various aircraft; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Aviation Museum, Bloomington.

19: Downtown Pontiac Cruise Night; classic and antique car cruise-in and activities; 5-8 p.m., downtown Pontiac square.

19-20: Lincoln’s Bloomington Fest & Civil War Days; Civil War re-enactors, walking tours, crafts, children’s activities, more; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Bloomington, David Davis Mansion, Franklin Park, IWU quad, Burr House and McLean County Museum of History.

20: Mackinaw Valley

Vineyard Art and Wine Festival; local and regional artists displaying/selling work, live music, wine tastings; noon-6 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, near Mackinaw.

20: 3rd Sunday Marke t ; 450 vendors; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.., Interstate Center, Bloomington.

21-24: Woodford County4H Fair; Farm Bureau Park in Eureka.

21-26: Fulton County Fair; fairgrounds in Lewistown.

25: Brushfire; countryrock band from B-N; 8 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, near Mackinaw.

25-26: Morton BBQ Throwdown; BBQ cooking contests, live music,

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crafters, kids’ activities, more; downtown Morton.

25-26: Pekin Main Street Super Cruise; 800 cars/trucks, live bands, food, drink, more; downtown Pekin.

25-29: Midwest Institute of Opera Fourth Season; fully staged “Carmen” and other presentations; ISU Center for the Performing Arts.

2 6 : C o w B o p ; cowboy swing band; 8 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield.

26: Taste of Summer; makeover of former downtown Bloomington Pub Crawl, with food, entertainment, more; downtown Bloomington.

26: Fiesta En El Rio; Hispanic heritage fest, with food, music, kids’ area, more; downtown Peoria riverfront.

26: Pontiac Park Palooza; cardboat boat races on Vermilion River, entertainment, kids’ games; Humiston Park, Pontiac.

26: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club Cruise-In; vinta ge ca rs a n d re l a te d activities; 5-9 p.m., downtown Lincoln.

26: Star Death: Supernovas; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 8:45 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

26: Take a Kid Fishi n g D e r b y ; Eve rg re e n Lake at Comlara Park, near Hudson.

26-27 and 8/1-2: The Music Man; Miller Park Summer Theatre/BCPA production of musical; Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

27: Pioneer Days; demonstrations of mid-19thc e n t u r y p i o n e e r l i fe , children’s games, more; 14 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, near Peoria.

27-8/3: Logan County Fair; fairgrounds at Lincoln.

30-8/3: McLean County Fair; Interstate Center

grounds, Bloomington.

31-8/2 and 8/2-3: My Fair Lady; Prairie Fire Theatre production of musical; IWU Westbrook Auditorium.

31-8/3: Decatur Celebration; street fair with 13 entertainment stages, name acts (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts), food, arts, more; downtown Decatur.

AUGUST‌ 1: Dress-Up Movie Night: A Turtle’s Tale; 7:15 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

1: First Friday; “Shop Hop” theme; 5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington.

1-9: Tazewell County Fa i r ; M ineral Springs Park, Pekin.

2: Antique Auto Exhibiton; celebration of vintage cars; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., David Davis Mansion, Bloomington.

2: India Fest; India heritage festival, with music, food, dance and more; downtown Peoria riverfront.

2: Sugar Grove Nature Center Exploration Day; guided hikes, crafts, animal feedings, more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

2: Twin City Cruisers: ‘70s Cars Night; 5-8:30 p.m., Towanda Plaza Shopping Center parking lot, Bloomington.

2-3: Minier Corn Daze; fresh-cooked corn, entertainment, more; Veterans Park and downtown Minier.

3: Bratfest 2014; cruisein, bratwurst and other foods, live music, games, more; noon-8 p.m., Hickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

3: Vintage Vines & Wines Festival; vintage vendors, music, more; noon-6 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, near Mackinaw.

6-9: Cullom Celebration and Cullom Junior Fair; annual homecoming celebration and junior fair; downtown Cullom.

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7-17: Illinois State Fair; fairgrounds at Springfield.

9: Back-to-School Ice Cream Social with Macaroni Kid; end-of-summer party; 1-3 p.m., Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

10: Italian-American Summer Festa; Italian heritage festival, with music, food, games, dance, more; noon-7 p.m., H ickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

13: Taste of Peoria; food from around 50 Peoria restaurants, live entertainment; 4-11 p.m., Riverfront Festival Park, downtown Peoria riverfront.

13-17: Fairbury Fair; fairgrounds at Fairbury.

14: Emblem3, MKTO and Midnight Red; pop-rock groups; Illinois State Fair Grandstand.

14 and 28: Loungeabout the Roundabout; free live concerts; 6:30 p.m. Uptown Normal Circle.

15: Steely Dan; rock group; Illinois State Fair Grandstand.

15-16: River City Soul Fest; African-American heritage food and entertainment festival; Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria.

15-16: Taste of Champaign-Urbana; food fair, entertainment and juried art show; West Side Park, Champaign.

15-17: Danvers Days; carnival, live music, vendors market, more; Danvers Village Park in Danvers.

16: Cultural Festival Weekend; cultural/ethnic food, entertainment, art, dance, more; Miller Park Bandstand area, Bloomington.

16: Downtown Pontiac Cruise Night; classic and antique car cruise-in and activities; 5-8 p.m., downtown Pontiac square.

16: Jake Owen, Parmalee and The Cadillac III; country singer and groups; Illinois State Fair Grandstand.

16: Open Cockpit Day;

Summer Fun 24: 1800s Craft Fair; demonstrations and displays; noon-5 p.m., Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, Lincoln.

28: The Moody Blues; classic rock group; 8 p.m., U of I at Springfield Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield.

28-9/1: Threshermen’s Reunion; agricultural/ harvest fest, with demonstrations, entertainment, food, parade (1:15 p.m.

8/31, downtown Pontiac), more; Threshermen’s Park, Lori Ann Cook-Neisler, The Pantagraph file photo‌ near Pontiac.

29-30: Budweiser Illinois Crowds flooded the grounds of the Interstate Center in Blues Festival; multistage Bloomington during the 26th season of the Third Sunday blues fest with headliners Market.

TBA; downtown Peoria rivto u rs o f o p e n c o c k - Music Festival; carni- erfront, pits of various aircraft; val, music (Head East, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie 8/22), food, more; downAviation Museum, Bloom- town Mahomet. ington.

22-23: Urbana Sweetcorn 16-17: Grand National Festival; fresh-cooked corn, TT Weekend; motorcycle entertainment; downraces, swap meet, parade, town Urbana. concerts (Tesla, Saliva) and 22-24: Erin Feis; Irish more; downtown Peoria heritage fest with food, and Peoria Motorcycle Club music, art and more; Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria. at Bartonville.

17: Sunday Music Under 22-24: Lincoln Art & Balthe Stars; free outdoor con- loon Festival; balloon fest certs; 7 p.m., Miller Park at Logan County Airport in Lincoln and art festival Bandstand, Bloomington.

17: 3rd Sunday Mar- and other events in downk e t ; 4 5 0 v e n d o r s ; town Lincoln.

8 a.m.-4 p.m.., Interstate 22-24: Old Capitol Blues & Center, Bloomington.

BBQ; baby-back ribs cook18: Alice In Chains; rock off and blues festival; Fifth group; 7:30 p.m., Peoria and Washington streets, Civic Center. downtown Springfield.

2 1- 23 : Re a ga n Fest ; 23: Barn Quilt Heritage annual Ronald Reagan- Trail McLean County Opening APPLE ORCHARD themed festival; Eureka Event; barn quilt-themed • Orchard Fresh poems, auction of painted Lake Park, Eureka.

21-25: LeRoy Fall Festival; wooden quilt squares, barn Apples live music, carnival, ice dance, live music, food, • Homemade cream social, games, kids’ more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Apple Pies activities, more; downtown Dav i d Dav i s M a n s i o n LeRoy; free. grounds, Bloomington.

• Caramel Apples 22: Brushfire; country23-24: Sweet Corn Blues • Apple Cider rock band; 8 p.m., Macki- Festival; fresh-cooked • Apple Butter n aw Va l l ey Vi n eya rd , sweet corn and entertainnear Mackinaw. ment; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Please visit 22-23: Bruegala; live uptown Normal. www.countrymistapples.com for opening date and hours. bands (TBA) and B-N Jay23-24: Washington Fine Generally opens after Labor Day cees beer festival; CEFCU Arts Festival; juried outOrchard is located 1/4 mile north of Summer Stage at Bloom- door art fair, entertainment, Heyworth off of Rt. 51. Turn east onto ington Center for the Per- food, more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Road 300 and follow the signs. forming Arts.

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29-9/1: Delavan Fall Festival; parade, carnival, entertainment, more; downtown Delavan.

30: From Earth to the Edge of the Universe; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 8 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

30: Hummingbird Festival & Pollination Celebration; hummingbird banding, bee hive tours, guided hikes, more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center at Funks Grove.

30: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club Cruise-In; vintage cars and related activities; 5-9 p.m., downtown Lincoln.

30: Roamer Cruise Night & Car Show; 1917 Roamers display, food, music, more; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Miralla Park and downtown Streator, 31: Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival; grape-stomping contests, food, wine, entertainment; noon-6 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, near Mackinaw.

31: Pioneer Days; demonstrations of mid-19thc e n t u r y p i o n e e r l i fe , children’s games, more; 1-4 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, near Peoria.

9/1: Bloomington Labor Day Parade; bands, floats, m o re ; 1 0 a . m . , Fro n t and Center streets to Miller Park.

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July 4th at Centennial Park Great Family Fun beginning with the Fishing Derby 6-9am, Mud Volleyball 8am, Guns VS Hoses Softball Game 2pm, Cattle Bandits 5-8pm, Concessions throughout the day, and FIREWORKS at dusk Fall Community Garage Sales September 13, 2014 Annual Christmas Parade, “Visit with Santa”, Craft Show, and Great Food November 9, 2014

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