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Ah, summer: Picnics, family and ... garage sales S ummer is nearly upon us and you know what that means ... picnics, ball games, motorcycles rumbling in the park, family gatherings, flies on the potato salad ... ... and garage sales.

Oh yeah.

We love them.

It’s not BILL just you and FLICK your friends, either.

If I may be boastful for a moment, I recently had one and sold several mismatched dish items, a bicycle wheel, an old box fan, a concrete yard Buddha with its nose half worn-off, three metal lawn chairs in need of paint, my own private col-

lection of Arby’s Christmas tumblers, several picture frames, an old lamp and, yes, even a 5-inch plastic bobble-head of Ichiro Suzuki when he was still a Seattle Mariner.

Yes, the garage sale.

What a vestige of Americana it has become, as a rite of summer passage, a slice of the slower-life, a groundswell of activity in the neighborhood, a visit to the chiropractor after you carry up all that stuff from your basement.

Did I mention entertaining, too?

What is it about garage sales that makes people momentarily forget how to park their vehicles?

With many of the cars askew, some stopped two feet from the curb and halfway out into

the street, others double-parked and blocking the driveway, at the height of my sale my street looked like that scene in “Twister” just after the F5 roared through.

What is it, too, about a garage sale that only the really worthless junk is sure to sell?

For example, at my sale, in a lapse of judgment, I put on a table a mint, barely used kitchen blender.

Perhaps because it was so new-looking and it was marked $20, it didn’t move.

But a cob-webby, wooden box, half-filled with sand that wasn’t even for sale that sat on the garage floor next to the Sunbeams?

“I’ll give you $2 for that

box,” said one woman.

“Sold!”

For those familiar with Bloomington-Normal and its treasured institutions, although similar in purpose, a garage sale is the exact opposite of a Third Sunday Market, that popular monthly flea market, antique showcase and really old stuff extravaganza of summer.

At Third Sunday, a guy can offer a rusty, 77-yearold garden hoe and ask $40 for it … and get it.

At a garage sale, you can put out a virtually new shovel and only get 55 cents for it … and that’s after someone thought $1 was just way too much.

That last part — the bargaining — is, of course, the hallmark of any really good garage sale, too.

The same people who might spend $40 for a good steak, $70 for a seat to see Brad Paisley and $15,000 for a second car will, at a garage sale, dicker over pennies.

“I’ll give you 15 cents for that shirt you marked for a quarter.”

“But it cost me $45 and I only wore it twice …”

“Oh, in that case, how about 18 cents?”

“Sold!”

Yet still another amusement of the garage sale?

How about the time you advertise it is to begin.

No matter what you announce, there are those early-bird-types who see in the paper your sale starts at — let’s say, 8 a.m.

Friday — and don’t want to miss out on the really good stuff so they show up early.

Like, 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Yes, that good ‘ol Central Illinois tradition of the garage sale lives on.

I must also be honest: although it was a lot of work, mine also was way fun. And I made a pretty good stack of $1s, $5s and $10s, an especially bountiful harvest considering it was all just junk to start.

As comedian Jeff Foxworthy once said of the garage sale, “It has become an American weekend tradition of summer, right up there with Mom, baseball, apple pie and that red cardigan over there with two buttons missing.”

“Sold!”

Happy summer “saling,” my dear friends.

Flick is at flick@pantagraph. com

‘Celebrate America’ concert returns July 3-4 to Miller Park FOR THE PANTAGRAPH

BLOOMINGTON — Has there ever been a better time to put politics and bickering aside and just celebrate what unites us?

This is the perfect year to pull up a lawn chair and enjoy The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular “Celebrate America” at 7 p.m. on July 3 and 4 at Miller Park.

This foot-stompin’, flag-waving hour of family fun celebrates our nation’s birth. Thousands of friends and families gather on lawn chairs, blankets or bandstand seating for this freeof-charge community event, now in its 12th year.

The show is packed with dozens of singers, young and old alike, who remind

us why we observe this holiday. After the show on the Fourth, in the gathering dusk, many move their lawn chairs closer to the lake and stay for the fireworks show sponsored by Bloomington Parks and Recreation.

New songs and surprises are added each year at “Celebrate.” A few songs have become show perennials, such as the tightly choreographed, flags-waving-inthe-breeze “You’re a Grand Ole Flag” and the stirring “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor.”

Again this year, the children of the show will sing “Fifty Nifty United States” while simultaneously holding up 50 correct state signs in alphabetical order. It takes

a lot of rehearsal and some really smart kids to pull it off.

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. Last year, a World War II vet carried a Navy flag. In response, the children of the show sang a heartfelt song titled “Thank You, Soldiers.”

Executive Producer Marcia Basolo leads the production team that includes many “Holiday Spectacular” regulars. Again this year, Lori Adams directs, Nancy Steele Brokaw writes the scenes, and Michael Schneider and

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The “Celebrate America” cast rehearses for last year’s annual Fourth of July musical at Miller Park.

Angela Bargeman share musical direction.

“Celebrate America” also is a costume show and there are plenty to enjoy. How the cast quickly gets in and out of so many costumes, in-

cluding tuxes and sequined gowns, in limited space on a warm night, is a trade secret.

“Celebrate America” is the kind of show many communities only dream of

having. It’s a chance to come together to celebrate the Fourth, teach our patriotic songs to a new generation, honor our troops and have a grand old time in a gorgeous setting.

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Music, art highlight uptown summer JOE TULLEY

NORMAL — Summer‌ time means lots of streetside fun in uptown Norma.

As soon as summer rays begin to beckon us outside, uptown cranks up the heat with a full calendar of great outdoor events, festivals and street parties.

The summer excitement kicks off June 3 with Cruisin’ Uptown Normal, the neighborhood’s first carthemed event. The streets will be filled with hundreds of show-quality cars, trucks and motorcycles of the new and vintage variety. There will be plenty to see for both the casual car fan and the serious motor head. The Bygones will be performing in Uptown Circle and North Street will feature a DJ spinning tunes for passersby.

A new uptown favorite, Make Music Normal, takes over East Beaufort Street on June 24 and turns the street into a celebration of all things music. Multiple stages hosting a variety of genres will be active all day long. Plenty of interactive and educational opportunities will be available to turn anyone into a maker of music.

As the day turns into evening, the event culminates with a full-scale street party featuring beverage service from Maggie Miley’s and headlining acts the Brazilionaires and the Poster Children.

Make Music Normal is quickly evolving into a spectacular regional music event! With far too much happening to list here and an ever-growing list of partners and performances, be sure to check the festival’s facebook page @makemusicnormal for updates.

Summer will officially be in full swing on July 8-9 when uptown’s largest and

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Fairgoers took in woodland garden designs by Shannon Macklin of Flagstaff, Ariz., during the Sugar Creek Arts Festival last year in uptown Normal. This year’s festival will run July 8-9.

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Corn boils away during last year’s Sweet Corn Blues Festival in uptown Normal. This year’s festival is scheduled Aug. 26 and 27.

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Marcos Mendez performs at a past Make Music Normal celebration in uptown Normal.

Mendez is back in the lineup for this year’s event, which is scheduled for June 24. most popular event, the Sugar Creek Arts Festival, brings more than 120 artists from all over the country to display their creations.

From paintings and photography to glass, ceramics and wood, there’s something for everyone at this juried fine art fair. It’s the

perfect summer festival to enjoy with family and friends, while maybe picking up that one-of-a-kind gift they admired while browsing.

Medici’s Craft Beer & Jazz Street Fair rounds out the month of July, filling North Street with a wide

variety of craft beers served up with some spectacular Jazz music. The fair is the most popular of uptown’s evening street festivals and helps to raise money for another uptown institution, the Children’s Discovery Museum.

Summer wraps up with a

bang in uptown as Illinois State University resumes classes and the Redbirds return to Normal in full force.

The Sweet Corn Blues Festival serves up more than 20 tons of fresh sweet corn on Aug. 26 and 27. WGLT is on hand to help bring some of the best live blues music around to Uptown Circle, while vendors line the street selling a little bit of everything under the sun.

Major festivals and street fairs abound all summer long, but a number of smaller events keep the action going the entire season.

Music fans are invited to Uptown Circle to Loungeabout the Roundabout with smaller performances on Tuesdays and Saturdays and full band performances on select Thursdays.

Special music events, charity walks and a whole host of other happenings are always popping up in uptown, so be sure to check our calendar of events often for further details at UptownNormal.com or on facebook: @uptownnormal.

Tulley is manager of uptown Normal.

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Downtown sets summer season lineup TRICIA STILLER

‌ LOOMINGTON B — Summer is on its way, and we’ve got a great lineup for you here in our city center.

Farmers’ Markets opened May 6, and will continue through the end of October, from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the square. This award-winning open air market has been providing the community with access to local foods for 20 years.

Bloomington Parks and Rec will feature its weekly lunch-time concert series at Withers Park beginning May 31. This Wednesday break will feature the music of the Prairieland Dixie Band (this week), Patrick Campbell (June 7), Austin Found (June 14), Marc Boon (June 21) and Brian Choban (June 28).

On June 2-4, The Downtown Bloomington Association, in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History, is introducing a brand new event, Cogs and Corsets: A Steampunk Happening.

This three-day event will kick off as a DBA First Friday at 5 p.m., and will continue through the weekend, showcasing a variety of activities that celebrate the whimsical world of steampunk. For ticket information and a schedule of events, visit www.cogsandcorsetsil.com June 10 is the day for the WGLT Summer Concert, an annual tradition that brings thousands of people downtown. The beer garden opens at 3:30 p.m. and the music begins with Edward David Anderson’s Black Dirt Revival at 5 p.m., followed by Los Texmaniacs at 6:30 p.m., and finally, Thornetta Davis finishes the evening at 8:30 p.m.

In place of BN Beer Fest, the BCPA presents the first

for the annual Lincoln’s Festival in Bloomington, with a new Route 66 twist.

As part of the fun, the BCPA will show Disney Pixar’s “Cars” movie inside, and will welcome the Cornerstones of Rock for an outdoor concert at downtown’s Lincoln Park.

The Ides of March, The Buckinghams, New Colony Six, The Cryan Shames and more will be playing your favorite hits of the 60’s and 70’s. You can learn more about this event, which also will include a B-N Jaycees Car Show at Franklin Park and a civil war encampment on the grounds at IWU, on the Lincoln’s Festival Facebook page.

On Aug. 4, The Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary Brats and Bags event takes over the square in an all-day event that raises money for local charities. They’ll be cooking up brats for lunch, beginning CARLOS T. MIRANDA, PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ at 11 a.m., followed by the Sweet Megg and The Wayfarers perform at WGLT’s annual Summer Concert in 2014 in downtown Bloomington. This year, the bags tournament that can last well into the evening.

WGLT Summer Concert will be on June 10.

Also, Aug. 4 is a First Friday, so downtown businesses and art galleries will be staying open a little later, to add to the festivities. Look for live street art, buskers and a whole lot of fun.

The Front Street Music Festival returns for its second year on Aug. 19, and the Criterium Bike Race will zoom through the downtown on Aug. 26. Racers from all over the Midwest will compete in a variety of heats from youngsters to retirees.

You can find something STEVE SMEDLEY PHOTOS, PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ for everyone in our historic Left: Dawn Henry of Lowpoint plays the bugle as army communications during the annual Lincoln’s Festival last year at the downtown, so plan your Illinois Wesleyan University Ames Library lawn. This summer’s Lincoln’s Festival is set for July 14-16. Right: The Category 5 down time, and stop, shop, peloton heads uphill on Center Street approaching Monroe Street during last August’s Bloomington Criterium in downtown and let the good times roll!

Bloomington. This year’s event is scheduled Aug. 26.

Summer Solstice Concert Who Cares, Gas Road Riot, and Matthew Curry.

Destihl, food trucks and Stiller is executive director of on June 17, featuring Alex The Robert Brown Band, the Downtown Bloomington Rain or shine, this event more. and the XO’s, KnuckleHead, Edward David Anderson, will also feature beers from July 14-16 are the dates Association.

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Pools, concerts, theater fill Bloomington parks PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF

‌BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts programs and events WILL bring fun to the sun this summer.

Both O’Neil Pool and Holiday Pool, which are open for the season, will have open swim, lessons and lap swimming available all summer long. Learn more about the Dolphins Swim Team with a parents’ informational meeting on June 1 at 6 p.m. at O’Neil Pool, located at 1515 W. Chestnut St. The popular Music Under the Stars series kicks off June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Miller Park Bandstand.

The Wednesday Lunchtime Concert series starts May 31 at 11:30 am in downtown Bloomington’s Withers Park.

Join the Community Concert Band for the Franklin Park Concert series starting June 15 at 7 p.m. at Franklin Park, 302 E. Chestnut St. Go online at www.BPARD.org or call the office at 309-434-2260 for all the dates and band lineups.

With Father’s Day weekend comes a new Summer Solstice Concert at noon June 17. The event will offer craft beer, food trucks and live music outdoors on the BCPA’s front lawn until 10 p.m. Artists featured on the CEFCU Outdoor Summer Stage include Alex and the XOs, KnuckleHead, Who Cares, Gas Road Riot, Robert Brown Band, Edward David Anderson and Matthew Curry.

Celebrate Independence Day weekend on July 3-4 as The Pantagraph’s “Celebrate America” sings and

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Kathleen Rea, 9, of Normal cools off at the splash playground in Miller Park after a summer camp at Miller Park Zoo last summer. dances to many of your favorite patriotic songs, plus some new numbers on the Miller Park Bandstand stage. Miller Park will play host to a number of events that holiday weekend, including the fireworks spectacular on July 4.

The Cornerstones of Rock takes place on July 15 at 7:30 p.m., also on the BCPA front lawn. The allages show includes The Shadows of Knight, New Colony Six, The Cryan’ Shames, The Buckinghams and the The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik.

Take a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s and ’70s with the legendary garage bands from the Midwest, whose hits had teens dancing across the U.S. This concert is presented in conjunction with the Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66.

Miller Park Summer Theatre tradition continues with the family-friendly musical “Once Upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story, “The Princess & The Pea.” Opening night of the free performances will be

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From left, G. William Zorn as Edna Turnblad, Jim Splittstoesser as Wilbur Turnblad and Kayla July 27. Those interested Pulliam as Tracy Turnblad act out a scene from “Hairspray” at Miller Park in July 2015. This in being a part of the show year, the Miller Park Summer Theatre will perform “Once Upon a Mattress.” Opening night of can call 309-434-2766 to free shows will be July 27. schedule your audition on May 30 or 31.

The Pepsi Ice Center will hold various Learn to Skate and hockey classes all summer long as well as special themed open skates. Open skates include Luau Beach Party on June 17, Christmas in July on July 22 and School Spirit Night on Aug. 18.

The Seventh Annual Longest Day of Golf takes place on June 20. Tee off 2-5 day overnight cruises on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers Destinations: early at The Den at Fox Starved Rock State Park, St Louis, & Hannibal June-October Creek, move on to Prairie Vista for another full round Themed Cruises Sightseeing Cruises Moonlight Cruises and then wrap up at HighLive music themes include: Latin, Father’s Day Lunch & Dinner Cruises $18/adult, $16/senior, $11/child, ages 3 & under free Country, American, Jazz, Rock, & Original Ticket booth opens at 1pm. Boarding at 1:30 with cruise 2-3:30pm.

June 18, 4:30-7pm land Park. Call 309-434$23/adult, $21/senior, $14/child, ages 3 & under free *Early cruise tickets go on sale at 10am. Boarding at 10:30 and Lunch: $40/adult, $20/child (4-15), 3 & under free 2217 for all the details.

Ticket booth opens at 6:30pm. Boarding at 7pm and cruise 7:30-9:30pm. cruise 11am-12:30pm. Saturdays only: June through September Dinner: $46/adult, $23/child (4-15), 3 & under free Miller Park Zoo will have Jun 23, 2017 July 29*, 2017 Aug 24, 2017 May 20, 2017 July 21, 2017 May 26, 2017 Sep 15, 2017 Riverlife Gospel Lunch Cruises various special events this Jun 30, 2017 July 30, 2017 Aug 25, 2017 May 21, 2017 Jun 2, 2017 July 28, 2017 Sep 22, 2017 Noon-3pm May 27, 2017 July 1*, 2017 Aug 2, 2017 Sep 2*, 2017 summer, including the Aug 4, 2017 Jun 9, 2017 Sep 29, 2017 $40/adult, $20/child (4-15), 3 & under free May 28, 2017 July 2, 2017 Aug 3, 2017 Sep 3, 2017 Zoo’s Birthday Party on Jun 16, 2017 Aug 11, 2017 Oct 6, 2017 June 7, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 14 Jun 1, 2017 July 5, 2017 Aug 4, 2017 Sep 9, 2017 Jun 2, 2017 July 6, 2017 Aug 5*, 2017 Sep 10, 2017 Oct 20, 2017 Jun 23, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 June 10, Zookeeper OlymSundae Cruise—build your own sundae Jun 3*, 2017 July 7, 2017 Aug 6, 2017 Sep 23*, 2017 Oct 27, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Aug 25, 2017 Jun 4, 2017 July 13, 2017 Aug 9, 2017 Sep 24, 2017 pics on July 22, and the Ice & live ragtime music July 7, 2017 Sep 1, 2017 Nov 3, 2017 Jun 8, 2017 July 14, 2017 Aug 10, 2017 Sep 30*, 2017 4:30-7pm Cream Social on Aug. 12.

Jun 9, 2017 July 15*, 2017 Aug 11, 2017 Oct 1, 2017 July 14, 2017 Sep 8, 2017 $24/adult, $16/child (4-15), ages 3 & under free Jun 10*, 2017 July 16, 2017 Aug 12*, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Call the Zoo at 309-434Jun 11, 2017 July 19, 2017 Aug 13, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 July 16 & Aug 13 2250 for all the details.

Craft Beer, Wine, or Whiskey Tasting Cruise Jun 14, 2017 July 21, 2017 Aug 16, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 October 13 Tropical Rock & Roll Dinner Cruise Jun 15, 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 July 22*, 2017 For information on all $35/person (21+only) Jun 16, 2017 July 23, 2017 Aug 19*, 2017 Oct 28, 2017 Live music by Coco Loco the Summer events go onIncludes: 5 samples, appetizers, live Jun 17*, 2017 July 27, 2017 Aug 20, 2017 Oct 29, 2017 7-10:15pm Jun 22, 2017 July 28, 2017 Aug 23, 2017 entertainment, and cruise line at www.BPARD.org or $40/adult, $20/child (4-15), ages 3 & under free call the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts main office at 309-434-2260.

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Swimming, sports, more highlight Normal parks JAMES WAYNE

‌ORMAL — Normal N Parks and Recreation is predicting another great summer.

With two aquatic centers, 17 parks spanning more than 700 acres, and 40-plus miles of Constitution Trail in the Twin Cities, there are great amenities to work with. More than 200 programs and special events are already scheduled for this summer and provide something for everyone.

Fairview Family and Anderson Aquatic Centers are not merely pools, they’re water destinations. Whether lounging with friends, testing out the water slides, or joining the Normal Parks Swimmin’ Sharks swim team, you can keep busy all day and evening.

Fairview Family Aquatic Center opens Memorial Day weekend with a brandnew kids’ slide! Look for the return of the Penny Plunge event in July.

Anderson Aquatic Center opens June 3 with new hours. That means more programs such as evening aqua fitness classes and lap swim, plus cool Parent’s Night Out programs.

Looking for a great summer party venue? Check out our family-friendly times and budget-friendly pricing for birthdays and other rentals.

The Fourth of July is the centerpiece of summer outdoor family fun. Plan to make it a day-long party by starting with the 9 a.m.

Early Bird Swim at Fairview.

The Proud to Be an American celebration, with contests and prizes, follows at both aquatic centers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, stick around because the family fun continues into the evening with face painting, inflatables and live music at

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Peoria’s Kevin Hart & The Vibe Tribe perform in a past summer concert at the Connie Link Amphitheatre in Normal. This summer’s concert series, offering free shows in a variety of musical genres, is already underway.

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Families can head to the pool for a swim at a pair of Normal Parks and Recreation facilities. Fairview Family Aquatic Center has opened this weekend and Anderson Aquatic Center is set to open June 3.

Brian Fleenor and his wife Crystal, right, and daughter Kayla, of Normal, begin to grill prior to a picnic and watching the fireworks at Fairview Park in Normal last year.

Fairview Park, rocketing to a bang-up conclusion with a magnificent fireworks display.

You say you’re not into the poolside scene? Normal parks are your destinations for a broad range

ation month in July.

Some of what’s new includes partnerships with Illinois Fire Juniors and the Bloomington-Normal Warriors Lacrosse Club to host free, youth skill clinics. We have new classes for

of fun, invigorating sports and unique activities. The department offers summer camps, sports programs, performing arts classes and much more.

Watch for a special celebration of Parks and Recre-

Champion Fields are going to make national news again, as Normal hosts the USA Softball 16-and-under Class A National Championship from July 30 to Aug. 6. An estimated 120 teams from across the country will compete —that’s about 1,500 athletes and their families who, with the help of Normal staff, community volunteers, USA softball personnel and umpires, will have the experience of a lifetime.

Don’t say you’ve “already played” Ironwood Golf Course. There are many nice upgrades this season making it better than eve,.

Bunkers have been renovated to improve drainage. Later this year, you’ll see newly asphalted cart paths. As always, the clubhouse is a great destination for showers, meetings and parties. Contact Ironwood to coordinate your next golf outing, or for that private lesson to take your game to the next level.

Is music more your thing?

Connie Link Amphitheatre has already kicked off its best-ever Summer Concert Series — free shows in a variety of musical genres featuring local talent in an intimate, outdoor setting.

Connie Link is also home to High School Summer Theatre: the hysterical Monty Python’s Spamalot in June and the foot-stompin’ Footloose in July.

There are also plenty of free family programs like Dress Up Movies, Terrific Tuesdays, and new this year — Shakespeare.

Still looking for more?

Give us a call at 309-4549540 or stop by our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

fitness buffs, including getting your exercise groove on outdoors under the clear blue sky. Nature lovers, our forestry and horticulture crews have some exciting Wayne is assistant director community programs to of the Normal Parks and Recreation Department. offer this summer.

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Illinois Shakespeare Festival turns 40 WILLIAM PRENEVOST

‌ LOOMINGTON — The B Illinois Shakespeare Festival, an annual event held at Ewing Manor in Bloomington, is celebrating its 40th birthday this season.

The festival, which stages productions of the Bard’s celebrated tragedies and comedies, as well as other authors’ works, has been a staple of the city and the state in its four decades of existence.

For Shakespeare fans, this year should be especially exciting, not only for the anniversary but for the festival lineup as well.

Founded in 1978 by Cal Pritner, the first performances took place not in a grand outdoor theater, but on a stage on a tennis court.

It was on the grounds of Ewing Manor that the initial performances of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival took place.

That production, of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, might have lacked the luxury of a Broadway production, but it nonetheless brought in some 250 attendees. This set the stage for a now-beloved tradition.

The festival still takes place at Ewing Manor. However, productions no longer

Nisi Sturgis returns to ISF this summer to play the lead and other women’s roles in Shakespeare’s “Amazing Cymbeline.” take place on a stage on a tennis court. Since 2000, there has been a specially designated outdoor theater, simply known as “The Theater at Ewing” as part of the Ewing Cultural Center.

A primary aim of the festival is to open Shakespeare’s works up to those who might not otherwise have an interest in his works. For instance, the initial production of Twelfth Night had its setting shifted to the future “to show that Shakespeare is our contemporary.”

They have also offered education for younger audience members through programs. This summer

Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. This new production will have elements of magic and original songs.

Also on the lineup is Shakespeare’s “Amazing Cymbeline,” an adaptation of Cymbeline by Chris Coleman wherein six actors, including Nisi Sturgis of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire fame, play all the parts.

Finally, there will be “I Heart Juliet,” a sort of hiphop spin on Romeo & Juliet as adapted by Chicago’s famous Q Brothers Collective. Also happening will be “Improvised Shakespeare,” another Chicago-based ensemble.

You likely have read some Shakespeare in high school or college, but his work truly comes to life on the stage. The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a first-rate experience. “To go or not to go? That is the question.”

PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ We have the answer: Go, and have a great time!

The 40th Celebration Season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival will take place at The 40th Celebration Bloomington’s Ewing Manor from June 28 through Aug. 12. For tickets and more information, Season starts June 28 and visit online at www.IllinoisShakes.com. continues through Aug. offers free performances of important role of the arts in We encourage local in- 12. For tickets and more Sleeping Beauty and a Mid- the world. In the first point volvement and a mutual information, go to www. summer Day Camp starting of the statement, it states, sense of ownership.”

IllinoisShakes.com.

July 10.

“We believe that the arts There are three producIn their mission state- are an essential part of our tions for the 2017 season. Prenevost is the managment, the festival high- community and are com- The first, “A Midsummer ing director of the Illinois lights its beliefs about the mitted to this partnership. Night’s Dream,” is one of Shakespeare Festival.

New managing director arrives from Kansas City FOR THE PANTAGRAPH

‌ his season will be the T first Shakespeare season under the management leadership of William Prenevost, who started the new position of managing director in January.

Previously, Prenevost was the Managing Di-

rector of Kansas City Repertory Theatre where he built the theater’s audience to more than 110,000. His tenure culminated in the construction of new theater Prenevost space in the heart

of K.C.’s entertainment district.

Before that, Prenevost served as the director of marketing and communications for Boston’s Huntington Theatre Company, the

Cleveland Play House, the Cleveland Museum of Art and Chicago’s Northlight Theatre.

Most recently, Prenevost was a consultant for Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival,

among others.

In addition, he has worked as a professional actor, playwright and novelist. Prenevost holds a master’s degree in theater from Illinois State University.

At the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, he is in

charge of all management duties, including marketing, development, operations and strategic planning.

He works in tandem with Artistic Director Kevin Rich, who is in his final season with the company.

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AREA PUBLIC GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY FAIRLAKES GOLF COURSE

‌It’s golf season in Central Illinois. Here is a summary of courses in the area.

Secor 309-744-2222 Par: 67 Yardage: 5,052 Greens fees: M-F: $9 (9 holes), $16 (18 holes); Weekends: $11 (9 holes), $18 (weekends) Practice range: No Website: www.fairlakesgc.com

BloomingtonNormal‌ THE DEN AT FOX CREEK

Bloomington 309-434-2300 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,422 Greens fees: M-Th $33; F-Sun $43 (Frequent player card: M-Th $25; F-Sun $32) Practice range: Yes Website: www.thedengc.com

HAZY HILLS G.C.

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 Website: www.golfironwood. org

THE LINKS AT IRELAND GROVE

Bloomington 309-661-8040 Par: 29 Yardage: 1,590 Greens fees: $11, $6 under age 6 Practice range: Yes Website: www.thelinksatirelandgrove.com

PRAIRIE VISTA G.C.

Bloomington 309-434-2217 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,427 Greens fees: M-Th $33; F-Sun $35 (Frequent player card: M-Th $25; F-Sun $27) Practice range: Yes Website: www.prairievistagc. com

LINCOLN ELKS C.C.

Lincoln 217-732-4010 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,100 Greens fees: 9 holes $15, 18 holes $26 Practice range: Yes Website: www.elks914.org

Hudson 309-726-9200 Par: 35 Yardage: 2,900 Greens fees: $10 Practice range: No NORTH GREENS Website: www.hazyhillsgolf.com ATLANTA CITY G.C.

HIGHLAND PARK G.C.

Bloomington 309-434-2200 Par: 70 Yardage: 5,539 Greens fees: M-Th $20; F-Sun $22 (Frequent player card: M-Th $16; F-Sun $18) Practice range: No Website: www.highlandparkgc.com

Greens fees: 9 holes: $8 walking, $16 with cart; 18 holes: $16 walking, $32 with cart Practice range: Chipping area Website: www.leroycountryclub.net

INDIAN CREEK G.C.

Fairbury 815-692-2655 Par: 72 Yardage: 5,840 DAVID PROEBER, PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ Greens fees: 9 holes: $10, M-Th, $12 Fri-Sun; 18 holes: $16 M-Th, Adam Havens watches a chip shot during the 2015 Bloomington-Normal Two-Man Best $18 Fri-Sun Position Tournament at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. The 6,427-yard layout is Practice range: Yes among many public courses available in the Pantagraph area.

Website: www.indiancreekcc. net WEIBRING GOLF CLUB

AT ISU

Normal 309-438-8065 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,160 Greens fees: M-F $32, Weekends $36; Seniors (62-plus) and Juniors (18-under): M-F $23, Weekends $26.

Practice range: Short game area Website: www.isugolf.com

Area‌ ANDERSON FIELDS G.C.

Streator 815-672-3702 Par: 35 Yardage: 2,682 Greens fees: 9 holes: $12 (resident), $14 (non-resident); 18 holes: $18 (resident), $22 (non-resident) Practice range: No Website: www.ci.streator.il.us/ anderson-fields.php

BLUEGRASS CREEK G.C.

Minier 309-392-2094 Par: 36 Yardage: 3,044 Greens fees: $14 (all day); Juniors $9 (15-under) Practice range: No

INDIAN SPRINGS G.C.

Saybrook 309-475-4111 Par: 36 Yardage: 3,255 Greens fees: 9 holes: $9 weekdays, $10 weekends; 18 holes: $14 weekdays, $16 weekends Practice range: Yes

KAUFMAN PARK G.C.

Eureka 309-467-2523 Par: 34 Yardage: 2,767 STEVE SMEDLEY, PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ Greens fees: 9 holes: $9; 18 holes: $15 Dirt and grass fly as a golfer tries to chip onto the green Practice range: No during a round at the 6,422-yard Den at Fox Creek Golf Website: www.kaufmanpark.

Course in Bloomington. com $14.50, Weekends $17.50; 18 DWIGHT COUNTRY CLUB holes: M-F $20, Weekends $25.

Dwight LAKE OF THE WOODS G.C. Practice range: Putting green 815-584-1399 Mahomet Website: www.eastwoodtwinPar: 71 217-586-2183 creeks.com Yardage: 6,306 Par: 72 Greens fees: M-F $17, $21 Yardage: 6,578 weekends EL PASO GOLF CLUB Greens fees: M-F $25; WeekPractice range: Yes Kappa ends $30.

Website: www.dwightcountry309-527-5225 Practice range: Yes club.com Par: 71 Website: www.golfthelake.com Yardage: 6,111 Greens fees: $27 for 18 holes, THE EASTWOOD G.C. LEROY COUNTRY CLUB $13.50 for 9 holes, closed to the Streator LeRoy public Sunday and holidays 815-673-5551 309-962-3421 Practice range: Short game area Par: 71 Par: 72 Website: www.elpasogolfclub.

Yardage: 6,298 Yardage: 5,681 com Greens fees: 9 holes: M-F

Atlanta

217-648-5500 Par: 36 Yardage: 3,290 Greens fees: 9 holes $11, 18 holes $17; Seniors: 9 holes $8, 18 holes $15 (M-F) Practice range: Yes

PONTIAC ELKS C.C.

Pontiac 815-842-1249 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,804 Fees: M-F $22, Weekends $26 Practice range: Yes Website: www.pontiacelks.com Railside Golf Club

GIBSON CITY

217-784-5000 Note: Opening later this year as Illinois’ only 12-hole course.

Website: www.railside.com

WOLF CREEK GOLF CLUB

Cayuga 815-842-9008 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,637 Greens fees: 9 holes: M-F $10, Weekends $13; 18 holes: M-F $18, Weekends $21 Practice range: Yes Website: www.golfatwolfcreek. com

WOODLAWN C.C.

Farmer City 309-928-3215 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,234 Greens fees: 9 holes: M-Sat $10, Sunday $12; 18 holes: M-Sat $18, Sunday $20 Practice range: Yes Website: www.woodlawncountryclubfc.com

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LET’S GO SWIMMING! Normal ANDERSON AQUATIC CENTER

100 S. Maple St., off East College Avenue; 309-454-9550 Season: June 3-Aug. 13 Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; main pools close at 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday Features: Three swimming pools, two body slides, plenty of sun and shade areas. The kiddie water play area is zero-depth with small water slide, 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

801 N. Main St.; 309-454-9555

Season: May 27-Sept. 4 Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily (open 4-8 p.m. when Unit 5 schools are in session) Features: Three water slides and spray ground; zero depth pool, plunge pool and lap swim area; water spray toys, sand volleyball and concession area.

Admission: $7 for adults 16 and over; $6 for children ages 3-15 years old; free for kids 2 and under.

Bloomington O’NEIL POOL

1515 W. Chestnut St. at O’Neil Park; 309-434-2270 Season: May 27-Aug. 13 Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon-6 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday/holidays (open 4:30-8 p.m. when District 87 schools are in session).

Features: 25-meter length pool for competitive swimming, 1- and 3-meter diving boards, two flume slides and a separate wading pool for preschoolers.

Admission: $4 for ages 3 and over; free for children 2 and under.

Above: Deven Morgan carries Rienna Ijams, 7, center, while playing with family members Kara Mechling, 17, left, and Randie Lay, right, at Holiday Pool in Bloomington in 2014.

HOLIDAY POOL

CARLOS T. MIRANDA, PANTAGRAPH FILE

800 S. McGregor St.; 309-434-2253 Season: May 27 through Sept. 4 Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday–Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday/Sunday/holidays (open 4:30-8 p.m. when District 87 schools are in session).

Features: Includes a zero-depth children’s pool with spray features, bathhouse, concession area, waterslide, grassy recreation area.

Admission: $4 for ages 3 and over; free for kids 2 and under.

Left: A swimmer enjoys a slide at the aquatic center at Fairview Park in May 2012 in Normal.

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Back for seconds: First Bite set June 8 DoubleTree by Hilton to host popular event PANTAGRAPH STAFF

BLOOMINGTON — If there is one thing folks in Central Illinois love to do, it’s eating out. Nothing can cause a bigger stir than a new restaurant or grocery store opening.

On June 8, The Pantagraph’s popular First Bite taste event returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Foodies will get to taste many different one-bite offerings from some of our favorite local restaurants. This year, the event is sponsored by the recently opened Fresh Thyme grocery store. Attendees can experience some of the many fresh and delicious offerings from the farmer’s market-style store.

Once again, the DoubleTree will be hosting a champagne reception and

guests are greeted with a glass of bubbly as they enter the ballroom. And by popular demand, the DoubleTree will have plenty of its famous cookies available.

New to First Bite is an official wine sponsor, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, that will bring some of its award-winning wines for sampling. And for those who prefer a bit of caffeine (or not), Fusion Brew is the official coffee sponsor for the event.

Bloomington’s newest sweet shop, Ivy Lane Bakery, is the event’s official dessert sponsor.

A few of the participating restaurants include: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano; Swingers Grille; DoubleTree by Hilton; Famous

Dave’s; Alexander’s Steakhouse; and Bandanas BarB-Q. More restaurants are being added every day.

Last year, food available for tasting included tuna, salmon, pulled pork, pot stickers, pasta, sliders, steak and a wide variety of sweets. This year’s menus are still in the works, and attendees not only get to taste the creations of some of the best local chefs, but also meet them.

Swingers Grille head chef Manny Martinez is fresh off a big win at the 2017 Chefs for Path event, and is planning a spectacular dish sure to “wow” the crowds.

One of Bloomington’s favorite chefs, Troy Tomlinson of Biaggi’s, also will be on hand to greet his many fans and dish out some of that famous Biaggi’s food.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and can be purchased at pantagraph.com/firstbite, at The

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From left, Anne Waldorf, Jenni and David Bateman, and Jim Waldorf enjoyed the many treats at First Bite 2016.

Pantagraph front counter at 301 W. Washington St., or by phone at 309-820-3297.

Tickets are strictly lim-

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This event sold out last year, so people are encouraged to buy their tickets

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Area events, all summer long DAN CRAFT

dcraft@pantagraph.com‌

‌When it comes to summer entertainment options, we’re definitely a pro-choice community.

How else to explain the 14-odd weeks of non-stop things to do and see that are now staring us in the face, daring us — just daring us — to sit idly by and vegetate like the weeds sprouting in our in lawns and gardens?

Whether you’re into theater, concerts, recreation, small town festivals or big city blowouts, there is something — nay, many things — happening almost every waking hour between now and Labor Day. We’ve done all the ad-

Bloomington.

30: Loungeabout the Roundabout: John Till; blues-rock singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

30-6/4: Washington Good Neighbor Days Festival; carnival, live bands, food, beer garden, crafts, fireworks, more; John Bearce Commercial Property grounds, LORI ANN COOK-NEISLER, PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ Washington.

MAY‌ 31: Lunchtime Concerts: Prai- Illinois State University’s Cook Hall provides the setting for the Concerts on the Quad series, 28: International Music, Wine rieland Dixie Band; New Orleans which will run Monday nights in July. and Beer Festival; live bands, jazz group; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Withwine/beer tastings; Mackinaw ers Park, downtown Bloomington. “graduation party” theme; Heartland 6:30 p.m., ISU Hancock Stadium IL. Steampunk Happening; new Valley Vineyard, near Mackinaw. festival with Victoria-era steamTheatre Company, Normal. (rain location, Redbird Arena).

28: Streator Park Festival; car1-30: Quilted Keepsakes 2017; 2: First Friday; special activ- punk theme, including art, live JUNE‌ nival, entertainment, food booths, 1: Ratt; rock group; 8 p.m., Lime- annual summer quilt show, C.H. ities at galleries and businesses; music, costume contest, demoncraft vendors, more; Streator City Moore Homestead, Clinton.

5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington. strations, more; downtown light Eventplex, Peoria.

Park, Streator.

2: Allerton Park Concert Se2: Moonlight Movies: National Bloomington.

1: The Shanties; Irish group; 28-29: Summer Camp Mu2-4: James and the Giant 5:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphithe- ries: Summer Kickoff; with bands Lampoon’s Vacation; outdoor sic Festival; multi-stage outdoor The Bashful Youngens and Birds of movies for adults only; 9 p.m., Con- Peach; Penguin Project of Mcater, Normal. rock-variety music fest; Three SisLean County production of musi1-3, 8-11, 15-17 and 22-24: Heart- Chicago; 6-9 p.m.; Allerton Park nie Link Amphitheater, Normal. ters Park, Chillicothe. cal; University High School Stroud Gate House Lawn, Monticello.

2: Reverend Horton Heat; altland Theatre Company 10-Min28-29: Heart of Illinois Dog 2: Community Movie Night: rock/pop group; 8 p.m. Castle The- Auditorium, Normal.

Cluster; annual dog show and re- ute Play Festival: The Gradualated events; Interstate Center, tion Party; annual short play fest, Sing; free outdoor stadium show- atre, Bloomington. with eight winning entries tied to ing of animated family movie; 2-4: Cogs & Corsets: A Central Please see EVENTS, Page F12

vance work. The choices are now yours.

(For updates and additions to the following calendar guide, be sure to consult the weekly calendar in Thursday’s GO! entertainment section.)

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2-3: Lincoln’s Pigs & Swigs Festival; BBQ cook-off, craft beers, local bands, craft fair, flea market, car cruise-in, more; downtown Lincoln and Scully Park.

2-4: Midwest Punkfest; punk rock fest with around 38 bands; Copper Top Lounge (Fri.-Sat.) and Meltdown Creative Works (Sun.), Bloomington.

2-3: SOHO Music Festival; 60 bands on five stages, family fun area, more; Old State Capitol grounds, downtown Springfield.

2-4 and 9-10: Aladdin Jr.; children’s fantasy; 8 p.m., Theatre in the Park at New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

2-4 and 8-10: My Fair Lady; musical; 7:30 p.m., Corn Stock Theatre, Peoria.

2-7/21: Pontiac Municipal Band Summer Concerts; outdoor pops concerts; 7 p.m. Fri., Humiston Riverside Park, Pontiac.

3: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Andrew Bordewick; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

3: Chippendales; male exotic dance revue; 8 p.m., Limelight Eventplex, Peoria.

3: Dimmitt’s Grove Flea Market; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., various locations in Dimmitt’s Grove neighborhood, Bloomington.

3: Funks Grove National Trails Day Celebration; guided hikes, information booths, seminars, games, activities, more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

3: Marshall Tucker Band; country-rock group; 7 p.m., Watseka Theatre, Watseka.

3: Tony Bennett; pop singer; 8 p.m., U of I at Springfield Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield.

3: Tri-Shark Triathlon/Duathlon Classic; swimming/biking/running event; 8 a.m., Comlara Park, near Hudson.

3-4: Central Illinois Military Fest: WW II & Vietnam; WW II battle re-enactments, Vietnam display, merchandise, more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, Peoria.

3-10/27: Downtown Bloomington Association Farmers Market; locally grown produce and more, entertainment, activities; 7:30 a.m.noon Saturdays, downtown square.

4: Champagne British Car Festival; 25th-anniversary exhibit of British-made autos, including MG, Triumph, Lotus, Bentley and Jaguar; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,David Davis Mansion grounds, Bloomington.

4: Family Scavenger Hunt at

DANA COLCLEASURE, FOR THE PANTAGRAPH FILE‌

Abby Scott, left, and Aszure Dorton experience the Art Gallery in “Performance Art,” one of the eight winning plays comprising Heartland Theatre Company’s “10-Minute Play Festival” last year. This year’s festival will run June 1-3, 8-11, 15-17 and 22-24 in Normal.

Miller Park Zoo; non-competitive hunts; noon-3 p.m.; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

4: Kevin Hart & The Vibe Tribe; jazz group; 4 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

4-9: International Carillon Festival; carillon players from around world in nightly concerts; 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Rees Carillon in Washington Park, Springfield.

5: Jenny Lewis; alt-country/rock singer; 7:30 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

6: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Joe Zaklan; blues singer;

6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

6: Music Under the Stars: The Shanties; Irish group; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

6: Son Volt; alt-country/rock group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

6, 13, 20, 27: Summertime Stories in the Park; themed storytelling entertainment from Twin City Tale Spinners; 10 a.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

7: Lunchtime Concerts: Patrick Campbell; pop singer; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Withers Park, downtown Bloomington.

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7: St. Paul and The Broken Bones; soul-R&B group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

7-9/27: Downs Village Market; locally grown produce, meat, baked goods, more; 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays, southwest edge of Downs, off I-74.

8: Bloomington-Normal Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival; wine/cheese/chocolate samples, live entertainment, cash bar, more; Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington.

8: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Stone & Snow; folk-rock group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

8-10: Chatsworth Heritage Days/Sesquicentennial; carnival, entertainment, food, parade,more; downtown Chatsworth.

8-11: Decatur-Macon County Fair; fairgrounds in Decatur.

8-10: Lexington Homecoming Carnival; carnival rides, live entertainment, food, games; Main Street in downtown Lexington.

8-11 and 15-18: Monty Python’s Spamalot; High School Summer Theater production of musical; 7:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

9: Drive-By Truckers; alt

country-rock group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

9: Fred Eaglesmith Show with Tif Ginn; roots singers; 7:30 p.m., Heyworth American Legion Post, Heyworth.

9 and 23: Music of the Forties; 1940s musical revue; 1 p.m., Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center, Pontiac.

9-10: Smokin’ in the Park; BBQ contest, with food, entertainment, car show, more; Kiwanis Park, downtown LeRoy. 9-11: Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Festival; wine tastings, food, lobster, live jazz, more; 100 block Main Street, downtown Ottawa.

9-11: Route 66 Motor Tour; annual Mother Road motorcade, with stops at various Illinois towns along the way.

9-11: Route 66 Town-Wide Garage Sales; community sales; 7 a.m.-dusk, various locations in Lincoln.

9-11: Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games; Olympic-style competition for disabled athletes; ISU Sports Complex, Normal.

9-11: Tremont Turkey Festival; turkey foods, games, bed races, entertainment, more; downtown

Tremont and Tremont Park.

9-11 and 14-18: Willy Wonka; musical comedy; 8:30 p.m., Muni Opera, Springfield.

10: Broadway to Bloomington; Pantagraph-sponsored cabaret-style musical event featuring Holiday Spectacular performers; 6:30 p.m., Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Ballroom.

10: Champaign StreetFest; live bands, food, drinks, more; 7 p.m.-midnight, Neil and Main streets, Champaign.

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

10: Duryea Festival; antique cars, parade of high wheel bikes, music, food, more; 10 a.m.10:30 p.m., Tower Park in Peoria Heights.

10: Fred Eaglesmith Show with Tif Ginn; roots singers; 8 p.m., Duncan Manor, Towanda.

10: GLT Summer Concert; with Thornetta Davis, Los Texmaniacs and Edward David Anderson’s Black Dirt Revival; 3:30-10 p.m., downtown Bloomington square.

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10: Happy Birthday to Miller Park Zoo; 125th birthday party, with free cake and pizza; noon-3 p.m., Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

10: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Under 18 Showcase; teen performers; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

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

10: Moss Avenue Antique Sale & Festival; sidewalk sales up and down historic avenue, food stands, entertainment, more; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Moss Avenue in Peoria.

10: Old House Society Tour; annual tour of historic B-N homes; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

10: River City Jazz Festival; five area jazz bands in outdoor fest; downtown Peoria riverfront.

10: Summer Frolic/World Wide Knit In Public Day; period clothed interpreters and demonstrations of weaving, spinning, spinning and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

10: Twin City Cruisers: ‘50s Night; 5-8:30 p.m., Towanda Plaza Shopping Center parking lot, Bloomington.

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The water features of the Uptown Circle in Normal have proven popular with children during the Loungeabout the Roundabout program, which will feature musical performers all summer long on Tuesdays, Saturdays and select Thursdays.

10-11: Civil War Encampment; Civil War re-enactors and activities; Old State Capitol grounds, downtown Springfield.

10-11: German-American Society Sommerfest; food, music games, more; noon-8 p.m., Hickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

11: Homes of Hope Benefit Car Show; car show, live music, food,

raffles, more; noon-4 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, Mackinaw.

11-17: Steel Magnolias; comedy; Engle Lane Theatre, Streator.

13: Hot Rod Power Tour; hot rod-based automotive tour, with mobile displays, entertainment, games, giveaways, more; U of I State Farm Center, Champaign.

13: Music Under the Stars:

Alex & The XO’s; rock group; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

13: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Riding Coattails; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

13-17: 75th Midwest Charity Horse Show; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield.

13-18: Sangamon County Fair;

with grandstand shows Trent Harmon and Michael Tyler (June 15), Aaron Lewis, Steel Woods and Lick Creek (June 16), The Cadillac Three, Broseph E. Lee and Bailey Bryan (June 17); fairgrounds at New Berlin.

14: Lunchtime Concerts: Austin Found; acoustic folk group; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Withers Park,

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15: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Toocan; tropical music group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

15: Robert Earl Keen; alt-country singer; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

15-17: Epiphany Carnival; carnival rides, live music, games, food, beer tent, more; Epiphany School grounds, 1000 E. College Ave., Normal.

15-17: Steamboat Days Festival; riverfront carnival, entertainment stages, contests, games, more; downtown Peoria riverfront.

15-18: The Producers; Vermillion Players production of musical; 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac.

15, 22 and 29: 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.

16: Jake Owen and Eric Paslay; country singers; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

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16-17; Glorious Garden Festival Walk; self-guided tours of up to 10 private B-N gardens, with festival and start point at David Davis Mansion, Bloomington.

16-18 and 22-25: Sleeping Beauty; musical; Market Street Theatre, Paxton.

17: BCPA Summer Solstice Concert; outdoor event with local performers Matthew Curry, Edward David Anderson, Robert Brown Band, Gas Road Riot, Who Cares, Knucklehead and Alex & The XOs, with craft beer and food; noon-10 p.m., CEFCU Outdoor Summer Stage at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

17: Celtic Woman; Irish group; 7:30 p.m., U of I at Springfield Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield.

17: David Blaine; illusionist and stunt artist; 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

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

17: East Peoria Levee District

Car & Craft Show; classic cars, craft vendors along new levee district area; 4-8 p.m., 400 block East Washington Street, East Peoria.

17: Emack & Bolio Fest; outdoor live music by area performers; noon-10 p.m.; Emack & Bolio’s courtyard, Uptown Normal.

17: Inside Out Arts Fair; art displays and demonstrations, artisan demonstrations, live music, more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

17: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Stephanie Chow; jazz singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

17: Open Cockpit Day; tours of open cockpits of various aircraft; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Aviation Museum, Bloomington.

17: Tour of Kitchens; Illinois Symphony Orchestra Guild of B-N benefit with tours of kitchens in new and historic neighborhoods; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Founders Grove, downtown Bloomington, Country Club Place, Sunset Road, Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home.

17: Wings & Wheels Fly-In and Cruise-In; aircraft displays, custom vehicle show, craft show, more;

6-9 June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4

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Don Schertz, operator of Green Acres Herb Farm in Lowpoint, prepares to make a sale of mint during the Downtown Bloomington Association Farmers Market in 2014. The market is on the downtown square on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

7 a.m.-3 p.m., Pekin Municipal Airport, Pekin.

17-18: Monticello Railway Museum Father’s Day Weekend; train shed tours and rides, with fathers accompanied by kids free; Monticello Railway Museum, downtown Monticello.

18: Blue October; rock group; 7:30 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

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Gate opens at 5 pm. Pack a picnic but please no beverages.

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All beverages must be purchased on site.

18: 3rd Sunday Market; 450 vendors; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Interstate Center, Bloomington.

18: WWE Live: Summer Slam Heatwave Tour; 7 p.m., Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield.

20: In This Moment; rock group; 7 p.m., Limelight Eventplex, Peoria.

20: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Velvet Groove; rock group;

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20: Tuesday Music Under the Stars: Shuga Beatz; variety group; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

21: Lunchtime Concerts: Marc Boon; folk-rock singer group; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Withers Park, downtown Bloomington.

21-24 Metamora Old Settlers Days; carnival, entertainment, food tents, crafts, more; downtown Metamora square.

22: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Austin Found; acoustic folk group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

22: Saint Motel; indie pop group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

22-24: Illinois Gold Wing Riders Association Summer Rally; bike show, group rides, vendors, motorcycle parade (7:45 p.m. Fri.), more; downtown Pontiac.

22-25: Railroad Days; railroad heritage celebration, downtown Galesburg.

23: Dress-Up Movie Night: Trolls; 8:15 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

23: Young at Heartland Summer Showcase; Heatland Theatre

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23-25 and 30-7/2: Oklahoma!; musical; Lincoln Community Theatre, Lincoln College Johnston Center.

23-24: Champaign Blues, Brew & BBQ Festival; live blues performers and BBQ foods; downtown Champaign.

23-25: Olde English Faire; medieval-themed festival; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wildlife Prairie Park, near Peoria.

23-24: Relay for Life; fund-raising event with relay, entertainment, more; noon-noon, Normal Community West High School.

23-25, 30 and July 1: State Fair; musical; 8 p.m., Theater in the Park at New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

23-25, 30 and July 1: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike; comedy; 7:30 p.m., Corn Stock Theatre, Peoria.

24: A.J. Croce; singer-songwriter; 8 p.m., U of I at Springfield Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield.

24: Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival; Swedish summer fest with music, maypole, family activities, barn dance, more;

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24: Brian Howe; former Bad Company lead singer; 7:30 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

24: DeWitt County Museum Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show; antique tractors and gas engines of all makes, kiddie tractor pull, food, museum tours; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., C.H. Moore Homestead, Clinton.

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

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

24: Make Music Normal; free all-day summer solstice music fest featuring local musicians; noon11 p.m., various locations around Normal.

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

24: War Games; displays and demonstrations of weapons/events that inspired modern video games; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield.

24: Wonders of Saturn; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 9-11 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

25: Denise LaGrassa; blues singer; 4 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

25: Pioneer Days; demonstrations of mid-19th-century pioneer life, children’s games, more; 1-4 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, near Peoria.

25-7/1: Ford County Fair; with grandstand show (Easton Corbin and Walker McGuire, June 30); fairgrounds at Melvin.

27: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Too Cool; rock-folk group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

28: Lunchtime Concerts: Brian Choban Jazz Quintet; jazz group; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Withers Park, downtown Bloomington.

28: Young at Heartland Summer Showcase; Heartland Theatre senior acting program performance; 7:30 p.m., Heartland Theatre Company, Normal.

29: Toby Keith and Colt Ford; country singers; 7 p.m., The Corn Crib, Normal.

30: All Decked Out in Red, White and Blue; Fourth of July-themed swim, with games, trivia, more; 7:30-10:30 p.m., Holiday Pool, Bloomington.

30: Allerton Park Music Fest:

Reds, White & Blues; patriotic blues concert with The Blues Deacons and Cash Box Kings; 6-9 p.m., Allerton Park Gate House Lawn, Monticello.

30: Brushville; country-rock group; 8 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, Mackinaw.

30: Heartache Tonight; Eagles tribute group; 6 p.m., The Landing at downtown Peoria riverfront.

30: Kristen & Jen from #IMOMSOHARD; web series duo in national tour; 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

30-Aug. 11: Illinois Shakespeare Festival; annual summer-long fest with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Shakespeare’s Amazing Cymbeline” and “I Heart Juliet” in rotating repertory on main stage and related activities; Ewing Manor, Bloomington.

30-7/2 and 7/5-9: Mary Poppins; musical comedy; 8:30 p.m., Muni Opera, Springfield.

JULY‌ 1: Capital City Celebration; entertainment, fireworks, more; Old State Capitol grounds, downtown Springfield.

1: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Andrew Bordewick; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

1: PlutoFest: ALES Homebrew Club beer tasting event, with entertainment, more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Streator City Park, Streator.

1: Prairieland Dixie Band; New Orleans jazz; 5:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

1: 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: Volksfest; classic car and cycle cruise-in, craft vendors, German food and beverages, more; noon-8 p.m., Hickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

3: Jammsammich; jam-rock group; 7:30 p.m., The Landing at downtown Peoria riverfront.

3: ISU Concerts on the Quad; concerts by faculty and guest artists; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

3: Monticello Railway Museum Fireworks Special; train ride from downtown Monticello to Lodge Park to view fireworks; 8 p.m., Monticello Railway Museum, downtown Monticello.

3: Morton Fireworks Celebration; 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,

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3-4: Celebrate America; Holiday Spectacular-produced patriotic musical variety show; 6 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

3-4: Chenoa July 4th Celebration; downtown street dance (July 3), July 4 parade, day-long activities, fireworks at dusk; downtown Chenoa, City Park and Chenoa Football Field.

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

3-4: Minonk Fourth of July Celebration; games, contests, chicken dinner, entertainment, fireworks; West Side Park, Minonk.

4: Champaign County Freedom Celebration; parade (11 a.m.), evening entertainment and fireworks; Kirby Avenue, between First and Oak streets, Champaign.

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

4: Decatur Fourth of July Celebration; day-long activities, concert, fireworks at dusk over Lake Decatur; 8 a.m.-dusk, Nelson Park, Decatur 4: Downs Independence Day Celebration; parade, fireworks and more; Dooley Park, Downs.

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4: Dwight July 4th Celebration; 6:30-10:30 p.m., Dwight Grade School grounds, 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 entertainment, 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 Fireworks; dusk; Lake Bloomington, northeast of Hudson.

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

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4: Mount Pulaski Fourth 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: Red, White and Boom!; riverfront Fourth of July festivities and fireworks; 5-10 p.m. downtown riverfront, Peoria.

4: Sibley Fourth of July Celebration; 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.

6: Glenn Wilson & The Jazzmaniacs; jazz group; 5:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

6-9, 13-16 and 20-23: The Little Mermaid; musical; Community Players Theatre, Bloomington.

6-9: Streator’s Fourth: America’s Best; July 4 celebration; downtown and various Streator locations.

7: Summer Music Under the Star with Blackberry Smoke; country group in outdoor show; 7:30 p.m., Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts lawn (Lincoln Park).

7: Cheap Trick and 38 Special; rock groups; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

7: First Friday; special activities at galleries and businesses; 5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington.

7-10: DeWitt County 4-H Fair; fairgrounds in Clinton.

8: Bishop Hill Country Antique Market; annual outdoor market; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Colony School Lawn at Bishop Hill State Historic Site.

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

8: Illinois Bat Festival; bat-related displays, activities, presentations, games, more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Illinois State Museum, Springfield.

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

8: Lexington Street Fest with Matthew Curry and The Steepwater Band; blues-rock bands in street dance; 8 p.m., Main Street, downtown Lexington.

8: Morton Downtown Super Cruise; more than 300 vehicles, food, street vendors, more; 5-10 p.m., downtown Morton.

8: Turnpike Troubadours, Nikki Lane, Lucero, Cody Canada and The Departed; country groups/singers; 1 p.m., downtown Peoria Riverfront.

8: Twin City Cruisers: ‘60s Night; 5-8:30 p.m., Towanda Plaza Shopping Center parking lot, Bloomington.

8: Writers on the River; more than 90 romance authors, books sales, signings, more; 1-4 p.m., ParA-Dice Casino Hotel, Peoria.

8-9: Sugar Creek Arts Festival; juried art fair, entertainment stage, food, kids’ art activities; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., uptown Normal.

9: Adam Larson Quartet; jazz group; 7 p.m., Normal Theater, Normal.

9: Biscuits n Gravy Band; rock group; 4 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

9: Fitz & The Tantrums; rock group; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

9: Mahomet Auto Fest; juried auto fest, car cruise, more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Mahomet.

9: The Mountain Goats; alt pop/ rock group; 7 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

9-15: Monty Python’s SpamA-Lot; musical; Engle Lane Theatre, Streator.

9-29: Illinois Chamber Music Festival; faculty and student concerts; various times, IWU Westbrook Auditorium.

10: ISU Concerts on the Quad: Ameranouche; gypsy-Creole band; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

11: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Joe Zaklan; blues singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

11: Tuesday Music Under the Stars: Heartland Jazz Orchestra; big band; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

11-15: Fisher Community Fair; fairgrounds at Fisher.

12-16: Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale; Vermilllion Players production of musical; 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac.

12-16: LaSalle County 4-H Show & Junior Fair; fairgrounds in Ottawa.

12-16: Marshall-Putnam County Fair; fairgrounds in Henry.

13: Jonny Lang; blues singer-guitarist; 7:30 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

13: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Big On Blondes; rock group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

13: Ten Years and Them Evils; rock groups; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

13, 20 and 27: 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.

13-16: A Grand Ole Opry Tribute; Conklin Players show; Five Points Washington, Washington.

13-16 and 20-23: Footloose; High School Summer Theatre production of musical; 7:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheatre, Normal.

13-16: Mike Dobbins Memorial New Plays From the Heartland; three new winning one-act plays; Heartland Theatre Company, Normal.

13-16: Pirates! The Musical; musical; Lincoln Community Theatre, Lincoln College Johnston Center.

14: Brit Floyd; Pink Floyd tribute group; 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

14-15: Amaranth Apple Festival; apple-based foods from 25 Springfield restaurants, live music with headliner Matthew Sweet, more; Old State Capitol plaza, downtown Springfield.

14-16 and 20-22: High School Musical; musical; 8 p.m., Theatre in the Park at New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

14-16: Lincoln’s Bloomington Fest & Civil War Days; Civil War re-enactors, walking tours, crafts, children’s activities, more; downtown Bloomington, David Davis Mansion, Franklin Park, IWU quad, Burr House and McLean County Museum of History.

14-16: Rock ‘n’ Rods on Route 66; car show, vendors, rock concerts (Southern Culture on the Skids, more); Chateau Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington.

14-16: Stanford Good Ole Days; arts and crafts, food, fireworks, more; downtown Stanford.

14-22: Bye Bye Birdie; musical; 7:30 p.m., Corn Stock Theatre, Peoria.

15: Champaign StreetFest; live bands, food, drinks, more; 7 p.m.-midnight, Walnut and University streets, Champaign.

15: Cornerstones of Rock with Shadows of Night, New Colony Six, Cryan’ Shames, The Buckinghams and Ides of March; outdoor concert with five classic rock bands from Midwest; 4 p.m., Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts lawn.

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

15: History of Bicycles Show; old and new bicycle displays, ice

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cream social, live music, more; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, Bloomington.

15: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Leah Marlene; singer-songwriter; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

15: Music of the Civil War; Civil War-era musical revue; 1 p.m., Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center, Pontiac.

15: Open Cockpit Day; tours of open cockpits of various aircraft; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Aviation Museum, Bloomington.

16: 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.

16: 3rd Sunday Market; 450 vendors; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Interstate Center, Bloomington.

17: Delbert McClinton & SelfMade Men and Tommy Castro & The Painkillers; blues groups; 3 p.m., Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, Decatur.

17: ISU Concerts on the Quad: April Verch Band; Americana-roots group; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

18: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Hot Sauce Universe; variety group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

18: Tuesday Music Under the

Stars: The Brazilionaires; Latin fusion group; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

18-22: Farmer City/DeWitt County Fair; fairgrounds in Farmer City.

18-22: Heart of Illinois Fair; nightly concerts, carnival midway, more; Exposition Gardens, Peoria.

19-22: Livingston County 4-H Fair; fairgrounds in Pontiac.

19-24: Iroquois County Fair; fairgrounds in Crescent City.

20: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Stephanie Foster with Justin Lindsey; country singers; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

21: Trace Adkins; country singer; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

21-22: Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown; BBQ cooking contests, live music, crafters, kids’ activities, more; Riverfront Festival Park, downtown Peoria.

21-29: Champaign County Fair; with grandstand show (Chris Young, July 28); fairgrounds in Urbana.

21-23 and 26-30: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas; musical comedy; 8:30 p.m., Muni Opera, Springfield.

22: Medici Craft Beer & Jazz Street Fair; beer tastings and live bands; 4-10 p.m., in front of Medici in Normal, 120 North St. 22: Railsplitter Antique Auto Club Cruise-In; vintage cars and

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22: Take a Kid Fishing Derby; Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park, near Hudson.

22: Zookeeper Olympics; zookeeper-themed contests and competition; noon-3 p.m.; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

22-23: Rhapsody in Bloom; art, music and food fest; Luthy Botanical Gardens in Glen Oak Park, Peoria.

23: Bishop Hill Antique Car Show; antiques and classics; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop Hill State Historic Site.

23: DeWitt County Museum Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social; ice cream, cake walk, lawn games, magician, more; 3-5 p.m., C.H. Moore Homestead, Clinton.

23: Good Old Summertime; Tea Ladies summer tea event; 1:30 p.m., C.H. Moore Homestead, Clinton.

23: Mud, Sweat and Gears; offroad mountain bike race; Comlara Park, near Hudson.

23-29: Midwest Institute of Opera Sixth Season; fully staged opera and other presentations; ISU Center for the Performing Arts.

24: ISU Concerts on the Quad: Singing Under the Stars; gypsy-Creole band; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

24-29: Fulton County Fair; fairgrounds in Lewistown.

25: Dancing with the Stars: Live! Hot Summer Nights; touring show with dancers from TV series; 7:30 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

25: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Chasing The Turn; rock group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

27: Goo Goo Dolls and Phillip Phillips; rock group and singer; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

27-30: Once Upon a Mattress; Miller Park Summer Theatre/BCPA production of musical; Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

28: Brushville; country-rock group; 8 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, Mackinaw.

28: Dress-Up Movie Night: Moana; 8 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

28: Drum Corps International Show of Shows; DCI drum and bugle corps event; 7 p.m., Metamora Township High School Malone Field, Metamora.

28: K.C. & The Sunshine Band and Here Come the Mummies; pop-rock groups; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

28-29: Down Home Music, Beer & Art Festival; live music, craft beers, artist booths, more; downtown Springfield.

28-30: Great Balloon Race; 30

hot air balloons in various events; Lake Storey Park, near Galesburg.

28-30: Illinois Deer & Turkey Expo; exhibits, vendors, seminars, more; Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

28-29: Pekin Main Street Super Cruise; 800 cars/trucks, live bands, food, drink, more; downtown Pekin.

29: Cultural Festival; cultural/ethnic food, entertainment, art, dance, more; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., ISU Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom.

29: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Tyler Sweitzer; rock singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

29: Pontiac Party in the Park; Mighty Vermillion Duck Race and cardboat boat races on Vermilion River, entertainment, food, kids’ games; Humiston-Riverside Park

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29: Streator Ag Day; day-long agricultural celebration with flea and farmers markets, tractor show, live music, food, kids’ activities, blacksmith showcase, more; Streator City Park, Streator.

29: Total Solar Eclipse; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 9-11 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

30: Heartland Jazz Orchestra; big band; 4 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

30: Pioneer Days; demonstrations of mid-19th-century pioneer life, children’s games, more; STEVE SMEDLEY, PANTAGRAPH FILE‌ 1-4 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, near Will Lucht of Bloomington uses a stick as he explores Timber Creek in Funks Grove last year Peoria.

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30-Aug. 6: Logan County Fair; with grandstand headliner Brothers Osborne (Aug. 5); fairgrounds at Lincoln.

31: Dawes; alt-country/rock group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

31: ISU Concerts on the Quad: An Evening of Jazz; faculty and guest jazz performers; 7 p.m., ISU quad.

31-8/2: Tazewell County Fair; Mineral Springs Park, Pekin.

AUGUST‌ 1: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Riding Coattails; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

1: Music Under the Stars: Brass Band of Central Illinois; traditional brass band; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

2-6: McLean County Fair; with country singer Dylan Scott in grandDAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH‌ stand show (8 p.m. Aug. 4), Interstate Center grounds, Bloomington.

Erica Hempstead, 6, of Gridley, asks her mother if she can 3: Kane Brown; country singer; take a Texas Longhorn home from a petting zoo at the 7 p.m., downtown Peoria Riverfront.

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Roundabout: Joe Zaklan Band; blues group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

3-6: Arsenic and Old Lace; comedy; 8 p.m., Theatre in the Park at New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

3-6: Decatur Celebration; street fair with 8 entertainment stages, name acts, food, arts, more; downtown Decatur.

3-6: The Most Happy Fella; Prairie Fire Theatre production of musical; IWU Westbrook Auditorium.

4: Allerton Park Concert Series: Irish Fest; Irish bands The Shanties and Skipper’s Alley; 6-9 p.m., Allerton Park Gate House Lawn, Monticello.

4: First Friday; special activities at galleries and businesses; 5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington.

4-5: Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular and Super Cruise; downtown cruise, drive-in theater movie night, car show, hot air balloons, more; Knight’s Action Park, Springfield.

4-5: River City Soul Fest; African-American heritage food and entertainment; Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria.

4-12: Parade; musical; 7:30 p.m.,

Corn Stock Theatre, Peoria.

5: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Andrew Hedges; folk-Americana singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

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

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

5-6: Downhome Music, Beer and Art Festival; bands, food vendors, 100 craft beers, kids’ area, more; Seventh and Washington streets, downtown Springfield.

5-6: Minier Corn Daze; freshcooked corn, entertainment, more; Veterans Park and downtown Minier.

6: Bratfest 2017; cruise-in, bratwurst and other foods, live music, games, more; noon-8 p.m., Hickory Grove Park, near Peoria.

6: George Thorogood & The Destroyers; rock-blues group; 7:30 p.m., Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

6: Seether; rock group; 7:30 p.m., Limelight Eventplex, Peoria.

6: Wagon Load A Trouble; rockabilly-country group; 4 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

6: The Wallflowers and Better Than Ezra; alt rock groups; 7:30 p.m., downtown Peoria riverfront.

8: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Linds & Chad; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

8: Music Under the Stars: Jim Markum Swing Band; big band; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

8-12: The Lion King Jr.; musical; Engle Lane Theatre, Streator.

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

9-12: Cullom Celebration and Cullom Junior Fair; annual homecoming celebration and junior fair; downtown Cullom.

10: The Bygones; nostalgic rock group; 5:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

10: Foghat; rock group; 8 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

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10-20: Illinois State Fair; fairgrounds at Springfield.

11: Chase Rice, Runaway June and Chris Cavanagh; country singers; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

11-12: Champaign-Urbana Days; food, entertainment, kids’ activities, sports tournaments, drive-in movie, more; Douglass Park, Champaign.

11-13 and 16-20: Grease; musical comedy; 8 p.m., Muni Opera, Springfield.

12: Hummingbird Festival; banding of birds, information, kids’ activities, more; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, Peoria.

12: Lake Street Drive; alt rock group; 8 p.m., Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

12: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Leah Marlene; singer songwriter; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

12: Miller Park Zoo Ice Cream Social; noon-3 p.m., Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

12: Pentatonix; a cappella group; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

12-13: Bishop Hill Festival of

the Arts; arts and crafts fair, other related activities around village; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Colony Park, Bishop Hill State Historic Site.

12-13: Grand National TT Weekend; motorcycle races, swap meet, parade, concerts and more; downtown Peoria and Peoria Motorcycle Club at Bartonville.

13: Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell; country singers; 7 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

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

13: Taste of Dwight; food, entertainment, kids’ games, more; 2-9 p.m., Renfrew Park, Dwight.

14: Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone; ‘60s pop group; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

15: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Hot Sauce Universe; rock group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

15: Michael Franti & Spearhead and Satsang; alt-rap groups; 8 p.m., downtown Peoria Riverfront.

15: Music Under the Stars:

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Stone & Snow; folk-rock duo; 7 p.m., Miller Park Bandstand, Bloomington.

15: Sublime with Rome and Blues Traveler; reggae and rock groups; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

16: Alabama and Neal McCoy; country group and singer; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

16-20: Fairbury Fair;

fairgrounds at Fairbury.

17: Jason Derulo with DJ and Chel; hip-hop singers; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

18: Front Street Music Festival; second annual street music fest; 2-10 p.m., Front Street in downtown Bloomington.

18: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Dexter ONeal & Funkyard; R&B-rock group; 7 p.m., Uptown

Normal Circle.

18: Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws; country groups; 6 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

18-19: Bruegala; live bands and annual B-N Jaycees beer festival; 6-11 p.m., The Corn Crib, Normal.

18-20: Danvers Days; carnival, live music, vendors market, more; Danvers Village Park in Danvers.

18-20: Galesburg Heritage Days; pre-1840s rendezvous and Civil War re-enactment; Lake Storey Park, near Galesburg.

18-20 and 24-26: Loose Lips Sink Ships; WWII musical; 8 p.m., Theatre in the Park at New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

18-20: Mansfield Homecoming; parade, carnival, entertainment, more; downtown Mansfield.

18-19: Taste of Champaign-Urbana; food fair, entertainment and juried art show; West Side Park, Champaign.

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

19: Dress-Up Movie The Wild

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19: Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains and Nonpoint; rock groups; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

19: Hummingbird Festival; banding, presentations and demonstrations by Sangamon River Audubon Society; 8 a.m.noon, New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg.

19: India Fest; India cultural celebration with food, music, traditional dancing, more; all day, downtown Peoria Riverfront.

25: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Pickin & Kickin; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

19: The Old Men Boys; folk-fiddle group; 5:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

19: Open Cockpit Day; tours of open cockpits of various aircraft; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Aviation Museum, Bloomington.

19-20: Washington Fine Arts Festival; juried outdoor art fair, entertainment, food, more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington Park, Washington.

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20: John Mellencamp and Carlene Carter; rock and country singers; 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Springfield.

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

22: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Matthew Michael & Christina Marie; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

22-26: LeRoy Fall Festival; live music, carnival, ice cream social, games, kids’ activities, more; downtown LeRoy; free.

24: Lougeabout the Roundabout: Johnny Blas; rock singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

25: Joe Bonamassa; rock-blues guitarist; 8 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

25-27: Erin Feis; Irish heritage fest with food, music, art and more; Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria.

25-27: Lincoln Balloon Festival; balloon fest with mass ascensions, tethered rides, entertainment, more; Logan County Airport, Lincoln.

25-26: Sangamon River Music Festival; carnival, music (Mark Chesnutt, Jerrod Niemann, more), food, more; downtown Mahomet.

25-26: Urbana Sweetcorn Festival; fresh-cooked corn, entertainment; downtown Urbana.

25-9/4: DuQuoin State Fair; nightly grandstand shows and more; 8 a.m.-midnight, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin.

25-9/2: Thoroughly Modern Millie; musical; 7:30 p.m., Corn Stock Theatre, Peoria.

26: Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack; country singers; 7:30 p.m., U of I State Farm Center, Champaign.

26: Bloomington Criterium; bike racing event and related activities; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Bloomington.

26: Moon and Sun; Twin City Amateur Astronomers presentation and open telescope viewing; 8 p.m.-midnight, Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

26-27: Bishop Hill Chautauqua; re-enactors playing historic figures, stories, more ; 1-4 p.m., Bishop Hill State Historic Site Village Park.

26-27: Gems of the Prairie Quilt Show; more than 400 quilts and 20 vendors; Peoria Civic Center, Peoria.

26-27: Sweet Corn Blues Festival; fresh-cooked sweet corn and

entertainment; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., uptown Normal.

27: Mary & The Troublemakers; ‘50s-’60s group; 4 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

27: Pioneer Days; demonstrations of mid-19th-century pioneer life, children’s games, more; 1-4 p.m., W.H. Sommer Park, near Peoria.

27: Shady Car Show; antique cars, trucks and cycles; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln.

29: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Joe Zaklan; blues singer; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

29-31: Farm Progress Show; farming-related exhibits, demonstrations, more; Progress City USA, Decatur.

31: Brass Band of Central Illinois; traditional brass band; 5:30 p.m., Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

31-9/4: Threshermen’s Reunion; agricultural/harvest fest, with demonstrations, entertainment, food, parade (1:15 p.m.

Sept. 4, downtown Pontiac), more; Threshermen’s Park, near Pontiac.

SEPTEMBER‌ 1: First Friday; special activities at galleries and businesses; 5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington.

1-2: Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival; multi-stage blues and roots music fest with headliners TBA); downtown Peoria riverfront.

2: 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.

2: Loungeabout the Roundabout: Nicotine Poetic; rock group; 6 p.m., Uptown Normal Circle.

2: Roamer Cruise Night & Car Show; 1917 Roamers display, food, music, more; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Miralla Park and downtown Streator.

2-4: Delavan Fall Festival; parade, carnival, entertainment, more; downtown Delavan.

3: Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival; “Lucy”-style grape stomp, wine tasting live music, more; noon-6 p.m., Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, near Mackinaw.

4: Bloomington Labor Day Parade; bands, floats, more; 10 a.m., Front and Center streets to Miller Park.

4: Peoria Labor Day Parade; bands, floats, more; 10 a.m., downtown Peoria.

4: Streator Labor Day Parade; bands, floats, more; noon, downtown Streator.

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Al Legg, Broker, CRS, CSP & CNE RE/MAX Choice

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CONGRATULATIONS AL LEGG FOR BEING AWARDED 2016 #1 RE/MAX CHOICE REAL ESTATE AGENT OF THE YEAR! Al Legg has been a full-time real estate professional since 1976 AL LEGG with 41 years of experience. He was born and raised in Pontiac, Illinois. Al has been married to Jan for 38 years.

Their daughter Anne is married to Matt Steinman. Al and Jan are the proud grandparents of Kaelyn and Alexia. Al has been RE/MAX Choice #1 Individual Real Estate Agent of the year from 2016-2002. He has demonstrated enthusiasm to be a true Top Professional that is dedicated; caring about his clients, listening to their needs while still providing essential information regarding the market whether his client is buying or selling a home.

He also was the #1 RE/MAX Individual Sales Agent in 2014-2010 in S. Illinois/MO Region. Al received RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

Al works with Clients in any price range either Buyers or Sellers – including 1st Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Families Relocating either into or out of the area and is also involved in New Construction.

Al’s Real Estate knowledge shines through as he reviews the Marketing Conditions to inform his Clients and strives for a successful transaction with a goal of being there for his clients for a lifetime. He goes above and beyond just to provide 110% Customer Satisfaction to all of his Clientele. You can’t go wrong with the #1 RE/MAX Choice Sales Associate of the Year, Al Legg. Call Al at 309.531.2177.

The Haas Sisters Tracy Haas Riley & Kristen Haas Oliver Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate Meet the Haas Sisters Tracy and Kristen! These ISU graduate sisters in real estate bring high energy, dedication and a strong commitment to their business.

They pride themselves on the number of repeat clients they have helped over their almost 25 year career and would love to help you!

This past year, they achieved the distinction of being in the Top 1% of all Berkshire Hathaway Realtors nationally. Whether you are buying your first home or your fifth home or on planning on selling the current home you have, they want to show you how their experience and knowledge can get you the results you deserve. Give them a call, email or text or visit them on their webpage at TheHaasSisters.com.

Tracy can be reached at 309-275-6590.

Kristen can reached at 309-838-6082.

Ann Rosenfeld Area Wide Services, LLC

Over 36 years of real estate experience.

Buying, selling or building, for all your real estate needs email or call anytime. rannarose@msn.com or 829-3251

Anne & Kindi Bliss

Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

Anne Bliss has been selling Real Estate in the B/N area for over 39 years. She is a CRS, GRI, ABR, SRS. Before Real Estate she taught in District 87 schools. Her daughter Kindi has been listing and selling homes for over 21 years now.

Kindi has been competing in 5K runs and has done Triathlons and gotten in the top 3 in her age group in all of her competitions. She enjoys traveling, fine food and wine tasting. Her son Jake is her PRIDE & JOY! Anne enjoys her grandchildren the most. She plays tennis, golfs, bowls and pickleball bridge. She also loves water sports. She is an active member in the Normal Kiwanis club. Kindi and I want to thank all our past clients and friends for their loyalty, friendship and support. We specialize in serving families. For a “Blissfull” HOME experience call the Bliss family team. 309825-ANNE or 309-275-3707. abliss@coldwellhomes.com

Jack Ruch Berkshire Hathaway 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.

Laurie Heggie Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate Laurie Heggie, ReaLtoR/ Broker/GRI gets her inspiration from helping buyers and sellers begin a new chapter in their lives.

Licensed in 2003 Laurie enjoys helping people buy and sell homes throughout Bloomington/Normal and Central Illinois. Her extensive knowledge of the area, her expert negotiation skills, and network of professionals, including attorneys, lenders and home inspectors, mean her clients can rest assured they are in capable hands. Laurie works extremely hard so that her clients can show up to the closing table happy, relaxed and satisfied with their real estate transaction. Call Laurie today at 309-825-2746 or visit her at www.LaurieHeggie.com

Jessica Devore Green Acres Real Estate

Jessica Devore, Managing Broker and Owner of Green Acres Real Estate, operates two offices in Bloomington and Clinton. She is the chairperson of the Education and Grievance committees at the BloomingtonNormal Association of Realtors. A strong believer in staying educated she holds many designations GRI, ePro, SFR, SRS, CNE. Jessica is very proud to be our local Homes for Heroes affiliate. For more info or to contact her please visit www.jessicadevore.com

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Tom Krieger

Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate

Meet Tom Krieger, Residential and Relocation Specialist for Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate. He has specialized in residential New Construction and Relocation, and Luxury Home Sales for the past 37 years.

He is a14 time Chairman’s Circle Gold Award Winner.

Tom was named and also “Realtor of the Year” for Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate 2006, 2007 and 2014. 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

Larry & Candy Foster Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group Larry started commercial real estate in 1973.

He has built, owned, single, multifamily, retail office, churches, Larry Foster Commercial Broker warehouse, ag and developmental properties.

Candy started residential real estate in 1981.

Their vast Candy Foster knowledge and experience make them an asset to buyers, sellers and investors.

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

Mike & Jean Hutson Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate

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. Looking for a New Address... we can help.

Recipient of President’s Circle Award (Top 3% of Berkshire Hathaway’s Real Estate Division Internationally) HutsonRealEstate@gmail.com Mike - 309-825-6894 Jean - 309-825-5707

V. Joseph Lane Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

Joe offers the advantage of knowledge and experience while keeping pace with current technology. He has 20 years experience in the real estate profession combined with 20 years of banking experience in the Bloomington/Normal area.

Joe enjoys serving his clients and takes pride in providing professional, extraordinary service. Check out his website at jlane.coldwellhomes.com and let him help you find your dream home! Contact him at 309-275-0743 or vjl361@usa.net.

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Sandy Slingsby Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate Sandy moved to B/N in 1965 and taught Math at Chiddix Jr. High. She became a Realtor in 1993. With 30 years of teaching experience, 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.

Caroline Bird Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group I have over 24 years of experience in all areas of real estate sales.

Residential, investment, land, farms as well as commercial.

I have been a top producer every year in the business.

I enjoy working with first time home buyers as well as seasoned buyers.

Call me with any of your real estate needs!

309-261-0999 www.carolinebird.com

Barry Hammer Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

Matching buyers with their dream homes for over 16 years! Barry’s passion is to serve ALL clients with prompt, accurate facts, whether buying, selling or relocating.

Barry is a long time resident of the Down area, and his three daughters attended Tri-Valley Schools.

He and his wife owned a business in Downs, and was a volunteer in the Downs Community Fire Protection District.

His involvement in these organizations has given Barry the knowledge of issues in the communities and county he serves.

Barry prides himself as a practical solution agent delivering results. See how his extensive experience, knowledge, and poise can serve YOU! 309-275-2516 bhammer@coldwellhomes.com

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Nancy Brady

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I have been providing Real Estate expertise for over 20 years.

I have been the #1 Agent in our Company for 5 years and #1 single producing Agent in Bloomington/Normal for the past 2 years.

I am a fulltime Agent and I am personally involved with every step of the transaction.

My Clients are my top priority. I am well established in the area and have an extensive network of highly satisfied clients.

I am associated with many relocation companies along with corporates employers and universities.

I also have significant knowledge with new construction. I syndicate and advertise on many websites and in the Home Market and Limited Magazine.

BUYING OR SELLING CALL ME TODAY!!!

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Nancy Brady is a full-time REALTOR® with 30 years of experience. A native of Bloomington-Normal, she has always been active in the community, especially with Easter Seals. She has sold over $200,000,000 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.

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Lynn Lister Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

LIST WITH LISTER! A resident of Bloomington-Normal for over 30 years, Lynn knows the community, schools, and neighborhoods. First time home buyers have so many questions and ynn works Lynn hard to get all the answers. ynn uses the Lynn right tools to price your home for sale too!

Member of Coldwell Banker Diamond Society, Marketing Specialist, Relocation Specialist, GRI, Certified Negotiation Specialist.

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