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14 on the cover These hand made mallets serve as a rite of passage for the Decatur Bike Polo Club. cover photo: Sarah Jane
30 Rock the Campus On May 7, Millikin’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity hosts their 5th annual, day-long festival featuring bands, acts and other entertainment.
BEHIND THE THRIVE
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Out and About
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SPOTLIGHT: Blue Connection
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The Food Dude: The Wharf
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The Locker Room: Decatur Commodores
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May Events Calendar
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Spot the Difference (answers p.32)
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Club 501
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Visual Guide to Wildflowers
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THRIVE 3Way: Three Ways to Improve Coffee
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It’s hard to believe, but we’re wrapping up two full years with this May issue of Thrive! We’ve learned many lessons in all, but there’s one thing that I learned early on that still rings true. I am surrounded by a team of amazingly talented people with huge hearts and great commitment to our little project we call Thrive. All things considered, each month takes a lot of manpower, and I am thankful for my friends who stand up to the challenge with me and make it a fun-filled adventure every time. The feedback you, our readers, have offered has been invaluable as well. Please keep it coming! Any time you have ideas on how we can make our publication better, you help steer us in the right direction. I hope you’re all enjoying the most recent changes in print and I look forward to your thoughts! A big thanks to everyone!
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Out & About
photo: Sarah Jane
A look back at last month’s happenings
OK!
Maroa-Forsyth’s cast of Oklahoma! take its final bow after the final wind-sweeping performance.
With their very own orchestra on hand, the M-F High School music department brought Oklahoma! to life. With Ado Annie’s and Laurie’s pie by the slice on hand it was a must see! -Katrina Smalley
“Violet” (Leah Curry), “Billy” (Cristhian Mancinas Garcia) and “Saul” (Todd Vance) perform in Theatre 7’s production of “Play On!”
photo: Sara Cothern
Hope for the Flowers
An original adaptation by Michelle Stephens. Yellow and Stripes are caterpillars and they get in love. I like when Stripes and Yellow turn into butterflies. Yellow comes first and Stripes is sad, but then he turns into a butterfly too. -James age 5
photos: Richland Community College
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Out & About A look back at last month’s happenings
photos: Sarah Jane
Fun with Buttons
photo: Katrina Smalley
Listeners at Sports Zone (Decatur Conference Center and Hotel) were serenaded Thursday, April 14th during the second qualifying night for Y103’s Karaoke Supastar.
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photo: Travis Lickey
words: Katrina Smalley
Customer Appreciation At Coziahr Danny Menghini of Coziahr Harley-Davidson snapped some pics of his own at this annual event Saturday, April 9th, which featured music by The Still, coupon books with great deals and swarms of happy customers.
At the Blue Connection Open House in the DMH Cancer Care Institute, Emily (above) offered button making help to visitors creating their very own button bling. Left: Buttons for sale in the gallery.
It’s EXPO Time
Local business took center stage as Decatur and Mt. Zion put on their annual Business Expos. The Mt. Zion Chamber 2011 Business Expo on Saturday, March 26, drew one of its biggest crowds ever. The event featured booths from nearly 90 businesses, plus Kids World and the Taste. “We will need a bigger place next year,” said Judy Kaiser, Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce Administrator. “What a great problem to have.”
At the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Wednesday, April 6, more than 900 attendees turned out to see what the more than 100 exhibitors had to offer. Highlights included the Taste of Decatur showcasing local flavors, and door collections resulting in generous donations for Catholic Charities, Decatur Family Refuge, the Good Samaritan Inn and the Salvation Army. Decatur Chamber photos: Dave Fishel
Things were poppin’ at the Del’s Popcorn Express booth during the Mt. Zion Business Expo.
words: Joli Hohenstein
Top: Decatur’s Business Expo had something for ever yone, including tasty samples from 17 vendors at the Taste of Decatur. Bottom: Milligan Academy students got a taste of local business as part of the setup crew.
photo: Stephanie Zimmerman
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SPOTLIGHT
The Art of Service
Blue Connection art gallery opens at DMH Cancer Care Institute The art of entrepreneurship is alive and well at Millikin, and they’re channeling it to serve the community. The second location of the school’s student-run retail art gallery, Blue Connection, recently opened in the DMH Cancer Care Institute. The two organizations partnered when the building was constructed, and Assistant Professor Annette Russo worked with the Institute to develop an art therapy room and program at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur. “Because of this partnership, Blue Connection was invited to discuss the possibilities of opening a second location within the Institute’s complementary medicine wing in November 2010,” says B.J. Warren, Gallery Manager and Lecturer for the Arts & Entrepreneurship Program, “and shortly after, the students developed and wrote the business model for the new space.”
by Joli Hohenstein
Gourmet Shop that are healthy and quick to make (such as soups and olive oils). “We are aware of our location and want to provide the patients, families and staff of the DMH Cancer Care Institute with the products they need,” says BJ. “We also are working to bring in some healthy snacks and beverages for those at the Cancer Care Center for extended periods of the day.” Even as they’re taking every opportunity to learn, students know service is at the core of this business. “We are there first to serve the patients and their families and to sell the products they need second,” says BJ. “We hope everyone will feel comfortable to come back, sit in our lounge, listen to music by Millikin ensembles, and have a conversation.” For students like Domonique, helping in any way is a success: “What the DMH Cancer Care Institute does in the community is special in a way that can’t be put in words.”
In fact, students completed the plan in under two weeks, a testament to the school’s strength and commitment to entrepreneurship and the concept. “If we can be aligned with our mission, support our community, give back to those who make us who we are, why wouldn’t we partner with such great people such as those at the DMH Cancer Care Institute?” says Domonique Howell, Blue Connection project manager and a senior majoring in business entrepreneurship. Like the original downtown Blue Connection, the second location showcases artwork by Millikin students, faculty and alumni. “It is an opportunity to see many emerging artists and enjoy the creativity we have here in Decatur,” says BJ. At the DMH Cancer Care Institute, Blue Connection has added a selection of foods by Antonio’s
photo: Sarah Jane
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 1 pm A portion of all sales supports programming at the DMH Cancer Care Institute, supports the artists who create the work and allows students to continue to utilize Blue Connection as a learning laboratory for their coursework at Millikin University.
Joli Hohenstein is a senior contributor to THRIVE. A connoisseur of fine art, Joli is rumored to have the largest collection of oil paintings that depict skillet-baked cookies in Decatur. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com. 08 | may 2011
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THE FOOD DUDE
by T. F. DUDE
The Wharf Once you find your way into The Wharf for a first taste, you’ll surely set your sights on it again and again. I wandered into the bar and restaurant for dinner recently, and it felt long overdue. Ever since my first encounter with the Wharf Burger a couple of months ago, it has been on my “must try” list. I saw the look of surprise and satisfaction on my fellow foodie’s face and knew I needed one for myself. The Wharf Burger did not disappoint. Due to the clever combination of burger and ham and swiss sandwich, I was left in awe of the savory flavor. Starting with a big bun, the burger is made even bigger and topped with swiss cheese and canadian bacon. Why stop there? You’ll also find lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and the biggest surprise—Thousand Island Dressing. Everything went together so perfectly it’s no wonder they wanted to put their name to it! As with many bars, you’ll find an assortment of battered and fried sides and appetizers. What you won’t find is their batter. It’s what takes their fried mushrooms to the top for me. That along with the fact that they’re sliced. They cool down much faster, which means I can dig in immediately! I know from past experience, their fried catfish is a winner, and I had an opportunity to try their daily special (fried chicken), which was very tender and moist. Something you just don’t always find with chicken. Another regular menu item I tried for the first time was the chicken livers. Believe me when I say I was hesitant. I didn’t know what to expect and I’d never tried them anywhere before. I had much to learn in the way of the chicken liver. With a little friendly chit-chat I learned that chicken livers are often dry, and usually small. These monsters were just as moist as can be. I would certainly order them up again.
photo: T.F. Dude
My “must try” list for the Wharf still includes their natural cut fries, hamburger noodle soup, ribeye sandwich and many more, but what will bring me back around is the friendly atmosphere. The Wharf is one of those dives that has loyal regulars. And lots of them. You can always pop in on your own, belly up to the bar and feel like part of the family. Once you learn the trick to finding the place once, that is! It’s tucked away just enough that you may have to do some hunting on the first try. It’s off of 1st Drive in South Shores but it’s nestled behind the Marathon Station. If you’ve found Dale’s Southlake Pharmacy, their parking lot takes you there too. Look for the sign above and head for the door right next to it!
Agree? Disagree? Join the discussion at: Facebook.com/DecaturFoodDude. The Food Dude is not a professional critic. He just really, really likes food. 10 | may 2011
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THE LOCKER ROOM
by Aric Lee
First Pitch When it comes to the Decatur Commodores Baseball program, winning isn’t everything. Kevin Koslofski enters his third season as the Head Coach of the Commodores 18 & under team, and even a 14-year career isn’t enough to make him believe W’s are all that matters. “We want to give kids a better opportunity for exposure to college [baseball] careers,” says the former Kansas City Royal, Milwaukee Brewer, and St. Louis Cardinal. “Our success isn’t measured by wins and losses, and that may surprise some. We are more about developing kids’ games, helping them and their parents understand the recruiting process, and building relationships with college scouts, while having fun playing baseball.” Sure the Commodores have won about 60 percent of their games in their first two seasons, including the championship of the Inaugural Sunnyside Invitational. But Koslofski is most proud that all of his players who’ve wanted to move on and play college baseball have.
The Stretch MacArthur graduate Blair Springfield and former Mount Zion Brave, Ryan Hartman have been drafted by the Chicago Cubs in consecutive years, so the Commodores have certainly had its share of quality players. This season is no different. “We’ve got a number of quality baseball players on this team, and every one of them are good enough to play some level of college baseball,” Koslofski says. Stacy Lowe and Luke Highley join Koslofski as coaches of the 18U team, but the Commodores
also features a 16 & under team, coached by Mount Zion Junior High Coach Matt Smith, Meridian Head Varsity Coach Tony Millard, and college student Joe Peters. The Commodores also have baseball guidance from the top of their organization as President Jeremy Current brings professional baseball experience with the St. Louis Cardinals to the table.
Extra Innings … Chris Behnke will provide the sponsorship of the 2nd Sunnyside Invitational the weekend of June 23-26, a tournament that features a quartet of former major leaguers bringing teams from Kansas City and St. Louis. “That is going to be another great tournament with some really incredible players,” Koz says. Scott Cooper, Brian McRae, Rodney Myers, and Matt Whiteside each coach or lead visiting teams to Decatur in June, and the talent level underneath a former professional ballplayer can never be underestimated. The tournament is completely free to attend, including parking, and Koslofski was proud to see over 25 collegiate scouts in the stands a year ago. “We have major goals for these kids to continue their playing careers, and we aim to teach them everything about the process,” says Koslofski. “In a short period of time, we’re proud to be able to say it’s going really, really well already.” Schedule, rosters, and any information on the program can be seen at: www.DecaturCommodores.com
ARIC LEE is the Sports Director and Afternoon Host of “The Aric Lee Show with Justin Lyon,” heard each weekday from 3-6pm on ESPNDecatur 1050 AM “The Fan” (WDZ). Aric enjoys Clean Cotton Yankee Candles, Apple Pie Scentzy’s, and the purple-capped Downy fabric softener. 12 | may 2011
Rings of Fire Decatur Bike Polo Club Is the Hottest Thing on Two Wheels Ever seen polo on two wheels? It’s rolling twice a week right here in Decatur. Give the Decatur Bike Polo Club a flat, hard surface, and they’ll make a game of it. Traveling with long pieces of wood for boundaries and goals made of PVC, they take 30-45 minutes to set up, then hit the pavement. Fast paced and hard charging, hardcourt bike polo speaks to players looking for the instant gratification adrenaline rush. Matches are played to just 10 minutes or the first team to five goals, promising constant action and requiring finesse and skill to excel. From behind their goals, two teams of three players charge a street hockeytype ball set in the middle of the rectangular court. Players can’t make contact with the ground but often make contact with each other, their bikes and their mallets. For all their intensity, players say part of the sport’s appeal is the free-wheeling, laid-back nature of its competitors. It really resonates for guys like Doug Rohman, bored with mainstream sports and looking for something different. “You get the sports interaction with friends. It can get intense but at the end everyone’s all friends,” says Doug, who’s also been a skateboarder and soccer player. “It’s not so focused on winning and losing as the athletic fundamentals and moving around, making the plays rather than the goals,” says Mike Tasch. 14 | may 2011
Perhaps that’s why even after 10 years the sport is just now more formally organizing and setting official rules. North American Hardcourt, one of the sport’s first governing bodies, just held elections for a board to establish standards and requirements. Hardcourt bike polo, as it’s known, got its start in Seattle somewhere in the early 2000s. Quick to catch on and spreading like wildfire, the sport has developed a culture all its own while maintaining the organic, DIY feel its home city spawned.
Words: Joli Hohenstein Pics: Sarah Jane Equipment is often handmade, customized to players’ taste and borrowed from other sports. Players often don hockey gloves and helmets, and as a rite of passage, make their own mallets from ski pole or golf club shafts screwed into a hard plastic or synthetic head. “You want aluminum or a good metal to use that doesn’t break,” says Mike. Of course it’s all about the bikes, and Continued p. 16 may 2011 | 15
they’re all custom. Typically players ride fixed gear or single speed free wheel bikes for maximum control and quick acceleration on the small courts. A player may shorten the handlebars for more room to swing the mallet, or drop to one or no brake to improve maneuverability. Many install wheel covers, sometimes elaborately painted or badged, to keep mallets out of the spokes—a very costly repair.
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But really, all you need to play is a bike, mallet and ball. The fluidity and freedom is the beauty of the sport for many. (Though they would like a more permanent place to play.) “We move around a lot, the police or others ask us to move. But the Park District has expressed interest in helping us find a spot,” says Mike. Still, they’re miles beyond where they started a year ago, playing pickup by Ruby Tuesday. “We started going out anywhere with a flat surface, messing around with polo mallets and hockey balls,” says Doug. “At that point it was one on one.”
Today they get turnouts of 20-40 depending on the time of year. And they’re not alone. The League of Bike Polo, the sport’s online epicenter, lists teams in nearly 40 countries and 140 teams in the US alone. The Decatur club plays regularly on Friday nights at 6 and Sunday afternoons around 2. And many are playing in tournaments to up the rush and sharpen their skills. Age and experience are no barriers; all it takes is the drive to thrive. “Last week we had a 13 year old and guys up to 55 or 60,” says Mike. “It’s about recreation, being outside, exercising and a social event with a competitive aspect.”
If you’re looking to get rolling, get in with the club—they welcome players at all levels. Watch their Facebook page for times and places: http://www. facebook.com/pages/DecaturBike-Polo/112483622116908.
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May Events EVERY TUESDAY Women Golf Clinic Whether you’ve never stepped on a course or just want to improve your game, these clinics are designed for ladies of all skill levels. Red Tail Run Learning Center, 520 W Grove, $30 ($25 res), 422.2211. 6:15-7:15p Knit Night Decatur Area Arts Council, Madden Arts Center, $3 non-members, 7-9p EVERY WEDNESDAY Mobile Soundz Karaoke AIW Hall, 8p Open Mic Night with Tom Johnson Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 8:30p
DJ David Lee Lock Stock & Barrel, 429.7411, lockstockdecatur.com, 10p-2a EVERY FRIDAY Decatur Breakfast Sertoma Club Scovill Golf Course Banquet Room, 877.4789, 7a EVERY SATURDAY Motorcycle Inspection Free, Coziahr H-D 10a-2p Saturday Afternoon Blues The Bourbon Barrel, 4-8p Mobile Soundz DJ & Karaoke 22nd St Discount Liquors 9p-1a
Hands-on Experience/Research Help with Refreshments 2-3:30p, Meeting 3:30-3:45p. 1255 West South Side Dr in the Decatur Genealogical Library. 1-4p May Day Hike Join the naturalist on a casual walk through the forest looking for mayflowers and learn about this ancient holiday. Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p England Chamber Band, The Dirty Feathers, Jodyboss, Ashley Riley Band Cornerstone Tavern, 2p
5.1-5.13 Annual Student Show Saturday, 1 Selected art that students submit for Comedy Shop Progress City competition in the various categories, Sports Zone - Decatur Conference Cluster of Dog Shows including graphics, mixed media, Center & Hotel. Cover charge: $5. For This AKC approved event has 8 rings ceramics, painting, and drawing. RCC info, 422.8800, 8-9:30p w/dogs exhibiting their talents. Erlanson Art Gallery, Times Vary 750-1000 dogs to compete each Lookin Good Wednesdays day. $5/vehicle/day. 423.0250, 5.1-5.29 Cornerstone Tavern, 10p sandemackennelclub.com; 8:30a-4p Only Owls Art Exhibit Owls are magnificent birds with EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY World Series Championship exceptional characteristics. See an Docta LD DJ/Karaoke Shoot-Off & Breakfast array of artistic representations in Curley’s Bar & Pizza, 875.9800, 9p-2a Decatur Gun Club, 877.0400, 8:30a pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, and woodcut from the Woodson Art EVERY THURSDAY Genealogical Society Museum. Rock Springs Nature Center. Bike Night Is researching your genealogy on Coziahr H-D for schedule the computer confusing? Come 5.1-5.30 learn more and join in on the free Hope Academy Student Art Game Night genealogy workshop, where you can Decatur Public Library, 130 N Play games and have some fun. openly ask general or individualized Franklin, 422.1509. Mo-Fr 9a-9p; Sa Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Cafe, 5-7p questions to 6-experienced 9a-5:30p genealogists during a question Open Mic with and answer session. Session 1-2p, Charlie Stobaugh Cornerstone Tavern, 9p-12a
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5.1-5.31 Shirley Buescher Watercolor Decatur Airport Exhibit Delores Rice Logue Photography Exhibit, Rock Springs Nature Center, 423.7708. Mo-Fr 9a-4:30p Monday, 2 Millikin University Jazz Performance Lock Stock & Barrel, 129 S Oakland Ave, 429.7411. 6p 5.2-5.29 Alan Perry Photography Exhibit, Rock Springs Nature Center, 423.7708. Mo-Fr 9a-4:30p Wednesday, 4 Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast Speaker: Cindy Deadrick-Wolfer. Decatur Club, $12 at door, $15 nonmembers. www.decaturchamber. com, 7-8a Spring Job Fair Decatur Civic Center, 12-4p 5.4-5.5 50th Anniversary Stars Over Athens This colorful, ethnic experience features authentic Greek cuisine, the Decatur Athenian Dance Troupe,
costumes and live music. 875. 8399. Knights of Columbus, 520 E North St. (We) 9a-4p, (Th) 5p & 7p. Bake Sale, Greek Orthodox Church, 570 N Union St, (We) 9a-4p 5.4-5.8 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Things are not always what they seem when you leave the comfortable confines of home and enter the woods, especially when a bunch of mischievous fairies decide to mess with you. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin University. $10/$12 For info: 424.6318. We-Sa 7:30p, Su 2p 5.4-5.28 Barn Colony Artists Annual Show This exhibit showcases the work of local artists and members of Barn Colony – a wide variety of watercolors, oils, pastels, color pencil and other media. Madden Arts Center, 125 N Water, 423.3189. Mo-Fr 8:30a-4:30p, Sa 10a-2p
Grow the “Scarborough Herbs” Join Mark Najmon, for a delightful class into the folklore and enchanting stories of parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme’, and basil. All materials furnished. Get plants and learn how to take care of them. $20, Space is limited. Mari-Mann Herb Farm, 6-8p Central Illinois Girls Softball 12U Gold vs Unity Rebels, Borg Warner, Time TBA 10U Gold vs Unity Rebels, Borg Warner Sports Complex 6p-9p Black and Blue Ball Wear black tie with blue jeans (ladies may opt for a fancy top). The Hitmen. Dinner (pasta bar), live and silent auctions include pottery and art crafted by clients served by Easter Seals! $30/adults, $8/child. For tickets or info: 429.1052. The Decatur Club, Doors Open 6p, Live Auction 7:30p The Sugar Prophets Doherty’s Pub & Pins, 7:30p
Thursday, 5 Community Leaders Breakfast Local Speaker: Doug Oberhelman, Chairman & CEO of Caterpillar Inc. Featured Speaker: David Zach, a trained futurist. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. For info or tickets: 421.6929, 7-9a Land of Lincoln Credit Union is the official sponsor of Club 501. Club 501 is a committee of the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce.
May Events University Women Media Concert First Christian Church, 7:30p
Early Bird Drawing: St Teresa Raffle Paco’s Sol Bistro, 7p
Karaoke Supastar: Qualifying Night Jabroni’s Karaoke Bar, 6:30p
The STILL Bourbon Barrel, 7p
Friday, 6 Richland Foundation Golf Outing Hickory Point Golf Course. For Info: kcarter@richland.edu First Friday Gallery Walk Downtown Decatur, 5-7p After 5 Live: Andy Jones Madden Arts Center. Hors d’ oeuvres and drinks provided. 428.0112,Blue Connection Downtown, 117 N Water,Artist Speaks 6p, 5-7:30p Car & Bike Show Hickory River Smokehouse, Mt Zion, 5-9p Seniorama-Senior Idol Singing Contest Held during the annual Seniorama Expo Ages 50+ contestants. For info 464.2511 or spainter@smd.hshs.org. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. Time 9a-1p Free Music Friday: LHP Free music, great food & drink specials and an unbeatable atmosphere that’s the perfect place to unwind with friends. 50% Appetizers (5-6p). Jimmy Ryan’s Patio, 6:30-8:30p
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Escaping Neverland Thirsty’s Pub & Grub, 1770 E Pershing, 9p-1a
Zippy Zoo Day with Moms Celebrate Mothers’ Day with balloon animals, face painting, animal presentations, handmade cards and a gift for mom! Moms free with paying child, Scovill Zoo. 71 S Country Club Rd, 421.7436. 12-4p
Indagroove AIW Hall, 9p
“Rock The Campus” Music charity festival, Millikin University, $1 donation (proceeds benefiting The Children’s Miracle Network), 1-10p
5.6-5.7 Annual Plant Sale Richland Community College, Fr 7a-6p, Sa 7a-1p
Fundraiser for Family of Rick Griffet Includes Prairieland Rebels at 1p. Pop’s Place, 1p-1a
5.6-5.28 Metals at Gallery 510 Featuring Darren Miller’s metal sculptures. For Info 422.1509, Gallery 510, 160 E Main. First Friday 5-7p, Artist talk 6:30p. Tu-Fr 11a-5p, Sa 11a-3p
Greater Decatur Duck Derby Watch 5,000 sunglass-clad ducks race to the finish line to win prizes for their sponsors. $5 sponsors a duck. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 12-4p, Race 2p.
Saturday, 7 Macon County Master Gardeners Plant Sale Macon County Fairgrounds. For info call: U of I Extension 877.6042, 9a-2p Preschool Peepers Mother May I Youth ages 3 – 5 will compare and contrast the difference between animals and their babies through a craft, story, activity and hike. Fee $1. Reservations required. Rock Springs Nature Center, 10a
MU Latin Percussion Saturday Jazz, Lock Stock & Barrel, 129 S Oakland, 4-6p The STILL Sliderz Bar & Grille, 4p Juvae Jazz Society Presents: Andy Schumm and the Flatland Gang The Decatur Club, 158 W Prairie. $20 For info: 546.1363. 5-8p
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A Night of Impressions Lincoln Square Theatre, $11. Doors Open 6p, Show 7p
Mt Zion Chamber Business After Hours Antioch Christian Church, 5-7p
48 Connection Lock Stock & Barrel, 9p-1a
Opus 24 Spring Concert “How Can I Keep From Singing” St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407 E Eldo, For Info: 422.1422. 7:30p
808 Sliderz Bar & Grille, 9p Chris Bradley Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 9:30p DJ Thirsty’s Pub & Grub, 9p-1a Sunday, 8 Old Time Music Jams Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, 1-4p Wind Ensemble & Concert Band Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University. For info: 424.6318, 2p Monday, 9 National Day of Prayer Central Park, 12-1p Monday Night Jazz Lock Stock & Barrel, 6-8p Tuesday, 10 Spring Ag Cafe Speaker: Jason Bunting, “Farming for our Future: Sharing Agriculture’s Message Today”. For Info www. decaturchamber.com, $20, Decatur Club. 12-1:30p
any donations collected up to $50 and donated to The Trevor Project. Reservations at pipedreams@millikin. edu. $5. 9 & 11p Shades of Grey Doherty’s Pub & Pins, 7:30p
Wednesday, 11 Culinary Arts Luncheon Richland Community College, Shilling Center. $10 For reservations: 875.7211,x740 11:30a or 12p Mt Zion Chamber Luncheon St Mary’s Hospital, Doors Open 11:30a
Friday, 13 Champions for Children Walk Pre-Party To benefit Macon County Child Advocacy Center. Enjoy LD Entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Tickets available at the Macon County Child Advocacy Center 422.6294, 164 N Edward St, $20, At the door $25. The Decatur Club. 5:30-9:30p
Decatur Chamber After Hours Consociate Dansig, 2828 N Monroe, Free Music Friday: 5-7p Official Patio Kick-Off Join us for free music and menu Dead Tooth sampling as we officially kick off the Cornerstone Tavern, 9p patio for the summer. Jimmy Ryan’s Patio, JimmyRyans.com. 5:00-8:30p Thursday, 12 Karaoke Supastar: The Semi-Finals All 30 Qualifiers sing, Top 18 advance to The Finals, Sliderz Bar & Grill, 6:30p Gay Cabaret Bringing a smile to your face, a tear to your eye, and will make you celebrate who you are. Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre will be matching
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May Events Haunted Decatur Come along as we reveal the dark history of Decatur’s spirits, scandals and sins -- including the scores of hauntings that have plagued the city for more than a century and a half and have given Decatur its infamous reputation as one of the most haunted cities in the Midwest!$30 Space Limited, Reservations Required. haunteddecatur.com, 888.446.7859. Depart from Avon Theatre 7p Graham Lindsey, Throttle Junkies, The Shed VFW Hall, Decatur. 7p Millikin Jazz Jam Session Lock Stock & Barrel, 8p BorderLine Sliderz Bar & Grille, 5995 E Rt 36. 9p Rock of Ages Tumbuktu, Long Creek. 9p-1a
5.13-5.15 AKC Dog Agility Trial This show, sponsored by the Decatur Obedience Training Club, allows the public to watch as dogs from many different breeds compete. Open (free) to the public. For info: 672.3653 Saturday, 14 Annual Plant Sale Garden Club of Decatur. The plant sale helps provide funds for civic projects. Prairie Avenue Christian Church, 2201 E Prairie. 8:30-10:30a Here Comes the “Sun” Sun Catcher Score decorative glass in a sun pattern, apply glass backing, and grout to create a stunning sun catcher. $20, $25 non-member. Decatur Area Arts Council, 9-10:45a
5.13-5.14 Garfield Montessori’s Production of “Annie, Jr” Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N Main. For info: 424.3244. Doors Open 6p, Show 7p
Bicycling and Bird Watching Tune your wheels and pull out your binoculars! Find out what some of the area’s biking enthusiasts are thinking and doing to ensure that summer doesn’t slip by without some serious fun. Combine a 15 mile countryside ride with a pancake breakfast and bird-watching presentation. For info: 217.876.0649. Ride: 8a, Forsyth Park Tennis Courts; 10a Presentation and Pancakes: Paulin’s Cabin, BYOC
Spring Rummage Sale Village of Mt Zion
2nd Saturday Book Sale Decatur Public Library, 9:30a-12:30p
Spankalicious, DJ dubstep Donnie’s Homespun Pizza, 126 S Oakland. 9p
Animal Crackers Class Children aged 3 – 5 listen to a
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story, meet an animal, create a craft with their adult guests, and snack on animal crackers! $9 ($8 res), 421.7435. Scovill Zoo 71 S Country Club Rd. 9:30 or 11a Champions for Children Walk To benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Illinois and the Macon County Child Advocacy Center. Follow our footsteps to help the 10,000 abused children in Illinois! Register online at www.cacionline.org or email mccac4kids@aol.com for info! The Beach House on Lake Decatur in Nelson Park, 9:30a-12p Dulcimer Music Rock Springs Nature Center, 423.7708, 10a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk Fairview Park, For info www. greatstrides.cff.org. Registration 10a Women Only Bike Ride Coziahr H-D, 1p Family Fun – Beetle, Beetle Where Are You? What wonderful colors beetles can be! Join the naturalist armed with magnifying glasses to discover these amazing little creatures found along our nature trails. Rock Springs Nature Center, 1:30p
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How Does Your Garden Grow Free class. Learn about herbs and everlastings and their uses. MariMann Herb Farm, 1405 Mari Mann Lane, 2-4p
Twilight Hike Venture into the forest with the naturalist to discover what creatures are active at twilight. Rock Springs Nature Center, 7p
2nd Annual Jazz Bash Multiple bands inside and out, Lock Stock & Barrel, 2-6p
Monday, 16 Wildflour Book Club Book: Still Alice by Lisa Genova, Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Cafe, 5:30p
Prairieland Rebels AIW Hall, 2828 N Dineen St. 5p Magic of the Heart, 2011 Heart Gala Hosted by St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. 698.3838, 5-11:30p. Cocktail reception and silent auction: 5p. Dinner: 6:30p. Live auction: 7:45. Music by The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project: 9-11:30p. Meet Me in Paris: Behind the Curtain The acclaimed Hot Club of San Francisco and the popular French vocalist Isabelle Fontaine have created Meet Me in Paris, a charming concert involving an unforgettable Parisian experience. 424.6318, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 7p Metallica Tribute Torque - Alls Hell Cornerstone Tavern, 9p Sunday, 15 Off Our Rockers Pop’s Place, 4335 W Main, 3-7p
Friday, 20 Crappie USA Seminar First Christian Church, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd. Open to the public, registration 5-7pm, free, 270.395.4204. 7pm Scovill Zoo Open Golf Outing Golf, lunch on the course, evening reception, and exciting prizes. $600/4-some. All proceeds benefit Scovill Zoo. 429.6243. Hickory Point Golf Course, 727 W Weaver Rd, 12:15p (Shotgun Start)
Bluegrass Artist JET Cornerstone Tavern, 9p Tuesday, 17 MacArthur Jazz Concert Jazz Bands perform, Decatur Civic Center Theatre, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza. 7:30p
Free Music Fridays: Billy Galt Free music, great food & drink specials and an unbeatable atmosphere that’s the perfect place to unwind with friends. 50% Appetizers (5-6p). Jimmy Ryan’s Patio, 6:30-8:30p
Wednesday, 18 Decatur Gamers The Decatur Club, 5p
Dan Tedesco Cornerstone Tavern, 9p
Thursday, 19 Blues Expressions Doherty’s Pub & Pins, 7:30p
Kung Fu Dynamite Lock Stock & Barrel, 9p-1a
Shades of Grey AIW Hall, 875.2416. 7p 5.19-5.21 Prairieland ABATE’s Rally in the Valley 2 days of food, bikes, beers, babes, and prairieland rebel music! Decatur-Macon County Fairgrounds, 3700 N Westlawn Ave, $5. 6p
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May Events Saturday, 21 Airport Fun Day Tour the airport control tower, view interactive displays, pancake breakfast (7a) hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association, Decatur Airport, 428.2423. 8-11a Audubon Breakfast Potluck Open to all at the Rock Springs Pavilion. 8a
Street Party Saturday: Brew Fest Brew Fest, an outdoor block party on Merchant Street featuring Craft Beer Taste from 5-8 pm, and Soul Purpose Band from 7-11 pm. After-Party, too! Tickets for Beer Taste $25/advance and $30 at the event. 423-0448. 5-11p
Shawn McDonald First Baptist Church, 1320 Arbor Dr. Crappie USA $7 adv, $10 at door. Doors Open 6p, This is a Super Event Regional Fishing Show 7p Tournament for ACA Members who compete for a cash purse. Karaoke Supastar Finals The FREE Kids Rodeo starts 10a All 18 Finalists sing once, Top 10 sing with on-site registration. There will a 2nd song, 6:30p be two Divisions (0-7 years) and (8-12 years). Prizes given. For info Haunted Decatur 270.395.4204 or www.crappieusa. (see information on 5.13) com. Lake Decatur, 10a Alligator Wine Hike to the Rock Spring Cornerstone Tavern, 9p Bottling Plant Take a scenic hike with the naturalist 5.21-5.22 that passes along the Sangamon Smokin’ Blues BBQ Fest River, and learn about the Bottling Sample the area’s finest BBQ or Plant built in 1915. Rock Springs try your hand at our amateur Nature Center, 10a competition. Two days of smoking hot blues bands. Long Creek A Chocolate Affair Vineyards, 7185 E Firehouse Rd, Savor special chocolate delights 571.0052. 12-7p (Sa) , 12-5p (Su) and recipes from across the globe. Downtown Decatur, 877.5371. Sunday, 22 2-5p Ride United for United Way Ride United is a fundraising and Rask/Widenhofer Jazz Quartet awareness event to support United Lock Stock & Barrel, 4-6p Way’s work in strengthening Education, Income and Health in our After-Work Ride communities. Fairview Park, 7a-3p Coziahr H-D, 4:15p
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Bluebird Hike Have you ever seen a bluebird? Take a spring walk along the trails as we learn about these amazing birds and watch for newly returned bluebirds. Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p Shape Note Singers Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln. The Charleston-Mattoon Sacred Harp Singers perform, 423.7708. 2-4p Drink Coffee Do Good Fellowship, refreshments & live entertainment provided by Solid Ground. Specialty drinks $1, proceeds benefiting Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Ministry in Rwanda. People’s Church of God, 833 W Pershing Rd. 5p Monday, 23 Discussion with Author Rick Ackerly Topic: Parents as teachers, Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Cafe, 5p Wednesday, 25 National Senior Health & Fitness Day Health screenings, giveaways, exercise activities, and fitness demonstrations for older adults, free. DISC, 1295 W Wood, 429.3472. 8-11a
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Family Golf Night/Pro Tips Family Night provides a low-key instructional environment for golfers of all skill levels. Park District pros; plus all the range balls you can hit! $9 per adult/child combo. Red Tail Run Learning Center, 422.2211. 6-8p
Saturday, 28 Rodney T Miller Wetland Hike Take a leisurely walk with the naturalist to the Rodney T. Miller Wetland and learn the history and traditions of our American Memorial Day. Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p
Women’s Garage Party The Hitmen If you’ve always wanted to ride but Sliderz Bar & Grille, 4-7p not sure how to get started, this is the place to be. Coziahr H-D, 6:30-9p Black Magic Johnson Lock Stock & Barrel, 9p-12a Thursday, 26 Bar Bingo On the Patio Without MF Order Bingo like you’ve never played before! Cornerstone Tavern, 9p It’s free and open to the public. Play for as little or as long as you like. Win 5.28-5.29 great prizes from Jimmy Ryan’s, Fox/ Cookin’ with the Chorale CW and be entered to win an iPad Bring a picnic and enjoy an outdoor at the end of the Bar Bingo series. concert by The Greater Decatur Jimmy Ryan’s Patio, 6-8p Chorale joined by the Decatur Park Singers and Young Park Singers. Friday, 27 422.5911. Fairview Park, 5p Car & Bike Show Chili Bowl, 5-9p Sunday, 29 Late Bloomers Hike Free Music Fridays: We will take a look at lateSomebody’s Daughter (Ashley blooming spring wildflowers on Riley & Jessica Jo Jolly) this invigorating hike through the Free music, great food & drink woodland trails at Rock Springs specials and an unbeatable Conservation Area, 2p atmosphere that’s the perfect place to unwind with friends. 50% Governor Richard Oglesby Appetizers (5-6p). Jimmy Ryan’s Mansion Open House Patio, 6:30-8:30p Visit the historic Decatur landmark and beautifully restored Victorian Dead Tooth, Mr Clitt and the Pink Ciggarettes, Dead Zebbra Cornerstone Tavern, 9p
home of Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby, 421 W William St, 429.9422. 2-4p Silent Auction for Relay for Life Hickory River BBQ. Free live bands Ashley Riley(2-4p) and Soul Creek (4-6p). Huge silent auction to benefit Macon County Relay for Life. Long Creek Vineyards, 2-6p James Millikin Homestead Tours Tour the historic Victorian mansion that belonged to one of Decatur’s leading citizens, circa 1875, 125 S. Pine St, 428.0597. 2-4p Tuesday, 31 Memorial Day at Scovill Zoo Free Admission and train rides for veteran’s. Scovill Zoo, 71 S Country Club Rd. 421.7436. 10a-7p Decatur Gamers Godfathers Pizza, 5p
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Will Parker and the boys in Maroa-Forsyth’s performance of Oklahoma!
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Club 501 Is Partnering with Macon Resources, Inc. By Chris Phillips
Last month, Club 501 announced that it was looking for a local charity or organization to strategically partner with in 2011. After reviewing several high quality proposals, we are excited to announce a partnership with Macon Resources, Inc. This organization has helped thousands of people in Macon County and the surrounding areas. How, you ask? Well, after personally taking a tour of their facilities and programs, it’s quite easy to see. Many of us may know Macon Resources from the license plate production they do for the State of Illinois. But, they do so much more. A bulk of their work affects people with disabilities. They provide young adults and adults with job placement, life skills training and children’s programs like Bright Start and Kid’s Connection. Even better, they are a resource for the community. Businesses are encouraged to take advantage of a trained workforce ready to help growing companies. And there are lots of ways Club 501 members will want to get involved. Currently, Macon Resources is looking for board members, community ambassadors to work on behalf of the organization and volunteers and attendees for their fundraising events like an annual charity golf tournament, Woofstock and The Dog Days of Summer at Long Creek Vineyards to benefit their job training program. One of the most exciting opportunities is through their Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. “Macon Resources is looking forward to partnering with Club 501,” says Amy Malachowski-Taute, Director of Public Relations and Development for Macon Resources. “We plan to initiate an evening dog walking program coordinated by Club 501 to give young people the chance to volunteer after work hours.” Even though Club 501 has chosen our not-for-profit partner this year, we will still work hard to promote community events and organizations through our various marketing channels. So, please keep sending them in to the Chamber in care of Club 501, and posting on our YouTube channel and our Facebook page. This partnership is designed to help our members get more involved and create a stronger connection to their community. Club 501 is excited about all of the opportunities it provides, and we look forward to working with Macon Resources in 2011.
Upcoming “411 with 501” Events
Thursday, June 23| 5:01-7p – Buffalo Wild Wings Thursday, October 20| 5:01-7p – Jimmy Ryan’s Patio Subscribe to Club 501’s YouTube Channel for weekly video updates at: www.youtube.com/club501decatur. Land of Lincoln Credit Union is the official sponsor of Club 501. Club 501 is a committee of the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce.
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From rock to jazz to hip hop to Latin, catch a concert for charity at the 5th annual Rock the Campus Music Festival May 7. For only a $1 entry fee, the daylong event features a huge variety of bands and acts in support of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).
“There’s something there for everyone this year,” says Daniel Calantoni, a Millikin junior and chair of the event, organized by Millikin’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity.
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If you’re not into rock, sit back to vocal jazz. Or check out something different at the dance battle, “Dance the Campus,” between Millikin dance crews Physical Graffiti and Nu Vybe. As event chair, Calantoni says it’s important to him that Rock the Campus offers something new and unique. “Whether it’s people premiering new songs or special things happening, I wanted to create things that only happen at Rock the Campus,” he says.
fraternity house. But this year, they’re expanding the event to the Miller Quad (located in the heart of campus, behind Shilling Hall and near the Frank M. Lindsay Football Field). They’re also working with other student organizations like First Step Records, Millikin’s student-run record label company, who will be selling albums from the performing bands. Millikin Student Housing Council will be grilling food, and Millikin Big Blue Sound will be running sound for the event. “It’s very interesting, seeing all the student-run organizations coming together to put on this big kind of jumbo event,” Calantoni says. “Especially because Millikin has a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, so we’re trying to find the strongest assets of different organizations and combine them to put on something really special for the community.”
This year, Calantoni and his “wingman” Patrick Jordan, a Millikin freshman and a beneficiary of the CMN, are working hard to expand the event from just SAE to many campus organizations.
Also new this year is the organizational fair. With more space on the Quad, Rock the Campus will feature booths for several student organizations, such as Millikin’s theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega, Delta Delta Delta sorority and Student Senate.
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everywhere, and you can buy food and [have a] fun environment, a kind of endof-the-year relief bash right before finals,” Calantoni says. “This is the kind of feel that I want to create for the future, making it a staple event for the campus and community.” Rock the Campus started on Millikin’s campus in 2006. (SAE chapters around the United States have been hosting Rock the Campus for CMN prior to 2006.) Each year, Calantoni estimates they raise approximately $500, and this year their goal is to raise between $1,000 and $1,500. With 15 bands and acts of varying genres at only a $1 entry fee (refreshments additional), it’s a small price to help a charity and have a full afternoon and evening of fun.
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What: The 2011 Rock the Campus Festival When: May 7; 1-10 p.m. Who’s playing: Man Alive, By
Yes I Mean Always, Dance the Campus: Physical Graffiti vs. Nu Vybe Dance Crew, Latin Jazz percussion ensemble, Dallas Norton, The Templeton Valley Runners, OneVoice, Emily Henderson, Lederhouse, Bravo Gustavo, The Great Waltz, Good Safari, DJ Sao and D JBenz, Dari Where: Miller Quad, located in the heart of Millikin’s campus behind Shilling Hall and near Frank M. Lindsay Field. Why: In support of the Children’s
Miracle Network How much: $1 entry fee
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