Here are some Springfield a events to check out. For the most complete list of area events, turn to Illinois Times, the free news
and entertainment weekly of Springfield (217-753-2226,
www.illinoistimes.com). Additional information also is available from the
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (800-545-7300,
www.visit-springfieldillinois.com).
APRIL
1 The Star Keeper A performance from four puppeteers, featuring marionettes
and shadow puppets. Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois-Springfield
campus. (217-206-6160, www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium) 2-6 Spring Break at the Zoo Weeklong activities for kids, Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake
Dr. (217-753-6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 5 Jesus Christ Superstar The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, Sangamon
Auditorium, UIS campus (217-206-6160, www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium) 12 Chris Vallillo’s Lincoln in Song Singer-songwriter, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S.
Sixth St. (217-523-2787, www.scfta.org) 13 UIS Chamber Recital Featuring
the small ensembles of the UIS Chamber Orchestra. Office of Electronic
Media TV Studio, UIS campus. (www.uis.edu) 13 If You Give a Mouse a
Cookie A children’s production performed
by the Omaha Theater Company for Young People. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS
campus. (217-206-6160, www.sangamonauditorium.org)
13-15 Two Rooms A UIS Theatre production directed by Leigh Steiner,
Studio Theatre, Public Affairs Center, UIS campus. (www.uis.edu/theatre) 13-15 & 20-22 Fools A Neil Simon romantic comedy performed by Springfield Theatre Centre.
Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-523-2787,
www.scfta.org) 13-15 & 20-22 The
Return of the Glass Slipper Presented by the
Jacksonville Theatre Guild. Sophie Leschin Theater, 1201 S. Main St.,
Jacksonville (217-245-1402, www.jaxtg.com) 14 Super Saturday Free
thematic activities for children ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S.
Spring St. (217-782-6044)
17 The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Named after the famed
music venue in New Orleans’ French Quarters, the band plays a
jazz-style straight from the Big Easy. Rammelkamp Chapel, Illinois College,
Jacksonville (217-254-3471) 21 Personalities Paint View
an exhibit of paintings created by local personalities to be auctioned to
benefit Springfield Art Association. SAA, 700 N. Fourth St. (217-523-2631,
springfieldart.org) 21 & 22 The Sleeping
Beauty Performed by the Springfield Ballet
Company. Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois-Springfield campus
(217-544-1967, www.springfieldballetco.org) 22 Party for the Planet Earth
Day activities, Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217,
www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 25-27 Tibetan Monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery
— Mandala Sand Painting Inspired by
traditions of Tantric Buddhism, the process of creating art through
painting sand and arranging it. Sangamon Auditorium Lobby, UIS campus.
(217-206-6160, www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium)
27 The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred
Dance Traditional temple music and dance
performed on Tibetan instruments by Tibetan Monks of Drepung Loseling
Monastery. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS campus. (217-206-6160,
www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium) 27-June 22 Garden Party A Prairie Art Alliance exhibit with Springfield Bonsai
Society depicting florals, plants, nature, or garden scenes. H.D. Smith
Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-544-2787) 28 The Motels featuring Martha Davis Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St (217-523-2787,
www.scfta.org) 29 Boy Scout Pilgrimage Old
State Capitol Historic Site (217-785-7960, www.illinoishistory.gov)
MAY
2 Pied Piper Architectural Tour A tour of Springfield’s historical and architecturally
interesting buildings, Downtown Springfield (Downtown Springfield Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 3 Upper Story Tour View
upper story spaces of downtown Springfield buildings. (Downtown Springfield
Inc., www.downtownspringfield.org) 5 Antique Farm Show Plowing
demonstrations with antique farm equipment, Lincoln’s New Salem
Historic Site, Petersburg (www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) 5 Comedian Geechy Guy Hoogland
Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-523-2787, www.scfta.org) 5 2007 Springfield Heart Walk Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(heartwalk.kintera.org/springfieldil) 11 Naturalization Ceremony Old State Capitol Historic Site (217-785-7960,
www.illinoishistory.gov) 11-13 & 18-20 Sweeney
Todd A musical presented by Springfield
Theatre Centre. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
(217-523-2787, www.scfta.org) 12 Celebrate Quilts In conjunction with the art
exhibition Gifted Quilts, families can learn about the art and history of quilt making.
Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. (217-782-5993) 12 Dr. Dolittle Day Spring
celebration with activities and giveaways, Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E.
Lake Dr. (217-753-6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com)
12-June 9 Springfield Art Association Student Art Show
Showcasing the work of SAA School of Art
students. SAA, 700 N. Fourth St. (217-523-2631, springfieldart.org) 13 Mother’s Day at the Zoo Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217,
www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) Every W & Sa May 16-Oct. 31 Old Capitol
Farmers’ Market Locally grown produce,
flowers, and more featuring 60 vendors. Adams Street, Downtown Springfield
(www.downtownspringfield.org) 19 Movie in the Park Centennial
Park, 5751 Bunker Hill Rd. (www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 19 Springfield Highland Games & Celtic Festival A full day of Highland dance, athletics, pipe band
competitions, and more. Illinois State Fairgrounds 19 Main Street Almost Anything Goes Fair A barbecue cook-off, children’s activities,
farmers’ market, and a historic walking tour, The Square, Taylorville
(www.downtowntaylorville.com) 19 & 20 Old Capitol Art Fair Largest juried art fair in central Illinois, Old State Capitol
Historic Site (217-785-7960, www.illinoishistory.gov) 20 Music in the Park Featuring
Johnny Slu’s Bowling Alley Big Band and Diversity featuring Billy
Rogers. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.
(www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 25-31 & June 1-3 Brigadoon Theatre in the Park,
Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg
(217-632-5440) 27 Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race Commodity Pavilion Grandstand, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(www.agr.state.il.us/)
JUNE
1-3 & 6-10 Miss Saigon
Presented by the Springfield Muni Opera, Muni,
815 E. Lake Dr. (217-793-MUNI, www.themuni.org) 2 Art on the Square A
juried art exhibit with music, The Square, Taylorville
(www.downtowntaylorville.com) 2 National Trails Day — Emiquon Wildlife Refuge
and Regional Burial Mounds Tour Advanced
registration required, Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd.,
Lewistown (309-547-3721) 3-9 46th International Carillon Festival Fireworks scheduled for June 8. Thomas Rees Memorial
Carillon, Washington Park (www.carillon-rees.org) 6 Pied Piper Architectural Tour A tour of Springfield’s historical and architecturally
interesting buildings, Downtown Springfield. (Downtown Springfield Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 6-10 & 12-17 & 19-24 Hairspray Presented by the Little
Theatre on the Square, Little Theatre on the Square, Sullivan
(www.thelittletheatre.org) 8 & 9 Folk Music Triple Play Featuring music from local bands Sentimental Journey with Dennis
Darling, A Band of Jolly Cowboys, and Molly Matthewson and Friends. Theatre
in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg
(217-632-5440) 9 Super Saturday Free,
thematic activities for children ages 4-8, Illinois State Museum, 502 S.
Spring St. (217-782-6044)
9 Musical Gardens, Flora
Fantasia A combined
garden walk and musical showcase at five Jacksonville homes followed by a
reception of wine and hors d’oeuvres on the Illinois College Walkway.
(www.ic.edu) 12-16 Midwest Charity Horse Show Coliseum Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(www.agr.state.il.us/) 13-17 Sangamon County Fair Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin (www.sangcofair.com) 15 Movie in the Park Comer
Cox, 301 Martin Luther King Dr. (www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 15-17 General Grierson Days Civil War Reenactment Largest mounted Civil War reenactment in the Midwest,
featuring full period dress grand ball, parades, and more. Jacksonville
(217-243-5678) 15-17, 21-24 Gypsy Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem Historic
Site, Petersburg (217-632-5440) 17 Hickory Ridge Roots Music Festival A daylong outdoor concert celebrating roots music
traditions. Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd., Lewistown
(309-547-3721) 17 Father’s Day at the Zoo Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217,
www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 17 Music in the Park Featuring
Moroccan Soul and The Don Smith Band, Lincoln Park, Fifth Street &
Sangamon Avenue (www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 22 Southwind Park Construction Ball Second Street & Southwind Road
(www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 22-24 & 27-July 1 Peter
Pan Presented by
MUNI Opera, MUNI, 815 E. Lake Dr. (217-793-MUNI, www.themuni.org)
23 21st Annual Washington Street Jazz & Blues Showcasing the best in local blues and jazz on two stages
with a fireworks finale, Downtown Springfield, Washington Street between
Fifth & Sixth streets (Springfield Area Arts Council, 217-753-3519,
www.springfieldartsco.org) 29 & 30 The Steve Cox Band Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site,
Petersburg (217-632-5440)
29-Aug. 24 Journeys A Prairie Art Alliance exhibition featuring paintings from
Sheri Ramsey and E. Vern Taylor. H.D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for
the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-544-2787) 30 Sangamon Watercolor Society Sale & Exhibit An exhibit and sale of member artwork, Hoogland Center for
the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-523-2787, www.scfta.org) 30 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Theme is “Family Reunion” Community Park,
Jacksonville 30-July 1 Glory Days, an 1830s Militia Muster Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg
(www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) 30-Aug. 11 1830 F:
Contemporary Ceramics A juried exhibit of contemporary clay works by Illinois artists.
Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. (217-523-2631,
springfieldart.org)
JULY
4 Capitol City Celebration A day of music and food followed by a fireworks display. Illinois
State Capitol. 6-8 & 12-14 The
Miracle Worker Theatre in the Park,
Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg (217-632-5440) 7 Taste of Downtown Featuring
a variety of cuisine from 25 downtown restaurants. Fifth and Washington
streets, Downtown Springfield (Downtown Springfield, Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 7 Second City Comedy
troupe. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-523-2787,
www.scfta.org)
13-15 & 18-22 Grease Presented by Springfield Muni Opera, Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr.
(217-793-MUNI, www.themuni.org) 14 Zoofari Henson Robinson
Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 14 Bugs! Families can discover the world of insects through games,
special performances, and displays. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring
St. (217-782-5993) 14-15 12th Annual Contemporary Indian Art Show Fine art juried exhibition and sale by 30 Indian artists
from around the country, Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville
(www.cahokiamounds.com) 15 Music in the Park Featuring
Debbie Ross Band and The Sofa Kings with Bobby Taylor, Comer Cox Park, 301
Martin Luther King Dr. (www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 20 Movie in the Park Lincoln
Park, Fifth Street & Sangamon Avenue
(www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 20-22 & 26-29 Once On
This Island Theatre in the Park,
Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg
(217-632-5440) 28-29 2007 Springfield Tri-Fest Featuring the Iron Abe Triathlon and Stoneman Sprint Triathlon
preceding a children’s triathlon, Lake Springfield
(www.springfieldtrifest.com)
AUGUST
1 Pied Piper Architectural Tour A tour of Springfield’s historical and architecturally
interesting buildings, Downtown Springfield. (Downtown Springfield Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 3 & 4 Visiting the
Lincolns Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s
New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg (217-632-5440)
3-5 & 8-12 Oklahoma Presented by Springfield Muni Opera, Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr.
(217-793-MUNI, www.themuni.org) 4-5 Historic Wrestling An
interpretation of the match between Jack Armstrong and Abraham Lincoln,
Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg.
(www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) 5 Native American Dance Program Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds, Lewistown.
(309-547-3721) 7-30 On My Own Time A
visual art citywide exhibit, Chase Bank Lobby, 1 E. Old Capital Plaza
(Springfield Area Arts Council, 217-753-3519, www.springfieldartsco.org) 10-12 & 16-19 Lil’
Abner Theatre in the Park, New Salem Historic
Site, Petersburg (217-632-5440) 10-19 Illinois State Fair A
10-day event featuring entertainment, food, agriculture exhibits, and
carnival rides. Illinois State Fairgrounds (www.agr.state.il.us/isf/) 11 Super Saturday Free,
thematic activities for children ages 4-8, Illinois State Museum, 502 S.
Spring St. (217-782-6044)
19 Music in the Park Featuring
Elks Pipes & Dancers of St. Andrews with Emerald Underground,
Washington Park, 1500 South Grand Ave. W.
(www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 24 Movie in the Park Kiwanis
Park, Stevenson Drive & Taylor Avenue
(www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 24-26 Hot Rod Super Nationals Multi-purpose Arena Campground Area, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(www.agr.state.il.us/) 24-26 & 30, 31 & Sept. 1 The Trip To Bountiful Theatre in the
Park, Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg. (217-632-5440) 25-Oct. 27 Our Town: Selections from the State Journal-Register Archives Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
(217-523-2631, springfieldart.org) 25 Old Capitol Blues & BBQs A baby back rib cook-off and an afternoon of blues music, Fifth
and Washington streets, downtown Springfield (Downtown Springfield Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 31-Sept. 3 Prairieland Chautauqua A weekend of presentations, reenactments, music, and more to
celebrate historical figures from the area. Community Park, Jacksonville. 31-Oct. 26 Hit the Road
Jack In conjunction with the Route 66
Festival, artist members exhibit 6×6 size artwork. H.D. Smith Gallery,
Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-544-2787)
SEPTEMBER
TBA Children’s Arts Festival Featuring hands-on arts activities and entertainment. (Springfield
Area Arts Council, 217-753-3519, www.springfieldartsco.org) 1-2 Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival Old State Capitol Historic Site (217-785-7960,
www.illinoishistory.gov) 1-2 Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(www.agr.state.il.us/) 2 5th Annual Dulcimer Gathering at the Mounds Concert An outdoor concert featuring performances from leading
mountain and hammered dulcimer musicians. Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N.
Dickson Mounds Rd., Lewistown (309-547-3721) 2 Springfield Mile Motorcycle Race Commodity Pavilion Grandstand, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(www.agr.state.il.us/) 5 Pied Piper Architectural Tour A tour of Springfield’s historical and architecturally
interesting buildings, downtown Springfield. (Downtown Springfield Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 7 Naturalization Ceremony
Old State Capitol Historic Site (217-785-7960,
www.illinoishistory.gov) 7-9 Indian Pow Wow A
weekend of gourd, social, and chance dancing, Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey St.,
Collinsville (www.cahokiamounds.com) 8 Bocce Ball Tournament Rain
date is Sept. 15. Centennial Park, 5751 Bunker Hill Rd.
(www.springfieldparksfoundation.org)
8 Sangamon Watercolor Society Sale & Exhibit Sale and exhibit of member artwork, Hoogland Center for the
Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-523-2787, www.scfta.org) 8 Super Saturday Free,
thematic activities for children ages 4-8, Illinois State Museum, 502 S.
Spring St. (217-782-6044)
8 & 9 Art Spectacular at the Carillon Midwest artists sell original artwork in various mediums
with music, food, and more. Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park
(217-787-3532, www.springfieldparks.org) 8 & 9 Rockballet Springfield Ballet Company performs to rock & roll
music. Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois-Springfield campus
(217-544-1967, www.springfieldballetco.org) 8 & 9 Traditional Music Festival A showcase of 19th century music and dancing,
Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg
(www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) 15 & 16 19th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair A fine arts and crafts display and sale created by artists
from across the country. Edwards Place Historic Site, 700 N. Fourth St.
(Springfield Art Association, 217-523-2631,
springfieldart.org) 15-Oct. 8 Prairie Festival Washington Park Botanical Garden (www.springfieldparks.org) 16 Music in the Park Featuring
country songs from Tom Irwin and Still Kick’n, Iles Park, 2000 S.
Sixth St. (www.springfieldparksfoundation.org)
22 Fur, Feather, and Fin Frontier Style Learn about New Salem resident, hunter, and fisherman Jack
Kelso. Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg
(www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) 23 Fall Equinox Sunrise Observance Woodhenge, Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville
(www.cahokiamounds.com) 28-30 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Downtown Springfield (www.route66fest.com)
OCTOBER
3 Pied Piper Architectural Tour A tour of Springfield’s historical and architecturally
interesting buildings, downtown Springfield. (Downtown Springfield Inc.,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 5 & 6 Candlelight Tour View the homes of Lincoln’s New Salem after dark with
interpreters and candles leading the way. Lincoln’s New Salem
Historic Site, Petersburg (www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) 6 Capital City Challenge Disc Golf Tournament B-tier event for non-professional players, Douglas Park,
Lincoln Park (www.discgolfclub.org) 6 Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Featuring craft vendors, puppet plays, and more, Henson Robinson
Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 6-7 LOESS Rock & Mineral Show Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
(www.agr.state.il.us/) 6, 7, 13, 14 Rendezvous at Spoon River — Living
History Encampment A primitive encampment
featuring demonstrations of early American crafts such as wood spoon
carving, cooking, fiber arts, and more. Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N.
Dickson Mounds Rd., Lewistown
(309-547-3721) 7 Susan Dana Birthday Celebration Springfield socialite and proprietress of the Frank Lloyd
Wright-designed home, Dana Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave.
(217-782-6776, www.dana-thomas.org) 13 & 14 Indian Summer Festival A festival featuring music, food, and the fall colors of the
garden. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Dr. (217-529-1111,
www.lmgnc.org) 19-20 Garden of the Goblins Washington Park Botanical Garden (www.springfieldparks.org) 25 & 26 Haunted Evenings of History at Edwards
Place Costumed interpreters portray residents
of Edwards Place after dark. Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St. (Springfield
Art Association, 217-523-2631, springfieldart.org) 27 & 28 Zoolie Ghoulie A safe trick-or-treating experience to benefit the Springfield
Zoological Society. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr.
(217-753-6217,
www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 27 Craft Fair Washington
Park Botanical Garden (www.springfieldparks.org) 28 “Where Are the Wild Things?” Halloween
Event A safe Halloween trick-or-treating
alternative with entertainment, candy treats, and a chance to learn about
spiders, bats, snakes, and more. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
(217-782-5993) 28 Annual Children’s Halloween Event A workshop for children featuring holiday crafts, games and
displays. Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd., Lewistown
(309-547-3721)
NOVEMBER
2-Dec. 21 There’s No
Place Like Home A Prairie Art Alliance exhibit
featuring work by Eda Mae Shaffer and Katherine Pauley. H.D. Smith Gallery,
Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. (217-544-2787) 3-18 Chrysanthemum Festival Washington Park Botanical Garden (www.springfieldparks.org) 9-11 Holiday Market Holiday
shopping and an
opportunity to take luminary lit walks around the
Garden, Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Dr. (217-529-1111,
www.lmgnc.org) 10-Dec. 15 Third Annual Holiday Hall Featuring juried fine art and crafts of Illinois artists for
sale. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. (217-523-2631,
springfieldart.org) 14 Horseshoe Cook-off Franklin
Room, Nelson Center, Lincoln Park (www.springfieldparksfoundation.org) 17 Dancing with the Starz A
Prairie Art Alliance fundraising event, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420
S. Sixth St. (217-544-2787) 17 Annual Collector’s Day 2007 Featuring items from area private collections, from pedal
cars to sad irons to fossils to antique doorknobs. Illinois State Museum,
502 S. Spring St. (217-782-5993) 17-25 18th Annual Festival of Trees Hosted by Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Orr Building,
Illinois State Fairgrounds (www.memorialmedicalfoundation.com/
FestivalOfTrees/) 23-25 5th Annual Indian Market Days A market day featuring jewelry, paintings, clothing, and more from
American Indian artists and vendors. Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey St.,
Collinsville (www.cahokiamounds.com) 24 76th Beaux Arts Ball A
black tie affair celebrating the families and individuals who support
Springfield Art Association. (217-523-2631, springfieldart.org) 28-Dec. 30 Dana-Thomas House Holiday Tours The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home will be fully decorated
for the holiday season. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave.
(217-782-6776, www.dana-thomas.org)
DECEMBER
1 Pancakes, Paws, and Santa Claus Pancake breakfast with Santa and some animal visitors, Henson
Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 1-31 Winter Holiday Show Christmas
poinsettias on display in the conservatory, Washington Park Botanical
Garden. (www.springfieldparks.org) 2 Spruce Up for the Holidays An afternoon workshop of making holiday crafts. Dickson Mounds
Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd., Lewistown (309-547-3721) 5,12, & 19 Old Capitol Holiday Walks Enjoy Downtown Springfield when shops and restaurants
extend their hours. Downtown (217-544-1723,
www.downtownspringfield.org) 7-9, 14-22, 26-28 Holiday Lights at the Zoo Walk through the holiday lights display, Henson Robinson
Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. (217-753-6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.com) 8 & 9 The Nutcracker Springfield Ballet Company performs their annual holiday
recital. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS campus. (217-544-1967,
www.springfieldballetco.org) 23 Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance Woodhenge, Cahokia Mounds, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville.
(www.cahokiamounds.com) 31 21st Annual First Night Springfield A family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the
arts featuring music, dance, theater, comedy, and more. Downtown
Springfield. (Springfield Area Arts Council, 217-753-3519,
www.springfieldartsco.org) 31 First Night Springfield Period Ball Old State Capitol Historic Site (217-785-7960,
www.illinoishistory.gov)
This article appears in Jun 3-9, 2004.
