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Hippies of the Heartland

Sat., July 6, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
Putt Fore Paws Golf Outing

Sat., July 6, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Shambolee Golf Club

101 South Shore Dr., Petersburg Central Illinois

$80

Sports, Fundraisers and Galas

Participants receive 18 holes of golf w/cart, lunch, drink tickets, goodie bag and prizes. There is a hole-in-one contest on every par 3 hole. The format is a 4-person scramble. Check-in begins at 9am. Registration due by June 26. Play limited to the first 100 paid entries. All proceeds benefit Menard Animal Protection. Contact Tracy Gordon @ 217-341-3208 for more info. 217-341-3208
Avery Kern

Sat., July 6, 12-3 p.m.

American Legion Post 386

118 S. Dye St., Virden Central Illinois

Live Music

American Legion Post 386 Fourth of July celebration. 217-965-4114
Edwards Place Servants Tour

Sat., July 6, 1-2 p.m.

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Tickets are $15 or $10 for SAA Members.

Art & Architecture

What was it like to work for the Edwards family in the 19th century? This special tour shows guests a working day in Edwards Place. They'll meet several people who worked for the Edwards family while they prepare for a special event. This tour goes up to the second floor and the newly restored attic space - these areas are only reachable by stairs. 217-523-2631
Loami Celebration

Sat., July 6, 2 p.m.

Loami Celebration

Colburn Park, Loami Central Illinois

Holiday Happenings, Bulletin Board, Children's Corner, Food & Drink

Fishing Derby 10am-12pm. Parade at 2pm. Food, live music, crafts, tractor games, mud volleyball and fireworks at dusk.
Bustin' Loose

Sat., July 6, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Happy hour. 217-529-5806
Pay What You Can Portaits

Sat., July 6, 6-8:30 p.m.

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield Leland Grove

$20

Fundraiser for Adams Family

Pay what you can portraits ($20 minimum) All proceeds go to the businesses affected by the fire downtown. Please keep groups to five people or less, pets are welcome. 217-546-4116
Hat Trick

Sat., July 6, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601
Lil Higgy and the House Reckers

Sat., July 6, 6 p.m.

American Legion Post 386

118 S. Dye St., Virden Central Illinois

Live Music

217-965-4114
The Fortunate Sons and Heartache Tonight

Sat., July 6, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Sherman Village Park

1200 Rail Fence Road, Sherman Sherman

$18, 18 and younger free

Special Music Events

Tributes to Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Eagles. Call for ticket info. Part of the Sherman Village Park Amphitheatre Summer Tribute Concert Series. 217-496-2621
Roxschool

Sat., July 6, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-528-3337
Rudy Boswell & The Stone Cold Band with Tony Young, Ellie Ramey

Sat., July 6, 7-10 p.m.

American Legion Post 809

1800 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

$5 cover

Live Music

Fourth of July weekend celebration featuring Rudy Boswell & The Stone Cold Band, who will perform R&B, old school and funk. 217-522-3110
The Docksiders

Sat., July 6, 7 p.m.

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur Decatur

Get Tickets
$9-$35

Special Music Events, Live Music, Bulletin Board

The Docksiders are tribute act playing favorite soft rock songs of the 1970s and 80s - now defined as "yacht rock." 217-422-5911
The Guilty Boys

Sat., July 6, 7-10 p.m.

Bargenta

117 E. Elm St., Argenta Central Illinois

Live Music

217-855-5147
Stereo Typical

Sat., July 6, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Winery

33633 State Rt 9, Mackinaw Central Illinois

$5

Live Music

Stereo Typical, one of the hottest new bands on the local scene, plays classic rock, country and pop favorites that are sure to get audiences on their feet. Members hail from the Springfield and Peoria areas and started this band after their experiences as members of TN Borderline, The Shake, Mystery Machine, Jameson Freeway and Vintage Daze. 309-359-9463
The Cocktails

Sat., July 6, 7-10 p.m.

VFW Post #755

2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-546-9515
Fujiko, Rain Garden, Ricki Marvel

Sat., July 6, 7 p.m.

Dumb Records

418 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

$10

Live Music

217-691-8991
Joel Gragg & The Filaments with Paul Niehaus IV

Sat., July 6, 8 p.m.

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-527-8395
After Sunset

Sat., July 6, 8 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-679-7323
Mr. Blue Sky

Sat., July 6, 8 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$9.99-$15

Live Music

Mr. Blue Sky creates all the majestic splendor that is the music of Electric Light Orchestra. 217-488-6321
Astrofix

Sat., July 6, 8 p.m.

Mowie's Cue

1277 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-7616
The Aileana Rawlins Band

Sat., July 6, 10 p.m.

The Crowbar

1964 Taylorville Road, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-7908
West End Boogie Project

Sat., July 6, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

VFW Post 99

3920 N. MLK Jr. Dr., Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-428-6811
Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band

Fri., July 5, 7-10:30 p.m. and Sat., July 6, 7-10:30 p.m.

Lime Street Cafe

951 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

The Smooth N' Blue features Angel Brown, Rick Gasparin, Bob Hagler and Gary Niehaus. 217-726-5348
Rich Van Dorn

Sat., July 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Rich Van Dorn plays smooth jazz for a wonderful coffee shop experience. 262-622-3151
Mike Metz

Sat., July 6, 1-4 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 11, 1-4 p.m.

El Taco Guapo at Lake Springfield Marina

17 Water's Edge Blvd., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Live Music

217-483-3625
Karaoke

Sat., July 6, 8-11 p.m.

AJ's Corner

101 E. Mulberry St., Chatham Chatham

Live Music

217-483-3213
“Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

History

Open during regular museum hours. The exhibit demonstrates why we keep bringing up something so horrible as a race riot and why we have not gotten over it. It clarifies what happened and why, and it seeks understanding of how 1908 speaks to today, expose our tradition of violence and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality. spiaahm.org. Donations accepted. 217-391-6323
Cat adoptions

Fourth and First Saturday of every month, 12-3 p.m.

Ace Hardware

1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Forever Home Feline Ranch will have cats available for adoption. Opportunities are also available for fostering and volunteering. Donations welcome. 217-787-5100