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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
Marley Goller

Fri., July 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Goller, a singer-songwriter, has been working on some original music and will be playing it. 262-622-3151
River County Quilt Show

Fri., July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., July 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jacksonville High School

1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville Jacksonville

$7

Art & Architecture

Dive into a world of creativity and craftsmanship at this show where the vibrant threads of tradition and innovation come together in a spectacular display. Features more than 220 exquisite, quilted items. 309-678-7716
History Cooks: Clay's Popeye's Barbeque

Fri., July 26, 12 p.m.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Food & Drink, History, Bulletin Board

Demetria Clay will discuss a Springfield tradition since 1961. Chef Marcus Holmes will demonstrate a favorite. 217-786-2200
Greg Morton

Fri., July 26, 12 p.m.

Broadgauge

101 North 7th St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$25

Theater & Comedy

Greg Morton brings his comedy show to Petersburg. 773-480-2326
Down Home Music Festival

Fri., July 26, 5-11:59 p.m. and Sat., July 27, 2-11:59 p.m.

Downhome Music Festival

7th & Washington, Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Music Festival promoting local talent. Includes children's area, beer tent with craft brews, food trucks and, of course, more than two dozen musical acts on three stages. See Facebook page for more info. 217-528-7000
Dan Grover acoustic

Fri., July 26, 5:30-7 p.m.

Hy-Vee Wahlburgers

2115 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Live acoustic guitar with Dan Grover 217-726-1011
Friday Night Jazz & Blues - Samba Llamas

Fri., July 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

217-753-3519
Mattison Avenue

Fri., July 26, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601
Big Guy's Digital Sound Experience with Guest Singers

Fri., July 26, 6-9 p.m.

Jamie's Route 66

3351 S. Sixth St., Southern View Southern View

No cover

Live Music

Mark "Big Guy" Bott, frontman and lead singer for the band Big Guy & the Mob, will sing some classic rock and blues tunes while sharing the stage with special guest singers. Bott is bringing his new JBL line array sound system, which allows audience members to talk at their tables and yet be surrounded by the music. It’s a 180-degree system in which listeners can be left or right of stage - 20 feet away or 90 feet away - and still get the same experience. 217-691-0740 217-741-1377
Shannon Wood

Fri., July 26, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
Jameson Freeway

Fri., July 26, 6:30 p.m.

Long Bridge Golf Course

1055 Camp Sangamo Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-744-8311
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Flute and Marimba Duo

Fri., July 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Free

Special Music Events, Live Music

Classical and popular music from the musicians of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Part of the Sips & Sounds series. ilsymphony.org. 21-522-2838
Maurice John Vaughn with The Freddie Dixon Band

Fri., July 26, 7-9 p.m.

Downtown Jacksonville

Central Park, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Free

Special Music Events, Live Music

A night of boogie blues. Part of the Downtown Concert Series. 217-243-5678
Pablo Cruise with Solid Gold

Fri., July 26, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Square Theater

141 N. Main St., Decatur Decatur

Get Tickets
$20-$75

Live Music

Pablo Cruise, a pop/rock band from San Francisco, is known for hits such as "Love Will Find a Way" and "Don't Want to Live Without It". Solid Gold will open the show. 217-454-4583
Brandon Santini

Fri., July 26, 7 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-787-8495
Friday Night Karaoke with Dan Suter

Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.

Pier 55 Lounge

1225 Toronto Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

No cover

Live Music

Warm up your vocal cords and sing the night away. 217-691-1070
Brushville

Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.

Mackinaw Winery

33633 State Rt 9, Mackinaw Central Illinois

Live Music

309-359-9463
Not Petty

Fri., July 26, 8-11 p.m.

Gudgel Ranch Saloon

14625 East 2nd Road, Litchfield Central Illinois

Live Music

Not Petty's debut at Gudgel Ranch Saloon. 217-556-5063
Brushville

Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.

Mackinaw Winery

33633 State Rt 9, Mackinaw Central Illinois

Live Music

309-359-9463
Lil Higgy and the House Reckers

Fri., July 26, 9 p.m.

Girard Festival Days

No Address, Girard Central Illinois

Live Music
Illinois State Junior Horse Show

July 22-27

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free

Sports

217-782-6661
Macbeth

July 25-28, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre in the Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

15588 History Lane, Petersburg Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$18

Theater & Comedy

Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king and kills more people out of paranoia. 217-725-0239
The Tangents

Fri., July 26, 6-9 p.m.

El Taco Guapo at Lake Springfield Marina

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

Free

Live Music

The Tangents are an acoustic duo from Springfield known for their eclectic style and crowd interaction. The couple has performed all over including Nashville, Florida and Mississippi. With Casey Cantrall on guitar and vocals and Tiffany Cantrall on vocals, the pair enjoy playing country, rock, pop, blues and more. 217-483-3625
After School Special

Fri., July 26, 5 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 30, 5 p.m.

Bar Bella

2805 West White Oaks Dr., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-726-6500
Izzy Miller

Fri., July 26, 6-9 p.m.

Legendary Small Town Trading Co.

123 S. Washington St., Taylorville Taylorville

Live Music

Part of the Summer Music Series. Reservations available and confirmed with $20 deposit. 217-215-3081
Deja Voodoo

Fri., July 26, 6-10 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 7, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806
Branded

Fri., July 26, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Fri., Sept. 20, 6 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 30, 7 p.m.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Enjoy the music of Branded in the beer garden. 217-528-3337
Niko & Elijah

Fri., July 26, 7-10 p.m., Fri., Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m. and Tue., Oct. 15, 7-10 p.m.

VFW Post #755

2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-546-9515
Karaoke with Jamie Lynn

Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Main Gate Bar & Grill

2143 N. 11th St., Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-528-8940