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FINDERS FLEA MARKET
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Hometown Hospitality
Savor Small Town Life at the Blue Mound Fall Festival
SPOTLIGHT// Fitness & Fun Start at FatattheFinish.comART SPEAK// Two Anniversary Parties for the Arts!
FOOD DUDE// Doing Decatur Celebration - On a Stick!
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Overlook Adventure Mini Golf p.35
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DECATUR CENTRAL/DOWNTOWN • All Things Beautiful Collectibles and Gifts • Allen Chriropractic Clinic • Ameren Illinois • Avon Theater • Baker Law Office • Bizou • Blue Connection • Board Knight • Central Illinois Title Company • Child's Play Photography • Citizens Barnes Building • Cohn Furniture • Coney McKane's • Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • Decatur Civic Center • Decatur Professional Plaza • Decatur Public Library • Doherty's Pub & Pins • Downtown Cafe • Downtown Fitness Club • Earthen Pottery • Embroidered Expressions • Fringe Salon • G-B's CDs • Giggles • Goodfellas • Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce • Haines & Essick Co. • Katz • KC Hall • Lockhart's Barbershop • Madden Arts Center • Merle Norman • Millikin Bank Building • Mowry Baking Co • Neuhoff Media • Never Forgotten Thymes • Nova Framing/Gallery 510 • Novel Ideas • One Main Place • Paco's Sol Bistro • Park District • Pastabilities • Regions Bank • Robbies Outlet • Salon 402 • Shear Learning Academy • Sloan's Calzones • Soy Capital Bank • Spa Villa • Speed Lube • Speed Lube Total Care • Studio 7 Salon & Day Spa • Taproot • The Decanter Fine Wine & Spirits • The Decatur Club • Tournesol • Victory Pharmacy • Wabash Depot Antique Center • Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe • Zips Flowers by the Gates • DECATUR EAST • ADM • Archer's Alley • Beach House • C&K Custom Signs • Caterpillar • Cedar Lake Gardens & Gifts • Children's Museum of Illinois • CrossFit Enhanced • Culver's • Debbie's Diner • Decatur Earthmover Credit Union • Decatur Surf Club • Exsalonce Studio & Day Spa • Healing Arts Boutique & Studios • Jan's East End Grill • Kroger • La Gondola • Land of Lincoln Credit Union • Land of Lincoln Credit Union • Linda's Music • Macon County Health Department • Monical's Pizza • Park City • Pride Coin Laundry • RC Shack • Reflection Salon • Rendezvous Bar & Grill • Renew Total Wellness • Richland Community College • Schaub Floral Display Center and Greenhouse • Signature Salon • Solar Tan • Soy Capital Bank • Star Silkscreen • Tate & Lyle • Tattoo U • The Main Hangar Restaurant • Timbuktu • Tri Manor Motel • DECATUR NORTH • Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers • Aloha • Area One Realtors • Benny's Grill • Bob Brady Dodge • Brinkoetter & Associates • Cartridge World • Central Illinois Hand Center • Chicago Title Insurance Company • Coffee Connection • Corley Family Dental • Culver's • Curly's Bar • Decatur Animal Clinic • Decatur Back & Neck Center • Decatur Family YMCA • Decatur Memorial Hospital • Diane's Mane Strategy • Dragon Buffet • Dynagraphics/Fast Impressions • Fox & Hounds • Fuji • George's Skate Center • Glenda Williamson Realty • Golden Glaze Donuts • Grace's Dancewear • Gyro King • Homeward Bound Pet Shelter • Humane Society of Decatur and Macon Co. • Il Forno • Krekel's North • Land of Lincoln Credit Union • Macon Resources • Melanie Schelling-State Farm • Miles Chevrolet • Miles Nissan • Millie & Bo's Barkery • Mom's Place • Monical's Pizza • My Shipping Place • Northgate Pet Clinic • Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Specialists of Central IL • Papa Murphys • Party Warehouse • Pho Golden Bowl • Pla-Mor Lanes • Play It Again Sports • Poage Auto Mall • Pride Coin Laundry • Priority Health Family Medicine • Regions Bank • Sleep Inn • Smith Tire Co. • Soy Capital Bank • Spare Time Lanes • Speed Lube-Pershing • The Secret Garden • The Teacher's Lounge • The Wagon • Up N' Runnin' • DECATUR SOUTH • Billingsley BP Service Station • Dale's Southlake Pharmacy • Decatur Athletic Club • Guadalajara • Mari-Mann Herb Co. • Personal Medical Supply • Rock Springs Nature Center • Solar Tan • Speed Lube • The Reserve • The Wharf • DECATUR WEST • Advanced Disposal • Blue Spoon of Oakwood • Bourbon Barrel • Cafe Brio • Casey's General Store • Cherry Berry • Decatur Conference Center & Hotel • Decatur Indoor Sports Center • Decatur Jewelry & Pawn • Decatur Mutual Insurance • DMH Express Care • Donnie's Homespun Pizza • Famous Wine & Spirits • First Wok • Garcia's Pizza • It's Just a Little Prick Tattoo Co. • Jeffrey's Meat Market • Kirkland Fine Arts Center • Krekel's • Kroger • Land of Lincoln Credit Union • Leo H. Berger Insurance • Lock Stock & Barrel • Lyle Campbell & Sons Realty • Macon County Farm Bureau • Mi Pueblito • Millikin University-Alumni House • Modern Furniture Showroom • Mystic Tan • Pop's Place • Pride Coin Laundry • Richland Fairview Park Plaza Center • Secret Garden Express • Sound Check Music Center • Speed Lube • Speed Lube • Subway • Swartz Properties • Tasty's Chicago Grille • The Drive-In Antique Mall • The Glass House • The Rusty Spur • The Winery • University Dogs • Wethington Fresh Flowers & Gifts, Inc • Whitestar Home Healthcare Services • ARGENTA • Gerber State Bank • Village Hall • BLUE MOUND • Dippin' Merv's • P&G Quickstop • Village Hall • FORSYTH • Applebee's • Architectural Expressions • Area 51 Salon • Aspen Dental • Baymont Inn & Suites • Cohn Furniture • Colee's Corner Drugs • Country Inn & Suites • Coziahr Harley Davidson • Kids N' Fitness • Old Book Barn • Petals • Quality Inn • Ramada Limited • Roots Salon • Speed Lube • Texas Roadhouse • Welcome Hotel & Suites • HARRISTOWN • Sanders Harristown Antique Depot • MACON • The Bullet Trap • MAROA • Casey's General Store • Freedom Gas • Main Street Café • MT ZION • Bliss Salon • Collect Them • Corona's • Coz's Pizza • Decatur Jewelry & Pawn II • Del's Express • Filippo's Pizza • Good Naber Specialty Foods • Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham • Krekel's • M3 Salon • Mt Zion District Library • Mt Zion Village Hall • Neil Tire & Auto Service • Next of Kiln • Pizza Hut • Priceless Smiles/Styles & Smiles • Russ Proesel DDS • Temmen Advanced Eyecare • The Fisherman's Quarters • Unique Boutique • OREANA • Gerber State Bank • Nola's Hair Salon • Oreana Public Library • WARRENSBURG • Barclay Library • Da Burg • The Perfect Pair Antiques & Salon
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BEHIND THE THRIVE 04 July Out & About 05 SPOTLIGHT: FatattheFinish.com 08 Party Crashers' Crash of the Month 09 ART SPEAK: Two Anniversary Parties! 10 Publisher's Pick of the Month 11 FOOD DUDE: Celebration - On a Stick! 12 Finders Flea Market 14 Celebration Map 17 Celebration Stage Schedule 18 August Events Calendar 20 Blue Mound Fall Festival 30 SPOT THE DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE 35
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Fun and festivals go together like peanut butter and jelly. Throw in some flea markets, and you’ve got a darn near perfect summer. With this issue we explore all that and more and get into Macon County’s granddaddy of them all, Decatur Celebration. You’ll find a complete map with all the high points listed, and don’t miss the staff’s takeover of Food Dude, where they direct you to all the goodness that is food on a stick.The food on a stick’s served with a side of hometown hospitality at the Blue Mound Fall Festival, plus a carnival, games, parade, pageant and awesome entertainment like Scott Wattles & Blue Suede Crew – how can you go wrong with the King!With fried dough their king, festivals and fitness are more like pickles and ice cream, at least on the surface. But put down the funnel cake for a minute at any given festival, and you’ll likely find a fun run, 5K and beyond to dip a toe into. That’s where FatattheFinish.com comes in, tracking road races across Central Illinois.One of the site founder’s favorite runs is in Mt. Zion, where you’ll also find the Finders Flea Market showing upcycled, recycled and just plain found treasures of yore on the last Saturday of the month from May-October. Keepers abound at Finders; it’s not to be missed!Macon County’s serving up tons of fun – on a stick – all summer long!
CONGRATS TO OURAugust WINNER:
Ayn Eaton
Play the August Spot the Difference Challenge on p.35
July Answers:1. New light appears at top left2. Necklace disappears3. Microphone disappears4. Microphone at drums flips5. Light fixture disappears at top right6. Extra cymbal appears
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A look back at last month’s happeningsOut & About Rodney T. Miller
TriathalonDespite less than ideal racing conditions, hundreds of athletes, volunteers and spectators filled Chandler Park and Nelson Park during the 2-day Rodney T. Miller Triathlon, which took place on July 12 and 13, 2014. As a safety precaution, the swim portion of both the kids and adult races was canceled due to weather and a duathalon (run - bike - run) course implemented. Proceeds from the race benefit a scholarship fund created to enhance and aid Decatur/Macon County area children in sports-related programs or activities.
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A look back at last month’s happeningsOut & About
The Decatur Park District's Summer Strings program was invited to perform at First Presbyterian Church on July 13. Retired music teacher Rose Marie Thompson accompanied the students on piano and performed a special piece with Summer Strings Director Jason Zimmerman.
Governor Oglesby Mansion
Summer Strings
Richard J. Oglesby served his country well as a U.S. Senator, a Civil War Union General and a three-time Governor of Illinois. The Oglesby Mansion is open to the public for tours Wednesdays and Saturdays through August. The restored home is also available for individual or group tours as well as special events by calling 423-7708.
The Children's Museum of Central Illinois has revamped their learning centers, adding a new building room and toddler area upstairs. Other additions and improvements have been tested and approved— go visit today!
Renewed Fun
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The wait is over. Nelson Park unveiled its newest addition, and it's fun for all! Overlook Adventure Mini Golf opened to the public mid-July and will remain open through the fall. Hours and prices are available here: www.decatur-parks.org/overlook-adventure-park/.
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Laura Webb Photography Studio hosted a Photography for Children course in Mt. Zion last month. Laura showed the students how to work their cameras and gave them essential tips on content, lighting and focus.
Mutual of Omaha's 2014 Aha Moment Tour stopped in Decatur at the Children's Museum of Central Illinois to capture video confessions of residents' life-changing moments. Footage is available at ahamoment.com/tour.
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SPOTLIGHT08
With festivals come food, fun and… fitness? You’d be surprised the number of festivals that offer a run – fun or otherwise – as part of their agenda. To get a handle on what’s happening around the area, we chatted with Nicole Heath, blogger and founder of the uber-popular web site Fat at the Finish.
Now a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Adult Distance Running Coach and physical rehab specialist, Nicole chronicles her experiences since making the decision to stop yo-yo dieting and focus on fitness. She made running a key part of her lifestyle and wanted to make it easier for others to find events—and let them know you don’t have to be fast or fit to run.
“I put together this website because I felt Central Illinois needed a place to see all of the fantastic races going on in the area and to find out more about them,” she says. “Race directors can go to the site and submit the information for any upcoming Central Illinois race for free.”
Since starting the site in 2010, Nicole has grown it by leaps and bounds—in fact, it’s now the largest listing of road races spanning the cities of Decatur, Springfield, Champaign, Bloomington, Mattoon, Effingham and Peoria and the surrounding areas. The site gets visitors from all 50 states!
Nicole’s passion for running continues, and she’s in the midst of a 50 States Challenge – to complete a 1/2 marathon in all 50 states. She’s up to 13 so far and has a couple more on the docket this year. “My favorites have been Chicago - the lakefront is beautiful – and Arizona - I love the scenery of mountains and cactus yet it was flat!”
Locally, she finds lots of favorite events, too, including the Macon County Obesity Prevention Coalition-sponsored race along the Decatur Celebration parade route: “This is a great race for anyone who has never done one before because of the short distance (about half a mile) and awesome crowd support.” And the Danny Byard
5K Memorial Race and One Mile Fun Run, which ties with the Blue Mound Fall Festival (August 7-9), “is a very flat course, which makes for a great race time!” Another favorite is the Mt. Zion Pony Express Days 5K, this year August 16.
Visit fatatthefinish.com for a complete list of Central Illinois road races!
Nicole’s number one piece of advice for new runners“Start slow, don't burn yourself out. If you have not been exercising at all, start with walking and ease into running with intervals of walk/run until you can gradually increase your endurance. Hydration is also extremely important, especially when running in the summer and fall. I'd also suggest signing up for a local 5K - it usually helps to support a local cause and will give you a goal to keep you motivated!”
Fitness & Fun Start at FatattheFinish.com
by Joli A. Hohenstein
Joli Hohenstein is Editor and Senior Writer for THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com.
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CRASH of the Month
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Saturday, August 2nd
Obesity Prevention Coalition Family Fun Run/Walk
Before you enjoy the parade, food, drinks, and entertainment, join us for the Obesity Prevention Coalition’s 4th annual fun, non-competitive 1-mile run or walk.
$10 (person), $25 (family)
Downtown Decatur [423.6988, ext 1114] 9:45a
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ART SPEAK10 by Jerry Johnson
Jerry Johnson is the Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council and may be spotted pretty much anywhere art is happening.
It’s been 10 years since the Decatur Area Arts Council opened the doors of the Madden Arts Center (MAC) and the dream of a vibrant community arts center in downtown Decatur became a reality. Over the past decade, it has become the place the arts call home. That calls for a celebration, and we’re having two!
First, a free public event at the MAC on Friday, August 8, 5-7:30 pm!
When you arrive, you’ll be swept into the festivities by one of our favorite local bands, Imagine That, outside rockin’ the 100 block of North Water Street. Fun stuff to do on all three floors of the building, along with food and drink, are all brought to you courtesy of Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.
Inside in the Anne Lloyd Gallery, discover the amazing Decatur’s Art Treasures exhibit. Modeled after the grand opening show in 2004, it showcases a wide range of fine art and antiques on loan from local private collections. The pieces on display include Cezanne to circus car replicas, Far Eastern art to far-out contemporary pieces. Come see items that you’re not likely to see anywhere else!
The second floor offers you the chance to try your hand at creating art or to watch an artist demonstration. You might even run into a wacky character talking with a silly accent (Theatre 7 and Richland Community College giving a sneak peak of their fall musical Monty Python’s Spamalot).
On the third floor, DAAC celebrates great local arts groups – Barn Colony Artists, Symphony Guild of Decatur, Gallery 510, Knit Nite, Juvae Jazz and Opus 24. Check out their displays and mini-performances throughout the evening.
Our friendly neighborhood galleries will also be joining in the celebration. The Blue Connection, part of the MAC from the beginning, honors a decade of customers who have enjoyed art purchased at Blue Connection. At Gallery 510, Glenda Sue Goodpaster presents her paintings and pastels in a show entitled “A Moment in Time.”
Second, it’s our Diamonds & Denim Fundraising Gala on Saturday, August 16, 6-9 pm!
Because this is the MAC’s 10th (diamond) anniversary, you’re invited to break out your brightest bling and jazziest jeans for this casual but classy evening. Tickets are $75 per person. We’re serving up amazing food (brought to you by Chef Brian, Aramark at Millikin) and drinks (including a signature cocktail sold in a commemorative mason jar) from the street to every floor of the building.
The building will be filled with entertainment throughout the evening, ranging from solo piano to a bluegrass combo, the Decatur Municipal Band to an a cappella vocal group, all topped off by IMPROV performers for a good laugh and fun arts demonstrations, including a speed painter and custom jewelry/clothing designer. You’ll have a chance to bid on 10 unique arts-related silent auction items and two high-end live auction packages to benefit the MAC.
The Madden Arts Center is a lively place in the heart of our city dedicated to supporting the arts in our community with space and resources for events, exhibits, and classes. Come celebrate this wonderful building and learn how it became the place the arts call home.
Two Anniversary Parties for the Arts!
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Publisher'sPick of the Month
$9.95Saturday Produce Market at Richland Community College
Professor Bean's Brewed AwakeningWhole Bean Coffee
Just a little something we ran across and wanted to share.
Brewed Awakening is a great little coffee creation from the Culinary Arts Institute at Richland Community College that I seem to drink more days than not. You can pick up a 12 oz bag of the custom blend developed by students at the Richland Coffeehouse, Dale's Southlake Pharmacy, Colee's Corner Drugs, Marquis Coffee Roastery and the Saturday Produce Market! This coffee is only packaged in the whole bean variety but if you buy from the Coffeehouse on campus, they'll grind it for you.
Photos: Kat Smalley
Be sure to check out more details about the project on the back label!
Doing Decatur Celebration – On a Stick!
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by T. F. DUDE
The Food Dude is not a professional critic. He just really, really likes food.
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Look out, Macon County – not only is Decatur Celebration taking over downtown, but Celebration staffers have commandeered Food Dude. (Actually, truth be told, they lulled him into a food coma with too many corn dogs, but that’s another story.) Can’t go to Decatur Celebration (or any festival for that matter) without partaking of that everyman’s go-to classic… food on a stick. So to heat things up for the Hot Summer Nights coming with Celebration, the team shares their favorites – because everything’s better on a stick!
Lori Sturgill (Producer/Director)Her favorite is Coconut Shrimp on a Stick.
Why? “It’s a classic and you can’t get it every day!”
Nick Kriener (Event Manager)His favorite is Alligator on a Stick.
Why? “It’s unique and tastes fantastic.”
Lori Queary (Administrative Assistant)Her favorite is Thai Grilled Chicken on a Stick.
Why? “I love the spices and flavors of Asian food.”
Rachel Barter (Event Assistant)Her favorite is the mighty Corn Dog.
Why? “Because it’s a great classic and I have to have one at some point every day of Celebration weekend!” (Our kind of girl!)
Alice Dembinski (Event Assistant)Her favorite is Fried Snickers on a Stick.
Why? “Because it’s unusual and unique – it’s not something everyone has had!”
And because you can never have too much food on a stick, try these tasty tempters, too: Shrimp on a Stick, Chicken on a Stick and Pizza on a Stick! (Editor’s note: And for something different yet not on a stick, two words: Bacon donut. BACON donut.)
photo: Daniel Incandela / CC BY-NC 2.0
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It’s not your typical flea market, says Joy Snow, organizer of Finders Flea Market in Mt. Zion. So if you’re expecting a lot of used-up old sofas, clothing or “80s tube socks” – you’d be better off heading to the neighbor’s garage sale. Joy has spent 15 years as an event planner, and after visiting other large flea and antique markets in Illinois, she noticed that there wasn’t anything comparable in Macon County. Having already worked with the Mt. Zion Lions Center through other events she’s organized, Joy decided to carry over that relationship when considering the market’s location. Not to mention that the property also offers plenty of space for future growth, which is exactly what she’s intending.
This is Finders Flea Market’s first year. The market takes place the last Saturday of the month from May-October, 9 am-3 pm. The number of vendors is now over 50. What’s really amazing is that Joy single-handedly got the word out about the market –
Written by Beth DeBouck | Photos by Sarah Jane
Keepers Abound at Finders Flea Market
whether personally contacting vendors or using Facebook to draw in the crowds. Items for sale range from antique up-cycled furniture to hand-crafted metal, jewelry and glassware to gluten-free baked goods and fresh produce.
Vendors are coming from as far away as Jacksonville, Bloomington, Danville and even St. Louis. Joy knows some vendors craft their wares out of the home and only have means to sell through online outlets like Etsy. She wants the market to be able to showcase all of the talented artists, crafters, refurbishers and pickers who’ve signed up.
“I have been blessed to learn there’s some amazing talent,” says Joy. “Most are making a nominal profit and do it because they love it. I’m very thankful to work with these people.”
Not everyone is coming from far away, though. Local vendors are also being represented. Kelly Wingard, owner of Decatur’s Wildflour
Artisan Bakery & Café, brought a collection of antiques, furniture and crafts from The Root Cellar (located in the basement of Wildflour). She says Wildflour actually started as a stall at a farmer’s market before opening years later at its downtown location on Main Street. “The exposure in the community has been great,” says Kelly, explaining many Wildflour customers weren’t aware there’s an antique store on the bottom level.
While some vendors are exposing their business and talents to the community, other vendors are letting themselves be exposed to a new community.
Kyle Looby’s “recycled vintage and found object jewelry” can be admired in two Springfield locations: Studio on 6th and Tossed and Found. Having joined in June, she’ll also be setting up shop at Decatur’s Arts in the Park in September.
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The process of making jewelry serves as a creative outlet for Kyle, who also works for the Illinois Department of Transportation. After being inspired by jewelry she saw on a vacation, Kyle fell in love with the idea of taking materials that aren’t typically meant to be jewelry (foreign coins, keys, fabric, typewriter buttons) and turning them into bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pins, hair clips and rings. She credited her grandfather, who was an avid antique collector, as the reason for her interest in “old things.”
It might be odd to say that walking around Finders Flea Market causes you to start waxing philosophical about what draws people to flea markets. But it’s not just the items that have stories – the people do, too. You want to know not only about the history of the materials they used but what in their lives encouraged them to become creators, artists and people who, in general, saw the beautiful in the old.
If you, too, have a love for the old, make sure to follow Finders Flea Market through its Facebook page. They regularly post vendor spotlights that include photos of potential finds you could see at the next market. Admission is free, too, but make sure to have cash on hand. Some vendors, but not all, are capable of taking credit cards.
One thing’s for sure: You’ll find plenty of keepers at the Finders Flea Market!
Get There: Finders Flea Market
The Pony Express Grounds (Behind the Lions Club) 1595 W Main St., Mt Zion
Last Saturday of the month May-October
9am-3pm
Find the Market on Facebook! www.facebook.com/findersfleamarket
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Jazz and BluesBlues Expressions
5:00 pm6:15 pm
One Man BandJesse Hite
8:30 pm10:00 pm
Local Blues BandBone Dogz12:30 pm2:15 pm4:00 pm
Four Decadesof Hit Music
The Shunpikers6:30 pm8:15 pm10:00 pm
High EnergyPiano-DrumsClaudettes12:30 pm2:00 pm3:30 pm
2013 InternationalBlues Challenge
WinnersSelwyn Birchwood
6:30 pm8:00 pm
Franklin & EldoradoOpening Ceremonies
6:00 pm
95Q Opening ActContest Winner
6:15 pm | 8:00 pm
Wristband Drawing9:15 pm
Country Music LegendJo Dee Messina
9:30 pm
Wristband Drawing9:30 pm
The Nation’s MostAuthentic Led Zepplin
Tribute BandLed Zepplica
7:45 pm9:45 pm
50/50 Raffle DrawingWristband Drawing
7:45 pm
Top 10X-Factor Finalist
CeCe Frey6:00 pm
Platinum Rock IconJoan Jett and
the Blackhearts8:00 pm
AmerenBud Light
Great LakesDredge & Dock
Franklin & Prairie
American Idol Winner and R&B Artist
Ruben Studdard7:00 pm9:00 pm
Heinkel’s Packing Co.Hot Dog Eating
Competition Finals2:30 pm
Emerging Funk and R&B BandSpace Capone
6:45 pm8:45 pm
Hot 105.5’s DJ MondoLive DJ Set
4:00 pm
Hot 105.5 & Y103Contest Winner
Opening Act5:45 pm
‘90s Hip Hop DivasSalt ‘N Pepa
6:30 pm
DecaturAmbulanceMain PlaceProperties
William & Water
Emerging CountryMusic BandThird Shift
6:00 pm8:00 pm10:00 pm
‘50s and ’60sShow Dance BandKidd Kaddilac
2:30 pm4:00 pm
Mashup, Medley,& Mixtape Hits
Fun DMC7:45 pm10:00 pm
Soul, Funk &Americana
Johnnie Mae1:00 pm3:00 pm
‘90s and ’2000sRock Cover Band
Novocaine6:30 pm8:30 pm
voestalpine Nortrak
Bodine Electric
Main & Water
ContemporaryChristian Music
Jermaine Bollinger6:00 pm
10:00 pm
Christian Hip HopPoint 58:00 pm
Gospel Showcase12:30 pm2:30 pm
Grammy NominatedChristian Pop/Rock
Royal Tailor7:45 pm9:45 pm
Christian AmbientPop-Rock Band
Look Up5:00 pm7:45 pm
Dove Award WinningChristian Singer,
Rapper, and SongwriterJamie Grace
5:45 pm8:30 pm
WBGLInvestment
Planners, Inc.St. Mary’s Hospital
Dynagraphics
J.L. HubbardInsurance & Bonds
Soy CapitalBank & Trust
Macon ResourcesIllinois Public
Media
South Franklin
Best of ‘60s,’70s, and ‘80sThe Hitmen
6:00 pm8:00 pm
10:00 pm
Local R&B ArtistTristan Rice
1:00 pm3:00 pm
Indie Folk RockAshley Riley
7:30 pm8:45 pm
Local Cover BandJessi Wink12:30 pm1:45 pm
Rock, Funk, Disco, and Contemporary
Imagine That5:45 pm7:45 pm9:45 pm
Decatur EarthmoverCredit Union
Decatur FoundryQuality Inn
Bluegrass Jam BandFlatland Harmony
Experiment5:00 pm7:00 pm9:00 pm
106.7 The FoxGuitar Riff Off
11:30 pm
Original Rock, Alternative,Country, Blues, & FunkThe Fireside Relics
1:30 pm3:30 pm
Original Rock SoundsRooted in Counry, Blues& Sounds of the Midwest
Edward David Anderson
6:45 pm8:45 pm
Americana “Indie” RockMatt Carter Band
2:00 pm4:00 pm
Freakshow Folk-Like Beatboxing Guitarist
& Multi-PhonicScatsinging Troubadour
Jaik Willis7:30 pm
Black & CompanyThrive
Entertainment GuidePepsi
WICS-TV
Central ParkDecatur
Power Tumblers5:00 pm7:00 pm
Ese'a BellaBelly Dancers
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Movie The Goonies
9:00 pm
First GigRock N' Roll
Camp for Kids12:00 pm
DecaturPower Tumblers
3:00 pm5:15 pm
RK DixonDecatur Memorial
HospitalAdvanced Disposal
WCIA-TV
4-H Block Party11:00 pm
Robotics Demonstrations12:00 pm | 2:00 pmSensational Salads
12:30 pmScience Rocks! - 1:00 pm
Thrillers, Fillers, & Spillers1:30 pm | 4:00 pm
Taste Bud Challenge2:30 pm | 4:30 pm
The Bullseye - 3:00 pmSizzling Summer Drinks
3:30 pmDecatur Power Tumblers
5:15 pm | 7:15 pmU of I Extension
100th Anniversary Videoand Cartoons
Through the Years8:45 pm
Water & North
Land of LincolnCredit Union
LLCU 21 Film Project Screening
Top 21 Filmsfrom 2008-201411 am | 12:10 pm
5:10 pm
Special ScreeningPreviews of the CW’s New Show
“Gotham”12:00 pm
Special Screening Previews of the CW’s New Show
“The Flash”5:00 pm
LLCU 21 Film ProjectAwards and Screening
in the Civic CenterAuditorium
6:30PMFREE to Public
LLCU 21 Film Project Screening
Top 21 Filmsfrom 2008-2014
11 am | 12:10 pm | 5:10 pmSpecial ScreeningsPreviews of the CW’s New Show
“Gotham”12:00 pmPreviews of the CW’s New Show
“The Flash” 5:00 pm
All Entertainment is FREE!!
Water & North Prairie & Main
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Jazz and BluesBlues Expressions
5:00 pm6:15 pm
One Man BandJesse Hite
8:30 pm10:00 pm
Local Blues BandBone Dogz12:30 pm2:15 pm4:00 pm
Four Decadesof Hit Music
The Shunpikers6:30 pm8:15 pm10:00 pm
High EnergyPiano-DrumsClaudettes12:30 pm2:00 pm3:30 pm
2013 InternationalBlues Challenge
WinnersSelwyn Birchwood
6:30 pm8:00 pm
Franklin & EldoradoOpening Ceremonies
6:00 pm
95Q Opening ActContest Winner
6:15 pm | 8:00 pm
Wristband Drawing9:15 pm
Country Music LegendJo Dee Messina
9:30 pm
Wristband Drawing9:30 pm
The Nation’s MostAuthentic Led Zepplin
Tribute BandLed Zepplica
7:45 pm9:45 pm
50/50 Raffle DrawingWristband Drawing
7:45 pm
Top 10X-Factor Finalist
CeCe Frey6:00 pm
Platinum Rock IconJoan Jett and
the Blackhearts8:00 pm
AmerenBud Light
Great LakesDredge & Dock
Franklin & Prairie
American Idol Winner and R&B Artist
Ruben Studdard7:00 pm9:00 pm
Heinkel’s Packing Co.Hot Dog Eating
Competition Finals2:30 pm
Emerging Funk and R&B BandSpace Capone
6:45 pm8:45 pm
Hot 105.5’s DJ MondoLive DJ Set
4:00 pm
Hot 105.5 & Y103Contest Winner
Opening Act5:45 pm
‘90s Hip Hop DivasSalt ‘N Pepa
6:30 pm
DecaturAmbulanceMain PlaceProperties
William & Water
Emerging CountryMusic BandThird Shift
6:00 pm8:00 pm
10:00 pm
‘50s and ’60sShow Dance BandKidd Kaddilac
2:30 pm4:00 pm
Mashup, Medley,& Mixtape Hits
Fun DMC7:45 pm
10:00 pm
Soul, Funk &Americana
Johnnie Mae1:00 pm3:00 pm
‘90s and ’2000sRock Cover Band
Novocaine6:30 pm8:30 pm
voestalpine Nortrak
Bodine Electric
Main & Water
ContemporaryChristian Music
Jermaine Bollinger6:00 pm
10:00 pm
Christian Hip HopPoint 58:00 pm
Gospel Showcase12:30 pm2:30 pm
Grammy NominatedChristian Pop/Rock
Royal Tailor7:45 pm9:45 pm
Christian AmbientPop-Rock Band
Look Up5:00 pm7:45 pm
Dove Award WinningChristian Singer,
Rapper, and SongwriterJamie Grace
5:45 pm8:30 pm
WBGLInvestment
Planners, Inc.St. Mary’s Hospital
Dynagraphics
J.L. HubbardInsurance & Bonds
Soy CapitalBank & Trust
Macon ResourcesIllinois Public
Media
South Franklin
Best of ‘60s,’70s, and ‘80sThe Hitmen
6:00 pm8:00 pm
10:00 pm
Local R&B ArtistTristan Rice
1:00 pm3:00 pm
Indie Folk RockAshley Riley
7:30 pm8:45 pm
Local Cover BandJessi Wink12:30 pm1:45 pm
Rock, Funk, Disco, and Contemporary
Imagine That5:45 pm7:45 pm9:45 pm
Decatur EarthmoverCredit Union
Decatur FoundryQuality Inn
Bluegrass Jam BandFlatland Harmony
Experiment5:00 pm7:00 pm9:00 pm
106.7 The FoxGuitar Riff Off
11:30 pm
Original Rock, Alternative,Country, Blues, & FunkThe Fireside Relics
1:30 pm3:30 pm
Original Rock SoundsRooted in Counry, Blues& Sounds of the Midwest
Edward David Anderson
6:45 pm8:45 pm
Americana “Indie” RockMatt Carter Band
2:00 pm4:00 pm
Freakshow Folk-Like Beatboxing Guitarist
& Multi-PhonicScatsinging Troubadour
Jaik Willis7:30 pm
Black & CompanyThrive
Entertainment GuidePepsi
WICS-TV
Central ParkDecatur
Power Tumblers5:00 pm7:00 pm
Ese'a BellaBelly Dancers
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Movie The Goonies
9:00 pm
First GigRock N' Roll
Camp for Kids12:00 pm
DecaturPower Tumblers
3:00 pm5:15 pm
RK DixonDecatur Memorial
HospitalAdvanced Disposal
WCIA-TV
4-H Block Party11:00 pm
Robotics Demonstrations12:00 pm | 2:00 pmSensational Salads
12:30 pmScience Rocks! - 1:00 pm
Thrillers, Fillers, & Spillers1:30 pm | 4:00 pm
Taste Bud Challenge2:30 pm | 4:30 pm
The Bullseye - 3:00 pmSizzling Summer Drinks
3:30 pmDecatur Power Tumblers
5:15 pm | 7:15 pmU of I Extension
100th Anniversary Videoand Cartoons
Through the Years8:45 pm
Water & North
Land of LincolnCredit Union
LLCU 21 Film Project Screening
Top 21 Filmsfrom 2008-201411 am | 12:10 pm
5:10 pm
Special ScreeningPreviews of the CW’s New Show
“Gotham”12:00 pm
Special Screening Previews of the CW’s New Show
“The Flash”5:00 pm
LLCU 21 Film ProjectAwards and Screening
in the Civic CenterAuditorium
6:30PMFREE to Public
LLCU 21 Film Project Screening
Top 21 Filmsfrom 2008-2014
11 am | 12:10 pm | 5:10 pmSpecial ScreeningsPreviews of the CW’s New Show
“Gotham”12:00 pmPreviews of the CW’s New Show
“The Flash” 5:00 pm
EVERYDAYKaraoke Josh n Crown (Mo), A Bottle of CT (Tu), Karaoke/Dancing with Jacob (We), Karaoke-rita with CT (Th), Karaoke/Dancing with Jacob (Fr), Danrel & Funk DJ/Karaoke (Sa), Josh in a Bucket (Su). Cafe Brio [2880 N Oakland, 975.2746] 9p-2a
Artist David Staff Enjoy images from throughout Illinois. Photographs include wildlife, flowers, and landscapes. Rock Springs Nature Center [South Gallery, 3939 Nearing Ln] 8a-5p (Mo-We, Fr), 8a-8p (Th), 9a-5p (Sa), 1-5p (Su)
Artist Lance Merry Explore the detailed images of nature and wildlife photos by talented naturalist and photographer Lance Merry. Rock Springs Nature Center [North Gallery, 3939 Nearing Ln] 8a-5p (Mo-We, Fr), 8a-8p (Th), 9a-5p (Sa), 1-5p (Su)
Airport Art Exhibit (begins 8.6) Dan Modzelewski. Open during business hours. Decatur Airport [910 S Airport Rd]
DPL Art Exhibit (begins 8.6)Carol Kessler. Open during library hours. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin]
Gallery 510 Art Exhibit (begins 8.6)Glenda Sue Goodpaster. Open during business hours. Gallery 510 [160 E Main, 422.1509, gallery510.org]
Wildflour Art Exhibit (begins 8.6)Nicole Christison. Open during business hours. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café [256 W Main, www.wildflourastisanbakery.com]
EVERY MONDAY Basic Ballroom (thru 8.18)Learn the basics of Waltz, with its smooth and flowing movements, Foxtrot, the most popular social dance in the world, and Rumba, a sensual Latin-based dance. $35, Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, 864.5424, www.mtzion.com] 6-7p
Miniatures Monday Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, www.boardknight.com] 6p
Country Line Dance Come join a fun-filled evening, meet new people and learn to country line dance. 7-8p (Class), 8-9p (Dance). $6, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 764.3070] 7-9p
Decatur Municipal Band (thru 8.18)Central Park [Downtown Decatur] 7p
All Cha Cha (thru 8.18)Learn the basics and more. Versatile Cha Cha is danced to Latin music but also to your favorite rock n’ roll music, with or without a Latin beat. You will use this dance often. $35, Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, 864.5424, www.mtzion.com] 7:15-8:15p
EVERY TUESDAY Chess Club Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St] 6:30p
At Least It's Not Monday Draft Magic the Gathering. $15, Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt. Zion, 864.1851] 7-10p
Movie in the Park Free, Nelson Park [www.decatur-parks.org] 8p
Stevie Ray Karaoke Lincoln Lounge [121 N Main] 9p
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Pickleball Open play for all skill levels! Kiwanis Park tennis courts [455 S Redwood Lane, www.facebook.com/DecaturPickleball] 6-8p
EVERY WEDNESDAY Coffee Club This is an open invitation for anyone from the community to stop by the library for good coffee, company and conversation! Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 9:30a
August Events
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EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAYDocta LD DJ/Karaoke Curly's Bar & Pizza [2683 N Water, 875.9800] 9p-2a
EVERY THURSDAY Storytime Enjoy art activities, playtime, storytime, and snacks! Don't miss out on the fun! Ages 2-6. Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, www.maroa.lib.il.us] 10-11a
Open Game Night Family-friendly group playing board, card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. Board Knight [228 W Main, www.boardknight.com] 4p
Casual X-Wing Miniatures Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, www.boardknight.com] 5p
Bike Night KC Hall (8.7), 48 Inn (8.14), Doherty's Pub & Pins (8.21), Sliderz (8.28). Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion Ave, Forsyth, 877.7115, www.coziahrhd.com] 6-8p
Karaoke Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-1a
Karaoke Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, 424.4344, www.donnieshomespun.com] 9p
Stevie Ray Karaoke Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p
Salsa Nights Salsa, reggeaton, and top 40 DJ mix. Corona's Mexican Bar & Grill [2350 S Mt Zion Rd, 864.2220] 9:30p-1:30a
DJ David Lee Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p-2a
EVERY FRIDAY Friday Night Magic Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, www.boardknight.com] 6:30p
Toddler Time at Fairview Pool (thru 8.15) Toddlers aged 5 and under and their parents can enjoy the zero-depth beach entry and splash pad during this private swim time just for children. $4.25 (person), Fairview Pool [421.7431] 9:30-11:30a
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAYWine Tastings The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main St, 422.9463] 4-7p (Fr), 1-6p (Sa)
EVERY SATURDAYCentral Park Farmers Market (except 8.2) West side of Central Park. Rain or shine. [428.2800] 8a-12p
Saturday Produce MarketThis market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables grown by Richland students, as well as local farmers. Richland Community College [One College Park, www.richland.edu] 8a-12p
Casual Elder Dragon Highlander $6, Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, www.boardknight.com] 5p
Mobile Soundz Karaoke Woody's Bar [1190 W South Side Dr] 9p-1a
Open Mic Night Hosted by Matt Skinner Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, 424.4344, www.donnieshomespun.com] 9p
Karaoke & Water Pong Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p-2a
Write Stuff Writers' Group Support, encouragement, and critiques for writers in all stages of development. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café [256 W Main] 3:30p
Billy Galt (begins 8.13)Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 7-9p
EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYTai Chi Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, www.maroa.lib.il.us] 9-10a
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYOglesby Mansion Open House Encounter the lives of its family members, discover their late nineteenth-century lifestyle, and soak up the exquisite architecture of the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J Oglesby. $2 (adult), Free (members), Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, www.oglesbymansion.org] 2-4p
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
Racing (thru 9.27)Gates open at 5p. Macon Speedway [205 N Wiles St, Macon, 764.3000, www.facebook.com/maconracing] 7p
Super Slapped Saturdays Top 40 DJ mix. Flashbacks Lounge [2239 E Wood St, 422.3530] 10p-2a
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAYHomestead Prairie Farm Open House Visit the Homestead Prairie Farm, a restored 1860s farm house. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p
Golf Family Fun Days (thru 8.17)Families can enjoy 9-hole reduced rates at all Decatur Park District golf courses! $30 (4-some), $25 (3-some), $20 (2-some), Decatur Golf Courses [422.2211] 2:30p
EVERY SUNDAY Tabletop Sundays For everyone, beginner or seasoned. Interested in running a campaign? This is the event for you! Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, boardknight.com] 3p
8.1-8.2Annual Book Sale Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 9a-5p
8.1-8.3Decatur Celebration Music, food, arts and crafts, carnival, and film. Kids block, wine garden. Downtown Decatur [decaturcelebration.com]
USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic Watch the world’s top tennis players at the Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic! Hours vary based on matches. Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, 421.7432]
Saturday, 2 Obesity Prevention Coalition Family Fun Run/Walk Before you enjoy the parade, food, drinks, and entertainment, join us for the Obesity Prevention Coalition’s 4th annual fun, non-competitive 1-mile run or walk. $10 (person), $25 (family), Downtown Decatur [423.6988, ext 1114] 9:45a
Dulcimer Club Rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a-12p
Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade Downtown Decatur [decaturcelebration.com] 10a
Butterfly Rainbow Participants will tour the prairie, visit an area baited with home-made nectar, and view native flowers to see the incredible colors of native butterflies that are collecting nectar. Reservation required. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 2-4p
Heinkel's Hot Dog Eating Contest Downtown Decatur [decaturcelebration.com] 2:30p
8.2-8.3Summer Estate Sale Porcelain, glassware, artwork, furniture, and more. Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main St, www.edwalkerfineart.com] 9a-5p
Sunday, 3Yoga Free, Nelson Park [Pavilion #1, 433.5759] 10-11:30a
Bags Tournament Downtown Decatur [decaturcelebration.com] 1-5p
Macon County Pageants $7, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, decaturcelebration.com] 2p
The Glaciers of Illinois Join speaker Melody Arnold to learn about glaciers’ lasting effects today through the terrain, soil, and waterways they shaped. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, 2p maconcountyconservation.org]
August Events
8.5-8.6 Madcap Puppets For kids who have earned a ticket in the summer reading program. Ticket holders may bring a friend and a grown up. Upstairs in the children's room at the Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, 424.2900, www.decaturlibrary.org] 5:30p (Tu), 10a & 2p (We)
8.5-8.7 Monty Python's Spamalot Auditions Theatre 7 Headquarters [131 N Water, theatre7.net] 6p
Junior Golf Tournament [www.decatur-parks.org]
Wednesday, 6Recipes for Gardening Call to register. Macon County Extension Office [3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, 877.6042, web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/] 9:30-11a
Wednesday, 6Robotics Demonstration Watch locally constructed robots navigate through a field of challenges! A great activity for families! Free with admission, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, 423.5437, cmofil.org] 10a-2p
Wednesday Book Club We get the books and you read them! To register contact the library. Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 10:30a
Wednesday Women Gather for a relaxing evening on the patio and enjoy pampering. Order beverages, appetizers or that fabulous fried chicken while exchanging stories with these interesting women! Bring a friend
or come solo and make one! South Side Country Club [1650 Cottage Dr, 433.0834] 5-9p
Summer Movie Nights Movie, popcorn, and drinks. Parents/adult must accompany their children. Open to the public. Free, Westminster Presbyterian Church [1360 W Main St, 428.6603, www.wpcdecatur.org] 6:30p
8.6-8.7Dance & Drama Registration/Open House Poage Arts & Recreation Center [2020 N Oakland, 421.6648] 2-6p
8.6-8.30Art Treasures Exhibit Celebrating collectors of fine art and aesthetic antiques in our midst, this exhibit is an eclectic mix of styles, media, and genres. Anne Lloyd Gallery [125 N Water, 423.3189, www.decaturarts.org] 8:30a-4:30p (Mo-Fr), 10a-2p (Sa)
8.7-8.9 Blue Mound Fall Festival Bingo, fried chicken, pork chop dinner, pageant, entertainment, fun walk/run, golf outing and more. West End Boogie Project 7-10p (Fr). Wise Park [Blue Mound]
Friday, 8Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show Enter a car, truck, or motorcycle. Please call or go online for details. $10 (show entry fee), Krekel's [3727 N Woodford St, 692.2875, www.Cruisinroosters.org] 12-4p
10th Anniversary Celebration Dancing in the street with “Imagine That” band; food and drink; performances and displays by local arts groups, hands-on art activities and demonstrations. Free, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, 423.3189, www.decaturarts.org] 5-7:30p
Plan B Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p
Aquatic Critters Be ready to get mucky. Crayfish, frogs and small fish are expected. Register online. $4, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 7-8:30p
Monday, 4 Kickin' Ribs II Cooking School We provide the recipes so you can follow along, take notes, and ask questions. Chef Brian prepares the food and you get to enjoy. Pre-payment required. $28, Mari-Mann Herb Farm [1405 Mari-Mann Ln, 429.1555] 6p
Monday Night Draft Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, boardknight.com] 6p
8.4-8.6VBS Incrediworld Amazement Park. Music, crafts, refreshments. Long Creek United Methodist Church [6960 E Firehouse Rd] 6:30-8:30p
Tuesday, 578th Annual Lantern Parade Celebrate 78 years of summer fun at the annual Lantern Parade! Enjoy a picnic in the park, parade, and children’s activities at Dreamland Lake. Fairview Park [422.5911] 5-9p
Park Runs Runners of all ages are welcome at this weekly event that includes a half-mile Tot Trot, one-mile Fun Run or various distances. Participants qualify for prize drawings. $1, Fairview Park [Pavilion #1, 429.3472, www.decatur-parks.org] 6p
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
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First Friday - Gallery Walk Featured Artist: Sue Goodpaster. Gallery 510 [160 E Main, 422.1509] 5-7:30p
Great Dates A couple's night out with free child care. Series message (6p), Plan private date (7-10p). First United Methodist Church [201 W North St, 638.5545] 6-10p
Teen Night Students in grades 6-12 will enjoy a fun-filled evening with music and unlimited mini golf. Snacks, pop, and pizza will be available for an additional fee. Participants must show school ID or be signed in by parent. $5, Overlook Adventure Mini Golf [2501 E Nelson Park Rd, 422.2316] 6:30-8:30p
Jesse Hite Decatur Country Club [135 N Country Club Rd] 7-10p
Movies in the Park Hotel Transylvania. Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.com] 8:30p
8.8-8.9 Comedy Hour Dave Dyer with Sally Brooks. $10-12, Main Hangar [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452, mainhangarrestaurant.net] 8:30p
Saturday, 9Y Backpack Attack & Kids Fest Students K-6th in need of school supplies are welcome to pick up their supplies at the Y Backpack Attack. Children must be present to pick up supplies. Join us for games, inflatables and much more. Free, Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 9a-1p
Animal Crackers- Down Under, Mate Children ages 3-5 will learn about the unique animals that call Australia home. Participants will listen to a story about a platypus, enjoy a visit from a very small marsupial, and make a lil’ joey to take home. $9-10, Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, 421.7435, www.decatur-parks.org] 9:30-10:15a & 11-11:45a
Friends of Argenta Safety Day Antique police cars on display, bounce house, giveaways, food. Fingerprinting demonstrations, A-O Fire Dept, Macon County Sheriff, A.B.A.T.E. displays and demos. Free, Prairie Park [Argenta] 10a-2p
Saturday Book Club We get the books and you read them! To register contact the library. Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 11a
GLAD Social Pastabilities or Ted's Garage. [gladdecatur.com] 6:30p
Haunted History Tour From lost burial grounds to haunted theaters, the Haunted Decatur Tour is much more than just a run-of-the-mill ghost tour! $30, Depart from the Avon Theatre [426 N Water, haunteddecatur.com] 7p
Karaoke DJ Jeff spins your favorite songs to sing! American Legion [1535 Legion Dr, 423.1411] 7-11p
Fabulous Hoedads Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 8p-12a
Gutterbound Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-1a
Perseids Meteor Shower The Perseids Shower is a fantastic meteor shower that gets its name because it appears to come from the constellation Perseus. Join us for night of star gazing. Register online. Griswold Conservation Area [9896 Meridian Rd, Blue Mound, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 10p-12a
Couldn't Go to Sturgis Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion Ave, Forsyth]
Sunday, 10Free Community Yoga Enjoy yoga in the great outdoors. No registration necessary. Free, Nelson Park [Pavilion #1, 422.5911, www.decatur-parks.org] 10-11:30a
August Events
Bridal Expo Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, 679.0204, www.elegantbridalshow.com] 12-4p
Bluegrass Music Jams Bring your instrument, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 1-4p
Back to School Bash End of summer celebration. Decatur Christian School [137 S Grant St, Forsyth] 2-4p
Family Science Sunday: Harvesting the Garden We will harvest our garden and make pizzas to take home. Free with admission, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, 423.5437, cmofil.org] 2-4p
Lauri Morvan Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p
New Jerusalem Singers Gospel Sing West Decatur Church of God [4500 W Main St] 6p
Bike Hikes Bring your bike and helmet as we take a ride on the famous bike trail. We’ll stop along the way and investigate natural features. Register online. $3, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 7-8:30p
Monday, 11 Bake Sale Central Park [Downtown Decatur] 7p
Tuesday, 12Snake & Turtle Show See, feel, and watch the resident live reptiles. Pre-register online. $2, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 5:30-7p
Open Mic Night with Antone & Friends Whether you play an instrument, sing, or just like to listen, join us. It’s a great time for the whole family. Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444, www.accdecatur.org] 6-9p
Thursday, 143D Animal Archery Bring your own equipment or use ours. Rotate through life-like targets featuring turkey, deer, and bears. Basic instruction is provided for less experienced archers. Ages 10+; register online. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 5-7p
Whiskey Dick Prairieland A.B.A.T.E. [1901 N Railroad Ave] 8p-12a
Friday, 15 Back to School Backyard Bash Hotdogs, sno-cones, popcorn and more. Stay for some awesome games and an outdoor movie at 8:30p. Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444, www.accdecatur.org] 6:30p
Are You Ready for the Outdoors Learn cool things about science. Owl prowl, astronomy, geocaching, campfire smores. $30 (4-H), $50 (non-4-H), Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 877.6042] 7p-10a
Barclay's Backyard Theatre Families are invited to enjoy an evening of good, clean, entertainment at the library. Popcorn and other snacks will be available for purchase. Attendees should bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Free, Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 8p
Jesse Hite The one-man band is back, and he knows how to fill a room, so get your reservations early. Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main St, 330.6483] 8-11p
Midnight Fishing Fish the Cattail Ponds at night. Reservations required. Ages 8+. $5, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 10p-12a
Saturday, 16Tour de Paws 2014 Riders of all skill levels are invited to ride in one of the many bicycle divisions: 25 miles, 43 miles, 61 miles, family fun ride. Finish line party after the race. All welcome to celebrate. Bounce house, mobile zoo, canine demonstrations. Pier 36 [2301 E Lakeshore Dr, dmcasf.org] 7a-2p
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
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Mt Zion Pony Express 5K $16, $18 (race day), Foundation Park [West Main & Traughber Rd, Mt. Zion, www.mtzionlionsclub.com] 8a
Mud Volleyball $15 (player), Pony Express Grounds [1595 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzionoddfellows.org] 9a
Dulcimer Club Rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a-12p
Pre-School Peepers: Grasshoppers Children will explore the fascinating world of grasshoppers during this interactive program! For ages 3-5 with an adult buddy. Register online. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 10-11a
Remembrance Ride Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion Ave, Forsyth] 4:30p
Cruisin' Eldo Several area car clubs gather at their favorite Eldo hangouts. [454.3531] 6p
Diamonds and Denim This gala event includes amazing food and drinks from the street through every floor of the building plus live music, improv, a speed painter and more all evening. Ten arts-related silent auction packages and two high-end live auction items. $75, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, 423.3189, www.decaturarts.org] 6-9p
Cards Against Humanity: An Event for Horrible People This is an 18+ event; don’t let us corrupt your kids, please! We’re going to lock down this place and make sure there is nobody in a mile radius to hear our night of grotesque humor and screams of maniacal joy! Board Knight [228 W Main, 706.5373, www.boardknight.com] 7p
Jesse Hite Crawford's Pizza & Pub [105 W Main St, Maroa] 8-11p
Dirty Rotten Revenge! Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, www.donnieshomespun.com] 9p-12a
8.16-8.17 Mt Zion Pony Express Days Lions Club [1595 W Main St, Mt Zion]
Sunday, 17 Civil War Soldier Quilts Through the US Sanitary Commission's volunteer efforts about 250,000 quilts were donated, of which only 15 still exist. Hear the stories of those quilts, see reproductions, and learn about local aid efforts for Civil War soldiers. Ages 8+. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p
Bags Blowout $40 (team), Pony Express Grounds [1595 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzionoddfellows.org] 2:30p
VooDoo Lounge Blues Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p
Audubon Potluck Open to the public. Following the meal, Dr. Doug Brauer will present a program on Sequestration. Bring a dish to share, your own table service, and drink. Richland Community College [National Sequestration Education Center, One College Park] 4:30p
Couples/Singles Dance Band: BAM! $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 875.3090, www.dancingdates.com] 5-8p
Tuesday, 19Hummingbird Festival Learn about hummingbird species, their habitats, and what plants attract them. Then, you can adopt a hummingbird, witness the banding process, and hold it in your hand to
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release it back into the wild! Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 4-7p
Backyard Birds Learn about common backyard birds, their needs, life histories and ecological importance. $15, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 4-8p
Thursday, 21Blues in Central Park Featuring Samantha Fish. Great food, imported and domestic draft beers. Vendors open at 6p, Music 7-10p. Free, Central Park, 6-10p
Friday, 22Women, Wine, & Wellness Free, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza] 5-9p
Alzheimer's Association Bar Run 4-5 bar stops with total distance of around 4 miles. Raffle of shoe package. Fairview Park [412.0307] 6p
Sleepy Man Banjo Boys $15, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, 422.6161] 7:30p
Fireside Relics & Illinois Nationals Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-1a
8.22-8.23 Comedy Hour Armon Williams with Stu McCallister. $10-12, Main Hangar [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452, mainhangarrestaurant.net] 8:30p
Saturday, 23 4th Annual Soy City Open Disc golf. Divisions for all skill levels. 2 rounds of 18. Registration 7:30a-9a, Tee off 9:30a. Call to pre-register. Nelson Park [2475 E Pavillion Dr, 201.0999] 9:30a
10th Annual Police & Firefighters Poker Run Sign ups from 11a-1p. $15 per rider, $10 per passenger, Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion Ave, Forsyth] 11a
Ground Squirrels vs. Stags Vintage Base Ball game held at Beautiful Trobaugh Field. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 12p
Family Fun: Hammerheads Uncover the world of woodpeckers to find out about their habits, habitats, and more! We will then hit the trails to look for this feathered wildlife! Reservations required. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 1:30p
Dog Days of Summer Live music by Kidd Kaddilac and The Continentals, appetizers, drinks, and silent auction. Beach House Restaurant [2301 E Lakeshore Dr, 876.1266, homewardboundpetshelter.com] 4-9p
Zoo-rific Evening Amazing animal encounters, circus entertainment, a street magician, “Selfie Safari,” food & beverages, and an auction under the Big Top! $75, Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, 422.5911, www.decatur-parks.org] 5p
Karaoke DJ Jeff spins your favorite songs to sing! American Legion [1535 Legion Dr, 423.1411] 7-11p
Hipbone Sam Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-1a
Night at the Culver House Stories of Indian burial grounds, curses, mysterious fires, untimely deaths, and murder have plagued the John Culver house for decades, but ghost hunters have not been allowed to venture into the house until now! $50, The Culver House [412 W Prairie, www.bumpinthenight.net] 9p-2a
Sunday, 24Sea of Grass Hike When pioneers reached the prairies of North America, they had never seen anything like them. The grass stood up to 12 feet tall and when the wind blew, it looked like the waves of the sea! Reservations required. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-3p
Shape Note Singing Experienced singers from the Charleston-Mattoon Sacred Harp Singers will delight the public with their unique music. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-4p
VooDoo Lounge Blues BandPop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p
Wednesday, 27Xercise Lab Open House Experience Xercise Lab adult and child master classes and enter to win prizes! Free, Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 9a-7p
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Thursday, 28Book vs. Movie Club I Am Number Four. Read the book. Come watch the movie. After we watch the movie we will do a comparison about which one we liked better and why. For junior high through young adults. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 5:30-7:30p
Sounds of Summer Concert Adult beverages and concessions available for purchase. The Live Karaoke Band with artist Jeff Markland. Free, Hickory Point Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, 422.5911, www.decatur-parks.org] 7p
Friday, 29Fun DMC Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-12:30a
Saturday, 30 DCRM Golf Fundraiser 4-man best ball. $100 (golfer), Hickory Point Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, 848.4323, www.facebook.com/DCRM.MISSION] 8a
International Overdose Awareness Day 5K Fletcher Park [Mt. Zion, www.decaturrunningclub.com] 8-11a
Finders Flea Market Come and enjoy shopping and exploring lots of unique one-of-a-kind finds, styles for you and your home, the best of old and new and some yummy treats, too. Lions Center Pavilion [1595 W Main St, Mt. Zion, www.jumpjiveproductions.com] 9a-3p
Dulcimer Club Rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a-12p
Feed the Birds Build a bird feeder out of recycled goods for the bird friends in your neighborhood. This is a great way to begin bird watching in your own backyard. Ages 6+. Reservations required. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-3p
Oakwood Street Festival Josh Catalano & The Dirty Thoughts, Illinois Nationals, The Driftaways, and more. Oakland & Main [oakwooddecatur.com] 5p-12a
Sunday, 31Nature Puppet Show Learn a little about our local creatures in this fun portrayal of the Creatures of Central Illinois! Reservations required. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-3p
James Millikin Homestead Open House $2 (adult), $.50 (child), Millikin Homestead [125 N Pine] 2-4p
Oglesby Mansion Open House Encounter the lives of its family members, discover their late nineteenth-century lifestyle, and soak up the exquisite architecture of the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J Oglesby. $2 (adult), Free (members), Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, www.oglesbymansion.org] 2-4p
Noah & The Back Alley BluesPop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p
Cruise In and Show Great vintage and newer cars and trucks. Cool music. Fun evening for the family, just Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa. Memories abound. 50/50. $5 entry fee, Four Star Restaurant and Diner [1100 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.2817, earlyidlers.com] 4-8p
8.31-9.1Library Book Sale Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza]
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If you could bottle small town Americana community spirit, it would look something like a community festival—the defining weekend of every small town's annual calendar. It's the type of stuff John Mellencamp wrote about and the type of small town entertainment many Macon County residents were raised on. It's a welcome home for many, and the Blue Mound Fall Festival invites you to come join in on the community spirit August 7-9.
Come on In“It’s our long time tradition; it’s a class reunion to some; it brings families together, but most of all, it brings home everyone who at some
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point in their life has called Blue Mound home,” says Diana Ritter, co-president of this year’s event along with her husband, Tom.
The three-day event is a celebration not to be missed by local residents, and there is certainly more than enough entertainment to make it worth the drive for out-of-towners. Complete with a
carnival, a parade, live entertainment, great local eats and a church service on Sunday, the fall festival has an activity to appeal to just about everyone.
This year’s event theme is “Come Fly With Me”, paying homage to the 2014 parade marshals, Jim and Joyce McCoy, who are long-time local residents and supporters who also happen to be plane enthusiasts.
Located in the convenient location of Wise Park, just one block off of Route 48, its location makes stopping at the Festival ideal for those just passing through. There’s no charge to park or enter, so just come on in and check it out.
Catch a ShowLive entertainment and a variety of contests give the Fall Festival a little flair.
“We have some great acts this year,” says Diane. “We started planning as far back as
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January.” On Thursday night, catch the prince & princess pageant, and on Friday, the West End Boogie Project will be the star attraction with R&B classics and hits from the ’50s and ’60s.
And if you haven’t caught a Scott Wattles and the Blue Suede Crew performance yet this summer, you have your golden opportunity on Saturday evening. Rock n’ roll in a small town setting as they play Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison hits, to name a few. The second half of their act is dedicated to Elvis Presley and will leave you saying, “Thank you, thank you very much.”
Grab a BiteWho doesn’t love some down-home, small-town food and hospitality? At the Blue Mound Fall Festival, you won’t want to miss the Friday night pork chop dinner or the Saturday night fried chicken special.
And according to Diane, several local organizations have specialties that they serve up every year. “Our Rotary has a great walleye sandwich; the Lions Club is known for rib eyes, and the local churches serve lemonade shakeups and ice cream,” she says. “It’s something a lot of our event-goers look forward to.”
Experience the Tradition“For many people, coming to the fall festival is like coming home,” says Diane. “If you’re new to the event, come check us out. Blue Mound has that welcoming small town feel, and we’re a close-knit, family-focused community.”
This year marks the 104th anniversary of the event, and Diane believes it’s the tradition of the event itself that keeps bringing generations of families back together the second weekend in August. As you could imagine, the fall festival is a favorite family tradition for the Ritter family, who has been involved with the event for years. “It’s a homecoming for many families,” she says. “I enjoy seeing children of all ages coming home for the festival, whether you’re 1 or 100.”
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