August 2015 Thrive Entertainment Guide

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EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Homestead Prairie Farm Tour a restored 1860s farm house. Free, Homestead Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p

B.O.S.S., Sr Presents Legally Blonde! Jr. This fun, energetic production will bring audiences to their feet. $7, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza] 7p

EVERY DAY August Art in Decatur Each location with a unique art exhibit. Specific dates and times to be determined by each location. Decatur Airport [910 S Airport Rd], Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water St, 423.3189], Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin St], Gallery 510 [160 E Main St, 422.1509, www.gallery510.org], Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln]

Christen Armour's Hollywood Glam: Night of Fashion VIP Meet & Greet w/ Goo Goo 5:30-6:30p, show 7p. $30 General Admission, $50 VIP, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza decaturciviccenter.org/events/169/ christian-amours-hollywood-glamnight-of-fashion] 7-9p

Saturday, 1 Fun Run/Walk 1-mile/3-mile option. Preregistration not required. Cash donation to Special Ops required to participate. 10% of sales will also go to Special Ops. Coffee Connection [2505 N Main St] 7:30-8a Dulcimer Club Playing live music. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 10a-12p

KerbySTRONG 100 Time trials (6p), Racing (7p). Big Ten Super Late Model 50 - $2,000 to Win/$250 to Start, Billingsley Towing Modified 25 - $700 to Win, Sportsman 25 - $600 to Win. $12 (general), free (ages 11 and under), Macon Speedway [205 N Wiles St, Macon, 764.3000] 7-9p Hollywood Glam Night of Fashion After Party $10 (general), $20 (VIP), Dolce Vita [1423 E Mound] 10p-2a

Sunday, 2 Community Yoga Enjoy yoga in the great outdoors, with Sunday morning classes led Celebration Run by instructors from the Decatur Sign-ups between 11 and 12 at the Park District and area studios. Free, Bourbon Barrel. Kickstands up and Nelson Park [2475 E Pavillion Dr] doors close at 12p. Bourbon Barrel 10-11:30a [1355 N Illinois Route 48] 12-5p B.O.S.S., Sr Presents Legally Tour Historic Bethel School Blonde! Jr Tour this historic one-room school This fun, energetic production house and discover what school will bring audiences to their feet. was like at the turn of the century. $7, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Free, Friends Creek Conservation Anderson Plaza] 2p Area [13734 Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta] 1-4p The Power & Popularity of Civil War Music B.O.S.S., Jr Presents During the Civil War, music Dinosaurs Before Dark bolstered patriotism, entertained $7, Decatur Civic Center all classes of people, and even [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, set the pace of a soldier's daily decatur-parks.org] 2p

life. Join guest speaker Dr. Christian McWhirter, music historian and author, as he explores how Civil War music influenced popular culture and made a lasting impact on America. No registration required. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 2p

Alex Jenkins & the Bombers Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Municipal Band Concert Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 6p Aquatic Critters Be ready to get mucky! Use nets and buckets to collect live creatures from ponds and streams. Bring clothes to get muddy and wet for this fun, aquatic adventure. Crayfish, frogs, and small fish are expected. Bring mosquito repellant. Register online by 7.31. $3, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 7-8:30p 8.3-8.7 Earth Adventures: Dramatic Deserts Campers will explore desert habitats through activities, games, and crafts. Field trip to Griswold Conservation Area. For ages 6-12. Register online by 7.30. $115, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 9a-4p

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