The Arts

This month at Decatur art galleries:

Anne Lloyd Gallery: This month's exhibit, "Coast to Coast," features black and white silver gelatin photographs by Tim Schroll taken throughout the United States. A reception to meet the artist is open and free to the public from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. For those who enjoy puzzles, Schroll has designed a contest to identify the location of each photo. At the end of the reception, one entry will be selected randomly from all of the correctly identified entries to receive a print of choice from the show. Call 423-3189.

Gallery 510: The watercolor paintings of Oreana artist Rae Nell Spencer. A reception to meet the artist is open and free to the public from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Call 422-1509.

Decatur Airport: The watercolor paintings of Mattoon artist Marie Moore.

Decatur Public Library: Paintings by Barbara Dove.

Music

Decatur Municipal Band. Performance at 7 p.m. each Monday in Central Park and 6 p.m. each Sunday in the Fairview Park Large Pavilion.

Blue Grass Jams, Rock Springs Nature Center, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10. Call 423-7708.

Decatur Magazine Blues in Central Park, featuring Kim Massie. 7 p.m. Aug. 21.

Labor Day Pops presented by the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, in Nelson Park.

On Stage

Little Theatre-On the Square: "All Shook Up," Aug. 6 to 17.

For the Kids

The Decatur Park District's summer activities wrap up with the 72nd annual Lantern Parade at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Fairview Park's Dreamland Lake.

Charity events

Easter Seals Beach Barbecue at the Beach House, 5 p.m. Aug. 7. Featuring music by CoCo Loco, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, and a silent auction. Cost is $10. Call 429-1052.

7th Annual Miranda Jess Memorial Softball Challenge, Northwest Baseball Diamonds. Annual charity tournament for Easter Seals. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Call 429-1052, ext 110.

The Zoo Open, which was rescheduled because of rain, will be held Monday, Aug. 11, at Red Tail Run. The event benefits Scovill Zoo. Call 421-7468.

Golf outing to benefit Growing Strong, Monday, Aug. 18, at South Side Country Club. Rain date is Monday, Aug. 25. Tee time is 12:30 p.m., with buffet/awards at 6 p.m. Growing Strong is a counseling and advocacy service for victims of assault and abuse. Call 428-0770.

Miscellaneous

Illinois State Fair, Aug. 8 to 17, at the Fairgrounds in Springfield. This year's grandstand entertainment line-up is as follows: Aug. 8, Fergie; Aug. 9, Weird Al Yankovic; Aug. 10, Huey Lewis and the News with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; Aug. 11, Illinois Symphony; Aug. 15, ZZ Top with Brooks & Dunn; Aug. 16, Natasha Bedingfield with Vanessa Hudgens; Aug. 17, Trace Adkins with Trent Tomlinson. Other events include the USAC Silver Crown Series auto races Aug. 16, ARCA Super Series auto races Aug. 17, and Illinois Harness racing Aug. 8, 9 and 11 to 14. Go to www.agr.state.il.

us/isf/index.php for ticket information and a complete schedule of events.

Pony Express Days, Pony Express grounds, Mount Zion. Aug. 14 to 17. Carnival and live music. Call 864-3100.

Decatur Games, an Olympic-style tournament designed to offer networking, team-building and promote health and fitness for and among area companies or organizations. The event runs Sept. 12 to 19 at various locations. Call 429-3472.

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