Art

This month at Decatur art galleries:

Anne Lloyd Gallery: "Aquarela do Brasil: Brasil from North to South." Brilliantly colored paintings by Totonho, one of the most internationalized Brazilian painters. Call 423-3189.

Gallery 510: Enjoy a mix of original art from Spain and Portugal, as well as oil paintings by Mary Cleave. Call 422-1509.

Decatur Airport: Artwork by Brenda Bunch.

Decatur Public Library: Drawings by Richard Colbeck.

Music

Decatur Park Singers: July 4, Nelson Park; July 8, Children's Museum of Illinois; July 10, Monroe Park; July 12, Hess Park; July 14, Cresthaven Park; July 19, Scovill Zoo; July 20, Oak Grove Park; July 22, Kiwanis Park; July 29, Mueller Park; and Aug. 5, Fairview Park.

Decatur Municipal Band: Performances each Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Fairview Park Large Pavilion and each Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Central Park.

Blues in Central Park: July 16, Nick Moss and the Flip Tops. Music starts at 7 p.m.

Lincoln Square Theatre: BLEND Acappela Doo-Wop, 7 p.m. July 17; Ozzytrain, Use Your Illusion and Strutter tribute bands, 8 p.m. July 25. For more information about both shows, call 972-8606

On Stage

Best of Summer Stock, July 24 to 26, Decatur Civic Center. A musical revue featuring talented area youth from grades one through eight, singing, dancing and acting. Preview show at noon July 17 in Central Park. 422-8535.

Little Theatre-On the Square: "Funny Girl," July 8 to 19; "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," July 22 to Aug. 2; "High School Musical-On Stage," Aug. 5 to 16. For a complete schedule, go to www.thelittletheatre.org.

"Oklahoma," presented by JeDeMi Productions, July 10 to 12 in the Decatur Civic Center Theater. Call 422-6161, or go to www.jedemi.org

For the Kids

Ice Cream Safari, July 19, Scovill Zoo. Ice cream stations hidden throughout the zoo. 421-7435.

Kidstock, July 25, Children's Museum of Illinois. Indoor arts fair with hands-on art experiences from cultures around the world. 423-5437 www.cmofil.com

Charity events

Relay for Life of Macon County, July 17 and 18, Richland Community College. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivors and to raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. www.relayforlifemaconcounty.com

Watch or play

Rodney T. Miller Lakeside Triathalon, July 4 and 5, Fairview Park and Nelson Park. www.decaturtriathlon.com

Night of NASCAR Stars III featuring Kasey Kahne, July 22, Macon Speedway. For a complete season schedule, go to www.maconracing.com.

USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic, Aug. 4 to 9, Fairview Park Tennis Complex. Players from more than 20 countries compete. www.ursulabecktennis.com

Misc.

Lakeside Music and Arts Festival, July 4 and 5, Nelson Park. This year's highlights will be red and white wines and blues music. Artisans from all over the state will display pieces ranging from glass, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting and mixed media art, all showcased along the boardwalk of Lake Decatur. Also included is an eclectic mix of live music, performed on numerous stages. Children's activities and interactive displays. Fireworks on Saturday night.

Cruisin' Downtown, July 11, Central Park. Live music and street entertainment. 423-3475.

Decatur Celebration, Aug. 6 to 9, downtown Decatur. The 24th annual free family street festival will include performances by three-time Dove female Vocalist of the Year award winner Natalie Grant, Richard Marx, the Spinners, The Miracles, country performer Joe Diffie and '80s rockers The Romantics. www.decaturcelebration.com.

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