Decatur Celebration

The 22nd edition of the free downtown family street festival will run from Aug. 3 to 5. It will include performances by Dennis DeYoung (former lead singer of rock band Styx), pop singer Sheena Easton, country performer Jeff Bates, hip-hop pioneers MasterGee and WonderMike of Sugar Hill Gang, Christian performers Point of Grace, rock band The Tubes and soul group War.

Sports

July 18 - Chicago District Golf Association State Amateur Qualifier, Red Tail Run Golf Course. Top amateurs qualifying for the Men's State Amateur Tournament. Free. 422-2211.

July 20 - Caterpillar NASCAR Night, Macon Speedway. Featuring Tony Stewart driving a late model stock car, as well as racing by Power I midget cars. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster or by calling 764-3000 or 764-3200.

July 27 to Aug. 5 - USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic, Fairview Tennis Complex. Players from more than 20 countries compete for ATP World Ranking Points and $10,000 in prize money. Free. 421-7432.

Aug. 11 to 14 - PBA Senior National Bowling Tournament, Spare Time Lanes. Free for spectators. 875-3141.

On Stage

Little Theatre-On the Square, Sullivan

"Crazy For You," July 11 to 22

"The Sound of Music," July 25 to Aug. 5

"La Cage Aux Folles," Aug 8 to 19.

For complete information, go to

www.thelittletheatre.org.

Best Of Summer Stock, Decatur Civic Center

Musical revue, featuring talented area youth from grades one to eight, singing, dancing and acting, Aug. 12 to 14. 422-8535.

Music

Decatur Park Singers

July 11, Children's Museum of Illinois, 6 p.m.

July 12, Forsyth, TBA

July 16, Monroe Park, 6:30 p.m.

July 18, Sinawik Park, 6:30 p.m.

July 22, Warrensburg, TBA

July 24, Kiwanis Park, 6 p.m.

July 28, First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 1, Lantern Parade, Fairview Park, 7 p.m.

Aug. 6, First Christian Church, 6 p.m.

Aug. 8, Cresthaven Park, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 10, Illinois State Fair, 11 a.m.

Go to www.decatur-parks.org for latest listings.

Greater Decatur Youth Band

July 11, Children's Museum of Illinois, 6 p.m.;

July 24, Kiwanis Park, 6 p.m.;

Aug. 4, Decatur Celebration parade, 10 a.m.

Blues in Central Park

July 19, Deanna Bogart Band

Aug. 16, Alvin Jett and the Phat noiZ

Free. Vendors open at 6 p.m., shows at 7 p.m.

Moonlight Mike

This monthly event in Central Park showcases the talents of Macon County high school youth, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. July 10 and Aug. 14. Free.

Blessid Union of Souls

July 15, Block's Brewery. Gate opens at 5:30 p.m., with Matt Livasy opening at 6:30 p.m. and Blessid Union at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Block's or 422-1000.

For Kids

July 22 - Ice Cream Safari, Scovill Zoo. Ice cream stations hidden throughout zoo. 421-7435.

Aug. 1 - 71st annual Lantern Parade, 7 p.m. at Dreamland Lake.

Charity events

July 20 and 21 - Relay for Life of Macon County, Richland Community College. An overnight event to celebrate cancer survivors and to raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. 358-2245.

July 14 - Komen Decatur Race for the Cure Pink Ribbon Ride, Coziahr Harley Davidson, Forsyth. Registration, 11 a.m., $10 per hand. The first 150 registrants receive a free bandana. For more information, call 877-7115.

Aug. 11 - Miranda Jess Memorial Softball Challenge, Northwest Diamonds. Sixth annual event, sponsored by Easter Seals. Teams can be men, women, youth and coed and may have up to 12 players. Registration is $50 per team. Deadline to register is Aug. 8. For more information, call Easter Seals at 429-1052.

July 12 - Cruisin' Downtown, Central Park. Live music, street entertainment. 423-3475