Pied Piper Downtown Architectural Walking Tour
May 4 - October 6 - first Wednesday of each month, with the exception of the first tour. Professionally guided walking tour highlights interesting architectural facts and structures. Begins at Lincoln-Herndon Law Office at 5:30 p.m.; reception immediately following. Free and open to the public. View Press Release or more information.

NEW! FIRST FRIDAYS DOWNTOWN
May 7 – October 1, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Start your weekend downtown with unique shopping, dining, the arts, cocktails & entertainment.  First Fridays May through October.  Underground parking at the Old State Capitol open until 10:00 p.m. More information

Old Capitol Farmers' Market
Please join us every Wednesday & Saturday May 19 - October 30 in Downtown Springfield! Our market features over 60 friendly vendors filling two city blocks with farm produce, flowers, food and fun! Press Release or more information.

Old Capitol Blues & BBQs
One fine evening full of blues and bbqs on the North Old State Capitol Plaza
August 28, 2010
Noon - Midnight. Press Release or more information.

Old Capitol Holiday Walk
Year after year, Downtown Springfield sparkles in Holiday Spirit with lights, bows and festive wreaths brightening trees, lampposts and doorways. But this is just the icing! More

Upper Story Tour
11th Annual Upper Story Tour - Thursday, May 6, 2010, between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Self-guided tour of business, residential and historic sites reflecting upper story renovation and development. $10.00 advance; $15 at door; $2.00 discount for DSI members. Tour 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; reception immediately following. View Press Release or more information.

Art of Illinois Wine Garden
May 15 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. & May 16 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. This event is open to anyone 21 years of age or older and will be held at the southwest corner of Fifth and Jefferson Streets in downtown Springfield. Admission is $10, which includes a wine glass and five sampling tickets. View Press Release or e-Vite.

Taste of Downtown & American Music Show
Located at 5th & Washington Streets; features 20+ downtown restaurants presenting ethnic, classic and eclectic cuisine, the American Music Show and children’s entertainment and activities. $2.00 Admission; 12 and under are free. July 10, 2010 Noon to Midnight. View Press Release or more information.

Upcoming Events:

July - Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest - ISM, Free, Tues & Wed at 10A & 2P 782-5993

July 10 - Artists' Reception - HD Smith Gallery, 5:30P-7:30P

Thru July 30 - Tisha Rooney: Artist in Residence - Vachel Lindsay Home, 524-3971

Thru August 27 - Impressions: Members' Exhibit - HD Smith Gallery, www.prairieart.org

Thru August 31 - The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives - ALPL, Free, M-F 9A-5P, 558-8844

Thru August 31 - Illinois Stories: “How Vast & Varied a Field” The 2010 Agriculture vision of Abraham Lincoln -ALPM, admission required, 558-8844

Thru Oct 31 - Old Capitol Farmers Market - Downtown btwn 5th & 3rd. Wed & Sat. 8P-12:30P, 544-1723

Thru October - Springfield Walks - Walking Tours of Lincoln’s Springfield, 502-8687 or www.springfieldwalks.com

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