Campus Calendar

Tuesday-June 6
The Spring Music Showcase will make a summer appearance, with the UIS chorus, Band, Chamber Orchestra and World Percussion Ensemble to play again at the Student Theater. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tickets are on sale for $5 at the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office or online at www.sangamonauditorium.org.

Tuesday-June 13
The high stepping Irish group Riverdance is coming to the Sangamon Auditorium this summer. The Broadway show arrives in Springfield on Tuesday and will make another appearance on Wednesday, June 14. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. Cost of admission ranges from $49/44/39, but UIS student status promises 25% off the original price. Purchase tickets at the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office or online at www.sangamonauditorium.org.

July 4 – 8
Downtown is where it’s at this 4th of July, and days to follow. Tuesday begins the five-day Capital City Celebration in Springfield, with fireworks and music at the heart of the city. The celebration ends with the “Taste of Downtown” on July 8 – other events will fill the rest of the week as announced. The cost is free and open to everyone.

July 14-15
Cow chip hurling is here again! The Chatham Sweetcorn Festival begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and ends at midnight both days. Music, food, games and the Tour de Corn bike race are some events to look forward to at this famous Midwest fair. And it’s free.

August 18-26
First Week events to be announced!