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The High Hawks land for a concert at Long Bridge Golf Course this Sunday. Can you just feel the excitement in the air as the summer comes on and the music heats up? Well, that might be a tad dramatic, especially considering the unseasonably cool weather of late, but compared to last year at this time, things are utterly unbelievable and totally grooving. So, let s see where the music is at, then head out to enjoy what we have when we have it. Not necessarily live music happenings, but certainly related to the making of music, there are a couple of area museum exhibits you may want to visit. The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is getting lots of expected and deserved attention, locally and nationally, for its excellent coverage of major music acts that originated from Illinois. From Miles Davis to Dan Fogelberg, Cheap Trick to Muddy Waters, John Prine to Earth, Wind and Fire
$15 The Animal Protective League is selling hanging baskets of petunias and wave petunias from Wolf Creek Farms. They will make a great Mother’s Day gift or buy some for yourself or a friend. They will be enjoyed all summer, and your purchase will also help sick, injured and homeless animals. The flowers come in a variety of colors and you can select your basket at pickup. Drop off your order at the shelter at 1001 Taintor Road daily from 12-5pm, order online at apl-shelter.org or call in your order at 217-544-7387. Pickup is May 7 and 8, 12-5pm.