250-yard swim and two-mile run. If you are getting ready for the Prairie Triathlon at NorthPointe, thinking about doing your first triathlon this summer or need a fast, challenging workout, this is the perfect event for beginners or great practice for experienced athletes...

Hosted by the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce will present ByronFest, a festival designed to encourage and promote tourism in the Byron area.The festival will run July 12-14 with a GospelFest kick-off on July 12 at Neighbors Rehab and Healthcare Center. The festival includ...

Frank Trompeter Quartet (jazz), 7:30 p.m. April 11, Donnie's Homespun Pizza, 107 W. Cook St. Musicians are Chris Miller on piano and organ, Rob Killam on acoustic bass, Mark McKnight on drums, and Frank Trompeter on vocals, saxophones and electric wind instrument.

Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic, 6 p.m., Robbie's Restaurant, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza. Bring copies of your work to read. Free admission.

Bingo will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Carmi VFW. Cards go on sale at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.

Small Potatoes is Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso. The Chicago-based duo performs folk/acoustic, eclectomania, Celtic and cowboy music.

Performance begins at 7 p.m. July 20. Reserved seating only: $15/person. For information or tickets: 815-234-2220. For more about ...

DATE: Saturday, July 20th, 2013 SIGN IN: American Legion in Bartonville, IL REGISTRATION: Registration is from 9am to 12pm - Breakfast Available at 8AM FEE: $20 per rider and $10 per passenger (This includes meal on return) DISTANCE: Approximately 140 miles END: Last...

A three-day celebration of the ecology, beauty, and recreation of our region's greatest natural assets. Events on the Sugar, Pecatonica, Kishwaukee and Rock Rivers. Features keynote speaker nationally renowned author, Brian Doyle and musician Curt Carter from Land for Lea...

Nothing to Lose, hosted by The Literary Underground and Zygote in my Coffee, 7 p.m. June 22, Bogart's, 2142 Old State Road, Jacksonville. Underground poets from throughout the Midwest, live music by Flamingo and Utter Chaos, stand-up comedy by Mike Brant. Short film, "Buc...