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Title: Big Saturday in Springfield - 6/23/12
Post by: Bill Hoff on June 17, 2012, 06:26:11 PM
Ladies & Gents,

I wanted to let everyone know about a plethora of cool events going on in SPR this Saturday (6/23/12).



Midsummer Eve Spirit Gathering

2pm-2am, @ Karpeles Museum (1st & Laura Street).

Sort of big hippie music, arts, and dancing festival. Free.

(http://gallery.myspringfield.org/Events/Sight/i-kzM7jhG/0/XL/556956432868670066053179708491-XL.jpg)




Main Street Classic Car Cruise

6pm-10pm on Main Street (1st-12th).

Tons of classic cars of all types will be crusing up & down Main Street between 1st & 12th. Outdoor movie "American Grafetti" showing at 4th & Main, along with live rockabilly music by the 77d's. Lots of food options too. Free.

Details: http://myspringfield.org/events/historic-springfield-main-street-cruise

(http://gallery.myspringfield.org/Events/Classic-Car-Cruisin/i-4gZ4jtw/0/L/cruise-front-L.jpg)




Old Springfield Haunted House Tour

7pm-10pm @ 1712 Pearl Street (RSVP required).

A guided wine & cheese tour of a haunted house, with Chuck Bergman (a nationally known medium) in attendance. $12 per person, with proceeds going to American Cancer Society.

(http://gallery.myspringfield.org/photos/i-rf3bvRT/0/XL/i-rf3bvRT-XL.jpg)



Along with The Pearl, Three Layers, and Shanty Town - make it a night in SPR.  ;)


It'll be a busy night.






Title: Re: Big Saturday in Springfield - 6/23/12
Post by: John P on June 19, 2012, 09:25:11 AM
Everyone loves free love and fast cars right?
Title: Re: Big Saturday in Springfield - 6/23/12
Post by: Tacachale on June 19, 2012, 10:33:08 AM
^And apparently New Age hoodoo jabberwocky as well.

Seriously, though, this does sound like a fun weekend.
Title: Re: Big Saturday in Springfield - 6/23/12
Post by: Debbie Thompson on June 19, 2012, 12:54:59 PM
The Haunted House event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. So if you are into hoodoo jabberwocky, help raise some dollars to fight cancer while you are at it.
Title: Re: Big Saturday in Springfield - 6/23/12
Post by: Bill Hoff on June 19, 2012, 08:05:57 PM
Quote from: John P on June 19, 2012, 09:25:11 AM
Everyone loves free love and fast cars right?

;)
Title: Re: Big Saturday in Springfield - 6/23/12
Post by: Bill Hoff on June 23, 2012, 01:46:13 PM
Bumping this up. All day & night, starting in 5 minutes.