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Thursday August 6, 2009

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Sponsors ..................250/50 Raffle .............2Alcohol ......................8Grand Marshall.........8Board of Directors

& Staff ..................2Entertainment...........5Stage Schedule........9Events, Attractions

& Exhibits .............11Map..........................12Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade .14Commercial Expo ...17Arts & Crafts

Vendors................15Mini Place................18New Foods ..............16Kids Block...............19Visitor Services .....20Disability Services.20Schedule of Events22Chairpersons .........23

WHAT:

The 24th Annual Decatur CelebrationWHERE:22 city blocks in the downtownDecatur, Illinois business district

WHEN:Festival: Friday, August 7through Sunday, August 9Super Carnival Family Night:Thursday, August 6

FESTIVAL HOURS:Friday – 5 to 11 p.m.Saturday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

CARNIVAL:Family Fun Night, Thursday,August 6, No Rain Checks onDiscount CouponsLocated in the Decatur CivicCenter parking lot duringFestival

CARNIVAL HOURS:Thursday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Friday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

RK Dixon’s RazzleDazzle GoodtimesParade:Saturday Aug. 8th – 10 a.m.

ADMISSION:All stage shows and streetentertainment are Free.Foods, crafts, and carnival rides are individually priced.

ALCOHOL:Beer, Wine and Wine Coolerswill be sold.

ALCOHOL SALES:Friday - 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Saturday – Noon to 10:30 p.m.Sunday – Noon to 9 p.m.Drinks may be consumed up to30 minutes after sales end.

DRESS CODE:No Shoes, No Shirt = No ServiceVendors are instructed to refuseservice to anyone violating thedress code.

STREET CLOSINGS:All streets within the boundariesof the Decatur Celebration willbe blocked off and Vehiculartraffic will not be allowed from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.CLOSED INTERSECTIONS:Wood & StateMain & FranklinPrairie & JacksonWilliam & JacksonNorth & JacksonEldorado & FranklinWater & NorthWilliam & MainPrairie & MainMain & MainWood & Water

NO PETS, NO COOLERSNO BIKES, NO SKATEBOARDS

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50/50 RAFFLEHelps Celebration Funding

The public is invited to investin the Decatur Celebration’s

50/50 raffle to help keep the event FREE. Tickets areavailable at the following

locations during the festival:

• Franklin & North Streets• Franklin & Prairie Streets• Prairie & Water Streets

There will be one winner,announced Sunday, August 8 at 8 p.m. on the Show Stage

Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six.Pre event sales were led by Decatur

Earthmover Credit Union.

In 2008, the raffle grossed over $9,000 with a winner

taking home $4,585!

INSIDE THE GUIDE

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor questions regarding thecontent of this publication,

contact the DecaturCelebration office.

Decatur Celebration160 E. Main St, Suite 200

Decatur, IL 62523217.423.4222

217.423.4271 faxThe Decatur Celebration

phone number will beoperational and staffed duringfestival hours, and the offices

will operate out of the Decatur Civic Center.

DECATUR CELEBRATIONSTAFF

FRED PUGLIA

Producer / Director

DIANE BOYLES

Administrative Manager

LORI STURGILL

Events & Media Relations Manager

JULI WARD-WRIGHT

Event Coordinator

KATIE FERIOZZI

LOUIS KAPPLER

MACKENZIE OSBORNE

JOE WHEELER

Festival Interns

BOARD MEMBERSMark Scranton

President

Wayne AllenGeneral Chairman

Steve Furrow2nd Vice President

Denene Wilmeth Secretary

Kevin ChapmanTreasurer

Mike QuearyImmediate Past President

John BendaChris Bullock

Dale ColeeChris Ellis

Joel FletcherJim Hoback

David KoshinskiJulie Moore

Dan ReynoldsEd Smith

T his year our country is celebrating the 200th birthday of our beloved 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. The DecaturCelebration will entertain in its traditional style but this year it will include historical events related to Abraham Lincoln;his legacy and his historical association with Decatur, Illinois! The Abraham Lincoln Experience, located near the new City

Park on North and Water Streets, will be a highlight of the event.Special Appearances By: • Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln • Larry Clowers as Ulysses S Grant • Constance Clowers as Mrs. Grant • Abraham Lincoln Re-Enactors • 110th Reactivated Infantry

Special thank you to Paul Dunnfor his creative contribution to the Lincoln experience.

Friday, August 75 p.m. – 8 p.m.St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 SidewalkPainter, Lori Escalera (Water & North)

Lincoln Village featuringAuthors & Artists (Water & North)

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.Illinois Tomahawk Throwers(William & Water)

5 p.m. – 11 p.m.Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, BeachHouse, & J. Hoelting Produce presentAbraham Lincoln Motorcycle,Circuit Rider (Water & North)

6:30 p.m.Lincoln's Own 10th IllinoisVolunteer Cavalry Regimental Band(Caterpillar and Fast Impressions CentralPark Stage)

8:15 p.m.Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech(East Main & Merchant)

9 p.m.Lincoln's Own 10th IllinoisVolunteer Cavalry Regimental Band(Caterpillar and Fast Impressions Central Park Stage)

Saturday, August 810 a.m. to 11 a.m.RK Dixon Razzle DazzleGoodtimes Parade featuring A Tribute to Abraham Lincoln

11 a.m. – 8 p.m.St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 SidewalkPainter, Lori Escalera (Water & North)

Lincoln Village featuring Authors & Artists (Water & North)

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Illinois Tomahawk Throwers(William & Water)

11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, BeachHouse, & J. Hoelting Produce presentAbraham Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider (Water & North)

12 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(Central Park)

12:45 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(Merchant & Main)

1:30 p.m.National Abraham Lincoln Look Alike Competition(Caterpillar and Fast Impressions Central Park Stage)

Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(North & Water)

2 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(Franklin & Main)

WAND-TV & Mueller Company’s Junior Abe Lincoln Look Alike Competition(Tate & Lyle, Bodine Electric, and Cub Foods Kids Stage)

2:45 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(William & Water)

4:15 p.m.Mr. Lincoln’s Musical Saw with Gerald Bestrom(North & Franklin Streets)

4:45 p.m.Abraham Lincoln in Songstarring CHRIS VALLILLO(J.L. Hubbard Insurance & Bonds, SoyCapital Bank & Trust, Bacardi Silver, and Poage Auto Mall Heritage Stage)

6 p.m.Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech(East Main & Merchant)



Abraham Lincoln in Songstarring CHRIS VALLILLO(J.L. Hubbard Insurance & Bonds, SoyCapital Bank & Trust, Bacardi Silver, and Poage Auto Mall Heritage Stage)

Sunday, August 911 a.m. to 8 p.m.Lincoln Village featuringAuthors & Artists (Water & North)

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Illinois Tomahawk Throwers(William & Water)

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House, & J. Hoelting Producepresent Abraham LincolnMotorcycle, Circuit Rider (Water & North)

12 Noon to 8 p.m.St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CWpresent Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera (Water & North)

1 p.m.Mr. Lincoln’s Musical Saw with Gerald Bestrom(North & Franklin Streets)

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Midwest Abraham Lincoln Rail Splitting Competition(Water & William)

2:15 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(Merchant & Main)


3 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(North & Water)


3:30 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(William & Water)

4 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex(Central Park)



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The Tinsley Super Carnivalreturns to the Decatur

Celebration for year 24! Ridesare available for children andthe young at heart.

A special discount couponoffer of 12 ride coupons foronly $10.00 is available onlyon Thursday, August 6.Discount coupons can bepicked up at the ButternutThrift Store; 2800 N. Main;

Vinnie’s Barbee-Q at HickoryPoint Mall; Cub Foods onPershing Road; Best Value Inn,Pershing Road and the Herald& Review on MLK andWilliam, while supplies last.Carnival attendees are invitedto redeem their coupon at theCarnival Box office onThursday night only, no rainchecks offered. Carnival goeson rain or shine!

Carnival Hours:Thursday August 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 11 p.m.Friday, August 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 11 p.m.Saturday, August 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday, August 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Carnival

Who needs Las Vegas? This year, festival goers can elopeat the Decatur Celebration.

“Best Man,” a fully functional mobile wedding chapel willroll in to the festival at North and State and offer weddingceremonies by ordained minister Darrell Best.

Based out of Shelbyville, this 1942 American la France wasmolded in to a chapel on wheels during an episode of thepopular Country Music Television show, Trick my Truck(season 5 finale, episode 8).

“Best Man” is the crown jewel of the Best Wedding Chapel,founded by ordained minister Darrell Best. Owner, DarrellBest's mission in life is to help people express love for eachother through marriage. After his career in the Navy, Darrelllanded a good job as the head of a credit union. A few yearsago, Darrell gave it up, became an ordained minister andfounded the Best Wedding Chapel.

Stop by the “Best Man” Mobile Wedding Chapel and letIllinois’ largest free family street festival be your weddingreception.

Best Man Wedding Chapel

Opening CeremoniesShow Stage – Friday6 p.m.

Larry Chance & The EarlsShow Stage – Friday6:15 p.m.9 p.m.

Larry Chance & The Earls areone of the great New York Citydoo-wop success stories. Formedout of the Bronx, and discoveredsinging on the street corner infront of a subway station, theEarls took the original black doo-wop street corner harmonysound, and refined andexpanded it for new audiences.

Larry and company haveplaced many songs on the charts,including: “Life Is But a Dream”,“Never”, “I Believe”, and ofcourse the classic “RememberThen”.

The MiraclesFunfest Stage – Friday7:30 p.m.10 p.m.

Scoring over 40 hits on theR&B Top 40 charts, TheMiracles started out as theFive Chimes in the mid-'50s.The Detroit vocal groupconsisted of high schoolstudents William "Smokey"Robinson, Warren "Pete"Moore, Clarence "Humble"Dawson, Donald Wicker, andJames "Rat" Grice. Not toolong after the group formed,Wicker and Grice left and werereplaced by cousins Emerson"Sonny" Rogers and BobbyRogers, who both sang tenor,and baritonist Ronnie Whitereplacing Dawson. The vocalquintet then changed its nameto the Matadors and in 1956Claudette Rogers joined theband after her brother Sonnywas drafted. The Matadorsauditioned for Jackie Wilson'smanager, Nat Tarnopol, in1956. Although Tarnopolwasn't interested, one ofWilson's songwriters, BerryGordy, Jr., was and he soonbegan producing the band,which now went by the nameThe Miracles. Gordy producedtheir first single, "Got a Job,"(an answer to the Silhouettes'"Get a Job") in 1958.

The first hit for both thegroup and the label, 1960's"Shop Around," reached

number one on the R&B chartsand number two pop. TheMiracle’s other hits include"You've Really Got a Hold onMe," "I Second That Emotion,""The Tears of a Clown," and"Love Machine.”

Retro Dance Party with SelloutGoodtimes Stage – Friday7 p.m.9:30 p.m.

These versatile musiciansperform chart toppers fromMadonna to Led Zeppelin andeverything in between. TheSellout show is about having agood time … let your hairdown, get out and have agood time.

Lincoln’s Own 10thCavalry Vintage BrassBandCentral Park Stage – Friday6:30 p.m.9 p.m.

The Historic 10th IllinoisVolunteer Cavalry Regimentassembled at Camp Butlernear Springfield, in 1861.Today’s 10th Cavalry consistsof mounted and dismountedtroops, as well as civilians, andparticipates in re-enactments,parades, educational programsfor schools and communityevents.

The 10th Cavalry wasunique in that it had aRegimental Band that stayedwith the regiment throughoutthe entire war. The officersknew that music was essentialto the morale of the soldierbecause it reminded him ofhome, what he had leftbehind, and what he wasfighting for.

Sisters of the SonChristian Music Stage – Friday6:45 p.m.9:15 p.m.

Sisters of the “Son”, aSpringfield Illinois basedChristian music group,consists of Sandy Begué,Madonna Jones, and SuzanneMoss, and are accompanied bya talented ensemble ofmusicians called “Brothers ofSoul.” The group has beentogether for 10 yearsperforming at numerous localand regional events, spreading

God’s word to others throughpraise and worship.

Soul PurposeNorth Street Stage – Friday7:15 p.m.10 p.m.

Rock n’ roll with blue-eyedsoul, this 7-piece CentralIllinois band plays yourfavorite anthems from the 60s,70s, and 80s.

David Lee’s “Rockin’Good Times Party”Dancing in the Streets Stage – Friday5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.10 p.m.

Wes Harrison, Mr. Sound EffectsHeritage Stage – Friday6:15 p.m.8:45 p.m.

"Mr. Sound Effects", WesHarrison, uses his remarkabletalent to give the world what it

needs, - LAUGHTER - and,that's the best sound of all!

Wes discovered at a youngage that he had a talent formaking sound effects with hismouth. Any other child withthis ability might have put itaside and grown up to becomea teacher or an accountant or a biologist. But Mr. SoundEffects grew up and foundemployment making soundeffects with his mouth!

In the 1950's he providednoises for the Disneyproductions of 20,000 LeaguesUnder the Sea and Peter Panand worked at MGM Studioson Tom and Jerry cartoons.

Dragon Scales & Faerie TalesKids Stage – Friday6:30 p.m.8 p.m.9:15 p.m.

Dragon Scales and FaerieTales is a magical telling of thebirth of a real "live" babydragon. With the support of its

loving faerie, the 8-foot dragonhatches from an extraordinarylarge golden egg. Together, thebeautiful faerie and theaudience welcome the dragon,then name, feed, and teachhim to talk. At the show'sconclusion, the kind faerieenlists the audience's help totell the dragon a bedtime storyinvolving the dragons searchfor a friend and his difficultyin being accepted by the localvillagers. The story teaches themoral of not fearing theunknown or those who aredifferent. Afterwards, thechildren in the audience aredelighted with the opportunityto personally hug and kiss thedragon goodnight providingparents with a wonderfulopportunity to photographtheir child with the dragonand faerie.

Larry Chance & The Earls The Miracles Sisters of the Son

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EntertainmentSchedule


KAVANMain Street Stage – Friday6 p.m.7:45 p.m.10 p.m.

Kavan is a nationallyrecognized Elvis Tribute Artistand performs as Elvis in alleras of his career: The ‘50sRockabilly years, the ‘60smovie years/‘68 comebackspecial and the ‘70s Vegasyears. Kavan specializes in theearly ‘50s years (specifically1954-1957) using exact replicasof Elvis’ original costumes inhis authentic concert tribute.

Kavan has been a fan ofElvis Presley for his entire lifeand has been performing onstage since the age of three. Hewas chosen among all thecurrent American ETAs (Elvistribute artists) for a 2007 BBCtelevision special on ETAs thatwas filmed in London,England. Kavan won thehonor of “The World’s #1 Rock& Roll Elvis.”

Born Again FlooziesFranklin Street Cabaret –Friday6 p.m.8:30 p.m.

The Floozies blast tuba,trombone, tap dance andstomp orchestral percussion.The singer plays guitar theway most people play thepiano. Formed in 2003 theFloozies first toured Ireland ina horse-drawn gypsy wagon,and have cast a spell onthousands of listeners. Their2007 debut full-length shot upthe CMJ (College MusicJournal) charts (#11 Top Adds,#74 on the Top 200 for 6weeks) and garnered excitedreviews internationally; theyhave performed at musicfestivals and some of the bestmusic venues in cities such asNashville, Chicago, Atlanta,Detroit, Louisville andIndianapolis; plus, the bandhas appeared ininternationally distributedmusic publications, includingPaste and Magnet magazines.

The RomanticsShow Stage – Saturday5 p.m.8:15 p.m.

The Romantics started outas four factory workers fromDetroit, Mich.; Wally Palmar(vocals/guitar), Mike Skill(guitar/vocals), Rich Cole(bass/vocals) and JimmyMarinos (drums/vocals). Theyoriginally formed in February1977, releasing their debutsingle, “Little White Lies”/”ICan’t Tell You Anything”, ontheir own Spider Records. Itwas followed by “Tell It ToCarrie”/“First In Line” onGreg Shaw’s Bomp Recordslabel in 1978. The music wasup-tempo and pop-like, muchin the vein of the Flamin’Groovies or the Raspberries,epitomized by the euphoric“What I Like About You”.

In the ‘80s the Romanticsdeveloped a much moresophisticated, and familiar,U.S. rock sound. Coz Canler(guitar/vocals) was brought into the line-up on 1981’s StrictlyPersonal, but real successfollowed in 1983 when theband achieved a US Top 5 hitwith “Talking In Your Sleep”.Former Blondie drummerClem Burke joined the line-upin 1990. Several live albumsand compilations kept theRomantics name in the recordshops until the belated releaseof a new studio album, 2003’s61/49. They remain a populartouring unit.

ABBA GoldFunfest Stage – Saturday3:30 p.m.6:15 p.m.9:45 p.m.

ABBA Gold - The DefinitiveABBA Experience is acompletely live re-creation of alive ABBA concert in the late‘70's/early ‘80's. Each player ishand-picked for performanceand personality. The costumesare replicas of the mostpopular ABBA outfits. ABBAdetails from around the worldhave been collected forauthenticity.

Lil’ Brian & The ZydecoTravelersGoodtimes Stage – Saturday2:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.9:45 p.m.

Lil Brian & The ZydecoTravelers are living up to theirreputation as the mostinnovative and musicallyaccomplished young zydecoband on the scene today. LilBrian’s latest release, FunkyNation, is the bands boldeststatement yet - that zydeco canbe a cutting edge sound asvital to a new generation offans as it has been forlongtime buffs.

Brilliantly drawing uponcontemporary urban blacksounds while remainingrespectful and true to theirzydeco roots, Lil Brian & TheZydeco Travelers have createdan incredibly exciting modernform of zydeco music that isboth rhythmically and lyricallysophisticated and just plainunbelievably funky!

Lincoln Look Alike ContestCentral Park Stage – Saturday1:30 p.m.

Dan Lornitis,Comedy HypnotistCentral Park Stage – Saturday4:30 p.m.

The comedy hypnotism ofDan Lornitis captivatesaudiences and keeps themlaughing for days to come.Expect a fast-paced, good-humored, and affableperformance as Dan leads hisvolunteers through a safe andhilarious interaction with thesubconscious mind. With afew spoken words and thesnap of his fingers, they slipinto a hypnotic state.

95Q Karaoke CountryShowdownCentral Park Stage –Saturday7:45 p.m.

FFHChristian Music Stage –Saturday4:30 p.m.8 p.m.

FFH (Far From Home),Contemporary Christian bandfrom Lancaster, Penn.,originally consisted ofmembers, Brian Smith - bass,vocals, Jennifer Deibler –vocals, Jeromy Deibler - piano,guitar, vocals, and MichaelBoggs - guitar, vocals. FFHreleased six independentprojects before being signed byEssential Records and havehad numerous singles on thecharts, including "WatchingOver Me" which hit thenumber one spot on AdultContemporary radio and theTop 5 on Christian Hit Radio,"On My Cross" which had atwo-week run at number oneinspirational radio, "One ofThese Days," "Big Fish" and "IWant to Be Like You."

Following the release oftheir album, Worship in theWaiting, in 2007, FFH took abreak from touring. In late2008, the Deiblers decided itwas time to return to FFH andtheir audience. Jeromy andJennifer have just releasedtheir first project togetherentitled “Coming Home”.

Matt Poss & Rolling ThunderNorth Street Stage –Saturday2:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.9:45 p.m.

Simply put, Matt Poss is aproduct of the heartland andthe eclectic mix of sounds thatyou can find there. Steeped inthe bluegrass of his youth andsoaked in the blue collar rockof Bruce Springsteen and JohnMellencamp, Poss also knowsa thing or two about countryoutlaws like Waylon Jenningsand Johnny Cash. Poss writesmost of his songs frompersonal experience or fromthings he’s observed. Andafter working in a machineshop, teaching high schoolbiology and selling real estate,Poss is very much in touchwith the real world issues oftoday.

Poss’ most popular songand the name of his band,“Rolling Thunder,” paystribute to the U.S. military andthe sacrifices that they make so

we can continue to live infreedom. To show his supportof the troops, he joined a USOTour through Germany,Belgium, France and England.He continued his work withthe USO, entertaining UStroops stationed inAfghanistan in April.

Joe Cooke BandDancing in the Streets Stage – Saturday6 p.m.7 p.m.9 p.m.10:15 p.m.

This regional band’sexciting show features highpowered rock and blues that’ssure to have you dancing inthe streets.

Wes Harrison,Mr. Sound EffectsHeritage Stage – Saturday1 p.m.2:45 p.m.5:45 p.m.

Chris VallilloHeritage Stage – Saturday4:45 p.m.8 p.m.

In a show endorsed by theAbraham Lincoln BicentennialCommission, award-winningroots musician Chris Vallillouses Lincoln’s own words andstories, period folk songs andcontemporary folk music toshed light on one of history’smost beloved figures —Abraham Lincoln; not only asa remarkable leader, but as aman — who knew and lovedmany of these very songshimself.

T.S.E.Heritage Stage – Saturday10 p.m.

The Second Edition is oneof the most popular a capellagroups in the area. The groupformed several years ago andbegan performing in DecaturCelebration’s Mini Place.Since then, their following hascontinued to grow. The groupmembers are: Seth Morse,Marcus Bond, Cory Pitt, JeffIrwin and Brad Barding.

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Wes Harrison Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales KAVAN Born Again Floozies The Romantics


Dragon Scales & Faerie TalesKids Stage – Saturday1:15 p.m.3:15 p.m.6 p.m.8 p.m.

Wes Harrison,Mr. Sound EffectsKids Stage – Saturday9 p.m.

Herald & Review Battle of the Band Winner – Icon for HireMain Street Stage – Saturday12 p.m.

KAVAN, World’s #1 Rock n’ Roll ElvisMain Street Stage – Saturday3:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.9 p.m.

Born Again FlooziesFranklin Street Cabaret –Saturday2:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.7:15 p.m.

Richard MarxShow Stage – Sunday5:30 p.m.8:15 p.m.

Richard Marx debut single"Don't Mean Nothing" andself-titled debut album, kickedoff his career as a solo artist in1987. Over the next threeyears, he became the first malesolo artist to have his firstseven singles reach the top 5on Billboard's singles chart,including the 1 hits "Hold Onto the Nights," "Satisfied" andthe worldwide classic, "RightHere Waiting." He remained afixture on pop and adultcontemporary radio for years,selling over 30 million records,even as he emerged as a topproducer working with someof the biggest names in themusic business.

In February 2004, Richardwon the Song of the YearGrammy for "Dance With MyFather," which he wrote withLuther Vandross. More

recently was "Better Life," asong written by Richard andKeith Urban which wasincluded in Keith's last CD,the triple platinum "Be Here"and was also the biggest hitsingle from the CD, spending6 consecutive weeks at 1 onBillboard's Country Singleschart.

50/50 RaffleShow Stage – Sunday8 p.m.

The SpinnersFunfest Stage – Sunday4:15 p.m.7 p.m.

Most often thought of as aMotown recording act, theclassic group sound oflegendary R&B recordingartists, The Spinners has neverlost its universal appeal.Throughout the years theyhave sold millions of recordsand topped both the Pop andR&B charts with smash hitslike “I’ll Be Around” and“Then Came You.” Today,original members BobbieSmith and Henry Fambroughare joined onstage by leadsinger Charlton Washington,high tenor Spike Deleon, basssinger Jessie Peck and a soul-infused 5-piece band.

The mighty Spinners havesix Grammy nominations andwere inducted into the Rockand Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.They have also been awardedthe Rhythm and BluesFoundation Award for theircontribution to R & B. Thegroup has performed forpresidents and received a staron the Hollywood “Walk ofFame.”

Joe DiffeGoodtimes Stage – Sunday5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

Before Joe Diffe moved toNashville and became thecountry star we all knowtoday he was building thefoundation for his career byhoning his skills as a bluegrassartist. Along with his bandSpecial Edition, he recordedthree albums and was afavorite at bluegrass festivals

throughout the dust bowl.With his legacy as a world-class singer firmly establishedin the annals of country musichistory, Joe is re-visiting themusic that set the wheels ofhis storied career in motion.

Since he first topped thecharts in 1990 with “Home,”Joe has remained on a steadycourse, staying true to hisroots and delivering hit afterhit totaling twelve #1’s, twentytop 10’s and four gold andplatinum albums. Joe’s hitsinclude “Ships That Don’tCome In,” “Pickup Man,”“John Deere Green,” or “If theDevil Danced (In EmptyPockets).”

Caterpillar Employees Big BandCentral Park Stage – Sunday2:45 p.m.5:45 p.m.8 p.m.

Worship with LIFEChristian Music Stage –Sunday11 am

Natalie GrantChristian Music Stage –Sunday5:15 p.m.8:15 p.m.

Fueled by the success of her2008 best-selling, criticallyacclaimed seventh studiorecording, Relentless, Curbartist and GMA's three-timereigning Female Vocalist of theYear, Natalie Grant, was themost-played female artist onChristian radio in 2008.

Dennis JonesNorth Street Stage – Sunday2:15 p.m.4:15 p.m.7 p.m.

Blues guitarist Dennis Jonesgrew up in Baltimore County,Maryland in an area which hedescribes as the boonies. As ayoung man, Dennis wasexposed to many types ofmusic from Motown andGospel to Rock & Roll andR&B. His major influenceswere what he affectionatelyrefers to as the three “J’s” (JimiHendrix, Johnny Winter,Jimmy Page) and the three

“K’s” (B.B. King, Freddie Kingand Albert King).

Dennis released his secondCD, “Passion For The Blues"(Blue Rock Records) in 2006.Eight out of the ten tunes arepenned by Dennis Jones. ThisCD has received great reviewsand has been embraced byradio and fans as well.“Passion For The Blues”according to Vintage Guitar(October 2006) is “full of hardrock and blues that show hisinfluences”. Blues Revue(June/July 2006) says,“Vaughan and Hendrix fanswill find much to enjoy on“Passion For The Blues” aswell as “two potential songs-of-the-year reveal Jones as aformidable writer”.

Broken StoneDancing in the Streets Stage – Sunday5 p.m.6:45 p.m.8:45 p.m.

Broken Stone, voted runner up for best cover band by the Illinois Times,plays high energy ‘90s rock.

Wes Harrison,Mr. Sound EffectsHeritage Stage – Sunday1 p.m.3:30 p.m.9 p.m.

David Cain & SensesHeritage Stage – Sunday2:15 p.m.4:30 p.m.7 p.m.

Senses music is made bytalented, seasoned musiciansand composers with experiencein jazz, rock, funk, bog, metal,and blues. Their songs combinesoulful grooves and creativeexpression, and tells the storiesof passion, love and life.

Dragon Scales & Faerie TalesKids Stage - Sunday1 p.m.3 p.m.5 p.m.7:30 p.m.

Jr. Lincoln Look AlikeContestKids Stage - Sunday2 p.m.

Wes HarrisonKids Stage – Sunday6:30 p.m.

KAVANMain Street Stage – Sunday2 p.m.4:30 p.m.7:15 p.m.

Born Again FlooziesFranklin Street Cabaret Sunday1:30 p.m.3:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.

ABBA Gold Lil’ Brian Abe look-a-like Dan Lornitis FFH Matt Poss

Richard Marx

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Joe DiffieNatalie Grant


Co-Grand MarshalDOUG WILSON, host of TLC’s “Moving Up”

The RK Dixon Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Paradeis proud to announce Doug Wilson as co-grand marshal of the 2009 parade.Doug Wilson is a quintessential showman and

host of Moving Up and America's Ugliest on TLC.Armed with expertise gleaned from years ofworking with clients such as Barbara Walters andNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Dougjoined the cast of TLC's series Trading Spaces in2000 and quickly gained a reputation for designchoices that purposefully push the edge ofcreativity.

Doug's engaging television persona is credited tohis Midwestern roots. Despite living in New Yorkand being on TV, Doug couldn't have come from aless show-biz background. The Wilson familyresides outside the town limits of Broadlands, Ill.,population 350. He was raised on a farm that hasbeen in his family for 150 years, and attended theUniversity of Illinois in Champaign.

Assorted alcoholic beverageswill be sold during theDecatur Celebration.

These guidelines must be followed:• Legal drinking age inIllinois is 21.

• Decatur Celebrationbeverage staff will checkfestival goers’ identificationto verify age. Anyone under30 who plans to purchaseand consume alcohol, mustwear a wristband.• Wristbands will be issuedon presentation of proof ofage at any of nine ticket andidentification booths.• Tickets are necessary topurchase alcoholicbeverages. Tickets will besold from 5 to 10:30 p.m.Friday; noon to 10:30 p.m.Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m.Sunday. Alcohol may beconsumed up to 30 minutes

after ticket sales end.• For your enjoyment,Decatur Celebration willoffer: Budweiser, Bud Light,Bacardi Silver, Sutter HomeWines, Arbor Mist andBusch NA.• Cost: $3.75 per beverage.

• Vendors will refuse serviceto those who appear to beintoxicated and to those notwearing shirts or shoes.Festival-goers may drinkalcoholic beverages from anapproved Celebration cuponly.• Alcohol not purchased at afestival stand will not bepermitted.• Coolers are not permittedon the festival grounds.

•No exceptions, guests notfollowing these rules will beescorted off the festivalgrounds.

Alcohol

Co-Grand MarshalMITCH ENGLISHhost of The CW’s “The Daily Buzz”

The RK Dixon Razzle Dazzle GoodtimesParade is proud to announce Mitch Englishas co-grand marshal of the 2009 parade.

As host of the CW morning show The DailyBuzz, Mitch English gives America a healthydose of information and plenty of laughs. Thisaward winning weather anchor has over adecade of forecasting experience and hispersonality and weather knowledge into a fun,informative forecast.

Since 1991, he’s been entertaining audienceseither over the broadcast air wave or on stage asa stand-up comedian. Mitch studied BroadcastMeteorology at Mississippi State and is amember of the National Weather Association andthe American Meteorological Association.

Mitch is married and the father of fourchildren.

Launched in 2002, The Daily Buzz is a three-hour morning news program that hassuccessfully become an alternative to thecommon older-skewing network news.

Visit Mitch at Fox 55 CW Booth on Franklin.


Stage Schedule

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5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Busey Bank & State Farm Insurance present Kid’s Block Busey Bank Parking Lot5 p.m. – 8 p.m. DMH Care Center Diaper Change, Mother’s Feeding Area Water & Main 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Decatur Public School District’s Early Childhood Education Exhibit South Park at Kid’s Block entrance5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Barbeck Communications / Verizon Exhibit Franklin at Main5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Humanna Market Point Exhibit Main & Water5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Andrea Embroidery presents the Best Man Wedding Chapel North & Water5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. USS New Jersey Battleship Main & Merchant5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Norfolk & Southern “Operation Life Saver” Exhibit North Park & Franklin5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fox 55/27 & CW Live Franklin & North5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Barbeck Communications, Fastenal & Econo Lodge present Pepsi-Cola Memorabilia Exhibit Franklin & North5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Illinois Lottery Expo Franklin & South Park5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Turkey Hill Dairy Free Ice Cream Sampling Franklin & North Park5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Mustang General Lee North & Water5 p.m. – 10 p.m. U.S. Army Exhibit Franklin & William5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. World’s Fastest Face Painter, The Zoo Lady Kid’s Block & South Park 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. World War II Memorial Quarter Master Expo North & Water5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Super Carnival Civic Center 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Climbing Wall Civic Center Grass5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Power Bungee Trampoline Civic Center Grass5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Arts & Crafts Expo Merchant, Prairie and Water 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Commercial Expo State St. between North & William5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle North & Franklin

Water & North ParkMain & State

5 p.m. – 11 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera Water & North5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House & J. Hoelting Produce present Abe Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider Water & North5:15 p.m. – 11 p.m. Speed Lube & Vinnie’s Barbee-Q present Sisai, Music of the Andes Franklin & William 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Great Street Checker Challenge Water & North Park 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Christy Foltz & Hickory River Smokehouse presents Chess Challenge South Park & Water 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Richland Community College’s Ice Water Oasis Water & North6 p.m. – 10 p.m. WSOY, Y-103, 95-Q, Hot 105, & WDZ The Fan – All Live! William & Water6 p.m. – 10 p.m. WEJT, 93.1 The Party, 106.7 The Fox, and U.S. 101 – All Live! Franklin & North6 p.m. – 10 p.m. WAND-TV Studio Live Central Park6 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Living Christian Magazine’s Exhibit Christian Stage

4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Super Carnival – Discount Coupon Night!!! Civic Center Parking Lot4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Power Bungee Trampoline Civic Center Grass4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Climbing Wall Civic Center Grass4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass

10 a.m. – 9 p.m. WSOY, Y-103, 95-Q, Hot 105, and WDZ The Fan – All Live! William & Water 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. WEJT, 93.1 The Party, 106.7 The Fox, and U.S. 101 – All Live! Franklin & North10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. WAND-TV Studio Live Central Park11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children’s Book Give-Away Kid’s Block11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chilli Man’s Chili & News Channel 20 presents the Heartland Regional Chili & Salsa Cook-Off Willia.m. & Water 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. May, Cocagne & King & Cartridge World presents The Scovill Petting Zoo Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Busey Bank & State Farm Insurance present Kid’s Block Busey Bank Parking Lot11 a.m. – 8 p.m. DMH Care Center Diaper Change, Mother’s Feeding Area Water & Main11 a.m. – 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera Water & North11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Christy Foltz & Hickory River Smokehouse presents Chess Challenge South Park & Water 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Decatur Public School District’s Early Childhood Education Exhibit South Park

at Kid’s Block entrance11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Richland Community College’s Ice Water Oasis Central Park11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Humanna Market Point Exhibit Main & Water11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Barbeck Communications / Verizon Exhibit Franklin at Main

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Ongoing Events, Attractions and Exhibits Ongoing Events, Attractions and Exhibits 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Norfolk & Southern “Operation Life Saver” Exhibit North Park at Franklin11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Barbeck Communications, Fastenal & Econo Lodge presents Pepsi-Cola Memorabilia Exhibit Franklin & North11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Andrea Embroidery presents the Best Man Wedding Chapel North & Water11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fox 55/27 & CW Live Franklin & North11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mustang General Lee North & Water11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Turkey Hill Dairy Free Ice Cream Sampling Franklin & North Park11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Illinois Lottery Expo Franklin & South Park11 a.m. – 10 p.m. U.S. Army Exhibit Franklin & William11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. World’s Fastest Face Painter, The Zoo Lady Kid’s Block & South Park 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. World War II Memorial Quarter Master Expo North & Water11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Climbing Wall Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Power Bungee Trampoline Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Arts & Crafts Merchant, Prairie and Water 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Commercial Expo State Street between North & William11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Super Carnival Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass11 p.m. – 11 p.m. Speed Lube & Vinnie’s Barbee-Q present Sisai, Music of the Andes Franklin & William 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House & J. Hoelting Produce present Abe Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider Water & North11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Water & North Park, Main & State Park, North & Franklin11:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. USS New Jersey Battleship Main & Merchant12 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Great Street Checker Challenge Water & North Park 4 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Living Christian Magazine’s Exhibit Christian Stage

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11 a.m. – 6 p.m. DMH Care Center Diaper Change, Mother’s Feeding Area Water & Main11 a.m. – 7 p.m. May Cocagne & King and Cartridge World presents The Scovill Petting Zoo Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Illinois Lottery Expo Franklin & South Park11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Turkey Hill Dairy Free Ice Cream Sampling Franklin & North Park11 a.m. – 9 p.m. WSOY, Y-103, 95-Q, Hot 105, and WDZ The Fan – All Live! William & Water to William & State11 a.m. – 9 p.m. WEJT, 93.1 The Party, 106.7 The Fox, and U.S. 101 – All Live! Franklin & North 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. WAND-TV Studio Live Central Park11 a.m. – 9 p.m. World War II Memorial Quarter Master Expo North & Water11 a.m. – 9 p.m. World’s Fastest Face Painter, The Zoo Lady Kid’s Block & South Park 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. U.S. Army Exhibit Franklin & Willia.m.11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Christy Foltz & Hickory River Smokehouse presents Chess Challenge South Park & Water 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Norfolk & Southern “Operation Life Saver” Exhibit North Park & Franklin11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Decatur Public School District’s Early Childhood Education Exhibit South Park at Kid’s Block entrance11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Barbeck Communications / Verizon Exhibit Franklin at Main11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House & J. Hoelting Produce present Abe Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider Water & North11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Richland Community College’s Ice Water Oasis Central Park11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Andrea Embroidery presents the Best Man Wedding Chapel North & Water11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mustang General Lee North & Water11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts Merchant, Prairie and Water 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Commercial Expo State St. between North & William11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Super Carnival Civic Center Parking Lot11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Climbing Wall Civic Center Grass11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Power Bungee Trampoline Civic Center Grass11:30 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. Speed Lube & Vinnie’s Barbee-Q present Sisai, Music of the Andes Franklin & William 11:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. USS New Jersey Battleship Main & Merchant12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Water & North Park, Main & State Park, North & Franklin12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Busey Bank & State Farm Insurance present Kid’s Block Busey Bank Parking Lot12 p.m. – 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera Water & North12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Great Street Checker Challenge Water & North Park 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Humanna Market Point Exhibit Main & Water12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Barbeck Communications, Fastenal & Econo Lodge presents Pepsi-Cola Memorabilia ExhibitFranklin & North12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fox 55/27 & CW Live Franklin & Water3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wrestle-Fest Civic Center Grass4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Living Christian Magazine’s Exhibit Christian Stage

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Aprons . . . . . . . . . . . . $15

Ball Caps . . . . . . . . . . $15Sun Bonnet. . . . . . . . . $15Straw Hats with Band. $20Hat Bands . . . . . . . . . . $10Totes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

First Day Cover (Set of Three). . . . . . . . $6Past years:Celebration’s OfficialDrinking Glove . . . . $2 eachCollectible Bears . . . .$20

License Plates . . . . . . . $5Kozies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2Aprons . . . . . . . . . . . . $10Collector’s Pin . . . . . . . $3T-Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . $10CD Holder w/ CD .$20

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19. Nacho Grande20. Beignets21. Shaved Ice22. Thai Grill Chicken23. Turkey Legs24. Homemade Ice Cream25. Cozy Dogs26. Polish Sausage27. Fresh Chips28. Elephant Ears29. Italian Ice30. BBQ Pork31. Veggie Noodle Bowl32. Cinnamon Rolls33. Thai Grill Chicken34. Juice Slush35. Pork Burgers36. Ribeye37. Pork Chops

38. Pork Tenderloins39. Funnel Cakes40. Soul Food41. Brats42. Taco Salad43. Gyro44. Turkey Hill Dairy FREE Ice Cream Sampling45. French Fries46. Hamburgers47. Italian Beef48. Bourbon Chicken49. Jambalaya50. Strawberry Crepes51. Italian Sausage52. Indian Dinner Plate53. Cozy Dogs54. Pizza55. Onion Blossom

55a. Fudge Puppies56. Mac & Cheese57. Kettle Corn58. Calzones59. Cotton Candy60. Tropical Smoothies61. Dippin Dots62. River Chips63. Rice Bowl64. Fried Veggies65. Chicken Sticks66. Shrimp on a Stick67. Pork Kabob68. Sliced Brisket69. Funnel Cake Fries70. Smoked Cheddar Sausage


Celebration Dress Code• NO SHIRT • NO SHOES • NO SERVICE

Celebration Souvenirs Visa/Mastercard and cash only. Locations: North Franklin Street • Corner of Prairie and Water Streets


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Decatur Area Convention and Visitors BureauGoodtimes Stage(Main & Main streets)

WBGL, IPI Investment Planners & Asset Mgmt.Christian Music Stage (Franklin & Main streets)

Black & Company & Hickory Point Bank & TrustNorth Street Stage(North & State streets)

Dancing in theStreets Stage(William & Water streets)

J.L. Hubbard Insurance & Bonds,Soy Capital Bank & Trust, Bacardi Silver & Poage Auto MallHeritage Stage(Prairie & Merchant streets)

Cub Foods, Tate & Lyle & BodineElectric Kids Stage(Main and Water streets)

CEFCU, Sims Lumber,UnitedVan Lines and Herald & ReviewMain Street Stage(Main & State streets)

Dunker ElectricFranklin StreetCabaret (Franklin & Main streets)

Decatur Conference Center &Hotel and Veolia EnvironmentalMini Place(Busey Bank)

Main Place Properties, Bud Light and AmerenShow Stage(Franklin & Eldorado streets)

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The Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade is well known across the Midwest, boasting of creative floats, bands, unique attractions, and even gianthelium balloons! Saturday, August 8 10 am to 11 am

The 2009 parade features the theme, “Welcome Home Mr. Lincoln” to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our nation’s sixteenth president. To goalong with the theme, the featured giant balloons are: “Uncle Sam” presented by Decatur Memorial Hospital, “American Eagle” presented byESPN 1050 AM “The Fan”, and “Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln,” a giant birthday cake we can all enjoy in celebration of Mr. Lincoln’s 200thBirthday. And … don’t miss the twenty unit finale dedicated to Honest Abe.

The parade is broadcast live on WAND-TV and will be rebroadcast on Sunday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m.

RK Dixon’s Razzle Dazzle Good Times PARADE

1. Decatur Police Department2. Decatur Fire Department3. Macon County Honor Guard

(Veterans Assistance Program)4. Decatur Municipal Band5. Mayor Mike McElroy6. Macon County Sheriff’s Honor Guard7. WAND-TV Anchors8. Co- Grand Marshal - Meridian High School IL

State Basketball Champions9. Debbie’s Dance Studio presenting “Thriller”10. “The Best Man Wedding Chapel” of Shelbyville, IL11. Decatur Celebration Board of Directors

on the Dan Brintlinger Fire Truck12. 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus13. McArthur High School Drum Line Marching Band14. Decatur Celebration’s “Sweet 16”15. Hillbilly High Risers16. Dr. Ted E. Barnes and DMH Employees on Parade17. Decatur Memorial Hospital presents “Uncle Sam”18. The Greater Decatur Youth Band19. Dynamite Gymnastics20. Decatur Celebration presents

The SCREAM Haunted House21. 95Q presents “John Deere Green”22. South Beach Tanning Salon’s “Life’s A Beach”22. Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales24. Y103 Float25. Caterpillar Off Highway Truck & Motor Grader26. Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Train27. St. Jude’s Decatur Team28. Havana High School Marching Band29. Operation Santa30. 1987 Mustang General Lee31. Evan Mitchell’s One Man Band32. Royal Twirling Academy33. High Stepper Bicycle34. Old King Orchard Tumblers (OKO)

35. Rolling Prairie Corvettes36. Pana High School Band37. Take the Children to Kids Block,

Produced by 1st General Baptist Church38. KAVAN, the World’s #1 Rock ‘n Roll Elvis39. “I Love Fellowship”

with the Christian Church Steppers40. American Red Cross41. Macon County Fair Queen Andria Mandrell

and Junior Miss Libby Brown42. Pepsi Float43. Ansar Shrine Eagle’s Motor Scooters44. 1987 Mustang General Lee45. Country Cloggers46. Co-Grand Marshal CW’s Mitch English, of the

“Daily Buzz”47. Knight’s Action Park “Pirate Ship”48. Decatur Association of Realtors /

Atwood-Hammond Band49. ESPN 1050 AM “The Fan” salutes

High School Athletics with the American Eagle

50. Rich’s Pedal Tractors51. Eisenhower High School Cheerleaders52. Eisenhower High School Marching Band53. Ansar Shrine Clowns54. Prairie Capital Corvair Car Club55. Decatur Power Drillers56. Garcia’s Pizza in a Pan’s Tomato Brothers57. YMCA Float58. Shriner’s Hospital59. Trolley featuring Decatur Sister Cities60. St. Mary’s Hospital61. Crimestoppers62. Santa & Mrs. Claus

on Summer Vacation at Decatur Celebration63. Midwest Central Summer Band64. Jan Master Pool & Spa

65. Lutheran School Association’s 50th Anniversary66. Theatre 7 “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”67. Co-Grand Marshal, Doug Wilson of TLC’s

“Trading Spaces”68. Jonathan Burkin, Men’s National

Free Style Baton Twirling Champion69. WEJT, The Party, The Fox, & US101

present “Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln” 70. Commodore Stephen Decatur71. Decatur Public Schools: Educating the Land of Lincoln72. Bryant’s Miniature Horse Hitch73. Heartland Community Church presents “Destiny Village”74. Decatur Elks Lodge, Garrison Flag75. Prairie State Bank’s American Eagle76. Lincoln Illinois’ Watermelon Car77. Abe Lincoln’s Stove Pip Hat Drill Team

featuring Step Dance Complex78. 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry79. Levi, Ray & Shoup and Kim’s Auto Body

“Circuit Rider”80. Jr. Lincoln Look Alikes in Wagon by Gail Wolfe81. Dr. Anson Henry, Mr. Lincoln’s Personal Physician82. Abraham Lincoln Reinactors83. Illinois Rail Splitting Association84. Attorney Bill Faber salutes “The World’s

Most Famous Trial Lawyer, Abraham Lincoln”85. Lincoln’s Own 10th Illinois Volunteer Regiment86. Ulysses S Grant and Mrs. Grant87. Fritz Klein as the 16th President

of the United States, Abraham Lincoln88. Sammy & Suzie the Street Sweepers


Accessory Studio(St. Louis, Mo.)Handcrafted jewelry

Alamonde (Normal, Ill.)Custom unique Thaihandmade jewelry andcotton/silk handmadepurse handbags

Anbarblue.com(Decatur, Il.)Handmade jewelry, fusedglass pendants, bracelets,sewn clutches, pursesand wire bags

Aquarius Beads(Sioux Falls, S.D.)Fused glass pendants,cane glass earrings,swarovski crystal & pearlbracelets, swarovskiprism suncatchers

Asian Craft(Hanover Park, Il.)Stuffed animals, handstitched purses, woventextiles, toy bows andarrows

Awareness Products(Pearcy, Ark.)Ear ant designs, Car pins,ear cuffs, ear wraps, toerings, anklets

Baker Woodcrafts(Columbia, Ill.)Wood miniatures with letterspainted, small shelves

Barb's Bokays & Wally's Woods(Decatur, Ill.)Flowers, snowmen,angels, towels, frogs,bees, kites, and more

Bows by Lisa Louann(Old Hickory, Ind.)Unique handmade hair ties

Bowzak Wood Designs(Highland, Ill.)Cutting boards, butcherblocks, gun racks, hotpads, ring boxes, trinketboxes

Bundle of Love, Inc.(Andover, Minn.)Baby slings and burp pads

Country Crafts(Lee's Summit, Mo.)Decoupage magnetsDragonfly Kiln Works(Desoto, Ill.)Fused glass art

Du Tran Enterprises(DeSoto, Ill.)Handcrafted silk embroidery, framed and unframed

Embroidery Plus(Spring Grove, Ill.)Embroidered t-shirts and sweatshirts ofanimals, dogs, cats,sports, and more

FunKrafts(Forsyth, Ill.)Hand-sewn towels,scarves, blankets, knittedhats and scarves, hotpads, pillow cases, tissuebox covers, ornamentsand more

Garden Depot(Pekin, Ill.)Lucky bambooarrangements, fused glassjewelry, slumped glassbottles and bowls

Garpat Jewelry(Washington, Il.)Disciple Cross’ Magnetic Jewelry

Gifts Made by Hand(Minneapolis, Minn.)Needle-work, hand-sewnpurses, bags, stuffedanimals, frogs, lizards,snakes, dragons, dogs

Golden Spiral Jewelry(Madison, Wis.)Hand-crafted jewelry,sterling silver, antiquebrass, copper earringsand rings

Harold SilverVernon Hills, Ill.Fabric, jewelry, scarves, crystal

Hudson River Inlay(New Windsor, N.Y.)Marquetry, wood inlay art,tables, mirrors

Jean Michaels(Villa Park, Ill.)Beaded necklaces andearrings (semi-precious

stones), insect jewelry,ladies flat watchespersonalized w/ metalletters

Just Leather(Belleville, Ill.)Handmade leather goods

Kathy Johnson(Creve Cour, Il.)Teddy bears, pillows,bagholders, towels withcrochet tops and bandanas

Kathy's Kreations for Kids(Pelham, Ala.)Children’s clothing andaccessories includingbows, diaper bags, burpcloths, etc.

KC-Innovations, Inc.(Kansas City, Kan.)Shelf stabilized cheese dips,salsas, jams, bbq sauce

Koriarca Arts(Chicago, Ill.)Handmade instrumentsand bracelets

Kreations by Kristi(Belleville, Ill.)Fabric necklaces

LTS Photography(Decatur, Ill.)Photo art prints and framed fine art

Manolo By Design(Columbia, Mo.)Handcrafted peruvian silverjewelry, includingnecklaces, bracelets,rings, and earrings withsemi-precious stones

Margie's Heirloom Creation(Sherman, Ill.)Geese clothes, handbags, jackets

Melissa Ma(Madison, Wis.)hand-dyed clothing,custom-fit-on-th-spotsterling, bead, and glassjewelry and accessories,all with an African design

Paul Lu(Lombard, Il.)Live portraits, caricaturesand name paintings

Precious Names(Flora, Ill.)Decorative boy and girlnames framed and ready to hang

Primo Potpourri(Pembroke Pines, Fla.)Fresh potpourri

Products by Jim & Mo(Macon, N.C.)Hand-painted glass nail files & magnetic jewelry

ARTS & CRAFTS

ARTS & CRAFTS / PAGE 17

Decatur Celebration’s Arts and Crafts Expo is a festivalwithin a festival. With vendors coming from as far awayas Texas, Florida, New York, South Dakota, and Arizona,

there is a wide variety of hand-crafted items to choosefrom…soy candles, sun catchers, jewelry, purses, clothing,original artwork, wooden furniture and so much more…youwon’t go home empty handed!

Here’s a sampling of arts and crafters coming to the 2009 festival:

I n 24 years the DecaturCelebration has established

itself as a FOOD FESTIVALwithin the street festival.Food vendors and patronsalways want to try somethingnew at this event!

As you “eat your way”through the festival this year,you’ll enjoy “normal” foodslike burgers, pork chops, andbrats … and food on a sticklike alligator or shrimp …and of course, traditionalfestival favorites like cottoncandy, river chips, and ashake up … but be sure to

stop at these tempting “newfoods” for 2009!

Decatur restaurant, TheChili Bowl, debuts theirFunnel Cake Fries for 2009 onNorth Street near the NorthStreet Stage. This spin on thetraditional funnel cake willmake you proud to wear itspowdered sugar mark onyour face and fingers.

The aroma of the newsavory grilled Pork Kabobwill lure you to North Streetfrom anywhere on the festivalgrounds. Popular throughoutthe South, this treat is finallymaking its way to the

Midwest thanks to returningvendor Cajuns Unlimited.The Decatur Celebrationcontinues its tradition ofbringing you a variety ofethnic food with the additionof Indian cuisine this year.Experiment with the spicyflavors of Channa Masala,Chicken Curry and LemonRice … located on WilliamStreet between State andFranklin.

Refreshing and made of100% fruit, Juice Slush, is anirresistible new treat that willmake the August heat a littlemore bearable. Juice Slush isavailable on North Park withyour choice between KiwiStrawberry and Cool BlueRazz.

Main Street betweenMerchant and Water is nowthe home of Buffalo Catfish!

Seasoned and fried toperfection, all you need to dois grab and beer and sinkyour teeth into perfection!

Sweet Meat Stick is back!D&B Food Services will servethis long-time festival favoriteright where you remember iton Water Street. You knowyou can’t just have one …don’t worry, we won’t count.

Authentic Creole Pan BBQShrimp features wild caughtAmerican shrimp flown infrom New Orleans. Bringyour Mardi Gras beads toFranklin between South Parkand Main.

Viva la Fajita! Make yourway to Franklin betweenSouth Park and Main for anauthentic sizzling steak orchicken fajita with freshvegetables.

A comfort food favorite for

the ages, Mac & Cheese isnow available on the Northsection of Franklin Street.

The origins of Soul Foodcan be traced back to Africaand is known as thetraditional cuisine of BlackAmericans in the South.Whether you are curious or aconnoisseur, don’t miss yourchance to eat authenticallyprepared soul food onFranklin Street in front of thePost Office.

Satisfy your sweet toothwith a fudge puppy on theNorth section of FranklinStreet.

Your favorite Gyro Kingnow offers the gyro bowl. . .the same great U.S. Choicelamb, greek spices and tangygreek juice, just without thepita. . . less calories anddelicious!


D ecatur Celebration ishonored to host Top tensidewalk painter, Lori

Escalera, designing a LincolnTribute at Water and NorthStreet.

Escalera has painted streetsup the California Coastline andacross the nation includingTexas, Illinois, Georgia, Utah,Carolina, and Florida. Sheeven coordinated a streetpainting venue in Xian Chinabefore the 2008 Olympics. Thisartist’s street painting styleincludes Madonnari, TrompeL’oeil, and 3D (anamorphic) …and her artwork has earnedher Featured Artist, GuestArtist, People’s Choice

Awards, and venue honors. Street Painting, Madonnari

Style, dates back to 1600's inItaly. It was a way for artists toput their hat out and makemoney. “Madonnari” is a term

that actually denotes the chalkartists that render theMadonna. But, today the termis more general and applies tolarge scale chalk artists thatperform for the public.

Lori Escalera, Chalk Artist and Street Painter

New foods to tempt your taste buds


Raising Rainbows(Madison, WI)Jewelry and crystal

RDJ Stained Glass(Kansas City, Mo.)Stained glass, suncatchers and small windows

Rhinestone Rebel(Melbourne, Fla.)Ladies rhinestone embellishedtanks and tees

Richard's Seagrass Hats(Pembroke Pines, Fla.)Sea grass hats

S&S Crafts(Decatur, Ill.)Painted wood seasonal items, fabricbears and dolls

Scetchy Chick & American Soy Boy(Peoria, Ill.)Custom charcoal and pastel portraits, celebrityartwork, homemade soy candles and soaps

Seng VangleeGreenbay, Wis.Traditional Hmong stuffed animals, handbags,jackets, stitched storycloths

Sharon's Gifts(Rushville, Ill.)Magnetic jewelry, beaded necklaces

Silky Scents(Herrick, Ill.)Decorative scented rocks, lamp work, slides

Steven PinaireArchie, Mo.Hummingbird feeders

Teak 22(Albertville, Al.)Rustic outdoor furnishings andaccessories created from therecycled roots of teak trees

Terranova Fine Arts(Kansas City, Kan.)Skirts, baby dresses, andhandmade musical instruments

The Farmer's Daughter(Altamont, Ill.)Jean purses, neck coolers

The Glass House(Decatur, Ill.)Stained glass gifts

The Osmans(Macon, Ill.)Fabric crafts, bowls, pillows, etc.

The Robin’s Nest(Casey, Ill.)Hand painted signs

Something Fishy(Central City, Iowa)Fish, hummingbird, plant pics, fishing bobbers - made from recycled bottles

Superior Stone(Athens, Il.)Scripted stones, Stones, rock & granite pieces (polished) lettered with sayings

Theolutions(Groveland, Ill.)Handmade stepping/garden stones

Unique Personalization(LaFayette, Ind.)Laser engraved wall tributes,tribute picture frames,ornaments, picture frame inserts

Wood Speciality(Warrensburg, Mo.)Redwood signs and home furnishings

ARTS & CRAFTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15

Clothing, Jewelry & AccessoriesATL WirelessTucker, Ga.Cell phone accessories

Alli B CompanyChicago, Il.Fashion jewelry, watches,

body jewelry

Cookie Lee JewelryDecatur, Il.Jewelry

Dom’s SunglassesWeatherford, TexasSunglasses

Hector ArtsCorona, N.Y.Wool sweaters, t-shirts,

instruments, spiritual music

Shear LearningAcademy ofCosmetology, Inc.Decatur, Il.Colored fun hair extensions

Angel Wing GoodsN Bellmore, NYPurses, handbags, mp3

players, water fans,

bubble makers, rubix cubes,

digital camcorders

Xiao Cheng JinDarien, Il.Purses, wallets, wristlets

Home GoodsAvon ProductsDecatur, Il.Avon products,

brochure and flyers

Cramer Siding and WindowChampaign, Il.Promotional Giveaways

GraniteTransformationsof Central IllinoisBloomington, Il.granite countertops

MRMShorewood, Wis.Egyptian bed sheet sets,

chammys, and pillow pets

ScentsyDecatur, Il.Wickless candles

SS FragranceMontoursville, Pa.Natural soap, wind

spinners, back supports

ServicesCaricatures by DorindaGladstone, Mo.Caricature drawings in

black & white or color

East Park Baptist ChurchDecatur, Il.Promotional giveaways

White Smile ProductsTampa, Fl.Teeth whitening

Specialty Products Decal DepotDonnellson, IowaDecals

Milmas CraftsChicago, Il.Traditional Native

arts and crafts

Outside the BoxGiftwareCrosslake, Minn.Recycled wine bottle

cheese boards, wine glasses,

candles, magic slice flexible

cutting boards, bubble wands

American SportsVinyls, decals,

hats, body jewelry

Terra Nove Fine ArtsKansas City, Kan.Skirts, baby clothes,

instruments

X-Treme AirbrushLouisville, KYAir brushed t-shirts, hats,

license plates, and helmets

COMMERCIAL EXPO Shop State Street!

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennialmotorcycle pays tribute to 16th

President’s circuit riding days

A man who once split rails for a living is being honored with achopper of his own on his 200th birthday.

A Springfield businessman and the owner of a custom bodyshop have joined forces to create the “Circuit Rider,” a customHarley-Davidson motorcycle that honors the 16th President fromits copper-penny wheels to its split-rail tailpipes.

“I felt this was a unique way to honor America’s greatestpresident, a man who spent a lot of time in the saddle traversingthe back roads of Illinois during the mid 1800s,” said RichardLevi, President and CEO of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., the manwho owns the motorcycle with the “ABE 200” Illinois licenseplates.

The “Circuit Rider” will be on display at Water and NorthStreet. Visitors are encouraged to have their photographs takenwith this unique, rolling work of art. The “Circuit Rider”features one-of-a-kind, custom copper plated wheels withLincoln penny designs and matching copper plating onnumerous small metal parts. The gas tank, rear fender, andbattery covers feature airbrushed Lincoln portraits anddepictions of Lincoln sites. The air cleaner is shaped likeLincoln’s stove pipe hat; the exhaust pipes look like woodenrails of the type Lincoln used to split, with an axe forming theshifter; and the foot pegs are copies of mid-1800s shackles,representing the issue of slavery. Black chrome adorns theengine cases and bolts.

The “Circuit Rider” project is officially endorsed by theIllinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

D ecatur Conference Center & Hotel and Veolia EnvironmentalServices present Mini Place, located in front of Busey Bank. Mini Place has become a place for area and regional talent to

be showcased, hosting talented singers, gymnasts and musicians. Don’t miss the fun!

Friday, August 75:45 p.m. Millikin music student, Tim Reed7:30 p.m. Royal Raiders Baton Twirlers8:30 p.m. Rapper Young Gov10 p.m. Rock, Country, and Everything in Between with Plain As DaySaturday, August 811:30 am Tumbling & Trampoline with “360”12:30 p.m. Mt. Zion Recreation Department Summer Show Stoppers1 p.m. Minnie Minnie Old Time Comedy3:45 p.m. Music and More w/ Hartfelt Sorrow6:30 p.m. County Vocal Sensation, Mariah7:15 p.m. Music Nashville Style with Dave Colvin8:30 p.m. CGO Rap & Dance, Kendall Waters9:30 p.m. Country Dancing with the Prairieland Dance ClubSunday, August 912 p.m. 11 Year Old Country Singer, Jessie Kirk12:30 p.m. Richland Community College Dance Ensemble featuring NancyMcReynolds1:30 p.m. Integrity Tae-Kwon Do Demonstration4 p.m. Church of the Living God Mime Troupe4:45 p.m. Violin Ensemble5:30 p.m. Loving Look at Pets by Love At First Sight

MINI PLACE features local acts



FRIDAY

5:00 PMKid’s Block Opens

5:30 PMDance Party

6:00 PMPrize

Wheel

6:30 PMFunniest

Clean Joke

Contest

7:00 PMHula Hoop

Contest

7:30 PMJump Rope

Contest

8:00 PMKid’s Block Closes

SATURDAY

11:00 AMKid’s Block Opens

11:30 AMBaby Crawl Race

12:30 PMMother-Daughter

Look Alike Contest

1:00 PMDecatur Science

Investigations Demo

2:00 PMKarate / Kid’s

Self-Defense Demo

3:00 PMDance Party

3:30 PMFather/Son Look

Alike Contest

4:00 PMFunniest Clean

Joke Contest

4:30 PMHula Hoop

Contest


Investigations Demo

6:00 PMPrize Wheel

6:30 PMJump Rope

Contest

7:00 PMKid’s Block Closes

SUNDAY

12:00 PMKid’s Block

Opens

12:30 PMSinging Contest

– First 8

Contestants

2:00 PMPrize Wheel


Joke Contest


Investigations

Demo

4:00 PMJump Rope

Contest

4:30 PMPrize Wheel


Joke Contest

5:30 PMHula Hoop

Contest


Investigations

Demo

7:00 PMKid’s Block

Closes

Kid’s Block

FUN

BABY STROLLERRENTALStrollers are available at theCivic Center for a $5 donationas a service of Easter Seals.

BLOOD PRESSURESCREENINGFree blood pressure screeningsare available at the DecaturMemorial Hospital Care Centerat Water & Main Streets.

DIAPER CHANGING AREAFree at the Decatur MemorialHospital Care Center byPrairieland Kiwanis, Water &Main Streets.

FIRST AIDServices provided by the AmericanRed Cross in the Civic CenterGrass, and Decatur Celebration’sFirst Aid Command Center at theCorner of Main & Franklin.

FREE WATERProvided at the RichlandCommunity College Ice Water Oasis,southeast corner of Central Park.

HANDWASHINGSTATIONSFor your convenience, handwashing stations complete withsoap are available at North &Franklin Streets, Water & SouthPark Streets, State & Main Streets,and Franklin & North Park Streets.

LOST & FOUNDLocated in front of the Civic Center,managed by the Decatur Chapterof AT&T Telephone Pioneers.

MOTHER/BABYFEEDING AREAAn enclosed air conditionedtrailer is available to provideprivacy to feed and care for thebaby at the Decatur MemorialHospital Care Center at Water &Main Streets.

PARKING ON SITE ($5.00)Franklin & Wood StreetsNorth & Water StreetsNovel Ideas lot (at MLK & E. Main Streets)Wood & S. Main StreetsNorth & Jackson Streets(Accessible parking only)

PICNIC TABLESAvailable throughout the festival area.

POLICE SERVICESIn front of the Decatur Civic Center.

PROGRAMSThe Herald & Review’s freeDecatur Celebration programwith the show schedule,entertainment, crafter listing,and more is available at theSouvenir booths located atFranklin & William and Water& Prairie.

REST AREASCentral Park and Civic Center grass.

SOUVENIRSExclusive Decatur Celebrationsouvenirs are available at stands at Prairie & Water and

Franklin & North Streets.TELEPHONESBarbeck Communications /Franklin & Main Streets

TOLIETSAvailable throughout thefestival area and in the CivicCenter. Accessible toilets arealso at various locations.

VISITORINFORMATIONBOOTHFree Decatur Herald & Reviewprograms, general information& accessible seating informationwill be available at the Souvenirbooths located at Franklin &William and Water & Prairie.

WEBSITEwww.decaturcelebration.com

PARKING50 spaces at the Decatur CivicCenter Parking Lot (North andJackson Streets) will be reservedand 50 spaces at the FranklinStreet Municipal Lot (betweenWood and Main Streets) will bereserved. There will be a $5charge. Vehicles must havepermit cards properly displayedor designated license plates andthe person with the disabilitymust be present.

The Franklin Street entrancewill be closed during the paradeSaturday morning. Parking will bemanaged Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.,Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. andSunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PROGRAMSBraille and large print programswill be available at the DecaturMemorial Hospital’s WelcomeCenter in Central Park and at thehandicapped accessible parkingareas.

They are available prior to the festivalat the SAIL office, 2449 Federal Drive.

SEATINGEach of the Main Stages will have10 chairs reserved for personswith a disability and one guest.

There will be a roped-off areafor people in wheelchairs. Theseseats will be available at theGoodtimes Stage, Show Stage, Funfest Stage,Central Park Stage, Dancing inthe Streets Stage and theChristian Music Stage.

TOLIETSAccessible facilities are availableat the Civic Center. (See map forother locations.)

TRANSPORTATIONThe subsidized van and taxiservice for the disabled will offerrides during the festival.

Decatur residents registered forthe service should call 428-4444for taxi service and 424-2821 forwheelchair accessible van service.

WHEELCHAIRRENTALWheelchairs are provided byHeckman Health Care and maybe rented at the Civic Center fora $10 donation to Easter Seals. Hours are: Friday from 5:30 to 11 p.m.,Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Scotty has devoted over 30 years to becoming a new age masterof the kalimba. He was trained in European classical music, butalways had an affinity for jazz, African, and Caribbean music.

Throughout his childhood, he listened to his father's extensivecollection of records from Africa and the Caribbean. He discoveredthe kalimba (or vice-versa) when he was 18 years old. When he was20, he met Ryphon Gray, who was building kalimbas from his owninnovative designs. Scotty became his apprentice, and they workedand performed together for two years. After that, Scotty continueddeveloping his instruments and music on his own.

In 1988, Scotty produced his first recording of solo kalimba music, "Kalimba Aquarius". In 1989, heformed The Earthmother's Majimba Band, which performed throughout the Midwest. He recordedseveral cassettes (including "First Earth Tour") and a CD , "Kalimba Dreams" with this band. In 1999, hereshaped the band into a jazz trio, named Majimba. "Soul of Majimba" was released in 2000.

Now he has come full circle with his first solo CD, "Kalimba A La Carte". Ranging from whimsical toethereal, this is his kalimba music in its purest form.

Scotty continues to perform at jazz venues, art and ethnic fairs, clubs, and schools. He also performsas part of a Caribbean-style strolling minstrel duet, with partner, Mak Dervo.

Scotty Hayward lives with his wife, Joan, and nine of their ten children in Iowa City, Iowa.

Kalimbaman, Scotty Hayward at Main and State Streets

The downtown Transit Centeris located at 353 East WilliamStreet, behind the Post Office.

Buses will run throughoutthe Celebration. Specialtransportation to all areamotels can be arranged bycalling DPTS at 424-2800 atleast 30 minutes ahead of thedesired pick-up time.Wheelchair accessible vehiclesare available, if needed.

Fares: adults 75¢; youths (5-18 years) 60¢; people withdisabilities, senior citizens(65+), and children under 5years – free.

Hours:Thursday, August 6 5:30 AM to 10:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Friday, August 75:30 AM to 11:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Saturday, August 86:15 AM to 11:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Sunday, August 9 11:15 AM to 9:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Free trolley rides around theperimeter of the Celebrationarea every 15 minutes. Ridersmay get on and off anywherealong the route.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

VISITOR SERVICES


PERSONS with a DISABILITY SERVICES


Friday, August 75:30 p.m.America’s Best Value Inn &Wiese Planning & Engineeringpresent Kalimba Player,Scotty Hayward(Main & State)

6 p.m.Opening CeremoniesAmeren, Bud Light & MainStreet Properties Show Stage(Franklin & Eldorado)

Holiday Inn Express presentsItalian Opera Singer,Antonio Nicolosi(Main & Merchant)

Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers(William & State)

Swartz Properties & SpherionRecruiting & Staffing presentJazz Cats Marionettes(Main & Merchant)

6:45 p.m.America’s Best Value Inn &Wiese Planning & Engineeringpresent Kalimba Player,Scotty Hayward(Main & State)

7:15 p.m.Aramark and Sierra Mistpresent National Men’s Freestyle BatonChampion, Jonathon Burkin(Main & State)

8 p.m.Holiday Inn Express presentsItalian Opera Singer,Antonio Nicolosi(Main & Merchant)

8:15 p.m.Swartz Properties & SpherionRecruiting & Staffing presentJazz Cats Marionettes(North & Water)



Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presentsCountry Cloggers(William & State)

9 p.m.America’s Best Value Inn &Wiese Planning & Engineeringpresent Kalimba Player,Scotty Hayward(Main & State)




Saturday August 810 a.m.RK DixonRazzle DazzleGoodtimes Parade

12 NoonDebbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” inhonor of Michael Jackson(North & Water)

Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(Central Park)

12:45 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(Merchant & Main)

Debbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” inhonor of Michael Jackson(North & Water)

1:30 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(North & Water)


Holiday Inn Express presentsItalian Opera Singer,Antonio Nicolosi(Main & Merchant)Debbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” inhonor of Michael Jackson(Main & Merchant)

2 p.m.Swartz Properties & SpherionRecruiting & Staffing presentJazz Cats Marionettes(Main & Merchant)

Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(Franklin & Main)


2:45 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(William & Water)


Chilli Man’s Chili & NewsChannel 20 presents theHeartland RegionalChili & Salsa Cook-Off, Free Public Sampling(William & Water Streets)

4 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(Central Park)


Decatur Earthmover’s CreditUnion presents Country Cloggers(William & State)

Chilli Man’s Chili & NewsChannel 20 presents theHeartland RegionalChili & Salsa Cook-Off, Awards Ceremony(William & Water Streets)


5:30 p.m.Aramark and Sierra Mistpresent National Men’sFreestyle BatonChampion, Jonathon Burkin(Main & State)

America’s Best Value Inn &Wiese Planning & Engineeringpresent Kalimba Player,Scotty Hayward(Main & State)


5:45 p.m.Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers(William & State)


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


7:15 p.m.Decatur Earthmover’s CreditUnion presents Country Cloggers(William & State)

7:30 p.m.Aramark and Sierra Mistpresent National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion,Jonathon Burkin(Main & State)


Swartz Properties & SpherionRecruiting & Staffing presentJazz Cats Marionettes(North & Water)


Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech(East Main & Merchant)

8:30 p.m.Decatur Earthmover’s CreditUnion presents Country Cloggers(William & State)

8:45 p.m.Holiday Inn Express presentsItalian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi(Main & Merchant)

10 p.m.Aramark and Sierra Mistpresent National Men’s Freestyle BatonChampion, Jonathon Burkin(Main & State)

Sunday, August 712:30 p.m.Holiday Inn Express presentsItalian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi(Main & Merchant)

1:15 p.m.Aramark and Sierra Mistpresent National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin(Main & State)

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1:30 p.m.Swartz Properties & SpherionRecruiting & Staffing presentJazz Cats Marionettes(Main & Merchant)


2:15 p.m.Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(Merchant & Main)

2:30 p.m.Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech(East Main & Merchant


3 p.m. Wrestlefest(Civic Center Grass)

Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(North & Water)

Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers(William & State)

3:15 p.m.Swartz Properties & SpherionRecruiting & Staffing presentJazz Cats Marionettes(Main & Merchant)


Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(William & Water)


Stove Pipe Hat DrillTeam with The StepDance Complex(Central Park)

4:15 p.m.Holiday Inn Express presentsItalian Opera Singer,Antonio Nicolosi(Main & Merchant)

4:30 p.m.Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presentsCountry Cloggers(William & State)

5 p.m.Debbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” inhonor of Michael Jackson(Central Park)


Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech(East Main & Merchant)

5:30 p.m.Debbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” inhonor of Michael Jackson(Central Park)

America’s Best Value Inn &Wiese Planning & Engineeringpresent Kalimba Player,Scotty Hayward(Main & State)

6 p.m.Debbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” in honor of Michael Jackson(Franklin & Prairie)

6:15 p.m.Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers(William & State)


6:45 p.m.Debbie’s Dance Studioperforms “Thriller” inhonor of Michael Jackson(North & Water)



7:45 p.m.Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech(East Main & Merchant

8 p.m.Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers(William & State)

50/50 Raffle drawingAmeren, Bud Light & Main Street Properties Show Stage(Franklin & Eldorado)

8:15 p.m.America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning &Engineering presentKalimba Player, Scotty Hayward(Main & State)


Decatur Celebration CHAIRPERSONS50/50 Raffle

Kim Carlson

Accessible ServicesEmily Dobson

Alcohol ControlsJohn Piraino

Arts & CraftsJudy Hauffe

Shannon Beiler

Beverage – BeerR.J. Adams

Beverage – PepsiEula Snow

Beverage - Wine & Breezers

Bill Wond

Beverage OperationsKevin Chapman

Cash CollectionHeather Cross

Cash ProcessingEvelyn HannonSharon BurbesConnie Bordner

Central Park StageMike Sorrentino

Chili Cook-OffVicki Frank

Christian Music StageShayne Aldridge

Circuit RiderMotorcycle

Reneé Stivers

Clean-UpManagement

Jerry NihiserDan MendenallDick Borders

Commercial ExpoMarla LeBeau

Courtesy PatrolAlan Clary

Dancing In the StreetsBonnie HendrenGeorge Owens

Emergency Medical Services

Edward Kemnitz

Events 1Natalie Johnson

Events 2Deb Conway

Events 3Don Davis

Food ManagementJim Hoback

Steve Furrow

Franklin StreetCabaret

Judy Pistorius

Funfest StageHal Warrick

Goodtimes StageAdam Troxell

Graphics DevelopmentMichelle

Morthland

Heritage StageBill Wood

Hospitality NorthDeborah Green

Hospitality SouthCam McKinney

Rob Haines

Ice ManagementGordon Griffith

In-House OperationsRandy Rhoades

Scott Bauer

Kid's BlockStarla Garrett

Kid's BlockOperations

Steve Payton

Kid's StageAnastasia Lingle

Logo DevelopmentMike Manning

Main GateKirk Myers

Main Street StageDonna Croxen

Mini PlaceJulie Ward-Wright

North Street StageLeslie Bennick

OperationsJosh Rose

Dean SevereMark Smith

Paid ParkingScott McKinney

ParadeCraig Curtis

Parking ManagementMike QuearySpike Queary

PhotographyTonya Greve

Police ServicesChief James

AndersonSgt. Greg Spain

Probation ServicesPatrick Berter

Public Safety DirectorDeputy Chief Edward Smith

Roving CharactersWendy DeVoreDebbie Tucker

Show StageKurt Terry

SignageStan SeeversScott Rueter

SouvenirsJarrod Cox

Pat Cox

Sponsor Hospitality Tent

Eileen Milligan

Stage ManagementSteve Bowman

Stages & OpsManager

Don Pistorius

Taste of theCelebration

Julie Koshinski-Hovis

Tourism CoordinatorDenene Wilmeth

UtilitiesDon "Robbie"

RobinsonJohn KoehlerDavid Martin

FrankFerracane

Website DesignerScott Bork

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