Acoustic Lunch Jul 20-22, 12-1pm, Jake Shane & Mason Baran (Mon), Bill E.S. (Wed). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, 391-0101.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 16, 12-1pm, Bill Furry on guitar. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call the Springfield Arts Council at 753- 3519 or visit www.springfieldartsco.org.
Earl “Doc” Redpath Blues Jam & BBQ Jul 19th, 1-8pm, BBQ, Live Music & kid’s area. Live auction 3:30pm. $15 adults, $5 kids. The Prop Club, Lake Springfield, 264 Maple Grove Ln or visit http://earldocredpath.wordpress.com/
From the Auld (Old) Sod to the New Prairie: Songs of Irish Immigration in Illinois Jul 16, 7pm, Weaving music with stories, Lee Murdock presents a compelling story of Irish immigrants in Illinois. Free. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St. For more info, call 287-7397.
Harmonious Drumming Jun 2-Sep 15, 7-8pm, first and third Tuesdays, Drum Circle is a safe, explorational environment. Bring hand drums to be a part of the experience. 15 yrs old and up. Washington Park cement circle behind playground. Free. For more info, contact Rhiannon at 773-677-9240
Lemonade in the Lobby Jul 22, 6-7:30pm, Ice Cream, lemonade, and entertainment as part of St. John’s concert series, featuring Solid Ground Gospel Quartet. Open to public. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington. For info, contact Jean at 793-3933 or visit stjohns-springfield.org.
Music in the Park: Classic Rock Jul 26, 4-7pm, The Screaming Votas. Free. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur Blvd. For more info, call 544- 1751. Lincoln Park Nelson Center Stage
Music on the Patio Through Sep 9, 6-9pm every Wednesday, Local musicians play. Free. Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, 3151 Horizon Dr. For more info, contact Rich at 525-3820
Robbie Fulks Jul 16, 8pm, Robbie Fulks performs as part of WUIS Bedrock Series. $15 presale, $17 at door. Hoogland Center for the Arts Theatre III, 420 S. Sixth St. For info call 523-2787 or visit www.scfta.org.
Sound Celebration Chorus with Land of Lincoln Chorus Jul 18, 6pm, Sing in the Park. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd. For info www.soundcelebrationchorus.org or call, 787-2372.
Springfield Gospel Fest Jul 25, 10am, Back-to-school music bash with food, free bookbag giveaways, Air Force recruiters on-hand and vendors (books, cds, food, etc.) Multi-cultural experience. Free. Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr. For info, contact Darrin Sortor at 638-1906
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Concerts Through Aug 31, Free carillon concerts given Sundays at 3pm and 7pm and Wednesdays at 7pm. Washington Park, Fayette and Chatham. For more info, call 753-6219 or visit www.carillion-rees.org.
DANCE
Princess Journey Jul 25, 2pm and 6:30pm, Springfield Youth Performance Group’s Summer Showcase features original works and classic ballet spotlighting young talent from Springfield area. $11-$7. Hoogland Center for the Arts. Call 523-2787 or visit www.scfta.org.
Central Illinois Dance Every Friday, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. Don Smith (3rd), Boby Remack (10th & 31st), Judy Kaye (17th), Kevin Turner (24th). For info, 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd
Summer’s End Workshop and Show Jul 25, 9am-7:30, Karida’s School of Orientale Dance and Troupe Zahava sponsor full day of bollywood dance workshops with Laurel Victoria Gray of Washington DC, lunch and gala performance at 7:30pm. LLCC Trutter Center. http://home.comcast.net/~karida/LVGflyer.pdf.
West Coast Swing Workshop Jul 22, 6:45-7:30pm, Mike Berkel and Natasha Kubiak (teaching for the first time at Aqua Club). $5. West Lake Dr or visit www.dancingdates.com
ART & GALLERIES
On My Own Time City-Wide Exhibit Through Jul 30, 9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri and 8am-12pm Sat, Winning work of employees of businesses, agencies and institutions. Chase Bank lobby, Old State Capitol Plaza East. For info, call 753-3519 or e-mail [email protected].
Deviations Jul 14-Aug 28, 10am-2pm, Felicia Olin’s paintings and collages on exhibit. Reception July 16, 5-7pm. Free. For more info, call 522-8977. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams
Evolution Exhibit Jun 8-Jul 30, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pastels by local artist Sheri Ramsey. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall.
Lost and Found Exhibit Apr 25-Jul 25, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Featuring 13 Illinois artists’ work, pieces created from reused or re-purposed objects. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. For info visit springfieldart.org.
There’s Another Way to Look at It Jul 7-Aug 28, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Prairie Art Alliance new members’ exhibit with Rich Ford, Daniel McCarthy and Kevin Veara. Artists’ reception July 11, 5:30-7:30pm. H. D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544-2787.
Acrylic Exhibit Through Jul, Eric Fliege’s acrylics on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St or visit www.troutlilycafe.com
Blue Door Gallery Through Aug 31, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat and 11am-3pm Sun, Offering 65 artists’ works including: wood, jewelry, paintings, florals, fiber art, etched glass and more. 214 S. Sixth St. For info visit www.BlueDoorArt.com.
Carson Art Exhibit Through July, Helen Carson’s art, including oils, acrylics and pastels is on display in the gallery. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W Lawrence
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Aug 5, 5:30pm, Free tour begins in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and lasts about 1½ hours. For more informa tion, please call 544-1723. or visit www.downstownspringfield.org
The Leaf and the Page Through Aug 9, Features 11 contemporary Illinois artists with works such as giant stainless steel plants, weeds made from trash and mushroom books growing out of the wall. Illinois State Museum
FILM & TELEVISION
Bedtime Stories Jul 17, 3pm, Free family movie every Friday in July. Feel free to bring snacks.
Parking available beneath library in underground garage, 25 cents each half hour. Lincoln Library Carnegie Room, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Ashley at 753-4900, ext 236
The Take Jul 21, 7pm, Liberty Brew and View features a political movie third Tuesday each month. Doors open at 6:30pm for food and beverages. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy. E-mail [email protected] to join mailing list.
Rochester Movies in the Park Jul 17, Dusk. Madagascar 2. Free. Rochester Community Park
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Every third Thurs, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 816-2117 or go to www.springfieldfilmcommission.com.
AUDITIONS
Auditions for Rocky Horror Show Jul 18-19, 2pm, October show presented by Hoogland Center for the Arts and ADHD Productions, directed by Mac Warren. Call backs Sunday after auditions. Hoogland Center for the Arts. E- mail Mac Warren at [email protected] to set up audition time.
Call for Beauty and the Beast Jul 25 9am-12pm 1-4pm and Jul 26 12- 4pm, Auditions for Springfield Theater Center’s production of Beauty and the Beast, Oct. 9-11 & 16-18. Forty-one roles available for ages 13 and up. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.. For more info, contact Jane at 476-8075
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest July 28-29, 10am & 2pm, 30-min educational film recommended for kids age 3- 8. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For info, call 782-5993 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us
Dew the Tri for Kids Jul 25, 10am, Ages 5-13 swim 100 yards in Nelson Pool, then bike one mile inside Lincoln Park, followed by one mile run. USAT Sanctioned. Lincoln Park. For info, 414-5567 or www.springfieldtrifest.com.
Free K-3rd and Pre-K Storytimes Through Aug 19, Grades K-3rd from 1- 1:45pm Sundays, Pre-K from 11- 11:45am Wednesdays, Fun books & crafts featured each week. For reading, visit bn.com or pick up calendar in store. Free. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. For info, call Valerie at 546-9440
Homeschool Co-op Registration Through Aug 14, Sign up for MICAH, an inclusive, not-for-profit home-education network, providing social and creative outlets and support for homeschooling families. $10 annual fee. Mid-Illinois Cooperative Adventures in Homeschooling, PO Box 32. For info, call 876-0054 or http://micahgroup.wordpress.com/
Story Time Jul 29, 2-4pm, Elizabeth Ann Seton Program with Jim Leach and Jerry Lambert reading. Free books for kids. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Kim at 652-6763
BULLETIN BOARD
Treasures of the Heart Brunch Jul 22, 9:30-11:15am, LaVon Wilson on ancestry. Kathy Ivee speaks. $10.50. Northfield Conference Center, 3210 Northfield Dr. Reservations by July 17, call 522-5318 or e-mail [email protected].
Andre Iguodala Free Health and Educational Clinic Jul 25, 10am-1pm, Activities for whole
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