Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth. For info, 737-3359 or landoflincolnbarbershop.com.

Elvis Himselvis Aug 6, 6pm-12am, Get all shook up with Elvis! Free. Dr. Ugs Drugstore Cafe, South Side of the Square, Virginia. For more info, contact Susan Young at 452-3442

Motor City Josh and the Big 3 Aug 12, 7pm, Funky blues. Food available starting at 6pm. Bring blanket or lawn chair.  Washington Street between Fifth and Sixth.

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

Songwritwers Showcase Aug 7, 6-8pm, An Evening of art, songs and stories featuring local musicians: Ken Carlyle, Tom Irwin and Eva Hunter. Hosted by Jeff Davidsmeyer. Free. Three Legged Dog Cafe, 27 South Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville. For more info, contact Josh Butcher at 243-4769 or visit www.threeleggeddogcafe.com

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.

Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass Aug 6, 7-8:30pm, This 9-piece ensemble formed 30 years ago is comprised of professional musicians from across the country. CDs with original arrangements available for purchase. Open to public. Free will offering. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington. For more info, contact Jean at 793-3933 or visit www.stjohnsspringfield.org

ART & GALLERIES

Deviations Jul 14-Aug 28, 10am- 2pm, Felicia Olin’s paintings and collages on exhibit. Free. For more info, call 522-8977. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams

From Humble Beginnings Through Jan 2010, Explores the Illinois Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived in the Prairie capital. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 782-7386.

Heroes of the Prairie Through Aug 31, View until 10:30pm, Unique outdoor sculpture exhibit and sale. Free. Washington Park Botanical Gardens. For more info, contact Jeff at 638-2014

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. H. D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544-2787.

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.

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