THE CALENDAR
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Artist on the Plaza Aug 20 and 25, 12-1pm, Danny Kerwin and Kris Lang, Eclectic bluegrass (Thu). Bill Furry, guitar (Tue). Old State Capitol Plaza South. For info call 753-3519 or visit www.springfieldartsco.org.
Barbershop Chorus Every Tue, 7:30-10pm, Rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4-part harmony with an interest to join. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth. For info, 737-3359 or landoflincolnbarbershop.com.
Explorational Potluck and Drumming Jul-Sep, First and Third Tuesdays. 6pm, Bring Vegan dish (no dairy or meat). 7-8pm, Bring hand drums to be a part of the experience. 15 yrs old & up. Washington Park playground. Free. For more info, contact Rhiannon at 773-677- 9240.
Music in the Park Aug 29, 10am-6:30pm, The Chosen Ones, The Dowd Family, New Blood Bluegrass Band, The Wanda Mountain Boys, Vickie Lynn, Misty Dawn Trone, face painting, bounce castle, Veterans service, craft and info area, food, bloodmobile. Bring lawn chair. Veterans Memorial Park, Edinburg. For more info, contact Charles at 623-4279.
Music in the Park: In Town Ho Down Aug 30, 4-7pm, The Reel Channel Cats and Bourbon Bluegrass Band. Bring your lawn chair. Concessions available. Free. For more info, call 544- 1751. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash.
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.
Pete Sander Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, Adams St.
Sound Celebration Chorus “Guests Come First” First Mon of month starting Aug 3, 7pm, Join women’s acapella harmony singing group for special vocal lessons and activities designed for guests. Third floor, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info call Lori Strode 523-4363.
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.carillionrees.org.
UIS Acoustic Concert Series: Zack Nichols Sept 5, 8pm, Singer/songwriter Nichols is a mix of Josh Kelley and Jonny Lang with the lyrical insight of Damien Rice. Nominated as Denver’s best singer/songwriter 2006 & 2007. Free. Student Center UIS Campus. For info visit www.uis.edu/studentlife.
DANCE
Four Play Dance Aug 26, 7:30-9:45pm, Four Play by Gene/Sharon Weiser and Chris/Jan Sparling. 6:45-7:30pm lesson. $5, $7 for both. Aqua Club, Lake Springfield - West Lake Dr or visit www.dancingdates.com.
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