$16 adult, 15 seniors and students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info or tickets, call 523- 2787 or visit www.scfta.org.
Taking Leave Sep 5, 11am and 2pm, Dramatization of what Mary Lincoln (Pam Brown) did on day she moved from White House without her husband. Written and directed by famed central IL playwright Ken Bradbury. Free. Old State Capitol Historic Site. For info, call 785-7960.
Shakespeare Shorts Aug 28-29, 8pm, Over the Moon Productions, with Kevin Purcell, Leigh Steiner and Aasne Vigesaa, prepare a series of scenes from Shakespeare’s ingenious plays! Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem. For more info, contact theater at 632-5440 or visit www.theatreinthepark.net.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Tuesdays, 9pm, Cover is $2. Bar None, 427 E. Monroe. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Aug 27-28, 12-1pm, Jessica Jolly (Thu), Dennis Darling (Fri). Trout Lily Cafe. 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.
Artist on the Plaza Aug 27, 12-1pm, Paul Ingle, singer/songwriter performs. 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. 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.
Speak on Holy Ground First Sat monthly, 7-11pm, Special guests, karaoke, open mic, poetry, music, testimonies, and spoken word. Free. Holy Ground Coffee House, 304 W. Allen. For info, call 306-2592 or see www.cggm.org/events.
Teen Scene Second Fri monthly, 7-11pm, Teens can hang out and play games, sing to karaoke, listen to music, eat food and have fun. $2. Holy Ground, 304 W. Allen. For more info, call 306-2592 or go to www.cggm.org.
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.
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
Salsa Dancing Every last Sat, 9pm-12:30am, With DJ Riq 9pm-12:30am, top 40’s 12:30- 3am. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St.
Themed Dance Every Wed, 6:45-10pm, Swing Etc West Coast Swing workshop/lesson 6:45-7:30pm, dance 7:30-10pm. 1st Wed- ballroom workshop, 2nd Wed- Latin, 3rd Wed- country, 4th Wed- hustle. $7 Workshop/Dance $5 workshop. Swing, Etc- Aqua Club, West Lake Drive by Fireman’s Club or visit www.dancingdates.com.
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.
Prints Aug 27-Sep 23, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Woodcut prints by renowned author, philosopher and art critic Arthur C. Danto. Last exhibited together in 1960. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Science Building room 201. For info call 206-6506 or e-mail [email protected].
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.
Morton Barker Paperweight Collection Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For info, call 782-7386 or go to www.museum.state.il.us.
Oil and Acrylic Exhibit Through Aug, Bob Gordon’s oil and acrylic work on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St or visit www.troutlilycafe.com.
Paint and Patchwork: Rod Buffington Retrospective Aug 29-Oct 31, Exhibition featuring watercolor quilts of Springfield artist Rod Buffington. Opening reception August 29 from 5-7:30pm. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. For more info, contact Amanda Gleason at 523-2631 or visit www.springfieldart.org.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Sep 2 and Oct 7, 5:30pm, Free tour begins in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and lasts about 1½ hours. For more information, please call the DSI office at 544-1723. or visit www.downstownspringfield.org.
FILM & TELEVISION
Rochester Movies in the Park Sep 6, Dusk, Monster vs Aliens. Free. Fireworks follow. 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.
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