THE CALENDAR
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Pete Sander Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, Adams St.
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.
Traditional Music Festival Sep 12-13, 10am-5pm, Impromptu demonstrations and performances of early 19th century music and dancing throughout the pioneer village. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.
DANCE
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Fridays through September, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack (11th), Don Smith (18th), Kevin Turner (25th). VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. For info call 546- 9515.
Rockballet Sep 12, 8pm and Sep 13, 2pm, Experience The Springfield Ballet’s once a year production of Rockballet with a Motown groove. $10-$25. Sangamon Auditorium, One University Plaza. For more info, contact Sally Hamilton at 544- 1967 or visit www.springfieldballetco.org.
Swing Etc Dances Every Wed, 7:30-10pm, 1st Wed - ballroom. 2nd Wed - Latin. 3rd Wed - country. 4th Wed - hustle. $7, price includes 6:45 pm workshop. Swing, Etc - Aqua Club, West Lake Dr by Fireman’s Club or visit www.dancingdates.com.
ART & GALLERIES
Illusions of Psyche Through Sep 17, 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, A melding of photographic and digital media into fine art imagery by Illinois artist Michael Coakes. Reception Sep 16, 5-7pm. For more info visit www.illusionsofpsyche.com LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, upper level, Menard Hall.
Our Views Speak Volumes Sep 11-Oct 30, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Lorraine Pilcher, acrylic; Kathy Lesle, mixed media; Morgan Elser, mixed media sculpture; Hugh Henderson, ceramics; Keith Rice, ceramics. H.D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, contact Prairie Art Alliance at 544-2787.
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].
Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 12-13, 10am-5pm, Free, Kids’ Place $1. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Chatham Rd & Fayette Ave. For more info, contact Barb Walker at 787- 3532 or visit www.carillon-rees.org.
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 19, 10am-5pm and Sep 20, 10am- 4pm, Over 85 artists present and sell their works. Tours of Edwards Place Home where Lincoln entertained, handson activities for kids, food, music and book sale. Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. For more info, call 523-2631 or visit www.springfieldart.org.
Native American Art Show Sep 18-20, 10am-6pm Fri and Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Free admission. Illinois Building Main Floor, IL State Fairgrounds. For info, call Buddy Wheet at 505-291- 9719.
Paint and Patchwork: Rod Buffington Retrospective Through Oct 31, Exhibition featuring watercolor quilts of Springfield artist Rod Buffington. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. For more info, contact Amanda Gleason at 523-2631 or visit www.springfieldart.org.
Watercolor Exhibit Through September, Sue Robinson’s watercolor botanicals on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, visit www.troutlilycafe.com.
FILM & TELEVISION
8th Annual Route 66 Film Festival Sep 19-20, Can’t get to Cannes or Sundance? See some of the world’s best independent films and meet the filmmakers. Program includes short and featurelength comedies, dramas, documentaries and action adventure. A must for film buffs. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St. For more info, go to www.route66filmfestival.net.
Movie in the Park Sep 11, Dusk. High School Musical 3. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544-1751. Rotary 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.
SCIENCE
UIS Star Parties Sep 11-Oct 30, 8-10pm Fridays, View Jupiter and its moons, the Ring Nebula in Lyrae and more. UIS observatory, outside Brookens Library on southeast corner. For weather questions, call 206-8342, 7 p.m. on Star Party evening. For more info, call John Martin at 206-8342 or visit www.uis.edu/astronomy/about/starparties.html.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 12, 10am-4pm, “Unearthing Springfield” Learn about the excavations of Spfld. and all their unearthed discoveries! Free, thematic activities recommended for kids ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Katie at 782-6044 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us.
NATURE
“Contain your Enthusiasm: Make & Take Event” Sep 12, 11am and 1pm, Hands-on event with in-house designers to help you create a unique container garden that fits your personality and style. Must purchase materials used. Reserve your seat by Sep 9. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787-4700.
Springfield Bonsai Society Every second Mon, 7-8 pm, Learn to style and grow your own trees with hands-on instruction from local bonsai artists. Washington Park Botanical Garden. For more info, call 652-9619 or go to www.geocities.com/springfieldillinoisbonsai.
Tree and Leaf Hike Sep 13, 2pm, Here’s help for students with their leaf collections. Naturalists will guide them on hikes to collect at least 25 different types of leaves. $4. Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2301 E. Lake Dr. For more info, contact LMG at 529-1111.
Women In The Outdoors Event Sep 12, Rekindle your old interest in nature and escape the daily grind. Over 20 activities to choose from in one adventure-filled day preceded by an optional Friday night campout. $55. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area. For more info, contact Thelma Hinton at 632-3867.
BULLETIN BOARD
Free Basic Home Maintenance Sep 14 or 15, 6-8pm, Starting on Monday or Tuesday, free weekly, sevenweek class for Sangamon County residents. TSP-HOPE, Inc., room 1135, 1507 E. Cook St. For info, call 523-6960 weekdays 10am-4pm.
“Whisper In Time” Cemetery Walk Sep 13, 1-4pm, Rochester Historical Preservation Society’s free cemetery walk. Joe Brunk Cemetery, KOA Road (take Lake Services Rd off East Lake Dr to KOA Rd). For more info, contact Toby McDaniel at 498-7795.
Through the Lens - Images of Nature and Humanity Sep 16, 12-1:30pm, Judith Lloyd Klauba, IL State Museum curator, presents an IL farmer’s innovative photographs of people and landscapes. Dr. Michael Jeffords, entomologist for IL Natural History Survey provides whirlwind tour. Free, dinner $20. UIS Public Affairs Center Rooms C/D. To register visit www.uiaa.org/uis, or call 206- 7395.
Abe’s Detective Agency: Investigating Illinois Archaeology Sep 12, 11am-3pm, Learn how archaeologists know what they know about Lincoln’s life and time. Interactive activities. Free family event. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, contact Elizabeth at 782-5993 or visit www.museum.state.il.us.
Abu Arabian Horse Show Sep 11-13, 7am-10pm, Free admission. IL State Fairgrounds Coliseum. For info call Rhoda Brouillette at 815-935-2646.
APL Pet Adoptions Sep 12, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats at Ace Hardware on Wabash. Dogs from 11am-2pm at Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall. For more info, contact APL at 544- 7387.
Association of Information Technology Professionals Sep 15, 5:30-8pm, Chuck Boutcher, Hewlett Packard, speaks on IT Crisis Management. $20. For more information go to www.aitpcaptiol.org or phone 628-3697. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd.
Bird Feeder Cleaning Day Sep 19, 10am-2pm, Volunteers will power wash and clean bird feeders for $3 each. Wild Birds Unlimited, 1930 South MacArthur. For more info, contact APL at 544-7387 or 789-6468.
Boat Smart Sep 14-Oct 5, 6:30-9pm Mondays, Land of Lincoln Power Squadron conducts 8- hour basic boating safety course. $25 includes all books and materials. Chatham Village Hall, 116 E. Mulberry. For more info, contact Greg Kelso at 494-8455.
Brewery Collectibles Club of America Sep 9-12, CANvention is the BCCA’s biggest collector event, drawing breweriana collectors from around the world. Sep 12, 9am-3pm, Trade floor open to public. For info visit www.bcca.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center.
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