Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Sep 22, 7:30pm, Hear Sparky and Rhonda Rucker sing old time Appalachian music. $10-$5. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Church, 745 Woodside Rd. For info, call 454-0178, or visit www.prairiegrapevine.org.
Swing Night Sep 18, 6-10pm, The Decatur Park District’s Swing Night. Free dance lessons 6-6:45pm. Sande Hackel Orchestra 7-10pm. Decatur Airport FBO Hanger. Free. For more info, contact Sande Hackel at 423-4122.
Tommy Emmanuel Sep 29, 7:30pm, Two-time Grammy nominee dubbed by guitar legend Chet Atkins as “Certified Guitar Player” for his lifetime contribution to the instrument, a rare honor shared by only three other people in the world. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS PAC, One University Plaza.
DANCE
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Fridays through September, 8-11pm, Don Smith (18th), Kevin Turner (25th). VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. For info call 546-9515.
Polka Dance Sep 20, 2-5:30pm, Eddie Korosa and the Illinois Boys. $9-$8. KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton. For more info, call 726-0181 or visit www.illinoischapterpolkaofa.org.
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.
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.
ARTS & GALLERIES
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 Show and Fundraiser Sep 25, 4-6:30pm, Regional and local artists in benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Gallery 33, 536 Bruns Lane, Suite 2B. For more info, call 787-9476.
Arthur Danto: Prints Sep 23, 5:30-6:30pm, Arthur C. Danto is considered one of the most important philosophers of art in the world. He discusses and shows his art at this free event. Brookens Auditorium, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245.
Downtown Art Walks Oct 1, 5-8pm, Free self-guided tour of downtown art galleries plus unique dining and shopping. Sixth, Fifth, Adams, Monroe or visit www.downtownspringfield.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, hands-on 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.
Shakespeare Behind Bars Sep 23, 7-9pm, Led by Shakespearean volunteer director Curt Tofteland, prisoners cast themselves in roles reflecting their personal history and fate in the play The Tempest. Free. Studio Theatre, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245.
PAPS: Battle in Seattle Sep 21, 6-8pm, 2007 film based on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference of 1999 protest activity. Free. Brookens Auditorium, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245.
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
Buffalo Hart Glacial Geology Lecture Sep 26, 2-4pm, Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church sponsors this lecture on the glacial geology of the Buffalo Hart moraine, presented by Dr. Brandon Curry of IL State Geological Survey. Rt. 54 at Buffalo Hart Rd (10 miles NE of Spfld). Free and open to public. For info call 523-2801 or visit www.buffalohartpc.com.
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.
NATURE
Fall Garden & Landscape Seminar Sep 19, 11am, “Shrubs for Spectacular Fall Color.” Bring color to life in your landscape by using shrubs with fantastic fall color. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787-4700.
Prairie Festival Sep 19-Oct 4, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, Exhibit Hall transformed into simulated prairie environment complete with animals of the prairie. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall. For more info, contact Springfield Parks at 753-6228.
BULLETIN BOARD
Harvest of Miracles Sep 24, 4-7pm, Fundraising event to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Activities for kids, great entertainment and special giveaways. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St.
1970’s Themed Trivia Night Sep 19, 7:15pm, Doors open for food service at 6:30pm. $10. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1225 N. Main St. For more info, contact Chuck at 483-4422.
Oyster Festival Sep 19, 12-9pm, Oysters, smoked salmon, mussels, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder, Exorna and St. Andrews Society Pipers and Dancers perform. Seventh Street closed for this (in part) fundraiser for athletes and Pipes and Drum band. Celtic Mist Pub, 117 S. Seventh St. For info call 528-7002.
Don’t Give Up the Dream: Justice and Peace in a Tightening Economy Sep 26, 9:30am-3:30pm, Teach In with keynote speakers Kathy Kelly, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, and James Thindwa, Jobs with Justice. $15, $12 pre-reg. LLCC. For more info, e-mail Dave at [email protected], Diane [email protected], Don [email protected] or Maurine [email protected].
AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 26, 8:30am-1pm, Pre-sale Friday from 3-5pm with $5 admission. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St.
APL Pet Adoptions Sep 19, 11am-3pm, Dogs at Ace Hardware on Wabash. Dogs from 11am- 2pm and cats from 11am-4pm at PetSmart on Veterans. For more info, contact APL at 544-7387.
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Bird Feeder Cleaning Day Sep 19, 10am-2pm, Animal Protective League’s yearly bird feeder cleaning fundraiser. 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.
Block Party Sep 19, 4:30-7:30pm, Ansar Shrine clowns, flag and eyeglass collection, fire truck, Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus, Sound Celebration Choir, Sangamon Tower Kitchen Jam Band, Circuit Rider motorcycle, free ice cream, soft drinks, snacks and more. Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 S. Koke Mill. For info call 544-5424.
Brown Bag Sep 17, 12-1pm, UIS students share learning experiences and photos of their summer study abroad trip to Peru. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC) Conference Room F. For more info, call 206-8300.
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