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ART & GALLERIES

Brown Bag Art Talk Sep 25, 12pm, Shane Harris, visiting Professor of Art at UIS, presents “The Use of Mixed Media in Ceramics” and how this has evolved over the years. Free. For info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Call for Artists Sep 23-30, Deadline for fine art and craft artists for 5th Annual Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale. Applications can be downloaded at www.springfieldart.org. For more info, 523-2631 or e-mail [email protected]. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Downtown Art Walks Oct 01, 5-8pm, Free self-guided tour of downtown art galleries plus unique dining and shopping. For info, call 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.

Hidden Truths Sep 23-25, 29-30, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Through Oct 30 see the vivid and textured work of Sandra Perlow. Free. For more information, call 522-8977 or e- mail [email protected]. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.

Our Views Speak Volumes Sep 23-26, 29-30, 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. For more info, contact Prairie Art Alliance at 544-2787, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Paint and Patchwork: Rod Buffington Retrospective Sep 23-30, Exhibition through Oct. 31 featuring watercolor quilts of Springfield artist Rod Buffington. For info, call 523- 2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Paintings of Timmy Valentine Sep 23-25, 28-30, 8am-4:30pm Mon- Fri, Free exhibit featuring Mr. Valentine, an artist and illustrator living and working in Sullivan, IL. His expressive, folkart inspired paintings riot with color and a personal iconography. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.

Sandra Perlow Exhibition Opening Reception Oct 01, 5-7pm, Free opening reception open to the public for the exhibition entitled “Hidden Truths.” Perlow’s work is layered with organic shapes of texture and vivid color. For more information, call 522-8977 or e-mail [email protected]. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.

Watercolor Exhibit Sep 23-25, 28-30, Sue Robinson’s watercolor botanicals on display through Sept. For info visit www.troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

White Guard Oct 01-28, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Parisian artist and painter Sergei Chepik’s first American exhibition. His work was featured in significant venues including a commissioned piece for St. Paul’s Cathedral. For info call 206-6506. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Let Us Be Bold With Our Songs Sep 26, 2pm, Bill Furry presents “Prose Roses and Autumn Interludes: Fragrant Melodies from Vachel Lindsay’s Landscape;” as he performs on a variety of musical instruments. Two readers recite works from the Lindsay family archives between musical performances. Light refreshments follow. For more info, contact Jennie at 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

Robert Hartley Oct 01, 10am-12pm, He has written books on Illinois history and politics, including books on Illinois politicians Paul Powell and Paul Simon. Free. For more information, call 206-6245 or e- mail [email protected]. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza.

BULLETIN BOARD

AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 26, 8:30am-1pm, Pre-sale Friday from 3-5pm with $5 admission. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.

Alcoholism/Suicide Awareness Speaker Sep 25, 7pm, Nationally-acclaimed

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