THE CALENDAR
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Theatre, Kirby Learning Center, Jacksonville.
Karyna McGlynn Oct 22, 7:30pm, IC Annual Claridge Lecture features poetry program by writer and poet McGlynn, IC Claridge Writer-in-Residence. Free, public is welcome. For info call 245-3248. Illinois College Icebox Theatre, Kirby Learning Center, Jacksonville.
Lincolnland Legends Essay Contest Oct 01 - Dec 01, Open to Illinois high school juniors and seniors. Scholarship awards. For info visit www.illinoisdollarsforscholars.org. All essays must be received by December 1, 2009 by mail.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Bill Engvall Oct 22, 7-10pm, Hear stand-up comic famous for Here’s Your Sign book, song and routine. $35, plus $2 facility fee. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
Comedian Todd Yohn Oct 23-24, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri and Sat, Comedian Todd Yohn, a favorite of Bob and Tom. For more info call 391- 5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 2937.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Oct 27, Nov 03, 9pm, $2. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
Libertarian Comedian Tim Slagle Oct 23-24, 8pm Fri, 7:15 & 9:30 Sat, Libertarian comedian and political pundit Tim Slagle headlines. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482 5233.
Little Shop of Horrors Oct 23-25, 30-31, Nov 01, 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun, Jacksonville Theater Guild presents. For more information, call 245-1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Radium Girls Oct 30-31, Nov 05-08, Fri-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm, The Illinois College TheatreWorks presents. $5. Sibert Theatre. For tickets call 245-3471. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
The Rocky Horror Show Oct 23-24, 30-31, 9pm Fri, 5pm and 9pm Sat, Rowdy rock musical about a Transylvanian transvestite and the naive couple ensnared in his erotically evil web. Adult content. $16-15. Costumes encouraged, prop bags $5. For info or tickets call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
An Evening with Brian Wilson Oct 22, 7:30pm, One of rock’s deeply revered figures, legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most cherished music in rock history. For more information, call 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
Bill Miller Nov 03, 11:30am, Musician Bill Miller, multiple Grammy and Native American Music awards winner. Free event. For more information, call 786-2789. LLCC, Student Union, Menard Hall, Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Dave Rudolf’s Halloween Spooktacular Oct 23, 6:30pm, Free family event open to public. Ghoulishly delightful, but not too scary interactive musical show with sound effects, props and more. Children invited to come in costume and have a great time on stage with Dave doing ‘The Frankenstein Dance” and more. For info call 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Elisabeth von Trapp in a Concert of Caring Oct 24, 7pm, Von Trapp, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp whose story inspired The Sound of Music, sings. Benefits Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. $15. For info or tickets call 793-3933 or email [email protected]. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St.
Goosebumps Organ Concert and Electronic Light Show Oct 31, 7pm, Dress in all black or white, as a heroes of the past or in street clothes for this free, family concert. Dramatic and evocative music, dance and electronic lighting. Organist Timothy Spelbring plays. Refreshments. Donations to Springfield’s Salvation Army. For more information, call 528- 4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Jacksonville Symphony Oct 31, 7:30pm, Members of the orchestra, as well as the audience, are asked to attend in costume for this fun concert performance that will feature classical works appropriate for All Hallow’s Eve. For more info call 245- 1181. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Magnus Martensson Oct 23, 8pm, Classical piano music and silly comedy share the stage. Includes music by Franz Liszt, Edvard Grieg and Philip Glass. $20, $10 students. For info 523-2787 or 646-320-0222. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Marina V Oct 26, 7:30pm, Tickets $10, all ages are welcome. $5 children under 12. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Marina V Concert Oct 25, 7pm, World touring singer Marina V brings her husband and former Lincoln teacher, Nick Baker for a concert to benefit Imagine’s arts education programs. For more info visit www.imaginearts.org. Congregational United Church of Christ, 520 West College, Jacksonville.
Millikin University High School Honor Band and Wind Ensemble Oct 26, 7:30pm, High school instrumentalists nominated by area directors participate. Special guest soloist, Ronald Barron (Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra). $5 at door only. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway Oct 24, 8pm, Back by popular demand! Recreation of the best moments from the biggest Broadway shows arranged by award-winning composer Neil Berg. For more info, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
Pete Sander Oct 24, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams St.
Spirit Drumming Oct 27, 7pm, A drum circle gathering every Tuesday until Halloween. For more info call 836-4799. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave.
The St. Louis Brass Quintet Oct 24, 7:30pm, Sponsored by Illinois College Fine Arts Series. Admission $15, free to all students. Rammelkamp Chapel, Illinois College, Jacksonville. For info, call 245-3069.
Victory In Jesus Gospel Concert Oct 24, 6:30pm, 5:30pm supper, Eleven gospel groups and singers in a free concert. Free soup, chili and hot dog supper provided. New Life Foursquare Gospel Church, 116 East Sangamon Ave, Petersburg.
DANCE
Ballroom Dance Oct 25, 6pm, Judy Kaye and Friends. $10 each. For more information, call 652-3499. Jacksonville VFW, 903 E. Morton Ave, Jacksonville.
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Oct 23, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner. For more info call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Senior Swing Dance Oct 25, 6pm, Judy Kaye and Friends. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Swing Etc Dances Oct 28, Nov 04, 7:30-10pm, First Wed, ballroom. Second Wed, Latin. Third Wed, country. Fourth Wed, hustle. $7, price includes 6:45pm workshop. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Tap Dogs Nov 01, 4pm, International sensation and winner of 11 international awards, Tap Dogs, is a rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment. For more information, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
ART & GALLERIES
“Crossing Over” Oct 22-23, 26-30, Nov 02-05, 8am- 4:30pm Mon-Fri, Free exhibit through Nov. 12 by ceramic artist Lori Evans of St. Charles. Upper floor of Menard Hall. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery.
Another Show Oct 25, 5-11pm, Local artwork by Chris Spangler, Wes Doris, Mary Tumulty and others on display and for sale. Live music. Wine, cocktails, beer and hors d’ouvres available. Augie’s Front Burner, 109 S. Fifth St.
Hawker Photography Exhibit Oct 22-24, 27-31, Nov 03-05, 10am- 4pm Tue-Sat, SIU photographer Jim Hawker’s works on display. Open to public. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Hidden Truths Oct 22-23, 27-30, 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.
Oil and Acrylic Exhibit Oct 22-24, 26-30, 7am-3:30pm Mon- Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Toni Wrightsman’s oil and acrylic’s on display through October. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Our Views Speak Volumes Oct 22-24, 27-30, 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 Oct 22-30, Exhibition featuring watercolor quilts of Springfield artist Rod Buffington. For info, call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Exhibit Oct 22-23, 26-30, Nov 02, regular business hours, Public invited to annual Fall all-member exhibit. Watts Copy Systems, 2860 Stanton Ave.
Transitions Art Show Oct 24-25, 31, Nov 01, 12-4pm Sat and 12-5pm Sun, Through Nov. 15. Menard County’s newest art gallery run by the PORTA Community Problem Solvers. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg.
White Guard Oct 22, 26-28, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Parisian artist and painter Sergei Chepik’s first American exhibition through October 28. His work was featured in many significant venues including a commissioned piece for St. Paul’s Cathedral. Also on exhibit at the BUS Becker Library Gallery through Nov. 5. For info call 206-6506. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Halloween at the Howlett Oct 28, 5-7pm, Local students, kindergarten through 5th grade and their par-
