MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Barbershop Chorus Nov 24, Dec 01, 7:30-10pm, Tuesday rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4-part harmony with an interest to join. For info, 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Brown Bag Concert Dec 02, 12:15-12:45pm, Kamen Petkov, violin. Free concert. Brown bag lunches with choice of beverage available at door for $5. For more info, call 528-4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Foodbank Benefit Concert Nov 27, 7:30pm-12am, Hear The Station - most recently voted Best Original Band by IT readers for the second year - with special guests Indecision and Avidity. Local internet sports-radio host Eric Pedigo emcees. $10. For more info call 523-2787 or www.TheStationMusic.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Lincoln Troubadours Nov 22, 4pm, The Lincoln Troubadours free concert, “We Are Coming Father Abraham - Songs of the Lincoln Era.” Trutter Center. For info call 786-2319. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Mendelssohn Bicentennial Nov 21, 8pm, Music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, his Scottish Symphony, and his Violin Concerto in E minor performed by our IL Symphony’s concertmaster, Julieta Mihai. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
Organists Stephen and Maria Helena Tharp Nov 20, 7:30pm, Sponsored by Illinois College Fine Arts Series. Admission $15, free to all students. For info, call 245-3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Pete Sander Nov 21, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams St.
Raquy and the Cavemen Nov 20, 8:30pm, Appearing from New York City on tour for the release of their new CD, “Bewitched.” Karida’s School of Orientale Dance, 1432 E Sangamon Ave. For info call 241-8370.
Stephen Tharp Organ Concert Nov 22, 2pm, Stephen Tharp, international musician with local roots. Reception follows. $12 adults, $5 seniors, students free. For more information, call 528-4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Tom Irwin Nov 21, 7pm, Tom Irwin’s music has been described by the Tucson Weekly as “brilliant and lasting.” Love offering. For more info call 523-5897. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.
DANCE
Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Nov 20, 27, 8-11pm, Every Friday night. Judy Kaye (Nov 6), Kevin Turner(Nov 13), Bobby Remack (Nov 20), Don Smith (Nov 27). Open to the public. For more info call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Dancing with the Starz Nov 21, 7-11:30pm, Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, champagne, dance instruction by Pat Lyttaker, dance contest and dance to the Kevin Turner Trio. $65-$50. RSVP by Nov. 9 to Prairie Art Alliance, 544-4035. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Old State Capitol 1800s Dance Practice Nov 23, 7-8:15pm, You can dance in the Lincoln Era Ball on New Year’s Eve during First Night, but you must attend weekly lessons Nov. 9-Dec. 28. $20 person, $30 couple. For info call 785-7960. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
West Coast Swing Dance Dec 02, 6:45-7:30pm, Mike Bicklein and Dawn DeGrushe. For info visit www.dancingdates.com. Closed holidays. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Swingin’ Oldie Dance Nov 22, 6-9pm, Judy Kaye and Friends. $15 a couple. For more info, call 652-3499. Jacksonville VFW, 903 E. Morton Ave, Jacksonville.
ART & GALLERIES
A Moment Nov 19, 21-30, Opens 9am Mon- Sat, 1-4pm Sun, MarySusan Farmer’s drawings and paintings on display in library rotunda cases. For info, call the library at 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville.
A View from Afar Nov 19-21, 24-28, Dec 01-02, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through December, reflections on both past and future perceptions with Shirley Caldwell Smith, watercolor; Tiffany Beane, portraiture; Poppy Vincent, jewelry. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
At Some Point Nov 19, 23-25, 11am-6pm Mon- Thu, Khara Koffel’s, MacMurry College Art Professor, installations using specific objects related to her life. For info call 206-6506. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201.
Call for Entries Artists invited to submit work until Jan. 29, 2010 for the 2010 Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibition May 1-29, 2010. For complete info visit www.springfieldart.org or call 523-2631 to request info via mail. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Chatham Art 2009 Nov 19-21, 23-28, 9am-8pm Mon- Thur, 9am-4pm Fri-Sat, “Promise in Vision” showcases the work of 27 area artists, including Chris Spangler, Amanda Grieve, George King, Rosemary Buffington and many others. For more info call 483-2713. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.
From Humble Beginnings Nov 19-21, 23-28, 30, Dec 01-02, Mon-Sat, Through Jan. 2010, explores the Illinois Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived in the Prairie capital. For more info, call 782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Hawker Photography Exhibit Nov 19-21, 24-28, 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. Morton Barker Paperweight Collection Nov 19-21, 23-28, 30, Dec 01-02, Through Aug. 2010, Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Oil Paintings Exhibit Dec 01-02, Rose Hutchcraft’s oil paintings on display through Dec. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
The Four Elements in Abstract Nov 19-21, 23-28, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Acrylic paintings on display by Deborah Welch Prickett. For more info call 391-0101. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Winter Lights Exhibit Nov 19-21, 10:30am-3pm Wed, 10:30-7:30pm Thu/Fri, 10:30am- 4pm Sat, Original fabric art quilts with accompanying panels of original poems by children’s author and illustrator Anna Grossnickle Hines. Trutter Center. $3 adults, $2 children. For more info call 786-2432. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
FILM & TELEVISION
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash Nov 30, 6pm, Film presents the argument that the era of cheap oil is over. Special guest, Wes King, environmental, political and local food activist and UIS MA Political Science student, discusses the peak oil crisis. For more info call 206-8328. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Nov 19, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. For more info, call 816-2117. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Playhouse Disney Live Nov 21, 12pm and 3pm, New live show. $41.50-$16.50. For more info call 788-8800. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
NATURE
Sierra Club Meeting Nov 24, 6:30pm, Member Bob Barwin presents visual program about his work at Hovenweep National Monument and Arizona four corner area with National Park Service. For more info call 698- 0840. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Nov 21, 11am-2pm, Dogs at Ace Hardware; dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cats until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. For info call 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Backgammon Tournament Nov 25, Dec 01, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Beads of Hope Africa Nov 19, 7pm, AAUW hosts discussion led by S. Michelle Boice, teacher and community activist, on her Beads of Hope Africa. Free and open to public. For more info call 341-0685. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St.
Brother James Court Raffle Through Dec 10, 8am-4pm, Support residential educational and health needs with a 50/50 mega raffle ticket. $100, chance to win 8 cash prizes from $500-$1000 to one-half the balance of proceeds. Stop by any Security Bank branch, call 747-5905 or go to www.brotherjamescourt.com. Security Bank.
Dubois BookFair Dec 01, 5:30-8:30pm, Dubois Elementary fundraiser with scavenger hunt and story time. Visit school Web site. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy. Expressions in the Dark Nov 20, 9pm-12am, Xplicit and DJ 76 Kid host this open mic with poetry, neo soul, comedy and live instrumentals. $10. The Arizona Room. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
IMSA Meeting Dec 02, 6pm, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy representative discusses the program. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
Movers and Shakers Night Nov 19, 5pm, Cory Jobe, David Farrell, Laurie Farrell, Julie Dirksen and Sharon Whalen go to work as Head Bartenders. All tips donated to MacArthur Boulevard Business Association. Special maitre d’s are Paul O’Shea and Wally Henderson. 50/50 cash drawing and live music. For more info call 331-5199. Bennigan’s, 700 E. Adams.
RSVP Recycling Bin Wheels Nov 20, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Sangamon, Menard and Logan Counties installs wheels and a tow rope on City of Springfield recycling bins. Free service available by appointment. For appointment, call RSVP at 528- 4035. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.
Soup & Stories: My Journey through Cultures Nov 23, 12-1pm, Enjoy soup & salad while LLCC graduate, Jennifer Humphery, shares her
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