28th annual fundraiser hosted by the Springfield Public Schools Foundation. Remarks by Rob Kennedy, co-president and co-chief operating officer for C-SPAN and 1974 SHS graduate, and Sandra Bauer, 2009 Horace Mann Educator of the Year. Entertainment by District 186 students. For more info call 525-4406. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Feb 06, 1:30pm, Youth Soloist Concerto Competition Recital. Free, donations accepted. For info call 753-8000 or visit www.svys.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Bottle Rockets Jan 29, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock 66 Series. Cash bar available. $15 presale (available until 5 p.m. day of show); $20 at the door. Theatre 3. For tickets call 523-2787 or tickets.scfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Vocal Point Feb 06, 7:30pm, Brigham Young University’s award-winning nine male a cappella ensemble. $15 in advance or at door. Students with valid id free. For tickets or info call 245-3069 for visit www.ic.edu/fas. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
DANCE
Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Jan 29, 8-11pm, Central IL Singles & Couples Dance held every Friday Night. Jan. 29 Don Smith. Feb 5 Bobby Remack. For more info call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Country Dancing Jan 29, Feb 03, 7-10pm Wed, 7-11pm Fri, Open dance Wednesday and Friday. Free lesson with paid admission Wednesdays. For more info visit www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Shen Yun Feb 09, 7:30pm, Experience breathtaking classical Chinese dance, music and backdrops of the Shen Yun dance company and orchestra. The costumes will wow you, the show will leave you in awe. First time in central Illinois. $39-$80. For tickets call 206- 6160 or 800-207-6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
West Coast Swing Dance Feb 03, 7:30-9:30pm, Weekly West Coast Swing Dance. For more details see www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
ART & GALLERIES
2010 Biennial Alumni Exhibition Jan 28, Feb 01-04, 08-10, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Juried exhibition of outstanding alumni work. William Crook Jr. (1982), Merlin Foltz (1990), Patrick Messamore (1990), Deborah Smith (2001), Michael Bliss (2002), Dave Cube (2007), Megan Rigoni-McCormick (2007), Adam Perschbacher (2007), Ryan Sponsler (2007) and Jeremy Wilburn (2007). For more info, call 206-6506 or e-mail [email protected]. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201.
Daydreams Jan 28-30, Feb 02-06, 09-10, 10am- 5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, The imaginations, aspirations, desires and reveries of PAA member artists are encompassed within the variety and diversity of media in this exhibit. Features Dick Folse, oil and photography; Karen Friedrich, watercolor; Deb Ryman, glass bead, jewelry. For more info call 544-2787. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
North to Alaska Exhibition Jan 31, Feb 01-10, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Mar 28, Photographs by Robert Glenn Ketchum with collections from Aleut, Inuit, Koyukon and Tlingit Peoples includes stunning large-scale color photographs of Alaska. For more info call 782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
Pastel Paintings Feb 06-07, 09-10, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1- 3pm Sun, View the work of David Garrison and Cecile Houel. Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m. For more info call 243-9390. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Photo Mosaics Exhibit Jan 28-30, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am- 2pm Sat, View the photo mosaics of Martha Kichinko. For more info call 391- 0101. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Scholastics Art Show Feb 01-06, 08-10, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Feb 26, SAA and Mid-Central Illinois Region of The Scholastic Art Awards program displays the artwork of 7-12 grade students from 21 Illinois counties. For more info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Wildlife/Landscape Photographs Jan 28-31, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Robert McKemie’s credits include winner in 1998 Wildlife Photography of the Year Competition among many other local and national awards and publications. For more info call 243-9390. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Witness: Mathare Jan 28-29, Feb 01-05, 08-10, 10am- 2pm Mon-Sat plus 5-7pm, Multimedia experience by local Josh Hesterof of Mathare Valley, Kenya’s oldest slum. For more info call 522-8977. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
Worlds Apart: The Art of Don Gruber Feb 04-05, 08-10, Exhibit of area artist and art educator, Don Gruber. Life, love, death, fear and loathing are represented by two mythological villages, their colorful characters and even their pets. Opening reception, free to public, held Friday, Feb. 5, 5-7:30 pm. Gruber speaks about his work at 6 pm. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
FILM & TELEVISION
Call for Film Entries Accepting films of all lengths and subjects for Route 66 International Film Festival held Sept. 17-19. Trophies awarded. Enter by March 15 for lowest fees. For more info call 793-3572. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
In the Heat of the Night Feb 10, 2pm, Free viewing. 1967 tense whodunit detective-story thriller set in the small town of Sparta, Mississippi featuring an innovative score by Quincy Jones. Based on the novel by John Ball. For more info visit www.chatham.lib.il.us. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.
SAA 19th Annual Film Festival Jan 31, Feb 02, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue, Springfield Art Association in cooperation with Kerasotes Showplace Theatres presents “Still Walking” (Japan), a quiet family drama as only Japanese can create. A family comes together to reflect and reacquaint themselves on the 15th anniversary of their oldest son’s death. $7 adults, $4 students with valid ID, UIS students with a valid ID, free. Passes $35 for 6 films (7th free) by mail or in person at SAA, or at door. For more info call 523-2631. Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard.
Slow Food Springfield Film Festival Jan 29, 6:30-9pm , Showing of the film, “Baking Bread” by Rose Spinelli, followed by “Fresh” and ending with a panel discussion, ‘Two Farmers and a Chef’ featuring Marty and Kris Travis of Spence Farm in Fairbury and Chip Kennedy of 5 Flavors in Springfield. Refreshments and beverages available for purchase. $5 (students with ID, no charge). For more info call 968-5512 or e-mail [email protected]. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
The Lebowski Experience Feb 06, 2pm, A celebration of all things Dude. Your ticket includes a movie viewing, trivia, unlimited bowling, shoe rental, live music, costume contest, drink specials and more. For more visit thelebowskiexperience.com. Strike N Spare West, 2660 West Lawrence Ave.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Feb 10, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Jonathan Reyman, Illinois State Museum, will present North to Alaska: Rarely Seen Ethnographic and Archaeological Objects from the ISM Anthropology Collections. This event is free and open to the public. For more info call 782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
NATURE
Spring in Bloom Feb 01, 9am, Springfield Civic Garden Club presents “The Art of Bulbs and Branches in Design.” Judi Borah, AIFD, shares ideas for making arrangements and bringing spring indoors. For more info call 624-3312 or visit gardencentral.org/illinois/springfield. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
Springfield Audubon Society Annual Meeting Jan 31, 2-5pm, Annual members meeting and potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Special program appearance by John Muir as portrayed by John Wallce of the Shawnee Audubon Chapter. For more info e-mail Vern Kleen at [email protected] or call 787-3515. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 Clear Lake Ave.
ENVIRONMENT
Composting Symposium: Backyard, Business and Beyond Feb 08, 12:30-6:30pm, Learn from national and local experts how to compost organic materials from backyard beginners composting to large-scale municipalities or farms projects. (Workshop 4:30-6:30pm $15-$25.) Register at Illinois Stewardship Alliance Web site by Feb. 1 or at door. $20-$25. Symposium and workshop $35-$50. For more info call 528-1563 or e-mail [email protected]. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.
BULLETIN BOARD
A Former Skinhead’s Fight Against Prejudice Jan 29, 8pm, A one-time figure in the neo-Nazi movement who now preaches peace and understanding instead of hate and violence will bring his story to Illinois College. Free and open to public. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville.
APL Pet Adoptions Jan 30, 11am-2pm, Dogs are available for adoption. For more info call 544- 7387. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
Backgammon Tournament Feb 03, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Black History Month Event Feb 08, 5:30pm, Sonja Boone, M.D. is the keynote speaker. Dr. Boone is the director of physican health and health care for the American Medical Association. For more info call Wesley McNeese, M.D. Diversity/MinorityAffairs, at 545-7334. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
Expressions in Red Feb 05, 9pm-1am, The Network Group NFP & JPEK Productions presents Expressions in Red, celebrating its 7th year anniversary of Expressions in the Dark, bringing some of the hottest local, regional and national poets, singers and musicians to the capital city who have performed on HBO Def Poetry, American Idol, featured in Essence Magazine and much more. The celebration is hosted by Xplicit and Dj76Kid. Special surprise guest. Prizes. Anniversary appreciation gifts. $10. For more info call 553-8890. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Gala Banquet Jan 29, 6pm-9:30pm, Hear about the 2009 Chamber and Q5 accomplishments and get briefed on their mission for 2010. Entertainment features Howl At The Moon, rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano show. For more info call 525-1173. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Golden Years Pack & Move Expo Jan 30, 2-5pm, Many types of vendors for seniors planning to move. Real estate, investments, construction, cleaning and much more. For more info call 546-5577. Montvale Estates, 2601 Montvale Drive.
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