stations across the country. His books include Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys and Love Me. $45. For more info or tickets call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Comedian Debbie Gutierrez Feb 5-6, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Comedian Debbie Gutierrez, known as the mommy comic, performs two shows each night. For more info or tickets call 391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr.
Comedian Mark Fradl Feb 05-06, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Thinking man’s comic and a drinking man’s comic. Dave Waite from Live [at] Gotham is also on the show. For more info or tickets visit www.mclimits.com or call 482- 5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
Portraits of Courage: African-Americans You Wish You Had Known Feb 08, 11am, Black History Month two-person performance that uses music, video, photos and sound bytes to enhance the experience and show six heroic, remarkable and fascinating African-Americans. Free, public invited. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville.
Rent Feb 12-14, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Feb 12-14, 19-21, Springfield Theatre Centre presents Jonathan Larson’s rock musical. Young bohemian artists struggle to make it in New York City in the age of the AIDS epidemic. Based on Puccini’s La Boheme, the musical was made into a popular film in 2005. Directed by Carly Shank. $13 adults, $12 senior/child. For more info or tickets call 523- 2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St.
Music: General Events
Band of the Irish Guards - Royal Regiment of Scotland Feb 11, 7:30pm, United States debut. This band plays for Mounting of The Queen’s Guard and state ceremonial occasions and public duties. In cooperation with the Saint Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois. $32-$42. For more info or tickets call 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Charlie Louvin & Those Darlins Feb 12, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock 66 Series presents Charlie Louvin and Those Darlins. $15, tickets available until 5pm day of show. Cash bar available. For more info or tickets call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Decatur Park District’s Valendine Swing Night Feb 13, 5-10pm, Treat your Valentine to a romantic evening of dinner and dancing featuring the Sande Hackel Orchestra. $50 couple, dance only $15/$25. For more info or reservations call 422-5911 by Feb. 10. No tickets at door. Hickory Point Banquet Center, 727 Weaver Rd, Decatur.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Valentine Surprise Feb 13, 8pm, Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing the Korngold Violin Concerto. The program will also include FaurÈ’s Suite from Pelleas and Melisande conducted by visiting Maestro Paul Vermel. The concert will conclude with a surprise musical love story to cap off this evening of Valentine romance and love. $28-$40. For more info or tickets call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Percussion Ensemble Synergy Feb 13, 7:30pm, Percussion Ensemble Synergy showcases the distinctiveness of Millikin’s ubiquitous interdisciplinary alliances through a collaborative concert exploring the link between percussion chamber music and jazz. Special guests include the: Millikin Saxophone Quartet; pianist, Christopher Reyman; and members of the Millikin Dance Ensemble. For more info call 424-6318. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
Robert Sampson Valentine Dinner Show Feb 13, 6-10pm, Live music by Robert Sampson at 7 p.m. after a special Valentine’s dinner served buffet style from 6-7 p.m. For more info call 635-9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.
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.
Valentine’s Day Concert/Dinner Feb 14, 5:30pm, The Hoogland Center for the Arts presents Valentine’s Day Concert and Dinner. Catering provided by Arena Food Service. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Dinner will begin at 6pm. Concert will begin after dinner. 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 and Couples Dance Feb 12, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. For info call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Love 2 Dance Party Feb 13, 6:30-11pm, Great place to dance for all levels of dancers. DJ Marilyn plays all types of music and takes request. All types of dances featured. For more info call 652-2128. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis.
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 10, 7:30-9:30pm, Weekly West Coast Swing Dance. For more details see www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
West Coast Swing and Waltz Feb 14, 3:30-7pm, Dances also on Feb 28, Mar 7, 21, 28. More info visit dancingdates.com. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis.
Art & Galleries
2010 Biennial Alumni Exhibition Feb 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,
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