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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Spring Fling Auction & Carnival Mar 26-27, 6pm Fri, 11am-3pm Sat, Carnival games, inflatables and food Mar 27 at Farmingdale Elementary. Live and silent auction Mar 26 at Pleasant Plains Middle School. 626-1221.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Author Tom Campbell Mar 25, 6pm, Chicago attorney and author of “Fighting Slavery in Chicago,” speaks about the abolitionist movement in Chicago. Reception follows. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, (217) 785-9363.
THEATER & COMEDY
An Evening with Ken Bradbury and Friends Mar 26, 7pm, Fun evening of music, skits and other entertainment as the Girard Community Center Committee raises funds to build a community center. Girard First Christian Church, 700 W. Center St, Girard, 217-627-3441.
Big Al’s Comedy Open Mic Night Hosted By Alan Perry Mar 30, Apr 06, 9pm-1am, Try your skills on the stage. Every Tuesday. Bootleggers, 1220 Toronto Rd.
Brighton Beach Memoirs Mar 25-27, 7:30pm, 2pm Sun, Coming-ofage comedy set in Brooklyn during the 1930s performed by Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance. $8-$11. 424-6318. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
Comedian John Fox Apr 02-03, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat,
Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Passion 2010 Mar 25-26, 31, Apr 01-02, 7pm. Full length musical depicting last days of Christ. Free. Doors open 6 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St, 875-0616.
Spotlight on Ice Mar 27-28, 2pm and 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Over 100 Springfield Figure Skating members perform. $10, $5 kids under 12. 793-9114. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St.
The Cracked House Apr 03-04, 4pm Sat, 9am and 11am Sun, What do you do in a home where she wants love, he wants respect, and the children need direction? Is there hope for a broken home? Find out at “The Cracked House” a stage play featuring the AFCC Music and Fine Arts Teams. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave, 217-585-4000.
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Mar 25-28, 7:30pm Thu-Sun, 2pm Sun, Illinois College TheatreWorks presents a play set in time-bending urban courtroom in purgatory, and examines the relationship between divine redemption and free will. Reservations 245-3471. Illinois College Icebox Theatre, Kirby Learning Center, Jacksonville.
Wait Until Dark Mar 26-28, Apr 02-04, 7:30pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun, Jacksonville Theatre Guild’s suspense-filled drama about a housewife targeted by three ex-convicts searching for drugs hidden in a doll her husband unwittingly transported home. Paul Cary directs. $13-$8. 245-1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
An Afternoon of Keyboard Solo and Chamber Music Mar 28, 4pm, LLCC Recital Series presents Maria Horvath, harpsichord, fortepiano and piano; Maryna Meshcherska, piano; and Kamen Petkov, violin. Free public reception follows. 786-2319. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Brown Bag Concert Series Mar 31, 12:15-12:45pm, The Capital Chamber Singers. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Dennis Maberry Performs Mar 29, 6:30-8pm, Newly formed Drum circle hosts a performance by accomplished and versatile percussionist. MacMurray College Thoresen Recital Hall, State and Clay Streets, Jacksonville. 1-800-252-7485.
Jacksonville Symphony Melodies on Strings Mar 27, 7:30pm, Beethoven Pastoral Symphony, Superconductor winner announced, prodigy violinist Fiona Shea plays Mendelssohn, beloved guitarist Russel Brazzel plays Mauro Giuliani. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245-1181.
Let Us Be Bold With Our Songs Mar 27, 2pm, UIS Chorus performs and discusses music from a variety of cultures and eras under the direction of Dr. Sharon Graf. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, (217) 524-0901.
Music at Westminster Mar 28, 4pm, Dale Thomas Rogers, organ ist, performs a Palm Sunday Recital with the music of Grounod, Selby, Brahms, Pierne, Kinder and more. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522-4415.
The Blue Suede Crew Mar 28, 6pm, Gospel show dedicated to the Gospel music made famous by Elvis and Johnny Cash. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 972-8606.
DANCE
Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Mar 26, 8-11pm, Judy Kaye. Every Friday night, open to public. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd, 546-9515.
Country Dancing Mar 26, 31, Apr 02, 07, 7-10pm Wed, 7- 11pm Fri, Open dance Wednesday and Friday. Free lesson with paid admission Wednesdays. www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
DancerWorks Mar 26, 7pm, Showcases the choreographic talents of company dancers in Springfield Ballet Company second annual dancer-choreographed concert. $15. LRS Theatre. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Loves 2 Dance Party Apr 03, 6:30-11pm, All types of dances for all levels and types of dancers. DJ Marilyn takes requests. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-652-2128.
Put Some Salsa in Your Spring Mar 27, 6-10pm, Mexican dinner buffet, salsa dancing with Julio Barrenzuela, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Fundraiser for children and adults with developmental disabilities from Pathway Services Unlimited. Buena Vista Farms, 1630 Old Highway 67, Jacksonville, 217-479-2318.
Salsa Nights Mar 27, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat of every month salsa with DJ Riq. Top 40s 12:30- 3am. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. [email protected]. Stella Blue, S. Fifth St.
West Coast Swing Dance Mar 31, Apr 07, 7:30-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
West Coast Swing and Waltz Mar 28, 3:30-7pm, dancingdates.com. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 836-1438.
ART & GALLERIES
Amateur Photography Contest Includes youth division age 12 and under. Photos must be taken in Washington Park. Deadline Apr 19, 4 p.m. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Brown Bag Art Lecture Mar 26, 12-1pm, Rosina Neginsky presents Michael Vrubel. Open to public. Coffee and cookies provided, bring sack lunch. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Call for Artwork Artists inspired by nature invited to enter Art in the Garden, Jun 26 fund-raiser. Delivery to garden May 1-14. En plein air artists deadline Jun 15. www.lmgnc.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Call for Illinois Artists Submit for IL State Museum Artisans Program. Mar 28 deadline. 312-814-1794. museum.state.il.us/artisans. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Cari Lepper Exhibit Mar 25-27, 31, Apr 01-03, 07, 11am-6pm continued on page 24
