Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra: Got the World on a String Apr 09, 7:30pm, Catch the Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Concert, Got the World on a String. $23.50. For info or tickets call 206- 6160. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Millikin University Choir Concert Apr 09, 7pm, Millikin Women and Men’s Choirs perform a joint concert directed by Beth Holmes and Ted Hesse, respectively. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Apr 10, 7:30pm, Aubrey Atwater performs, featuring traditional American folk music and dance. Accompanied by guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle and mandolin. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 454- 0178.
SHS Battle of the Bands & Guitar Hero Competion Apr 10, 7-11pm, Local high school and middle school bands perform 20-minute sets competing for prizes. Individuals compete for prizes in guitar hero competition with age groups: 5-9 yr olds, 10- 14 yr olds, and 15 and older. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St, 306-1160.
Sam and Tom Lacy Apr 04, 11, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W. Spresser, Taylorville.
Six String Sunday Apr 11, 4pm, Free recital with The Joe Calandrino Trio. Open to public. Trutter Center. 786-2319. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
The James Boys - A Band on the Run Apr 09, 8pm, Electric and eclectic blend of musical styles, group includes Springfield’s Roger Wainwright. $12.50, $15 at door. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
DANCE
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Apr 02, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd, 546-9515.
Country Dancing Apr 02, 07, 09, 14, 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.
Hansel & Gretel Apr 10, 2pm, 6:30pm, Springfield Youth Performance Group presents engaging ballet based on the classic fairy tale set to music by Brahms, Hayden and Engelbert Humperdink, with cast of more than 50 area children ages seven and up and choreography by Ronda Brinkman. $11 adults, $7 kids. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
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. West Coast Swing Dance Apr 07, 14, 7:30-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
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.
Cari Lepper Exhibit Apr 01-03, 07-10, 14, 11am-6pm Wed- Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, Through Apr 30, New line of paintings with extraordinary depth and color. Martin Fine Art Gallery, 1515 S. Fifth St, 528-4913.
Downtown Art Walks Apr 01, 5-8pm, Free self-guided tour of downtown art galleries plus unique dining and shopping. For info, call 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.
Gallery II Grand Opening Apr 10, Artist demonstrations, music and more at Prairie Art Alliance’s new downtown gallery. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.
Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Exhibit Apr 01-03, 05-10, 12-14, 9am-3pm Mon-Fri, Features 35 original paintings from local artists representing the IPPS. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Showroom, 4823 Rodger St, 529-9300.
Illusions Apr 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Apr 23, John Hartleroad, photography; Christopher Martin, painting; Kathy Pauley, 3-D mixed media. 544-2787. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Made in Illinois Apr 01-02, 06-09, 13-14, 10am-2pm Tues-Fri, Through Apr 16, exhibit features 25 Illinois artists who are Illinois
State Museum Artisan Program members. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Photojournalism Exhibit Apr 04, 06-11, 13-14, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Features the work of Steve and Tiffany Warmowski and Valerie Berta. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243- 9390.
Photojournalistm Exhibit Opening Apr 03, 6-8pm, Opening reception for Steve and Tiffany Warmowski Wedding photojournalism exhibit and photographs by Valerie Berta. Gallery talk by Steve and Tiffany at 6:30 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Reflections Art Show Apr 03-04, 10-11, 12-4pm Sat-Sun, Show features nationally-known glass worker Lynn Westfall and Menard county artists. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 217-971-7431.
Spring at Lincoln Memorial Gardens Exhibit Apr 01-03, 05-10, 12-14, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Virginia Scott’s photography on display through April. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Sustain Apr 01, 05-08, 12-14, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through Apr 22, Juried exhibition featuring artwork that embraces three tenets of sustainability: resource conservation, social justice, economic equity. Reception April 22, 5:30-8 p.m. For info call 206-6506. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201.
Urban Views: Two Perspectives of the Same Landscape Apr 01-03, 05-10, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Apr 10, new images from the Twin Cities by Chris Faust and Michael A. Shapiro from Minneapolis and St. Paul. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
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. For more info visit route66filmfestival.net.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Easter Egg Hunt Apr 03, 10am, 11am, 12pm, Kids ages 6 and under can hunt for 30,000 candy-filled Easter eggs with a chance to win great prizes. Easter Bunny visit. Free. 217-753-5400. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Apr 10, 10am-4pm, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reject.” Free, hands-on children’s activities (ongoing) recommended for kids ages 4-8. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
SCIENCE
Brown Bag Lecture Apr 07, 12-1pm, Musings About Mounds: The Evolution of Mortuary Practices During the Archaic Period in Illinois presented by Dr. Michael Wiant, director, Dickson Mounds Museum. Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785- 0037.
Paul Mickey Science Series Apr 14, 7-8:30pm, Archaeological and Geological Investigations of the Emiquon Refuge Restoration Project, Fulton County, IL presented by Alan Harn, Dickson Mounds Museum. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St.
NATURE
Friends of the Sangamon Valley Work Day Apr 03, 10am, Help remove invasive weeds from wooded areas. Meet at Nature Trail trailhead with work gloves and beverage. 787-1940. Washington Park.
Lily Give-A-Way Apr 13, 8am-4pm members, 12pm-4pm non-members, Garden giving away free Easter lilies bulbs from the Spring Floral Display. Lilies removed from their pots - bring your own containers. For more info call 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Miniature Landscapes Apr 05, 9am, Springfield Civic Garden Club presents speaker Martha Smith, U of IL Extension, Macomb horticulture educator demonstrating planting in extremely small spaces. 624-3312. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
Spring Floral Display Apr 01-11, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Easter Lilies and lush tropical foliage fill the Exhibit Hall and Conservatory. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Woodland Wildflower and Tree Sale Apr 10-11, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, 25 varieties of trees such as flowering dogwood and red bud; six shrubs and one vine - the American bittersweet for sale. Head gardener/arborist and staff on hand to assist you. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
BULLETIN BOARD
AKC Obedience Trial Apr 03-04, 8am-1pm, One of the first AKC events in country where mixed breed dogs compete and are judged side-by-side with purebred dogs. 544-3697. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
APL Pet Adoptions Apr 03, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats until 4 p.m. at PetSmart, 3183 South Veterans Parkway. Dogs from Ace. 544-7387, Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
APL Pet Adoptions Apr 10, 11am-2pm, Dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ace and Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall; cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 544-7387. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
Backgammon Tournament Apr 07, 14, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Business Connections 2010 Apr 13, 10am-7pm, Chamber’s annual trade show features over 100 of Springfield area’s businesses. Business After Hours 4:30pm with hor d’oeuvres and beverages ($3 for chamber members and guests). Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 788-8800.
Changing the Face of Medicine Exhibit Apr 01-02, 05-09, 12-14, 8am- 4:30pm Mon-Fri, Traveling exhibition of panels and two interactive kiosks on the history of women physicians. 217-545-2113. SIU School of Medicine Library, 801 N. Rutledge.
Dining for Success Dinner Event Apr 09, 5:30-7:30pm, Four-course dinner features instruction in business and social etiquette. $25, $10 UIS students. Reservations by Apr 2. [email protected]. or 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC).
Easter Baskets Apr 03, 10am-12pm, Easter baskets filled with house robes and seven assorted healthy drinks for the less for
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