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gle Bobby, his girlfriends, his married friends, and his fear of commitment. $13, $12 sr/child. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Hansel and Gretel May 13, 15-16, Jacksonville Theatre Guild, ‘Hansel and Gretel.’ 245-1402 or www.jaxtg.com. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.
Precious Memories... Return to Knollwood May 19-20, 7pm, Ken Bradbury and LLCC Theater students present interviewed residents of Knollwood Retirement Village who share stories of love, life and faith. Centenary UM Church, 331 East State Street, Jacksonville, 243-6699.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch May 13-19, 12-1pm, Matt Eck, May 13; Dennis Darling May 14; Missing Muse, May 17; Jessica Jolly, May 19. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
AfroFlow Tour May 23, 6pm, Features hip-hop recording artist and poet, Michael ‘MIKE-E’ Ellison with charismatic crowd-rocking DJ Invisible, dynamic multi-instrumentalist and versatile vocalist Kenny Watson, Master Drummer and percussionist SowandÈ Keita, and world class Senegalese bassist and singer PathÈ Jassi, promoting cancer awareness and tobacco use cessation. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Barbershop Chorus May 18, 25, 7:30-10pm, Tuesday rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4- part harmony with an interest to join. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Elvis Himselvis May 22, 7:30pm, Local Elvis sensation performs. $15, $13 seniors, $10 children. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
Fleming Academy of Performing Arts May 16, 2pm, Recital followed by a tea. 787-6556. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.
Gold Medal Recital in Piano May 22, 3pm, Free, public concert with Mariah Kaplan, winner of voice and piano awards and chosen to participate in Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. 787-1595. Sacred Heart- Griffin High School, 1601 W. Washington.
Illinois’ Got Talent May 22, 7pm, Watch the competition taking place in the LRS Theatre. $25. Presented by the Miss Illinois Scholarship Association. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Music in the Park May 23, 4-7pm, Free rhythm and blues at the Carillon with the sensational Debbie Ross Band. 544-1751. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd.
Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert May 15, 7:30pm, Family-friendly concert by storyteller/singersongwriter Heather Harlan. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 454-0178.
Sam and Tom Lacy May 16, 23, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W. Spresser, Taylorville.
Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra May 19, 7:30pm, Free Spring Concert featuring “Finlandia” by Sibelius and selections from “Symphony No.4” by Tschaikovsky. 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Doobie Brothers May 20, 7:30pm, Gold and platinum winning 70s pop/rock band. $67, $57, $42. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Vocal Recital May 22, 3pm, Free senior vocal recital with Elisabeth Grace Bombell performing. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
DANCE
Ballroom Dance May 15, 8-11pm, D&D DJ will play your favorite selections. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.
Country Dancing May 14, 19, 21, 26, 7-10pm Wed, 7-11pm Fri, Open dance. www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Country and Swing Dancing May 16, 23, 4-7pm, Every Sunday. Register at 3 p.m. Open dancing 5-7 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.
Dance May 15, 7pm, $15 a couple. Judy Kaye and Friends. 652- 3499. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.
Latin Dance/Salsa May 22, 6:30-10pm, Dance in Student Center gym. $10. www.dancingdates.com. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Polka Dance May 16, 2-5:30pm, Larry Hallar plays. $9-$8. 726-0181. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
West Coast Swing Dance May 19, 26, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Amateur Photography Display May 13-23, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, View photos of Washington Park taken by local amateur photographers who competed in contest. 753- 6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Appearances May 13-15, 18-22, 25-26, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Robert Leffler, photography; Deborah Nickelson, ceramics; Joan Beeman, multiple media. 544-2787. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Art Show May 20 & 22, 4pm-12am, Featuring the music, art and poetry of local artists. Norb Andy’s, 518 E. Capitol, 670- 1024.
Artist in Residence: SCOPE May 13-15, 18-19, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, On display is original artwork created for SCOPE, an SIU School of Medicine annual anthology. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Exhibit May 13-15, 9am-3pm Mon-Fri, Features 35 original paintings from local artists representing the IPPS. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Showroom, 4823 Rodger St, 529-9300.
Kathy Rodems May 13-15, 17-22, 24-26, 7am- 3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, Through May, artwork by Kathy Rodems. 391-0101, www.troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith May 13-26, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Sept 6, Exhibit of southern Illinois artist whose artistic footprint on the world of metalsmithing and blacksmithing is profound with objects borrowed from private and museum collections. Free. 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Larry Kanfer, A Retrospective May 13-15, 18-22, 25-26, 10am-2pm Tue-Sat, Champaign photographer’s work including Prairiescapes, Cityscapes, International and Barns of Illinois. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Morton Barker Paperweight Collection May 13-15, 17-22, 24-26, Mon- Sat, Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post- Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Old Capitol Art Fair May 15-16, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, One