Prairie Voices Jun 19, 6pm, Music and poetry of central Illinois compiled by Kevin Purcell, staring actors Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Piano music by Sonja Brady. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, (217) 785-9363.
Seussical Jun 11-20, 8:30pm, Directed by Mac Warren. For info themuni.org.
The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Jun 10-11, 14, 16-18, 21, 23, 12-1pm, Missing Muse (Mon), Jessica Jolly (Wed), Matt Eck (Thu) and Dennis Darling (every other Fri beginning May 28). 391-0101. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Jun 10, 15, 17, 22, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance includes instrumental, vocal, dance and musical theater. June 10: Springfield Area Youth Jazz Band. June 15: MUNI- Seussical. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Barbershop Chorus Jun 15, 22, 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.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Jun 18, 8pm, New Orleans-style outdoor musical celebration with savory Creole dishes and full length performance by the Crescent City’s most famous musical citizens and Grammy award winners, BeauSoleil. $22. For more info or tickets call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Capital Chamber Singers with Joel Tinsley Hall Jun 12, 6pm, Wine and cheese garden party along with concert by Capital Chamber Singers and guest soloist Joel Tinsley Hall. $30. Benefits Woodlawn Farm. 243-5678. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245- 3248.
International Carillon Festival Jun 10-12, 7-8:30pm, Free concerts nightly except Wednesday performed by carillonneurs from France, Netherlands and USA. Fireworks on Friday at 9pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the beautiful music of 67 bells. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.
Lincoln Troubadours Jun 15-23, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm, The Lincoln Troubadours free concert, “We Are Coming Father Abraham - Songs of the Lincoln Era.” Trutter Center. For info call 786-2319. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Parrots of the Caribbean Jun 20, 7pm, Jimmy Buffett Tribute band. $25 adults, $23 seniors/students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Smoking Joe Kubek & Bnois King Jun 12, 8pm, One of the hottest electric guitar players on blues scene today teamed with jazz guitarist and singer King of Louisiana make up this Dallas duo. WUIS Bedrock 66 Series. $20, $15 tickets available until 5 p.m. show day. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 15, 22, 7:30pm, Tuesday night concerts during the summer, except July 6 - NO concert. Douglas Park, 400 N Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.
Summer Concert in the Park Jun 13, 6pm, Gospel Gals perform. Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
DANCE
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Jun 11, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd, 546-9515.
Country Dancing Jun 11, 16, 18, 23, 7-10pm Wed, 7- 11pm Fri, Open dance. www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Country Two Step/ West Coast Swing Dance Jun 13, 20, 7-9pm, Every Sunday. Register at 3 p.m. Open dancing 5-7 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.
West Coast Swing Dance Jun 16, 23, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Acrylic Abstract Jun 10-12, 14-19, 21-23, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Pat Kreppert’s work on display through June. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Appearances Jun 10-12, 15-19, 22-23, 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.
Artist in Residence: Season of Rebirth Jun 11-12, 15-19, 22-23, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, Artwork inspired by nature of Tisha Rooney, classically trained artist who studied at Ringling College of Art and Design. Free public reception June 11, 6-8 p.m. Meet artist, poetry readings and refreshments. Artist’s remarks at 7 p.m. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Call for Artisans Applications accepted until June 30 for juried Old Capitol Farmers Market artisan area Saturdays Jun 5-Oct 23, 8am- 12:30pm. 544-1723. [email protected].
Collected: A Photographic Installation Jun 10, 14-17, 21-23, 8am-4pm Mon- Thu, Jun 7-Jul 29. Alida Duff Sullivan, Richland Community College photography instructor. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith Jun 10-23, 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.
LMG Art in the Garden Jun 10-12, 14-19, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Nature-inspired art exhibit includes pastel, watercolor and acrylic. 529-1111. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Larry Kanfer, A Retrospective Jun 10-12, 15-19, 22-23, 10am-2pm Tue-Sat, Champaign photographer’s work including Prairiescapes, Cityscapes, International and Barns of Illinois. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
MacArthur Boulevard Artists Market Jun 12, 19, 9am-3pm, Four Saturdays in June view the fine art of local artists. New artists each week. MacArthur Boulevard Business Association sponsors. Town & Country Shopping Center, 2403 S. Macarthur Blvd, 217-787-2089.
Play Ball Exhibit Jun 12, 14-19, 21-23, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Play Ball: The Art of America’s Favorite Pastime. 523- 2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
SAA Accepting Art Proposals Individual and group exhibitions sought through July 31, 2010. Proposals juried. For more info and application call 523- 2631 or visit springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
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