sings opera and canines have human behavior figured out. $20 at APL or 544-PETS. Shilling Auditorium, Richland Community College, Decatur.
Comedian Claud Stuart Jun 18-19, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri, 8:30 Sat, Three shows of high energy. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Steve Iott Jun 18-19, 8pm Fri and Sat, A comedy whirl wind of audience interaction and unbridled hilarity. Steve Iott, the laugh Riot. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482 5233.
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 17-20, 8:30pm, Directed by Mac Warren. For info visit themuni.org. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Yearning to Breathe Free Jun 24-27, 8pm, The immigration experiences of a few families riding the RMS Campania from Liverpool, England to New York City. By Tara McClellan McAndrew, local writer, history columnist for IT. Directed by Charley Cross. For tickets call 217-632-5440 or 800- 710-9290. For info call 217-241-3241. Little Theatre. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Music: General Events
Acoustic Lunch Jun 17-18, 21, 23-25, 28, 30, 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 17, 22, 24, 29, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance includes instrumental, vocal, dance and musical theater. 753-3519. Old State Capitol.
Barbershop Chorus Jun 22, 29, 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.
Lincoln Troubadours Jun 17-30, 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.
Open Mic, Poetry Reading, Karaoke Jun 19, 7pm - 11pm, Holy Ground Coffee House, 304 W. Allen. (217) 306-2592.
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.
Sam and Tom Lacy Jun 20, 27, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W. Spresser, Taylorville.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 22, 29, 7:30pm, Tuesday night concerts during the summer, except July 6 - NO concert. Douglas Park, 400 N Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.
The Screamin’ Vatos Jun 19, 5-10pm, Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr, 529-0755.
Venice in Concert Jun 26, 8pm, Southern California band described as a mix of 70s rock ‘n rock era Aerosmith with folk storytelling of James Taylor, Earth, Wind & Fire funk, Maroon 5 pop, Craig David R&B soul, Eagles at their best harmonies. $42. sww.scfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Dance
Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Jun 18, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd, 546-9515.
Country Dancing Jun 18, 23, 25, 30, 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 21, 28, 7-9pm, Every Monday. Register at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791- 0840.
Salsa Nights Jun 26, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat of every month salsa with DJ Riq. Top 40s 12:30- 3am. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. SalsaNights[at]comcast.net. Stella Blue, S. Fifth St.
West Coast Swing Dance Jun 23, 30, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Art & Architecture
Acrylic Abstract Jun 17-19, 21-26, 28-30, 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 17-19, 22-25, 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 17-19, 22-26, 29-30, 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 Jun 17-30, Applications accepted until June 30 for juried Old Capitol Farmers Market artisan area Saturdays Jun 5 thru Oct 23, 8am-12:30pm. 544-1723. [email protected]. Downtown Springfield, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.
Cari Lepper Exhibit Jun 24-26, 11am-6pm, Martin Fine Art Gallery, 1515 S. Fifth St, 217-528-4913.
Collected: A Photographic Installation Jun 17, 21-24, 28-30, 8am-4pm Mon- Thu, Jun 7-Jul 29. Alida Duff Sullivan, Richland Community College photography instructor. LLCC James S. Murray
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