Books & Authors
Tara McClellan McAndrew Book Signing Jul 10, 12-2pm, Award-winning Springfield history writer signs copies of her new book ‘Stories of Springfield: Life in Lincoln’s Town.’ The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfield St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965- 3641.
Tara McClellan McAndrew Book Signing Jul 13, 7pm, Award-winning Springfield history writer gives a talk about Springfield history and signs copies of her new book ‘Stories of Springfield: Life in Lincoln’s Town.’, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Theater & Comedy
Alan Perry Comedy Showcase Jul 07, 14, 9pm, Broadway Nites, 210 Broadway St.
Comedian Dan Mengini Jul 09-10, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri, 8:30pm Sat, Performing three shows for the weekend. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-5653.
Comedian Matt Holt Jul 02-03, 8pm Fri-Sat, Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
Comedian Mike Armstrong Jul 09-10, 8pm Fri and Sat, This ex cop says, “You have the right to remain silly....”, Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Grease - The School Edition Jul 09-11, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Jul 9-11, 16-18. Lively and fun musical. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Into The Woods Jul 02, 07-11, 8:30pm, Jul 2-11, Directed by Doug Hahn and Gary Shull. For info visit themuniorg. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
The Yellow Wallpaper Jul 02-03, 6pm and 8pm, Back by popular demand, story of a woman, played by Aasne Vigesaa, whose physician husband has confined her to the bedroom. Not suitable for children. Directed by Kevin Purcell. Free. Reservations required (accepted on voice mail), 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Music: General Events
4th of July Organ Concert Jul 04, 6:30-8pm, 10th Annual Patriotic Sing-a-long Concert with Mark Gifford, Organ and Damien Kaplan, percussion. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd, 217- 787-3445.
Acoustic Lunch Jul 01-02, 05, 07-09, 12, 14, 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 Jul 01, 06, 08, 13, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance includes instrumental, vocal, dance and musical theater. July 1: Kathryn Raistrick. July 6: MUNI - Into the Woods. July 8: John T. Crips, Jr. & Ada Lou. July 13: HCFTA - Grease. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Barbershop Chorus Jul 06, 13, 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.
Lincoln Troubadours Jul 01-14, 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.
Sam and Tom Lacy Jul 04, 11, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W. Spresser, Taylorville.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jul 06, 13, 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 Jul 04, 6pm. Community Summer Band on July 4. Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Summer Concert in the Park Jul 11, 6pm, Two By Two performs. Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Dance
Country Dancing Jul 02, 07, 09, 14, 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 Jul 04-05, 11-12, 7-9pm, Every Monday. Register at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.
Lvs2dance.Party Jul 03, 6:30-10pm, Features swing, cha cha, two-step, line dancing and more. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.
West Coast Swing Dance Jul 07, 14, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Art & Architecture
All Star Event Jul 13, 5-8pm, Family event with baseball inspired crafts, games and the All Star game playing on the back wall. In conjunction with the exhibition: Play Ball: The Art of American’s Favorite Pastime. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
Collected: A Photographic Installation Jul 01, 05-08, 12-14, 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.
Impressions Jul 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Through August 27, Lynn Hotes, mixed media; Jo Ann Gross, mixed media; Jim Johnston,painting and photography. Artist reception July 10. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith Jul 01-14, 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 Jul 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 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 Jul 01-03, 05-10, 12-14, Mon-Sat, Large and prestigious collection of paper
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