Artist on the Plaza Jul 29, Aug 03, 05, 10, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor instrumental, vocal, dance or musical theater performance. Jul 29: Frank Trompeter Lounge Act. Aug 3: Russel Brazzel. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Barbershop Chorus Aug 03, 10, 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.
Frank’s Discount Lounge Act Jul 29, 12-1pm, Artist on the Plaza - Frank T’s Discount Lounge Act is a fun musical trip through Sinatra Land, jazz, blues and old-school lounge classics like Feelings and People Who Need People. Performing as Frank E. Rambelon, The Finest Lounge Singer in All Sangamon County, he also re-interprets songs by the Beatles and Eminem, in the Lounge Singer Way. Accompanied by pianist Chris Miller, who tries to keep a straight face. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, 753-3519.
Lincoln Troubadours Jul 29-31, Aug 01-11, 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.
Rick and Laura Hall Jul 30, 8pm, Film and television actor and writer with his wife who is the band leader on Whose Line is it Anyway perform music, storytelling and more. 7 p.m. pre-show, Hall’s short film Slice of Pie. $12-$7. 241-3241. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Songs of the Civil War Jul 30, 3:30pm, Bob Welch followed by string band Banjulele performing old time American songs at 4:30 p.m. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Aug 03, 7:30pm, Tuesday night concerts during the summer. Douglas Park, 400 N Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.
Summer Concert in the Park Aug 08, 6pm, Jubilee Singers perform. Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Taylor Hicks Aug 10, 7:30pm, Fifth-season American Idol winner and soul patrol leader performs. $32, $27, $22. 206-616022. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Dance
Country Dancing Jul 30, Aug 02, 04, 7-10pm Wed, 7-11pm Fri, Open dance. 7-9pm Mon - Country Two Step/West Coast Swing featuring Marilyn Ferry, www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Salsa Nights Jul 31, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat of every month salsa with DJ Riq. Top 40s 12:30-3am. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. [email protected]. Stella Blue, S. Fifth St.
West Coast Swing Dance Aug 04, 11, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Art & Architecture
Botanical Prairie Show Art Exhibit Jul 29-31, Aug 01-11, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5 Sat-Sun, Jeff Garland, metal sculptor, shows all new pieces including a totem pole. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Collected: A Photographic Installation Jul 29, 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.
First Fridays Aug 06, 5-8pm, Music by Sarah Schneider, live art and the work of 12 new juried artists. Refreshments. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 217-544-2727.
Garland’s Exhibit Jul 29-31, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Featured is special political exhibit by juried artist member Jeff Garland. Closing party July 31, 5-8 p.m. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.
Impressions Jul 29-31, Aug 03-07, 10-11, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through August 27, Lynn Hotes (Acrylic Paintings and Collage), Cyd LaBonte (Mixed Media and Jewelry), and Sheri Ramsey (Pastel). H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith Jul 29-31, Aug 01-11, 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.
Marilyn Mikols Jul 29-30, Aug 03-06, 10-11, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Watercolor and oil still-life paintings. Opening reception July 29, 5-7 p.m. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217-522-8977.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Aug 04, 5:30pm, Free one half hour professionally-guided tour highlighting downtown architectural facts and structures. Meets at the Lincoln statue at the new Capitol, Second and Capitol. Downtown Springfield.
Play Ball Exhibit Jul 29-31, Aug 02-07, 09-11, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through August 21, Play Ball: The Art of America’s Favorite Pastime. 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.
Summer Art Show Jul 30-31, Aug 01, 07-08, 12- 4pm Sat and Sun, Watercolor, woodcarving, photography and more. All art marked down. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg.
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