THE CALENDAR
continued from page 51
tarists); Aug 31: Chicago; Sep 2: Moncia Hay. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Barbershop Chorus Aug 31, Sep 07, 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.
Dave Sinclair Labor Day Celebration Sep 06, 4-6pm, Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Burr Smith and Real Country. Virginia town square, 217-452-7786.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Pops Sep 06, 6-7pm, Free concert with light classical and popular arrangements suitable to every musical taste. Nelson Park, Decatur.
Music in the Park Aug 29, 4-7pm, In Town Ho Down with River Ramblers and Tom Irwin. 544-1751. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Sep 07, 7:30pm, Seattle area artist, Bryan Bowers, “Master of the Autoharp.” $9-$5. prairiegrapevine.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, (217) 454-0178.
Prairie Voices Aug 28, 6pm, Free performance of Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Piano music provided by Sonja Brady. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, 217-785-7960.
Sam and Tom Lacy Aug 29, Sep 05, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W. Spresser, Taylorville.
Summer Concert in the Park Aug 29, 6pm, Glen Gobel performs. 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 Aug 27, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Country Dancing
Aug 27, Sep 01, 03, 08, 7-10pm Wed, 7-11pm Fri, Open dance Wed and Fri. www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Country Two Step/West Coast Swing Dance Aug 30, Sep 06, 7-9pm, Every Monday. Register at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.
Dance Sep 03, 6-8pm, Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie at this free dance for individuals of all abilities. Semiformal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
West Coast Swing Dance Sep 01, 08, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
Art & Architecture
Annual Lawn Party Aug 28, 5:30-7:30pm, The Art Association of Jacksonville invites the public to an unveiling and dedication of statues in its Sculpture Garden. Also, Springfield Bonsai Society exhibit, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. $25 donation mailed to: David Strawn Art Gallery, P.O. Box 1213, Jacksonville, IL 62651. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Botanical Prairie Show Art Exhibit Aug 26-31, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5 Sat-Sun, Jeff Garland, metal sculptor, shows all new pieces including a totem pole. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Breaking the Rectangle Aug 26-27, 30-31, Sep 01-03, 06-08, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Free exhibit featuring the work of Adam Perschbacher. Reception Sep 2, 5 p.m. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Capitol Colored Pencil Artists Aug 26-28, 30-31, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, View the work of several artists. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Functional Stoneware Exhibit Aug 26-31, Sep 01-02, 10am- 5:30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm Su, The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
Historic Photography Display Aug 26-31, Sep 01-06, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, View photos of the park as far back as 1902. Exhibit chronicles the changes since its creation. 753- 6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Impressions Aug 26-27, 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 Aug 26-31, Sep 01-08, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan 30, 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 Aug 26-27, 31, Sep 01-03, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Watercolor and oil still-life paintings. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217-522-8977.
New Juried Artists Exhibit Aug 26-28, 30-31, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Twelve new juried members work on display. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.
PULP: Fact, Fiction & Fantasy Aug 27-28, 30-31, Sep 01-04, 06-08, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 2, Exhibition of forty works of handmade paper by thirty-six artists from across the United States. Opening reception Aug 27 from 5-7 p.m. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Sep 01, 5:30pm, Free one-half hour professionally-guided architectural tour highlighting Illinois Building, Hilton Springfield, Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln Library, Town House and Elijah Iles House. Meets at the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. Reception follows at Iles House. Downtown Springfield.
Splashes of Color Aug 26-28, 30, 9am-4pm Mon- Fri, 10am-2pm Sat, Paintings of Springfield artist, John Hayes. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
Children’s Corner
Family Camp Out Sep 03, 5:15pm Fri-9am Sat, Camp out at the zoo. Food and activities provided. Reservations required. $18 adult, $12 child. 753-6221. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
