St. Cabrini Fall Festival Sep 12, 11am-5pm, Free fest with Music-Magician Luke Hayes, Band-Hat Trick, children’s games, white elephant,
THE CALENDAR
raffles (including handmade quilt), health fair, and food and beverages available to purchase. St.
Cabrini, 1020 N. Milton, 217-522- 8555.
Traditional Music Festival Sep 10-12, 6:30-10pm Fri, 10am-5pm Sat-Sun, Clogging and more than 100 traditional and bluegrass musicians. $4 donation, $10 family. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Lots of Gems Book Sale Sep 11-12, 9am-5pm Sat, 12- 5pm Sun, Becker Library is making room for new books and holding a used book sale, 525- 1420, ext. 235. Benedictine University at Springfield.
SPOKEN WORD
Broadway Beat Variety Show Sep 02, 09, 9pm, Open mic for music, comedy, poetry and spoken word. Hosted by Ted Keylon and Alan Perry. Broadway Nites, 210 Broadway St.
Expressions in the Dark Sep 03, 9:30pm, Poets, comedians, musicians open mic. $10.
Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
THEATER & COMEDY
A Long Way Home Sep 10-12, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, A stage adaptation of “Lost Survivor” by Thomas R. Jones. $20. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Chicago Sep 03-05, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, $20 adult, $18 senior. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Comedian Dr. Gonzo Sep 10-11, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, The Doc of Comedy Rock, emerges from retirement to help pay the final construction expenses for TEN 5 ART, the gallery across the street from the comedy club. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482 5233.
New Salem Harmony Sep 03-04, 8pm, Story of New Salem as you’ve never heard it, featuring the words of Lincoln’s contemporaries, traditional era music and original
songs. Tickets 217-632-5440 800-710-9290. Info 241-3241. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Sep 02-03, 07-10, 14-15, 12- 1pm, Thu - Tom Irwin; Fri - Dennis Darling alternating with Thistle and Thyme; Mon - Matt Eck; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Jessica Jolly. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Sep 02, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor instrumental, vocal, dance or musical theater performance. Sep 2: Moncia Hay. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Barbershop Chorus Sep 07, 14, 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.
Barry Cloyd Sep 04, 6pm, Barry Cloyd, guitarist and storyteller, performs.
Love offering/donation basis. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.
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. 424-3774.
Music Under the Dome Sep 12, 4pm, Native American flutist David Tell will perform and discuss his musical instruments. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
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.
Sam and Tom Lacy Sep 05, 12, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W.
Spresser, Taylorville.
Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra Rehearsal Sep 15, 7-9pm, Under the direction of Richard Haglund, this orchestra meets for rehearsal. Non-professional musicians, all skill levels, invited to join - no auditions or fees. 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Springfield Municipal Band Patriots Day Concert Sep 11, 7pm, Special encore performance as the band closes its 74th anniversary season of concerts in the park. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 789- 2964.
UIS Music Showcase Sep 15, 7:30pm, World premiere of a new musical work, ‘Song and Spirit,’ by Dr. William Davis, commissioned for the 40th Anniversary. Free and open to public. 206-6240. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
DANCE
Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Sep 10, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack
plays. 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville.
Country Dancing Sep 03, 08, 10, 15, 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 Sep 06, 13, 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. Semi-formal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
Lvs2dance.Party Sep 11, 7-11pm, Features swing, cha cha, two-step, line dancing and more. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217- 791-0840.
Rockballet: The 1970s Sep 11-12, 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Experience Springfield Ballet’s production of Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Electric Light
