Chuck Prophet
Friday, Oct. 22, 8pm
Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787 $20, $15 in advance
MUSIC | Rockin’ radical
You might have seen or heard this musician on “Austin City Limits,” “Letterman,” or via “True Blood’s” episode two closing song. WUIS Bedrock Series and E&F Distributing Company bring political songwriter and prolific rock ’n’ roll classicist to the Hoogland Center for the Arts on Oct. 22. With a wide range and height of credits, Prophet is working hard to live up to all meanings of his name. Tom Irwin & the Hayburners open the show.
THE CALENDAR
Mike Super Oct 24, 4pm, Interactive magic experience by winner of NBC’s hit TV Show Phenomenon. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.
Now and Forever Oct 23, 2pm, Drama about Mary Lincoln with Pam Brown, written and directed by famed central Illinois playwright Ken Bradbury. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
Seasons of Life Oct 28-31, 7pm Thu-Fri, 2pm Sat-Sun, Mature Mob, Senior Center group, variety show production. $15. 528-8001, ex 118. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.
The Heidi Chronicles Oct 22-24, 28-30, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer-Prize and Tony-award winning humorous play about a woman’s coming of-age. UIS Studio Theatre, UIS. 206-6160.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Oct 21-22, 26-29, 12-1pm, Thu - Tom Irwin; Fri - Dennis Darling; Mon - Matt Eck; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Chuck Prophet Oct 22, 8pm, Prolific rock ‘n’ roll classicist with razoredged one-liners camouflaged in a slack-jawed drawl and songs about heartbreak and everyman heroism. $20. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Costumed Dinner Concert Oct 28, 6:30pm, The Fleming Academy of Performing Arts performs dressed in costume. Costumes encouraged. Tickets 787-6556. flemingacademy.com. Pizza Machine, 107 W. Cook St.
Dave Rudolf Halloween Spooktacular Oct 22, 6:30pm, Free family event open to public. Ghoulishly delightful, but not too scary interactive musical show with sound effects, props and more. Student Union. 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Goosebumps Organ Concert /Electronic Light Show Oct 30, 7-8:15pm, Dress in all black or all white, as a historical hero or in street clothes for dramatic and evocative music, dance and electronic lighting. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Halloween Pops Oct 29, 8pm, Spooky, silent film projected above orchestra. Dancing with the MONsters and costume contest. For tickets call 206-6160. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Oct 22, 7:30pm, “Bach Rocks.” All Bach, all Brandenburg. Delightful masterpieces; the rocks of the Baroque repertoire. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Jeff Brandt Oct 23, 2pm and 7pm, Branson Impressionist and Country Entertainer Jeff Brandt. $17. Proceeds benefit Crimestoppers of Morgan/Scott counties. 800- 280-9757. Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville.
LLCC Recital Series Oct 24, 4pm, Tubenvernugen II: The Joy of Tuba. Todd Cranson, tuba, with Maryna Meshcherska, piano and
