Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 01, 12:15-12:45pm, Vintage Brass Band Quartet free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays during Advent. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Drumline LIVE! Nov 21, 7pm, Versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
FREE George Moss Concert Nov 21, 6:30pm, Rising hip-hop sensation George Moss. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S Koke Mill Rd, 217-793-9760.
Jamey Johnson Dec 01, 8-11pm, Country star Jamey Johnson with special guest Josh Thompson. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.
Pianist Norman Bemelmans Nov 20, 7:30pm, Lyrical subtlety and virtuosic power that receives enthusiastic critical acclaim. 245- 3248. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Sam and Tom Lacy Nov 21, 28, 12-3pm, For more info call 713-2800. Gambinos Louisiana Restaurant, 923 W. Spresser, Taylorville.
DANCE
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Nov 19, 8-11pm, Judy Kaye. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Nov 26, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road.
P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Nov 21, 2-5:30pm, Heritage Band plays. $10, $9 members. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
West Coast Swing Dance Nov 24, Dec 01, 6:45-9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
West Coast Swing/Country Dancing Nov 19-21, 24, 26-28, Dec 01, 3- 5pm Sun, 7pm Wed and Fri, Every Wed, Fri and Sun and first Saturday of month is Loves to Dance 7-11 p.m. Ballroom with Kathy Hampstead 7-11 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec 18. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Brown Bag Art Lecture Nov 19, 12-1pm, Betsy Dollar, SAA executive director and accomplished papermaking artist, “Hand Papermaking - Industry and Artistry.” Coffee and cookies, sack lunches welcome. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith Nov 18-30, Dec 01, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan 12, 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.
Linda Post Lucas Nov 18-20, 22-27, 29-30, 7am- 3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, Exhibit “Waiting for Spring Flowers” runs through November. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Marsha Robinett Exhibit Nov 18-21, 23-28, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Through Nov 28, Marsha Robinett, watercolorist. Closed November 25. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243- 9390.
Object Code: Mike Miller Nov 18, 22-25, 29-30, Dec 01, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through Dec. 1, Works relating to digital culture. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
Photography Exhibit: Ginny Lee Nov 18, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Through Nov. 18, Exhibit of photography by Springfield native Ginny Lee. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Revelations Nov 19-20, 26-27, 10am-5pm Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec 23, Featured artists are Jane Frey (oil), Gloria Josserand (ceramic/pastel/jewelry), Jerry Josserand (ceramics/jewelry). H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Shimmering Holiday Nov 18-20, 22-27, 29-30, Dec 01, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Nov. through Dec. A mini gallery and great original art for your holiday shopping. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.
The Eclectic Collective Nov 18-19, 22-26, 29-30, Nov 1-30, Group exhibit of art by members of The Eclectic Collective during library hours. 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville.
Unique Jewelry Exhibit Nov 18-20, 22-27, 29-30, Dec 01, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Featuring unique jewelry created with gold, silver, leather and gemstones by Leslie Smith. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
Winter Solstice Art Show Nov 19-21, 26-28, 12-4pm Fri- Sun, Holiday season show in all mediums. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 971-7431.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Family Reading Night Nov 18, 6:30-8pm, Games, Thanksgiving craft and bring your Legos for a Family Lego Building Competition!, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
ABATE Chapter Meeting Nov 18, 7pm, Monthly Lincoln Land Chapter Meeting, third Thursday of every Month. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-836- 3336.
Cancer Support Group for Women Nov 23, 5:30pm, Relaxing atmosphere for all to share feelings, stories and knowledge. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 545-7654.
Central Illinois Referral Network Nov 24, Dec 01, 7:45am, Every Wed, Little over an hour gathering for referrals and new business opportunities discussion. The Real Estate Group, 3701 West Wabash Ave.
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