THE CALENDAR
Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Jan 21, 7:30pm, “Cosmopolitan Classics” of symphonies that will transport you around Europe. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.
Millikin University Choir Jan 23, 7pm, Nationally recognized choir. Tickets not required. Freewill offering. St. Patrick’s Church, 407 E. Eldorado, Decatur, 217-429-5363.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Jan 22, 7:30pm, Stories and dulcimer playing with Mike Anderson, well known local musician and school teacher. Donation: $10, $9 seniors, $8 members, $5 students, $25 for family. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Dance
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Jan 21, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Country Dancing Jan 21, 26, 28, Feb 02, 7-10pm Wed, 7-11pm Fri, Open dance Wed and Fri. www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Jan 23, 2pm, DCDC boats the world’s largest collection of African-American choreographed contemporary dance. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.
Tango Buenos Aires Jan 28, 8pm, Authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango. $42, $37, $20. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Art & Architecture
Art Is Not a Trifle Jan 20-22, 24-26, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through January 26, The Springfield Art Association and its Collections, 1914-1930. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Automatonophobia: Jeff Williams Jan 25-28, Feb 01-02, 10am- 2pm Tue-Fri, Through March 18, New paintings by Springfield legend Jeff Williams. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217-522-8977.
Brown Bag Art Lecture Jan 28, 12pm, Katie Rasmussen, SAA education coordinator, presents “What’s in a Name: Signature as a Sign of Gesture or Witness?” and looks at works by Jan van Eyck, Jackson Pollock and more. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Improvisational Pieces Jan 20-22, 25-29, Feb 01-02, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Jan14-Feb 19, Gary Groves, mixed media; Tom Short, multiple media. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
January Gallery Hours Jan 20-23, 25-30, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, On exhibit is Kevin Veara, paintings/illustrations and Toni Freesen, acrylic paintings. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Mentosha: I Can’t Live A Day Without It Jan 20-22, 24-29, 31, Feb 01-02, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Collaboration between Thom Whalen, LLCC professor of art, and Shane Harris, UIS art faculty member with eyecatching colors and titillating organic forms. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Nudes Exhibition Jan 22, Free event, 18 and older only. The Imagine Foundation At the Asa Talcott House, 859 Grove St, Jacksonville, 473-2726.
Photography Exhibit Jan 20-22, 24-29, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, Acrylics exhibit by artist Kathy Adams runs through January. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Third Thursday Art Show Jan 20, 5pm-12am, Hors d’oeuvres, music: Jacob Byers, Job Conger, Jessica Jolly, End Times Duo Plus One, Casey Cantrall, Long Story Short. All ages, no cover. Cafe Andiamo, 204 S. Sixth St, 217-691-1301.
Film & Television
Film Series: Last Train Home Jan 30, 1pm and 4pm, Feb 01, 7pm, 2011 Springfield Art Association Molly Schlich Film Fest. Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 523- 2631.
Slow Food Film Festival Jan 28, 6:30-9pm, Slow Food Springfield, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, U of I Extension present “DIRT! The Movie.” Panel discussion follows. $5. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-968-5512.
The Lebowski Experience Jan 29, 2pm, Movie viewing, trivia, costume contest, prizes, bowling, drink specials, Joe Frew band, karaoke. Tickets online or at door. thelebowskiexperience.com. AMF Laketown Lanes, 3220 Stanton St, 217- 529-1666.
Children’s Corner
Storytime Jan 26, Feb 02, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Westminster Cooperative Preschool Open House Jan 21, 12:30-2pm, Classroom tours and information about the program for children 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1. 522-4415. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
Science
Carrol C. Hall Science Program Jan 29, 1-3pm, “Lab Rats” for grades 6-8. Turn a CD into a spectrograph, DNA extraction kit from ordinary kitchen materials and more with Dr. Shawn Carlson. Register by Jan. 24. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Nature
Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club Jan 25, 6-8pm, Showing of “Tar Creek,” the worst environmental disaster you’ve never heard of in Oklahoma. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.
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