THE CALENDAR
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Feb 12, 8pm, 7pm concert comments, Get a rousing start to your Valentine’s Day with pianist and former Miss Illinois, Jade Simmons, in Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm” Variations. $10-$42. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Feb 05, 7:30pm, ‘Young Artists’ concert featuring five Millikin University students as soloists. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424- 6318.
Organist William Neil Feb 05, 7:30pm, One of the most sought after keyboard artists in U.S. Neil is organist for the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. 245-3048. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245-3048.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Feb 08, 7:30pm, Springfield singer/songwriters Tom Irwin and Ken Carlyle. $10, $9 seniors, $5 students, $25 for family. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Rodney Carrington Feb 10, 7:30-10pm, Country singer Rodney Carrington and his “Laughter’s Good” tour. $42. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Valendine Swing Night Feb 12, 5-10pm, Enjoy a romantic evening of dinner and dancing featuring the Sande Hackel Orchestra. $50 couple. Reserve by Feb. 9, 422-5911. Hickory Point Golf Course Club House, 727 Weaver Road, Forsyth, 217-422- 5911.
DANCE
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Feb 04, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. Open to public. 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road.
Country Dancing Feb 04, 09, 11, 16, 7-10pm Wed, 7- 11pm Fri, Open dance Wed and Fri. www.pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 791-0840.
Kuumba Dance Troupe Feb 11, 1-2pm, Youth ages 9-22 who express their creativity through dance and praise while giving honor to their creator. Student Union, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Automatonophobia: Jeff Williams Feb 03-04, 08-11, 15-16, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Through March 18, New paintings by Springfield legend Jeff Williams. Opening reception Feb. 4 , 5-7 p. m. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217-522-8977.
Call for Artists Feb 03-16, Original work sought for juried exhibition and to participate in Art in the Garden, April 30. Rules and forms at lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
February Gallery Hours Feb 06, 08-13, 15-16, 1-3pm Sun, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, Jason Scott Embry Collection. Feb 05, 6-8pm, Gallery Opening. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Improvisational Pieces Feb 03-05, 08-12, 15-16, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Jan14-Feb 19, Gary Groves, mixed media; Tom Short, multiple media. Art’s reception Jan. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Joan Burmeister Exhibit Feb 03-04, 08-11, 15-16, 11am- 9:30pm Tue-Thu, 11am-10:30 , Through March 4, “African Stories,” multimedia series by artist Joan Burmeister. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson St, 528-1294.
Mentosha: I Can’t Live A Day Without It Feb 03, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Collaboration between Thom Whalen, LLCC professor of art, and Shane Harris, UIS art faculty member with eye-catching colors and titillating organic forms. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Mi America/My America Feb 03, 07-10, 14-16, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through Mar 23, Large silk screen prints by artist, writer, U of C at Davis Chicana/o studies professor Carlos Francisco Jackson. Lecture, reception Feb. 17. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
Moments In Time: A Rob O’Dell Retrospective Feb 03-04, 07-11, 14-16, Features watercolor paintings of Decatur-born artist who exhibited around the world and won numerous awards. Opening reception and talk Feb. 4, 5-7:30 p.m. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
Peaceable Kingdom: Bryce Speed Feb 03, 6pm, Paintings on display by Bryce Speed. MacMurray College, Putnam Center for the Arts, Applebee Gallery, Jacksonville, 479-7181.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Exhibit/Reception Feb 04, 5-8pm, “Heartfelt Watercolors” dessert reception and exhibit in conjunction with first Fridays. Free, open to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 217-544-2727.
Ten 5 Art Gallery Opening Exhibition Feb 03-05, 08-12, 15-16, 4-8pm Tue- Sat, Through March 8, inaugural exhibition featuring the art of professional and local artists in a variety of media. Ten 5 Art Gallery, 105 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
FILM & TELEVISION
Amasong Chorus: Documentary/Discussion Feb 05, 4pm, Documentary on awardwinning regional ensemble with guest speaker Kristina Boerger who founded the choir. Free. url.uis.edu/singingout. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6245.
Black History Month Event Feb 03, 6pm, Screening and discussion of the documentary Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6605.
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