THE CALENDAR
Dance Apr 01, 7-9pm, Free dance the first Friday of every month for individuals of all abilities. Semiformal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
Art & Architecture
Bob Dixon Pottery Mar 31, Apr 01-02, 06, 11am- 6pm Wed-Fri, 10am Sat , New work by internationally known potter Bob Dixon. Martin Fine Art Gallery, 1515 S. Fifth St, 217-652-2873.
Buried Fable Mar 31, Apr 01, 8am-4pm Mon- Fri, Through April 1, paintings by Palmer artist Amanda Greive. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Gallery Hours April Apr 03, 05-06, 1-3pm Sun, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, Exhibit Gallery Hours “Allison Pratt - paintings.” David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Hand-Beaded Antique Jewelry Mar 31, Apr 01-02, 04-06, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Featuring artist Sue Sitki’s necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753- 0262.
Horizons Art Show Apr 01-03, 12-4pm Fri-Sun, Through April 23, Featured Artist is water colorist Janet Smith. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 217-971- 7431.
Lay of the Land: Sustain 2011 Through Apr 22, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, 11am-8pm Fri, Artists Karen Bondarchuk and Terrence Campagna addressing sustainability and environmental conservation. Reception April 22, 5:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.
Lincoln is Bigger Than Me Mar 31, Apr 01-06, 8:30am- 8:30pm Mon-Fri, 1-5 Sat, Carterville artist Drew Tucker. Layman Gallery, Lincoln College McKinstry Library, 300 Keokuk St, Lincoln.
Pastiche: Art Formed from Disparate Sources Mar 31, Apr 01-02, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri. 10am-3pm Sat, Through Apr 2, Work from Anne Bagby, Lois James, K. Daphne Koop and Mary Frances. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Personalities Paint Apr 09, 6-9pm, Twenty-seven paintings by local celebrities. Live art auction and exhibition. $25. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Photography Contest Amateur photography contest sponsored by Washington Park Botanical Garden and PSC Digital. Deadline April 18, 4 p.m. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Apr 09, 5:30-7:30pm, Features Carolyn Owen Sommer and small, affordable paintings by members. Acoustic music of Dave Ross. Free, open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Mar 31, Apr 01-06, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Eclectic array of new acquisitions and rarely-seen works from museum’s collections made predominantly by nonprofessional artists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
Two Views-One Vision Mar 31, Apr 01, 05-06, 10am- 2pm Tue-Fri, Vivid pastel and watercolor paintings of Chicago artists and designers, Chris and Richmond Jones. Reception Apr 01, 5-7pm, Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217- 522-8977.
Visual Harmonies Mar 31, Apr 01-02, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Feb 25 through Apr 2, Dan Grossman (oil); Felicia Olin (mixed media); Janet Seitz Carlson (glass). H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Film & Television
Film Series: My Dog Tulip Apr 10, 1 and 4pm, Apr 12, 7pm, Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 523-2631.
Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture Apr 10, 1pm, First featurelength documentary about revolutionary Chicago architect that influenced Frank Lloyd Wright. Introduction and question session with director, Mark Richard Smith. 788-9452. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.
Children’s Corner
An American Ice Princess and Her Doll Apr 09, 1:30-3:30pm, Spring skating event and tea party. Free skating and rental. Goodie bag and more. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 652-5226.
Storytime Apr 06, 13, 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.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Apr 09, 10am-4pm, “Earth Smart.” Create earth-friendly crafts and learn how to save money and resources. Ages 4-8. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
Science
Evening Science Series Lecture Apr 13, 7-8:30pm, “Navigating the Illinois River: Archaeology, History, and Natural History” with Dr. Michael Wiant. Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
Star Parties Apr 01, 08, 8-10pm, John Martin, assistant professor of astronomy/physics hosts this popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206- 8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.
Nature
Cachet Club of Springfield Geranium Sale Mar 31, Apr 01-06, Order by Apr 9, $2.25. Apr. 28, 8am-6pm pickup. Proceeds to United Cerebral Palsy, Camp COCO, Camp Care-aLot and Sojourn Shelter. 787-2882. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.
Lily Give-A-Way Apr 12, 12pm-4pm or 8am-4pm members , Garden giving away free Easter lilies bulbs from Spring Floral Display. Bring your own containers. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Midwest-Great Lakes Society of Ecological Restoration Chapter Meeting Apr 01-03, 11am registration, “Linkages between Ecological Restoration and Ecosystem Sustainability”. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza.
