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Drumfest w/ Ben Sesar Apr 17, 12-6pm, Six acts of diverse drumming with Sesar, drummer for Grammywinning country star Brad Paisley. Barbecue. Lessons from noon to 2 p.m. Free. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr.

Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Apr 08, 7:30pm, “String Surprises.” Surprises abound in this evening of lush string music from Eastern Europe. $10-$24. 206-6160. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.

Lenten Brown Bag Concert Apr 13, 12:15-12:45pm, Helen Reed, organ. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528- 4311.

Masterworks Apr 09, 7:30pm, Millikin University’s percussion ensembles. Free. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Medici Chamber Music Society Concert Apr 10, 2pm, Violinist Julieta Mihai and pianist Jeffrey Brown. Free, donations accepted. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sixth and Lawrence, 522-3342.

Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Apr 16, 7:30pm, Orchestra and special guest Rich Ridenour present ‘Piano Pops’ salute to Big Band pianists and band leaders. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

SALMA Save the Hoogland Concert Apr 16, 8pm-12am, Springfield Area Local Music Association presents three great bands: The Micah Walk Band, The Dave Littrell Band and the Blue G’s. $8. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Springfield Classical Guitar Society Apr 16, 8pm, Javier Calderon, head of guitar program at University of Wisconsin. $12, $9 students/seniors. 726-8991. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217- 522-7331.

UIS Chorus Apr 09, 2pm, Free concert. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

DANCE

Ballroom Dance Apr 10, 4-7pm, Features the Ronnie Scott Orchestra. $15. 836-1691. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.

Central IL Singles/ Couples Dance Apr 08, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Cinderella Apr 16-17, 2pm Sat-Sun, Spectacular dancing, beautiful score, humor and more. Springfield Ballet Company production. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 544-1967.

Decatur Singles/ Couples Dance Apr 17, 5-8pm, Live Band, $10. 875-3090. Decatur Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St, Decatur.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Antiques Appraisal Event Apr 16, 1-5pm, Bring your treasurers. Appraisals by nationally-recognized antiques expert Andrew Richmond. Benefits historic Edwards Place. $7. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Art in the Garden Exhibt Apr 15-16, 18-20, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through April 28, see natureinspired art selected for Lincoln Memorial Garden Art in the Garden. Meet the artists at opening reception Apr 15, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 529-1111.

Call for Artists Apr 07-09, 11-15, 10am- 5:30pm Mon-Sat, Seeking new artists with unique, fun artwork. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.

Gallery Hours April Apr 07-10, 12-17, 19-20, 1- 3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Exhibit Gallery Hours “Allison Pratt - paintings.” David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.

Juried College Exhibit Apr 07-09, 11-16, 18-20, Throughout the month of April view juried college students work. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.

Lay of the Land: Sustain 2011 Apr 07-08, 11-15, 18-20, 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 Apr 07-16, 8:30am-8:30pm Mon-Fri, 1-5 Sat, Carterville artist Drew Tucker. Layman Gallery, Lincoln College McKinstry Library, 300 Keokuk St, Lincoln.

Personalities Paint Apr 09, 6-9pm, Twenty-seven paintings by local celebrities. Live art auction and exhibition. $25. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

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.

Two Views-One Vision Apr 07-08, 12-15, 19-20, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Vivid pastel and watercolor paintings of Chicago artists and designers, Chris and Richmond Jones. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217-522-8977.

We’ve Got Rhythm Apr 08-09, 12-16, 19-20, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Apr 8-May 14, Toni Wrightsman (Oil/Acrylic); Rose Hutchcraft (Oil/Acrylic); Roland Folse (Ceramics/Woodworking). Reception Apr. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.

FILM & TELEVISION

Blue Gold: World Water Wars Apr 18, 6pm, Award-winning documentary screening about world water crisis and discussion with Stefano Longo. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.

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, 1-2:30pm, First feature-length 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.

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.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Apr 09, 8-10am, Kids 12 and under. Food, photo-ops, egg hunt. $8-$9, $6-$7 per child. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.

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 08, 15, 8-10pm, Popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206- 8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.

NATURE

Blossom Time Hikes Apr 10, 17, 2pm, Hike the garden paths while the trees and flowers are in bloom. Free. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Spring Floral Display Apr 07-10, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, (Lily Give-A-Way April 12, 12pm-4pm. Bring Container.) 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.

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