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.
Slice of Pie Film Short and Musical Concert Apr 16, 7-9pm, Listen to actors/musicians Rick and Laura Hall. $15. Register, 786- 2292. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
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.
Dance
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Apr 15, 8-11pm, New Delmars play. 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. Decatur Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St, Decatur, 875-3090.
P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Apr 17, 2-5:30pm, Heritage Band. $10, $9 members. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Art & Architecture
Art in the Garden Exhibit Apr 15-16, 18-23, 25-27, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through April 28, see nature-inspired 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.
Bob Dixon Pottery Apr 14-16, 20-23, 27, 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.
Call for Artists Apr 14-15, 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 14-17, 19-24, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Exhibit Gallery Hours “Allison Pratt - paintings.”, David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Horizons Art Show Apr 15-17, 22-23, 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.
Juried College Exhibit Apr 14-16, 18-23, 25-27, Throughout the month of April view juried college students work. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.
Lincoln is Bigger Than Me Apr 14-16, 8:30am-8:30pm Mon-Fri, 1-5 Sat, Carterville artist Drew Tucker. Layman Gallery, Lincoln College McKinstry Library, 300 Keokuk St, Lincoln.
Painting Exhibit Apr 14-16, 18-23, 25-27, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Acrylics by David Balmer. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Photo Mosaics Apr 14-16, 18-21, 10am-5:30pm Mon- Sat , Artist Martha Kichinko. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753- 0262.
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.
The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Apr 14-27, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12- 5pm Sun, Eclectic array of new acquisitions and rarely-seen works from museum’s collections made predominantly by non-professional artists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
Third Thursday Art Show Apr 21, 5pm-12am, Art for show and sale by over 47 local artists. Food and music. Free. Charley’s Club at Cafe Andiamo, 206 S. Sixth St, 217-523-3262.
Two Views-One Vision Apr 14-15, 19-22, 26-27, 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 14-16, 19-23, 26-27, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Apr 8-May 14, Toni Wrightsman (Oil/Acrylic); Rose Hutchcraft (Oil/Acrylic); Roland Folse (Ceramics/Woodworking). H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Film & Television
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Apr 21, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953- 4378.
Zombie Day Double Feature Apr 23, 6pm-1am, “Shaun of the Dead,” “Zombieland” Costumes not required, 21 and over, silent auctions, prizes, awards. Springfield’s Zombie Walk hosts to raise money for charity. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-753-3220.
Children’s Corner
Easter Egg Hunt Apr 16, 10am, Kids up to 12 years are invited to hunt and have picture taken with Easter Bunny. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Fiddlehead Naturalists Apr 19, 9:30am-12pm, Six-session series for 3 to 5 years old meets once a week for two and a half hours on Tuesday mornings. $75. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.
Jim Gill Family Concert Apr 14, 6:30-7:30pm, Interactive event with face painting and more at 6 p.m. Bring own blanket. Free, tickets at Student Life Office. 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
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