THE CALENDAR

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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Deadline is Friday at noon prior to when the paper comes out on newsstands.

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.

Fairs & Festivals

Piccadilly Circus May 03-04, 4:30pm and 7:30pm, Elephants, motorcycles, giant jungle monster, contortionists, clowns and more. TheFunCircus.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 941-552-9952.

Books & Authors

Scope Reading and Exhibit Apr 30, 2pm, Free reading from SIU literary mag contributors. (Artwork on exhibit April 30-May 11, Tuesday- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Adam Kershaw Book Signing May 01, 1-3pm, Kershaw, Williamsville High School English teacher and Virden native, signs copies of his new book, ‘The Price of Loyalty.’ The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfield St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965-3641.

Spoken Word

Expressions in Red May 06, 9pm-1am, Monthly spoken word and NEO soul event. Hosted by Xplicit and Dj76Kid. $10. Nu Look Salon, 600 S. 11th St, 217-528-3790.

Poetry Out Loud National Finals Apr 28-29, 9am-8pm Thu, 7-9pm Fri, Two live one-time-only webcasts of teens competing for best read-aloud poem. ustream.tv/channel/poetry-outloud-finals. Springfield Area Arts Council.

Theater & Comedy

A Midsummer Night’s Dream May 04-08, 7:30pm Wed-Sat, 2pm Sun, Millikin University’s Department of Theatre and Dance performs Shakespearean classic. $4-$12. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur.

Comedian Adam Hunter Apr 29-30, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Standup and featured in numerous television shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.

Comedian Ron White Apr 29, 8-10pm, ‘Blue Collar Comedy’ phenomenon funnyman. One of top three grossing comedians on tour in United States. $56, $46. 788-8814. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745- 3000.

It’s All Done with Mirrors - Anthony Zerbe Apr 30, 8pm, Emmy-award winning actor, Anthony Zerbe slides the antic spirit of Cummings’ poetry into smart and witty theater. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Music: General Events

Acoustic Lunch Apr 29, May 03-04, 06, 10-11, 12-1pm,  Fri - Dennis Darling alternating Fridays with Hippie Viejo; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

Bronze Vibrations May 08, 4pm, Nationally acclaimed handbell ensemble celebrating release of Bells In Motion’s newest CD ‘Bronze Images.’ $10. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 217- 899-2128.

Central Illinois Young Musicians’ Concert May 01, 4pm, Solo presentations of award-winning performances. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra May 07, 8pm, Earthly Encounters with guest artist world-renowned Marietta Simpson, mezzo-soprano. $10- $42. (Pre-concert conversations 7 p.m.), Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra May 07, 7:30pm, A Virtuoso Debuts. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-1181.

LLCC Big Band and Stolen Moments Band May 09, 7:30pm, ‘Jazz for Ashikaga City,’ under the direction of Jane Harman. 786- 4969. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

LLCC Recital Series May 01, 4pm, “Keyboard Jewels” with Maria Horvath, harpsichord on fortepiano and piano. Free. 786-2319. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

Ladies Sing the Blues May 07, 7:30-10pm, Tombstone Bullet, local hard driving blues band, teams with top female vocalists for Illinois W.I.N.G.S. $10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Land of Lincoln Chorus May 03, 10, 7pm, Every Tuesday, Land of Lincoln Chorus invites men to sing barbershop and more. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Lewis and Clark Community College Chorus Apr 30, 11am, 30-minute concert by 40voice chorus from Godfrey, Illinois. Paid museum admission required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Mathilda Edge Apr 29, 6pm, Chandlerville native senior vocal recital. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Millikin Concert Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble May 08, 2pm, Highlighting talents of area student soloists. Free. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424- 6318.

Musical Extravaganza Apr 30, 7pm, Land of Lincoln Chorus, Capital City Men’s Chorus, Sound Celebration Chorus and more singing show tunes, pop, jazz, spiritual, gospel and more. Gus Gordon emcees. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary May 01, 7pm, Join one of the most successful folk groups as Yarrow and Stookey perform in tribute to Mary Travers, who passed away in 2009. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Songs of Sinatra & More May 05, 6-6:45pm and 8-8:45pm, May 07, 12:30-1:15pm and 2-2:45pm, Phil Steinberg performs in the center court. 698-5662. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-8560.

Springfield Choral Society Concert Apr 30, May 01, 7pm Sat, 4:30 Sun, Sea to Shining Sea celebrating American composers. $12.50. (Sunday’s concert is at St. Joseph’s Church, Chatham.), St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St.

The Haymarket Festival May 01, 4-9pm, May Day and labor movement celebration with live music, demonstrations and speakers. Rain location, Brewhaus 5p.m. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.

Theory of a Dead Man May 10, 7:30-11pm, Canadian rock band. $21. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

UIS Music Showcase May 06, 7:30pm, Includes performance by UIS Chorus. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Dance

Ballroom Dance May 08, 4-7pm, Features Ronnie Scott and his Orchestra. $15. 309-452-4531. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.

Central IL Singles/Couples Dance May 06, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Dance May 06, 7-9pm, Free dance the first Friday of every month for individuals of all abilities. Semi-formal dress attire. 217-753-0702. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.

Salsa Nights Apr 30, 9pm-12:30am, Music by DJ Alex. $3. Dress to impress. SalsaNights@comcast.net. Southside Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St, 217-529-5511.

Art & Architecture

Amateur Photography Display May 02-11, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, View photos of Washington Park taken by local amateur photographers who competed in contest. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.

Art in the Garden Apr 30, 8am-4pm, 5-7:30pm reception/auc, Celebrate central Illinois’ diversity of talent in this art fest along the Garden’s trails and lanes. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Disturbing Views May 03-07, 09-11, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through May, surrealistic work by Todd Snyder, Ken Hoffman and Patrick Luber. Reception May 6, 5-8 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Gallery II Art Opening May 06, 5-8pm, Exhibit dedicated to newly juried artist members. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, live music. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.

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