Fiddler on the Roof Jun 20, 7:30pm, Broadway in Springfield brings the official Broadway tour and Tony Award winning musical to town. 888-512-2929. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
Let Them Eat Cake Jun 25, 6:45pm, Original romantic and comedic play written by Sherry Yanow and Deborah Fezelle. Pre-show wine and hors d’oeuvres and intermission Baskin-Robbins ice-cream cake. Reservations only. $25. Credit cards, 525-1360, ext 4. Leave name, phone and number attending. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St, 525-1360.
The Secret Garden Jun 24-26, 30, Jul 1-3, Classic tale in a full length musical. $12. 1-800-710-9290. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Music: General
Events
Acoustic Lunch Jun 17, 21-22, 24, 28-29, 12- 1pm, Fri - Dennis Darling alternating Fridays with Hippie Viejo; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Jun 16, 21, 23, 28, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Lemonade in the Lobby Concert Series Jun 16, 6pm, Refreshments and music by Springfield Brass Quintet. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Music in the Park Jun 26, 4-7pm, Free concert by Rewind. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jun 21, 28, 7:30pm Tuesdays, Free concerts every Tuesday (except for July 5) in park bandshell with city’s official band. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.
The Heritage Ensemble Jun 18, 7:30pm, Celebrating Juneteenth and Black Music Month singing sacred and secular jazz. Illinois College, McGaw Fine Arts Building, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
The Sangamon Brass Summer Series Jun 22, 7:30-8:30pm, June 22, July 20 and August 24, enjoy baroque, classical and contemporary music at the gazebo. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-793-9492.
Dance
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Jun 17, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Singles/Couples Dance in Decatur Jun 19, 5-8pm, Live band; 5400 square feet dance floor. Decatur Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St, Decatur, 875-3090.
Art & Architecture
Fine Craft Fair Jun 16-18, 9am-5pm, Features 18 artists from throughout the Midwest. Live music daily. The Gables, Plaza Dr, off West White Oaks Dr near Greenbriar and Veterans.
On My Own Time Exhibit Jun 16-17, 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, 88 pieces of art from employees of 16 organizations. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington.
Pastel: Painting With Pure Pigment Jun 16-18, 20-25, 27-29, Through June, Latest works by Illinois Prairie Pastel Society. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Phobia in the Age of Anxiety Jun 16, 20-23, 27-29, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Through July 29, large-scale
photography by Emily Thompson, art and photography instructor at LLCC
and Benedictine. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
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