MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Jul 14-15, 19-22, 26-27, 12-1pm, Thu - Julie Hulvey; Fri - Dennis Darling (every other Fri); Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 14, 19, 21, 26, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance. Antone DeRocchi. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival Jul 15-17, Performances Friday and Saturday, Sunday morning Gospel Show. 886-2089. Crazy Horse Campground, 2113 Crazy Horse Rd, Ashland.
Jazz in Bloom Jul 23, 6-9pm, Jazz music, delectable food, cocktails and silent auction. Reservations and admission required. 788-9452. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, (217) 782-6776.
KISS Jul 18, 7:30pm, Iconic and influential rock band. $49-$89. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Lemonade in the Lobby Concert Series Jul 21, 6pm, Refreshments and music by The Don Smith Quintet. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Music in the Park Jul 24, 4-7pm, Debbie Ross. Bring a chair or blanket. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753- 0702.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Jul 19, 26, 7:30pm, Free concerts every Tuesday in park bandshell with city’s official band. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 789-2964.
Summer Concert in the Park Jul 17, 24, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand every Sunday June through August. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
The Sangamon Brass Summer Series Jul 20, 7:30-8:30pm, Also 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 Jul 15, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Open Dance Jul 19, 8:30-10:30pm, All types of dancing with lots of swing. [email protected]. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 217-836- 1438.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Art Beat Jul 15, 18-22, 25-27, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Works inspired by music by the Third Thursday Art Show Artists. Opening reception July 15, 5-8 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Art Exhibit Jul 14-16, 18-23, 25-27, 8am-5pm, Through July, whimsical mixed media art by Katherine Pippin Pauley. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence.
First Night Poster Contest Jul 14-27, Springfield Area Arts Council’s contest for 25th First Night, Aug 1, 5:30 p.m. $100 prize. [email protected] or 753-3519. Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St.
Jo Ann Gross Jul 14-16, 18-23, 25-27, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Hand-made beaded jewelry and brightly colored, textured casein boxes on display. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
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