St, Jacksonville.
Hairspray Jul 29-31, 8:30pm, All Tracy wants to do is dance, and she doesn’t let her size stop her. Winning a contest, she becomes a celebrity. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Open Mic Comedy Jul 28, Aug 04, 8pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best upand-coming comedians, as well as some brave first-timers. Hosted by Buddy Redman. Free. Chaser’s Iron Horse Saloon, 3036 N. Peoria Rd, 481-4754.
Prairie Voices Jul 30, Aug 06, 5pm, Every Saturday during summer, free performance of Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.
The Marvelous Wonderettes Jul 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Musical about Springfield High School 1958 Senior Prom, where The Wonderettes step in to save the day as replacement entertainment. $18. 1-800-838-3006. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
MUSIC:
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Miles Aug 07, 6pm, Award-winning gospel group in free concert at the Decatur Celebration. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St, Decatur, 423-4222.
Acoustic Lunch Jul 28-29, Aug 02-05, 09-10, 12-1pm, Thu - Julie Hulvey; Friday, Dennis Darling (every other Fri.); Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Acoustic Open Mic Night Jul 31, 6-9pm, Song, poetry, short stories. Sign up on arrival. Some instruments available. Donations go to youth in crisis. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546-6951.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 28, Aug 02, 04, 09, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, outdoor performance. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
The SENSES Concert Jul 30, 7:02pm, Five-piece band plays ethereal jazz including computer and midi keyboards sounds you’ve never heard. Filming PBS live concert video. Free, donations for Hoogland. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Decatur Park Singers 40th Anniversary Concert Jul 31, 7pm, Young and Junior Park Singers, Decatur Park
Singers alumni, band and past directors. $10 for reserve seating, 422-5911 beginning June 1.
Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur.
Elizabeth Eckert Jul 28, 7:30pm, Live performances, meet-and-greet and opportunity to purchase Elizabeth’s new autographed CD. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
LIVE FROM JERUSALEM: An Evening with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Jul 28, 7pm, AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.
Springfield Municipal Band Concerts Aug 02, 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 31, Aug 07, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand every Sunday through August. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
DANCE
Central IL Singles/ Couples Dance Jul 29, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. Open to public. 546- 9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Dance Aug 05, 7-9pm, Free dance 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.
Line Dancing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Aug 02, 09, 8:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438. how2dnc.country w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Jul 29, 7-10:30pm, Country line dancing, two step, waltz, swing. Free lesson included at start of dance. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 836-1438.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Art Beat Jul 28-29, Aug 01-05, 08-10, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Works inspired by music by the Third Thursday Art Show Artists. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Art Gala Jul 29, 7pm, Six nationallyknown musicians perform. $5 donation. Gallery of art by Dominican Institute for Arts artists at 8 p.m. auction, raffle, refreshments. Sacred Heart- Griffin High School, 1601 W. Washington.
Desmond O’Hagan Artist Dinner Aug 04, 5pm, Public invited to welcome world renowned artist to town. O’Hagan discussing his slides. $45.
Reservations required. 544-2787. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St.
First Night Poster Contest Springfield Area Arts Council 25th First Night contest. Deadline Aug 1, 5:30 p.m. $100 prize. 753- 3519 or [email protected]. Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St.
Gallery II Art Opening Aug 05, 5-7:30pm, Juried Associate Membership Exhibit, a community outreach show. Free. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, music. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544- 2727.
John Scarborough Jul 28-29, Aug 02-05, 09-10, 10am-2pm, A one-man exhibition of the award-winning paintings. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Major Opuses Jul 28-30, Aug 02-06, 10am- 5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Aug. 6, Barbara Rhoads, multiple media; Rebecca McVay, photography; Morgan Elser, sculpture. Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544- 2787.
Pam Speer Jewlery Jul 28-30, Aug 01-06, 08-10, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Handmade, colorful, beaded jewelry. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
Pastel Perspectives Aug 03-06, 08-10, 8:30am- 4:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm , Four artists, each with a different approach to creating landscapes with pastels. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
Pastel Society Exhibit Jul 28-30, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through July. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Aug 03, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Reception follows. 544- 1723. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.
The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Jul 28-31, Aug 01-10, 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.
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