Fleming Academy of Performing Arts Aug 13, 3pm, Violinists playing national anthem at Busch Stadium for Cardinals/Rockies game. Discounted tickets at academy or phone 787-6556. Fleming Academy of the Performing Arts, 1000 Diane Court.
Four Band Concert for St. Jude Aug 16, 7pm, The Sacred Eternal, Red 5, Love/Lust, As Told by Ginger. $5, proceeds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main St, Mason City, 482-9999.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Aug 15, 8pm, American patriotic music, featuring guest conductor Benjamin Rous, Associate Conductor of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Free. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Aug 15, 9pm, Singing at the Illinois State Fair Ethnic Village Stage. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.
Lemonade in the Lobby Concert Series Aug 18, 6pm, Refreshments and music by “The Committee” Barbershop Quartet. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Summer Concert in the Park Aug 14, 21, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand every Sunday through August. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
The Sangamon Brass Summer Series Aug 24, 7:30-8:30pm, Enjoy baroque, classical and contemporary music at the gazebo.Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-793-9492.
Thornhill Aug 20, 10am-12pm, Thornhill rocking the morning at Farmers Market. Downtown Springfield, 544-1723.
Todd Allen Family Concert Aug 21, 6pm, Also Mark and Pam Fisher, Ronda Brown and Randy Burnett. Doors open at 5:30, preshow festivities at 5:45. Love offering. New Salem Assembly of God, Route 97 at Boy Scout Trail, Petersburg, 632-7794.
DANCE
Ballroom Dance Aug 14, 4-7pm, Features Ronnie Scott and his Orchestra. $10. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Dancing with the Stars Aug 12, Jacksonville Pilot Club hosts local celebrity dancers in a contest to benefit local Salvation Army. 243-3188. Hamilton’s, 110 North East St, Jacksonville.
Line Dancing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Aug 16, 23, 8:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Art Beat Aug 11-12, 15-19, 22-24, 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.
