Artist on the Plaza Aug 18, 23, 25, 30, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, free outdoor performance. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Dog Days of Summer Aug 27, 3-8pm, Wine tasting, specialty beers, food, silent auction, live music by Soul Purpose band (4-7 p.m.) to benefit Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. Long Creek Vineyards, Decatur, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd, Decatur, 875-1910 or 876-1266.

Fleming Academy of Performing Arts Aug 20, 2pm, Violin and piano concert by soloists and ensembles on Ethnic Village stage.

787-6556. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Juvae Jazz Society Mini Fest Aug 28, 2-7pm, Bob Draga, Danny Coots, Dave Tatrow, Cody Henry, Jay Hungerford, Randy Morris, Kevin Turner Trio, Bob Havens. Indoor picnic. $35 in advance. juvaejazz.com. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US 36 West, Decatur.

Land of Lincoln Chorus Aug 23, 30, 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.

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.

Music in the Park Aug 28, 4-7pm, Mojo Cats and Justin Kesterson and Mother Road Rocker. Bring a chair or blanket. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St.

Nappy Roots Aug 21, 7:30pm, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rap group. Free and open to public. University of Illinois at Springfield Quad, 206-6665.

Summer Concert in the Park Aug 21, 28, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand every Sunday through August. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

The Don Smith Quartet Aug 25, 5pm, Maple Ridge Care Center, 2202 N. Kickapoo St, Lincoln.

The Sangamon Brass Summer Series Aug 24, 7:30-8:30pm, Enjoy baroque, classical and contem-porary music at the gazebo. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-793-9492.