Dance Aug 26, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Sep 02, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Civil War Dance Performance Aug 27, 10:30am and 1:30pm, Performances of Civil War era dances by The Central Illinois Civil War Dance Society Performers in period costumes. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
Dance Sep 02, 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 30, Sep 06, 8:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
Salsa Nights Aug 27, 9pm-12:30am, Music by DJ Michael Orama. $3. Dress to impress. [email protected]. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St, 217-529-5511.
SwingTime WCS Dance Aug 27, 8-11pm, DJ service and 7 p.m. lesson by the Swing Etc Team. 428-1560. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 652-2128.
Art & Architecture
Abstractions Art Opening Sep 02, 5-7:30pm, Work in vari ous mediums by Prairie Art Alliance artist members. Drinks, five minute art for five dollars, hors d’oeuvres, live music. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
Art Beat Aug 25-26, 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.
Artist in Residence Aug 25-27, 30-31, Sep 01-02, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, Through Sept. 2, Janice H. Chan’s watercolor exhibit. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Build Benld Art Fair Sep 04, 9am-4pm (Set-up 7- 9am), Food, drinks and music throughout the day. Benld City Park, Benld, 217-835-2135.
Calling Art and Craft Vendors Aug 25-31, 9am-3:30pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-793- 6433.
Carolyn Sommer Aug 25-27, 29-31, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through August, watercolor exhibit. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Jan Sorenson Exhibit Sep 01-03, 05-07, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through Sept, Jan Sorenson’s work on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Jessica Petro Ceramics Aug 25-27, 29-31, 10am- 5:30pm Mon-Sat, Hand-thrown functional ceramics by new artist. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753- 0262.
John Scarborough Aug 25-26, 30-31, Sep 01-02, 06-07, 10am-2pm, A one-man exhibition of the award-winning paintings based on colorful, magnified views of assembled toy models and parts. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Sep 06, 6-8pm, Lincolnland Depression Era Glass and Pottery Club meets the first Monday evening of every month unless its a holiday. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 546-6795.
Marching to Different Beats Art Exhibit Aug 25-27, 30-31, Sep 01-03, 06-07, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Sept. 17, Cornelia Powell, pen and ink; Barbara Stevens, oil/pastel. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Pastel Perspectives Aug 25-27, 29-30, 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.
Peaceful Pieces Exhibit Aug 25-26, 29-31, Sep 01-02, 05-07, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Exhibit of quilts and poetry by children’s author and illustrator. (Reception Sept. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menard Hall, room 2209.), LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 786-2432 .
The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Aug 25-31, Sep 01-07, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Eclectic array of new acquisitions and rarely-seen works from museum’s collections made predominantly by nonprofessional artists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
Washington Park Historic Photography Display Aug 25-31, Sep 01-04, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Free exhibit Washington Park photographs dating as far back as 1902. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Children’s Corner
Carson & Barnes Circus Sep 07, 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Famous Carson & Barnes Three- Ring Circus features acrobats, jugglers, wild animals and flying trapeze. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville, 217-479- 2318.
Family Camp out - Minute to Win It Aug 26, 5pm, Overnight camp out includes dinner, breakfast and activities. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. 753- 6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Storytime Aug 31, Sep 07, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages prek to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Nature
Friends of the Sangamon Valley Sep 03, 8am-1pm, Sugar Creek canoe tour. Cookout follows. $30, $50 couple. Reserve your spot asap. 525-1410. Bridgeview Park, 149 N. Lakewood Dr, Chatham.
The Summer Night Sky Aug 27, 7pm, Explore the amazing skies with Dr. John Martin, UIS, and Sangamon Astronomical Society. Talk followed by star viewing. Register at 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Water Gardening Society Aug 25, 6:30pm, “Pond Macro Invertebrates: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” Dennis Campbell, PhD, Lincoln College. 726-8216. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Aug 31, 9-10am, Weather permitting every Wednesday, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
Zoo-rific Evening Aug 27, Animal encounters and behind-the-scenes look, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, auction, music, prizes! Tickets, phone 422-5911. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217- 421-7435.
Environment
Habitat ReStore Recycle & Shred Event Aug 27, 9am-2pm, Bring old electronics for free recycling. Donation gets you two boxes shredded. Used building and home supplies also accepted. Food available. Habitat ReStore, 1514 West Jefferson, 787-7209.
Sangamon Valley Group of Sierra Club Aug 27, 6:30-7:30pm, One hour hike led by Sierra Club members who guide you through the insightful world of poop! 299- 1156. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Film Movie Geeks Club Aug 25, 7:30pm, Last Thursday of each month watch movies selected by voting. moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com. Charley’s Club at Cafe Adiamo, 206 S. Sixth St. 303-2052.
Bulletin Board
2011 Baby Day Aug 28, 12-4pm, New and expecting parents and childcare providers invited to expo sponsored by SIU HealthCare and ABC NewsChannel 20. $2. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-753-5620, ext 626.
APL Pet Adoptions Aug 27-28, 11am-2pm, Sat - dogs also at Green Hyundai, White Oaks Mall, PetSmart; cats at Green Hyundai, Springfield Ace, PetSmart. Sun - dogs at Gizzy Lu; cats at PetSmart. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
Back to School Party Sep 01, 5:30-7:30pm, Open to alumni, community, staff, students and faculty. $18 includes hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. Reservations by Aug. 25, 206- 7395 or www.uiaa.org/uis. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.
CenterLine Dressage Classic Horse Show Aug 27-28, 8am-5pm, Two-day free horse show at the Coliseum. 793-6810. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Cool Cruisers Car Club Cruisein Aug 27, 1-4pm, Drawing for 2011 Camaro tickets still available at $10 each. $5. 528-1590. Waverly Community Park, Waverly.
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