Smoke on the Mountain Sep 02-04, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Be witness to the stories and toe-tapping hymns from less-than-devout Sanders Family invited to perform in church circa 1938. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Music: General Events
Artist on the Plaza Sep 01, 06, 08, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, free outdoor performance. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Dave Sinclair Labor Day Celebration Sep 05, 3:30pm, Virginia town square, 452-7786.
Enchanted Evening on Elkhart Hill Sep 11, 5-8pm, Enjoy casual elegance, classical music, food and wine on lawn of beautiful and historic mansion. Cro’Hurst Mansion on Elkhart Hill, Cro’Hurst Drive, Elkhart, 947- 2046.
Gordon Lightfoot Sep 14, 8pm, 70s hit singer of hits like Sundown. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Sep 04, 6pm, Free baseballthemed concert with guest conductor Yaniv Segal, Michigan Pops Orchestra music director. (Civil War baseball demos, craft activities and more 2-6 p.m.), Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
Labor Day Pops Sep 05, 6-7pm, Free concert on the shores of Lake Decatur with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. Nelson Park, Decatur.
Laughin’ with Sound Celebration Chorus Sep 10, 7pm, 60s musical comedy show featuring Sound Celebration Sweet Adeline Chorus and chorus quartets. $15 adults, $12 seniors/children. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.
Songs of Sinatra & More Sep 03, 12:30-1:15pm and 2- 2:45pm, Phil Steinberg performs in the food court. 698-5662. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-8560.
TAP Fest Sep 11, 12-8pm, Outdoor concert for families in support of Autism Program of Illinois. Live music by The Dave Littrell Band, Low Phatt, Post War Fords and The Blue G’s. Hickory River BBQ. Crows Mill Pub, 1220 Toronto Road, 217-529-2769.
The Don Smith Quartet Sep 10, 3-5pm, 30th Anniversary of Villa East and Villa West. Noon to 2 p.m. Bobby Remack Band. Food and refreshments. Villa West, 100 Stardust Drive, Sherman, 217- 744-9891.
Dance
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Sep 02, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Dance Sep 02, 7-9pm, Free dance first Friday of every month for individuals of all abilities. Semi-formal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
Rockballet: LIVE Sep 10-11, 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Experience Springfield Ballet’s multimedia celebration of dance and rock music with band Downstate. $16-$26. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
