Pondicherry Lodge/Sherlock Holmes Society Sep 10, 12-4pm, Film day/potluck picnic. View and discuss 1954-1955 Ronald Howard BBC “The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” episodes. 36 Westwood Terrace, 546-8387 or 620-0042.
Writers Workshop, Book Club Sep 08, 11, 7pm, Second Thursday of month is Writers Workshop. Second Sunday is Book Club. Both at artists gallery and coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West.
Spoken Word Poetry Open Mic Sep 21, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Springfield Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.
Slammin’ Sweets - The Asia Project Sep 16, 12-1pm, Poetry presentation and free sweets. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2789 to RSVP.
Theater & Comedy An Evening with Groucho Sep 16, 7:30pm, Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.
Comedian Rob Little Sep 09-10, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Trained at Second City Comedy Club and seen on many television shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Dixie’s Tupperware Party Sep 16-18, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Direct from New York. See why NBC Today Show raves, ”This isn’t your grandma’s Tupperware Party. Tickets 800-838-3006. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
Open Mic Comedy Sep 08, 15, 8pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best up-and-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.
Springfield Comedy Showcase Sep 13, 10pm-12am, Free show with comics from all over central Illinois from Champaign to Jacksonville. Norb Andy’s, 518 E. Capitol Ave, 481-4757.
Music: General Events Acoustic Lunch Sep 09-10, 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, 12- 1pm, Friday, Dennis Darling (every other Fri.); Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme; Sat - Julie Hulvey. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Artist on the Plaza Sep 08, 12-1pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday, free outdoor performance. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
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.
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.
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 09, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Line Dancing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Sep 13, 20, 8:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
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.
Art & Architecture Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 10-11, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun, Juried Fine Art Fair featuring original artwork, music, food, demos, kids art sale and more. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 17-18, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun, 75 artists present and sell their works. Tours of Edwards Place Home where Lincoln entertained, hands-on activities for kids, food, music and book sale. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Gallery Hours Sep 11, 13-18, 20-21, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Mina Hsing, Chinese brush paintings. Opening reception Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.
Mural Mania Sep 10, 1-4pm, Hands-on creation and painting of murals for children. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2432.
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