The Drowsy Chaperone Oct 21-23, 28-29, 8pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun, Modern day musical theater addict lives through old musicals played on his ancient record player. $18. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
We’ve Only Just Begun Oct 27-30, 7pm Thu-Fri, 2pm Sat-Sun, Mature Mob’s 20th Anniversary production with singing, music, comedy, dancing and more. Benefits Senior Services. $16, 528-4035. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.
Music: General Events
Acoustic Lunch Oct 21-22, 25-26, 28-29, 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.
Barton Theater Pipe Organ Concert Oct 21, 7:30pm, Organist Mark Gifford plays songs from movies, with 1917 silent movie “Teddy At The Throttle” staring Gloria Swanson. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St, 523- 8698.
Bryan Adams Nov 01, Solo-acoustic concert tour. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
Don Smith Quartet Oct 30, 2pm, Maple Club, 1458 Illinois 121, Lincoln, 217-735- 1275.
Goosebumps Organ Concert /Electronic Light Show Oct 29, 7-8:15pm, Dress in all black or white or as a historical hero for dramatic and evocative music, dance and electronic lighting. Lincoln tells a ghost story too. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528- 4311.
Hootenanny Oct 22, 6pm, Sing-a-long with nationally-known folk singer Barry Cloyd plus Ken Bradbury, Stephanie Soltermann and Rob Killam. $15. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000.
In the Mood Oct 22, 6:30pm, Big band experience with swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of an era past. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
Juvae Jazz Society Concert Oct 22, 5-8pm, The Original Wildcat Jass Band from Arizona plays. $22. Food available, casual dress. 546-1363. Decatur Club, 158 W. Prairie Ave, Decatur, 217-429-4200.
LLCC Recital Series Oct 30, 4pm, “Heartache and Hope” Kelsie Corcoran, soprano and Andrew Gallegos, baritone. Free. 786-2319. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
Midori Oct 25, 7:30pm, Violinist recognized for 28-year career as most dazzlingly gifted performer before
the public, Midori is also worldwide messenger of peace. Sangamon
Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
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