Prairie Voices Nov 25, 3pm, Free performance of Illinois poetry and prairie music by local actors. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
Soup & Song Nov 30, 12pm, Soup/dessert lunch. Begins at noon. Entertainment 12:15 by Ed Clark, pianist. Open to public. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
The Capital City Men’s Chorus Nov 20, 4-6pm, Musical revue, ‘A Salute to the Silver Screen,’ directed by Mary Myers. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Thistle ’n Thyme Nov 23, 30, 12-1pm, Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 217-744-3764.
UIS Fall Music Showcase Nov 18, 7:30pm, Feature band, chorus and chamber music from a variety of countries, cultures and historical periods. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6240 .
Dance Big Band and Golden Oldies Dance Nov 20, 2:30pm, Music by Judy Kaye and Friends. Cover $10 each. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Nov 18, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Dancing with the Starz Nov 19, 6:30pm, Dance contest, demos, dancing, champagne, hors d’oeuvres and music by Kevin Turner. $50-$75. Prairie Art Alliance. 544- 2727. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Nov 22, 29, 7-8pm and 8-10pm, Tuesdays. Swing, Line dancing 7 p.m. Country 2Step, Night Club Two Step Lessons 8-10 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Nov 21, 28, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836- 1438.
P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Nov 20, 2-5:30pm, Bobby Remack, band. $10-$9. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Post Steppin Contest Nov 19, 9pm-3am, American Legion Post 809, 1800 E. Capitol Avenue, 522-2110.
how2dnc.country w/DJ Marilyn Ferry Nov 18, 7-10:30pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing, etc. Free lesson at start of dance. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217-836-1438.
Art & Architecture
Art Exhibit Reception Nov 17, 5-8pm, Beverly Brekke-Bailey, fused glass jewelry. Coldwater Creek Store, The Gables, 2941 Plaza Drive, 217-726- 8912.