Music Under the Dome Nov 27, 4pm, Michel Morse mesmerizes on classical guitar. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
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.
Soup & Song Dec 07, 12pm, Soup/dessert lunch. Riverton High School Madrigal Choir. Open to public. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793- 3933.
Thistle’n Thyme Nov 30, Dec 07, 12-1pm, Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 217-744- 3764.
DANCE
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Dec 02, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Nov 25, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner play. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Country Dance Dec 03, 6-10pm, $5. Sponsored by Elliott’s Country Dancers. New Mexico room. 854-9284. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Nov 29, Dec 06, 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 28, Dec 05, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.
how2dnc.country w/DJ Marilyn Ferry Dec 02, 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
Featured Artist Nov 24-26, 28-30, Dec 01-03, 05-07, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Deb Smith, ceramic sculpture, jewelry, fused glass and paper collage note cards. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217- 753-0262.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Nov 24-27, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Carol Giffin, fused glass and Elliot Rudmann, photography. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Dec 03-04, 06-07, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1- 3pm Sun, Adam Long, sculptor and Sherrie Jaudes, sculptor. Opening reception is Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Gatherings Art Show Nov 25-27, Dec 02-04, 12-4pm-Fri- Sun, Features watercolorist Kate Worman-Becker and other professional and amateur artists. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 632- 3216.
Historic Home Tour Dec 04, 12-5pm, View five home decorated for holidays. Benefits LPNA and Northside Children’s Library. Tickets at Noonan’s, North Grand. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-725-3228.
Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Dec 03, 9am-12pm, Workshop on perspective with Janice Chan. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. $35- $40. Reservations by Nov. 27. Payment to George King, 2702 Johnstone Rd, Springfield, IL 62711.
Mike Manning Nov 24-25, 29-30, Dec 01-02, 06-07, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Manning’s art on display through Dec. 23. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
Noun - Art Exhibit Nov 24-26, 28-30, Mon-Sat, library hours, Paintings in acrylics and watercolor, drawings and calligraphy by MarySusan Farmer. (Closed Thanksgiving Day.), Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville.
On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Nov 24-30, Dec 01-07, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Ovations - Art Exhibit Nov 24-26, 29-30, Dec 01-03, 06-07, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec. 10, Ken Pease, acrylic; Colleen Ferratier, pastel/watercolor; Hugh Henderson, ceramics. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Polish Armed Forces Photo Exhibit Nov 24-26, 29, 9am-5pm Tue-Sat, Through Nov. 29, ‘The Polish Armed forces in the International Security Assistance Force Mission in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.’ Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Portraits of a Different Nature Nov 24-26, 28-30, Dec 01-03, 05-07, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Through Dec. 8, Denise Blakeman’s lyrical paintings, tinged with surrealistic and bright, appealing palette. Closed Nov. 23-27. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Snapshots, Exhibit by Shane Harris Nov 24, 28-30, Dec 01, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Professor explores concepts of play, intimacy and relationships with interactive installation. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
Springfield Clay Collective Exhibit Nov 24-26, 28-30, 9am-8pm Mon-Th, 9am-4pm Fri-Sat, On display through November. Reception Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Storytime Nov 30, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
NATURE
Christmas Bird Count Dec 01, 1-3pm, Volunteers needed to walk trails and help with count. Indoor counters needed as well. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Dec 07, 9-11:30am, ‘Holiday Creations Using the Tools of the Trade’ Learn to use cage, pinholder,oasis and more. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
ThinkFirst Poinsettia Sale Set Dec 06, 10-4pm, Pick up Poinsettia, Christmas cactuses and Cyclamen. Order and pre-payment deadline Nov. 30, 545-7766. SIU School of Medicine Warehouse/Dock, 327 W. Calhoun.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Classrooms First Commission Meeting Dec 05, 1-3:30pm, Persons wanting to give public comment are encouraged to bring written testimony. First-come-firstserved basis. Illinois State Board of Education board room, 100 N. First Street, 558-3754.
Humanist Discussion Group Nov 28, 7pm, Presentation and discussion on book Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (second edition). Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585- 9550.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Nov 28, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Nov 24, 28, Dec 01, 05, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured. Various locations. Springfield Noon Lions Club Nov 29, Dec 06, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. 523-6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Springfield Social Club Nov 30, 5:30-8:30pm, Charity is Eastside Pride. Visit SSC on Facebook for donations list. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-522- 2020.
UIS Ambassador Series Dec 07, 11:30am-1pm, Ambassador (Ret.) John McDonald shares business, economic and political insights during lunch. Reservations by Dec 2, 206-6058 development@uis.edu . Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St, 206-6058.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Nov 26-27, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats for adoption Saturday and only cats on Sunday. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Angel Tree: Hope Institute Nov 24-25, 28-30, Dec 01-02, 05- 07, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, Through Dec. 21, pick a school bus off the tree, shop, wrap and return a present for a child. (Info on back of bus.), Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Beaux Arts Ball Nov 26, Elegant event honors families and volunteers who generously support the SAA with their time, talent and financial resources. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
J. Parsons Grand Opening Nov 25, 12:01am, J. Parsons, 3425 Freedom Drive, 217-726-7590 x 130.
Pilot Home Tour & Tea Dec 03-04, 7-9pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Tour five homes followed by tea served at the Jacksonville Theatre Guild. 479-4610. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Ronald McDonald House Trivia Night Nov 26, 7pm, 6pm doors open, Master of Ceremonies: Jim Leach, Morning Show Host 970 WMAY. Prizes. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr, 217-528-3314.
Vigil for Peace Nov 26, Dec 03, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutors Sought Nov 24-30, Fishes & Loaves Outreach new program, Springfield Literary Project. To volunteer, 529-3333. Various locations.
FOOD
American Legion Post 809 BBQ Dec 03, 11am-4pm, American Legion Post 809, 1800 E. Capitol Avenue, 522- 2110.
HISTORY
Get in the LOOP Nov 24-26, 29-30, Dec 01-03, 06-07, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, NOAA’s Science on a Sphere, newest movie released by NASA. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 523-3130.
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