Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Dec 01, 7pm Thu, Smash hit Broadway musical based on Academy Award-winning animated feature film. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 02-04, 09-11, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Laugh along as the mis-behaving Herdman kids present their mis-interpretation of the Christmas story. Springfield Theatre Centre. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Music: General Events
Advent Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 07, 12:15-12:45pm, Joel Tinsley, baritone. Bring your lunch or purchase one at the door for $5. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Advent Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 14, 12:15-12:45pm, John Sherer, organ. Bring your lunch or purchase one at door for $5. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Bells in Motion Dec 03, 7pm, Ring Noel. $10 at door. First Congregational Church, 2100 Bates Ave, (217) 546-7170.
LLCC Madrigal Singers Dec 09, 11, 7pm Fri, 4pm Sun, “Salute to the British Isles.” Dec. 9 at Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Dec. 11 at First Christian Church. Free. 786-2319.
Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Dec 09-10, 7pm, ”Harmony Inn,” Annual Chorus Cabaret Show. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.
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.
PPHS Madrigal Dinner Dec 10-11, 6pm Sat and 1pm Sun, Traditional madrigal music plus carols from throughout the world. Pleasant Plains High School, 500 N. Cartwright St, Pleasant Plains, 626-1044.
Soup & Song Dec 14, 12pm, Soup/dessert luncheon. Violin/piano music. Open to public. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
The Art of Changes Concert Dec 03, 7-10pm, Jazzy, funky, metal-bop, soulful, chill, improv original music by David Cain, David Hoffman, Howard Freitag, Michael Wall and Jim Cloney. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 523-2787.
The Springfield Choral Society and Orchestra Dec 10, 7:30pm, With Marion van der Loo, Music Director and Conductor presenting “Messiah” Part I. $12. 787- 4868. 670-2052. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth Street, 522-3342.
Thistle ’n Thyme Dec 07, 14, 12-1pm, Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 217-744-3764.
Dance
The Nutcracker Dec 10-11, 2pm and 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Ballet Company’s production of holiday classic with Springfield-area cast. $26-$16. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. 544-1967.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Dec 02, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. 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 Dec 05, 12, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.
Square and Round Dance Dec 11, 2:30pm, Jim Davis, caller. Music by Judy, Lois and Friends. Cover $15 each. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.
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.
how2dnc.country w/DJ Marilyn Ferry Dec 09, 7-10:30pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing, etc. Free lesson at start of dance. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 836- 1438.
Art & Architecture
Featured Artist 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 Dec 03-04, 06-11, 13-14, 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 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.
Mike Manning Dec 01-02, 06-09, 13-14, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Manning’s art on display through Dec. 23. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Dec 01-14, 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 Dec 01-03, 06-10, 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.
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