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 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 - Theresa Sommer Law Dec 08-10, 12-17, 19-21, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Casual and formal jewelry. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Dec 08-11, 13-18, 20-21, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Adam Long, sculptor and Sherrie Jaudes, sculptor. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Manning After 20 Long Years Dec 08-09, 13-16, 20-21, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Through Dec. 23, retrospective collection of brightly colored pastels by well-known artist. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Dec 08-21, 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 08-10, 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.
Portraits of a Different Nature Dec 08, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Through Dec. 8, Denise Blakeman’s lyrical paintings, tinged with surrealistic and bright, appealing palette. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Third Thursday Art Show: Cocoa & Snow Dec 15, 6pm-1am, Art for view and sale. Bring new coats and canned goods for homeless drive. Hickox House, 518 E. Capitol Ave.
Third Thursday Holiday Art Show Dec 15-17, 3pm, New visual artists with affordable artwork for sale and some all time favorite bands from the region. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
UIS Visual Arts Gallery Auction and Benefit Dec 08, 11am-6pm and 5:30- 7pm Unique works of art by established and emerging artists. Final bidding and reception Thursday at 5pm. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.
FILM & TELEVISION
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Dec 15, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Breakfast with Santa Dec 10, 8:30-10:30am, Incredible Pizza Company, 2744 S. Sixth Street, 217-553-0174.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 18, 8:30-10:30am, Incredible Pizza Company, 2744 S. Sixth Street, 217-553-0174.
