An Acoustic Christmas: Dave Littrell, Josie Lowder, Jeff Cunningham Dec 18, 1-3pm, Planet Playground Records presents “An Acoustic Christmas,” a Toys for Tots food drive that will feature Dave Littrell, Josie Lowder and Jeff Cunningham. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-0110.
Land of Lincoln Chorus Dec 20, 7pm, Every Tuesday, Land of Lincoln Chorus invites men to sing barbershop and more. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Nora Jane Struthers w/ Cowboy Andy’s Christmas Show Dec 17, 8pm, Up-and-coming singer/songwriter with opening act CACS. WUIS Bedrock Series. $19, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Winter Concert Dec 17, 1:30-3pm, 300 beginners through accomplished high school musicians in their respective orchestras play lively classics and sparkling music of the season. $10, $5 students over 10. 753-8000. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Soup & Song Dec 21, 12pm, Soup/dessert luncheon. Entertainment by Jane Hartman Trio. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
The Bill Hickerson Christmas Show Dec 25, 6am-12pm, Bill Hickerson and co-host Charles Curry present an entertaining variety of music, humor and talk for Christmas. WQNA 88.3 FM, 217-529- 0312.
Thistle ’n Thyme Dec 21, 12-1pm, Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 217-744-3764.
TriCity High School Madrigals Dec 17-18, 2pm Sat-Sun, 7pm Sat, Enjoy Madrigal feast on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. or tea with wassail and flaming pudding at 2 p.m. Sat. or Sun. $16-$8. Tickets at school office. Tri-City High School, 324 West Charles Street, Buffalo, 365-4530.
Dance
Ballroom Christmas Dance Dec 17, 7-11pm, Bring a new toy to donate and get in free. 7-8 p.m. WCS lesson. Potluck dinner at 8 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Dec 16, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Dec 23, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Country Open Dance Dec 16, 7-11pm, Open Western Dancing. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.
Country Open Dance Dec 23, 7-11pm, Music by request, large floating hardwood dance floor. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217- 428-1560.
Country Open Dance Dec 28, 7-10pm, Dancing all night, no lessons. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.
Country Open Dance w/ Free Lesson Dec 21, 7-10pm, Dance starts at 8 p.m. Bring new toys for Santa’s Elves Project. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Dec 15, 22, 8-10pm, Every Thursday open dancing. (Line dance lessons, 7-8 p.m.), The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Dec 19, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.
Art & Architecture
Featured Artist - Judy Shutt Dec 22-24, 26-28, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Floral arrangements. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
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