MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

American English Aug 10-11, 8pm, Beatles tribute band. $25-$23. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Artist on the Plaza Aug 02, 07, 09, 14, 12-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Bossa Azul Aug 04, 11, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 218 S. Sixth, 299- 6576.

Carillon Concerts Aug 05, 08, 12, 15, 7pm Wed and Sun, 3pm Sun, Local sub Carillonneur Jim Rogers plays free weekly concerts this summer. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd.

Ed and Judy Howard Sextet Aug 15, 7-10pm, Illinois State Fair Twilight Ballroom, Illinios State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Gospel Music Fest Aug 04, 11am-6pm, Several groups singing 15-30 minutes each. Bring your lawn chairs for outside event in the Kilbourne Fire Department Pavilion. Free. Kilbourne Community Center, Walnut and Fourth St , Kilbourne.

James Armstrong Live Aug 04, 7pm-12am, Nationally renowned blues musician. Sponsored by Illinois Central Blues Club. $10-$12. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-303-3120.

Kevin Lucas Orchestra Aug 12, 7pm, Two concerts by Carbondale, Illinois group who national success is growing. Illinois State Fair Twilight Ballroom, Illinios State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Lincoln Troubadour Wed-Sat. Concerts Aug 02-11, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eight-part harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.

Mat Kearney, Train Aug 15, Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Prairie Voices Aug 03, 10, 5pm, Fridays during summer (except Aug. 17), Illinois poetry and prairie music by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 785-7960.

Somebody’s Daughter Aug 03, 5pm, Playing at the Decatur Celebration. Free. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St, Decatur, 423-4222.

Springfield Municipal Band Aug 07, 7:30pm, Free concert. Bring a chair or blanket. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 217-789-2974.

Summer Concert in the Park Aug 05, 12, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

The Trammps Featuring Earl Young Aug 03, 7pm and 10pm, Playing two shows at the Decatur Celebration. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main St, Decatur, 217- 423-4222.

Winds on the Prairie Flute Concert Aug 06, 13, 1pm and 3pm, Through Aug. 27, visit Representative Hall and enjoy patriotic concert by Debbie Eddy Flute Choir. 785-9363. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

DANCE

All About Dance w/DJ Marilyn Ferry Aug 08, 15, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons with DJ/instructor Marilyn Ferry. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Dancing with the Stars Aug 10, 7pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club fundraiser. $25. Karla at 370-2329 or Vickie 370-0414. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St, Jacksonville.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Artefactual Aug 02-31, 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am Sat., Sculptures of St. Louis artist Snail Scott. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.

Artrageous First Friday Aug 03, 5:30-8pm, Pam Martin, demonstrating the art of polymer clay. Food. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217- 753-0262.

Beyond Abstract Aug 03, 5-7:30pm, Opening reception for photography exhibit by award-winning photographer Adam Smith of Springfield, RMD Gallery, 210 S. Sixth St. 525-4006.

Holding Hands With History Aug 02-04, 07-11, 14-15, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, Through Sept. 21, watercolor paintings by Kay Smith, Artist Laureate of Illinois. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-523-3130.

In the Genes Aug 02-04, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Jul. 11-Aug. 4. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Jungle Book Aug 02-04, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Delinda Chapman, mixed media; Meise Fahsl, oil. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787. Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Aug 02-15, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan. 2013, view the work of eleven older Illinois artists, ages 78 through 90. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Paul Reimer Retrospective Aug 08-11, 13-15, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Aug. 8- Sept. 1. Opening reception Aug. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Photograph Display Aug 09-15, 9am-5pm, Through Aug. 26, exhibit of 150 photographs by 45 ALPLM volunteers. Select your favorite for an upcoming ALPLM calendar. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Reception Aug 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Dessert reception and exhibition. Free and open to public. Third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Through the Looking Glass - Featured Artist Exhibit Aug 10-11, 14-15, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Linda Morrison, watercolor and drawing; Rick Taylor, acrylic & oil/digital art. Reception Aug. 11, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park Aug 03, dusk, Free big screen film, The Adventures of TinTin. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and Archer Elevator Rd.