Poets, Painters and Performers Aug 29, 6-8pm, Poetry reading, solo musical performances and artist talks during night of creative inspiration between Springfield Poets and Writers, Prairie Art Alliance and individual local musicians. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-2727.

Theater & Comedy

An Evening with Patsy Cline Aug 23-26, 30-31, Sep 01-02, Through Sept. 23 weekend dinner and show starring Julie Seeley. $34-$38. Reservations 309-965-2545. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theater, 1451 Timberline Rd, Goodfield.

Man of La Mancha Aug 24-26, 31, Sep 01- 02, Gala production in association with Over the Moon Productions. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Mystery Dinner Theater Aug 25, 6pm, Wine tasting, dinner and mystery, ‘Murder in Margaritaland.’ $18. Reservations, 938-4305. Prairie Mills Windmill Hall, Golden.

To Kill a Mockingbird Aug 24-26, 30-31, Sep 01, 8-10:30pm, Aug. 24-26, 30-31, Sept. 1, Drama based on Harper Lee’s book. Free 7 p.m. Pre-show. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-5440.

Music: General Events

Allerton Music Barn Festival Aug 30-31, Sep 01-03, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun-Mon, Collaborative effort between U of I School of Music and University’s Allerton Park & Retreat Center. Allerton Music Barn, Allerton Road, Monticello.

Artist on the Plaza Aug 23, 28, 30, Sep 04, 12- 1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

B&B Strings - Williamsson, IL Sep 01, 7-10pm, The Winery At Shale Lake, 1499 Washington Ave, Williamson, 618-637-2470.

Block Party! Aug 25, 4-8pm, ZZ Tripp and Micah Walk plays an acoustic set. Food, drink, games, activities for all ages. Free. Samuel Music, 3730 Wabash Ave, 217- 787-7788.

Bossa Azul Aug 25, Sep 01, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 218 S. Sixth, 299-6576.

Brock McGuire Band Aug 23, 8pm, Acclaimed Irish musical group. $24. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Can Fest Music Festival for A4PG Aug 25, 12pm-1am, Music, interviews, video screening of show, raffles to benefit Access 4 Producers Group. Ages 21 and up. $10. The Tin Can Pub, 225 E. Monroe, 691-1301.

Carillon Concerts Aug 26, 7pm Wed and Sun, 3pm Sun, Local sub Carillonneur Jim Rogers plays free weekly concerts this summer. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd.

Colt Ford Concert - Greenup, IL Aug 23, 7pm, Colt Ford, with special guest Jo Caine, Mia Bergmann and Madison Bolin. $20. Cumberland County Fairgrounds, West Cumberland, Greenup, 217-923-1507.

Concert for Carla Aug 25, 4-9pm, Tom Irwin concert, raffle for Ipad, Kindle Fire and Nook, silent auction, games, bounce house, crafts, vendors, food. $10, $5 kids. Farmingdale Presbyterian Church, 7971 Farmington Cemetery Road , Pleasant Plains, 626- 1321.

Dave Sinclair Labor Day Celebration Sep 03, 4pm, Music and ice cream social. Virginia town square, 452-7786.

Lincoln Troubadour Fri. Concerts Aug 24, 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.

Lincoln Troubadour Sat. Concerts Aug 25, Sep 01, 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.

Lincoln Troubadour Thurs. Concerts Aug 23, 30, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 4pm, A cappella music performers present Civil War era songs arranged in eightpart harmony. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-7960.

Lincoln Troubadour Wed. Concerts Aug 29, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3pm , Wednesdays, 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.

Prairie Voices Aug 24, 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.

Summer Concert in the Park Aug 26, 6pm, Jacksonville Pilot Club sponsors free music at the bandstand Sundays, June through Aug. 478-2015. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Symphony on the Square Sep 01, 6pm, Downtown Springfield.

Tina and Her Pony Aug 26, 7pm, American folk. $15. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-494-0583.

Winds on the Prairie Flute Concert Aug 27, 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 29, 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.