Sordid Lives Sep 28-30, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Sept. 28-30, Oct. 5-7, When family gathers for funeral of their matriarch, secrets are spilled. Mature audiences. $18-$20. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

The Yellow Wallpaper Sep 20, 6pm, Free public presentation of play for History Lecture. South auditorium. 545-4261 weekdays. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 545-2155.

Theatre in the Park Fundraiser Dinner Sep 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Dine under the stars and then go indoors for short presentation. $40. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-241- 3241.

Twelve Angry Men Sep 28-30, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Sept. 28-30 & Oct. 5-7. Jurors debate on fate of 19year-old man on trial for fatal stabbing of his father. $18-$17. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Music: General Events

Springfield Classical Guitar Society Sep 29, 8pm, Hanser- McClellan Guitar Duo from St. Louis. One of the most respected in nation. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522-7331.

Allen Family Concert Sep 30, 6pm, Branson, Missouri gospel singing family. New Salem Assembly of God, Route 97 at Boy Scout Trail, Petersburg, 217-632-7794.

Bossa Azul Sep 22, 29, 11:30am-12:30pm, Playing every Saturday. Golden Frog Cafe, 218 S. Sixth, 299- 6576.

Chris Young Sep 21, 8pm, Country singer. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Come to the Cabaret Sep 22, 7pm, Professional cast of musicians perform some of your most loved songs from Broadway musicals. Free, dona tions to Basket of Hope, RMH. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Francesca Battistelli Sep 22, 7pm, Christian singer. $19-$29. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Hotel California Sep 29, 7:30pm, Eagles Tribute band. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424- 6318.

Illinois Barbershop Quartet and Chorus Competition Sep 28-29, 7pm Fri, 1pm and 6:30pm Sat, Public invited to hear 1,000 a cappella singers from across state compete. $20, $40 for all three performances. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Sep 29, 7:30pm, $15, children and students free. Available at door. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-1181.

Kansas with Kings X Sep 20, 7:30pm, Legendary rock band who appeared on Billboard charts for over 200 weeks in 70s-80s. $29-$35. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Music in the Park Sep 23, 4-7pm, Free Celtic music with Skibbereen, Elk Pipes, The Emerald Underground. Bring a chair or blanket. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave, 217-753-6225.

St. Louis Brass Sep 22, 7:30pm, America’s longest standing brass quintets. Free 3 p.m. workshop. $15. 217- 245-3069 or [email protected]. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

The Midtown Men Sep 22, 8pm, Four stars from original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys celebrate the music that defined the 60s. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.

Wonder, Worship & Blessings: An Evening with Michael W. Smith Sep 21, 8pm, Grammy Awardwinning, multi-platinum-selling Contemporary Christian artist. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Dance 50s and 60s Dance Sep 28, 8-11pm, Music spun by Kevin Turner. Dinner available before dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

A Country Dance Sep 26, Oct 03, 7-10pm, Open dancing with free lesson at 7:40 p.m. most nights. $5-$3. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Dance Sep 21, 28, 7-11pm, Fridays. $5, $3/member. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428-1560.

A Country Reunion Dance Sep 22, 7-11pm, Potluck dinner. $5-$3. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 428- 1560.

All About Country Dance Sep 28, 7-10pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing, etc. Free lesson at start of dance w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry. $6. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217-836-1438.

All About Dance Sep 26, Oct 03, 7-10pm, Every Wed. open dance preceded with hour line dance lessons with DJ/instructor Marilyn Ferry. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Mix It Up Dance-Dance Your Socks Off Sep 22, 7-11pm, Music with Variety, Dance 4 Fun, all types of dancers. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-652-2128.

Party-in-Pink Sep 28, 7-9pm, Zumba fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Foundation. Prizes and music. Info via email. Gold’s Gym, 1600 Clear Lake, 789-4653.

Salsa Nights Sep 29, 9pm-12:30am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St, 217-529-5511.

Art & Architecture

3T: A Puzzling Affair Sep 20, 6pm-12:45am, Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-691-1301.

Carpe Diem Art Show Sep 21-23, 28-30, 12-4pm Fri- Sun, Through Dec. 2, eclectic display of local art. Featured artist Kevin Atterberry, Petersburg. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 217-971-7431.

Gallery Exhibit Sep 20-23, 25-30, 4-6pm Tue- Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Sept 8-30, Thomas Trausch - Watercolor and Oil Paintings. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.

Heavy Hitters Sep 20, 25-27, Graffiti and street art from around the world. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Holding Hands With History Sep 20-21, 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.

Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Sep 20-30, Oct 01-03, 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, 217-782-7386.

Pied Piper Architectural Tour Oct 03, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. 544-1723. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, 112 North Sixth St.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Meeting Sep 27, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month in third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Reception Sep 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Exhibition and dessert reception. Free and open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Vignettes - Claire Hedden Sep 20, 24-27, 11-6 Mon-Thu, Through Sept. 27, Sculptural works from nationally known artist and Mclean County Arts Center curator. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Film & Television

Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Sep 20, 7pm, Third Thursdays in Highland room. “Marlboro Man” Mr. Bob Petit speaks about his 11 year career. 725- 1187. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Sherlock Holmes Society Film Day Sep 22, 12pm, Public invited to potluck picnic and viewing of Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows at private homes. 546-8387.

Children’s Corner

Creatures of the Night Family Event Sep 22, 11am-3pm, Learn about nocturnal animals. Games, hands-on activities, specimens, talk to scientists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Halloween Costume Swap Sep 22, 1-3pm, Bring your outgrown costume and go home with a new one. In library gallery. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Kids K Sep 22, 8:30am check in, Springfield Park District hosts. Pre-registration requested. $10-$15. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.

Wonderous Wednesday Storytime Sep 26, Oct 03, 11am, With Miss Alana, plus activity. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 21, 28, 8-10pm, Fridays in Sept. and Oct. weather permitting. Observatory, roof of Brookens Library. Free. uis.edu/astronomy. University of Illinois at Springfield, 217-206- 6073.