Oliver Jun 5-14, Springfield Muni Opera performs the musical about an orphan in turn of the century London. $10. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr or visit www.themuni.org

Artist on the Plaza Jun 9, 12-1pm, MUNI Cast: Oliver. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit springfieldartsco.org

Comedians Matt Golightly and Chris Matt Jun 5, 8pm and Jun 6, 7:15pm and 9:30pm, Comedians Golightly and Mata co-headline. Mason City Limits Comedy Club. $12.50 cash / $13 cc. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St. For more info, contact Clammy at 482-5233 or visit www.mclimits.com

MUSIC

48th International Carillon Festival May 31-Jun 6, 7-8:45pm, Bring lawn chair or blanket for nightly (except Wednesday) concert by carillonnneurs from three countries. Free fireworks Fri, 9pm. Free. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Chatham Rd & Fayette Ave. For more info, contact Karel Keldermans at 753-6219 or visit www.carillon-rees.org

Acoustic Lunch Tue, Thu, Fri, 12-1pm, Kathyrn Raistrick (Tue), Mike Anderson (Thu), Bill E.S. (Fri). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.

Artist on the Plaza Jun 4, 12-1pm, Monica Hay, vocalist. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit springfieldartsco.org

Central IL Civil War Dance Society & Metamora Jun 6, 11am-2pm, Museum admission required. Abraham Lincoln Museum Plaza.

Dave Herrero with Brian Curran Jun 5, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock 66 Series. $17, $15 in advance. Hoogland Center for the Arts Theatre 3. To purchase tickets, call 523-2787 or visit tickets.scfta.org.

Harmonious Drumming Jun 2-Sep 15, 7-8pm, First and third Tuesdays. Drum Circle is a safe, explorational environment. Bring hand drums to be a part of the experience. 15 yrs old and up. Washington Park cement circle behind playground. Free.

SOHO Music Fest Jun 5-6, 4pm-12am, 20-band event. Tim Davlin master of ceremonies. Kids tent. $5 per day. Bring a chair. Seventh and Washington or visit www.myspace.com/sohomusicfest

Songwriter’s Circle Jun 5-6, Jaigh and Josie Lowder and Paul Ingle. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site Visitor Center. For more info or tickets, call 632-5440 or 800-710-9290 or go to theatreinthepark.net.

Speak on Holy Ground First Sat monthly, 7-11pm, Special guests, karaoke, open mic, poetry, music, testimonies, and spoken word. Free. Holy Ground Coffee House, 304 W. Allen. For info, call 306-2592 or see www.cggm.org/events.

The Grass Ain’t Green No More Jun 12, 7-9pm, Fundraiser for the Illinois Council of the Blind featuring the River Ramblers playing bluegrass. $25 for one ticket, $40 for two. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. For more info, contact VisionQuest at 899-8712

DANCE

Central Illinois Dance Every Fri, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. For more info, call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd

Dance Jun 5, 8-11pm, Judy Kaye and Friends at La Force V.F.W. $10. For more info, call Judy at 652-3499.

Free Bellydance Lessons Jun 7, 1:30-4pm, Come discover the sisterhood of the dance. Using ancient, feminine techniques, we’ll unleash the creative spirit, laugh and get fit all at once. Excellent for mother/daughter bonds. Free. Red School Mall Studio, 1275 Wabash (& Park) or visit www.BellyDanceSpringfield.com

Free Dance Lessons Every Sunday, 7-9pm, Learn how to do a variety of line dances and other club dances. Music and dance provided by Hi-Tek Redneck. Free. Chasers, 3036 N. Peoria Rd. For more info, contact Dennis Reed at 891-0339

Free Irish Dance Lesson Jun 7, 1:30-4pm, Irish Dance is easy, fun and full of joy. Come join us and learn. We’ll have you laughing, dancing and learning from the moment you step on the floor. Red School Mall Dance Studio, 1275 Wabash Ave or visit http://www.geocities.com/achillacademy

Loves 2 Dance Party Jun 6, 7-11pm, Social dance for all levels of dancers. Variety of music, mainly rhythm type dances by DJ. $5 per person. Prairieland Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopois, or visit www.dancingdates.com

Salsa Dancing Every last Sat, 9pm-12:30am, With DJ Riq 9pm-12:30am, top 40’s 12:30-3am. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St

Salsa Workshop Jun 10, 6:45-7:30pm, Lesson by Julio Barrenzuela. Come out and learn basic steps to advanced. $5. Aqua Club, West Lake Dr or visit www.dancingdates.com

ART & GALLERIES

Evolution Exhibit Jun 8-Jul 30, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pastels by local artist Sheri Ramsey. Opening reception Jun 10, 5:30- 7:30pm. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall.

From Humble Beginnings Through Jan 2010, Explores the Illinois Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived in the Prairie capital. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 753-4900.

Lost and Found Exhibit Apr 25-Jul 25, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Featuring 13 Illinois artists’ work, pieces created from reused or re-purposed objects. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. springfieldart.org

Wars, Land and Walls May 12-Jul 10, Paintings by M. Fradi. M. Fradi’s work expresses the ties he feels to his Iraqi homeland and the senseless destruction caused by war. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams St. For more info, call 522-8977.

Art Classes Jun 15- Aug 7, 9am-12pm, One week adult classes and children’s camps. Prairie Art Alliance, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544-2787 or visit www.prairieart.org.

Art on the Square Jun 6, 10am-4:30pm, Juried Fine Arts show featuring regional artists and photographers. Music by Illinois Heartland Brass Band and the Taylorville Talent Team. For more info, call 824-5420. Taylorville Square

Call for Artists Jun 26, 5pm, Deadline to submit application for Prairie Art Alliance Juried Artist Membership. For application, call 544- 2787 or stop by Prairie Art Alliance, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St or visit www.prairieart.org.

Different Points of View May 1-Jun 26, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat. Prairie Art Alliance member artists Bill Billinsky (sculpture), Ginny Lee (photography) and Sue Scaife (pastel). H. D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

MacArthur Boulevard Third Annual Artists Market Jun 6-27, 9am-3pm, Saturdays. MacArthur Blvd Business Association sponsors, featuring local artists. Free to browse. 2112 S. MacArthur Blvd, or visit www.ShopOnMacArthur.com

Morton Barker Paperweight Collection Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For info, call 782-7386 or go to www.museum.state.il.us.

On My Own Time Exhibit Jun 8-12, 10am-2pm, View the work of 14 Illinois State Museum staff members’ creations. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center. 10 1/2 St, North of Ash.

Photography Exhibit Through June, Cassandra Pence photography on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St or visit www.troutlilycafe.com

Pied Piper Architectural Tours Jun-Oct, 5:30pm, Every first Wed free guided walking tour. Lincoln Herndon Law Office, Sixth and Adams or visit www.downstownspringfield.org

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