They Knew Lincoln Monologues Jun 26-27, 8pm, Mary Todd Lincoln and Don Russell, a friend of Lincoln, are portrayed. $12-$7. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln New Salem, Petersburg. For more info, call 632-5440. or visit www.theatreinthepark.net
The Producers Jun 26-Jul 5, July 4 show cancelled, Musical comedy follows two producers who attempt to get rich quick by over selling interest in a broadway flop. $10. Directed by Doug Hahn and Gary Shull. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr or visit www.themuni.org.
Comedian Daniel Kinno Jun 26, 7:30 and 9:30pm and Jun 27, 8:30pm. $13, $15 for vip. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 2937 West White Oaks Dr. For tickets call 391-JOKE.
Comedy Open Stage Jul 1, 8pm, Mason City Limits hosts some of the areas best up and coming comedians in the Midwest. 18 & up. Free show! Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St.. For more info, contact Clammy at 482-5233 or visit www.mclimits.com
Political Comedian Will Durst Jun 26, 8pm and Jun 27, 7:15 and 9:30pm, For more info on Durst, visit www.willdurst.com. $12.50 cash $13 w/cc VIP 2.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St. For more info, contact Clammy at 482- 5233 or visit www.mcliimits.com.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
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.
Barbershop Chorus Every Tue, 7:30-10pm, Rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4-part harmony with an interest to join. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth. For info, 737-3359 or landoflincolnbarbershop.com.
Lorie Line: The Intimate Evening Series Jun 25, 7:30pm, Unplugged with five musicians from Line’s Pop Chamber Orchestra. $32.50 Adult. LRS Theatre, Hoogland Center for the Arts. 420 S. Sixth St or visit www.scfta.org
MOMSthatROCK! Productions: Concert for a Cause Jun 27, 3-8pm, Music and fun activities to benefit CARE. Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel, Brandon Carnes, Suzy the Smokers. Kids Art Jam for a Cause & more fun. $10-$15. Lake Springfield, 1402 West Lake Shore Dr or visit www.momsthatrock.com
Music in the Park: Rhythm and Jazz Jun 28, 4-7pm, The Roger Kimball Band and Kapitol Sound. Free. Comer Cox Park. For more info, call 544-1751.
Music on the Patio Through Sep 9, 6-9pm every Wednesday, Local musicians play. Free. Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, 3151 Horizon Dr. For more info, contact Rich at 525-3820
Prairie Grapevine Concert: Exorna Jun 27, 7:30-9pm, Jigs, reels, and pub songs of Ireland and Scotland. $5-$10. For info, call 787-6833 or visit prairiegrapevine.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Church, 745 Woodside Rd
Springfield Municipal Band Summer Concerts Jun 9-Jul 30, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Fifty local musicians play a variety of music directed by Gene Haas. Ice cream socials provided by area churches and civic groups. Free. Douglas Park, MacArthur and Madison. For more info, contact Brian at 789- 2974 or visit springfield.il.us/commissions/band
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Concerts Jun 7-Aug 31, Free carillon concerts given Sundays at 3pm and 7pm and Wednesdays at 7pm. Washington Park, Fayette and Chatham. For more info, call 753-6219 or visit www.carillion-rees.org.
DANCE
Belly Modern Jun 11-Jul 16, 6:30-7:45pm, Bellydance to modern music. Great for nervous beginners. Red School Mall. For more info, contact Janice at 812-632-0118 or visit redschoolmallstudio.com
Central Illinois Dance Every Fri, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. For more info, call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd
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
Scheherazade’s Story in Dance Jun 12-Jul 24, 6:30-7:45pm, Combines drama with dance. Dance 1,001 Arabian Nights with belly dance moves. Incorporates veil dance, sword dance and playful costumes. $10 drop in, 7 classes $54. Red School Mall Studio, 1275 Wabash Ave. For more info, contact Janice Neaveill at or visit www.redschoolmallstudio.com
Themed Dance Every Wed, 6:45-10pm, Swing Etc West Coast Swing workshop/lesson 6:45- 7:30pm, dance 7:30-10pm. 1st Wedballroom workshop, 2nd Wed- Latin, 3rd Wed- country, 4th Wed- hustle. $7 Workshop/Dance $5 workshop. Swing, Etc- Aqua Club, West Lake Drive by Fireman’s Club or visit www.dancingdates.com
ART & GALLERIES
There’s Another Way to Look at It Jul 7-Aug 28, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat, Prairie Art Alliance new members’ exhibit with Rich Ford, Daniel McCarthy and Kevin Veara. Artists’ reception July 11, 5:30-7:30pm. H. D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Evolution Exhibit Jun 8-Jul 30, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pastels by local artist Sheri Ramsey. 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
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