THEATER & COMEDY
Leaving Iowa Jun 12-20, 7:30-9pm, In this heartwarming comedy, a middle-aged writer relives the summers he spent in the back seat of a station wagon on crazy family vacations. Decatur Civic Center Theater, #1 Gary Anderson Plaza or visit www.jedemi.org
Oliver! Jun 11-14, 8:30pm, 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
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Jun 12-14 and 18-21, 8pm, The tale of seven brothers who kidnap seven girls to be their brides. $12-$7. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln New Salem, Petersburg. For more info, call 632- 5440 or go to www.theatreinthepark.net.
Comedian Mark Klein Jun 19, 8pm and Jun 20, 7:15pm and 9:30pm, $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.
Comedian Tom Simmons Jun 12, 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Jun 13, 8:30pm, $13, $15 vip seating. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr. For reservations call, 391-5653.
Comedians Dennis Piper and John Kirby Jun 12, 8pm and Jun 13 at 7:15pm and 9:30pm, Five dollar Friday is back. $5 Friday; $12.50 Saturday. Mason CIty Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St. For more info, contact Clammy at 482- 5233 or visit www.mclimits.com.
Dinner Theater Jun 19-20, 6pm, Springfield #186 High School All City presents “Reel to Real, Where Broadway meets the Big Screen” Dinner Theatre. Catering by Jimmy Oh’s. $15. Ridgely Elementary Auditorium, 2040 N. 8th St. Purchase tickets in advance only by emailing [email protected] or [email protected].
The History of Science as told by Mark Twain Jun 18, 7pm, Program by Warren Brown as Mark Twain sharing insights from the “Diaries of Adam and Eve” to friendships with inventors and thoughts about Galileo and Newton. Free. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St. For more info, call 287-7397.
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.
Artist on the Plaza Jun 11, 12-1pm, Lincoln Troubadours, Lincoln era songs and more. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit springfieldartsco.org
Barbershop Chorus Every Tue, 7:30-10pm, Men who like 4- part harmony to join. Rehearsals open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth. For info, 737-3359 or landoflincolnbarbershop.com.
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. For more info, call 773-677-9240.
Lemonade in the Lobby Jun 17, 6-7:30pm, Ice Cream, lemonade, and entertainment as part of St. John’s concert series. Entertainment by Swing Street Jazz Ensemble. Open to public. Free. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington. For more info, contact Jean at 793-3933 or visit stjohns-springfield.org
Music on the Patio Through Sep 9, 6-9pm, Local musicians play. Free. Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, 3151 Horizon Dr. For more info, contact Rich at 525-3820
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. Free. Douglas Park, MacArthur and Madison. For more info, contact Brian at 789-2974 or visit springfield.il.us/commissions/band
Teen Scene Second Fri monthly, 7-11pm, Teens can hang out and play games, sing to karaoke, listen to music, eat food and have fun. $2. Holy Ground, 304 W. Allen. For more info, call 306-2592 or go to www.cggm.org.
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
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
Central Illinois Dance Every Fri, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. For more info, call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd
Country Two Step Lesson Jun 17, 6:45-7:30pm, Jan and Chris Sparling. $5. Aqua Club, West Lake Drive or visit www.dancingdates.com
Polka Lovers Klub Dance Jun 14, 2-5:30pm, Illinois Chapter dance with Polka Connection Band. $9-$8. KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton. For more info, call 726-0181 or visit www.illinoischapterpolkofa.org.
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
Evolution Exhibit Jun 8-Jul 30, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pastels by local artist Sheri Ramsey. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall.
How Vast and Varied a Field Jun 15, 9am-5pm daily, Opening of Illinois Stories Exhibit showing the agricultural vision of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln Museum, Illinois Gallery. Museum admission required.
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, contact Shirley at 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 for ABC Jun 18, 7-10pm, Help youth affected by sexual abuse. Art for ABC features an art auction with pieces by local artists and ABC youth, music by Micah Walk, appetizers, door prizes and more. $30- $20. Caitie Girl’s, 400 E. Jefferson. For more info, contact Trisha at 309-451- 9495 or visit www.abccounseling.org
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 11-27, 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. Parking in lot, west of center.
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
Sangamon Watercolor Society Exhibit Through June, Features two Springfield watercolor artists, Janice Chan Hahn and Shirley Caldwell Smith. Boardroom (third floor), Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
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