NYC-based Comedian Lord Carrett May 22, 8pm and May 23, 7:15 and 9pm, Special guest Marques Bunn. $12.50. Mason City Limits, 114 E. Chestnut. For more info, call 482-LAFF, or visit http://www.LordofLaughs.com.
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.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
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 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 12-1pm, Jaigh Lowder (Mon), Kathyrn Raistrick (Tue), Mike Anderson (Thu), Dennis Darling, Lucas Westcott (alternating Fri). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.
Artist on the Plaza May 21, 12-1pm, Jaigh and Josie Lowder, vocals and acoustic guitar. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit springfieldartsco.org.
Artist on the Plaza May 26, 12-1pm, The Frogsnoggers, Renaissance Vaudeville. 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.
Bells In Motion/Jane Hartman Trio May 31, 4pm, Jazz, swing, pops and sacred performed by both groups together and separately. $10. Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St.. For more info, contact Michael Lamb at 899-2128 or visit www.bellsinmotion.org
Bells In Motion/Jane Hartman Trio May 30, 7-9:30pm, Jazz, swing and pops. $10. Springfield Hilton Rendezvous Room, 700 E. Adams. For more info, contact Michael Lamb at 899-2128 or visit http://www.bellsinmotion.org
Music in the Park: Rhythm and Blues May 24, 4-7pm, The Debbie Ross Band plays rhythm and blues. Free. Washington Park Carillon, South Grand and MacArthur Blvd. For more info, call 544-1751.
Pete Sander Every Sat, 9am-12pm, Pete Sander plays at Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams. For info, call 788-8084.
Sound Celebration Chorus Every Mon, 7-10pm, For women who like to sing. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info, call 523- 4363 or go to www.soundcelebration.org.
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.
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.
DANCE
Central Illinois Dance Every Fri, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. VFW Post #755, For info call 546-9515. 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd
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 or www.dancingdates.com
Mom ‘N Me Irish Dance Classes Jun 11-Aug 6, 9-10am, Thursday mornings mothers and child or children. $50/ 4 week session. Red School Mall Dance Studio, 1275 Wabash Ave or visit www.geocities.com/achillacademy
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. 3. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St
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
West Coast Swing Dance Workshop May 29, 6:45-7:30pm, Swing Ecterera Dance. West Coast Swing Lesson/Workshop by Mike Bickline and Dawn Degrushe of St. Louis. $5. Aqua Club 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, For info call 522-8977. 607 E. Adams St
Amateur Photography Exhibit May 4-25, Washington Park Botanical Garden annual contest exhibit. For info, call 753-6228.
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