The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr or visit www.themuni.org.
Comedian Tommy Johnigan Jul 10, 7:30 and 9:30pm and Jul 11, 8:30pm, Comedian Tommy Johnigan. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive. For info or tickets, call 391- 5653.
Jeff Dunham Jul 16, 7:30-11:30pm, $41.50, Prairie Capitol Convention Center. For more info, call 788-8800 or visit http://jeffdunham.com/.
Wine Tasting/Theatre Night Jul 9, 5-10pm, Trolley ride and wine-tasting at Hill Prairie Winery then return to New Salem for the evening performance of Forever This Land. Menard County Tourism fundraiser, $25. Theatre In the Park, New Salem State Historic Site. For more info, contact Laurie at 306-1832 or visit www.visitmenardcounty.com
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Lincoln Acoustic - Guitar Camp Jul 11, 9:30am-9pm, Players of all ages/skill levels invited to this second annual day of fellowship and music making. Top guitar talent, Paul Kamp, will present. Day ends with concert in park. Free-will offering. Lincoln Women’s Club, 913 McLean Ave. For more info, contact Michael at 708-606-9690
Acoustic Lunch Tuesdays and every other Friday, 12- 1pm, Kathyrn Raistrick (Tue), Dennis Darling (Jun 26, Jul 10, Jul 24), Bill E.S. (Jul 8, Jul 22, Aug 19). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 2 and Jul 7, 12-1pm, Ben Bedford, singer/songwriter (Thu) and Mark Vincent on piano (Tue). Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call the Springfield Arts Council at 753-3519 or visit www.springfieldartsco.org.
Country Music Star Craig Morgan Jul 14, 5-6pm, Craig Morgan presents an acoustic concert in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum central plaza area to help promote the new agriculture exhibit. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N. Sixth St. For more info, contact Robin at 558-8934 or visit www.presidentlincoln.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. For more info, contact Rhiannon at 773-677-9240
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
Sound Celebration Chorus with Land of Lincoln Chorus Jul 18, 6pm, Sing in the Park. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd. For more info visit www.soundcelebrationchorus.org or call, 787-2372.
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.
Springfield Municipal Band Summer Concerts Jun 9-Jul 4, 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
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.
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 Friday, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. Don Smith (3rd), Boby Remack (10th & 31st), Judy Kaye (17th), Kevin Turner (24th). 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
Salsa Workshop Jul 8, 6:45-7:30, Lesson with Julio Barrenzuela. $5. Contact [email protected] or visit www.dancingdates.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
On My Own Time City-Wide Exhibit Through Jul 30, 9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri and 8am-12pm Sat, Winning work of employees of businesses, agencies and institutions. Chase Bank lobby, Old State Capitol Plaza East. For info, call Penny at 753-3519 or e-mail [email protected].
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
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. For more info, call 544-2787.
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
Acrylic Exhibit Through Jul, Eric Fliege’s acrylics on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St or visit www.troutlilycafe.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 www.museum.state.il.us.
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