Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Jun 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 Dan Chopin Jun 19, 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Jun 20, 8:30pm, $13, $15 vip seating. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 2937 West White Oaks Dr. For reservations call, 391-5653.
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.
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 e-mailing [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.
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
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, Wednesdays. 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. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Church, 745 Woodside Rd. $5-$10. For info, call 787-6833 or visit prairiegrapevine.org.
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 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
Central Illinois Dance Every Fri, 8-11pm, Singles and couples. For more info, call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd
Hustle Workshop Jun 24, 6:45-7:30pm, Hustle workshop/ lesson with Paul Jones from Illini Dance Club, Champaign. Inquire about private lessons with him. $5. Aqua Club, West Lake Dr 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
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
ART & GALLERIES
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.
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, contact Shirley at 522-8977
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
“Art in the Garden” Art Show June 27, 8am-7:30pm, Juried art show featuring work of local artists inspired by Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Silent and live auctions and reception for artists at 5pm. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Dr. For more info, call 529-1111 or visit www.lmgnc.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,
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