Variety Show Saturday, May 9 8pm Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787 $12 adults, $10 seniors/children under 12

Several art organizations call the Hoogland Center for the Arts home. Their talents and offerings are showcased Saturday night. Participating arts groups include: Gordon Productions, Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus, Prairie Art Alliance, Sangamon Watercolor Society, Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra, Sound Celebration Chorus, Springfield Area Arts Council, Springfield Ballet Company, Springfield International Folk Dancers, Springfield Muni Opera, Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair, Springfield Theatre Centre and UMEDIA. The cast of Nunsense will perform, along with a preview of the upcoming production of Springfield Muni Opera’s Oliver and a preview of the upcoming Springfield Theatre Centre 2009-2010 season. Gus Gordon emcees.