park. Free-will offering. Lincoln Women’s Club, 913 McLean Ave. For more info, contact Michael at 708-606-9690.
Acoustic Lunch Jul 9-14, 12-1pm, Jake Shane & Mason Baran (Thu), Dennis Darling (Fri), Jake Shane & Mason Baran (Mon), Kathryn Raistrick (Tue). Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For info, call 391-0101.
Artist on the Plaza Jul 9 and 14, 12-1pm, Hear the sounds of John T. Crisp, Jr. & Ada Lou (Thu) and Micah Walk, singer/songwriter (Tue). Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 753-3519 or visit www.springfieldartsco.org.
New Odyssey Jul 9, 7pm, Three guys, 30 instruments. Summer Serenades free family concert. Food available. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Washington Street between Fifth and Sixth.
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.
From the Auld (Old) Sod to the New Prairie: Songs of Irish Immigration in Illinois Jul 16, 7pm, Weaving music with stories, Lee Murdock presents a compelling story of Irish immigrants in Illinois. Free. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St. For more info, call 287-7397.
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.
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.
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 Through 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
Ballroom Dance Jul 12, 4-7pm, Ronnie Scott and his Orchestra. $15, dress to impress. KC Hall, 335 S. Fourth Street, Riverton. For more info, call 309-452-4531.
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.
Irish Dance Workshop Jul 12, 9am-6pm, Intensive, techniquebased workshop for novice level dancers and their teachers to learn two novicelevel steps in Reel, Slip Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe. $50. Red School Mall Dance Studio, 1275 Wabash Ave. For more info, contact Sharon at 381-3822 or visit www.achillacademy.com.
Swinging Under the Stars Jul 18, 7-10pm, Dance under the stars with The Bob Markum Swing Band. $10. Lake shore Golf Course, Taylorville. For more info, call 824-3555.
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 Workshop Jul 22, 6:45-7:30pm, Mike Berkel and Natasha Kubiak (teaching for the first time at Aqua Club). $5. West Lake Dr 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].
Deviations Jul 14-Aug 28, 10am-2pm, Felicia Olin’s paintings and collages on exhibit. Free. For more info, call 522-8977. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
Evolution Exhibit Jun 8-Jul 30, 8am-4pm Mon-Thu, Pastels by local artist Sheri Ramsey. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall.
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. For info visit 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.
Acrylic Exhibit Through Jul, Eric Fliege’s acrylics on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St or visit www.troutlilycafe.com.
Blue Door Gallery Through Aug 31, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat and 11am-3pm Sun, Offering 65 artists’ works including: wood, jewelry, paintings, florals, fiber art, etched glass and more. 214 S. Sixth St. For info visit www.BlueDoorArt.com.
Sangamon Watercolor Society Jul 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Public invited to dessert reception and show featuring Jacksonville watercolor artists, Robert Veness and Marian “Billie” Scott. Hoogland Center for the Arts boardroom, third floor, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Leaf and the Page Through Aug 9, Features 11 contemporary Illinois artists with works such as giant stainless steel plants, weeds made from trash and mushroom books growing out of the wall. Illinois State Museum.
FILM & TELEVISION
The Take Jul 21, 7pm, Liberty Brew and View features a political movie third Tuesday each month. Doors open at 6:30pm for food and beverages. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy. E-mail [email protected] to join mailing list.
Hotel for Dogs Jul 10, 3pm, Free family movie every Friday in July. Feel free to bring snacks. Parking available beneath library in underground garage, 25 cents each half hour. Lincoln Library Carnegie Room, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, contact Ashley at 753-4900, ext 236.
Movies in the Park Jul 10, Dusk. Madagascar 2. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544-1751. Kiwanis Park.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Sept 9, 7pm, Dr. John R. Halsey, State Archaeologist of Michigan presents “Mississippian Copper Sources, Usage & Probabilities: A View from Up North.”
Free, enter bldg on 10 1/2 St. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St.. For more info, contact Nina at 785-0037 or 782-0061 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us.
AUDITIONS
Call for Beauty and the Beast Jul 25 9am-12pm 1-4pm and Jul 26 12- 4pm, Auditions for Springfield Theater Center’s production of Beauty and the Beast, Oct. 9-11 & 16-18. Forty-one roles available for ages 13 and up. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.. For more info, contact Jane at 476-8075.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
The Buzz About Bees Jul 11, 10am-4pm, Activities recommended for kids ages 4-8, with takehome crafts. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Katie at 782-6044 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jul 14-15, 10am & 2pm, Kids Discover Bats, 30-min educational film recommended for ages 3-8. For info, or to register groups of 10 or more, call 782- 5993. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Free K-3rd and Pre-K Storytimes Through Aug 19, Grades K-3rd from 1- 1:45pm Sundays, Pre-K from 11- 11:45am Wednesdays, Fun books & crafts featured each week. For reading, visit bn.com or pick up calendar in store. Free. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. For more info, contact Valerie at 546-9440.
Science Workshop: Rockin’ & Rollin’ in Illinois Jul 13, 8:30am-12pm, Ages 8-10 investigate how forces beneath Earth’s crust shaped the IL landscape, make a model of Earth’s interior, explore plate movements with ‘snack’ tectonics and more. Advance registration, $12-$15. Illinois State Museum. To register, call 782-5993 or email [email protected].
Science Workshop: Strange Animals of Illinois Jul 13, 1-4pm, Ages 6-8 learn about Illinois animals of the past such as giant insects and sharks with bristles on their backs. Advance registration, $12-$15. Illinois State Museum. To register, call 782-5993 or email [email protected].
NATURE
Hydrangea Event Seminar Jul 11, 10am, Join the annual hydrangea
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