Sing his glory
The Basuah Gospel Festival descends on Springfield to
praise the Lord with song and dance. Smokie Norful and Vanessa Bell
Armstrong, two of the biggest names in gospel, will come together to usher
in the Holy Spirit with powerful vocals. The label mates will perform their
hits, “He’s So Good to Me,” “Til’ Victory Is
Won,” “Um Good,” and other uplifting songs, all while
bringing attention to a worthy cause. The concert will be an opportunity
for the audience to help prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV. Testing for HIV
will be available. This will be an evening to enjoy life and music, and to
love your neighbor.
TuesdaySept. 16
Basuah Gospel Festival
Prairie Capital Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
217-785-4311
HIV testing 4:30pm, Concert 5:30pm
Free
Royal drama
Take a break from politics and reality TV to watch
the majesty of King Arthur’s court unfold in the timeless tale of
loyalty, love and war. Timed to coincide with the presidential election
campaign, “Camelot” lifts the curtain on the politics and drama
that define the character of great leaders. King Arthur’s Round
Table, his love for Guinevere and the chivalry of Lancelot combine to
create a story that embraces the human struggle with love, brotherhood and
honor. The classic Lerner and Loewe musical teaches us that we all have a
role to play and, despite life’s setbacks, a king must always be
king.
Sat. &Sun.Sept. 13 &14
Fri.-Sun. Sept. 19-21
Camelot
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth St.
217-523-2787
www.scfta.org
8p.m., Sept 13, 19 and 20
2p.m. Sep14 & 21
$20 adults, $18 seniors and children
Classical meditation
Music can tell a story and recreate the spirit of
almost any event. Daniel Bernard Roumain uses the strings of his violin and
a chamber orchestra to create a conversation between Abraham Lincoln and
Charles Darwin in “Darwin’s Meditation for The People of
Lincoln.” This is the world premiere of the composition. Roumain took
two men born on the same day in 1809, who believed in the power and genius
of the mind, to create a piece that explores their love affair with
humanity. Darwin, who introduced the world to the theory of evolution, and
Lincoln, who proved that, with freedom, humanity could evolve and become
great, inspired a dialogue that will inspire an audience.
Saturday Sept. 13
“Darwin’s Meditation for the
People of
Lincoln” World Premiere
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
1184 W. Main St., Decatur
217-424-6318
www.millikin.edu/kirkland
7:30-10 p.m.
Art Spectacular
Colorful artwork, ceramics and more will be unveiled
this weekend at the annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon. Art lovers will
be able to indulge in their greatest pleasure as 45 artists will be
displaying and selling their original work. The event will feature a
kids’ tent, kids’ activities, a raffle, and music. On Sunday
the art will be followed by Music in the Park, an event that will bring
local bands Exorna, The Elk Pipes, and Emerald Underground to play their
one-of-a kind tunes. This weekend will turn into a celebration of nature,
food, art, and music as the Springfield community comes out to enjoy the
beauty of Washington Park and support local artists and musicians.
Sat. &Sun.Sept. 13 & 14
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
10 a.m.-5p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.
Sun. Sept.14
Music in the Park
4-7 p.m.
www.carillon-rees.org
Free
Washington Park
Chatham Rd. and Fayette Ave.
This article appears in Sep 11-17, 2008.
