Events

Fri., Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

321 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Soprano Awet Andemicael will debut with the Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra to perform Alleluias written by Vivaldi and Mozart, and paired with the sounds of Corelli’s Concerto Grosso and Haydn’s Thirtieth Symphony “Alleluia.” Andemicael has sung across the United States, as well as in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is central Illinois’ largest professional orchestra serving over 30,000 community members. After the concert join in the Coda Conversations, a post-concert discussion with the musicians from the orchestra, the featured guest artist and music director Ken Lam. General admission is $20. Students age 6-21 are $6 and senior… 217-528-4311

Kevin Ellis and Groove Orbit

Fri., Dec. 6, 8-10 p.m.

Anchors Away

518 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Contemporary Jazz 217-679-0166

Design Ideas Holiday Store

Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15

Shop 'n Save

1755 Wabash Ave., Springfield Jerome

Holiday Happenings

After a five-year hiatus, Design Ideas is bringing back its holiday store to Springfield. All the merchandise is sold at a loss and Design Ideas covers the overhead to operate the store so that all proceeds can be donated to local charities. The four nonprofit organizations splitting this year’s sales are The Animal Protective League, Helping Hands of Springfield, Hoogland Center for the Arts and Sparc. Since its inception in 2006, the Design Ideas Holiday Store has donated more than $130,000 to local charities. The Design Ideas Holiday Store will be located in the former Shop ‘n Save building at…

Retired State Employees Association

Fri., Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center

3280 Northfield Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Holiday Happenings

The Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) normally meets each month at the St. John's Lutheran Church located at 2477 W. Washington St. in Springfield but will not be meeting in November and December of this year. Our annual Christmas Party will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 - 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Drive in Springfield. Hope to see you at the party! 217-523-7900

Mary Bryant Choir

Fri., Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Special Music Events

217-528-4035

The Handmades Sales 2019

Fri., Dec. 6, 2-7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The State House Inn

101 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Fairs & Festivals

Shop for handmade holiday gifts. A curated show features the work of over 35 local and regional artists. 847-533-7829

Alternative Holiday Fair

Fri., Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

First Church of the Brethren

2115 Yale Boulevard, Springfield Springfield Area

free admission

Holiday Happenings

Shopping can improve the lives of artisans in developing countries when you purchase fair-trade international gifts, including toys, games, desk accessories, musical instruments, baskets, jewelry, housewares, and unique holiday items. Baked goods will be sold both days. International foods served a la carte at dinner on Friday and at lunch on Saturday. 217-685-1610

Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band

Fri., Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Robbie's

4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Live music with Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band. 217-622-8013

Printmaking cards

Fri., Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Art & Architecture

Instructed by Corie Decker. $20 members, $30 non. 217-523-2631

Improv Workshop

Fri., Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

Chatham Area Public Library

600 E. Spruce, Chatham Chatham

Free

Bulletin Board

Led by Ryan Byers. The first half will be learning what to do and getting comfortable. The second half will be putting what you learned into action and setting up some scenarios in which to improv. Registration required. Ages 18+. 217-483-2713

70' Solo Acoustic Show

Fri., Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

Springfield Carriage Company

724 E. Edwards, Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Rickey Allen Meredith LIve with his 70's Solo Acoustic Show! Playing The greatest hits of the greatest decade! (217)-572-1457

Jason Gray Christmas Concert

Fri., Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Assembly of God

129 East Vandalia Road, Jacksonville Out-of-town

Buy Tickets

$15-$35

Special Music Events

Join Contemporary Christian artist Jason Gray for a very special night of Christmas songs and stories. Proceeds benefit In His Hands Orphans Outreach. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of and at the door, $35 for VIP meet and greet.

Finding the Pathway to Unity

Fri., Dec. 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

Springfield Baha'i Center

1131 S. Eighth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Faith & Philosophy

Presentation and discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. 217-546-9171

Eric Brackett and the Cocktails

Fri., Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m.

Craft Beer Bar

430 Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Wayside

Fri., Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m.

Lucky Moon Saloon

10041 Palm Rd., Chatham, Illinois, Chatham Chatham

Live Music

Formerly known as Capital Classics. Come out and support local favorites. It’s a guaranteed good time!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theatre 3

420 S. 6th St., Springfield Downtown

Buy Tickets

$18 Adults $17 Seniors $10 Students

Special Music Events

The Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus presents "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." And those 100 years old and greater get in for free! 217-523-2787

3's Company

Fri., Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m.

Locals

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Out-of-town

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Live Music

3's Company • Kortney Leatherwood, Melanie Dennison & Steve Clark • Locals Bar in Pawnee • Friday, December 6th from 7-10 PM • No Cover • Must be 21 or older 217-646-8013

The Freakness

Fri., Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m.

The Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806

Casey Cantrall and Tricia Giacomini

Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-502-3702

Appalachian Christmas Quartet

Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

West Side Christian Church

2850 Cider Mill Lane, Springfield West Side

Special Music Events

An evening of traditional Christmas music. Free. 793-2800

F & I Film Series: Temple Grandin

Fri., Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m.

UIS Brookens Auditorium

1 University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Film & Television

The story of a woman who refused to let her disorder limit her true potential. Adapted from her own writings. 217-206-4762

Patterson Country Opry

Fri., Dec. 6, 7:30-10 p.m.

Patterson Community Club

123 White Hall Road, Patterson Out-of-town

$8

Live Music

Classic country music. December guest is Davey French 217-473-8637

"Ragin Cajun” John Morgan

Fri., Dec. 6, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Donnie B's Comedy Club

3455 Freedom Dr., Springfield Southern View

$15 and $17

Theater & Comedy

217-391-JOKE

Harmony Deep

Fri., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 8 p.m.

Lime Street Cafe

951 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-793-1905

Curt Smith

Fri., Dec. 6, 8-11 p.m.

Always After Five

2741 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Curt Smith brings his acoustic/vocals playing songs that everyone knows from artists like CCR, the Eagles, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, James Taylor, Bread, Marshal Tucker, the Bob Seger and many more to Always After Five on Friday December 6th. 217-528-9780