Frank Trompeter Quartet (jazz), 7:30 p.m. April 11, Donnie's Homespun Pizza, 107 W. Cook St. Musicians are Chris Miller on piano and organ, Rob Killam on acoustic bass, Mark McKnight on drums, and Frank Trompeter on vocals, saxophones and electric wind instrument.

A three-day celebration of the ecology, beauty, and recreation of our region's greatest natural assets. Events on the Sugar, Pecatonica, Kishwaukee and Rock Rivers. Features keynote speaker nationally renowned author, Brian Doyle and musician Curt Carter from Land for Lea...

Empty Pockets is an all original rock and roll trio from Rockford. Playing music that is stylistically accessible for diverse audiences and venues, they are what happens when rock gets the blues, and jazz infused. In addition to wine, we have a selection of beer and soft ...

Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic, 6 p.m., Robbie's Restaurant, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza. Bring copies of your work to read. Free admission.

ITS A CIRCUS! We are celebrating the life and memory of Dawson Garman. This family friendly event is a fundraiser for the Children's Hospital of Illinois in Dawson's honor. There will be dinner, raffles, clowns, bouncy houses, games and more!! Dinner will be covered with...

DATE: Saturday, July 20th, 2013 SIGN IN: American Legion in Bartonville, IL REGISTRATION: Registration is from 9am to 12pm - Breakfast Available at 8AM FEE: $20 per rider and $10 per passenger (This includes meal on return) DISTANCE: Approximately 140 miles END: Last...

250-yard swim and two-mile run. If you are getting ready for the Prairie Triathlon at NorthPointe, thinking about doing your first triathlon this summer or need a fast, challenging workout, this is the perfect event for beginners or great practice for experienced athletes...

Nothing to Lose, hosted by The Literary Underground and Zygote in my Coffee, 7 p.m. June 22, Bogart's, 2142 Old State Road, Jacksonville. Underground poets from throughout the Midwest, live music by Flamingo and Utter Chaos, stand-up comedy by Mike Brant. Short film, "Buc...

Join us for an evening of fairies, magic, dance and fun. Families and guests of all ages will stroll the grounds and art galleries at Womanspace, while fairies lead a scavenger hunt through the beautiful gardens, the magical pine forest, and out onto the Labyrinth on the ...

Celebrate America’s Birthday with Metal

Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:00pm – 2:00am Doors open 6:00pm Show 8:00pm-2:00am

Cost $7.00 @ Door Age 18+

Red 9 322 South 9th Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

What's more American than a good old fashion Metal show? DJ To...