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Symphony at Sunset

Symphony at Sunset Sunday September 5th at Dodds Park.

General Admission: $20 per vehicle.

VIP: $60 per seat, admission included.

ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL TO FEATURE PIANO, JAZZ, VOCALS

A first-time performance by pianist Ian Hobson, and performances by jazz artist Jon Faddis, violinist Stefan Milenkovich and Grammy Award winners Nathan Gunn and the Pacifica Quartet will be among the highlights of the
fourth annual Allerton Music Barn Festival, Sept. 2-6.

Jazz Walk

September 10th
5:30-7:30pm
Meadowbrook Park
Free

You're in for a special evening of great live music you can only
experience in the Wandell Sculpture Garden in Meadowbrook Park.

Several Jazz combos and soloists will play alongside the district's
collection of large outdoor sculptures at this free family event.

Parking is available at the Race Street entrance of the park or next
door at Stone Creek Church at the corner of Windsor Road and Race
Street.

This event will be rescheduled for the next night in the event of rain.

Tiempo Libre Concert

On September 10th Tiempo Libre plays. Contact the Krnnert Center for tickets and for more information.

Savoy Orchard Days Festival

The Village of Savoy will host the inaugural Savoy Orchard Days Festival at Colbert Park in Savoy September 17-19, 2010.

The three day festival will have fun for the entire family including arts & crafts vendors, flea market stands, carnival rides & kids' games, live music and a beer tent. The bands, which include several Savoy natives and residents, are the Tons 'O' Fun Band, The Crazy Johnny Band with Dawna Nelson, Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets(r) and the Boat Drunks. Body 'N Sole will sponsor the 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning which will take participants through Savoy ending on top of the hill in Colbert Park. The Antique Car & Truck Show on Sunday will have attendees coming back for more up to the very last minute.

Registration for the 5K Run/Walk is open until September 11. Entries for the Antique Car & Truck Show are still being accepted as well as vendors of all kinds and volunteers for all aspects of the festival.

Songfest at St Matthew Lutheran Church

On Sunday, September 19 another familiar St. Matthew Lutheran Church event
– Songfest – will come again, though with a new emphasis: “Songs from
around the World” is the theme for this event. As we’re connected with
people far and near in faith, prayer and concern, we’ll express that
connectedness as we share hymns from China and Cameroon, Finland and
Germany, Tanzania and Israel. The organ, band, bells, children’s Alleluia
Choir, and senior choir will lead the music, but we, the attendees, get to
sing and sing some more. Our hymnal which is full of music from our
fellow Christians around the world is our resource book for this event.



As well as a fresh theme, this Songfest will have a different format.
We’ll have a potluck meal at 5 and sing from 6 to 7 p.m. This change in
schedule is to make it possible for families with smaller children to be
part of the event yet still be home early enough to get ready for school
the next morning.

ROOTS FESTIVAL

Second Annual CHAMPAIGN-URBANA FOLK; ROOTS FESTIVAL September 24th to 25th

A hands-on festival of music, dance, performances, art, workshops, jams,
family activities, and more!

2nd Annual Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival

The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival, funded in part by a grant from Urbana's Public Arts Commission and Urbana Business Association's Business Back the Arts Program, will celebrate its second year in Downtown Urbana September 23-25, 2010.

More than ten local venues in and around the Downtown area will host over
100 performers, artists and storytellers celebrating American roots music, dance, stories and visual arts. Emphasizing community participation,
organized workshops will be offered teaching fiddle, banjo, ukulele,
mandolin, bass, drumming and more.

Dance demonstrations will also give
onlookers the opportunity to join in. This year's festival activities
will also include jam sessions and family activities such as a children's
parade, guided art activities and storytelling.

Musical artists will be announced as they are confirmed and will encompass
many genres including Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Cajun, Texas Swing, Old-Time, Klezmer, Tango, Folk, Salsa and more. Spontaneous street performances will surprise and delight festival goers throughout the weekend.

Many events are free and $15 admits guests to all live music performances
throughout the festival.

Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival

The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival will celebrate its second year in downtown Urbana on September 23-25, 2010.

Visitors can contact the Bureau for accommodations, transportation and general travel information at (800) 369-6151.

Many events are free and $15 admits
guests to all live music performances throughout the festival.

Southern Gospel-Style and Traditional Gospel Music

If you enjoy good music, you and your family will want to hear Roy Hope present a concert of both Southern Gospel-Style and Traditional Gospel Music for both young and old.

He will be performing at Baptist Church, 401 Glenwood Drive, Rantoul. During morning worship at 10:45AM September 12th.