Artist on the Plaza and Music at the Market Begin Their 2019 Seasons
The Springfield Area Arts Council’s mission is to enrich the community through the arts. To help complete this purpose, the Springfield Area Arts Council produces two outdoor summer performance series called Artist on the Plaza and Music at the Market. Both performance series are free to the public and feature local talent. Funding for these events comes from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the City of Springfield, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, and downtown merchants.
Artist on the Plaza
Takes place every Wednesday between Memorial Day and Labor Day (May 29 – August 28)
12:00 to 1:00 P.M.
On the Old State Capitol south lawn
This event is family friendly and is the perfect way to spend the lunch break.
SCHEDULE
May
29 – Phil Steinberg, the songs of Sinatra
June
5 – Springfield Area Youth Jazz Band, jazz instrumental
12 – Mark Mills, guitar and vocal
19 – Monica Hays, vocal
26 – Lady Carol and Her Knights, rhythm and blues
July
3 – Joe Allen, guitar and vocal
10 – Messengers for Christ, gospel
17 – Route 66 Quartet, barbershop
24 – Mary Bryant Home singers, vocal
31 – St. Andrew’s Society, Scottish dance
August
7 – Britney long, country
14 – Ryan Mobley, guitar and vocal
21 – Gerald Cole, rap
28 – Derrick Streibig, guitar and vocal
Music at the Market
Takes place every Saturday from May 18 to October 26
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
At the Old Capitol Farmer’s Market
On Adams Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets
This event is also family friendly and a great way to spend Saturday mornings.
SCHEDULE
May
18 – David Tell, Native American flute
25 – Arlin and Erin, singer/songwriters
June
1 – The Dandelion Pickers, folk
8 – Tim Garman, dulcimer
15 – Dennis Darling, keyboard
22 – Idle Oath, bluegrass
29 – Liz Fitz, eclectic
July
6 – Rhodes and Battles, singer/songwriter
13 – Hannah Mobley, ukulele
20 – Andrew Heathwaite, children’s music
27 – Last Acre, folk
August
3 – Adrian Russo, piano jazz
10 – Cowboy Randy, yodeling and roping
17 – Jones and Chase, country
24 – Rachel Rambach, singer/songwriter
31 – Casey Cantrall, singer/songwriter
September
7 – Peaches and Bacon, banjo and fiddle
14 – Larry Stevens, guitar and vocals
21 – Mike Anderson, dulcimer
28 – Lowder and Manning, singer/songwriter
October
5 – Tom Irwin, singer/songwriter
12 – Jake McNamara, ukulele
19 – Dan Grover, guitar and vocals
26 – Eldon Roark and Troy Roark, magician and juggler