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Second Friday at the Illinois State Museum

Second Friday at the Illinois State Museum

• Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
• Date: Friday, March 13, 2015, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

OPEN AFTER HOURS + DRINKS + LIVE MUSIC + FOOD TRUCK + ACTIVITIES + ART OPENING + FUN!

Get cultured.
Have you enjoyed First Fridays at the Illinois State Museum? Then this Spring, bring your friends and join us for SECOND Fridays in March, April, and May! Enjoy live music, drinks, food, art + science activities, and exhibition openings. Investigate the museum and museum store after hours! Meet new people, chat with old friends, and laugh and learn the night away.

WHEN:
SECOND Friday
March 13
5:30-8PM

WHAT:
Second Friday + Pro-Text Opening
FREE Admission/Cash Bar
Free Parking in the Adjacent State Lots

WHERE:
Illinois State Museum
502 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706

Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art
"Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art" explores the various ways artists choose to combine language in their visual art. Works by emerging and mid-career artists from throughout the state are featured alongside works selected from the Illinois State Museum Fine Art Collection. This exhibition showcases art that incorporates words, letters, or text for narrative or graphic impact. It is also part of a community wide effort of four Springfield art organizations (UIS, LLCC, SAA, ISM) to hold exhibitions that examine the use of text in art, or, the“Pro-Text Partnership.” Enjoy opening activities for this exhibit.

Art + Science Make ‘n’ Take
Create art with text via technology! Play on a Smart Board and create ASCII art to take home.

The Blue G’s
The Blue G's are a Springfield, Illinois based bluegrass band. They play modern and traditional bluegrass as well as original material, and also cover other genres of music in the bluegrass style. Members include Shane Bumgarner (Banjo/Vocals), Jeff Cunningham (Doghouse Bass), Jonathan Field (Fiddle/Guitar/Vocals), Gary Fifer (Mandolin), Micah Walk (Guitar/Vocals), and Josh Parr (Fiddle/Vocals).

Cooper’s StrEATside Bistro Food Truck
After rave reviews from First Friday goers, the Coopers are back! Justin Cooper is a food lover at heart with over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry. His background has inspired him to serve local and fresh food whenever possible, including his cousin’s local beef. Purchase your food “strEATside” and enjoy it inside the museum!

POUR Bar
Shake, rattle, & POUR! Relax and enjoy any drink of your choice from this fully catered bar. Some of the best bartenders in our area are at your service!

The Illinois State Museum inspires discovery and caring about Illinois’ cultural and natural resources and heritage. The Museum integrates its original research and diverse collections to advance knowledge and create thought-provoking exhibitions and educational programs and resources. These offerings engage people of all ages in their own discovery and lifelong learning about the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois and its place within the world. The Museum promotes stewardship of this heritage to improve quality of life and ensure a sustainable future.