June 14 birthdays
Actress Marla Gibbs, 87; House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., 79; country-rock musician Spooner Oldham, 75; rock singer Rod Argent (The Zombies; Argent), 73; President Donald Trump, 72; singer Janet Lennon (The Lennon Sisters), 72; rock musician Barry Melton, 71; rock musician Alan White (Yes), 69; actor Eddie Mekka, 66; actor Will Patton, 64; Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden, 60; jazz musician Marcus Miller, 59; singer Boy George, 57; rock musician Chris DeGarmo, 55; actress Traylor Howard, 52; actress Yasmine Bleeth, 50; actor Faizon Love, 50; actor Stephen Wallem, 50; International Tennis Hall of Famer Steffi Graf, 49; actor Sullivan Stapleton, 41; Screenwriter Diablo Cody, 40; actor Lawrence Saint-Victor, 36; actor Torrance Coombs, 35; actor J.R. Martinez, 35; actor-singer Kevin McHale, 30; actress Lucy Hale, 29; pop singer Jesy Nelson (Little Mix), 27; country singer Joel Crouse, 26; actor Daryl Sabara, 26.
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Muni band
“International Review” is the theme of the Decatur Municipal Band's performance in Decatur's Central Park on Monday, June 18. Brenna Pfeifer is the featured vocalist, and horn player Steve Schepper is the featured soloist.
The performance is at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge.
The group also performs an hour-long program Sunday, June 17, at the Fairview Park pavilion. The performance begins at 6 p.m.
A special performance is Wednesday, June 20, at Nelson Park pavilion 1. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
Gin Blossoms
The Gin Blossoms, Tonic and Vertical Horizon perform Saturday, June 16, at Bank of Springfield Center on the outdoor plaza.
Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. show are $59, $45 and $29. Tickets are available at the venue and via Ticketmaster.
In Effingham
Newsong, Unspoken and Citizen Way bring the I Am A Christian Summer Tour to Effingham Performance Center Saturday, June 16.
Tickets for the 7 p.m. show range in price from $29 to $120. Tickets are available at the box office and via Ticketmaster.
WWE Live
WWE Live shows are Friday, June 15, at the Peoria Civic Center and Saturday, June 16, at Champaign's State Farm Center.
Both shows start at 7:30 p.m., and tickets range in price from $15 to $105. VIP tickets are available.
Tickets are available at both box offices, and via Ticketmaster for Peoria and at statefarmcenter.com for Champaign.
Virginia Theatre
Celtic Woman performs tonight at Champaign's Virginia Theatre.
Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $106, $66 and $45.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo play the venue Friday, June 15. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show range from $39.50 to $79.50.
Tickets are available at the box office and at thevirginia.org.
Bloomington shows
Concerts on the lawn at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts are 6 p.m. Friday, June 15, and Saturday, June 16.
Headliners are Harmonious Wail Friday and Femmes of Rock Saturday.
Admission for each night is $20. Weekend passes good for both nights are $35. Tickets are available at the box office, at www.artsblooming.org and at (309) 434-2766.