What to do in Springfield this weekend

Listen to the Music, a tribute to  The Doobie Brothers, will rock the historic Gloria Theatre in Urbana on Saturday, March 14.

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Listen to the Music, a tribute to The Doobie Brothers, will rock the historic Gloria Theatre in Urbana on Saturday, March 14.

St. Patrick’s Day activities will be on tap this weekend, but several other concerts and a movie premiere are slated in Clark County.

Friday, March 13

“The Hail Mary” movie premiere

When: 6 p.m.

Location: State Theater, 19 S. Fountain Ave.

Description: Actress Marsha Dietlein will meet the public beginning at 6 p.m. and introduce her latest movie, the sports comedy “The Hail Mary.” Admission is $10.

Saturday, March 7

Tony Hale and Blackwater concert

When: 7 p.m.

Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1778 Selma Rd.

Description: Tony Hale and Blackwater will play a concert of bluegrass music. Food and beverages will be available. Admission is free and the show is open to the public.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra concert “Virtuosity & Vision”

When: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave.

Description: The Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s “Virtuosity & Vision” concert will feature rising star violinist Njioma Grevious for music that will range from the light-hearted to the heroic.

Listen to the Music Doobie Brothers tribute

When: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Gloria Theatre, 216 S. Main St., Urbana

Description: The Stars on Stage series will present Doobie Brothers tribute band Listen to the Music, that will present some of the classic rock band’s biggest songs. Tickets cost $33.90, $44.25 and $54.60.

Sunday, March 15

Sanctuary Series: Rusted River in concert

When: 3 p.m.

Location: High Street United, 230 E. High St.

Description: Springfield acoustic Americana trio Rusted River will play a concert of traditional folk and roots music with modern storytelling. Band members include Michael Manley on vocals/guitar, Katie Harford on violin/vocals and Micah Harford on bass. A meet and greet with the artists will follow the concert. Admission is free, but donations to support the series will be accepted.

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