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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Harvest Hoedown 2009 Nov 25, 7pm-1am, Features Vince Herman (from LOS), Alabaster Brown, Bourbon Bluegrass Band, The Channel Cats and Luke Turasky Project. All ages. $15. For more information, call 415-5971 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.myspace.com/harvesthoedownfestival. Illinois Theatre, Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Testicle Festival Nov 27, 1pm-1am, Visit Weebles and chow down on free turkey testicle and fries. Weebles, 4136 N. Peoria Rd. For info call 528-3337.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Fiction Faction Nov 21, 11am, Fiction Faction group meets the third Saturday of each month in Carnegie Room South. For info call 753-4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Lincolnland Legends Essay Contest Open to Illinois high school juniors and seniors. Scholarship awards. For info visit www.illinoisdollarsforschol ars.org. All essays must be received by December 1, 2009 by mail.
Philip B. Kunhardt, III Nov 19, 7-10pm, A gifted and inspiring public speaker, Author Philip B. Kunhardt, III uses pictures and words to bring history alive and show why it matters today. Free discussion and book signing, reservations required. For more information, call 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Springfield Comic Book Convention Nov 22, 10am-4pm, Comic books, new and old, toys and related collectibles, plus comic book artist Tim Conrad. Free and open to public. For more info call 309-657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian John Evans Nov 20-21, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat , Comedian John Evans performs two shows each night. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-5653.
Comedian Rob Haney Nov 20-21, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, For more info and tickets visit www.mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Nov 24, Dec, 7:30-10pm, Improv set after stand-up. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
The Black Jew Dialogues Nov 19, 11:30am-12:45pm, Innovative program examines prejudice and multiculturalism combining sketch comedy, improv, interactive video and audience participation. Student Union, Menard Hall. For info call 786-2789. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
The Shape of Things Nov 19-21, 7:30pm, 2pm Sunday, Four characters struggle to find their voice in matters of love and art. Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson directs. Not suitable for children. $12- $6. For more info call 206-6160. UIS Studio Theatre, UIS.
