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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.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Contemporary Fiction Group Dec 09, 12pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction on the second Wednesday of each month in the Carnegie Room South. For info call 753- 4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
THEATER & COMEDY
Avenue Q Dec 05, 8pm, Broadway’s smash-hit 2004 Tony Award winner. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. For more info, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
Comedian Auggie Smith Dec 04-05, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri and Sat, Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke (5653).
Comedian Drew Hastings Dec 04-05, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm and 9:30pm Sat, Drew Hastings headlines. For more info call 482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Dec 08, 7:30-10pm, Improv set after stand-up. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
Disney’s Geppetto and Son Dec 04-08, 11-13, 7pm Fri and Sat, 2pm Sun, Family-oriented musical reveals how Geppetto must learn to become a real father to his new son. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, best known for Wicked. For info call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Brown Bag Concert Dec 09, 12:15-12:45pm, Free concert with Krista Steller, wind ensemble. Brown bag lunches with choice of beverage available at door for $5. For more information, call 528-4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Jazz Night Dec 07, 7:30pm, LLCC’s Stolen Moments Jazz Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble present this concert featuring the first performance of four original pieces by LLCC students Tombe Kemayo and Shayla Logan, along with selections by guitarists Alex Jansen, Matt Ellis, Kris Lang and bassist Sean Perkins. Trutter Center. Free and open to public. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Jingle Jam for St. Jude Dec 06, 12-7pm, Music for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital featuring members of Seeing Daylight, Royal Pain, Bustin’ Loose, and 4 1/2 Men. Auctions, drawings, grab bags, door prizes, food and beverage, and more. For more info call 899-5676. Eagles Club, Riverton.
Paul Burch and Tommy Womack Dec 05, 8pm, Musicians take the stage for the WUIS Bedrock Series. $15-$17. For more info call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Pete Sander Dec 05, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams St.
Stars from The Platters, Coasters, Drifters and Temptations Salute the Troops Dec 05, 3pm and 7pm, Myles Savage brings his star studded show from Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to Springfield. Hear the great Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame hits as the stars raise funds for our troops through Springfield’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post #755 and post #10302. $40, $30, $20 plus facility fee. For tickets call 1- 800-745-3000. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
The Fabulous Fifties Dec 11-12, 7pm, Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus presents a musical cabaret with songs from the 1950s, plus winter and Christmas songs. Mostaccioli dinner. $13 banquet seating and $16 vip. For tickets call 871-9731 or e-mail
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