THE CALENDAR
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Old State Capitol 1800s Dance Practice Dec 21, 7-8:15pm, You can dance in the Lincoln Era Ball on New Year’s Eve during First Night, but you must attend weekly lessons Nov. 9-Dec. 28. $20 person, $30 couple. For info call 785-7960. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Salsa Dancing Dec 19, 9pm-12:30am, DJ Riq. Free Salsa lessons 9-10pm. $3. Stella Blue, S. Fifth St.
Swing Dance Dec 20, 6pm, Judy Kaye and Friends. $15 a couple. For more info call Judy Kaye Fulton at 652-3499. Jacksonville VFW, 903 E. Morton Ave, Jacksonville.
West Coast Swing Dance Dec 23, 6:45-7:30pm, 12/16 Sherry Martin; 12/23 and 12/30 No Dance/Workshop. For info visit www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area, 528-7700 x1.
ART & GALLERIES
A View from Afar Dec 17-19, 22-23, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through December, reflections on both past and future perceptions with Shirley Caldwell Smith, watercolor; Tiffany Beane, portraiture; Poppy Vincent, jewelry. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.
Call for Entries Artists invited to submit work until Jan. 29, 2010 for the 2010 Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibition May 1-29, 2010. For complete info visit www.springfieldart.org or call 523-2631 to request info via mail. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
From Humble Beginnings Dec 17-19, 21-26, Mon-Sat, Through Jan. 2010, explores the Illinois Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived in the Prairie capital. For more info, call 782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Gallery Opening Dec 17-19, 23-26, 11am-6pm Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, New studio/gallery opening featuring one of a kind art and jewelry. For more info call 652-2873. Martin Fine Art Gallery, 1515 S. Fifth St.
Julie White Dec 17-18, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Artist Julie White’s work on display. She relies on marks and surface texture to unify her surfaces - reworking, layering and scraping away until she feels there is a resolution or emotional balance in the composition. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Morton Barker Paperweight Collection Dec 17-19, 21-26, Through Aug. 2010, Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Oil Paintings Exhibit Dec 17-19, 21-26, Rose Hutchcraft’s oil paintings on display through Dec. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Oil Paintings by Mike Mayosky Dec 17, 5pm-3am, Springfield mural artist Mike Mayosky shows his oil paintings for the first time. Some paintings are ones he has worked on for 10 years. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
Scott McCullar’s Mixed Media Drawings Dec 17-26, 8am-9pm Mon-Thu, 8am- 4pm Fri/Sat, Recent mixed media drawings and digital prints by Scott McCullar, creative designer for BUS on display until Jan. 20, 2010. For more info call 525- 1420, ext. 518. Charles E. Becker Library, Benedictine University at Springfield, 1500 North Fifth St.
Today’s Tuscany, A Modern View of an Ancient Land Dec 17-18, 22-24, 10am-2pm Tues-Fri, Juried selection features bold and beautiful photos of Tuscany taken by students studying abroad under international photographer David Weiss (once a student of Annie Liebowitz). Free. Runs until December 24. For info call 553- 0280. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
FILM & TELEVISION
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Dec 17, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. For more info, call 816-2117. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Dec 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ace Hardware; dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cats until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. Dec. 26, dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ace Hardware and Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall; cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ace Hardware and until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. Kittens at Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall every Friday - Monday in December. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
APL Rabies/Distemper Clinic Dec 17-22, 11am-2pm, Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd.
Backgammon Tournament Dec 23, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Cookie Walk, Breakfast and Craft Bazaar Dec 19, 7:30-11:30am, Hundreds of homemade cookies and treats to choose from. All you can eat pancakes, link sausage, fruit, juice and coffee. Interesting items for your home or office. For more info call 566-3614. Williamsville United Methodist Church, Williamsville.
Cub Scout's Holiday Bazaar Dec 19, 9am-3pm, Bazaar features a wide variety of products and crafts from unique vendors such as: Tom Stancil (hand carvings), Agnes Gordon (quilting/embroidery), Stick with Chocolate (handmade candy), Karen’s Artistic Touches (jewelry) and lots more. Proceeds support Riverton Cub Scouts. For more info call 622-6951 or e-mail [email protected]. Riverton Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 S. Fourth St.
Feline Adoptions Dec 19, 11am-2pm, Forever Home Feline Ranch holds off site adoption with several cats and kittens. For info call 679- 1593. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
Springfield Chess Club Dec 23, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726-2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Vigil for Peace Dec 19, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally Dec 19, 9am, First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Drinking Liberally Dec 17, 6:30pm Thursdays , Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
Illinois Stories Dec 17-26, 9am-5pm, A series of temporary exhibits exploring the complex history of Illinois. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings daily. Various times. 24 hour answering service (217)525-5795, or toll free 1-866-525-5795. Various locations.
Food Addicts Anonymous Dec 19, 9-10am, Saturdays, Tools of recovery, food plan and program. $1 donation accepted. For more info, call 245-7974. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Free Women Self Defense Classes Dec 22, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club offers free women self defense classes each Tuesday. For more info, call 891-6242. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Dec 17, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. For more info, call 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Dec 21, 5:30pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 217- 622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Dec 17, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. For more info, call 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Dec 17, 10am-12pm, Every Thursday, linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. (Closed Dec. 31, but open Dec. 30.) For more info, call 557-0045. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. Thirteen St.
Petersburg Vegetarian Association Dec 17, 6:30pm, Potluck then video programs about health, nutrition or animal rights at 7:30 p.m. For info, call Leona at 415-5975 or e-mail [email protected]. Various locations.
Prairie Heart Classes Dec 17-18, 21-25, Various, Yoga, T’ai Chi and massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason. For info, 527-5537. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St.
Relay for Life Committee Meeting Dec 21, 6pm, American Cancer Society Relay for Life welcomes volunteers to help plan and organize the 2010 Sangamon County Relay for Life. Fore more info call 624-3771. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Dec 17, 21, Inquire about times, For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected]. Various locations.
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups Dec 17-26, Free: New mothers support group, grief support group, blood pressure screenings, sibling class, survivors of suicide, baby care basics and more. Call 544-5483 or 544-6464, ext 44308. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
A Christmas Eve Celebration: Candles and Carols Dec 24, 7pm, Join in singing familiar carols and sharing the story of the holiday as the arrival of Christmas is celebrated. Candles provided, refreshments follow. Also, on Dec. 27 for the program - A New Year, A New Beginning, A New Start - hear internationally known storyteller Dan Keding. For more info call 585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
