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Under Control Dec 31, Jan 01-03, This exhibition presents recent art that highlights the increasingly pervasive concern with the issue of control. Featured artists coolly raise questions rather than answer them. Free. Krannert Art Museum, 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign.
Witness: Mathare Jan 05-08, 11-13, 10am-2pm, Multimedia experience by local Josh Hester of Mathare Valley, Kenya’s oldest slum. Opening reception is Jan. 7 at 5-8pm. For more info call 522-8977. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Story Time Art Jan 09, 10am-4pm, Explore the art of picture books through exciting activities and games. Especially recommended for kids ages 4-8. Activities are ongoing and feature take-home crafts. For more info call 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
NATURE
Sierra Club Stone Soup Hike Jan 01, 10am, Sangamon Valley Group hike. Rain or shine. Participants urged to bring an item for meat or vegetarian soup, beverage or snack. For more info call 698-0840. Carpenter Park Nature Preserve Pavillion, Cabin Smoke Trail at North Business Route 55.
ENVIRONMENT
Friends of the Sangamon Valley Jan 09, 12pm, Annual meeting held at the Wagon Wheel building. Lunch provided. RSVP required, call 525-1410. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
BULLETIN BOARD
Backgammon Tournament Jan 06, 6pm, Every Wed, firsttime entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Springfield Chess Club Jan 06, 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 Jan 02, 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 Liberally Dec 31, Jan, 6:30pm Thursdays, Informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
HISTORY
A Century Of Mine Safety Progress And Practices Jan 13, 5:30pm, In conjunction with the Cherry Mine Disaster exhibit, Joe Angleton, Director of the Bureau of Mines & Minerals, presents a program on the current state of mine rescue operations and practices. For more info call 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Illinois Stories Dec 31, Jan 01-03, 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 Dec 31, Jan 01-13, Meetings daily. Various times. 24 hour answering service (217)525- 5795, or toll free 1-866-525- 5795. Various locations.
