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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
A.D. Carson Poetry Seminar Jan 09, 10am-12pm, Creative writing event for anyone age 16 and older with poet and hip-hop artist A.D. Carson who presents, ‘Making Lyrics Work on the Page and Making Poetry Work Out Loud.’ Dawson Hall, Room 17. Free but seating is limited. Interested participants should call 525- 1420, ext. 291, to reserve a spot. Benedictine University at Springfield.
Paperback & Children’s Book Sale Jan 09, 9am-1pm, The Friends of Lincoln Library will hold their annual winter paperback sale in the Carnegie Room. All items 50¢ each. Funds raised will be used to support Lincoln Library programs and purchase books and materials. For more info call 753- 4900. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Sherlock Holmes Society Meeting Jan 16, 9am, Pondicherry Lodge, the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and the west central Illinois area, meets to discuss “The Adventure of the Priory School.” The public is invited. For more info call 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
Theater & Comedy
Comedian Craig Hawksley Jan 08, 8pm Fri and 7pm Sat, Tickets & info at www.mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
Comedian Tom Arnold Jan 08-09, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri and Sat, Tom Arnold from the best damn sports show will be doing two shows at Donnie B’s Comedy Club January 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. For more info call 391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr.
The Importance of Being Ernest Jan 15-17, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents Earnest Oscar Wilde’s comedy of mistaken identities and deflated Victorian pomposity. No one is quite who they seem to be in this witty farce. Directed by Becca Loschen. $13 adults, $12 senior/child. Theatre III. For tickets or more info call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Music: General Events
14th Annual Midwest Elvis Presley Competition Jan 15-16, 7:30pm Fri, 6pm Sat, Two day extravaganza features 17 Elvis tribute artists from the U.S. and other countries vying for cash prizes. $15- $30 Jan. 15, $25-$45 Jan. 16. For more info or tickets call 793-3733 or 877-772-5425 or visit www.pietalent.com. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.
Barbershop Chorus Jan 12, 7:30-10pm, Tuesday rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4- part harmony with an interest to join. For info, 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Ben Bedford at Unity Jan 09, 7pm, Well known singing artist will be performing at Unity Church. For more info call 523-5897. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.
Pete Sander Jan 09, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams St.
Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Jan 16, 7:30pm, Lowder, Manning, and Lowder - Petersburg singer/songwriter Jill Manning performs a concert of folk, country, and blues music, accompanied by Petersburg father-daughter team, Jaigh and Josie Lowder. For more info call 454-0178. Abraham Lincoln
