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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
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
Cabaret Jan 22, 8pm, Sally Bowles, a middleclass lass from London, works as a singer at Berlin’s Kit-Kat Club and trys to live the decadent life. $41-$51. Preshow dinner available, extra charge. For more info or tickets call 206-6160 or visit uis.edu/sangamonauditorium. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS.
Comedian Dan Davidson Jan 15-16, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, For tickets or reservations visit www.mclimits.com or call 482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482 5233.
Comedian Sean Morey Jan 22-23, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm and 9:30pm Sat, Famous for “The Man Song,” among others. For more info call 482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
Comedian Tom Clark Jan 15-16, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Comedian Tom Clark will be performing two shows both Friday and Saturday 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, 391-5653.
The Importance of Being Earnest Jan 15-17, 22-24, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents. 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.
Acoustic Lunch Jan 15, 19, 20 12-1pm, Bill Furry performs Friday. Kathryn Raistrick, Australian Folk Music, on Tuesday. Jessica Jolly on Wed. For more info call 391-0101. Trout Lily, 218 S. Sixth Street.
Illinois Chamber Orchestra Jan 22, 7:30pm, The Illinois Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Karen Lynne Deal, music director, presents a concert filled with the majestic and merry sounds of old English castles and country shires. $23, $10 students, children ages 12 and under free. For tickets call 206-6160 or purchase at door beginning at 6 p.m. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Pete Sander Jan 16, 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 Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Rock the House Tour Fundraiser Jan 15, 5:30pm-12am, Out of The Woods, Cats on Holiday and 4 1/2 Men perform for Rock The House Tour Fundraiser for American Foreclosure and Mortgage Relief Foundation. Live music, food and drinks, raffles, silent auction. For more info call 487-9105. Prairie
