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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.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Chili Cookoff and Winter Festival Feb 06, 12pm, Festivities begin 12pm. Chili tasting at 5:30pm. Silent auction, raffles, kids’ games, chili cook-off, beer, soft drinks and concessions. For more info call 523-6597. St. Joseph Parish, 1345 N. Sixth St.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Accepting Teen Poetry Submissions Now accepting poetry and artwork submissions from teens, grades 6-12, for international teen poetry anthology. Contributors receive two books. For more info or complete rules, visit www.adonisdesignspress.com or www.pwlf.com.
Book Sale Feb 06, 8am-1pm, Hundreds of books for all ages. Plus soup, chili and sandwiches for purchase. For more info call 566-3614. Williamsville United Methodist Church, 128 E. Jones, Williamsville.
Book Signing Jan 28, 7pm, Jill Egizii signs copies of her new novel, “The Look of Love.” (Signing party also at 8:30 p.m. at Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Boulevard.) For more info, or RSVP to Indigo, e-mail jn1961@hotmail.com. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
Can We Do That? Reading/Book Signing Feb 04, 6:30-7:30pm, Dr. Mc Neese’s book, Can We Do That? addresses questions about sex and sexuality from a Christian perspective using a biblical lens to examine issues from spousal rape to sexual thought. Question and answer session included. For more info call 525-1420. Brinkerhoff Home, Benedictine campus.
Contemporary Fiction Group Feb 10, 12pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction on the second Wednesday of each month in the Carnegie Room South. For more info 753-4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Governors and Gangsters Feb 04, 1pm, Taylor Pensoneau, retired Illinois political writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, speaks on the facets involved in the research and writing on some of the leading political figures and mobsters in modern Illinois history. For more info call 498-9921. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.
Poetry Parnassus Jan 28, 10:30am, Join Springfield Poets and Writers poetry critiquing group. Bring copies of poems to share. For info visit www.pwlf.com. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
THEATER & COMEDY
Always - Patsy Cline Jan 29-31, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Stars Lori Ann Mitts as Patsy Cline and Sandra Fritz as Louise Seger. Musical Direction by Doug Hahn. Featuring Gary Davis, Mary Myers and Robb Stark as “The Bodacious Bobcats.” $16 adult, $15 senior/child. For more info or tickets call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St.
Comedian Charlie Weiner Jan 29-30, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, High energy rated R hilarity. For info call 482-5233 or www.mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482 5233.
Comedian Vince Morris Jan 29-30, 7:30 and 9:30pm Fri and Sat, Two shows each night. $13 and $15 vip. For info call 391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Barbershop Chorus Feb 02, 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.
Dinner Celebration and Student Art Auction Jan 30, 6pm Reception, 7pm dinner,
