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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
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 Reading with Jeff Biggers Feb 18, 7pm, Award-winning journalist and cultural historian Jeff Biggers reads from his new book, Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland. Hosted by Sierra Club. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Fiction Faction Feb 20, 11am, Fiction Faction group meets the third Saturday of each month in Carnegie Room South. For info call 753-4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Let Us Be Bold With Our Songs Feb 20, 2pm, Fleming Academy of Performing Arts. Limited seating available. For more info, contact Jennie at 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Pat Martin Poetry Reading/Book Signing Feb 27, 11:30am, Martin reads from her newly published book, “Needles of Light,” written under the pseudonym Ann Hartsfield. Book signing follows. For more info call 391-0101. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Sherlock Holmes Society Meeting Feb 20, 9am, Pondicherry Lodge, the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and the west central Illinois area, meets to discuss “The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place.” Public invited. For more info call 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
Theater & Comedy
Comedian Gabriel Rutledge Feb 19-20, 7:30pm, 9pm Fri-Sat, Performing two shows both Friday and Saturday. For tickets or more info call 391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr.
Frank Warren Feb 26, 7:30-9pm, Frank Warren, the creator of the popular PostSecret blog, shares the stories behind the memorable postcards he has received, from deep family secrets to funny reflections. For more info, call Jan at 424-6318. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
High School Musical 2 Feb 18-21, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sat- Sun, Jacksonville Theatre Guild presents. Co-directors - Lynda Locke and Shawn Smith. $13 adults, $8 twelve and younger. Tickets available at Jacksonville Theatre Guild office, 210 West College Avenue, or by phone, 245- 1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.
Junie B. Jones Feb 26, 7pm, Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. $19. For more info or tickets call 206-6160 or 800-207-6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Feb 26, 6pm, “Gone With The Passing of The Wind,” comedy based on the famous movie. For more info call 635- 9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.
Rent Feb 19-21, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents Jonathan Larson’s rock musical. Young bohemian artists struggle to make it in New York City in the age of the AIDS epidemic. Directed by Carly Shank. $13 adults, $12 senior/child. For more info or tickets call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St.
Secondy City Comedy Troupe Feb 26-27, 8pm, Two performances of
