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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 Accepting poetry and art from teens, grades 6-12, for international teen poetry anthology. Contributors receive two books. pwlf.com or www.adonisdesignspress.com.

Author Seth Grahame-Smith Mar 06, 7-9pm, Book discussion for New York Times Bestselling author, Grahame-Smith’s new book, “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” For more info call 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Book Signing Mar 04, 6-8pm, Business consultant and former Springfield resident Kristin Andress and international executive coach Jaqui Jeanes-Lowry sign copies of their new book, “Imagine Being - In a Life You Love.” For more info call 546-3860. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Creative Philosophy Seminar Mar 06, 1-3pm, Writer and educator Michael Gammon leads ‘Relevant and Impassioned: Using Critical Theory to Tell Stories’. Free, seated limited. For more info or reservation call 525-1420, ext. 291. Benedictine University at Springfield.

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.

Theater & Comedy

An Evening of Magic Mar 05-06, 7pm, Active and Creative Teen Theater presents hit songs from your favorite childhood movies. Musical and artistic direction by Nick Throop. $7. For more info call 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Comedian Heywood Banks Feb 26-27, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Best known for his songs: Toast, Big Butter Jesus and Eighteen Wheels on a Big Rig. For more info call 482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City.

Comedian Rob Little Feb 26-27, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 217-391-5653.

Frank Warren Feb 26, 7:30-9pm, Creator of popular PostSecret blog shares stories behind the memorable postcards he has received, from deep family secrets to funny reflections. 424-6318. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.

Junie B. Jones Feb 26, 7pm, Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie stars in funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, annual kickball tournament and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. $19. 206-6160 or 800-207-6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.

Rain Mar 10, 7:30pm, Award-winning Beatles concert, Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles, returns by popular demand for one show only. All the music is performed live. $46, $51, $56. For tickets or more info call 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.

Romeo and Juliet Mar 05, 8pm, The Acting Company and the Guthrie Theater’s Romeo and Juliet. Swords clash, everlasting love is promised and a treacherous sleeping potion is swallowed in the greatest love story of all time. Directed by James Kerr of London’s National Theatre. $37. For more info or tickets call 206-6160 or 800-207-6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.

Second City Comedy Troupe Feb 26-27, 8pm, Two performances of the funny comedy troupe. $25. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Feb 27, 7pm, Over the Moon Productions presents a play reading of Shakespeare’s comedy. Free and open to public. 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.

The Yellow Wallpaper Mar 5-6, 6pm and 8pm, Back by popular demand, story of a woman, played by Aasne Vigesaa, whose physician husband has confined her to the bedroom. Not suitable for children. Directed by Kevin Purcell. Free. Reservations required (accepted on voice mail), 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

Vagina Monologues Feb 26-28, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, LLCC Feminist Activist Coalition presents as part of ‘V-Day College Campaign’ to raise awareness of violence against women and girls around world. Also - all-woman, acoustic band, A Day and a Wake Up, silent auction with artworks and services. $15, $10 advance at LLCC ticket office, Menard Hall, 786-2762. Proceeds to Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault and Eve Ensler’s V- Day Foundation, with spotlight on Congo, Sojourn Center and PORA. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Music: General Events

Acoustic Lunch Feb 25-26, Mar 1-3, 12-1pm, Matt Eck - Feb 25. Missing Muse - Feb 26. Micah Walk - Mar 1. Kathryn Raistrick, Australian Folk Music - Mar 2. Jessica Jolly - Mar 3. 391- 0101. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

Brown Bag Concert Series Mar 03, 12:15-12:45pm, David Tell - Native American Flute. 528-4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.

Come to the Cabaret Feb 27, 7pm, Music from Broadway shows by local talent and musicians from “Broadway for Life.” Free, donations accepted. Fundraiser for Basket of Hope. 299- 1974. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

ICBC 24th Anniversary Celebration Mar 06, 8pm-12am, Celebrate 24 years of blues music with Robert Sampson and Eric “Guitar” Davis and the Troublemakers. Proceeds fund Blues in the School programs. For more info call 622-0340. Knights of Columbus Council No. 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.

Kenny Humble Feb 26, 11am-1pm, Musician and LLCC alum plays in the Student Union during the African-American History Month Finale. For more info call 786-2232. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Power217Radio.com Launch Party Feb 26, 7pm-12am, Springfield’s first online

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