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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. Springfield Poets and Writers.
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. 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. 546-3860. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Contemporary Fiction Group Mar 10, 12pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction on second Wednesday of each month in Carnegie Room South. 753- 4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh 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.
Local Author Program Mar 10, 12pm, Jill Egizii, The Look of Love author, discusses effects of divorce and parental manipulation and alienation. Bicentennial Room. 753-4900. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Rochester Library Used Book Sale Mar 06-07, 9am-3pm Sat, 1-3 Sun, Main sale on Sat. Bag sale Sun. Friday sale 6-8 p.m. for Friends of RPL only. 498-8454. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester.
THEATER & COMEDY
Big Al’s Comedy Open Mic Night Hosted By Alan Perry Mar 09, 9pm-1am, Try your skills on the stage. Every Tuesday. Bootleggers, 1220 Toronto Rd.
Comedian Basil Mar 05-06, 7:30pm, 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Performing two shows both Friday and Saturday. 391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr.
Comedian Mike Armstrong Mar 05-06, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Ex-cop Mike Armstrong from The Bob & Tom Show headlines. 482-5233. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
Parade Mar 12-14, 19-21, 8pm Fri and Sat, 2pm Sun, Over the Moon Productions musical about relationships and the marriage of Leo and Lucille Frank, set against the background of famous 1913 trial of Leo Frank, accused of murdering a 13 year old employee. $16, $15 senior. 523-ARTS. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles Mar 10, 7:30pm, Award-winning Beatles concert, returns by popular demand. All music performed live. $46, $51, $56. 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Romeo and Juliet Mar 05, 8pm, The Acting Company and Guthrie Theater’s rendition...of the greatest love story of all time. Directed by James Kerr of London’s National Theatre. $37. 206-6160 or 800-207-6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Taking Leave Mar 13, 2pm, Drama about Mary Lincoln (played by Pam Brown) written and directed by famed central Illinois playwright Ken Bradbury. Free. 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.
The Foreigner Mar 12-14, 19-21, 8pm, Springfield Theatre Centre presents a comedy about Charlie Back who is so shy everyone thinks he’s a foreigner who doesn’t understand a word they say to each other. $13, $12 sr./child. 523-2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Littlest Angel Mar 14, 6pm, Play about angel buddies. A girl that goes to heaven is so unhappy and lonely she causes all kinds of trouble. The Understanding Angel sends a messenger back to earth to pick up the littlest angel’s special box and bring it back to her. The comfort of what’s in that box helps her to become a more well adjusted angel. Free. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd.
The Yellow Wallpaper Mar 05-06, 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.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Antje Duvekot Mar 11, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock 66 Series. $10, available until 5pm day of show. $15 at door. Theatre 3. For info or tickets call 523- 2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Brown Bag Concert Series Mar 10, 12:15-12:45pm, Young Musicians’ Piano Concert: Jesse Yu and Mada Larsen, Ann Gregurich and Thomas Olson, and Paul Liu and Ruth Chen. 528-4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Ensemble SDG Concert Mar 12, 7pm, Violinist, vocalist and organist performing German baroque music. 528- 4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh 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. 622-0340. Knights of Columbus Council No. 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd.
Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Mar 06, 7:30pm, Irish vocalist/guitarist Pat Gaughan presents Irish songs. 454-0178. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Sh-Boom Mar 06, 7-10pm, 8-piece rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia band performs greatest hits of 50s, 60s and 70s. Sponsored by Virden Lions Club for children’s eye care. $15, $25 couples, $5 children under 12. 965-5888, 971- 3429 or 741-3765. Virden old gym, Virden.
Slide IE Mar 10, 7:30pm, Irish music sensation known for their distinctive sound, complete with sensitive whistle harmonies and driving, high-powered strings. $10-$16. 424- 6318. kirklandfinearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
lllinois Symphony Orchestra: We Hold These Truths Mar 13, 8pm, World Premiere of Virginia composer Judith Shatin’s Jefferson - In His Own Words, including narrative excerpts from Jefferson’s personal and political letters. $30-$42. For more info or tickets call 206-6160 or 800-207-6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
DANCE
Ballet Folklûrico de Mèxico Mar 12, 8pm, Experience the music, technical perfection, sophisticated wardrobe and original choreography that received more than 200 awards in recognition and artistic merits. $32, $37. 206-6160 or 800-207- 6960. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Bellydance Student Showcase Mar 05, 7pm, Features dancers of all levels, performing bellydance and other middle
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