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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

Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar 13, 12pm, Parade kicks off from Jefferson and Seventh, heads south down Fifth, to Capital, north on Sixth, then east on Washington to Seventh. For more info visit springfieldirish.org.

Books & Authors

Classics Book Discussion Group Mar 15, 12-1pm, Meets the third Monday, October through May in the Bicentennial Room. For info call 753- 4900 ext 206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

James W. Moore Lecture Mar 11, 7:30pm, Discussion of Vanderbilt University ethnomusicologist, Dr. Gregory Barz’s book, “Singing for Life: HIV/AIDS and Music in Uganda” that explores connection between individuals in Uganda suffering from HIV/AIDS and music. 424- 6383. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.

Sherlock Holmes Society Mar 19, 6:30pm, Film viewing of 1939 Basil Rathbone version of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes at private homes. Public invited. 546-8387. Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and west central Illinois.

Theater & Comedy

Big Al’s Comedy Open Mic Night

Hosted By Alan Perry Mar 16, 23, 9pm-1am, Try your skills on the stage. Every Tuesday. Bootleggers, 1220 Toronto Rd.

Comedian Alex Ortiz Mar 12-13, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, Two shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 217-391- 5653.

Comedian Danny Storts Mar 12-13, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Danny Storts headlines along with Xavier Jackson. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

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.

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.

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 17, 12:15-12:45pm, Addie Gramelspacher - soprano. 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.

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