THE CALENDAR
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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Deadline is Friday at noon prior to when the paper comes out on newsstands.
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Sherlock Holmes Society Nov 20, 9am, Public invited to meeting and discussion of The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier. 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Springfield Comic Book Convention Nov 21, 10am-4pm, Variety of comic books new and old, as well as toys and related collectibles for sale. Free. 309- 657-1599. epguides.com/comics. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Under the Influence: Music that Inspires Expression Contest Deadline Jan. 7, 2011. Libraries in “Big Read” seek poems, stories, video or art about music’s influence on your life. influencecontest.org.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Bill Campbell Nov 19-20, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Veteran stand-up comedian whose universal family-oriented humor has made him a sought-after headline performer. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Pat Godwin Nov 26-27, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Known for his many songs on Bob and Tom. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Tommy Blaze Nov 19-20, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, Local man termed the relationship doctor. Makes you laugh about things you never thought about. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Vic Dunlop Nov 26-27, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, Two shows each night both Friday and Saturday. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Finnegan’s Farewell Nov 19-21, 6:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Community theater and dinner. Tickets available at Books on the Square. $25. 965-5443. North Mac High School, 525 N. Third, Girard.
Larry the Cable Guy Nov 18, 7-9pm, Larry the Cable Guy’s Git-R- Done. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
An Evening at the Opera Nov 19, 7pm, Dinner and operatic selections by SERAPHIM, professional women’s vocal ensemble, and male guest vocalists. $50. Reservations required by Nov. 12. 753-3519. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Barbershop Chorus Nov 23, 30, 7:30-10pm, Tuesday rehearsals open to public and to men who like 4-part harmony with an interest to join. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
