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
Book Reading/Memorial Service: Pat Smith Nov 28, 2pm, Cynthia “Pat” Smith was a Springfield writer and co-founder of Brainchild, a Springfield woman’s collective. Selections from her recently published book, Collected Poems, will be read during a memorial service. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585- 9550.
Book Signing: Carl Greenwood Dec 02, 10:30am-1pm, Greenwood shares his experiences from the Chosin Reservoir campaign and presents his book, Once Upon a Lifetime. Reservations encouraged. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.
Under the Influence: Music that Inspires Expression Contest Libraries in “Big Read” seek poems, stories, video or art about music’s influence on your life. Deadline Jan. 7, 2011. influencecontest.org.
SPOKEN WORD
Expressions in the Dark Dec 03, 9:30pm, Poets, comedians, musicians open mic. $10. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
THEATER & COMEDY
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 Saleem Muhammed Dec 03-04, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, On Tonight Show twice. Has lots of confidence and the material to back it up. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
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.
Comedy Open Mic Dec 01, 8pm, See the best comedians in Central Illinois and Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Legally Blonde Dec 06, 7:30pm, Hilarious film is now a smash hit musical. Follows sorority star Elle, an underestimated blonde, as she puts down the credit cards and hits the books after her boyfriend dumps her for a more serious girl. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.
Miss Capital City 2011 Nov 28, 4pm, See young ladies from across Illinois compete to represent Springfield at Miss Illinois Pageant. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-741-3283.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Barbershop Chorus Nov 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.