THE CALENDAR
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Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
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
Poetry Open Mic Dec 15, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Sponsored by Springfield Poets & Writers. 725- 9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Bob Jay Dec 10-11, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Sound effects guy who brings celebrities and cartoon characters to life. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Steve Kramer Dec 10-11, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, Master of voices, Kramer was on the show Hype. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391joke.
Dead Man’s Cell Phone Dec 09-11, 7:30pm Wed-Sat, and 2pm Sat, Whimsical, sometimes dangerous, shocking and funny play reveals what may happen when you answer someone’s cell phone. $8. 424-6318. Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, 1099 W. Wood St , Decatur.
Golden Gate Dec 13, 7pm, Millikin University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents a staged reading of musical comedy that looks at suicide. Free. Kaeuper Hall. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Dec 09-10, 14-17, 21-22, 12-1pm, Thu - Stacie Taylor; Fri - Dennis Darling (Dec. 10), Hippie Viejo (Dec. 17); Mon - Matt Eck; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Beth Anderson Woodwind Choir Dec 11, 11am, Eight flute players and six clarinet players from Rochester, Athens, Greenview, Lincoln, and Buffalo Tri-City School Districts. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 15, 12:15-12:45pm, Tiffany Williams, soprano. Free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays during Advent. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 22, 12:15-12:45pm, Rudolf Zuiderveld, organist, leads Christmas Carols. Free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays during Advent. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
How the West Was Sung Dec 10-11, 6pm, The Land of Lincoln Chorus performs. preshow at 6:30pm with Chris Camp, Whip Guy. Dinner, costume contest. $15. Tickets, 871-9731. Info 415- 2112. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.
Medici Chamber Music Society of Illinois Concert Dec 17, 7:30pm, Pianist Richard Rossi and violinist Anne Cromwell. Freewill donations. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sixth and Lawrence, 522-3342.
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Winter Concert Dec 18, 1:30-3pm, 300 beginners through accomplished high school musicians in their respective orchestras play lively classics and sparkling music of the season. $5. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Soup & Song Dec 15, 12pm, Soup/dessert luncheon. Entertainment by Riverboat Two. Open to the public. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793- 3933.
Soup & Song Dec 22, 12pm, Soup/dessert luncheon. Entertainment by Jane Hartman Trio. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Uncle Kracker Dec 10, 7-11pm, Country artist with special guests Frankie Ballard and Ty Stone. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.
