THE CALENDAR
Marc Altman Exhibit Dec 22, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue- Sat, Through Dec 22, Chicago photographer works on display. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243- 9390.
Photography Exhibit Dec 22-24, 7am-3:30pm Mon- Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, Photography exhibit by artist John Hartleroad runs through December. troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Shimmering Holiday Through Dec, 10am-5pm Mon- Sat, A mini gallery and great original art for your holiday shopping. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.
Vivid Pen & Ink Drawings Dec 22-24, 10am-5:30pm Mon- Sat, Pen and ink matted prints, framed prints and note cards by artist Billinda Brandli DeVillez. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 753-0262.
Winter Solstice Art Show Dec 24-26, 31, Jan 01-02, 07- 09, 12-4pm Fri-Sun, Holiday season show in all mediums. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 971-7431.
Film & Television
Winter Voices: an a cappella holiday Dec 24-25, 9:30pm Fri, 3pm Sat, Listen to the voices and sound of several local groups on WILL-TV. http://will.illinois.edu/.
Children’s Corner
Children’s Story Hour Day Dec 30, 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm, Reservations required. 782-6776. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
DSI Santa House Dec 22, 10am-2pm Sat, Open Saturdays at Fifth and Adams. Free photo and candy cane. Also open during walks on Dec. 15 and 22 from 5-8 p.m. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Children’s Holiday Store Dec 22-23, 4-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, Through Dec. 23, Kids shopping with the help of volunteers to benefit Crisis Nursery. Closed Mondays. 525- 6800. The Yard Shopping Center, 1650 W. Wabash Ave, Suite F.
Santa House Dec 22-23, 5-7pm Mon-Fri, 1- 6pm Sat-Sun, Through Dec 23, Springfield Park District hosts free visit and candy cane. Pictures $5. 753-0700. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.
Santa at White Oaks Mall Dec 22-24, 12pm , Visit with Santa through Christmas Eve, December 24. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, (217) 787- 0110.
Santa’s House Dec 22-24, 4-6:30pm Thu-Fri, 2- 4pm Sat, Bring the kids to visit Santa. 243-5678. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State , Jacksonville.
The Whip Crackin’ Round-Up Jan 03, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, Get a six-foot nylon whip, three hours personalized whip instruction with World Champion Whip Cracker Chris Camp and autographed t-shirt. E-mail chriscamp@thewhipguy.com. Reserve by Dec. 10 for Christmas. (Also: Dec. 27, 10am- 1pm and 2-5pm in Jacksonville.), Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave, 217-891-1680.
Science
Evening Science Series Lecture Jan 12, 7-8:30pm, Finale to “L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith” exhibition. Dr. Jonathan Reyman, ISM Curator of Anthropology, presents “Heavy Metal: Brent Kington’s Toys and Akan Asante Goldweights.” Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
Lectures & Meetings
Afternoon Lecture Series: Music History Jan 04, 11, 1:30-3:30pm, Jan- Mar, Trace symphonic music from its ancient beginnings to recently written pieces. $10 each session. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Central Illinois Referral Network Dec 22, 7:45am, Every Wed, Little over an hour gathering for referrals and new business opportunities discussion. The Real Estate Group, 3701 West Wabash Ave.
Historic Marbold Farmstead Association Jan 06, 6:30pm, ‘The Peoria Road Stage Coach Route’ presented by Greg Laun after meeting. Free, open to public. Greenview Community Building. RSVP 968-5808 or 636-7114 or lcwohler46@springnet1.com. Greenview.
Bulletin Board
Angel Tree: Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Dec 22, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, Through Dec. 22, Place donation under decorated Beanie Baby Bears tree and you can take a bear home. List of needed items online in our calendar. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Central Illinois Foodbank’s Facebook Fan Drive Dec 22-24, Become a Central Illinois Foodbank Facebook fan and your participation will donate one dollar to the foodbank thanks to Arizona Tile.
Springfield Chess Club Dec 29, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays at White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. 726-2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Youth Night Dec 24, 6-9pm, Second and fourth Friday of each month open mic, table games and a variety of other fun stuff. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, (217) 306-2592.
“Christmas Cat” Clinic Dec 22-23, Have your cat spayed or neutered. $25. Reservations required, must mention “Christmas Cat” promotion. 789-7729. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd.
