THE CALENDAR
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
First Night Dec 31, 6:30-10pm, An alcoholfree event for the entire family featuring live music, dance and theatrical performances. For more info call 785- 7960. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
First Night Lincoln Era Ball Dec 31, 7-10pm, All welcome to dance traditional dances of the Lincoln era with costumed dancers from Springfield International Folk Dancers. Music provided by New Century Orchestra. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.
Historic Christmas at the Mansion Dec 30, Jan 01, 04, 06, 08, Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. and every Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 30 through Jan. 8, tour the mansion decorated for the holidays. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson .
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Dec 31, 9pm-3am, Free food, free party favors and free champagne at midnight. American Legion Post 809, 1800 E. Capitol Ave, 522-2110.
New Year’s Eve Party Dec 31, 8pm, Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash drawings, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Music by Bustin Loose. $30. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr.
Poinsettia Give-Away Dec 29, 8am-3pm members, 12- 3pm non-memb, Be sure to bring your own container to transport your new poinsettia in. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753-6228.
The Yellow Wallpaper Dec 30-31, 6pm and 8pm, Four free performances of the compelling 1892 drama starring Aasne Vigesaa and directed by Kevin Purcell. Reservations required by Dec. 16. 524- 0901, voice mail. Vachel Lindsay Home, 603 S. Fifth St.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Accepting Teen Poetry Submissions Accepting poetry and art from teens, grades 6-12, for international poetry anthology. Contributors receive two books. pwlf.com or www.adonisdesignspress.com. Springfield Poets and Writers.
Classics Book Discussion Group Jan 10, 12-1pm, Meets October through May in the Bicentennial Room. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.
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.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Chris ”Boom Boom” Johnson Dec 31, Jan 01, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, New Year’s Eve weekend shows not to miss. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Heywood Banks Jan 07-08, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Songwriter-comic-singer-poetmusician who has become a cult hero and a pop icon with shows that appeal to everyone. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
Comedian Peter Hefty and Friends Jan 07-08, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Hefty’s talent soars with the help of his puppet friends. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
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