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
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.
Sherlock Holmes Society Jan 15, 9am, Public invited to meeting and discussion of The Adventure of the Three Gables. 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
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
A Feast for the Eyes: An Evening of ASL Storytelling Jan 17, 7:30pm, Renowned deaf poet, actor and storyteller Peter Cook. 479- 7181. MacMurray College Bailey Auditorium, Julian Hall of Chemistry, 447 East College Ave, Jacksonville, 800-252-7485.
Poetry Open Mic Jan 19, 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 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.
Comedian Troy Thurdgill Jan 14-15, 8:30pm, Funny fellow travels all over and is in high demand across the country. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Costaki Economopoulos Jan 15, 7:15pm one show only, Biggest name in comedy returns. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Donnie Baker Jan 14, 7:30pm and 9:45pm, A regular caller to the Bob and Tom Show. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Millikin University Choir Jan 09, 7pm, Nationally recognized choir under the direction of Dr. Bradley Holmes, professor of music and chair of Choral Studies. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St.
