THE CALENDAR
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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.
Paperback and Children’s Book Sale Jan 15, 9am-2pm, Thousands of books for 50 cents each offered by the Friends of Lincoln Library. 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.
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 Night Jan 13, 7-9pm, Open Mic, guest speaker and more! 473-2726. The Imagine Foundation At the Asa Talcott House, 859 Grove St, Jacksonville.
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 Dr. Gonzo Jan 21-22, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, The Doc of Comedy Rock returns to his hometown stage!, Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
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.
Cowgirls Jan 21-23, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Humorous musical about Jo who fights to save her daddy’s bar with song - except instead of country music, a mix up brings a classical act to town. $16- $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
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.
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