THE CALENDAR
Film Series: Mademoiselle Chambon Feb 13, 1pm and 4pm, Feb 15, 7pm, Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 523-2631.
Never Lose Sight of Freedom Feb 11, 3pm, Springfield IL African-American History Foundation showing and discussion of National Park Service short film interpreting 1965 voting rights movement through eyes and impressions of those who lived the experience. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.
The Lord Is Not On Trial Here Today Feb 16, 7pm, Documentary about central Illinois trial that changed relationship between religion and public schools in US. Springfield ACLU hosts this Liberty Brew & View with Writer/Director Jay Rosenstein as special guest speaker after film. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529- 8580.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Celebrate Cultural Diversity Feb 12, 11am-3pm, Free family event of Illinois’ cultural diversity with hands-on crafts, international displays, live performances and more. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Family Art Night: Chinese New Year Feb 03, 6:30-8:30pm, Celebrate “Year of the Rabbit.” Arts and crafts, games, treats and refreshments, live music entertainment, Usborne Book Sale, and kid-friendly “I-SPY” tour of Edwards Place. $2 kids, $1 adults. No registration required. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 5232631.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Feb 12, 10am-4pm, “Music Around the World” in conjunction with “Celebrate Cultural Diversity!” family event. Free hands-on children’s activities for kids ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Feb 09, 7-8:30pm, Dr. James Skibo and Dr. Gina L. Hunter, Illinois State University, present “The Old Main Project: Archaeology and Oral History at Illinois State University.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
ENVIRONMENT
Illinois Composting Symposium Feb 14, 12:30-5pm, “Where Do I Fit In” Learn composting organic materials from experts in the field. $25-30, students free. 786.2434. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
AWC Meeting Feb 09, 11:30am-1pm, ‘The Customer Experience and Engagement in Social Media,’ Matt Edwards, State Farm. $15-20. RSVP by Feb. 4, programs@awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Feb 04, 7:30am coffee reception, 8am pro, Pre-primary Mayoral Candidates Forum. Seven filed candidates and one write-in for Feb. 22 primary are expected. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
