THE CALENDAR
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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.
Best Selling Author David Ellis Feb 10, 7pm, Counsel to the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and author of six novels including Edgar Award winning, Line of Vision. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Classics Book Group Feb 21, 12-1pm, Meets October through May in the Bicentennial Room. O Pioneers! by Willa Cather. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.
Poetry Open Mic Feb 16, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read or sit back and listen. Robbie’s on the Square, 725-9058
Poetry Parnassus Feb 23, 12pm, Join Springfield Poets and Writers poetry critiquing group. Bring poems to share. www.pwlf.com. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Pondicherry Lodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Feb 19, 9am, Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfield and west central IL area meets in cafe to discuss The
Adventure of the Mazarin Stone. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-8387.
Quiddity Reading Series: Emma Bartholomew Feb 17, 7pm, Poet Emma Bartholomew from University of Edinburgh presents, “Poetry and Cartography.” Free, open to public. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, music. Brinkerhoff Home, Benedictine campus.
Springfield Comic Book Convention Feb 13, 10am-4pm, Variety of comic books new and old, as well as toys and related collectibles for sale. Free. 309-657-1599. epguides.com/comics. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
THEATER & COMEDY Comedian Danny Storts Feb 11-12, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Appeared on Showtime, A&E, TNN and WGN. Chicago Magazine enjoyed, “the clean comedy of this seasoned pro,” Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
ComedianThe Midnight Swinger Feb 11-12, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, One-of-a-kind comedian, who did voice overs for Bullwinkel from Rockie and Bullwinkel. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391joke.
Cupid’s Revenge Feb 11-12, 7pm Fri and Sat , Musical comedy written and directed by Illinois playwright Bryon Garrison. What does Cupid look like and what if he had a bad day?, Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 217-820-7943.
From Behind the Curtain Feb 11-13, 18, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents Ken Bradbury and Roger Wainwright’s two-act musical where you get a sneak peak inside the heads of actors in the central Illinois acting community. $15-$12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Incognito Feb 23, 12-1:30pm, Writer/performer Michael Fosberg tells the story of his discovery of being interracial. Trutter Center. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786- 2200.
Menopause The Musical Feb 22-23, Hilarious musical set in Bloomingdale’s store where four women meet with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra. $52. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza.
Millikin University Opera Theatre Feb 10-13, 7:30pm Thu-Sun, 2pm Sun, “Cosi fan tutte.” Youthful pretensions of love and fidelity are skewered in this comic masterpiece. $8-$11. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur.
