THE CALENDAR
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Photography Contest Amateur photography contest sponsored by Washington Park Botanical Garden and PSC Digital. Deadline April 18, 4 p.m. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Ten 5 Art Gallery Opening Exhibition Feb 10-12, 15-19, 22-23, 4- 8pm Tue-Sat, Through March 8, inaugural exhibition featuring the art of professional and local artists in a variety of media. Ten 5 Art Gallery, 105 E. Chestnut, Mason City.
The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Feb 10-23, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Eclectic array of new acquisitions and rarelyseen works from museum’s collections made predominantly by non-professional artists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
FILM & TELEVISION
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.
Sensory Friendly Films Feb 12, 10am, Gnomeo & Juliet for families affected by autism and other disabilities and sensory issues. $5. AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.
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.
Create-A-Card Week Feb 12-19, Spend a few minutes to create a card for hospitalized children. (Open 9am-8pm Mon- Thu, 9am-6pm Fri-Sat, 1-6pm Sun.), Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Lap Sit Feb 11, 10:15am, Join Miss Ann for some fun and friends as the group discusses writing, and everyone tries to write a valentine!, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Storytime Feb 16, 23, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
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.
Valentine’s Day Party Feb 14, 3:30pm, Games, crafts and fun for ages two and up. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
NATURE
Community Garden Meeting
Feb 22, 5pm, If you lack the space for a garden, you can raise crops
here for a nominal fee. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801
Sangamon Ave, 782- 8886.
Maple Syrup Time Feb 19-20, 1pm, 2pm and
3pm, Public syrup-making demonstrations four weekends in Feb. and
March. Dress warm. Begins with brief orientation in Nature Center.
Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
