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.
Book Signing Feb 26, 3-6pm, Lincoln author Anne Eldridge signs copies of her new novel, Alice & Henry. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson St, 217-528- 1294.
Book Signing Mar 06, 1-4pm, Brendhan Garland, age 14, reads every half-hour and signs copies of his new book Emo’s Great Story, illustrated by Felicia Olin. Fundraiser for People to People program. emosgreatstory.com. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-544-2787.
Greg Mortenson Mar 03, 7:30pm, Humanitarian and New York Times bestselling author speaks. $30. Sangamon
Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Rochester Library Friends Book Sale Mar 04-06, 6-8pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Su, Preview night Friday from 6- 8 p.m. for members and those wishing to purchase a membership that night. 498-8454.
SPOKEN WORD
Expressions in Red Mar 04, 9pm-1am, Monthly spoken word and NEO soul event. Celebrating 8th year anniversary hosted by Xplicit and Dj76Kid. $10. Nu Look Salon, 600 S. 11th St, 217-528-3790.
THEATER & COMEDY
Giggle, Giggle, Quack: Dallas Children’s Theater Feb 25, 7pm, Funny and colorful musical for young audiences teaches respect, compromise, and the value of friendship. $19 adult, $11 youth. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Michael Winslow Feb 25-26, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Michael is best known for all the voices he can do and was in the Police Academy movies. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
The Last Hippie in America, Jimmy Wiggins Feb 25-26, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Seen on Last Comic Standing and The Tonight Show. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Tuesdays with Morrie Feb 25-27, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Moving play about accomplished journalist who visits a former professor with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and gets a lasting lesson in life. $16-$15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Feb 25, 28, 12-1pm, Fri - Dennis Darling or Hippie Viejo; Mon - Matt Eck; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
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