THE CALENDAR

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The Urge to Embellish Exhibition Mar 24-31, Apr 01-06, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Eclectic array of new acquisitions and rarely-seen works from museum’s collections made predominantly by nonprofessional artists. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.

Two Views-One Vision Mar 24-25, 29-31, Apr 01, 05- 06, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Reception April 1, 5-7pm. Vivid pastel and watercolor paintings of Chicago artists and designers, Chris and Richmond Jones. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 217-522-8977.

Visual Harmonies Mar 24-26, 29-31, Apr 01-02, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Feb 25 through Apr 2, Dan Grossman (oil); Felicia Olin (mixed media); Janet Seitz Carlson (glass). H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.

FILM & TELEVISION

Cuba: Accidental Revolution: Sustainable Ag Mar 28, 6pm, Film about food crisis and discussion with special guest Stefano Longo. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.

Film Series: Made in Dagenham Mar 27, 1pm and 4pm, and Mar 29, 7pm, Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 523-2631.

South of the Border Mar 29, 7pm, Liberty Brew & View screening of new Oliver Stone documentary on political movements and South American presidents. Guest speaker Diane Lopez Hughes. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Bullying: Keeping a Step Ahead Mar 26, 9am-1pm, Educate yourself and child on use of technology by bullies. Guests: Psychology professor who’s been on CNN, Oprah and Today’s Show; Springfield Police Department; Attorney General’s Office. Childcare and lunch provided. Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash, 525- 3000.

Play Museum Grand Opening! Mar 26, 9:30am-4pm, Excavate mastodont bones, load a jeep for an expedition, crawl through a cave at this new, kid-friendly play museum designed for ages 3-11. Opening also includes live entertainment, games, and crafts. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.

Storytime Mar 30, Apr 06, 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.

SCIENCE

Star Parties Mar 25, Apr 01, 8-10pm, John Martin, assistant professor of astronomy/physics hosts this popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.