THE CALENDAR
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POLITICS
An Era of Post-Racial Equality Apr 06, 7pm, Anti-racist writer and educator Tim Wise speaks. Utne Reader calls him one of ‘25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World’ UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6245.
Drinking Liberally Mar 24, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
HISTORY
American Indians in U.S. Law: Racial Discourses Mar 29, 7pm, Professor Kim Benita Vera on history and conceptions of racial otherness, humanness and citizenship. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6245.
Flight - A play by Charlayne Woodard Mar 24-27, 7:30pm Thu- Sat, 4pm Sun, Based on actual slave narratives, as well as African and African-American folktales. $12-$10. Tickets 558-8934 or presidentlincoln.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Governor Ogelsby and Lincoln Dinner/Lecture Mar 25, 5:30-8pm , Features Historian Guy C. Fraker on Elkhart native, Oglesby - solider, statesman, governor, US Senator and Lincoln’s friend. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 217-947- 2046.
ISGS 2011 Spring Tour Apr 02, 9:30am-2:30pm, Tours of archives, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Lincoln Library. Death certificate searches. Reservations by Mar. 26. Illinois State Archives, 400 E. Spring St, 789-1968.
James W. Moore Lecture Mar 31, 7:30pm, Sudanese Civil War survivor and author Ayuel Leek Deng. Free and open to public. 424-6383. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.
Mary Lincoln’s Cameos Mar 24-30, 9am-5pm daily, Features photos and locks of hair from Lincoln and Willie. March Artifacts of the Month. Central case, Treasurers Gallery. Admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
My Old Kentucky Homo: The Promises and Perils of Queering Abraham Lincoln Mar 28, 11am, Nationally-recognized researcher, Dr. Charles E. Morris III explores disruptive presence over past decade of gay Lincoln thesis. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000 .
Quilting as Art and Narrative Mar 26, 2pm, Dr. Angela Winand, UIS professor of African American Studies discusses the meaning of quilting in African-American woman’s culture. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Mar 24-31, Apr 01-06, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525-5795.
Cancer Support Groups Mar 24, 28-31, Apr 04-06, Various times, Lung Cancer, second Tue 10am; Women Around You, fourth Wed 5:30pm; Survivors Brown Bag Lunch, Mon noon; Caregivers Support Group, Tue 11am; Parents of Children w/ Cancer, Wed 3:30pm; Cancer Support Group Thu 3pm. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
Congresswoman Donna M. Christensen Mar 28, 7pm, U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate and first woman physician in congress, delivers address on issues of race, class and ethics in today’s health care. 206-6597. SIU School of Medicine Library, 801 N. Rutledge.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Mar 24, 7-8pm, Fourth Thursday of each month. Open to anyone interested in learning more about depression or bipolar disorder. West Lake Center, 200 W. Lake Shore Dr, 588- 7764.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Mar 24, 28, 31, Apr 04, 7-9pm, Monday and Thursday meetings. Free for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Mar 24, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, 12-step program for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, difficulties coping or addictions. Anonymous, free, confidential and open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-622- 7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Mar 24, 3-5pm, Free weekly 12step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622- 7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
HIV/Aids Testing Mar 24-25, 28-31, Apr 01, 04- 06, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Health Care Reform’s Impact on College Students Apr 05, 4:30pm, James Mitchell presents overview of legislation and parts of President Obama’s health care reform relevant to college students. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.
Hiring Home Care Workers: Avoiding Tax and Legal Risks Mar 30, 8pm, Free live, interactive education web conference. Registration required, privatedutyhomecare.org.
NAMI Mental Health Support Group Apr 02, 1-3pm, First Sat of each month, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891- 5570.
Parkinson Forum Apr 02, 9am-12pm, Information as well as services available. Free. Wedeberg Conference Center. Reservations required, 545-7181 or [email protected]. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 217-545-7181.
Personal Assistant Employers Group Mar 29, 3-4:30pm, This support group is for those who have a disability and hire a personal assistant to help them in daily activities. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty.
Petersburg Vegetarian Association Mar 24, 6:30pm vegan potluck, 7pm program, Vegan potluck followed by video program ‘Dr. John McDougall’s Common Sense Nutrition - Where Do You Get Your Protein,’ United Methodist Church of Petersburg, 221 W. Jackson, Petersburg, 415-5975.
Women’s Power Lunch Against Cancer Apr 01, 12pm, Author of ‘Miles To Go Before I Sleep,’ Jackie Pflug, survivor of hijacked EgyptAir Flight 648 and cancer survivor. $50. 545-2955, siumed.edu/cancer. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams.