THE CALENDAR
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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Deadline is Friday at noon prior to when the paper comes out on newsstands.
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
Books & Authors
Celebration of Poetry: Dan Guillory Apr 10, 2-3pm, Hear classic poems by Shakespeare, Dickinson, Frost and more, plus the author’s own poems in a presentation you’ll be glad you didn’t miss. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, 217-424-2900 .
Lisa Higgs, Benjamin Gold, Nathaniel Schmidt Apr 13, 5pm, Reading with question and answer session. UIS Mary Jane’s Cafe, Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 217-206-6633.
Poets in the Parlor: John and Peg Knoepfle Apr 02, 2pm, Years of marriage, poetry and activism presented by husband and wife team. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217- 524-0901.
Spoken Word
Expressions in Red Apr 01, 9pm-1am, Monthly spoken word and NEO soul event. Hosted by Xplicit and Dj76Kid. $10. Nu Look Salon, 600 S. 11th St, 217-528-3790.
Theater & Comedy
April’s Fool Apr 01-02, 7pm Fri and Sat, Romantic comedy written for Decatur by Illinois playwright Bryon Garrison who also directs. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main, Decatur, 217-820-7943.
Comedian Dan Chopin Apr 01-02, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Club celebrates its 5th year anniversary with musical talents and quick wit of Chopin. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Golden Dragon Acrobats Apr 03, 2pm, Premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company. $32, $17. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.
Golden Gate Mar 31, Apr 01-02, 7:30pm Wed-Sat, 2pm Sun, Musical comedy production by Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance. $12-$16. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur.
Love of the Nightingale Apr 08-10, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Apr 8-9, 14-17, Timberlake Wertenbaker was commissioned by Royal Shakespeare Company to write this modern yet poetic play based on a Greek myth. Reservations, 245-3471. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville.
Spinning Into Butter Apr 08-10, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Play explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America today. UIS Associate Professor
