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.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Piccadilly Circus May 03-04, 4:30pm and 7:30pm, Elephants, motorcycles, giant jungle monster, contortionists, clowns and more. TheFunCircus.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 941-552-9952.
The Haymarket Festival May 01, 4-9pm, May Day Celebration of workers with live music, demonstrations and speakers. Douglas Park bandshell.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Adam Kershaw Book Signing May 01, 1-3pm, Kershaw, Williamsville High School English teacher and Virden native, signs copies of his new book, ‘The Price of Loyalty.’ The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfield St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965-3641.
Contemporary Fiction Book Group Apr 27, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
Poetry Parnassus Apr 27, 12pm, Join Springfield Poets and Writers poetry critiquing group. Bring poems to share. www.pwlf.com. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Scope Reading and Exhibit Apr 27, 11am, Free reading in West Auditorium from newest edition of literary mag. (Artwork on display Apr. 11- 27, second floor lobby weekdays, also, reading Apr 30, 2pm, Vachel Lindsay Home.) SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 217-545-0870.
Verbal Arts Festival Apr 23, 11am-11pm, English-related events. uis.edu/english. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-7460.
THEATER & COMEDY
Come & Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday Apr 23, 7-8:30pm, Indoor dramatized reading of MacBeth by Reiko Aylesworth, off-Broadway actress and star of TV show “24” and Rob Clare whose credits include performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company; with Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson and Jonah Walker. Question and answer session follow. Free, reservations required. 241-3241. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Comedian Adam Hunter Apr 29-30, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Standup and featured in numerous television shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Ron White Apr 29, 8-10pm, ‘Blue Collar Comedy’ phenomenon funnyman. One of top three grossing comedians on tour in United States. $56, $46. 788- 8814. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745- 3000.
Comedian Steve Caminiti Apr 22-23, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Voted funniest comedian in Ohio by Showtime. Show rated R or higher. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
It’s All Done with Mirrors - Anthony Zerbe Apr 30, 8pm, Emmy award winning actor, Anthony Zerbe slides the antic spirit of Cummings’ poetry into smart and witty theater. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
The Cracked House 2 Apr 24, 9am and 11am, Stage play featuring
the AFCC Music and Fine Arts Teams. Is there hope for a broken home?
Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave, 217-585-4000.
