Books & Authors
Jen Estes’ Book Signing Dec 10, 2-4pm, Local author signs copies of debut baseball mystery, Big Leagues, first in Foul Ball Mystery Series. Book Warehouse, Tuscola Outlet Mall, 4050 Tuscola Blvd, Tuscola, 253-4900.
Killing Lincoln Discussion Dec 07, 7pm, Panel of Lincoln historians lead public discussion of Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard book, Killing Lincoln. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.
Spoken Word
Spoken Word/Poetry Night Dec 08, 7pm, Join in at local artist gallery/studio. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652- 3273.
Theater & Comedy
A Christmas Carol Dec 09-11, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat- Sun, Summer Repertory Theatre presents Charles Dickens tale with music. Blackburn College, 700 College Ave, Carlinville, 854-5518.
Chaser’s Comedy Showcase Dec 01, 08, 9pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best up-and-coming comedians. Hosted by Buddy Redman. Free. Chaser’s Iron Horse Saloon, 3036 N. Peoria Rd, 481-4754.
Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas Dec 02-04, 09-10, 8pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Sun, Newly-adapted and directed by Mark Hardiman. Staged in Visitor Center. $12-$7. Tickets, 632-5440. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 08-11, Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs holiday classic. 245-1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St. Jacksonville.
The Santaland Diaries Dec 09-11, 8:30pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Sun, Comedy about out-of-work actor who becomes Macy’s elf to pay holiday
bills. Stars New York-based actor Jay Randall. Mature audiences. $16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Comedian James P. Connolly Dec 02-03, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Latest CD ”The Master Plan” debuted to rave reviews on XM Radio’s Comedy Concert Series. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Scotty K Dec 02-03, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, National comedian who’s appeared on numerous television shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedy Open Mic Dec 07, 8pm, Best up-and-coming comedians from Central Illinois, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Danger - Adult Content 3 Dec 02-03, 8pm, Evening of short plays intended for an adult audience. Presented by ADHD Productions and HCFTA. $16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
