BOOKS & AUTHORS
Book Signing Dec 10, 2-4pm, Landscape photographer Robert Shaw of Clinton signs copies of his new book, “Abraham Lincoln Traveled This Way: The America Lincoln Knew.” Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.
Book Signing Dec 09, 3:30-6pm, Kenneth Farnsworth, Dr. John Walthall and Robert Mazrim will sign copies of their recently published books. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.
Book Signing - Michael Dannewitz Dec 10, 11:30am-1pm, Sherman author Michael Dannewitz, writing as Michael Daniels, signs copies of his book, Loup Garou, werewolf mystery set in Southern Illinois. The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfield St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965-3641.
Cold Reading Dec 15, 7-10pm, Author, educator and entertainer reads from his multimedia, multi-genre novel. Cold. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Ave. 725- 8258.
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.
SPOKEN WORD
Poetry Open Mic Dec 21, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Springfield Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528- 1901.
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 08, 15, 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 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.
Christmas Spectacular Dec 09-11, 16-18, Little Theatre On The Square, 16 E. Harrison St, Sullivan.
Comedian Chris Boom Boom Johnson Dec 09-10, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Costaki Economopoulos Dec 10, 7:15pm & 9:30pm, One night only - biggest name in comedy and a Bob & Tom favorite. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Lawrence Thomas Dec 16-17, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm & 9:30pm Sat, Sketch player on Fox Sports ”Best Damn Sports Show.” Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
