Books & Authors
Cold Reading Dec 15, 7-10pm, Author, educator and entertainer reads from his multimedia, multi-genre novel, “Cold.” (writers workshop 5-7pm) The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652-3273.
Contemporary Fiction Book Group Dec 28, 6-7pm, Fourth Wednesday, Carnegie Room South. Christopher Ransom’s “The Birthing House.” Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 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.
Theater & Comedy
Chaser’s Comedy Showcase Dec 15, 22, 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 Spectacular Dec 16-18, Little Theatre On The Square, 16 E. Harrison St, Sullivan.
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.
Comedian Mike Armstrong Dec 16-17, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, National comedian who has appeared on numerous television shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Open Mic Dec 21, 7pm, Register by 6:30 p.m. Free to public. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 698-0918.
Comedian Rex Havens Dec 23, 8pm, “Everything I know I learned from my wife.” Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Dec 17, 5pm and 8pm, Seasonal blend of hilarious scenes, songs and improvisation. $28-26. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.
The Holly and the Ivy Dec 16-18, 8pm Fri, 2pm Sat-Sun, Over the Moon Productions presents play reading about widowed vicar who learns lesson about taking care of self as much as others. $12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Music: General Events
Advent Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 21, 12:15-12:45pm, Rudolf Zuiderveld, organist, leads Christmas Carols. Free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays during Advent. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
