Featured Artist - Theresa Sommer Law Dec 15-17, 19-21, 10am- 5:30pm Mon-Sat, Casual and formal jewelry. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217- 753-0262.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Dec 15-18, 20-22, 4-6pm Tue- Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Adam Long, sculptor and Sherrie Jaudes, sculptor. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
Manning After 20 Long Years Dec 15-16, 20-23, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Through Dec. 23, retrospective collection of brightly colored pastels by well-known artist. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Dec 15-28, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Third Thursday Art Show: Cocoa & Snow Dec 15, 6pm-1am, Local artists show and sell their work. Bring new coats and canned goods for the homeless. Hickox Building at Norb Andy’s, 518 E. Capitol Ave.
Third Thursday Art Show: A Holiday Edition Dec 15, 3pm-1am, New visual artists with affordable artwork for sale and some all time favorite bands from the region. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
Film & Television
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Dec 15, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.
Children’s Corner
Breakfast with Santa Dec 18, 8:30-10:30am, Incredible Pizza Company, 2744 S. Sixth Street, 217-553-0174.
DSI Santa House Dec 17, 21, 10am-2pm Sat, 5-8pm Wed, Open Saturdays until Christmas. Free photo and candy cane. Open during holiday walk on Dec. 21 5-8 p.m. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
Winter Day Camp Dec 19, 7am-5:30pm, Dec. 19 - Jan. 3. Kids ages 5-12 daily ice skating, arts and crafts and games. 753-2800. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.
Nature
Barn Owls Dec 15, 7-8pm, “Barn Owl Recovery Plan in Illinois,” Dr. T. J. Benson, Illinois Natural History Survey. Sponsored by Springfield Audubon Society. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Christmas Bird Count Dec 18, 1-3pm, Volunteers needed to walk trails and help with count. Indoor counters needed as well. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Lectures & Meetings
ABATE Chapter Meeting Dec 15, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349
