BOOKS & AUTHORS
Accepting Teen Poetry Submissions Accepting poetry and art from teens, grades 6-12, for international poetry anthology produced by non-profit Springfield Poets and Writers. adonisdesignspress.com.
Contemporary Fiction Group Jan 25, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. 753-4900.
Pondicherry Lodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Jan 21, 9-11am, Discussing The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-8387.
Spoken Word/Poetry Night Jan 26, 7pm, Join in at local artist gallery/studio. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West. 652-3273.
Writers Workshop Jan 19, 7pm, Second Thursday of the month at new artist coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West. 652-3273.
THEATER & COMEDY
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Jan 27-29, Jan. 27-29, Feb 3-5, Outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, fingersnapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway’s best. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Chess Jan 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Based off book by Richard Nelson, complex rock opera about romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, super power politics and international intrigues. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Comedian Mark Sweeney Jan 27-28, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri & Sat, Actor and comedian. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Steve Caminiti Jan 28, 7:15pm and 9:30pm, Voted Funniest Person in Ohio by Showtime. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Todd Yohn Jan 20, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm Sat, One night only - master of improvisation. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Hypnotist Tony Potmesil Jan 20-21, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri- Sat, “Erotic Hypnotic,” puts volunteers in trance for hilarious hypnotist show!omic. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Mystification Jan 29, 2pm, Professional magic and variety show sponsored by Byrd Family-Bellatti Tent of Circus Fans Association of America. $9. 217-243- 1685. Routt Catholic High School, 500 E. College Avenue, Jacksonville, 217- 243-8563.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Illinois Chamber Orchestra Jan 20, 7:30pm, “Scintillating and Sophisticated.” Andrew Sewell, conductor, and Karina Canellakis, violin. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793- 1330.
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