LLCC Recital Series Jan 29, 4pm, “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?” The Riverboat 5+1 Dixieland Band. Free. 786-2319. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
Music Under the Dome Jan 29, 4pm, Harpist Devon Carpenter Haupt. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Singers Sought Jan 29, Capital City Men’s Chorus is open to males with musical interest who are 18 years of age or older. tccmc.org. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Springfield Classical Guitar Society Feb 04, 8pm, Michael Hull of Bradley University. $12 adults, $9 students. 726-8991. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522- 7331.
Dance Dance Feb 03, 7-9pm, Free dance first Friday of every month for individuals with disabilities. Semi-formal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.
The GROOVE WCS Dance Feb 04, 7-11pm, WCS, NC2, C2S, Hustle. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217- 428-1560.
Art & Architecture
After 5 Live: Millikin Faculty Showcase Feb 03, 5-7:30pm, Enjoy music by the Eidolan Quintet and refreshments from Lock, Stock, and Barrel. Blue Connection, 117 N. Water St, Decatur, 428-0112.
Brown Bag Art Talk Jan 27, 12pm, Lisa Stone, “The Pritzker Prize - Frank Gehry.” Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Featured Artist Brian Allen Jan 26-28, 30-31, Feb 01-04, 06-08, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Woodworking, hand-crafted clocks, frames and trivets. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
Gallery Hours Feb 05, 07, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1- 3pm Sun, Jeff Coultas - Photography. Opening reception Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390.
On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Jan 26-31, Feb 01-08, 8:30am-
5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Restoration and Conservation Exhibit Opening Jan 26-27, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Through Jan. 27, Paintings and objects original to the Edwards family. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
That’s Love, Baby - Allison Lacher Feb 02, 06-08, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Feb 2-Mar 8, sculptural and installation-based works by UIS Professor of Visual Arts and Gallery Manager. Reception Feb. 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter Jan 26-28, 31, Feb 01, 10am-5pm Tue- Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Feb 1, Mary Miller, ceramics/painting; Sheri Ramsey, Pastel. Reception Jan. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Film & Television
4th Annual Slow Food Film Festival Jan 27, 6:30-9pm, GROW! looks at new generation of young sustainable farmers, many leaving city life and wanting to grow clean, fair food. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-968-5583.
The Goat Rodeo Sessions Jan 31, 6:30pm, In-theater concert event with Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan and Aoife O’Donovan. AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.
Science
Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Feb 08, 7-8:30pm, “Known by me to be a freeman of colour”: Telling the Jameson Jenkins Story at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.” Timothy Townsend, historian at Lincoln Home. Free and open to public. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
Science Program for Middle School Students Jan 28, 1-3pm, “Ready or Not: Preparing for Severe Weather & Disasters.” Students grades 6-8. Free with registration by Jan. 24. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Lectures & Meetings
Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Jan 26, Feb 02, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Jan 27, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, “The Impact on Springfield as a World Class Regional Healthcare Center.” Third floor club room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Feb 06, 6-8pm, Program: Westmoreland Zodiac Items. Carnegie room. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 546-6795.
Neighborhood Association Meeting Jan 26, 7pm, Resident input and suggestions for application for funds from Ward 6 Revitalization and Rehabilitation Fund. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue, 787-6823.
Occupy Springfield Meetings Jan 26, 31, Feb 02, 07, 7pm, (Also, Saturdays at 1 p.m. at Gallina’s Restaurant, 432 E. Monroe Street.), AFSCME Council 31, 615 S. Second Street.
Peer Specialists: Recovery Support Specialists Jan 26, 6:30-7:30pm, Presentation on Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (national and local organizations). Room B149. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414-7368.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Jan 26, 30, Feb 02, 06, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.
Teach-in Jan 27, 7pm, AJ Segneri, activist/commu nity organizer facilitates discussion “Growing Springfield: How To Create A Better Community Through Local Economy.”, The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-487-4948.
Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Feb 08, 11:30am-1pm, ‘Acting Locally- Girl Tech.’ $25-$17. Register by Feb. 3. 725-8500 or reservations@we-ci.org. Boulevard Tap and Grill, 2413 S MacArthur Blvd.
Bulletin Board
APL Pet Adoptions Jan 28-29, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats available. (Sunday, Cats available until 3 p.m.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
CMN Trivia Night Jan 28, 6-9pm, Benefits St. John’s Children’s Hospital. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St, 544-6464 ext 45160.
Casino Night Jan 27, 7pm, 6:30pm doors open, Big Brothers Big Sisters. $35-$30 - hors d’oeurves, two drink tickets, $200 “play money” and comedy show. RSVP 753- 1216. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-JOKE.
Del Peterson & Associates Equipment Auction Feb 02, 9am-3pm, Midway Area (ea Section). (402) 721-4388. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782- 8886.
First Fridays Downtown Feb 03, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Flight 93 Memorial Bowling Fundraiser Feb 05, 4pm, Non-sanctioned, hosted by UIS Republicans and Democrats. Bowling begins 5 p.m. sharp. 309-502- 9631. AMF Laketown Lanes, 3220 Stanton St, 217-529-1666.
IL FFA Alumni Scholarship Auction Feb 04, 12:30pm, Trips, travel, sports tickets to raise funds for FFA High School Students throughout state to attend leadership conferences. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280
Northfield Dr, 753-3328.
Paranormal Investigation Jan 28, 7pm-1am, Reservations, call 1-888-446-7859 or online at www.bumpinthenight.net. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245-1402.
Springfield Public Schools Foundation Dinner Celebration & Student Art Auction Jan 28, 6pm reception, 7pm dinner, Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544- 1793.
Theatre in the Park Trivia Night Jan 28, 6-10pm, Special Host DJ John Spalding from WFMB. Porta High School, 17651 Bluejay Road, Petersburg, 414- 6918.
Used Book Sale Feb 07-08, 7am-3pm , Benefits Children’s Miracle Network at St. John’s Children’s Hospital. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St, 217-544-6464 ext. 45160.
Westminister Co-operative Preschool Trivia Night Jan 27, 7pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 787-1744.
Food
Making Chocolate Truffles Jan 27-28, 6:30pm Fri and 9am Sat, Learn to make truffles in time for valentines Day. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Social Time Brunch Jan 29, 12:30pm, Call for reservations and BOGO while they last. Rosewood Dining Room. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-544-1676.
Politics
Drinking Coffee Liberally Jan 28, Feb 04, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.
Drinking Liberally Jan 26, Feb 02, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializ ing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
History
African-American History Month Kickoff Feb 01, 11am-1pm, Poetry and music by LLCC student Tebe Zalango and LLCC alum Kenneth Humble. A. Lincoln Commons. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786- 2200.
Boys in Blue Exhibit Jan 26-27, 30-31, Feb 01-03, 06-08, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
History in the Making Feb 08, 12-1pm, Jonathan Taylor Jr. director of operations, Springfield Express semi-pro basketball team. Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
Auditions
Theatre in the Park Auditions Feb 04, 9am-3pm, For 2012 summer season. Roles for all. See website for details. 241-3241. Western Oaks Baptist Church, 5345 Old Jacksonville Rd, 698- 8622.
Waiting for Godot Jan 30-31, 7pm, Sangamon Hall South room 0009 (former auto shop) Unable to attend, mark.hardiman@llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Water and Fire Auditions Jan 28-29, 4-6pm, For March performance. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Health
DBSA Central Illinois Jan 31, Feb 07, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368.
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