BOOKS & AUTHORS

Author Book Signing Mar 24, 2-4pm, Authors Kathleen H. Wheeler and Jean Ferratier read from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregivers. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440. Book Talk Mar 28, 7pm, David A. Joens, IL State Archives director discusses “From Slave to State Legislator: John W. E. Thomas, Illinois’ First African American Legislator.” Free, but reservations required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782- 5764. Contemporary Fiction Group Mar 28, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. Pondicherry Lodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Mar 24, 6:30pm, Film night at private homes. ‘The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes.’ 546-8387 or 620-0042 for directions.

THEATER & COMEDY Cinderella: The Musical Mar 30-31, Apr 01, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Calvary Academy presents. $10-

$13. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Comedian Costaki Economopolos Mar 23-24, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, Talented writer and performer who has cracked up the country. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke. Comedian Dan St. Paul Mar 23, 8pm, One night only. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Comedian Jeremy Nunes Mar 24, 7:30pm, Dawson native’s CD release performance. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Footloose Mar 30-31, Apr 01, 7:30 Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Riverton High School’s Spring Musical. 629-6003. Riverton High School Auditorium, 841 N. Third St, Riverton. Hairspray Mar 24-25, 30-31, Apr 01, 7:30pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun, $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger. Contact the IC TheatreWorks Box Office at 217-245-3471, Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville. I Ought to be In Pictures Mar 22-24, Jacksonville Theatre Guild three-character comedy-drama about struggling Hollywood screenwriter

whose daughter arrives from NY. 245- 1402. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville. SHG’s Spring Musical, Grease Mar 22-25, 7:30pm Thu, Sock Hop Sunday at noon for kids. SHG Dominican Hall Theatre, 1200 W. Washington, 787-1595. Stoops Mar 23-25, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre production of front porch comedy by Ken Bradbury. $12-$18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

The Yellow Wallpaper Mar 24, 7pm, Final two performances of compelling 1892 drama. March 24 and April 14. Register by phone. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Xanadu Mar 23-24, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat, Greek muse descends to Venice Beach 1980 to inspire artist with first Roller Disco, but she falls in love with him. Sponsored by Blackburn College. $7-$10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Baroque Band Mar 23, 7:30pm, Chicago’s period-

instrument orchestra back by popular demand. $15. 245- 3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000.

Doug & Telisha Williams Mar 31, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock 66 Live concert.

$28. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Mar 31, 8pm, “Brilliant & Beautiful.” Andrew Sewell, conductor, and violin virtuoso Vadim Gluzman. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960. LLCC Recital Series Apr 01, 4pm, Alayna DeVar, soprano, and Darian Peer, baritone. Free. 786-2319. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. Lenten Brown Bag Concert #5 Mar 28, 12:15-12:45pm, Kamen Petkov. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.

Mike Doughty: The Book of Drugs Mar 30, 8pm, Readings from NY-based musician’s new book about addiction and recovery. Doughty will play songs between readings. Q&A with audience. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 528- 9760. Open Mic Night Mar 24, 5-9pm, Music/spoken word. Piano, acoustic guitar available. Food for purchase. Benefits mission in Costa Rica. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546-6951.

Springfield Classical Guitar Society Concert Mar 24, 8pm, Chanson Du Soir, (Chelsea Camille, soprano and David Isaacs, classical guitar) California duo. $12. 726- 8991. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522-7331. Tina Jenkins Crawley Apr 01, 4pm, Springfield’s own international recording artists/singer/songwriter sings a mix of gospel, jazz and soul. Free and open to public. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe

St, 753-4379.

DANCE

All About Dance Mar 22, 29, 7-10pm, Every Thursday open dancing. (Line dance lessons, 7-8 p.m.), The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.

Riverdance Mar 25, 7pm, Farewell tour of internationallyacclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.

Spotlight on Ice Mar 31, Apr 01, 2pm and 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Figure Skating members perform musical ice versions of Annie, Chicago and Phantom of the Opera. Special guest Max Aaron. $10 adult, $5 child under 12. On-ice reserved seats, 793-9114. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St. Two Step West Coast Swing

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