Books & Authors

Book Club Apr 08, 7pm, Second Sunday at artists gallery and coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West. 652-3273.

Classics Book Group Apr 16, 12-1:30pm, Bicentennial Room, third floor. Angle of Repose by Wallace Earle Stegner. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

James Bradley Apr 17, 7:30pm, Best-selling author of “Flags of Our Fathers.” Free, no tickets required. Talk followed by book signing. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W.

Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Randall Fuller: How The Civil War Transformed American Literature Apr 10, 7pm, Impact of war on writers including Whitman, Dickinson and more. Union Theater. Free, reservations required, 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Writers Workshop Apr 12, 7pm, Second Thursday of the month at new artist coop. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West.

Spoken Word A Night of Poetry April 16, 6:30-9pm, Hosted by Decatur Area Arts Council and Bronze Man Books. Features Millikin professors and students. Open mic follows. 423- 3189. Ann Lloyd Gallery, Madden Arts Center.

Poetry Open Mic Apr 18, 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.

Theater & Comedy Chuckles for Charity Apr 05, 7:30pm, Saad Ahmed, Justin Tuttle, Ted Denson and Buddah Eskew.

Benefits Central Illinois Foodbank. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-JOKE.

Comedian Bob Zany Apr 06-07, 8pm Fri, 7:30 pm Sat, Bob hosts the weekly Bob and Tom show, The Zany Report. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Gaberial Rutledge Apr 06-07, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, Veteran of television and radio. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.

Comedian Open Mic Apr 18, 7pm, Register by 6:30 p.m. Free to public. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 698-0918.

Comedian Pat Godwin Apr 13-14, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Oneof-the-most clever songwriters and quick-witted live comedians in the business. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian The Untamed Shrews Apr 13-14, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, Rated R. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.

Late Nite Catechism! Apr 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Apr 13-15, 20-22, Direct from a record-breaking 19-year run in Chicago. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Music: General Events 5th House - Listen to the River Apr 14, 8pm, Chicago-based ensemble defined by its limitless imagination and energy, and desire to bring chamber music to all. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

Joshua P. James and the Paper Planes Apr 14, 3-5pm, From Columbus, OH, a trio with soulful folk, country and blues sound. Recycled Records, 625 E. Adams St. 522-5122.

LLCC Recital Series Apr 15, 4pm, “Mostly Piano” Mária Horváth, piano and harpsichord. Free. 786-2319. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Apr 14, 7:30pm, Chris Talley Trio, traditional bluegrass. Admission. 454-0178. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Dance

All About Dance w/DJ Marilyn Ferry Apr 05, 12, 7-10pm, Every Thursday open dancing. (Line dance lessons, 7-8 p.m.), The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.

Dance Apr 06-07, 11, 7pm, Friday, Saturday and Wednesday. All dancers welcome. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis. 428-1560.

Dance Apr 06, 7-9pm, Free dance first Friday of every month for individuals with disabilities. Semiformal dress attire. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St. 753-0702.

Two Step West Coast Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Apr 09, 16, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.

Art & Architecture Amateur Photography Contest Deadline April 20 for May display. Call or stop by for entry form. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.

An Art Affair Apr 14-15, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Enjoy a juried invitational fine art show in an indoor environment. Orr building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 652-2873.

Around Each Corner - Expressions in Color Apr 05-06, 10-13, 17-18, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, On display Apr. 3-May 18, vivid watercolor paintings by Illinois artist, Bret Steinhaus. Opening reception Apr. 6, 5-7 p.m. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522- 8977.

Beyond Words Apr 06-08, 13-15, 12-4pm-Fri- Sun, Through April 15, Best of the Best in Illinois art circles. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 632- 3216.

Call for Artists Deadline Apr. 13 for MacARTFest, fine art show June 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MacArthur at South Grand. [email protected], 415- 3447 or www.macartfest.com. MacArthur Boulevard Business Association.

Cosmos Apr 6-May 12, 10am-5pm Tue- Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, George King, pastel; Michelle Smith, drawing. Reception April 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth Street. 544-2787.

Ed Martin Gallery Show Apr 05-08, 10-15, 17-18, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Through April 28, New series and large scale work. Opening April 4, 5-7 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-423-3189.

First Thursday Speakers Series Apr 05, 6:30-8:30pm, ‘Architecture: Past, Present and Future.’ Blue-ribbon panel of local architects. $7. Pre-register 786-2292. llcc.edu/commed. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road.

Gallery Hours Apr 05-08, 10-15, 17-18, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Kelly Eddington - Watercolors. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243- 9390.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Apr 05-07, 09-14, 16-18, 10am-5pm, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Apr. 20. Opening reception Apr. 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Apr 05-18, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Photographer Amy Stein Apr 05, 09-12, 16-18, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through April 19, Internationally recognized NY photographer. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6506.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Apr 14, 5:30-7:30pm, Dessert reception and exhibit free and open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Tree Huggers - Decatur, IL Apr 05-18, Decatur Area Arts Council presents 14 creations by local artists, crafters and businesses. Through April 13, text or email your favorite to [email protected]. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

Film & Television Foreign Films Series: The Shop on Main Street Apr 06, 7pm, Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film in 1965 from Czechoslovakia. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6665.

The Met: Live in HD - Manon Apr 07, 11am, Encore performance is April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.

Children’s Corner Chatham Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt Apr 07, 11am, Three age groups, Pre-K through fifth grade. Bring basket or bag. Chatham town square, 101 W.

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