BOOKS & AUTHORS
Bonnie Jo Campbell Apr 13, 8pm, National Book Award Finalist reads from her fiction.
Reception and signing follow. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.
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.
Poets in the Parlor Apr 21, 2pm, Kevin Stein, Illinois Poet Laureate. ‘Poetry’s Afterlife.’ Limited seating. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217- 524-0901.
Pondicherry Lodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Apr 21, 9am-11am, Discussion of Part 1 of A Study in Scarlet. 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-8387.
Presidents and Poetry: The White House Garden Apr 14, 1pm, Dr. Dan Guillory reads original poems and provides historical commentary. Madden Auditorium.
Free. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, 217-424-2900.
Quiddity Open House Apr 25, 7pm, Select your favorite poem from an issue of Quiddity to share. Food, music and beverages. Brinkerhoff Home, 1500 N. Fifth St, 525-1420.
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 Apr 16, 6:30-9pm, Hosted by Decatur Area Arts Council and Bronze Man Books. Millikin professors and students featured. Open mic follows. 423-3189. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423- 3189.
Marc Kelly Smith Apr 20, 6:30-9:30pm, Host of Green Mill Poetry Slam and founder of slam movement. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grande Ave West. thepharmacygallery.com.
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.
Poetry Slam/ Alchemist Review Launch Apr 12, 5:30-6:30pm, Student poets and writers and student-run literary journal. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.
THEATER & COMEDY Charlotte’s Web Apr 20-22, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, April 20-22 and 27-29, Wilbur the pig, Charlotte the spider and a girl who understands what animals say to each other. $8-$12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
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.
I Do! I Do! Apr 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat; 2pm Sun, April 20-22, 27-29, Tony nominated musical comedy. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Late Nite Catechism! Apr 13-15, 20-22, 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.
Ralphie May - Too Big to Ignore Tour Apr 20, 8pm, One-of-the-most popular comedians in the country voted one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Reefer Madness the Musical Apr 19-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun, Five shows of this raucous musical comedy. 11:59 April 19. Adult audiences. Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, 1099 W. Wood St , Decatur, 217-725- 0279.
Shorts Optional Apr 22, Short play festival featuring student-directed productions from area colleges. 786-4942. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.
Waiting for Godot Apr 13-15, 20-21, 8pm, 3pm Sun, Five performances by LLCC Theatre. $13, 632-5440. (Also, free forum of panelists on Apr. 14, 6 p.m. “Is There God in Godot?”), Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Young Frankenstein Apr 21, 8pm, Musical based on Mel Brooks movie. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
MUSIC:
GENERAL EVENTS
Fifth House Ensemble - Listen to the River Apr 14, 8pm, Chicagobased ensemble defined by its limitless imagination and energy, and desire to bring chamber music to all. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6160.
Freedom Festival Concert Apr 13, 7pm, Madd Hoss Jackson opens. Confederate Railroad at 8 p.m. $10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, 217- 245-5119. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Apr 20, 10am and 12:30pm, “Play Me A Story!” Donato Cabrera, conductor. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
LLCC Recital Series Apr 15, 4pm, “Mostly Piano,” Maria Horvath, piano and harpsichord. Free. 786-2319. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
MacMurray College Choir Spring Sing Apr 20, 7:30pm, MacMurray College Annie Merner Chapel , College Avenue and Clay St, Jacksonville.
Music Under the Dome Apr 22, 4pm, Jacksonville native Luke McQuillan performs original songs and familiar standards. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
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 Apr 12, 19, 7-10pm, Every Thursday open dancing. (Line dance lessons, 7-8 p.m.), The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
Dances Apr 13-14, 18, 7pm, Friday, Saturday and Wednesday. All dancers welcome. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis. P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Apr 15, 2-5:30pm, Heritage - band. $10-$9. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Two Step West Coast Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Apr 16, 23, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
3T: Fluffy Floppy Bunnies! (And the Golden Egg) Apr 19, 6pm-12:45am, Art by local talent on exhibit and for sale, music. Free. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 522-2020.
Amateur Photography Contest Deadline April 20 for May dis play. Call or stop by for entry form. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
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