Books & Authors Contemporary Fiction Group Jan 16, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fi ction and nonfi ction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

PondicherryLodge/Sherlock Holmes Society Jan 19, 9am, Chapters VIIII - XII of “The Sign of Four.” 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-8387.

Theater & Comedy Capitol Steps Jan 23, 7:30pm, Satirical humor from group featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS. 245-3069 or [email protected]. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245- 3000.

Music: General Events

An Evening with Elvis Jan 05, 7:30pm, Elvis Himselvis, Steve Brandes and The Elvis Himselvis Band. Mary Bryant Home fundrasier. $20. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Millikin University Choir Jan 06, 3pm, Nationally recognized choir performing free concert. Goodwill offering accepted. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St. Springfield Classical Guitar Society Concert Jan 12, 8pm, Kamen Petkov and Russel Brazzel, Violin-Guitar Duo. $12. 726- 8991. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522-7331.

Time for Three Jan 19, 8pm, Groundbreaking, categoryshattering trio on violins and double bass. $45-$35. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Dance A WCS Dance Jan 05, 7pm-12am, www.pldc.org. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.

All About Dance Jan 09, 7-10pm, Every Wed. hour line dance lessons with Marilyn Ferry before dance. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Art & Architecture

Luminous Ground: Artists with Histories Jan 03-06, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan. 2013, view the work of eleven older Illinois artists, ages 78 through 90. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782- 7386.

Reflections from Salisbury Jan 03-23, 8am-9pm Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm Fri, 12, Through Jan. 31, Pastel drawings by acclaimed local artist, George Colin. Charles E. Becker Library. Closed for Christmas break. Benedictine University at Springfi eld.

Children’s Corner

2013 Healthy Family Kick-off Jan 05, 9am-12pm, Screenings, activities, games and more. All free. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217 960-5724. Story Time at the Museum Jan 14, 10-10:30am, “Winter Animals” for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993. Super Saturdays at the Museum Jan 12, 11am-3pm, “Museum Beach Party.” Ages 4-8. Ongoing free activities. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Science

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Jan 09, 7-9:30pm, “The Science of Climate Change.” Dr. Eric Grimm, Curator and Chair of Botany, ISM. Thorne Deuel Auditorium. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 7386.

Nature Backyard Bird Winter Workshop Jan 20, 1-3pm, Wade Kammin of Wild Birds Unlimited. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473. Springfield Audubon Society Meeting Jan 13, 2-4:30pm, Business meeting followed by program with Richard Escutia, master falconer and his birds, followed by potluck. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Springfield Audubon Society Program Jan 17, 6-7:30pm, Raptor Focus with Illinois Raptor Center, Part 1. $5 at door. (Part 2 is Feb. 12, Part 3 March 21.), Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Volunteer Work Day Jan 20, 1-3pm, Tools provided. Help hack and stack invasives with Friends of the Sangamon Valley. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217- 544-2473. Winter Bird Feeding Jan 07, 9:15-11:30am, Wild Birds Unlimited presents info on how to attract more birds to your yard and identify them. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Lectures & Meetings Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Meeting Jan 07, 6-8pm, Fenton Christmas Glass by Rich Karman. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 793- 0565.

Post Polio Group Jan 19, 10am-12pm, Support group. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217 523-2598 v/tty.

Bulletin Board Adult Workshops Jan 12, 3-5pm, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Backgammon Club Jan 09, 16, 23, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111 .

Craft & Vendor Show Jan 19, 12-4pm, Proceeds benefi t families in need. SHG West Campus, 1615 West Washington Street, 217-727- 7232.

Masquerade Ball Jan 11, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street, fun formal night out. 245-6884. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St. Jacksonville.

The Elegant Bridal Expo Jan 13, 12-4pm, Prizes, fashion show, vendor presentations and more. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-679-0204.

Food Lions Pancake Breakfast Jan 06, 7am-1pm, Pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. $8. Proceeds for leader dog for local vision-impaired resident.

Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd, 971-9276.

History 50 Shades of History Jan 15, 12pm, Free bi-monthly lunchtime book discussions. Nov. 20, Jan. 15, Mar. 19, May 21, July 17, Sept. 17, Nov. 19. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217- 558-8844.

Emancipation Proclamation Jan 03-21, Through Jan. 2013, Museum admission required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

Auditions Awake and Sing Jan 22-23, 6pm crew, 7pm acting, Cold readings; open to all. UIS Theatre Program April production. 206-6613. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160. Sunset Boulevard: The Musical

Jan 05, 1-5pm, Roxy Theatrical regional premiere. Audition details at roxytheatricals.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Faith & Philosophy Islam, Shariah and Jihad Jan 20, 12-1pm, Comparative cultures/beliefs of Islam, Shariah and Jihad, Dr. Ali Nizamuddin. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

Second Saturday Sow with Pearl Blind Jan 12, 2:30-5pm, Featuring Christian recording artist and open mic. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, 260- 804-0049. Sing Along Jan 04, 7pm, If you love to sing, come and raise your voice. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

Sports & Fitness Blacklight Dodgeball Cancer

Fundraiser Jan 19, Teams of six. Benefi ts American Cancer Society via Relay Team CGMS. $6, $30 team, $2 spectators. A-C Central High School Gymnasium, W. Buchanan St. Ashland, 473-7481. Drop-In Derby Jan 06, 13, 20, 8-10pm, Every Sunday for ages 18 and up. Helmet required. $5, $3 skate rental. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 546-4543.

Frozen Open Bocce Ball Tourney Jan 20, 11am, $40 team of four, due at least fi ve days prior to event. Fee includes chili and hotdogs. Prizes. Walnut Street Winery, 309 S. Walnut St, Rochester, 498-9800.

National Skating Month Event Jan 12, 10am-1:30pm, Watch skaters demonstrate skills from USFS Basic Skills Program and take part in 20-minute skating lesson. Free public skate from 11:30-1:30. sfsc4u.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St.

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