Books & Authors
Accepting Teen Poetry/Art Springfi eld Poets and Writers international anthology of work from teens, grades 6-12. Deadline March 1. Sponsored by Vachel Lindsay Association. springfi eldpoetsandwriters. com.
 Author Meet and Greet Mar 02, 12-2pm, Jane Aumann and Cindy Ladage’s new book, My Name is Huber; a Tractor’s Story. The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfi eld St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965-3641.

Book Sale Mar 01-02, 6-8pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, Library fundraiser. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.

Irish Legion: 90th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Mar 02, 2-3pm, James B. Swan, ‘Chicago’s Irish Legion’ tells stories of little-known Illinois regiment and its fl ag. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Spoken Word

Pharmacy Open Feb 28, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month, poetry, prose, song, stand-up and more. 6:30 p.m. sign-up. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652- 3273.

Poetry Out Loud - State Contest Mar 08, 1pm, Hear students compete who have memorized poetry. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Theater & Comedy

Comedian John Evans Mar 01-02, 7:30pm and 9:30pm , Headlines around the country. $14-$16. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-5653.

Comedian Lawrence Thomas Mar 08-09, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm Sat, Sketch player on Fox Sports The Best Damn Sports Show Period. $12.50-$13.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Creative Design Workshop Mar 02, 3-5pm, Annie Germann on hair and makeup. Free. RSVP hooglandeducation@gmail.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Mar 08-10, 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun, Musical theater featuring 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded. $17-$18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Mar 01-03, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre production. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Music: General Events

Charlie King Concert Mar 03, 2pm, For workers and their families: Songs of humor and compassion. $10, $20 family. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585- 9550.

Childhood in the Graden of Verses and Music Mar 10, 4pm, Sherri Mitchell and Anna Ferraro from The Poetry Group perform Stevenson poems set to Robert Schumann music. Free. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Tour with Kari Jobe Mar 05, 7pm, Tickets start at $18 plus fees. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 724-744-3524.

Eric Johnson Mar 02, 8pm, One of the premier guitar players in contemporary music. $50-$40. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

Midwest Tribute to the King Competition Mar 01-02, 7:30pm Fri, 5pm Sat, Two-day extravaganza with tribute artists vying for cash prizes. Tickets, tributetotheking.info. Info, 793- 3733. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.

Music Under the Dome Mar 03, 4pm, Singer/songwriter Ben Bedford. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Open Mic with a Mission Mar 09, 6-8:30pm, Song, poetry, short stories. Sign up on arrival. Some instruments available. $3 cover donation. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546-6951.

The Good Lovelies Mar 09, 8pm, Funny, upbeat, witty on-stage banter and threepart harmony folk music. $39, $25. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.

Traditional Jam Sessions Mar 02, 10am-12pm, Amateur musicians invited to instructional jam session for teaching and learning traditional music. Preceded by half-hour lesson for beginners at 9:30. 793-2587. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains.

Dance

All About Dance Mar 06, 13, 7-10pm, Every Wed. hour line dance lessons with Marilyn Ferry before dance. $5. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 836-1438.

Dance Mar 01, 08, 8-11pm, Mar. 1, Angel Brown Ensemble. Mar. 8, Mike Lewis Band. Mar. 15, The Music Men. Mar. 22, Don Smith. Mar. 29, Kevin Turner Band. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

TRACES Mar 04, 7:30pm, Heartstopping acrobatics and unbridled energy. $52-$42. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Art & Architecture

Artrageous First Friday Mar 01, 5:30-8pm, Pam Allen demonstrating metal jewelry work techniques. Appetizers and wine. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.

Family Art Day Mar 09, 1-4pm, Hands-on art and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling and refreshments. $3-$1. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

First Friday Gallery Walk Mar 01, 5-8pm, Artist talks, hors d’oeuvres, music and more at Anne Lloyd Gallery, Blue Connection, Gallery 510.

Gallery Exhibit Feb 28, Mar 01-02, 04-07, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Through Mar. 7, Michael Dixon’s “Shared Histories.” LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217-786-2219.

Gallery Opening and Exhibit Mar 02-03, 05-10, 12-13, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Through Mar 31, Greg Amend. Oil and acrylic paintings and photography. Reception Mar. 2, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

Group Exhibition Feb 28, Mar 01-06, 8am-9pm Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm Fri, 12, Through Mar. 6, local artists explore technology in our lives. Charles E. Becker Library, Benedictine University at Springfield, 1500 North Fifth St.

It’s Complicated Mar 02, 04-09, 11-13, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Felicia Olin, Ryan Sponsler, Mary Tumulty, Jim Edgecomb and Adam Perschbacher. Reception Mar. 2, 5:30 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217- 523-2631.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Feb 28, 7pm, Monthly meeting. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

|fon’ seks|: Digital Devices and Transformation of Intimacy Mar 04-07, 11-13, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Nationally juried exhibition explores impact that digital devices have had on intimacy. Reception Mar. 7, 5:30 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6506.

Film & Television

Access Magazine #4 Mar 01, 11pm Mon, Wed, Fri, Music for Manning Part 1. Speakers and musicians. Access-4 Public Access Station.

Feast For The Senses Concert Mar 01, 9pm, Rare improv concert features Grammy winners Paul Wertico and David Cain; plus David Hoffman, Michael Wall, Jim Cloney and Howard Freitag recorded June 2012 at the Hoogland. WILL-TV.

Molly Schlich Film Series Mar 10, 12, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue, “I Wish.” Japanese with English subtitles. $8-$4. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 523-2631.

Red Carpet Walk/Jump In Screening Mar 02, 6pm and 7pm, Prescreening carpet walk with cast and crew photographed and interviewed. $10 for screening. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Children’s Corner

Ginger Wizard Professional Pool Exhibition Mar 01, 4-5:30pm, World’s No. 1 Exhibition Pool Player. Giveaways. Play challenge games, trick shots and speed pool talents. Free. Springfi eld Boys & Girls Club, 300 S. 15th Street, 753-0505.

Kids’ Night Out: Caves! Mar 01, 6:30-9:30pm, Games, art, snack and play museum time for ages 6-10. $35, 20 ISM members. Register, 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Science

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Mar 06, 7-9:30pm, Dr. James Skibo, ISU, “The Grand Island Archaeology: Twelve Years of Research on Lake Superior’s South Shore.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 782-7386.

Nature

Early Childhood Nature Education Workshop Mar 02, 9am-4pm, Roots of Nature offered by Lincoln Memorial Garden, Environmental Education Association of Illinois and Illinois Audubon Society. $30. Register illinoissudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Frog Watch Mar 02, 6-8pm Tue, 4-6pm Sat, Free training session for those interested in helping with research program. Register by phone. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Maple Syrup Time Mar 02-03, 09-10, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Public demos four weekends in Feb. and March. Dress warm. Begins with brief orientation in Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Mar 04, 9:15-11:30am, John Gross on selecting the right orchids, keeping them healthy and encouraging blooms. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Lectures & Meetings

1st Thursday Speakers Series Mar 07, 6:30-8:30pm, “Architecture” with local experts on local architectural topics. $7. Pre-registration required 786- 2785 or llcc.foundation@llcc. edu. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

LGBTQ yOUTh Group Mar 01, 08, 6-10pm, Every Friday for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 13-17. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528-5253.

Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Meeting Mar 04, 6-8pm, Emerald Glo Glass by Kurt Curry. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 793-0565.

Locating Private Foundation Funding Mar 05, 2-4pm, Free seminar. Registration required. go.illinois. edu/CINRCCalendar. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

Springfield Camera Club Feb 28, 7-8:30pm, Members will present pictures taken with an infrared camera. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 546- 5021 or 523-8081.

Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Mar 04, 6-8pm, First Monday of month. Mezzanine level, conference room 3. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217- 793-3586.

Starting Your Business in Illinois Mar 07, 1-3pm, Free at Girard Public Library. Pre-register 217- 685-0149. Girard.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Mar 13, 5:30-7pm, Membership event, free for interested guests. $25-$22. Register by Mar. 8, reservations@we-ci.org. 725- 8500. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St.

Bulletin Board

Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Mar 03, 12-4pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated. 835-2538. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217- 793-7387.

African-American History Month Feb 28, 6-9 p.m. Dinner, entertainment event recognizes influential women from past to present. $10. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Boating Classes Mar 05, 6:30-8:30pm, Four weekcourse to get your Illinois and U.S. Power Squadrons boating safety cards. $45. 836-1723. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726- 6330.

Bootlegging Pub Crawl Tour Mar 02, 09, 8-10pm, $12, cash only. Reservations, 217-502- 8687. Begins at Lincoln family statues, Sixth and Adams St. Downtown Springfi eld.

Business Expo 2013 Feb 28, 3:30-6:30pm, Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts. 245-2174. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St. Jacksonville.Craft, Art and Vendor Show Mar 09, 2-5pm, More than 40 vendors. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Drive, 217-725-7232.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop Mar 13, 2-4pm, For people with disabilities. Tips, info and your own plan/kit. Registration required by phone. Free. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty.

Illinois Products Expo Mar 02-03, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Over seventy Illinois companies providing free food samples and selling their products. Orr Building. $5, kids 10 and under free. 524-3012. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Medical Innovators Program Mar 07, 5:30-8pm, Eleven Sangamon County physicians, surgeons and researchers honored for their work to improve community health care. 726- 5106. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.

Mobile Security Mar 08, 8:15am-3:15pm, Perspectives of 12 speakers who are forerunners in their fields. Pre-register online. csc.uis.edu $42. 206-8246. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Remembrance Ceremony Feb 28, 11am, For those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Tours after and before ceremony. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon Abe Lincoln Mar 02, 7pm, Fritz Klein, Betsy Irwin, Jeannie Alexander, Doug Kamholz, Brian ‘Fox’ Ellis, Tom Irwin, Kathryn Harris. $12. Register, 786-2432. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Springfield PrideFest Drag Race Mar 01, 8pm, Drag performers compete to perform at Springfield PrideFest. $20. atthelegacy. com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Mar 06, 6:30pm, Video, “SimplyRaw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days.” Free. 787-1308. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Food Slow Food Springfield Annual Meeting Mar 04, 5:30pm, Wine and hors d’oeuvres by Chef Bo Oliver. Reservations required, ann.hamilton1@comcast.net. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 691-5035.

Politics

Honoring in a Good Way Mar 06, 7pm, Adam Danner, author and Native American cultural speaker, talks about understanding Native American people and culture for who and what they are, instead of what others have created them to be. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 8507.

History

Black History Month Feb 28, 6-8pm, Kaba Hiawatha Kamene,”The African Presence in America Before 1492.” South auditorium, second floor. Feb 28, Feb 12, 4:40-7pm, Free film on Black history topic. Fourth floor conference room. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 217- 545-7334.

Illinois History Symposium Feb 28, Mar 01, Human bondage in both contemporary and historical contexts. 525- 2781. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

Slavery and Emancipation Feb 28, 11:30am-1:30pm, Register for two presentations in this Lunch and Learn program at uiaa.org/uis. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

The Other Emancipation of the 1860s: Freeing Russia’s Serfs Mar 01, 10:45am, Dr. Kolchin, University of Delaware professor and author of “Unfree Labor: American Slavery and Russian Serfdom.” UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-8507.

VIP Dred Scott Reception Mar 07, 5-6:30pm, Join Lynne Jackson, great granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott, for preview party. $10. Springfi eld and Central Illinois African- American History Museum, 521 E. Washington Street, 528-2725.

Auditions

The Muni Auditions Mar 02-03, 09, Adults March 2, 3 and 9. Children’s auditions held March 16. TheMuni.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Health

Connection Support Group Mar 02, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. each month. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Free Testings Feb 28, Mar 04-07, 11-13, 12-3pm Mon-Fri, Free HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing. Weekdays or by appointment. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528- 5253.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Feb 28, Mar 07, 6:30pm, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816-1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

NAMI Class Mar 02, 1-3:30pm, Free 12week course for family and friends of persons with mental illness covering treatment and coping. Register, 741- 2622. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

NAMI Support Group Mar 02, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. of month, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

Sports & Fitness

Boating on Rivers and Lakes Mar 02, 1-3pm, Hosted by Land of Lincoln Power Squadron. Register, 836-1723. Gander Mountain, 2371 Chuckwagon Drive, 217-726-8219.

Capital City Cage Wars Mar 02, 7-11pm, Pro-Card MMA Fights. $30 general admission. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

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