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BOOKS & AUTHORS Classics Book Group Jan 13, Through Apr 21. 12-1:30pm. Bicentennial Room, third floor. Angle of Repose by Wallace Earle Stegner. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900. PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Jan 18, 9am. Discussion of The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor. 217- 546-8387. 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440. SPW Poetry Open Mic Jan 15, 6-8pm. Join Springfi eld Poets and Writers. Public welcome to read or listen. Dinner available for purchase. Robbie’s, 4 Old State Capitol Plaza, 528- 1901.

THEATER & COMEDY Hello, Dolly! Jan 22, 7:30pm. Tony-award winning musical starring Sally Struthers. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160. Best of the Midwest Comedy Showcase Jan 10, 8pm. Best up and coming comedians from Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Central Illinois. Free.

217-482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Dale Jones Jan 3-4, 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph St, 217-391-JOKE.

Comedian Heywood Banks Jan 3, Through Jan 4. 8pm.

Headliner in 45 states, Canada, Japan, Greenland and Europe and opened for show biz legends. 217-482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS Corey Harris Jan 16, 7pm. Singer/guitarist Harris delivers informal lecture, performs with his band, “The Rasta Blues Experience.” Free. 217-245-3428. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000. Millikin University Choir Jan 19, 2:30pm. Nationally recognized group. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St,

DANCE Dance Jan 3, Through Feb 28. 8pm. Every

Friday night. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Figurism: Narrative and Fantastic Figurative Art Jan 2, Through Mar 2. 8:30am-5pm. Historical and contemporary bodybased art by over fi fty artists from ISM collection. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782- 7386.

L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Jan 2, 10am-3pm Tue, Wed, Thu. Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

FILM & TELEVISION Downton Abbey Season 4 Preview Event Jan 3, 5:30pm. Preview of pilot episode before it airs on Jan. 5. Call 217-483- 7887 by Dec. 23 to reserve your spot. Free. 217-483-7887. Pasfi eld House, 525 S. Pasfi eld St.

Humanities Film Festival Jan 16, 6pm. “Chocolat” with discussion following with Dr. Jeannie Zeck, MacMurray College, Jacksonville Libraby, 201 W. College Ave. Jacksonville, 904-630-2665.

Molly Schlich Film Series Jan 12, Through Mar 4. 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Eight acclaimed fi lms. Three viewings of each on Sundays and Tues. night. $8-$4. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888-262- 4386.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Winter Wonderland Kiddo Class Jan 16, 10am. Age 2-5 and grown-up. $40. 217-670-2391. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391.

Winter Wonderland Kiddo Class Jan 18, 9am. Age 2-5 and grown-up. $40. 217-670-2391. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

ABATE Chapter Meeting Jan 16, 7pm. ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts

welcome. Third Thursday of every month. 217-836-3336. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd, 217-523-7523.

Central Illinois Stuttering Support Group Jan 7, 7pm. 414-0835 or [email protected]. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546-6951.

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference Jan 8, Through Jan 10. 12pm. Three-day conference and 60-booth trade show with seed, equipment, bakery items, etc. for these same producers and roadside market operators. 309- 557-2107. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777. Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Club Meeting Jan 6, Through Jan 6. 6-8pm. Fenton Christmas. $5 dues. 546-6795. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Jan 2, 6pm. Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. 416- 5127. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546-4531.

Springfield Chapter DAR Jan 18, 11:30am. “Preservation and Restoration of Historic Textiles and other Family Heirlooms, Carol Phillips. About $16.00. Reservations (at least a week before), 217-741-7463. Panther Creek Country Club,

3001 Panther Creek Dr, 546- 4431.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Jan 8, 5:30pm. Document destruction and changes in privacy law. Mr. Tom Schreyer of Affordable Shred. $30- $22. Register reservations@ we-ci.org. 622-0189. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.

BULLETIN BOARD SRRC Post Race Party Registration Jan 18, 5pm. Cocktail hour, meeting, dinner awards and guest speaker Author Christopher McDougall, dancing. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

BEST (Becoming Empowered and Successful Teens) and Parent Transition Support Group Jan 8, 5:30pm. 217-523-2587. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St, 217- 544-9846. DSI Dinner and Awards Ceremony Jan 22, 5pm. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc. honors individuals, businesses, organizations and projects for their service and accomplishments. $70. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217- 789-1530.

Heads Up Group Jan 19, 2pm. For those with a head injury. 217-523- 2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-0427.

Post Polio Group Jan 18, 10am. Support group for those who have had polio. 217-523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-0427. Starting Your Business in Illinois Jan 9, 6pm. Montgomery Hall. Free. Register by phone, 544- 7232. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

HISTORY Quilt and Fiber Arts Jan 18, Through Jan 19. 9am- 12pm. Carding wool, spinning, knitting, weaving and quilting - in the visitor center. Limited activities in village so visitors can get a taste of winter in a 1830s log home. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.

Wright Concepts Tour Jan 10, 10am. Longtime docent Larry Betz explains Wright’s principles of architectural design. $20 donation. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

HEALTH DBSA Central Illinois Jan 7, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. 414-7368. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

Fitness for You Jan 2, 12:30-1:30pm. Various exercises and fi tness routines for cancer patients. Register by phone. Free on Thursdays. 217- 545-0798. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217- 545-0798.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Jan 8, Through Dec 18. 2:30pm. Wednesdays, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. 217-816- 1083. Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 530 N. Sixth Street, 525-2196.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Informal Conversations About God Jan 3, Through Jan 10. 1:15pm. Fridays. Free. Enter Cook Street canopy and look for green God sign. 217-494-8041. Vinegar Hill Mall,

SPORTS & FITNESS

Harlem Globetrotters Jan 2, 7pm. World famous basketball team. $23- $90. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Springfield Jr. Blues Home Game Jan 10, 7:05pm. $12-$8 217- 525-2589. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.