BOOKS & AUTHORS Brenda Wineapple, Ecstatic Nation Jan 16, 6-8pm Thu. Signing copies of her book and speaking in Union Theater at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required, online or phone 217-558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764. Paperback Sale Jan 18, 9am-2pm Sat. Friends of Lincoln Library. Carnegie Room. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900. PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Jan 18, 9am Sat. Discussion of The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor. 217-546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

THEATER & COMEDY Hello, Dolly!

Jan 22, 7:30pm Wed. Tony-award winning musical starring Sally Struthers. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Comedian Actor Tom Arnold Jan 17-18, 7:30pm Fri, 9:30pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, 9:30pm Sat, 217-391- 5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE. Comedian Dr. Gonzo Jan 17-18, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. The Doc of Comedy Rock has opened for Huey Lewis & The News, Night Ranger, Jefferson Starship, Joe Walsh and Stevie Ray Vaughn. $12.50. 217- 482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Hair Jan 17-19, 2pm Sun, 8pm Fri-Sat. Springfi eld Theatre Centre presents musical about bohemian life in NYC and fi ghting against conscription in Vietnam War. $15-$18. Adult content. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Jan 17-18, 23-25, 30-31 and Feb. 1, 8pm, Critically acclaimed off- Broadway rock musical. $25, $18 in advance. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

I Never Saw Another Buttefly Jan 17-19, 23-24, 2pm Sun, 7:30pm Thu-Fri. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 217-491- 3977 . Junie B. Jones Jan 24, 7pm Fri. One hour funny, pastpaced musical. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

The Odd Couple Jan 24-26, 31 and Feb 1-2, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Felix Ungar (Johnny Molson) and Oscar Madison (Gus Gordon). $17- $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Capital City Men’s Chorus Jan 19, 26, 5:30-7pm Sun. New members welcome. Rehearsals every Sunday. tccmc.org. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525-1866.

Corey Harris Jan 16, 7pm Thu. 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.

Free Jam Sessions Workshop Jan 18, 10am-12pm Sat. Fake It Till You Make It: Tips on Getting to Know Your Instrument and Playing in a Group with Pete Ellertsen. 217-793-2587. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626-1024.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Jan 18, 7pm Sat. Patriotic songs honoring past and present veterans. $15-$5. 217-245- 5977. Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville. LLCC Recital Series Jan 26, 4pm Sun. Abigail Walsh, fl ute. Dr. Pei-I Wang on piano. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. Millikin University Choir Jan 19, 2:30pm Sun. Nationally recognized group. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St.

Millikin University Collegiate Chorale Jan 19, 7:30am Sun. Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St, Decatur, 217-428-4336. Music under the Dome Jan 26, 4-5pm Sun. Kamen Petkov, violinist, and Russel Brazzel, classical guitarist. 217- 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 904-630-2665. Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Jan 19, 2pm Sun. Advanced youth orchestra students perform movement from standard concerto with piano accompaniment competing to be featured soloist with Symphony Orchestra. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787. Seeking Musicians Jan 16, 23, 5:40pm Thu. First day of rehearsals for UIS Chamber Ensemble open to students, faculty, alumni and community. Thursdays in VPA 33. 206-7549. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

The Wanda Mountain Boys, The Redemptions Jan 18, 6pm Sat. Concert in sanctuary open to public. Love offering. Rochester United Methodist Church, 555 South Walnut, Rochester. Wayne the Train Hancock with Wolf Crick Boys Jan 19, 1:30-5pm Sun. From Texas, the king of Juke Joint Swing plays at 3:30 p.m. Local act opens, 1:30-3 p.m. $15. Dr. Ugs Drugstore Cafe, 142 E. Beardstown St., Virginia, 217- 452-3442.

DANCE Dance Jan 17, 24, 8-11pm Fri. Every Friday night. Don Smith Quartet (17). BAM (24). $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Art Exhibit Jan 16-17, 20-24, 27-29, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm through Jan. 30. Small and medium-scaled paper sculptures celebrating a nameless victor for ambiguous accomplishments by Megan Rigoni-McCormic. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217-786- 2219. Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Exhibit Jan 16-19, 21-26, 4-6pm Tue- Sat, 1-3pm Sun. Through Jan. 26. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.

Third Thursday Art Show Jan 16, 6pm-12am Thu. Free, all ages art show with acoustic night — Danny Rabin, Crimes Against Moonlight, Deadwood Boys and The Station. 217-691- 1301. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000.

FILM & TELEVISION Humanities Film Festival Jan 16, 6-9pm Thu. With discussion led by Dr. Jeannie Zeck, Associate Professor at MacMurray College. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 904-630-2665.

Molly Schlich Film Series Jan 19, 21, 26, 28, 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.

Slow Food Springfield Film Festival Jan 25, 2-8:30pm Sat. $7, students free wtih ID. slowfoodspringfi eld.org. Benedictine University at Springfi eld, 1500 N. Fifth Street, 217-525-1420.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Coop’s Corner Jan 19, 26, 12-4pm Sun, 217- 787-5823. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823. Winter Wonderland Kiddo Class Jan 16, 10am-12pm Thu. Jan 18, 9-11am Sat. Age 2-5 and grown-up. $40. 217-670-2391. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391.

ENVIRONMENT

Black Ops Ninja Warriors Jan 16, 6-7pm Thu. Illinois Raptor Center’s Jacques Nuzzo shares fi eld marks, behaviors, habitats and calls of Illinois’ common owls. $5. Seating limited. 217-725-7650. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Solar Energy Panel Discussion Jan 28, 6:30-8pm Tue. Sierra Club and Sustainable Springfi eld present panel of business owners using photovoltaic solar panel arrays and team who helped these projects become reality. Free. 217-220-6206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

ABATE Chapter Meeting Jan 16, 12am Thu. 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. Association of Information Technology Professionals Jan 21, 5:30pm Tue. Jess Hunter, Midwest Computer Processing. Topic: “ Recycling in the Electronics Industry.” $15 meal. 217-971-7005. Top Cats Chill and Grill, 1822 Stevenson Dr, 217- 529-4005. Let’s Make a Hat Jan 23, 6-8pm Thu. Create your own felted hat from llama fi ber ($55) or felting fi ber that you bring ($45). You may fi nish your hat on your own or return the following week to add the fi nishing touches. Adults only. Call for details. 217-787- 6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927. McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Jan 16, 23, 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 Sat. “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.

Springfield Civil War Roundtable Meeting Jan 16, 7-8:30pm Thu. Sarah Thomas, author of “Through Time and Space.” 217-679-1880. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St, 217- 522-4373.

BULLETIN BOARD Ireland 2014 Presented by Senior Services of Central Illinois and WorldTravel SKI (Spending Kids Inheritance) Club. Oct. 8-15. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528- 4035. SRRC Post Race Party Registration Jan 18, 5pm Sat. Cocktail hour, meeting, dinner awards and guest speaker Author Christopher McDougall, dancing. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217- 789-1530.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Excerpts Jan 18, 12-4pm Sat. Lanphier High School students perform bits from upcoming production.

Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546- 9440.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Jan 24, 7:30am Fri. “Citizens’ Effi ciency Commission.” Final report, Karen Hasara - Chair Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

DSI Dinner and Awards Ceremony Jan 22, 5pm Wed. 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.

Everything Weddings Expo Jan 26, 12-5pm Sun. Style Show from 3-4 p.m. $5. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000. Giant Flea Market Jan 19, 8:30am-4:30pm Sun. Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. King Unity Breakfast Jan 20, 7:30am Mon. Guest speaker Margaret Ann Florence. Tickets $10, 217-479-4610.

Freedom March from Mt. Emory Baptist Church to Community Park begins 9:15 a.m. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville.

Lego Movie Hands-On Learning Jan 25, 2pm Sat. In celebration of upcoming movie. Activities, fun and surprises. RSVP 217- 546-6353. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event Jan 20, 11am Mon. NAACP Image Award recipient Sheyann Webb-Christburg. 217-245-3271. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity March and Program Jan 20, 11am-1pm Mon. Springfi eld NAACP hosts. March starts at PRMB and ends at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 908 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., with program/ panel discussion. Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist, 1800 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., 217- 544-9750.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Jan 20, 7:30am Mon.

Springfi eld Club Frontiers International hosts. Keynote speaker Pastor Cora Alston. $20. Tickets, 787-8373 or 726-0166. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

Remembering Nelson Mandela’s Life and Legacy Jan 18, 22, 25, 29, 10am-4pm Wed. and Sat., view original documents from Mandela’s election, letter to family while in prison, local residents memorabilia who visited South Africa, pictures and sculptures from Africa. Springfi eld and Central Illinois African- American History Museum, 521 E. Washington Street.

Robert Burns Dinner Jan 25, 5pm Sat. St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois. Black tie optional. $25-$30. Reservations by Jan. 22. 217- 341-6416. Secret Recipes Banquet Hall, 3086 Normandy Rd., 217-585-1100.

HISTORY Quilt and Fiber Arts Jan 18-19, 9am-12pm Sat-Sun. 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.

Sangamon County Historical Society Program Jan 21, 5:30-7pm Tue. How Weather Made History discussed by Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel and city historian Curtis Mann. 217-525- 1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Being Allies for Equity Jan 19, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Exploring institutional barriers to equality. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Hunting and Trade Show Jan 18-19, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-4pm Sun. Orr Building. $5, children free with adults. 618-495-2572. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Roller Derby Fresh Meat Program Jan 21, 28, 7-10pm Tuesdays, skate with Midstate Mayhem Woman’s Roller Derby for those interested in becoming a team member. midstatemayhemrollerderby. com. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 546-4543.

Springfield Jr. Blues Home Game Jan 17-18, 24, 25, 7:05- 9:30pm Fri-Sat, $12-$8 Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Jan 20, 5-9pm Mon. $5 includes hot dog, chips, soda and admission. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

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