BOOKS & AUTHORS Kenneth Martis Author Event Jan 30, 6:30-8:30pm Thu. Prize-winning historian and geography professor emeritus discusses his work. Free, but reservations required. 217-558-8934 or presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

THEATER & COMEDY Comedian Dan Davidson Jan 24, 8-9:30pm Fri. Recognized as one of the top comedians by comedy clubs across the country. $12.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Jan 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 23-24, 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, past-paced musical. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160. Six Degrees of Abraham Lincoln Feb 2, 2pm Sun. Fritz Klein as Lincoln. Jeannie Alexander, Kathryn Harris, Doug Kamholz, Ellis Brian, Linda Schneider, Don Schneider and Tom Irwin. $18. Cosponsored by LLCC and Sangamon County Historical Society. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

The Odd Couple Jan 24-26, 31-2, 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 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.

Christopher O’Riley Jan 31, 8pm Fri. Classical pianist and NPR music program host whose new album includes versions of rock hits. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160.

Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Jan 31, 7:30pm Fri. Worldrenowned guest conductor Nicholas McGegan. Telemann’s vibrant Suite in F Major, Bach’s brilliant Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Avison’s arrangement of Scarlatti’s Concerto Grosso No. 6, Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 (“Trauer”). $5-$20. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217- 793-1330. 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.

Luther College Nordic Choir Jan 30, 7:30-9:30pm Thu. National and international acclaim as a premier collegiate choral ensemble in U.S. $15, students free. Tickets, 217-245-3069. 217- 245-3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000. 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.

Randy Moore with Randy Houser, Josh Thompson Jan 31, 7-10:30pm Fri. Country music singer from Nashville. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Sam Crain, Rob Killam Jan 26, 10:30am-12:30pm Sun. Centrum Cafe, 1370 Toronto Road, 217-529-6010.

Springfield Classical Guitar Society Concert Feb 1, 8pm Sat. Awardwinning local Russel Brazzel plays a variety of pieces from Renaissance lute music to “Sakura.” $12. 217-816-8832. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522-7331.

Vineyard Christian Open Mic Feb 1, 6-8pm Sat. 217-871- 1509. Godfather’s Pizza, 1549 S. Dirksen pkwy, 217-522- 4886 or 217-871-1509.

DANCE Dance Jan 24, 31, 8-11pm Fri. Every Friday night. $10. BAM (Jan. 24). Kevin Turner (Jan. 31). VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515. Salsa Nights Jan 25, 9pm-12:45am, $3. Dress to impress. Abe’s Southside Cafe. 3751 S. Sixth St.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Exhibit Jan 23-24, 27-30, 8am- 4pm Mon-Thu. “Good Job/ Congrats/You Did It”. Small and medium-scaled paper sculptures by Megan Rigoni- McCormic. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217-786-2219. Figurism: Narrative and Fantastic Figurative Art Feb 5-2, 29-1, 28-23, 8:30am-5pm. Historical and contemporary body-based art by over fi fty artists from ISM collection. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386. Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Exhibit Jan 23-26, 4-6pm Thu-Sat, 1-3pm Sun. Through Jan. 26. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.

Lincoln: History to Hollywood Jan 23, 9am-5pm Thu. New open-end run exhibit of materials from the movie Lincoln with Daniel Day-Lewis. $5, kids free. 217-558-8932. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

FILM & TELEVISION

Molly Schlich Film Series Jan 26, 28, Feb 2, 4, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tues. 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 Birthday Bash Jan 26, 12-4pm Sun. Birthday games and giveaways. First 50 kids receive free goodie bag. 217-787-5823. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787- 5823.

Kids in the Kitchen Feb 1, 9-11am Sat. Kindergarten to fi fth grades. Student Union. Free, open to public. 217-414-3604. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786- 2200.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Let’s Make a Hat Jan 23, 30, 6-8pm Thu. Create your own felted hat from llama fi ber ($55) or felting fi ber that you bring ($45). Finish your hat on your own or return the following week to add the fi nishing touches. Adults only. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

BULLETIN BOARD Ireland 2014

Jan 23-31, 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. 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.

Everything Weddings Expo Jan 26, 12-4pm Sun. Mid- West Family Broadcasting hosts with style show from 3-4 p.m. $5. 217-629-7077. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Lego Movie Hands-On Learning Event 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.

Remembering Nelson Mandela’s Life and Legacy Jan 25, 29, 10am-4pm Sat, 10am-4pm Wed. Through Jan. 31, 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.

Springfield 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 Reception Center, 3086 Normandy Rd.

HEALTH GetCovered America Enrollment Drive Jan 26, 1-5pm, Free expert in-person assistance. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave. 309- 660-8114. Nutrition Seminar Jan 25, 10am-12pm, Seminar with sample meal plans and recipes. $40. Register by phone or at class, 217-789- 4653.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Spirituality of the Beatles Jan 26, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Inter-generational service on Fab Four. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. Church Women United in Springfield Jan 28, 9:30am Tue. Laura Kresse, director of operations, Sojourn Shelter. 217- 629- 8881. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

SPORTS & FITNESS Boys Basketball City Tournament Jan 23, 25-24, 6-10pm Thu, 6-10pm Sat-Fri. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Roller Derby Fresh Meat Program Jan 28, Feb 4, 7-10pm Tue.

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 24, 31, Feb 1, 25, 7:05- 9:30pm. $12-$8. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525- 2589. Springfield Noon Lions Club Bowling Jan 24, 6:30pm Fri. Foursomes get three games of bowling, shoes and large pizza. $100. 217-299-6481 or springfi eldnoonlions.com. AMF Laketown Lanes, 3220 Stanton St, 217-529-1666. Winter Kart Show Jan 26, 8am-3pm Sun. Orr Building. $5, children 12 and under free. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

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