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Books & Authors Author Reading: Ted Morrissey Feb 8, 2-3pm Sat. Local fi ction writer reads from new novel, An Untimely Frost. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524- 0901.

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 Pete George Jan 31-Feb 1, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 9:30pm Sat. As seen on Comedy Central, comedy with a little bit of music. 217- 391-5653. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Jan 30-Feb 1, 8pm Thu-Sat.

Critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock musical. $25, $18 in advance. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

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. STC’s Murder Mystery Dinner Feb 7-8, 6:30pm Fri-Sat. Star-studded night, featuring famous stars and studs from Broadway. $30. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.

The Odd Couple Jan 31-Feb 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 Amy Regan Feb 8, 7-8:30pm Sat. Up and coming NYC singer/songwriter named by Music Connection as one of their “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists.” Ahh Yoga, 1051 Wabash Ave, 725-2373.

Chapter 6 Feb 9, 3pm Sun. A cappella singing group. $15-$20. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

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.

Dual Piano Feb 8, 7:30pm Sat. Mark Gifford and Damien Kaplan. $15, $5 kids. Proceeds go for new school piano. 217-525-3100. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St. Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Jan 31, 7:30pm Fri. World-renowned 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.

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.

Midwest Tribute to the King Competition Feb 7-9, 7pm Fri-Sun. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217- 789-1530. Open Mic Night Feb 11, 7-9pm Tue. Everyone welcome. Alcohol-free venue. 217-391-7628. Edgar’s, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham. 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.

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. The Ten Tenors on Broadway Feb 8, 8pm Sat. Broadway’s greatest hits sung by ten of Australia’s hottest tenors. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

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

Dance Dance Jan 31, Feb 7, 8-11pm Fri, Every Friday night. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Art & Architecture

Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage Feb 8-12, 9am-5pm Sat-Wed. Exhibit of 70 photographs from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764. Art Exhibit: Jan 30-31, Feb 3-7, 10-12, 12-5pm Mon-Fri. Through Feb.

28, Central Illinois painter Jeff Robinson’s unique paintings combining shape, color and materiality. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Art Exhibit: Paintings Through Feb 27, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu. Celebrated local artist Kevin Veara’s bird and plant paintings. Reception Jan. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

Brown Bag Jan 31, 12pm Fri. Evelyn Yurdin on the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Central Illinois Scholastic Art Competition Exhibition Jan 30-Feb 1, 3-8, 10-12, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Gold and silver awards from area junior and high school students. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

February Exhibit Opening Reception Feb 1, 6-8pm Sat. Tracy Tester and Corey Tester, mixed media and photography. On display Feb. 1-26, Tue-Sat 4-6 p.m. and Sun. 1-3 p.m. 217-243-9390. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W.

College Ave, Jacksonville. Reclaim. Recycle. Repurpose. Exhibit Feb 7, 5-7:30pm Fri, Free Fri. event and art exhibit opening. Bring your upcycled art for onenight-only Spontaneous Gallery.

Make recycled jewelry, sculptures and more. Exhibit on display through Feb. 26, 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Wed. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Film & Television

Molly Schlich Film Series Feb 2, 4, 9, 11, 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 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. Kids Klub: Create a Valentine Feb 3, 6-6:45pm Mon. Ages 4-12 receive free ride on Ferris Wheel (height restrictions apply). Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur ,

217-726-6330.

Science

Middle School Science Series Program Feb 1, 1-3pm Sat. Museum Science 101. Grades 6-8. Free program and t-shirt. 217-782- 5993. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Bulletin Board AARP Safe Driving Class Feb 6, 8:30am-5pm Thu. Completion of class may qualify driver for discount on auto insurance. Register at 747- 8887. AARP State Offi ce, 300 W. Edwards. Eagle Day Festival Feb 8, 8am Sat. Meet at Sanctuary to travel to Havana for Eagle Day Festival. Free. experienceemiquon.com. 217-725-7650. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Let’s Make a Hat Jan 30, 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.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Feb 3, 9:15-11:30am Mon. Jerry Gorchel, Technical Product Representative, PanAmerican Seed Europe. 546-7709. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Feb 4, 6:30-8pm Tue. “Winning The War Against Cancer” video featuring Joel Fuhrman, M.D. 217-546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.

Academy of Lifelong Learning Winter Celebration Jan 31, 10:30am Fri. Bucky Halker, folksinger, performs “Folksongs of Illinois,” potluck lunch, activities, book exchange, display of upcoming ALL activities. Register 786-2292. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Black History Month Event Feb 7, 7pm Fri. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity District of Illinois Conference “Miss Black and Gold Pageant.” $10, $5 students. (Step Show, 8 p.m., Feb. 8, Student Life Building Gym, $10, $5 students.) UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Black History Month Event Feb 9, 3:30pm Sun. Former UIS men’s basketball player and alumnus Chigozie “Gozie” Umeadi speaks about his journey after college. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Lincoln-Douglass Banquet Feb 9, 2:45pm Sun. Hosted by Springfi eld NAACP. Mistress of Ceremony is News Anchor Maggie Poteau. Tickets, 789- 2721. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777. Mouse Races Feb 1, 7-11pm Sat. Capital Elite All-stars Team. Raffl e, music and more. $15. 21 and over. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

PechaKucha Feb 6, 7:20pm Thu. Locals give interesting and inspiring presentations. Doors open 6 p.m. $8. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.

Winter Wine Festival

Jan 31, 6-10pm Friday night, $15 includes fi ve tasting tickets. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

History Black History Month Event Jan 31, 2pm Fri. Professor Ronald Bailey discusses awardwinning movie “12 Years a Slave” and the slavery trade in United States and world history. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073. Black History Variety Show Feb 1, 5-7pm Sat. Free program and reception. African Ensemble of Central Illinois, Greater All Nations Tabernacle GOGIC, Crisp and Rogers; step, dance, mime, music, poetry, painting. 217-545-7334. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 545-2155.

Lincoln Birthday Celebration Feb 8, 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. Refreshments, children’s crafts, games, tours, guest speaker and more. Free. Mt. Pulaski Courthouse, 113 S Washington St, Mount Pulaski. Lincoln Lecture Feb 12, 9am Wed. “Behind the Scenes with the Lincoln Family,”

featuring Kathryn M. Harris portraying Elizabeth Keckley, dressmaker and confi dante to Mary Todd Lincoln. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Health County Health Ranking Forum Feb 10, 6pm Mon. Julie Willems Van Dijk, Ph.D., County Health Rankings program, talks about Sangamon County’s poor rating and roadmap for improvements. Panel and Q&A follows. Seating limited. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Free or Affordable Health Insurance Feb 1, 12-4pm Sat. Springfi eld Urban League hosts with counselors to assist with Affordable Care Act enrollment. 217-522-0407. Springfi eld Urban League, 100 N. 11th Street, 217-789-0830. Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Community Symposium Feb 6, 5:15-6:15pm Thu. Featuring Scott Burton. Holdyour-sides-funny program.

Register, 217-545-3837 or www.siumed.edu/cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.