BOOKS & AUTHORS

Beware the Ides of March Mar 15, 6-9pm Sat. Six readers of startling stories in six rooms. Light refreshments. Free but reservations required. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524- 0901. Book Signing Mar 15, 12-2pm Sat. Local poet and author Gary Vitale. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Classics Book Group Mar 17, 12-1:30pm Mon. Bicentennial Room, third fl oor. Angle of Repose by Wallace Earle Stegner. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900. PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Mar 15, 6:30pm Sat. Film viewing night at private residences. 217-546-8387. sherlock.lolopop.org.

SPOKEN WORD Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic

Mar 19, 6-8pm Wed. Every third Wed. sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfi ction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.

Poetry Out Loud - State Contest Mar 14, 1pm Fri. Hear students compete who have memorized poetry. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

THEATER & COMEDY The Rev - A Musical Comedy Mar 14-16, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. New local musical by George A.M. Heroux with a wholesome, family-oriented, throwback feeling with modern, humas-you-leave-the-theatre songs. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Best of the Midwest Comedy Showcase Mar 14, 8-9:45pm Fri. 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. H.M.S. Pinafore - New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Mar 23, 7pm Sun. Gilbert and Sullivan’s timeless operetta. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

i.e. improv Mar 20, 6pm Thu. Mar 20, Apr 3, May 1 and 8, Sangamon Hall South room 009. Viewer discretion advised. $2. 786-4942. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786- 2200.

Impressionist Bob Jay Mar 21-22, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Man of 99 voices. $12.50. 217-482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Million Dollar Quartet Mar 25, 7:30pm Tue. Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical inspired by true story of famed recording session with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Parallel Lives Mar 14-16, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Mar 7-16, Two-woman show resembles “sketch comedy shows.” Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Shrek The Musical Mar 21-23, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. All-new songs, great dancing, breathtaking scenery, romance, part twisted fairy tale. $10-$16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Talley’s Folly Mar 14-16, 21-23, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787. Terminal Cafe Mar 22, 7:30pm Sat. New Mexico coal mining town booms with WW II. Directed by Aasne Daniels. $7. 217-245- 3471. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Go For Barquoe Mar 21, 7:30pm Fri. Diane Dietz, soprano; Jody Kienzler, mezzosoprano; Dale Rogers, organist; Krista Steller, oboe. Stabat Mater of Pergolesi, Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor of Bach, Oboe Sonata of Geminiani. Free will offering. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 S. Walnut Street, 528-7521. 3OH!3 Mar 21, 8pm Fri. Photo Finish Records recording artist. $20- $15. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424- 6318.

Cyrille Aimée Mar 21, 8pm Fri. Unique jazz vocal artist. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Duo Melis Mar 15, 7:30pm Sat.

Spanish guitarist Susana Prieto and Greek guitarist Alexis Muzurakis. $25. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318. Mid-America Guitar Ensemble Festival

Mar 14-16, 7:30-10pm Fri, 1:30-4pm Sun. Opening concert of high school and college guitar ensembles, Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center. Concludes March 16, with closing concert, 1:30-4 p.m.

TAO: Phoenix Rising Mar 13, 7:30pm Thu. Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography from Japanese trio. $37-$42. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

The Baltimore Consort Mar 16, 3pm Sun.

Classical instrumental crossover, performing rich arrangements of early European and American music. $15. 217-245-3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000. Illinois Symphony Orchestra Mar 22, 12am Sat. Estacio: Spring’s Promise; Saint-Saens: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Julie Albers, cello; Brahms: Symphony No. 1. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Prairie Grapevine

Folklore Society Concert Mar 18, 7:30am Tue. Irish with Appalachian fl avor, Mulligan Munro. $10 donation, $8 students, $25 families. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

DANCE All About Dance Mar 19, 26, 6:30-10pm Wed. Wednesday nights. Lessons then open dance. 217-836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Dance Mar 14, 21, 8-11pm Fri. Every Friday night. BAM plays. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

POLKA Dance Mar 16, 2-5:30pm Sun. Alley Kats Band. $13 with appetizers. 217-726-7039. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage Through Aug. 31, 9am-5pm. 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 Through March 29, 1-4pm Sat. Utah artist Brian Charles Patterson, artist-in-residence, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Video work on climate change. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217-206-6506.

Artifacts: Exhibit by Jeff Robinson Mar 13-15, 18-22, 25-26, 10am- 4pm Tue-Sat, 217-479-7027. MacMurray College, Putnam Center for the Arts, Applebee Gallery, Jacksonville. Artist’s Night Art Show Mar 18, 5-7pm Tue. Open house art show presented by Amanda J. Bryan. Free. 217-503-8428. Marly’s Pub, 9 West Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-522-2280.

DISillusion Through Mar. 29. 10am-2pm Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Newest and most complex geometric abstractions of Springfi eld artist Adam G. Perschbacher. 217-625- 7300. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 217- 423-3189. First Day of Spring Celebration Mar 20, 5:30-8pm Thu. Make and take it project, wine and appetizers. 217-753-0262. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St, 217-753-0262.

Images of Illinois Amateur Photography Contest Mar 13, 7pm (Mail or drop off), 11:59pm (electronic). Thu. Submissions being accepted for contest. All ages. Deadline Mar. 13. Details prairieart.org. Nature: Art of God Through April 26, 12-7pm Tue-Sat, Pat Kreppert (acrylic/ oil painting), Tracey Maras (pastel), Poppy Vincent (jewelry). Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

SUP? Art Exhibition Through Apr 10, 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu. Brooklyn-based photographer Sean Fader, “SUP?” “Preconceived notion” and “after getting to know” portrait photos of men. Lecture, March 12 at 5:30 p.m., UIS Brookens Auditorium. Reception, March 13, 5:30-8:00 p.m., UIS Visual Arts Gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506. Taylorville Area Art Council Lecture Mar 13, 6pm Thu. Photographer Bill Maginelli, “You’ve got to Shock the Eye to Open It.”

Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St, Taylorville, 824-4736.

Third Thursday Art Show Mar 20, 6pm-12am Thu. Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. 217-691-1301. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000.

FILM & TELEVISION Free Short Films Mar 13, 6:30-8pm Thu. Second Thursday each month the best of past Route 66 Film Festival fi lms. Free. 217-725-9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4049.

Liberty Brew and View Mar 25, 7pm Tue. Award-winning documentary about war on drugs, “The House I Live In.” Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Springfield Jewish Film Festival Mar 16, 23, 4pm Sun, The Other Son (16). Five Hours from Paris (23). $7. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073. Superheros in the Movies Mar 16, 4-6pm Sun. Assistant Professor of Physics Joanne Budzien uses clips to look at the gear and special abilities

of superheroes in the movies to see whether they are scientifi cally possible. 217- 479-7027. MacMurray College Bailey Auditorium, Julian Hall of Chemistry, 447 East College Ave, Jacksonville, 800-252-7485.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Dr. Seuss Story Time Mar 15, 10-11:30pm Sat. 217- 391-7628. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217- 391-7628. American Red Cross Puppet Show Mar 24, 6-6:45pm Mon. Family safety and preparedness for ages 4-12. Free. 217-726-6330. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330. Animal Art Parent/ Child Art Class Mar 15, 9-11am Sat. and Mar 13, 10am-12pm Thu. Ages 2-5 and grown-up. Take home art and snack. $40. 217-670-2391. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391.

Kids in the Kitchen Mar 22, 1-3pm Sat. Kindergarten to fi fth grades. Student Union. Free, open to public. Registration recommended at eventbrite.com. 217-414-3604. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St, 217-544-9846.

NATURE Preserving Sarah Davis’ Cutting Garden Mar 26, 3-6:30pm Wed. “How to Recreate an Heirloom Garden,” 3-4 p.m. “Care of an Heirloom Garden,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. with free walking tour between two workshops. $5 each. Register ileshouse.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 217-492- 5929. Wed. Morning Pickup Party Mar 26, 19, 9-10am Wed, 9-10am Wed. Every Wednesday. Help pick up litter in sanctuary. Gloves and bags provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473. Maple Syrup Time Mar 15-16, 1pm and 2:30pm, Sat-Sun. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Association of Information Technology Professionals Mar 18, 5:30-8pm Tue. “Fingerprinting Systems,” Pat Keen, retired state trooper. $15 dinner, program free. 217-971-7005. Top Cats Chill and Grill, 1822 Stevenson Dr, 217-529-4005.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Mar 13, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting with public invited. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St, 217-528-5740 .

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Mar 20, 13, 6:15pm Thu. Civic organization meets every Thursday. 725-6467. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Christine Todd Whitman Mar 17-18, 11am-12pm Mon, 7:30pm-12am Tue. Former New Jersey governor and Environmental Protection Agency administrator. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000. Heads Up Group Mar 16, 2-4pm Sun. 217-523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-0427. McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Mar 13, 20, 6pm Thu, 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.

Post Polio Group Mar 15, 10am-12pm Sat. 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. Springfield Chapter DAR Mar 15, 11:30am Sat. Memorial Service honoring deceased Daughters with Chaplain Virginia Coughlin. About $16.00. Reservations (at least a week before), 217-741-7463. Illini Country Club, 1601 S Illini Rd, 217-546-4614. Springfield Civil War Roundtable Meeting Mar 20, 7-8:30pm Thu. Civil War enthusiast and veteran researcher, Rick Kasa talks about The Battle of Lexington. 217-679-1880. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St, 217-522-4373.

BULLETIN BOARD Alpaca Show Mar 22-23, 8am-5pm, Sat- Sun. Free family event, alpaca competition show, vendors. 217-632-2590. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. APL Pet Adoption Event Mar 16, 11am-3pm Sun. 217- 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Blarney Bash Mar 14, 5:30-8:30pm Fri. Hors d’oeuvres, Celtic music, Dick Levi’s car and motorcycle collection. Benefi ts St. Pat’s school. $25, $40 couple. Levi, Ray and Shoup hangar. 523- 7670. st-patrick.org. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 217-788-9200.

Chicago Flower/Garden Show Mar 20, 6am-9pm Thu. Motor Coach trip. $75 includes transportation and entrance fee. 217-528-4035. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

Family Fun Fair Mar 15, 1-4pm Sat. Face painting, balloon art, puppet show, storytelling, St. Andrew’s Pipes and Drums, Irish dancing, St. Pat’s-themed crafts, potato sack races and more. Outside, south side of building. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Family History Day Mar 15, 10am-4pm Sat. Latest research tools and techniques and opportunities for hands-on practice. Free but registration encouraged at www.tinyurl. com/famhistconf. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3601 Buckeye Drive, 217-529-7844.

Giant Flea Market Mar 16, 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. Golden Needles Mar 20, 7pm Thu. Informational meeting for ages 12 and up for third Thursday of month group to learn basic sewing. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, 217-626-1553.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Mar 19, 11am-12:45pm Wed. $15. Reservations by March 14. 217-787-8246. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 217-523- 7900.

St. Patrick’s Day Marching Band Parade Mar 15, 12pm Sat. Downtown Springfi eld.

UIS Lunch and Learn Mar 13, 11:30am-1:30pm Thu. “Mailer and MOOCs.” $20 with lunch. Reservations requested. uiaa.org/uis. 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Q.U.I.L.T.S in Action Mar 14-15, 10am-6pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat. Hundreds of quilts and quilted items, appraisals by appointment with Hallye Bone, vendors, demos. Orr Building. $5-$7. 414-4775. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Handbell Festival Mar 15, 8am Sat. Handbell choirs and individual ringers.

$35-$40. Register by Feb. 24. 309-928-2067 or mjhir@aol. com. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S Koke Mill Rd.

FOOD Green Tea Seminar and Tasting Mar 22, 1-3pm Sat. Presentation on green teas, brewing process and more. Free. 217-391-7628. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Lincoln Garden Pancakes and Auction Mar 22-23, 8am-12pm Sat- Sun. Reservations required. $8, $5 kids under 12. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

HISTORY Sangamon County Historical Society Program Mar 18, 5:30-7pm Tue. Bob Church, “Establishing Borders: Thomas Jefferson and the Shape of Illinois.” 217-525- 1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Wright Concept Tours Mar 14, 10:15am Fri. Reservations encouraged. Suggested $20 donation. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

HEALTH GROW in Illinois Mental Health Mar 20, 13, 6:30pm Thu, 6:30pm Thu. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816- 1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525-1866.

Healing Grief, Finding Peace Mar 13, 20, 11am-12:30pm Thursdays March 6-May 8, Support group for those who have lost a loved one. 217-483- 1224. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

NAMI Springfield Monthly Support Group Mar 20, 7pm Thu. Also, Third Wednesday month. 217-341- 3125. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

New Way to Get Health Coverage Mar 13, 5-7pm Thu. Free. 217- 544-9858. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 217-496-2496.

New Way to Get

Health Coverage Mar 13, 4-7pm Thu. 855-328- 6392. West Sangamon Public Library, 103 E. Illinois Ave., New Berlin, 855-328-6392. DBSA Central Illinois Mar 18, 25, 6:30am Tue, For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. 414-7368. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Are Some Places More Sacred than Others? Mar 16, 10:30-11:30am Sun. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. Bar Church Springfield Mar 19, 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Wednesdays with music, entertainment, drinks and short talks. barchurchspringfi eld.com. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St, 217- 789-8988. Bible Chapel Community Bible Study Mar 25, 7-8pm Tue. Free lessons, refreshments and Bibles. Register, 312-772-6179 or 314-675-0728. Bible Chapel Church, 1221 S. 15th S., 217- 528-7694.

Journey to the Heart Mar 22, 9am-3:30pm Sat. We cannot save what we do not love. We cannot love what we do not know. Join us for a day of retreat to help us Fall in Love with Earth. $30 includes dinner. Register by March 20. 217-787-6927. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe. Spring Equinox Celebration Mar 22, 6:30-8:30pm Sat. Bring small vial/bottle of water from home to mix with others. May bring snacks to share. Suggested donation $5. Trailhead Healing Arts Center, 802 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 698-8177. Court Madonna Meeting Mar 20, 6:30pm Thu. Monthly meeting. 528-4582. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217- 793-1330.

SPORTS & FITNESS Springfield Jr. Blues Home Game Mar 14, 15, 25, 7:05-9:30pm. $12-$8 217-525-2589. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

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