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Books & Authors A.D. Carson Reading Apr 9, 5-6pm Wed. Reading and book discussion. 217-520-2737. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901. Dorothy Allison Book Discussion Apr 5, 2-3pm Sat. Led by UIS English Professors Tena Helton and Meagan Cass. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524- 0901.

Shelterbelt: Dorothy Allison Apr 11, 7-8pm Fri. Award-winning author reads her work. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6073.

Theater & Comedy Aida, School Edition Apr 6, 2pm Sun. Rochester High School Theater Department production of poprock musical. $10-$8. Rochester High School, 3 Rocket Dr., Rochester, 217- 498-9761.

Bye, Bye, Birdie Apr 3-6, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. Sacred Heart-Griffi n musical production. $10-$8. 787-1595, ext. 153. Sacred Heart-Griffi n High School, 1601 W. Washington.

Comedian Cowboy Bill Martin

Apr 4-5, 7:30pm Fri-Sat. One of the hottest comedians performing. $13-$15. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

i.e. improv Apr 3, 6pm, 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.

Mason City Limits’ 8th Anniversary Show w/ Comedian Ryan Singer Apr 4-5, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Hailed by Marc Maron in Rolling Stone as a comedian “who should be big” from Laugh Spin Magazine. $8. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Songs for a New World Apr 11-12, 17, 8pm Fri-Sat, 8pm Thu. Neither play or revue but closer to theatrical song cycle. $25. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838- 3006.

How I Learned to Drive Apr 11-13, 17, 7:30am Fri-Sun, 7:30pm. Play about unfl inching look at “the gifts we receive from people who hurt us.” $14-$10. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Music: General Events Acoustic Christian Worship Night

Apr 9, 6-8pm Wed. Free. 217-391-7628. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628. Bedrock 66 Live! Apr 11, 8pm Fri. Former Viceroys front man, Scott Miller with Micah Walk. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000.

Classic Albums Live performs Abbey Road Apr 4, 8pm Fri. Beatles fi nal recording recreated cut for cut, note for note. $27-$42. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Folk Fest Apr 12, 2:30-6:30pm and Apr 13, 11am-8pm, Free two-day celebration with square dancing and clogging performances. Prairie Capital Convention Center lower level. 217-788-8800.

Made for Music Apr 5, 7pm Sat. The Viper and His Famous Orchestra, jazz, country and swing. $10. Reservations, 217-744- 3598. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

Spring Tour Band Concert Apr 5, 6:45pm Sat. Saxony Lutheran High School, Jackson, Mo. will present their 32-piece Spring Band Tour concert. Free, donations accepted. 217-546- 4531. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546- 4531.

Illinois Chamber Orchestra Apr 11, 12am Fri. Tan Dun: Concerto for Pipa and Strings with Wu Man, Pipa. Strauss: Metamorphosen for 23 Solo Strings. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Dance All About Dance Apr 9, 16, 6:30-10pm. Wednesday nights. Lessons then open dance. 217-836- 1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515. Shen Yun Apr 8, 7:30pm Tue. Ethnic and folk dances fi lled with color and energy. $52. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Dance Apr 4, 8-11pm. Every Friday night. Ed Clark Trio. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Art & Architecture April Exhibit Opening Reception Apr 5, 6-8pm Sat. Pam Folsom. (Also workshop 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-9390.

DEMO Project Opening

Reception Apr 4, 5:30-8:30pm Fri. “Pleased to See You.” Mike Miller, UIS professor of art, uses drone to capture video and recreate simulated paparazzi response to Lincoln’s probable attendance at Edward’s Place event in 1857. 217-523-2631. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217-206- 6506. Felted Easter Egg Workshop Apr 12, 1-4pm Sat. Taught by artist Terry Moore. $25-$35. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment Apr 3-17, 8:30am-5pm Thu- Thu. Through Aug. 31, 14 Illinois artists display art inspired by nature. Free. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Images of Illinois Photography Contest Reception Apr 3, 5-7pm Thu. Celebrate the wonders of Illinois through photography at this reception for winners of the contest. Digital show and refreshments. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

Metamorphosis Apr 5, 6-9pm Sat. Eighth group show at revamped gallery and studio space. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652-3273.

Nature: Art of God Through April 26, 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.

Trigger Opening Reception Apr 4, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. University of Illinois Springfi eld faculty’s work on display. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Show Apr 5-6, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun. Twenty-six dealers from across several states. Illinois building. $3. 217-744- 9828. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782- 1698.

Film & Television Free Film Apr 10, 6:30-8pm Thu. Second Thursday each month, Route 66 Film Festival fi lms. “The Shape of Rex.” Free. 217-725-9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217- 522-4049.

Children’s Corner Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Apr 12, 8-10am Sat. Continental breakfast. Hunt for kids 12 and under. Reservations and prepayment required. $10- $14.50. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 585-1821. Coop’s Corner Apr 6, 13, 12-4pm. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823.

Eager for Earth Day

Apr 10, 10am-12pm Thu. Apr 12, 9-11am Sat. Ages 2-5 and grown-up. Take home art and snack. $40. 217-670-2391. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391.

Illustration Contest Deadline April 18. Kindergarten through 6th grade sponsored by Vachel Lindsay Association and home. Prizes. vachellindsay.org/ programs. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Made for Music Kids Apr 5, 1pm Sat. Second through fi fth graders 45-minute workshop on how to make instruments out of everyday items. Can perform in concert with The Viper and His Famous Orchestra. $1. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 313 S. Sixth St., 217-785-1584.

Scheels Kids Klub Family Camping Apr 7, 6-6:45pm Mon. Hands on demos of tent making and setting up camp. 217-726-6330. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330. Easter Egg Hunt Apr 12, 10:30am-12pm Sat. Kids up to 5th grade. Magician, games, prizes, crafts. Free but request nonperishable for food

pantry. 217-483-2270. Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 622-7953.

Science Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Apr 9, 7-8:30pm Wed. Joel Greenberg, Chicago Academy of Science’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and the Field Museum, “The Echoes of their Wings: The Life and Legacy of the Passenger Pigeon.” 217-785-0037. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Friday Night Star Parties Apr 4, 11, 8pm Fridays in April. Enter southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather question, 206-8342 at 7 p.m. or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

Nature Central Illinois Prairie Ridge State Natural Area Trip Apr 12, 6am-3pm Sat. Illinois Audubon Society sponsored. Meet at restaurant Friday night at 6 p.m. Limited seats. 217-544- 2473. Joe’s Italian Pizza, 1552 W.

Jefferson St, 217-787-6005. Spring Floral Show Apr 3-6, 12pm. Beautiful lily show through April 6. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116. Springfield Civic Garden Club Meeting Apr 7, 9:15-11:30am Mon. Tips on Growing Veggies and Techniques Demystifi ed. June Hutson, Supervisor Kemper House, Missouri Botanical Gardens. 546-7709. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Environment

Sons of the Sangamon - a Fundraiser for Friends of the Sangamon Valley Apr 12, 7-9pm Sat. 217-525- 1410. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632- 4000.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Apr 12, 8am-12pm Sat. 217-789-2255. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Paper Shredding Event Apr 12, 10am-12pm Sat. Complimentary from Steve Koch.

Ameriprise Financial, 2621 Montega Dr., 217-787-2435. Lectures & Meetings Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Apr 7, 6-8pm Mon. 217-793- 3586. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530. The Rotary Club of Springfield Apr 7, 5:30-7pm Mon. Supernova Imposters by Dr. John Martin. 217-793-1710. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 217-522-4313.

Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Club Meeting Apr 7, 12pm Mon. Rookwood pottery. Membership dues - $2.50 half year through June. 546-6795. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Bulletin Board

Art + Science of Craft Beer Apr 4, 5-8pm Fri. Exhibit on history of drink in Illinois, museum curators and scientists on hand for questions, local brewery, music, food for purchase. 217-782-5949. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Central Illinois Junior FIRST

LEGO League Expo Apr 6, 12:30-4:30pm Sun. Public invited to view work of 24 regional teams aged 6-9. Free. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200. Clash at the Capitol Rodeo Apr 11-12, 7pm Fri-Sat. Two-day rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing and specialty acts. $15, $6 kids 6-13. 217-454-6127. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Dinner and Raffle Apr 5, 5pm Sat. Pleasant Plains Community Club. $100 for two dinners. 217-891-6243. New Berlin KC Hall, 715 E. Illinois, New Berlin.

Memorial Hospice Gala Apr 12, 5pm Sat. Dinner, music, auctions, entertainment featuring keynote speaker, Steve Ford. Benefi ts Sharing Wishes. 217-788-4700. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

NOAA Weather Alert Radios Apr 7, Springfi eld Township residents who didn’t receive one last year. $5. 525-1464.

Peter Kareiva Apr 11, 1:30-10pm Fri. Chief scientist and a vice president

for The Nature Conservancy. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

ScareFest Road Trip Apr 12-13, 12-4pm Sat- Sun. Horror and paranormal convention. Celebrity meet and greet, costume contests gruesome magic show, Circus Envy, horror-themed circus exhibit. Free. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Springfield Young Professional Brunch Apr 5, 10am Sat. Illinois National Bank, 322 E. Capitol Ave.

Table Setting Luncheon/ Bake Sale Apr 4-5, 10am-2pm Fri-Sat. Members’ handmade arts and crafts on display. Lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $8. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfi eld St., springfi eldceramicsandcraftsclub. org.

Easter Baskets Apr 12, 10am-1pm Sat. Easter baskets with house robe and seven healthy drinks for less fortunate. Must show proof of need and ID. 1x-5x robes and volunteers needed. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave, 217-522-2527.

History

Jessie Palmer Weber Apr 6, 2-4pm Sun. Free but reservation is required. bit.ly/ LibraryLady or 217-558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217- 558-8844. Lincoln in the Blackhawk War Apr 5, 2pm Sat. Learn how Lincoln’s militia infl uenced him. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761- 3910. One Destiny One-act play April 9, 14-15, 17-19. 1:30. Tickets free with museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Race, Photography and History Apr 3, 6pm Thu. One of the nation’s leading experts on

photography, race and history Shawn Michelle Smith. Free, reservations required, online or 217-558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.

Season Opening Apr 5, 12-4pm Sat. Refreshments. Open Saturdays and Wednesdays after opening. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 217-492-5929.

Health The Philosophy and Origins of Fitness Apr 7, 3-4pm Mon. Speaker: Brian Moore, M.D. on what drives us toward fi tness. 217- 206-6676. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

UIS Health and Wellness Fair Apr 9, 10am-1pm Wed. Free. Door prizes, blood drive, health assessments: oral cancer screening, blood pressure, glucose, spinal check, massage, ear check, smoking cessation, dermascan and more. 217-206-6676. UIS

Recreation and Athletic Center, 217-206-6073. DBSA Central Illinois Apr 8, 15, 6:30am Tue, 6:30am Tue. 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.

Faith & Philosophy Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet Apr 6, 4:30pm Sun. Dinner before concert. Free, love offering. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 217-544-3207. Spring Morning Retreat Apr 12, 9am-12pm Sat. Prayer, input and quiet refl ection. $20. Register by April 10. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

What Do All Religions Have in Common? Apr 6, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.