Books & Authors ArtLiterations Jan 15, 5-7pm Thu. Celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds hosted by the Prairie Art Alliance in the Hoogland Gallery. Featured artists. Featured author, Tracy Zeman. Music by Ocean State. Free to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Classics Book Group Jan 12, 12-1:30pm. Bicentennial Room, third fl oor. Coffee, tea provided. Can bring lunch. Crime and Punishment - Jan. 12, Song of the Lark - Feb. 16. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900. Sherlock Holmes Society Meeting Jan 17, 9am Sat. Discussion of the Red-Headed League. Open to public. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

John Knoepfle Reception Jan. 14, 5-7pm Wed. Opening for John Knoepfl e’s new book of essays, “Tuesday Mornings at the Trout Lily Cafe”. $5 a copy, plus fun and food. The Holy Land Diner, 107 West Cook St., 544-5786.

Theater & Comedy Comedian Greg Hahn Jan 16-17, 9:30pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. First appearance in Springfi eld. A regular on the Bob and Tom Show. $22, $24 VIP. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

Comedian Richie Holiday Jan 9-10, 7:30pm Fri-Sat. A young, relatable, up-and-coming comedian. Seen on Comedy Central. $13, $15. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

The Randy Dandies Jan. 10, 9pm Sat. Awardwinning St. Louis-based burlesque sketch comedy troupe. Also featuring performances by Annatomic and Hoopio. Adults 21+ only. $8. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 W. Cook Road, 323- 782-9000.

Music: General Events

Elvis Himselvis 30th Anniversary Show Jan 10, 7pm Sat. An 80th birthday celebration honoring Elvis. Features Springfi eld resident and internationally known Elvis impersonator Rick Dunham as Elvis Himself. $15, $14. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St., 523-2787.

Worship by Levi Vincent Jan 10, 6-8pm Sat. An evening of original and popular contemporary Christian worship music. Free to public. 217-391-7587. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217- 391-7628.

Dance BAM Jan 16, 8pm Fri. Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515.

Old Fashioned Square and Round Dance Jan 11, 2:30-5:30pm Sun. Jim Davis, caller. Music by Judy, Fiddlin’ Phil Fry and Friends. $15 couple. 652-3499. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.

Art & Architecture “Gone ‘round” Featured Artist Exhibit Through Feb 26, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. Art by Joan Turner Burmeister (multi media), Don Tewell (wood turnings) and Carolyn Owen Sommer (watercolor/mixed media). Opening reception plus Art Talk Jan 10 from 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

DEMO Project Opening Reception Jan 9, 6-8:30pm Fri. “A Case of Identity” by Virginia-based painter, Anne Carney Raines. Exhibition open to public on Saturdays Jan 9-31 from 1-4pm or by appointment. Free to public. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217-206-6506.

Down from the Attic Exhibit Opening Reception

Jan 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Fri. Explore curiosities from the Springfi eld Art Association’s attic that rarely see the light of day. Exhibit runs Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm through Jan. 22. Free to public. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Film & Television

Free Films: Route 66’s Best Jan 8, 6:30-8pm Thu. Awardwinning short fi lms from 2014 festival. Some mature themes. Food/beverage for purchase. Second Thursday of each month from Feb to Oct. Free to public. 217-725-9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4049.

Children’s Corner

Satur-Play! - Fossil Finds Jan 10, 11am-3pm Sat. Think like you lived during the Ice Ages. Find out how to tell the difference between a Mastodon and a Mammoth tooth. Recommended for ages 3-10 and their families. Free to public. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Satur-Play! - Snowman Jan 17, 11am-3pm Sat. Make and take your very own snowman that is perfect for the cold season. Recommended for children ages 3-10 and families. Free to public. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Story Time at the Museum Jan 12, 10-10:30am Mon. Learn about Mammoths, sing songs, and touch real fossils. Second Monday of each month. Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Free to public. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Jan 10, 11am-3pm Sat.

Recommended for ages 3-8 and parent/chaperone. View Ice Age fossils from the museum’s collections and learn about fascinating Ice Age creatures with fun crafts and activities. Free to public. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386. “Please, Mr. Panda” Story Time Jan 10, 11am Sat. Free story time and activities featuring the book “Please, Mr. Panda” - a clever & endearing picture book about manners. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Parkway, 546- 6353. Winnie the Pooh Story Time Jan 17, 10-11am Sat. Stories, crafts, snacks. Free to public. 217-391-7587. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Science Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Jan 14, 7-8:30pm Wed. “The Gray Fossil Site and Beyond.” Presented by Dr. Blaine Schubert, Director of the Center of Excellence in Paleontology, East Tennessee State University. Free to public. 217-785-0037. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Nature Springfield Audubon Annual Meeting Jan 11, 2-4pm Sun. Greg Hunter will talk about the new Amboy Marsh Sanctuary. Potluck to follow. Free to public. 217-725- 7650. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217- 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Association of Information Technology Professionals Jan 20, 5:30-8pm Tue. Dr. John Martin, Associate Professor of Astronomy-Physics, University of Illinois Springfi eld. Program Topic: “Imaging Technology and Big Data”. Insight into image processing. Meal $15, program free at 6:45pm. 217-971-7005. Top Cats Chill and Grill, 1822 Stevenson Dr., 217-529-4005.

Catholic War Veterans Meeting Jan 8, 7-8:30pm Thu. Second Thursday of each month. Free. 217-487-7470. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 217-523-7523.

Chatham Jaycees Meeting Jan 15, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613. SCORE Breakfast Jan 15, 7-9am Thu. Learn how SCORE can help you start or grow a small business. Free, preregistration required. 217- 381-5143. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

Stamp Collecting Club Jan 19, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 217- 546-5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W Lawrence, 217-528- 7571.

Womens Overseas Service League Jan 13, 12:30-1:30pm Tue. Meetings on second Tuesdays of the month. Free. 217-523-0662. American Legion Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Ave., 217-522-3110.

Bulletin Board

APL Pet Adoption Jan 10, 10am-1pm Sat. Cats and dogs available from 10am to 1pm at Lowes on Dirksen. Cats available from 11am to 3pm and dogs available from 11am to 2pm at Ace Hardware on Wabash. 217-544-7387. Lowes, 2560 N. Dirksen Parkway, 217- 535-4540.

APL Pet Adoption Jan 18, 11am-3pm Sun. Cats available from 11am to 3pm at PetSmart. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Backgammon Club Jan 21, 6pm Wed. Every Wed.

Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave., 217-546-2111.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide program Jan 8, 15, 6:30-8pm Thu. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330. DSI Annual Awards Dinner Jan 21, 5am Wed. Awards extravaganza honoring the individuals, businesses, organizations and projects that make downtown a great place to live and work. Cocktails and silent auction begin at 5pm; program at 5:30pm. Mayor’s State of Downtown address to be featured as part of program. $60 per person; $480 for business table (seats 8); $1250 for corporate sponsorship. 217-544-1723. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

Springfield Ski Club Trivia Night Jan 16, 6pm Fri. 217-415- 7400. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787-2360.

Food Springfield Vegetarian Association Jan 13, 6:30-8pm Tue. “Low-Carb Hysteria” video featuring John McDougall, M.D. Scientifi c fi ndings and clinical experience shows that the recent low-carb diet craze is not a healthy diet. Free. 217- 546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Health Get Covered Sangamon County Jan 21-20, 9am-5pm Thu- Wed. Springfi eld Urban League, Inc., 1551 E. Madison Street, (217) 522-0407.

Faith & Philosophy

Food Sustainability Jan 11, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A lecture on food and sustainability by guest preacher Paul Oakley. Free to public. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Iceman Series Run #3 Jan. 10, 9am Sat. Choose from timed 6K or 12K fun run. Post-event party immediately following run. $15. Register at https://webconnex.com/ iceman2014. Boone’s Saloon, 301 W. Edwards, 679-3752.

MidState Mayhem Roller Derby “Fresh Meat” Jan 13, 20, 7-9pm Tue. “Fresh Meat” introductory program for all skill levels. Learn the ins and outs of roller derby. For women and 18 or older. Bring your own pre-made mouthguard plus $5 for skates and $5 for gear rental. 217- 779-6360. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr., 546- 4543.

Springfield Park District Lacrosse Clinics Jan 11, 18, 6-9pm Sun, 6-9pm Sun. 217-753-0700. Goals Indoor Sports, 3604 North Peoria Road, 217 789-GOAL.

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