Books & Authors Stacy Pratt McDermott Book Signing Jan 29, 6pm Thu. Author of “Mary Lincoln: Southern Girl, Northern Woman.” Stacy is Asst. Dir. and Assoc. Editor of “The Papers of Abraham Lincoln.” Signing 6pm; author speaks 6:30pm. Free, reservations required. 217-558- 8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-782- 5764.

“The White Horse” Book Signing Jan 24, 1-3pm Sat. By Springfi eld physician and local author, Eli Goodman MD. “The White Horse” explores the issues of prejudice and teaches the pitfalls of judging others by superfi cial appearances. Free. 217-391-7587. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Theater & Comedy Comedian Micheal Petit Jan 23-24, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. Fantastic comedian, great voices. Seen on Comedy Central and “The Bob and Tom Show.” $13, $15. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

Comedian Scotty K Jan 30-31, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. A different kind of comic who incorporates music and theater into his shows. Seen on Comedy Central and Last Comic Standing. $13, 15. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391- JOKE.

Forever Plaid Jan 31, Feb 1, 2pm, 8pm Sat-Sun. A new production of the musical tribute to the close-harmony male vocal groups that were all the rage during the 1950s and 1960s. $16, $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

The Full Monty Jan 23-25, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. An Americanized musical adaptation based on 1997 British fi lm. Six unemployed steelworkers present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives’ enthusiasm for a Chippendales show. Rated “R” for content and brief nudity. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S.

Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Music: General Events

An Evening with Irving Berlin Jan 23, 7:30pm Fri. Annual cabaret show by Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus featuring songs of American songwriter Irving Berlin. $15, $10 students. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787. LLCC Recital Series Jan 25, 4pm Sun. Featuring Skibbereen, a Celtic-infused band. Free to public. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

No Strings Attached Jan 23, 6pm, 8pm Fri. Medley of wind, brass and percussion. Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra plays Renaissance through 20th century pieces. Led by Music Director, Alastair Willis. $20, $5 students (6 and older), free under 5. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Switchback Jan 25, 4pm Sun. A unique blend of American Roots and Celtic Soul. A mix of Irish music and original songs. Free to public. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Westminster Cooperative Preschool Trivia Night/ Auction Jan 24, 7-9:30pm Sat. Classic literature theme. Cash bar, food available. $15/person, $150/table. Registration encouraged, 217- 899-4562 or taradavlin@gmail. com. Arlington’s Restaurant, 210 S. Broadway, (217) 679-6235.

Art & Architecture

“Awkward & Urgent Objects” Exhibit Opening Reception Jan 29, 5:30-8:30pm Thu. Three years of objects, photographs, video and textiles by Chicagobased sculptor and installation artist Kelly Kaczynski. Free to public. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217- 206-6506. “Gone ‘round” Featured Artist Exhibit Through Feb 4, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. Art by Joan Turner Burmeister (multi media), Don Tewell (wood turnings) and Carolyn Owen Sommer (watercolor/mixed media). Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787. Lost Bridge Area Artists Reception Jan 29, 5-6pm Thu. View local art and visit with artists in a cozy atmosphere. Light refreshments. Free to public. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.

Film & Television “Gloria” Screening Jan 25, 7pm Sun. Part of SAA’s 24th annual Molly Schlich Independent and International Film Series. 2013 Chilean fi lm about Gloria, a free-spirit divorcee enterting into a relationship with a new man. $8 adults, $4 students. 217-523-2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888- 262-4386. 7th Annual Slow Food Springfield Film Festival Jan 24, 2-8:30pm Sat. Featuring “Flow: For Love of Water” and “Growing Cities: A Film About Urban Farming in America” plus top 10 short fi lm fi nalists from 2014 Real Food Media Contest. $7, $5 Slow Food Springfi eld members, free to students with ID. 217-782-4617. Foundation Hall at the Old State Capitol (Level 2), 1 Southwest Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Children’s Corner Fairytale Ball Jan 30, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Springfi eld Youth Performance Group hosts magical, familyfriendly event with buffet dinner, dancing, fun, opportunity to meet princesses Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Dress as favorite fairytale character. Preregister, $25 adults, $15 kids 13 and under. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546-4431.

Pirate School Jan 24-25, 2pm, 7pm Sat; 2pm, 5pm Sun. Pirate professor Billy Bones stars in a piratethemed variety show for ages four and up that promotes polite behavior and social courage. By comedian and actor David Engle. $15. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Satur-Play! - Snow Art

Jan 24, 11am-3pm Sat. Create a beautiful picture to hang on your fridge using shaving cream as snow. Science and art activities for ages 3-10 and families. Free. 217-782-5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

Environment

Designing a Sustainable Springfield Jan 24, 6:30pm Sat. Architects Larry Quenette (Renaissance Architects) and Michele and Jeff Sommers (Square Root Architecture + Design) share how their success and ideas in green design might translate into sustainable design for Springfi eld’s downtown. Free to public. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Lectures & Meetings

Raising Backyard Chickens Right Jan 27, 6-8pm Tue. By Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, Local Foods Systems, Small Farms Educator with University of Illinois Extension. $5, preregistration encouraged. 217-782-4617 or [email protected]. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive.

Springfield ICON Aldermanic Candidate Forum Jan 26, 6:30-9pm Mon. Springfi eld residents and ICON members get to know Springfi eld’s Aldermanic candidates. Moderators introduce issues, representatives pose questions to candidates. Free to public. 217-528-9803. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 217-544-6464, ext. 44619.

Springfield Social Club January Event Jan 28, 5:30-8:30pm Wed. Collecting donations for Big Brother, Big Sister. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.

The Rule of Law in Azerbaijan Jan 26, 7:30pm Mon. Lecture by Robert Steere, who helped implement the rule of law in Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Iraq. Presented by World Affairs Council of Central illinois. Free to public. WACCI.us. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 217-206-6633 info, 217-206- 6605 circulation.

Bulletin Board Annual Lake Clubs Frozen Open Jan 24, 10:30am-11pm Sat. 15th annual. $50 per foursome or $12.50 per person. TRN Club, 25 Lakewood Drive, Chatham, 217-483-9994.

APL New Volunteer Orientation Jan 24, 10-11:30am Sat. Minors (under 16) must be accompanied by parent/guardian. 15 spots. Register at volunteer@ apl-shelter.org. Questions to Anne, 544-7387 x227. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road.

APL Pet Adoption Jan 24-25, 11am-4pm Sat, 11am-3pm Sun. Cats and dogs will be available from 11am- 4pm at PetSmart. Cats also available from 11am-3pm at Ace Hardware on Wabash. On Sunday, cats until 4, dogs until noon. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091. Chatham Area School History

Forum Jan 24, 10am-12pm Sat. Residents, former students and school administration discuss the history of Chatham area schools. Moderated by history teacher Steve Welch. Free to public. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Jan 23, 7:30am Fri. “The future of Springfi eld Electric Utility.” Speaker: Eric Hobbie, City Water, Light & Power Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787. Crime Stoppers Trivia Night Jan 31, 7pm Sat. Trivia Bowl. Largest trivia night in all of Illinois. Doors open at 7pm for pre-game tailgate party. $100 per table, 10 people per table. Register, cashfortips.us/Events/ TriviaNight.aspx or call 622- 9547. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Temple B’rith Sholom Trivia Night Jan 24, 7pm Sat. General category trivia. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

WSEC 30th Anniversary Gala Jan 31, 5:30pm Sat. Celebration of 30 quality years in public broadcasting. Illinois Stories Host Mark McDonald as speaker. $75 per person. 217-483-7887. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

History

“Race, Courts and Community Police Relations” Jan 27, 6:30-8pm Tue. Roundtable discussion of slavery’s legacy and police-community relations. Participants include a historian, lawyer, state’s attourney and NAACP leader. Audience members can ask questions and offer their own perspectives. Free to public. 217-558-8934.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217- 558-8844. Elkhart Historical Society 2015 Dinner Lecture Series Jan 31, 5:30pm Sat. “From War’s Ashes to the Birth of Lincoln College” by guest lecturer Paul Beaver, Professor Emeritus. $35 per plate. Reservations, 947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Board of Trustees Public Meeting Jan 24, 12-3pm Sat. Open to any member of public interested in when and how new war memorials should be added to Oak Ridge Cemetery. Preregister to speak at meeting, 558-8950. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 313 S. Sixth St., 217- 785-1584.

Opening for “One Amazing Week” Exhibit Jan 31, 9am-5pm, Wed- Sat through 2015. Exhibit celebrating Illinois ratifi cation of the Thirteenth Amendment. Ceremony at 3pm features words plus music and honors youth participating in a Leadership Academy Freedom Summit. Exhibit runs through 2015. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 9363.

Auditions UIS Theatre’s STREETCAR Open Auditions Jan 25-26, 7-10pm Sun-Mon. Open auditions and crew interviews for a Streetcar Named Desire, April 10-12, 16-18. More info at uis.edu/theatre. 217-206- 6613. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Health GROW in Illinois Mental

Health Jan 22, 29, 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.

Faith & Philosophy Core Teachings of the Buddha Jan 23, 7:30-9pm Fri. “Core Teachings of the Buddha”. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment. Presentation followed by discussion. All welcome. 217-546-9171. Springfi eld Bah·’Ì Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 217-544-9595.

Fixing Illinois Jan 25, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Program by Kent Redfi eld, professor emeritus of Political Studies, UIS. How to make tough choices about funding civic responsibilities. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585- 9550.

Sports & Fitness

Boys City Basketball Tournament Jan 22-24, 6pm Thu-Sat. City of Springfi eld high school teams vie for City Champion title. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

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