HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Easter Egg Hunt Mar 28, 10am Sat. Easter bunny at 10am, hunt at 10:30am. More than 1,200 eggs in three different locations. Free for ages 0-10. Hunts sorted by age group. Pleasant Hill Village, 1010 W. North Street, Girard, 217-627-2181. Easter Egg Hunt Mar 28, 12-2pm Sat. Ages 2-12. More information, 408-0130. Free to public. Washington Elementary School, 524 S. Kosciusko St., Jacksonville, 217-243- 6711.

Egg Roll in the Park Mar 29, 2-5pm Sun. Roll hardboiled eggs across Union Square Park. Games, prizes, activities for children. Free to public. Preregistration required at PresidentLincoln.gov. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS 26th Annual Spring Coin Show Mar 22, 9am-4pm Sun. U.S. and foreign coins plus so much more. 70 dealers. $1 admission. Early bird admission, $20, 7-9am. 217-528-7634. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 217-523-7900.

BOOKS & AUTHORS An Evening with Illinois Author Taylor Pensoneau Mar 19, 7-8pm Thu. “Dapper & Deadly: The True Story of Black Charlie Harris.” Free to public. Refreshments. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St., Taylorville, 824-4736. ArtLiterations Mar 19, 5-7pm Thu. Author Jackie Jackson reads from her Round Barn series. Artists Tess Sakolsky and Toni Wrightsman. Music by Ocean State. Free, open to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

SPOKEN WORD The Council Mar 21, 7pm Sat. Video, commentary and discussion examining the enormity of our creator. Moderated by Jesse Albert Einstein Meredith. Free. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, 652-0423.

THEATER & COMEDY

Comedian Bob Zany Mar 20-21, 28, 8:30-10pm Fri, 8-9:30pm Sat. Bob has made audiences laugh for more than three decades. Known for ripping ad-lib jokes off the audience, his trademark line “It’s just business bay-bee” and “The Zany Report.” $15 cash only at club or buy online at mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Todd Yohn Mar 20-21, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. High-energy comic known for “Orange Barrels” and “Feminine Hygiene Song.” Seen on Comedy Central. A “Bob and Tom Show” regular. $16, $14. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

Death of a Doornail - A Murder Mystery Dinner Mar 20-22, 6:30pm Fri-Sat, 1pm Sun. A Springfi eld Theatre Center production. $30. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

Fancy Nancy: The Musical Mar 19-21, 7pm Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun,. Off-Broadway musical based on the popular Fancy Nancy children’s books. $15 advance, $20 day of show. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Fiddler on the Roof Mar 20-22, 27-29, 8pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun. Directed by and starring John Preece. $16-$18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Shrek The Musical JR. Mar 19-22, 7pm Thu-Sat, 3pm Sun. Musical adaptation of Oscar-winning hit fi lm. Performed by students from Cantrall Intermediate Scool and Athens Jr. High School. Family-friendly. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. Cantrall Intermediate School, 155 Claypool, Cantrall.

Spotlight on Ice Mar 21-22, 2pm Sat-Sun, 7pm Sat. Featuring ice versions of Mary Poppins, Wicked, Pippen and more. Guest skater, former US Champion and Olympian Mirai Nagasu. $12 adults, $7 children under 14. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 217-525-2589.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

A Youthful Heir: Youth Concert Mar 24, 7:30-10pm Tue. Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale present their 52nd season, Music is in the Air. jaxsym.com. 217-243- 5678. MacMurray College Annie Merner Chapel, College Avenue and Clay St., Jacksonville.

Brown Bag Concert Mar 25, 12:15-12:45pm. Annie Gregurich and Judith Mancinelli, piano. Bring your own lunch or buy one at the door for $5. Free, donations accepted. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311. Dark Gypsy Spring Equinox Event Mar 20, 7-10pm Fri. Musicians, live artists, art auction, belly dancers, palm reading, tarot cards and more. Ages 18 and up. $5. 217-243-5678. ASA Talcott House, 859 Grove St., Jacksonville, 217-473-2726. Donna Weghorst Mar 20, 8pm Fri. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Georg Frideric Handel’s ‘Messiah’ (Easter Portion) Mar 21, 7pm Sat. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St., 217- 793-1330. Ivan Parker, Brian Free Mar 28, 6pm Sat. Ivan Parker “The Voice” is the premier solo vocalist in Southern gospel music today. Brian Free and his quartet Assurance are among the top practitioners of the art of four-part harmony. 217-482- 5114. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.

Mostly Mozart Mar 20, 6pm, 8pm Friday. Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs Overture to Don Giovanni, Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” plus world premiere of “Musica nostalgica.” Music Director is Grammy-nominated conductor Alastair Willis. ilsymphony.org. $20 general admission, $5 students. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311. Southern Gospel Concert with Chris Himmel Mar 28, 7pm Sat. Springfi eld First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3168 West Jefferson St., 217-787-7089.

Springfield Classical Guitar Society: Michel Chatara-Morse Mar 28, 8pm Sat. Classical guitar concert by soloist and chamber musician Michel Chatara-Morse. Guitar Department Chair at the Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME). $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522- 7331.

Springfield High School’s ‘Swing into Spring’ Mar 20, 6-8pm Fri. Music extravaganza and talent show. Featuring jazz bands from Springfi eld High, Franklin Middle School, Iles and Lincoln Magnet School, plus individual talent. $5 individual, $12 family. 217-494- 4134. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 217-525-3100. SpringStock2015 Mar 21, 7pm Sat. Southern food and music. Performances by Davina and the Vagabonds and Corey Stevens. $18. 217-422- 6161. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur.

ART & ARCHITECTURE 6X6 Raffle Fundraiser Through Mar 27, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. Raffl e in support of Prairie Art Alliance. Paintings are 6 inches square, created and donated by PAA artists. Tickets, 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. Winners drawn on March 27, 7pm. Free, open to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787. All Over the Place Art Exhibit Mar 19-20, 23-27, 30, Apr 1, 8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri. By local artist and LLCC graphic design manager Greg Walbert. Free, open to public. James S. Murray Gallery. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200. Exhibit #5 Mar 22, 8pm-12am Sun. Art exhibit alongside music by Tom Irwin. Free. 217-904-3050. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St., 217-525-6399.

First Day of Spring Celebration Mar 20, 5:30-8pm Fri. Wine, appetizers, make-it-and-take-it project. Free, open to public. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St., 217-753-0262.

Mystic Harmony Art Exhibition On display through April 23, 12- 7pm Tue-Sat. Featuring artists Toni Wrightsman (mixed media), Delinda Chapman (mixed media) and Tess Sakolsky (felted & gourd vessels). Free, open to public. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

Pretty Thoughts On display until March 26, 10am- 6pm Mon-Fri. Paintings by Lacuna Artist Lofts in Chicago artist in residence, Mauricio Ramirez, featuring stylized graffi ti letters, images from the artists past and abstract elements. In conjunction with the Pro-Text Partnership. Free to public. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

Pro-Text Talks Mar 19, 7-8pm Thu. Featured artists Terry Rathje, Brian Sullivan and Mike Miller. Discussion moderated by Assistant Director for Art and Pro-Text curator Robert Sill. Free to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art On display Mar. 8 to Sept. 13, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Say, 12-5 Sun. An exploration of the ways artists combine language in visual art. Featuring emerging and mid-career Illinois contemporary artists plus work from the ISM’s Fine Art Collection. Free to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

ProText Addendum Mar 19-21, 23-28, 30, Apr 1, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523- 2631.

Reflections Through April 26, 8am- 7pm Mon-Sat. Drawings, paintings and calligraphy by MarySusan Farmer. Free, open to public. 217-787-3452. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence, 546-5622.

Remembering Lincoln Exhibition Runs through May 10, 8:30am- 5pm M-Sa, 12-5 Sun. Exhibition featuring rarely seen objects honoring the memory of our 16th President. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782- 7386.

Salvage & Selvage: Fiber Artists Coalition Mar 19-21, 23-28, 8:30am- 4:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat. Touring exhibit by eight Fiber Arts Coalition members. Fiber arts with a contemporary edge creating using nontraditional materials. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Sublime Light Mar 19, 23-26, 11am-6pm Mon- Thu. Abstract paintings by Lyle Salmi. Free, open to public. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

The Travelers Mar 21, 28, 1-4pm Sat. By Bloomington resident and selfdescribed nomad Arjan Zazueta.

Paintings representing central Illinois. Free to public. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217- 206-6506.

Watercolor Awash On display March 8-29, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun. Paintings by watercolor artist Brenda Beck Fisher. Free, open to public. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217- 243-9390.

FILM & TELEVISION King of Kings 1927 Mar 27, 7-9pm Fri. Silent movie accompanied by organ music by Mark E. Gifford, theater organist. Free to public. 217-787-3445. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Mar 28, 8-10am Sat. Reservations, prepayment required. $9-13. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821. Camping, Navigation and Survival Bracelets Mar 23, 6-7pm Mon. Hosted by SCHEELS Kids Klub and Boy Scouts of America. Complimentary ferris wheel ride for all participants. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217- 726-6330.

Celebrate Cultural Diversity Family Event Mar 21, 11am-3pm Sat. Explore the heritage and traditions of various world cultures via handson crafts, international displays, live performances and more. Free. 217-782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen Mar 21, 2-4pm Sat. Fun, free nutrition and fi tness activities for kids and their families. 217-544- 5557. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St., 217-544-9846. Satur-Play! - Density Day Mar 21, 11am-3pm Sat. Art and science activities about density. For ages 3-10 and their families. Free, open to public. 217-782- 5955. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

NATURE 42nd Annual Spring Floral Show Mar 21-Apr 5, 12-4 Mon-Fri, 12-5 Sat-Sun. Easter lilies, tulips, azaleas, hyacinths, other tropical foliage and more on display. Free to public. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116.

Family Fun Night Mar 20, 6-7pm Fri. Frogthemed activities, learn about FrogWatch. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821.

ENVIRONMENT

7th Annual Community Garden Informational Meeting Mar 19, 5:30pm Thu. Learn about community garden requirements, the Plant-A-Row program and meet University of Illinois Master Gardeners. Meeting is free, each garden plot $20. Free seeds to interested gardeners. 217-785-5594. Illinois Department of Agriculture, Administrative Building Auditorium, 801 Sangamon Ave., Gate 11, (217) 782-4977.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Chatham Jaycees Meeting Mar 19, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613. Elkhart Historical Society March Dinner Lecture Mar 21, 5:30pm Sat. Guest speaker Paul Beaver. Presentation: “Where Would We Be Without the Irish.” Traditional corn beef and cabbage dinner or meat loaf and mashed potatoes. Reservations required, call 947-2238. Horsefeathers, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 217-947-2100.

Great Decisions Discussion Group Mar 24, 7-9pm Tue. Discussion on Russia and the Ukraine Situation. Weekly series of foreign policy discussions sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. W., 217-525- 1866. Monthly Meeting of State Retirees Mar 25, 1:30pm Wed. Open to retired public. rsea4u.org. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

National MS Society - Open House Mar 24, 6-7:30pm Tue. For individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. Learn about the National MS Society, meet others involved with MS activism, programs, services or fundraising. Free. The State House Inn, 101 E Adams St., 217-528-5100. Post Polio Group Mar 21, 10am-12pm Sat. Support group for those who have had polio. More information, 523-2587. Free to public. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-0427.

Sex Trafficking in Illinois Mar 24, 7pm Tue.

Presentation by Jody Raphael, who is currently working on a multi-year study at DePaul College of Law monitoring the Cook County Circuit Court’s response to domestic violence and sexual assaulton sex traffi cking and traffi ckers in the Midwest. Free to public. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Springfield Chapter DAR Meeting Mar 21, 11:30am Sat. Speaker Carol Phillips. Program: “Conserving and Preserving Family Heirlooms.” Reservations by March 18, contact Jane Bradley, 741-7463 e-mail at [email protected]. Illini Country Club, 1601 S. Illini Rd, 217-546-4614.

BULLETIN BOARD APL New Volunteer Orientation Mar 24, 6-7:30pm Tue. Informational session for those interested in volunteering with APL. Must be 16 or accompanied by parent or guardian. Space is limited, preregistration required. [email protected]. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, 544-7387.

APL Pet Adoption Mar 22, 11am-3pm Sun. Cats available. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091. APL Pet Adoption Mar 21, 11am-2pm Sat. Cats and dogs available 10am-1pm at Lowes, 2560 N. Dirksen Parkway. Cats and dogs available 11am-2pm at Farm and Home Supply, 3030 Wabash Ave. 217- 544-7387. Cabin Fever Trivia Night Mar 20, 6-8pm Fri. Trivia, snacks, prizes. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454. Chatham Jaycees March Madness M-Night Mar 20, 7-11pm Fri. Chatham Jaycees recruitment event featuring March Madness basketball and a New Orleansstyle shrimp boil. $5 members, free with prospective member. 217-414-9637. Chatham Alamo, 310 N. Main Plaza, Chatham, 217-483-6699. Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf 30th Anniversary Mar 28, 5-10pm Sat. Appetizers, social hour, dinner, entertainment and more. $30 per person. Tickets, information: jccd6487@ gmail.com. 217-243-5678. Jacksonville Elks Lodge, 231 W. Morgan St., Jacksonville, 217- 245-4616. Junior High Girls’ Career Conference Mar 21, 8am-12:45pm Sat. Science, technology, engineering and math workshops and handson activities for girls in grades 6-8. Great opportunity to meet successful career women and other like-minded girls. $15 by Mar. 7, $20 after. EYHSpringfi eld. com. 217-652-4676. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

FOOD

Pancake Breakfast Mar 21-22, 28-29, 8am- 12pm Sat-Sun, Enjoy an all-youcan-eat breakfast of pancakes and sausage served with 100 percent real maple syrup. Silent auction to follow. $8 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

POLITICS Abner Mikva Mar 26, 6:30pm Thu. Presentation by Abner Milva, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service in all three branches of government. Milva will discuss his accomplishments and his continuing work to engage young people in public service. Free pulbic. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

HISTORY Comfort Women of WWII Mar 28, 2-3pm Sat. Talk led by Devine, author of “The Voices of Heaven” about the origins of human traffi cking with “comfort women” in North Korea during WWII. Devine was a child in Korea during WWII. Free to public. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230. Paranormal Investigation Mar 28, 8pm-2am Sat. Investgation of the former Times Theater, now Krush Nutrition. $40 per person. Advance reservations needed, americanhauntings.org. Jacksonville Downtown, Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 217- 243-5678.

HEALTH Alzheimer’s Association: Brain Health Mar 19, 1-4pm Thu. Learn about research pertaining to nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Preregistration required. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY Answering the Call Fifty Years Later Mar 29, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Guest speaker Rev. Lynnda White on recent Selma, Ala., trip. Free to public. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. Faith Coalition for the Common Good Breakfast Fundraiser Mar 19, 7:30-8:30am Thu. Fifth annual. Guest speaker is Sangamon County Sheriff Wes Barr. No cost to attend; attendees asked to invest in Faith Coalition’s work for equality and justice. faithcoalition-il.org.

Reservations, 544-2297. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 217-544-8115.

SPORTS & FITNESS Bowl for Kids Sake Mar 20, 5pm, 9:30pm Fri. Biggest annual event for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. More information, 217-753-1216 or bbbscapitalregion.org. King Pin Lanes, 3115 E. Sangamon Ave., 217-544-0838.

JHS Girls Soccer Trivia Night Mar 21, 6-10pm Sat. Doors, food at 6pm. Trivia at 7pm. Entry fee, $10 per person. Maximum 10 to a table. 217-243-5678. Knight of Columbus Hall, Jacksonville, 320 E. State St., Jacksonville, 217- 248-0507.

Run, Walk, Bike Skate Club Mar 26, 5:45pm Thu. All levels of riders, walkers, skaters and runners welcome. Helmets required for all skaters and bikers. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.

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