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Books & Authors

Pondicherry Lodge Jan 16, 9am Sat. Meeting of the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfi eld and west central Illinois. Discussion of The Stockbroker’s Clerk. Public welcome. 217-546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

St. John’s Lutheran Author Presentation Jan 10, 9:15-10:15am Sun. Matt Rhoades, author of Tough Luck Tim and the Toilet Twister, which deals with bullying, sibling rivalry, self esteem. Free. stjohns-springfi eld.org. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Theater & Comedy

Comedian John Evans Jan 15-16, 7:30pm Fri-Sat. A laid-back comic, perfect for any mood. $13, 15. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE.

Comedian Midnight Swinger Jan 8-9, 7:30pm Fri-Sat. $13, $15. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE. Comedian Tim Slagle Jan 9, 8-9:30pm Sat. 25-year comedy veteran with slight political spin. Writer and regular contributor to Liberty Magazine and BigHollywood. com. $12.50, $15 VIP. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Uncle Larry Reeb Jan 15-16, 8:30-10pm Fri, 8-9:30pm Sat. Strong, distinct, classic character with a sarcastic attitude and sardonic wit. Voted Chicago Comedian of the Year. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Tick, Tick... BOOM! Jan 15-17, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Musical by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer, Jonathan Larson, about an aspiring composer named Jon, who lives in New York City in 1990. Presented by Springfi eld Theatre Centre. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787. Music: General Events

ISO’s Around the Town Concert Series Jan 12, 12pm Tue. Hour-long concert featuring Illinois Symphony Orchestra Harp Recital: Chen-Yu Huang. Free. ilsymphony.org. 217-522-2838. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Seeking Musicians for UIS Chorus Jan 19, 7:30-9:30pm Tue. Open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis.edu/music. 217-206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.

Dance

Bobby Remack Jan 8, 8pm Fri. Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Art & Architecture

Color with Friends Jan 16, 1am-3pm Sat. Coloring club complete with a variety of sheets to choose from. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. Teens encouraged. $5 cash or $5 online. tinyurl.com/pu7ckxr. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 331- 2027.

Color with Friends Jan 13, 6:30-8:30pm Wed. Coloring club complete with a custom coloring page drawn by a local artist, TBA. $5 cash. ourvibrantcommunity@gmail.com. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St., 522-2020.

Conversazione Jan 17, 2-4pm Sun. A place for the art minded to gather monthly to have conversation about the arts. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. Free. Caribou Coffee, 1025 Outer Park Dr.

Larger Than Life Paintings Jan 9, 6-8pm Sat. Oil paintings by Berwyn artist Ken Reif. Art talk at 6:30pm. On display through Jan 31. Free. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-9390.

Shifting Sands: Springfield’s Architectural Legacy Jan 8, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. More than 40 photos of Springfi eld’s historic buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Collaboration between the Springfi eld Art Association and the Sangamon Valley Collection of the Lincoln Library. On display through Jan 27. Free.edwardsplace.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Film & Television

Molly Schlich Film Series Jan 10, 12, 1pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Watch as social classes collide in this Italian ‘whodunit’. $8 adults, $4 with student ID. springfi eldart. org. 217-523-2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888- 262-4386. workshop for new and experienced individuals by Vern Lagesse, executive director of Friends of Sangamon Valley. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Springfield Audubon Annual Meeting/Potluck Jan 10, 2-5pm Sun. Membership meeting at 2pm, program “Cuba: Its birds and people” at 3pm, potluck at 4pm. Free to public. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Camera Club Jan 7, 7pm Thu. First and third Thursday of the month. Visitors always welcome. More info, 546- 5021 or hrm1935@aol.com. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407. CIDR’s Snowmobile Club Jan 20, 7:30pm Wed. Meets third Wednesday of each month. cidrs. homestead.com. 217-498-7624. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 486-5100.

GriefShare Jan 12, 19, 6:30-8:30pm Tue. 13- week program utilizes video seminar series, workbook and sharing time as participants work through their stages of grief. Register, 899-9418 or j.oest@att.net. griefshare.org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Heads Up Group Jan 17, 2-4pm Sun. Support group for those who have had a traumatic head injury. Free. More information, 523-2587. scil.org. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-0427.

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference Jan 7-8, 9am-4pm Thu-Fri. 309- 557-3662. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

North Grand Improvement Association Meeting Jan 7, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Monthly meeting fi rst Thursday of the month. Public welcome. avenueassociation. com. Goodenow (Former Lincoln Library), 719 N. Grand Ave. E., 638- 1938.

Post Polio Group Jan 16, 10am-12pm Sat. Support group for those who have had polio. Free. More information, 523-2587. scil.org. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-0427.

Sertoma Club Jan 18, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. More information, 546-2782. 217-494- 2099. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 698-6033.

Single and Parenting Jan 9, 16, 6:30-8:30pm Sat. Single parents discover practical strategies in the areas of parenting, fi nancial management. relationship issues, emotional guidance, and more to make positive changes in their families. $20. singleandparenting. org. 217-685-8099. Trinity Lutheran Grade School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-787-2323.

Stamp Collecting Club Jan 18, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. More info, 546-5021 or guywire333@aol.com. 217-546-5021. Carpenters Union

Nature Chainsaw Workshop Jan 16, 1-3pm Sat. Chainsaw

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