HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

13th Annual Holiday Interfaith Breakfast Dec 25, 8:30am-12pm Sun. Hot breakfast, open to public. All faiths welcome. $7 adults, $1 children ages 12 and under. Proceeds support Springfi eld Boys and Girls Club. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

Carols Dec 26, 12-1pm Mon. An hour of Christmas carols played on the new four manual, 59-rank Reuter Pipe Organ. Free. 217-523-8609. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth St., 522- 3342.

First Night Dec 31, 1-4pm and 5-11:15pm. Afternoon free activities for kids at Springfi eld High School. Evening music, dance and more at various downtown locations. springfi eldartsco.org. Various locations, downtown Springfield.

Holiday Lights at the Zoo Dec 22-23, 5-8pm. See the zoo as a winter wonderland. Thousands of lights, light displays, Santa Claus, hot chocolate plus karaoke and bonfi res on Saturdays. $3.75 adults, $2.50 children; free with Toys for Tots donation. springfieldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Photos with Santa Dec 22-23, 5-8pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun. Meet and have photos taken with Santa. Free. $5 for photo with magnetic frame. springfi eldparks. org. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

THEATER & COMEDY ‘Cheese-Murder in Paradise’ Murder Mystery Dinner Jan 13, 6-10pm Fri. $35 per person includes entertainment, dinner, more. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. MacMurray College McClelland Dining Hall, East College Ave., Jacksonville.

A Chorus Line Jan 13, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Stunning musical-verite about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. Presented by Springfi eld Theatre Centre. Admission. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Comedian Blind Stein Dec 30, 7:30pm Fri. Hilarious comic has toured all over the US. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Dave Yates Dec 23, 7:30pm Fri. Up-andcoming comic. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Dr. Gonzo Dec 31, 8-10pm Sat. Local comedian back on the scene after semiretirement in 1999. $15 cash only at club. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Jeremy Nunes Dec 23, 8-9:30pm Fri. A veteran of Chicago’s Second City and iO Comedy Theaters. Host of the critically-acclaimed “Back Table Podcast.” $12.50 cash only at club. mclimits. com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Heathers: The Musical Jan 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Story of Veronica Sawyer, a teenage misfi t who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High. Contains adult content. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

PIPPIN Jan 18, 7:30pm Wed. Highfl ying, death-defying Broadway musical full of acrobatics, magic and songs from the composer of Wicked. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Tickets. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Pre-New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash Dec 30, 6:30pm, 9:30pm Fri. Featuring Damon Williams, Just Nesh, Eli Hamilton and music by DJ Petey Westraw. Ages 21+. $35 advance, $40 at door. eventbrite.com. 217-488-9804. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

30th Annual First Night Springfield Dec 31, 1-4pm Sat. Afternoon free activities for kids at Springfi eld High School. More than 40 evening performances featuring music, dance and more at various downtown locations. Fireworks at 8pm. $18-20 adults, $5 kids. springfi eldartsco.org. 217- 753-3519. Various locations, downtown Springfi eld. Elvis’s Birthday Bash Jan 7, 7pm Sat. Presented by local performer Rick Dunham featuring Elvis Himselvis and the DTCB Band. Admission. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

DANCE

BAM Dec 31, 8pm Sat. Playing the Friday Night Dance. New Year’s Eve party. RSVP. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Salsa Nights Dec 31, 9-12:45pm Sat. Dance Salsa, a mixture of Rumba, Mambo, Latin, Jazz and other genres. Also dance Merengue and Bachata. $3 cover. Omar’s Latin Fusion Restaraunt, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Moodscapes Dec 22, Jan 1-13. New photography exhibition by David Brodsky, awardwinning graphic designer and photographer. Free. brodskyphotoart.com. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544- 1793.

On My Own Time Citywide Exhibition Dec 22, 9am-5pm Thu. Biennial show of works by local artists who create art “on their own time” outside working hours. springfi eldartsco.org. 217- 753-3519. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Paint Nite Dec 28, 7-9pm Wed. No experience necessary. Ages 21+ only. All supplies provided. $25-45. Registration required, paintnite.com. Fire and Ale, 35 Illini Boulevard, Sherman, 496-2236.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AARP Chapter 195 Jan 9, 1pm Mon. Speaker Rich Saal, photography editor of the State Journal-Register, at 1pm. Business meeting from 2-3pm. Purchase lunch for $6. 217-529-9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Breakfast Optimist Club Dec 23, 30, Jan 6, 13, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Chatham VFW Dinner & Meeting Jan 16, 5-8pm Mon. 217-414- 9637. Chatham VFW, 501 W. Mulberry St., Chatham, 483- 4613.

Overeaters Anonymous Dec 26, Jan 2, 9, 16, 5:30pm Mon. 12-step meeting. Mondays. 217-369-0386. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

Overeaters Anonymous Dec 24, 31, Jan 7, 14, 10am Sat. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369-0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

Sertoma Club Jan 2, 16, 12pm Mon, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. More information, 546-2782. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 698-6033.

BULLETIN BOARD

APL Pet Adoptions Dec 24. Cats available 11am-2pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217- 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Dec 31, 11am-2pm Sat. 217- 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting Jan 16, 7pm Mon. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

FOOD Illinois Specialty Crops/ Agritourism Conference Jan 11-13, 8-4am Wed-Fri. Nearly 100 speakers and 60 trade show exhibitors host workshops, general sessions and breakout sessions to help Illinois specialty growers cultivate operations. Registration, specialtygrowers. org. 309-557-2107. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

HISTORY Community Day Jan 16, 9am-5pm Mon. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” performance by 4-H Dancers, more. PresidentLincoln.gov. 217- 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Servants’ Tours of Edwards Place Jan 14, 12-1:30pm Sat. Learn about the Edwards family through the eyes of their servants. View spaces not normally visible to tourists, such as the cellar and attic. $15. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

AUDITIONS

Open Auditions: Historical Fiction Jan 7-8, 2-4pm Sat-Sun. Roles for fi ve women and three men. Auditions consist of cold readings from script. Prepared monologues and resumes appreciated but not required. edwardsplace.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

HEALTH DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Jan 10, 17, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217-816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

A Course in Miracles Dec 27, Jan 3, 10, 17, 6pm Tue. 217-415-5823. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Christmas Day Services Dec 25, 8am, 10:15am. Christmas Day worship. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Christmas Eve Services Dec 24, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm. Candlelight and communion services. athenschristian. net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Christmas Eve: Candles and Carols Dec 25, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Led by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

The Harlem Globetrotters Jan 1, 7pm Sun. Exhibition basketball team combines athleticism, theater and comedy. Admission. springfi eldpc3.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

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