THEATER & COMEDY

Broken Resolutions Comedy Showcase Jan 6, 8-10pm. Hosted by Jeff Tolbert. Features eight area up-and-coming comedians. $5. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Mark Sweeney Jan 6-7, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Seen on NBC and HBO. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE.

Tribute Comedy Show to Kevin Meaney Jan 7, 8-10pm. Tribute show to the recently deceased Kevin Meaney. Featuring Dr. Gonzo and comedians who have shared the stage with Kevin. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

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.

‘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.

Heathers: The Musical Jan 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. The darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfi t. Contains some adult content. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Comedian Rob Durham Jan 14, 8-9:30pm. A stand-up comic for more than ten years, Rob Durham explains it all in the clearest way possible. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

PIPPIN Jan 18, 7:30pm Wed. High-fl 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.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

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.

Guest Night Jan 10, 7pm Tue. Hosted by the The Land of Lincoln Chorus. Open to men of all ages. Free. barbershopsinging.net. 217-572- 4778. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Together – Paint Trolls Jan 14, 10-11:30am. Adult and child paint a favorite troll. Includes a free cookie. Aprons and supplies provided. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. $25 for two. $15 for extra child. 331-2027. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679- 4896.

Creative Life outside the Classroom Jan 6, 5:30-7:30pm. View the work of current and retired art teachers from the central Illinois area. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Learn Sign and Color Jan 17, 7-8:30pm. Learn basic sign and body language. Includes sign language alphabet coloring sheet. $8 cash at event. Hosted by Our Vibrant Community. Registration, Rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. 331- 2027. DH Brown, 231 E. Monroe St., 525-0381.

Moodscapes Jan 5-13. New photography exhibition by David Brodsky, award-winning graphic designer and photographer. Free. brodskyphotoart.com. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544- 1793.

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

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Jan 12, 7pm. Monthly meeting. Public invited. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

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

GriefShare Jan 11, 6:30pm Wed. 14-week program built around video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Registration, 414- 0126. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Lincoln Land Depression Glass Club Jan 9, 6pm. Topic is “Postcards – The Original Text Message.” Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

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

Overeaters Anonymous 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 16, 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.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Jan 9, 9am. Vernon Kleen presents “Everything you wanted to know about Hummingbirds.” Monthly meeting. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Winter Nutrition Retreat Jan 7, 9:30am-4:30pm Sat. 217-721-4042. Lake of the Woods, 109 S. Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, 586-3360.

BULLETIN BOARD

First Time Home Buyers Seminar Jan 7, 10-11am Sat. Limited to 30 attendees. Free. 217-553-6954. Peerless Cleaners, 128 South Grand Ave. West, 787-0725.

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

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Super Saturday: Winter Animals Jan 7, 11am-3pm. Ages 5 and up learn how animals adapt and change to survive the winter through games, activities and crafts. $5 for ages 19-64, free for youths. museum.state.il.us. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

FOOD

Hidden Hazards of Animal Protein Jan 10, 6:30-8pm. Video presentation examines the negative effects of eating animal protein above the required minimum amount. Sponsored by the Springfi eld Vegetarian Association. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

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.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jan 14, 8-11:30am. $8 for adults, $3 for ages 5 and under. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St., Springfi eld, 528-4035.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jan 15, 8am-1pm. $5 adults, $3 children, free to children under 4. St. Joseph the Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 483- 3772.

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 five women and three men.

Auditions consist of cold readings from script. Prepared monologues and resumes appreciated but not required. edwardsplace.org. Springfield 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

Jan 10, 17, 6pm Tue. 217- 415-5823. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Jan 16, 12pm. Hosted by WTAX. Autograph tickets available to fi rst 400 children ages 15 and under. Tickets cost $5 and come with a hot dog, chips and drink. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.