Theater & Comedy

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.

Comedian Rob Durham Jan 14, 8-9:30pm Sat. 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.

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.

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.

Dance

BAM Jan 13, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Art & Architecture

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

Color with Family Jan 21, 10:30-11:30am Sat. Grab a cinnamon roll, chat and relieve a little stress while coloring designs by local artists. $5 cash. Rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679-4896.

Contrasting Forms Opening Reception Jan 14, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Exhibition features the work of painter Dan Grossmann, sculptor Wiley D. Jenkins and pastelist Tracey Maras. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Cookies and Canvas: Monster Mash-Up Jan 14, 6:30-9:30pm Sat. Kids ages 6-12 draw and paint a monster with the guidance of art staff. Works will be displayed in an exhibition at The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, date TBD. $15 members, $25 public. springfi eldymca.org. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St., 544-9846.

Gallery Exhibit Jan 13-14, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. FASH BASH and other original work by Pharmacy member artists. Free. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801- 810-9278.

Learn Sign and Color Jan 17, 7-8:30pm Tue. 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. D H Brown’s, 231 E. Monroe St., 525-0381.

Moodscapes Jan 12-13, 11:30am Thu-Fri. New photography exhibition by David Brodsky, awardwinning graphic designer and photographer. Free. brodskyphotoart.com. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544- 1793.

Open Studio Springfield Jan 16, 6:30-9:30pm Mon. Noninstructed fi gure drawing session with live clothed/costumed model. Open to artists of all skill levels. $15 cash per session. open.studio.springfi eld@gmail. com. 217-789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801-810-9278.

Open Studio Springfield Jan 17, 6:30-9:30pm Tue. Noninstructed fi gure drawing session with live, undraped (nude) model. Signed parental consent required for children under 18. $15 cash per session. open.studio. springfi[email protected]. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801-810-9278.

Lectures & Meetings

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Jan 12, 7pm Thu. 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 18, 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.

NAMI Springfield Jan 18, 7pm Wed. Meetings fi rst Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm). For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.

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

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

Sangamon County Historical Society Jan 17, 5:30pm Tue. Presentation by award-winning State Journal- Register photo editor Rich Saal. Free to public. sangamonhistory. org. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Sertoma Club Jan 16, 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 Adoption Jan 14. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoption Jan 15, 12-4pm Sun. Cats available. apl-shelter.org. 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.

Film

A Man Called Ove Jan 15, 17, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Film two of eight in the Molly Schlich Independent and International Film Series. $8 adults, $4 students with ID. springfi eldart.org. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888-262-4386.

Food

Illinois Specialty Crops/ Agritourism Conference Jan 12-13, 8am-4pm Thu-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 Sat. $8 for adults, $3 for ages 5 and under. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jan 15, 8am-1pm Sun. $5 adults, $3 children, free to children under 4. 217-725-8413. St. Joseph the Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 483-3772.

History

Commemoration of Springfield Aldermanic Government Jan 12, 6-8pm Thu. Original plaintiffs gather to discuss the history-making change in city governance. Free and open to public. spiaahm.org. 217-391- 6323. Springfi eld and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave.

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.

Health

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

Faith & Philosophy

Reflections on Rev. Martin Luther King Jan 15, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Pastor Silas Johnson, minister of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Free. aluuc.org. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Jan 16, 12pm Mon. 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.

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