BOOKS & AUTHORS

Pondicherry Lodge Jan 21, 9am Sat. Meeting of the Sherlock Holmes Society of Springfi eld and west central Illinois. Discussion of The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet. Public welcome. sherlock.lolopop.org. 217-546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726- 6330.

THEATER & COMEDY

Comedian Claude Stuart Jan 20-21, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Seen on NBC and “Last Comic Standing.” $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Todd Johnson Jan 27-28, 9:30pm Fri-Sat, 7:30pm Sat. Heard on XM satellite radio and seen on Comedy Central. $14, $16. donniebscomdyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

My Heart’s Home Jan 22, 3pm Sun. Lively musical production featuring the poetry of Spoon River Anthology author Edgar Lee Masters. Tickets. PresidentLincoln. illinois.gov. 217-558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

The Lion King Jr. Jan 27-29, 7pm Fri; 4pm, 7pm Sat; 2pm, 5pm Sun. The Hoogland Kids, Teens and Juniors present a stage adaptation of the Academy Awardwinning 1994 Disney fi lm The Lion King. Admission. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Uncle Larry Reeb Jan 20-21, 8-10pm Fri-Sat. Comedian Larry Reeb is the wise-cracking black sheep, politically incorrect relative everyone knows. $12.50. mclimits. com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Branford Marsalis Quartet with Special Guest Kurt Elling Jan 28, 8pm Sat. Collaboration between jazz’s most intense band and one of jazz’s foremost singers. Tickets. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company Jan 28, 7:30-8:30pm Sat. Performance by the highly-respected, St. Louisbased professional dance company.

Featuring Laura Roth. ic.edu/fas. 217-243-5678. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Hootenanny Jan 21-22, 7-9pm Sat, 2-4pm Sun. Old-fashioned, singalong Hootenanny featuring nationally-known folk singer Barry Cloyd joined by Ken Bradbury and Mike Post. $10. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 491-3977.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Jan 21, 7:30pm Sat. “American Voices” concert featuring conductor Aram Demirjian and soprano Julia Bullock. Proceeds support AAUW.

$40 per person for concert, $32 for pre-show dinner. AAUWSpringfi eldil.com. 217- 697-8274. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

My Heart’s Home Jan 22, 3pm Sun. Performance of “My Heart’s Home: Edgar Lee Masters Celebrates the Sangamon Country” features the poetry of Edgar Lee Masters along with haunting music. $10. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

UIS Band Jan 23, 4-5:50pm Mon. Open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis.edu/ music. 217-206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206- 6073.

UIS Chamber Orchestra Jan 19, 5:40-7:30pm Thu. Open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis.edu/music. 217-206- 6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.

DANCE

Kevin Turner Jan 27, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

ArtLiterations Jan 19, 5:30-7pm Thu. Artist Tracey Maras discusses the vision behind her pastels on display in Contrasting Forms. Featured author is local poet and fi lmmaker Emma Wilson. Free. springfi eldart.org. 217-523- 2631. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

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. 217- 331-2027. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679-4896.

Craft and Draft Jan 23, 7-9pm Mon. Choose three items from craft buffet and create three small crafts. $20. Rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. 217- 331-2027. Engrained Brewing Company, 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., 546-3054.

Egyptian Freso Canvas and Cocktails Jan 20, 7-9:30pm Fri. Make a handmade paint from an egg and pigment then paint a fresco on a plaster tile. $10 members; $20 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Gallery Exhibit Jan 20-21, 27-28, 12- 6pm. FASH BASH and other original work by Pharmacy member artists. Free. thepharmacygalleryandartspace. com. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801- 810-9278.

Manierre Dawson: A Journey to Abstraction Jan 19-31, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Sixteen original oil paintings by artistic pioneer Manierre Dawson. dev7.illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782- 7386.

Oblique Frontiers Opening Reception Jan 26, 5:30-8pm Thu. An exhibition of ceramic works from artist Tyler Lotz. On display through Feb 16. Free. uis.edu/ visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Open Studio Springfield Jan 23, 30, 6:30-9:30pm. Non-instructed fi gure drawing session with live clothed/ costumed model. Open to artists of all skill levels. $15 cash per session. open.studio. springfi [email protected]. 217- 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801- 810-9278.

Open Studio Springfield Jan 24, 31, 6:30-9:30pm. Non-instructed fi gure drawing session with live, undraped (nude) model. Signed parental consent required for children under 18. $15 cash per session. open.studio.springfi eld@gmail. com. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801- 810-9278.

Paint Your Pet Thursday Jan 19, 5:30-8:30pm Thu. Create a unique painting of your pet with assistance from professional, local artists. BYOB. $60 adults, $35 ages 18 and under. christystudios. com. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546-0953.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Meeting Jan 27, 7-8:30pm Fri. Bring paints and brushes. Meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month. Open to guests and artists of all skill levels. Free. sangamonwatercolor.com. 217- 402-5067. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Touching Opening Reception Jan 20, 6-8:30pm Fri. Exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Eli Craven. Presented by DEMO Project and Studio Break, a contemporary art podcast and website. On display through Feb. 4. Free. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Watercolor 101 Jan 21, 2-5pm Sat. Learn technique, materials, more. Create one masterpiece and one mixed-media work. $120, includes all materials. christystudios.com. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546- 0953.

FILM & TELEVISION

Slow Food Film Festival Jan 28, 5-9pm Sat. Features the documentary fi lm Sustainable and a screening of the Top 10 Finalist Shorts from the Real Food Media Contest. $7 adults, $5 SFS members, free to students. slowfoodspringfi eld. org. 217-341-0398. Foundation Hall at the Old State Capitol (Level 2), 1 Southwest Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

The Innocents Screening Jan 22, 24, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Film three of eight in the Molly Schlich Independent and International Film Series. $8 adults, $4 students with ID. springfi eldart.org. 217-523- 2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888-262- 4386.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Fairytale Ball Jan 27, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Dress as your favorite fairytale character, meet Ariel from The Little Mermaid, dance the night away and enjoy a buffet dinner. Hosted by the Springfi eld Youth Performance Group. Preregistration required. $30 per adult; $20 per child age 13 and under. Questions, sypg@ comcast.net. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546-4431.

Mini Maker Faire Jan 21, 12:30-4:30pm Sat. Springfi eld MakerSpace presents a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Free with museum admission. museum. state.il.us. 217-782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Breakfast Optimist Club Jan 20, 27, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Church Women United Jan 24, 9:30am Tue. Shelly Heideman presents information about Faith Coalition for the Common Good. Open to women with or without church affi liation. 217-629-8881. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.

Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture Jan 27, 12am Fri. Dinner lecture titled “On Safari With Peter Niehaus: South Africa and its Animals.” $40 for dinner, $27.50 for soup and salad. Reservations, elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 217- 947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Roundtable Jan 19, 7pm Thu. Teresa Parth presents “Our Trip to the Franklin, Tennessee battlefi eld.” Schnucks, 2801 Chatham Road, 698-2980.

Overeaters Anonymous Jan 23, 30, 5:30pm. 12-step meeting. Mondays. 217-369- 0386. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

Overeaters Anonymous Jan 21, 28, 10am. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369- 0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

Retired State Employees Association Jan 25, 1:30pm Wed. Monthly meeting. Speaker is John Link, regional coordinator for AARP Tax Aid. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

BULLETIN BOARD APL Pet Adoption Jan 21. 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 22, 11am-4pm. Cats available. apl-shelter.org. 217- 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoption Jan 28. 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 29. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217-544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Constructive Conversations On Race Jan 21, 12:30-2:30pm Sat. Gathering promotes unity and interracial understanding. Hear progress report of local Constructive Conversations on Race groups. Discuss plans for the future. Free. 217-546-9171. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793- 9760.

IWIL Trivia Night Jan 21, 6-10pm Sat. Beer, wine, snacks for sale. $10 each, 10 per table. iwil.biz. 217-871- 8273. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Trivia Night Jan 28, 6-9pm Sat. Hosted by The Christian County Historical Society and Museum. $10 per participant. 217-824-6922. Christian County Senior Center, 701 W. Adams St., Taylorville, 824-4263.

FOOD

Winter Farmers Market Jan 28, 9am-1pm Sat. New seasonal farmers market features 15 local vendors selling a wide variety of products. ilstewards.org. 217-528-1563. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St, 528-0457.

HISTORY

Inauguration Day History Q and A Jan 20, 5:30-6:30pm Fri. Ask a panel of scholars anything you’d like about the history of politics, elections and inaugurations in America. Free. edwardsplace.org. 217-523- 2631. Innovate Springfi eld, 15 Old State Capitol Plaza.

AUDITIONS

Three Musketeers Jan 25-26, 7-9pm Wed-Thu. All roles open. Auditions consist of readings from script and movement exercises.

Presented by LLCC and Theatre in the Park. Performances will run May 19-21 and 25-27. Information, info@ theatreinthepark.net. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

HEALTH

DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Jan 24, 31, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217-816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

A Course in Miracles Jan 24, 31, 6pm Tue. 217- 415-5823. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Labyrinth Walk Jan 20, 7-9pm Fri. Abraham

Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

The Blessings of Imperfection Jan 22, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Potluck to follow. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

What Utopias Reveal About Us Jan 29, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

The Job Jan 28, 7:05-10pm Sat. Hosted by Proving Ground Pro. Meetand-greet during admission. $5-10. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, 486-5100.

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