Fairs & Festivals
SAME-FEST Jan 28, 12-3pm Sat. A celebration of what we as individuals have in common. Activities feature performances, speakers, workshops plus a special story time for younger kids. Hosted by Friends of Lincoln Library. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.
Theater & Comedy
Chris Speyrer and Friends Jan 27-28, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Owner of Mason City Limits Comedy Club. Has shared the stage with Dave Chapelle, Jim Gaffi gan, Nikki Glaser, Jeff Foxworthy, more. $5 Friday; Saturday $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
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.
The Lion in Winter Jan 27-29, Feb 3-5, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. Step into a fabled world of kings, queens and medieval swordfi ghting during this unique “stage-door production.” $18 advance, $22 day of; $15 seniors and children. atthelegacy. com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.
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.
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.
Dance
Kevin Turner Jan 27, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.
Art & Architecture
Contrasting Forms Exhibition Jan 26-28, 31, Feb 1, 2-4, 7-9, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed, 12-7pm Thu- Sat. Exhibition features the work of featuring the work of painter Dan Grossmann, sculptor Wiley D. Jenkins and pastelist Tracey Maras. On display though Mar 2. Free. springfi eldart.org. 217-523-2631. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Gallery Exhibit Jan 27-28, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. 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 26-31, Feb 1-9, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Tue, 9am-4:30pm Thu-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 30, 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 31, 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.
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.
Film & Television
Radical Grace Screening Jan 29, 31, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Film four 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.
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.
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.
Lectures & Meetings
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.
Bulletin Board
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.
Crime Stoppers Trivia Night Jan 28, 7pm Sat. Questions prepared by Russ Friedewald of Trivia Workshop. Billed as the largest trivia night in the Midwest. Doors at 5:30pm. $10 per person; 10 max per table. Registration, cashfortips. us or 217-622-9547. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.
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.
Game Night Feb 1, 5:30-6:30pm. Drop-off event designed to help develop independence. Featuring group games for ages 5-99 that involve some physical activity. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 585-2941. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753- 0702.
Get it Wright Trivia Night Jan 28, 7pm Sat. Doors at 6. Featuring trivia masters Kelly Bassett and Derik Hymans. Must be 18 or older to participate. $10 per person. dana-thomas.org. 217-971-3371. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546-4431.
The Third House: State Lobbying Essentials Jan 27, 8:30am-4pm Fri. Seminar on how to effectively lobby the Illinois General Assembly. Hosted by UIS. Open to all. $300. Registration, uis. edu. 217-206-6364. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.
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.
Auditions
Easter Play Jan 30, Feb 1, 6-7pm Mon, 6-7pm. Roles for for 11 men and seven women. Audition consists of readings from the script. 217- 891-6475. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.
Three Musketeers Jan 26, 7-9pm 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, [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.
Health
DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Jan 31, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217-816- 8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.
Faith & Philosophy
A Course in Miracles Jan 31, 6pm Tue. 217-415- 5823. 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
Springfield Jr. Blues Ice Hockey Jan 27, 6:05-9:05pm Fri. Springfi eld Achievers Weekend: Teacher Appreciation Night. Students 17 and under get in free with an “A” on their report card. $5 admission at door for teacher, faculty. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.
The Job Jan 28, 7:05-10pm Sat. Hosted by Proving Ground Pro. Meet-and-greet during admission. $5-10. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, 486-5100.
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