BOOKS & AUTHORS

African-American Read In Feb 11, 12-2pm Sat. Tribute to African American and black authors. Supported by the James Weldon Johnson Study Guild. Free. [email protected]. 217-785- 9075. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1601 E. Laurel St., 528-6113.

Annual Book Sale Feb 4, 8am-1pm Sat. Hundreds of books, CDs and DVDs for all ages. [email protected]. Williamsville United Methodist Church, 128 E. Jones, Williamsville, 566-3614.

Michael Burlingame and Robert Shaw Feb 2, 6pm Thu. Book signing to be followed by discussion featuring historian Michael Burlingame and photographer Robert Shaw, who offer a glimpse at the process of producing a new book on Lincoln’s early years in Illinois. PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

SPW Open Mic Feb 15, 6-8pm Wed. A Springfi eld Poets and Writers event. Hosted by Thea Chesley, third Wednesday of every month. Free. 217-544-3611. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

THEATER & COMEDY

Comedian Bob Jay Feb 3-4, 8-10pm Fri-Sat. 20+ year comedy veteran performs impression-heavy sets with a talent for mimicry. $12.50 mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Pete George Feb 10-11, 9:30pm Fri-Sat, 7:30pm Sat. Comedian infuses music into his act. Seen on late night TV as well as heard on XM radio. $15, $17. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedians Dennis Piper and Chris Siemer Feb 10-11, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Comedy featuring an optimistic personality with a cynical eye. $12.50. mclimits. com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Hypnotist Doug Thompson Feb 3-4, 7:30pm Fri, 9:30pm Sat. New shows each night. $15, $17. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Into the Woods Jr. Feb 10-12, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Springfi eld Theatre Centre presents the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Admission. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

The Lion in Winter Feb 3-5, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat- Sun. Step into a fabled world of kings, queens and medieval sword-fi ghting during this “stage-door production.” $18 advance, $22 day of; $15 seniors and children. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

VOLTA: Animal Kingdom Feb 3, 6-7pm Fri. Fusion of poetry, music and dance in a series of animal-themed vignettes with wellknown poems from the past along with the writing of local high school students. Free. vachellindsay.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

A Touch of Jazz, Rhythm and Blues Feb 7, 11am-1pm Tue. Concert by Chahrm the Band with Ada Lou. An LLCC Black History Month event. Free. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Mark Farner Feb 11, 8pm Sat. Acoustic concert by Mark Farner and Dusty Dannunzio showcases all Grand Funk Railroad’s hits and the stories behind them. $25+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206- 6160.

Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Feb 4, 7:30pm Sat. Masterworks concert entitled “A Voyage of Discovery: Space and Fast Machines.” $13- 16.50. kirklandfi nearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424- 6318.

Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra Feb 11, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Concert explores the stark contrast of war and peace.

Featuring music by Gustav Holst, J.S. Bach and Georges Bizet. $10 adults, $5 students, free to ages 12 and under. svys.org. 217-753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theatre 3, 420 S. 6th St., 523- 2787.

Winter Dreams Feb 2, 7-9pm Thu. Event features live poetry, live classical music, a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oevres. Hosted by UIS English Department. $12; $6 for current UIS students. 206- 8332. Restaurant, UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

DANCE

Dance Feb 3, 7-9pm Fri. Dropoff event designed to help develop independence in individuals of all abilities. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 585-2941. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Together - Paint Minecraft Feb 11, 10-11:30am Sat. $25 for adult and child, $15 for extra child. Includes aprons, supplies, glow-inthe-dark paint and cookie.

Registration, Rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. 217-331-2027. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679-4896.

Artist Reception Feb 4, 6-8pm Sat. Artists Laura Kay Coffey and Julie Hulvey. Live music and hors d’oeurvres provided. prairiehouseframes. com. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523- 4415.

Color with Friends Feb 6, 6:30-8pm Mon. Grab a drink, chat and relieve a little stress while coloring designs by local artists. $5 cash. Rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. 217-331-2027. Boones Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St., 679-3752.

Contrasting Forms Exhibition Feb 2-Mar 2, 12-7pm Thu-Sat. Exhibition features the work of painter Dan Grossmann, sculptor Wiley D. Jenkins and pastelist Tracey Maras. On display though Mar. 2. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Dancing with the Starz Feb 11, 5:30-11:30pm Sat. Event features local celebrities, food and drink, live music, artfi lled silent auction and a starstudded dance competition. $65 person; $600 table of 10. springfi eldart.org. 217-544- 2787. Wyndham at City Centre, 700 E. Adams, 789-1530.

Kids Night Out Feb 10-11, 5:30-9pm Fri, 12- 8pm Sat. Pharmacy artists’ monster-themed artwork will be exhibited along the YMCA kids’ monster-themed artwork that inspired it. Free. thepharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801-810-9278.

Make and Take Valentine Card and Gift

Feb 3, 5-8pm Fri. Make wine glass charms, necklace charms and keychains. Free. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Manierre Dawson: A Journey to Abstraction Feb 2-15. Sixteen original oil paintings by artistic pioneer Manierre Dawson. dev7. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Open Studio Feb 6-7, 13-14, 6:30-9:30pm Mon-Tue. Open studio fi gure drawing session. Open to artists of all skill levels. $10 Pharmacy members; $15 non. thepharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801-810-9278.

Stories Within A Story Feb 3, 5-7:30pm Fri. Opening reception for new exhibition by Decatur photographer Kathy Locke. On display Feb 3-27. Free. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

The Chuck Thurow Gift Feb 4-15. Exhibition features more than 100 contemporary artworks donated to the ISM in 2016 by Chicago collector and arts advocate Chuck Thurow. Admission. dev7. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

FILM & TELEVISION

13th Film Event Feb 3, 6pm Fri. Screening of snippets from 13th, a documentary demonstrating how slavery has been perpetuated through mass incarceration. Moderated discussion to follow. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Christ in the Culture Feb 8, 6:30-8pm Wed. Featured February topic is the sevenseason TV series “Sons of Anarchy.” Free. trinity-lutheran. com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Dheepan Screening Feb 12, 14, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Film six 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.

Miss Hokusai Screening Feb 5, 7, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. Film fi ve 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.

Mustang Showing Feb 7, 9, 7pm Tue, 7pm Thu. Film one of six in the Tournees Film Festival, which features French fi lms. Has been praised as the Turkish Virgin Suicides. Free. Illinois College Icebox Theatre, Kirby Learning Center, Jacksonville, 245-3000.

The Propaganda Game Feb 6, 6pm Mon. Screening and discussion of documentary about North Korea that explores how propaganda functions both inside and outside the country. An ECCE Speaker Series program. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Super Saturday Feb 4, 11am-3pm Sat. Learn about the Underground Railroad and slavery in Illinois via activities, crafts, stories and displays. $5 for adults 19- 64; free for members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. dev7.illinoisstatemuseum.org 217-782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

NATURE

Annual Orchid Show Feb 12-13, 12-4pm Sun-Mon. Experienced growers on hand to answer questions. Orchids and supplies for sale. Free admission. prairiestateorchids. org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Lincoln Land Bee Keepers Feb 9, 7-8:30pm Thu. Monthly meetings feature discussion and demonstrations. Open to anyone interested in learning more about beekeeping. Free. lincolnlandbeekeepers.com. 217-638-0871. Sangamon County Farm Bureau Building, 2631 Beechler Ct., 753-5200.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AARP Chapter 195 Feb 13, 1pm Mon. Speaker Jim Price, education offi cer of the Springfi eld Fire Department, 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 Feb 3, 10, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting Feb 7, 6:30-8pm Tue. Scheduled program is “Uneeda Enterprises Sanding Products” by presenter Lee James. Free. cawspi.org. 217-553-0097. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Feb 9, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

Financial Peace University Feb 12, 12:30-2:30pm Sun. Dave Ramsey and team walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $100, includes all materials and lifetime FPU membership. Registration, fpu.com/1031707. 521-3276. Riverside Baptist Church, 1250 W. Mound Road, Decatur, 875- 7272.

GriefShare Feb 8, 15, 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.

ISM Brown Bag Lecture Series Feb 15, 12-1pm Wed. Richard Leary, ISM Geology Curator Emeritus, on the issues facing animals in southern Africa. Free. dev7. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-782-0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

League of Women Voters Springfield Feb 15, 5:30-7pm Wed. Bimonthly general meeting; visitors welcome. INCIL, Myers Building, Fifth Floor, Room 501, 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Feb 15, 7-8:30pm Wed. Program is “The Archaeology of Racial Hatred: Springfi eld, Illinois” presented by Floyd Mansberger, Fever River Research. Free. dev7. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Feb 6, 9am Mon. Guest speaker Ed Yesan presents “Growing and Caring for Roses.” Free. 563-940-5735. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

BULLETIN BOARD

Be My Meowentine Feb 10, 6-8:30pm Fri. Yoga practice open to all levels. Post-session cat cuddling and social hour. $25. yoga4cats. com. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Game Night Feb 8, 15, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. 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.

HIV/AIDS Awareness and Testing Feb 6, 11am-2pm Mon. An LLCC Black History Month event. Sponsored by the LLCC Black Student Union. Free. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786- 2200.

Karaoke and Voter Registration Day Feb 10, 11am-1pm Fri. An LLCC Black History Month event. Co-sponsored by the African-American History Month Committee and the LLCC Black Student Union. Free. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration Feb 12, 9am-5pm Sun. Historic characters, musicians, children’s crafts, games and more. Free admission. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 217-558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Trivia Night Feb 4, 6:30-10pm Sat. Emceed by Dave Kimsey of Trivia Workshop. Proceeds support Family Service Center. BYO snacks. $10 per person, $100 per table. service2families.com. 217- 528-8406. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.

HISTORY

Abraham Lincoln Birthday Dance Feb 12, 1-4pm Sun. Enjoy the music and dance of Lincoln’s era. Hosted by The Springfi eld International Folk Dancers. Period attire welcome but not required. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

American Legion Lincoln Pilgrimage Feb 12, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Wreath-laying ceremonies sponsored by American Legion #32. Longest continuously-running celebration of Lincoln’s Birthday in the United States. springfi eldamericanlegion. com. 217-523-3415. Lincoln’s Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

HEALTH Cancer Companions Feb 6, 6:30-8pm Mon. Ministry to current or former cancer patients, their loved ones, friends and co-workers. $20. oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Art of Marriage Feb 3-4, 5:30-9:30pm Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm Sat. Life missionaries Cliff and Kelly Hollon lead participants through a 6-session marriage event. $50 per couple. lampstandpc. org. Lampstand Presbyterian Church, 655 S. Airport Road, Decatur, 428-8839.

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