HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Easter Bunny Photo Experience Mar 30, Apr 1-12, 10am-8:30pm Mon-Sun. Kids visit Easter bunny, take souvenir photo and receive fun goodies. simon.com. 787-0110. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

America’s Entry into WWI Apr 4, 6:30-8:30pm Tue. Historian Mark DePue on the mix of forces that tipped American public opinion in favor of WWI. Reservations. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Memorial’s Sharing Wishes Hospice Gala Apr 1, 6-10pm Sat. Dinner, music, inspiration and entertainment in support of the Sharing Wishes Fund, which helps make wishes come true for hospice patients and their families. $90. SharingWishesHospiceGala.com. 788-4700. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Poets in the Parlor Apr 2, 2-3pm Sun. Amy Strauss Friedman reads from her recentlypublished chapbook, Gathered Bones are Known to Wander. Free. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.

THEATER & COMEDY

Always…Patsy Cline Mar 31-Apr 2, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A folksy tribute to the one-of-a-kind sound of Patsy Cline and the one-ofa-kind friendships we all cherish. $20 advance, $25 day of. AtTheLegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

As You Like It Apr 6, 9-8, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sat- Sun. One of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic comedies. $12-14. millikin.edu. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur, 424-6318.

Bye Bye Birdie Mar 31, Apr 1, 7-9:30pm Fri-Sat. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students. Lutheran High School, 3500 W. Washington St., 546-6363.

Comedian Steve Hurst Mar 31, Apr 1, 9:30pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. Seen on late-night TV. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391- JOKE.

Comedian Todd Yohn Apr 1, Mar 31, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. High energy, non-stop comedian blends stand-up, improv and music. $15. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Faerie Tale: A Royal Wedding Apr 1-2, 2pm Sat-Sun. Springfi eld Ballet Company’s new ballet set to the music of Felix Mendhelssohn and Pyotr Tchaikovsky. $18-30. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206- 6160.

King of the Cowboys Apr 2, 3pm Sun. A multimedia salute to iconic Western movie, music and TV star Roy Rogers by Riders in the Sky. $25-32. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella Apr 4, 7:30pm Tue. Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacifi c offers a contemporary take on a classic tale. $62+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Illinois Symphony Orchestra: April in Paris Mar 31, 7:30-9pm Fri. Musical promenade features Chabrier’s “Habanera,” Faure’s “Pavane,” Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and more. $20 admission; $5 for students. ilsymphony.org. 206-6160. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Maria Horvath on Fortepiano Apr 5, 12:15-12:45pm Wed. Part of the Brown Bag Concert Series. BYO lunch or purchase at door for $5. Free. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Mozart Requiem Apr 2, 3pm. The Blackburn College Choir and Christ the King Parish Choir perform Mozart’s “Requiem in D minor, K. 626”, conducted by Dr. Elizabeth W. Zobel. Free. 854-5704.Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry Dr., 546-3527.

DANCE Kevin Turner Mar 31, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday Night Dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

The Fabulous Hoedads Mar 30, 7-10pm Thu. $5. Decatur VFW Post 99, 3920 N. MLK Jr. Dr., Decatur, 358-9273.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Art Therapy for Mothers Apr 3, 7-8pm Mon. Engage in making art and connect with your community. $5. rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. 331- 2027. County Market, 210 E. Carpenter St., 528-3145.

Artist Talks and Reception Apr 6, 6-8pm Thu. For “Weight of Light,” a group exhibition, and “Succulent Succulent,” a solo project from Melissa Oresky. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

Attention to Detail Specialized Tour Apr 1, 10:15am-12:15pm Sat. Led by longtime volunteer Frank Marchant. Donations. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Glass and Wood Specialty Tour Apr 1, 1:15-3:15pm Sat. Tour led by longtime volunteer Frank Marchant. Donations. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

IT Cover Art Opening Exhibition Apr 6, 5-7pm Thu. View a variety of Lincoln portrayals as submitted to the Illinois Times 2017 Visitors Guide cover art contest. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Nature and Wildlife Photography Show Mar 30-31, Apr 3-7, 10-12, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, Show titled “Welcome to the Garden.” On display through Apr 30. Free. wavetailart.com. 720-8654. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence, 546-5622.

Navajo and Pueblo Jewelry Seminar Apr 1, 10-11am. Presented by Jonathan E. Reyman, Ph.D., retired Illinois State Museum Curator of Anthropology. Free. Reservations required. The Native American Gallery, 1044 N. Grand Ave. W., 572-1634.

Open Studio Apr 3-4, 10-11, 6:30-9:30pm Mon-Tue. Weekly fi gure drawing sessions held Monday (clothed/ draped models) and Tuesday nights (undraped models). BYO drawing materials. $10 members, $15 non. thepharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

PLAY Exhibition Lantern Walk Mar 30, 7:30-9pm Thu. Gallery director Corrin McWhirter leads a gallery tour featuring in-depth discussion of some of the pieces on display. Hear music and poetry inspired by the artworks. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544- 2787.

Return Engagement Mar 30-31. Exhibition features watercolor and acrylic paintings along with calligraphy by MarySusan Farmer. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Shifting Sands Part II Mar 30-31, 9am-5pm Thu-Fri. Exhibition features photographs of 40 Springfi eld historic buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Hosted by the Sangamon Valley Collection of the Lincoln Library. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

The Chuck Thurow Gift Mar 30-31, 9am-4:30pm Thu-Fri. Exhibition features more than 100 contemporary artworks given to the ISM by Chicago collector and arts advocate Chuck Thurow. On display through May 7. Admission. 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Baby and Child Gear Sale Apr 1, 9am-12pm Sat. Hosted by Springfi eld Parents of Twins Club. $2 admission; free with ad or fl yer. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Civil War Tech Apr 1, 10-11am Sat. Theme is “Strategy at Vicksburg.” Learn about tactics both sides used to control Vicksburg during the Civil War. Free. presidentlincoln.illinois. gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Junior Naturalists Apr 1, 9am-12pm Sat. Ages 5-8 discover the beauty of spring via hands-on activities, games and outdoor investigation. All three sessions: $40 members, $45 non. Individual sessions: $15 members, $18 non. Registration, lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Kids Good Grief Camp Apr 2, 12-4pm Sun. Supportive, fun camp for children ages 6-12 who have lost a loved one. $10; scholarships available. KidsGoodGriefCamp.com. 247- 4421. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753- 0702.

Parents Night Out Apr 1, 6-8:30pm Sat. Kids play, dance and enjoy story time in pajamas. Swimming for ages 6-12. Pizza and snacks available. $10 or $14 for members; $20 or $24 for non. Registration. springfi eldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.

Super Saturday: Recycled Play Day Apr 1, 11am-3pm Sat. Activities centered on reducing, reusing and recycling. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782- 7386.

SCIENCE Friday Night Star Parties Mar 31, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

NATURE

Tabletop Terrariums Apr 1, 10am-12pm Sat. Experts lead participants through making their own terrariums. Pricing based on terrarium size. Register by Mar 31. 309-243- 7761. Green View Companies, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787-4700.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

2016 Illinois Teacher of the Year Apr 3, 6-7:30pm Mon. Presentation by Kim Thomas, 2016 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Free. RSVP to kappadeltapi. [email protected]. 206-7008. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting Apr 3, 6:30-8pm Mon. Program titled “Considering Wood Movement in Your Furniture Design” by Clay Crocker. Free. cawspi.org. 553-0097. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706.

Financial Peace University Apr 2, 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 Apr 5, 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.

Parkinson Disease Support Group Apr 5, 6pm Wed. Support group for those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and neuromuscular disorders. passavanthospital.com. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 245-9541.

Single and Parenting Mar 30, 6-8:30pm Thu. 13- week program teaches practical strategies regarding parenting, fi nancial management, relationship issues, emotional guidance and more. Free; light meal and childcare provided at no cost. singleandparenting.org. 685- 8099. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Apr 3, 9am Mon. Speaker Sherry Park presents “Tea gardens and of course tea.” Free. 563-940-5735. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

BULLETIN BOARD

Canine AKC Trials Apr 1-2, 8am-4pm. Canine AKC obedience and rally trials presented by the Decatur Obedience Training Club and Capitol Canine Training Club. Free. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

City of Springfield Birthday Party Apr 1, 12-4pm Sat. Celebration of the 176th birthday of the city of Springfi eld and the 195th birthday of Iles opening his general store in Springfi eld. Featuring cake, ice cream, drinks. Free. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492- 5929.

Finances 50+ Apr 5, 6pm Wed. Learn budgeting and goal setting, how to take charge of credit and debt, and how to manage savings and asset protection. Registration. local.aarp.org. AARP Springfi eld Offi ce, 300 W. Edwards St., 877- 926-8300.

Game Night Apr 5, 12, 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. springfieldparks.org. 585-2941. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Open Mic with a Mission Apr 1, 6-8pm Sat. Music, food, laughter and fellowship in support of community organizations that work with at-risk youth. Donations. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951.

SSCI Day Trip Apr 4, 4pm Tue. An SSCI-hosted day trip to the 7:15pm Cubs vs Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. $100 includes ticket, transportation and Cards Cash. ssoci.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason, 528-4035.

Volunteer Information Sessions Mar 30, Apr 1, 6-8pm Wed,1:30- 3:30pm Sat. Explore volunteer opportunities, expectations and benefi ts at at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Registration encouraged, not required. lincolnsnewsalem. com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

FOOD Chilli Supper Apr 4, 4am-7pm Tue. $8 adults, $4 children. Chatham Central Lodge #523, 112 W. Chestnut St., Chatham.

Spring Chicken Dinner Apr 1, 4-7pm Sat. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496- 2338, Ext 5.

POLITICS Legislative Reception and Action Day Apr 5-6, 5:30-7:30pm Wed, 7:30am-4pm Thu. Join members of IPHA, IAPHA, NIPHC and SIPHC and talk to Illinois legislators and staff about public health issues. Free. Registration required. ipha. com. 522-5687. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

HISTORY Hammer In Apr 1-2, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun. Nationally-known blacksmiths demonstrate and discuss historic and modern blacksmithing methods. Featuring Jim Slining. Registration required. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Immigrants and Refugees Apr 4, 7:30pm Tue. Program is “Immigrants and Refugees: A Dilemma for US Leaders and Society” by Pamela Constable, deputy editor for the Washington Post. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

HEALTH DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Apr 4, 6:30-8pm Tue. 816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY Raising Awareness of Bias and Rising Up Apr 2, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Speaker Kelly Wickham Hurst, executive director of Being Black at School. Free. aluuc. org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS Abraham Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon Apr 1, 7:30am-12pm Sat. Premiere Midwest half marathon takes runners 13.1 miles past Springfi eld’s major Lincoln sites such as his home and tomb. Registration. runabe.srrc.net. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

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