Holiday Happenings

Bark Park Bunny Bash Apr 8, 10-11am Sat. Dogs enjoy the hunt for a special tennis ball, prizes, pictures with the Easter bunny and a 50/50 raffl e. $5 per dog. Jacksonville PetSafe Dog Park, 894 E. Vandalia, Jacksonville, 245-4178.

Easter Bunny Photo Experience Apr 6-15, 10am-8:30pm Thu-Sat. Kids visit Easter bunny, take souvenir photo and receive fun goodies. simon. com. 787-0110. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

Easter Egg Hunt Apr 8, 2pm Sat. Games, candy, snacks and photo ops with the Easter bunny. Free. cottonhillumc.org. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.

Second Chance Christmas Apr 8, 3-6pm Sat. Festival of culture and cuisine from around the world. Enjoy music, costumes, decorations and food samples from six continents. Free. spiaahm.org. Springfi eld and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 391-6323.

Fairs & Festivals

Litchfield Pickers Market Apr 9, 9am-3pm Sun. Open-air market specializes in vendors featuring items prior to 1980. Plus live music, food, more. Free admission. visitlitchfi eld.com. Downtown Litchfi eld, 400 N. State St., Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Books & Authors A Night of Poetry Apr 12, 6:30-8:30pm Wed. National Poetry Month event features musical entertainment, poetry readings and an open mic session for poets. Free. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Theater & Comedy Adam Trent: The Futurist Apr 8, 7:30pm Sat. Described as Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfi eld, Adam Trent’s interactive performances are part magic, part concert and part stand-up comedy. $25-40. millikin.edu. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

A Day in Stateville Apr 9, 3-6pm. Theatrical performance written by Stateville Prison inmates and performed by actors who have been previously incarcerated. Tickets. $15 each or two for $25. 544- 2297. Ms. D’s Kitchen Bar and Grill, 1031 S. 11th St., 528-2903.

Almost, Maine Apr 7-9, 13-15, 7:30-10pm Thu-Sat, 2-5pm Sun. Presented by UIS Theatre. Play by John Cariani about the residents of Almost, Maine. $8-14. uis.edu/theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

An Evening Of Magic Apr 8, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Magic show featuring large-stage illusions, amazing sleight of hand, hilarious comedy and audience participation. $15. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

As You Like It Apr 6, 8-9, 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.

Comedian Basile Apr 7-8, 9:30pm Fri-Sat, 7:30pm Sat. Greek comedian has done voice-overs for Universal Studios and Disney. $16, $18. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Steve Lott Apr 7-8, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. 20+ year comedy veteran talks to the audience about their lives and families, involving them in his acts for spontaneous moments of comedy. $12.50. mclimits. com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Outside Mullingar Apr 6-9, 8pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. A charming romance set in Ireland starring Aasne Vigesaa, James Daniels, Tom Lawton and Sherri Mitchell. $18 adults, $16 seniors and students. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

The Diary of Anne Frank Apr 8-9, 14-15, 7:30pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun. Pulitzer Prizewinning play set in WWII-era Amsterdam. $10 adult, $5 student. playhouseonthesquare. net. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 491-3977.

Music: General Events Brian Free and Assurance Apr 9, 6-7:30pm Sun. Live in concert. Free-will offering. 825- 3817. First Christian Church of Petersburg, 210 S. Eighth St., Petersburg, 632-2533.

Christus Chorus Apr 9, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Internationally-known chorus from Concordia University presents “A More Excellent Way.” Directed by Dr. David Mennicke. Free. oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

Ensemble Aubade Apr 7, 7:30-8:30pm Fri. Bostonbased ensemble performs work by Rameau, Mozart, Carl Maria von Weber, Josef Holbrooke and Karl Henning. ic.edu. 243-5678. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Guitar Concert by Eva Beneke Apr 8, 8-10pm Sat. Presented by the Springfi eld Classical Guitar Society. $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. 816-8832. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol Ave., 522-3965.

Hopeful Futures Gala Apr 8, 6:30-9:30pm Sat. Golden ticket drawing, live auction, dinner and more. Hosted by The Hope Institute and friends. $125 per person; $1,000 per table of 10. thehopeinstitute.us. 525-9536. Wyndham Springfi eld City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 979-3992.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Apr 7, 7-8pm Fri. “Around the Town” concert features ISO ensembles in a more intimate setting. Free. ilsymphony. org. 522-2838. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

The Capital Chamber Singers Apr 12, 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.

The Zombies: Odessey and Oracle 50th Anniversary Apr 11, 7:30pm Tue. Resurrection of the second UK group following the Beatles to score a #1 hit in America. $41+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Dance

BAM Apr 14, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Dance Apr 7, 7-9pm Fri. Drop-off 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.

Illinois Chapter Po.L.K. of A. Dance Apr 9, 2-5pm Sun. Featuring Alley Kats. Free. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton Knights of Columbus, 335 S. Fourth St., Riverton, 629- 9018.

Art & Architecture Art Together - Paint Animals Apr 8, 10-11:30am Sat. Artsy bonding for adult and child to paint a favorite animal. Registration required. $25. rhiannon@ourvibrantcommunity. com. 331-2027. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679-4896.

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.

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.

Living Waters Reception Apr 8, 6-8pm Sat. Reception for artist Jan Sorenson Hill. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523-4415.

Meet Cubs/Cardinals Sports Artists Apr 7, 5-8pm Fri. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Nature and Wildlife Photography Show Apr 6-7, 10-14, 17-19, 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.

Open Studio Apr 10-11, 17-18, 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 and high school students; $15 non. thepharmacygallery.com.

789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Pueblo and Navajo Pottery Seminar Apr 8, 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.

Film & Television Paths of Glory Apr 11, 1-3pm Tue. Screening of the classic Stanley Kubrick fi lm starring Kirk Douglas. Introduction by ALPLM historian Mark DePue. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Short Films Apr 13, 6:30-8pm Thu. View award-winners and favorites from past Route 66 Film Festivals. Free. Food available for purchase. route66fi lmfestival.net. 544-3611. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.

The Central Park Five Apr 12, 5-8pm Wed. Special viewing of the awardwinning Ken Burns documentary. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar before before screening; Q-and-A session with Illinois Innocence Project attorneys during intermission. Reservations. 494- 0823. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Children’s Corner Civil War Tech Apr 12, 10-11am Wed. Theme is ambulances. Learn how Civil War medical offi cers decided who would ride in an ambulance. Free. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Science Sustainability 101 Camp Apr 13-14, 9am-3pm Thu-Fri. “Sustainability 101: Introduction to Sustainable Choices at Home, at School and in Business” for middle school students ages 11-14 currently in grades 5-8. $80. 698-8309. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Nature Wildflower Nature Walks Apr 8, 10am, 2pm Sat. Guided walks on Elkhart Hill. Hosted by Elkhart Historical Society. Leave message for reservations at 947- 2238. elkharthistoricalsociety. org. Elkhart Hill, Elkhart.

Why You Should Compost Symposium Apr 12, 5:30-7pm Wed. General session followed by breakout sessions on vermicomposting and how to set up your own compost bin. Registration. web. extension.illinois.edu/lms. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

Lectures & Meetings AARP Chapter 195 Apr 10, 11am Mon. Speaker Gus Gordon of the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 1pm. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

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

Catholic War Veterans Post 1916 Apr 13, 7-8:30pm Thu. Monthly meeting. 487-7470. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Apr 13, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740 .

Financial Peace University Apr 9, 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. 521-3276. Riverside Baptist Church, 1250 W. Mound Road, Decatur, 875-7272.

Finding Joy In Spite of Depression Apr 7, 12:30pm. With Catherine Spannagel, MS from HSHS St. John’s Third Age Living. Hosted by Andrea Byrne, RN from FitClub. Registration encouraged. 544-6464 x 47797. FitClub South, 3631 S. Sixth St., 787- 8348.

Finding Joy In Spite of Depression Apr 8, 11:30am. With Catherine Spannagel, MS from HSHS St. John’s Third Age Living. Hosted by Andrea Byrne, RN from FitClub. Registration encouraged. 544-6464 x 47797. FitClub West, 2811 W. Lawrence Ave., 787- 1111.

GriefShare Apr 12, 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.

Single and Parenting Apr 6, 6-8:30pm Thu. 13-week program teaches practical strategies regarding parenting, financial 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.

Womens Overseas Service League Apr 11, 12:30-1:30pm Tue. Monthly meeting for military women who have served overseas. 891-8719. American Legion Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Ave., 522-3110.

Bulletin Board 50/50 Community Day Apr 8, 10:30am-12:30pm. Style show by Dress Barn and drawing (must register by Apr 4) for ages 8-16 to receive donations. Sponsored by Access-4 Christian Producers. 522-2527. 1430 Loveland Ave.

80’s Themed Trivia Night Apr 7, 7-10pm Fri. In support of SAHBA. Prizes for best 80s apparel. $10 per person. LeeAnn@springfi eldareahba. com. 698-4941. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Chill and Build Apr 8, 10:30am-3pm Sat. Open to ages 18 and older. Registration required. Free. habitatsangamon.volunteerhub. com. 523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787-7209.

Feline Friday Trivia Apr 7, 7-10pm Fri. Hosted by the All Cat Clinic in support of Forever Home Feline Ranch. $10 per person, 10 people per team. Reservations. yoga4cats.com. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

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

Habitat for Humanity Celebration Apr 9, 2-3pm Sun. Learn more about the 106th Habitat for Humanity build in Sangamon County. Free. habitatsangamon. com. 523-2710. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Springfield Jaycees Annual Lawnmower Clinic Apr 8, 9am-1pm Sat. Inspection to check fi lters, change spark plugs, sharpen blades and change oil as necessary. $60. Springfi eldJaycees.net. O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, 1321 N. Dirksen Pkwy, 522-8430.

Trivia Night Apr 8, 6pm Sat. General category trivia emceed by Dr. Stephen Stone. $10 per person, no more than 10 per team. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

Food Starting Seeds in Trays Apr 12, 12pm Wed. Learn how to save costs, build stronger plants and maximize garden space by starting seeds in trays and transplanting them to your garden. Free. llcc. edu. 786-4993. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Politics Legislative Reception and Action Day Apr 6, 7:30am-4pm Thu. Join IPHA, IAPHA, NIPHC and SIPHC for breakfast and Capitol visits. Free. Registration required. ipha.com. 522-5687. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544- 1793.

Spirit’s Homecoming Apr 6, 6:45-9:30pm Thu. Screening of 2016 Korean fi lm. Film features adult themes and violence. Free. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206- 6073.

History Looking Back Looking Forward Preview Party Apr 6. Cocktails, appetizers, springfare dinner, desserts, live music and more. Reservations. $80. ileshouse.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492-5929.

Health ALZ Breakfast Buffet Apr 9, 8am-12pm Sun. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, free to ages 5 and under. kofc364. com. 787-2360. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787- 2360.

DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Apr 11, 6:30-8pm Tue. 816- 8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Faith & Philosophy Cowboy Church Apr 9, 5pm Sun. Held the second Sunday of each month. Meal at 5pm; music at 6pm. Clementine Memorial Church, 2075 N. 11th St., 638-1648.

Resurrection Conference Apr 8, 9am-12pm Sat. Featuring pastor Duane Sheriff as speaker and breakout sessions on faith, healing and leadership. Free. Registration. abundantfaith.org. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave., 585-4000.

Way of the Cross Apr 14, 12-2pm Fri. Two hour prayerful walk. Sponsored by Pax Christi Springfi eld, Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, Springfi eld Dominican Sisters and Church of the Brethren. 652-3567. Supreme Court of Illinois Building, 200 E. Capitol.

Sports & Fitness Junaia P. Carter, MD 5k Run/ Walk Apr 8, 8:30am Sat. Sponsored by SIU Medicine students. Supports M.E.R.C.Y. Communities in Springfi eld. getmeregistered.com/jpc5k. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Springfield Jr. Blues Apr 7-8, 7:05pm Fri, 6:05pm Sat. Hockey team pushes for the NAHL playoffs. $12 adults, $8 ages 3-12, free to ages 2 and under. jrblues. com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Three Secrets to Weight Loss Apr 13, 6-7pm Thu. Hosted by AlignLife Chiropractic Center. Reservations. wherevent.com. AlignLife Chiropractic Center, 2025 West Iles Ave., 787-7500.

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