HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Easter Bunny Photo Experience Apr 13-15, 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.

Empty Tomb Living Display Apr 14-15, 12-10pm Fri, 6am-10pm Sat. Free. oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

Stations of the Cross Apr 13-14, 5-8pm Thu, 10am-5pm Fri. An experiential, contemplative walkthrough of Christ’s last hours. Free.elliottchurch.org. 528-2983. Elliott Ave. Baptist Church, 501 W. Elliott Ave.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Health and Wellness Fair Apr 19, 10am-1pm Wed. Annual fair focuses on issues important to improving the health of the UIS and Springfi eld communities. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr., 206-6073.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Cataloguing Gratitude Apr 20, 1:30pm Thu. Poet Ross Gay reads from his most recent collection, Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

I’m Fascinated by Sacrifice Flies Apr 20, 6-8pm Thu. Book signing and discussion with Tim Kurkjian, an ESPN Major League Baseball reporter and author. Reservations. Free to ALPLM members; $5 public. presidentlincoln. illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

SPW Open Mic Apr 19, 6-8pm Wed. A Springfi eld Poets and Writers event. Hosted by Thea Chesley, third Wednesday of every month. Free. 544-3611. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

Third Thursday Reading Series Apr 20, 6-8pm Thu. Monthly literary event features an open mic, writing and publishing news, and featured author Ian Winterbauer. Free. twelvewinters. com. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496-2496.

THEATER & COMEDY Almost, Maine Apr 13-15, 7:30-10pm Thu-Sat. 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.

Comedian James Johann Apr 14-15, 9:30pm Fri-Sat, 7:30pm Sat. Seen on CMT and Comedy Central. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Pat Godwin Apr 14-15, 8-9:30pm Fri-Sat. Has been part of Philadelphia’s “Morning Zoo,” “The Bob and Tom Show” and Howard Stern’s radio and TV shows. $15. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

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

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

ART & ARCHITECTURE

A Forgetting Place Opening Reception Apr 14, 6-8:30pm Fri. Sitespecifi c installation from South Bend-based artist Mark Rospenda. On display through May 6. Free. demoprojectspace. com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Craft Day Apr 15, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm. Horsefeathers, Birdsong Books and Vintage and the Country Bumpkin host craft sessions, offered from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm at each store. Reservations. $20 per craft session; includes all materials. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947-2238. Elkhart.

IPPS Exhibition Apr 13-29. Paintings by members of the local Illinois Prairie Pastel Society. Reception and awards ceremony April 21 from 5:30-7:30pm. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Michiko Itatani: Celestial Visions Apr 13-26, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Nature and Wildlife Photography Show Apr 13-14, 17-21, 24-26, 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, Pueblo and Chimayo Textiles Seminar Apr 15, 10-11am Sat. 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.

NOBODY’S HOME Opening Reception Apr 14, 6-8:30pm Fri. Group exhibition by St. Louis-based artists Lyndon Barrois Jr, Addoley Dzegede, Cole Lu and Catalina Ouyang. On display through May 6. Free. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

On My Own Time Apr 19, 11:30am. SAAC informational program encourages community members to create and display artwork created “on my own time” - not at the workplace. Held in basement meeting room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Open Studio Apr 17-18, 6:30-9:30pm Mon- Tue. Weekly fi gure drawing sessions held Monday (clothed/ draped models) and Tuesday nights (undraped models). Community drawing materials available or BYO. $10 members, $15 non. thepharmacygallery. com. 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Wright Concepts Specialty Tour Apr 14, 1:15-3:15pm Fri. Longtime volunteer Larry Betz leads extended tour highlighting design principles behind Wright’s “Prairie School” architecture. Registration. Donation. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

FILM & TELEVISION 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.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Trading Hands Kids Sale Apr 20-22, 9am-7pm Thu-Fri, 9am-12pm Sat. Children’s consignment event. Free. tradinghands.net. 417-496- 5837. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

SCIENCE Mad Scientist Party Apr 17, 6-7pm Mon. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. Free. experience.scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

NATURE Elkhart Hill Wildflower Nature Walks Apr 15, 10am, 2pm Sat. Guided walks on Elkhart Hill. Hosted by Elkhart Historical Society. Leave message for reservations at 947- 2238. elkharthistoricalsociety. org. Elkhart.

Introduction to Bonsai Apr 19, 6-9pm Wed. Introduction to the basic styles and principles of bonsai. Gain hands-on experience styling and potting your own bonsai. Registration. $25. web.extension.illinois. edu/lms. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Dr., 782-4617.

Spring Bird Hikes Apr 15, 8am Sat. Led by Kevin Veara. Open to birders of all skill level. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Wildflower Hike Apr 15, 2pm Sat. Identify blooming wildfl owers plus various fl owering trees and shrubs. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

ENVIRONMENT River Reconnections Apr 18, 7pm Tue. “River Reconnections: A Story of Science and Hope” by Michelle Carr, a lecture on her efforts to advance critical conservation issues across the state. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

LECTURES & MEETINGS Adult Children of Alcoholics Apr 18, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Apr 14, 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.

Chatham VFW Dinner & Meeting Apr 17, 5-8pm Mon. 414-9637. Chatham VFW, 501 W. Mulberry St., Chatham, 483-4613.

CIDR’s Snowmobile Club Apr 19, 7:30pm Wed. Meetings every third Wednesday of the month. iasc.com. 306-4751. Bunkers Bar, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 486-5100.

ISM Brown Bag Lecture Series Apr 19, 12-1pm Wed. “The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon: Restoring Functional Floodplain for Nature and People” presented by K. Douglas Blodgett, Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. BYO lunch. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

League of Women Voters Springfield Apr 19, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. Bimonthly meeting. INCIL, Myers Building, Fifth Floor, Room 501, 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.

LOESS Monthly Meeting Apr 17, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. Presentation by Professor John Martin titled “The Life and Death of Massive Stars”. Free. loess. org. 309-838-7782. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Round Table Apr 20, 7pm Thu. Speaker Beth Young, member of the Tri-States Civil War Round Table, with “Gettysburg: Before and After the Battle”. Free. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492-5929.

Muslims in America Apr 13, 8-9:30pm Thu. “Muslims in America: Challenges and Opportunities in the Trump Administration” featuring Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Chicago offi ce of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Free. 206-8424. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

NAMI Springfield Apr 19, 7pm Wed. Meetings fi rst Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm) of the month. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Stamp Collecting Club Apr 17, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 546- 5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.

The Great Outdoors Apr 18, 11:30am-1:30pm Tue. A UIS Lunch and Learn Series program. Author and historian Herbert Russell on the history of the Shawnee National Forest. $23, includes hot buffet lunch and program. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

BULLETIN BOARD Drinks at the Cross/Robes to Fit Apr 15, 10am-1pm. Easter baskets fi lled with house robes and seven assorted healthy drinks for the less fortunate. Must show proof of need ID to receive baskets. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave., 522-2527.

Game Night Apr 19, 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.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting Apr 17, 7pm Mon. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Prevent Senior Wandering Seminar Apr 18, 6:30pm Tue. Learn why individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia might wander, how to help prepare their home, and understand what to do if your loved one goes missing. RSVP. Free. 547-1300. Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 3319 Ginger Creek Dr., 717-2075.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Apr 19, 11am-1pm Wed. “Thriving in life’s trials” luncheon featuring “Life is a challenge” by speaker Donna Fedor. $15. 303-9768. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999.

Student Technology, Arts and Research Symposium Apr 20-21, 1:30-7:30pm Thu, 9am-4:30pm Fri. Two-day showcase of student research and creative activities during the academic year. Free. go.uis.edu/ stars. 206-7469. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.

When You Wish Upon a Star Apr 15, 5pm Sat. Fashionetta Debutante Cotillion hosted by the Nu Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Tickets. elondascorpio@sbcglobal. net. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

FOOD Sip and Savor Americana Apr 15, 4-7pm Sat. Event features food and drink pairings honoring classic Americana culture. In support of Share the Spirit Foundation. $75. sharethespirit.info. 494-2990. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.

HISTORY

Annual SUVCW Lincoln Tomb Ceremony Apr 15, 10-11am Sat. Commemoration of the 152nd Anniversary of President Lincoln’s death. Free. suvcw. org. 636-274-4567. Lincoln’s Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

Images of Springfield Apr 18, 5:30pm Tue. Talk by Curtis Mann and Linda Garvert, authors of “Images of Modern America: Springfi eld”. Tour of Sangamon Valley Collection following talk. Free. sangamonhistory.org. 525- 1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Lincoln Exhibit Apr 13-15, 9:30am-3:30pm Sat-Thu. In honor of Abraham Lincoln Death Day week. Free. Civil War Museum, 503 S. Walnut, 544-0616.

HEALTH DBSA Central Illinois

Support Group Apr 18, 6:30-8pm Tue. 816- 8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

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 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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