Theater & Comedy

Deathtrap Jan 12-14, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. A nerve-racking thriller from the pen of Ira Levin, author of Rosemary’s Baby. $20 adults, $18 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Joke Lab Jan 11, 7:30pm Thu. Featuring stand-up comedy by experienced performers. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jan 12-14, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Presented by Springfi eld Theatre Centre. Directed by Bill Bauser, Jr. springfi eldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music: General Events

Chris Vallillo and Rocky Maffit Jan 11, 7-9pm Thu. Performance of “Oh Freedom!” by Chris Vallillo and master percussionist Rocky Maffi t. $10 adults, $8 museum members and children under 12. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

The Four Sopranos Jan 15, 12:30pm Mon. Part of the ALPLM’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Dance BAM Jan 12, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Country Music Dance Jan 12, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. $5 cover. 789- 4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.

Springfield 4-H Dance Troupe Jan 15, 1pm Mon. Part of the ALPLM’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Art & Architecture Adult + Child Paint: Minecraft Jan 13, 10:30am-12pm Sat. Paint your favorite Minecraft character. An artsy bonding moment for two. $25. rhiannon@ ourvibrantcommunity.com. 331-2027. Taco Gringo, 125 South Grand Ave. E., 670-2905.

Art is Exceptional Opening Reception Jan 12, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Featuring artworks created by students of District 186. Curated by teacher Elizabeth Marcy. On display through Jan 26. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

Color with Friends Jan 11, 7-8pm Thu. Relieve stress while coloring designs created by local artists. An Our Vibrant Community event. $5. 331-2027. Boones Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St., 679-3752.

demo DEMO Jan 13, 2-5pm Sat. A farewell party and exhibition from former DEMO Project artists comprised of works installed on the exterior of DEMO Project. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

ISM Brown Bag Lecture Series Jan 17, 12-1pm Wed. Program titled “The Fear of Smell and the Smell of Revolution: Contemporary Olfactory Arts” presented by Larry Shiner PhD, UIS Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785- 0037.

Open Studio Springfield Jan 15-16, 6:30-9:30pm Mon-Tue. Figure drawing session featuring a clothed model on Mondays. Life drawing session featuring a live nude model on Tuesdays (parent/ guardian sign-in required for under 18). Easels, drawing boards and clips provided; bring your own or make use of community drawing materials. All welcome. $15; $10 high school students. Open.Studio. [email protected]. 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Paperworks Opening Reception Jan 12, 5-7pm Fri. Featuring new artworks by Teri Zee, Carolyn Owen Sommer and Joan Burmeister. On display through Mar 1. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Robert Middaugh: Machines Inherit the Earth Jan 11-17. Exhibition features 20 artworks ranging in date from 1964-2005. On display through Feb 11. $5 for adults; free admission to children, seniors, veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Toy Box - Inspiration Through Play Jan 11-17. Featuring artwork by working artists across Illinois. On display through Feb 11. $5 for ages 19-64; free for members, children, seniors and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Film & Television The Salesman Jan 14, 16, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. The first film of the Molly Schlich Independent and International Film Series. $8 adults, $4 students with ID. springfieldart. org. 523-2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888- 262-4386.

Environment

How to Become a Bicycle- Friendly Business Jan 17, 6:30-8pm Wed. Free. More info: maryfrancesartist@hotmail. com. Carnegie Room South, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753- 4900.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics Jan 16, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@ yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Jan 12, 7am Fri. Every Friday. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Capital City Toastmasters Jan 17, 12-1pm Wed. Every Wednesday. Develop public speaking and leadership skills. 131- 3356. toastmastersclubs.org. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Celebrate Recovery Jan 12, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. A Christ-centered recovery program for hurts, habits and hangups. livingfaithbaptist.org. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496-2590.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Jan 11, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

CIDR’s Snowmobile Club Jan 17, 7:30pm Wed. Meetings every third Wednesday of the month. iasc.com. 306-4751. Bunkers Bar, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 486-5100.

Grief Recovery Program Jan 17, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically-based support group seminar. Cost of book. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

GriefShare Jan 16, 6:30pm Tue. Nondenominational grief-recovery program utilizes video seminars, a workbook and a support group environment. Two-hour sessions weekly for 13 weeks. $15. 899- 9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Illinois Specialty Crop and Organics Conference Jan 11-12, 8am-5pm Thu- Fri. Premiere trade show and educational conference for specialty crops, agritourism and organic farmers. Featuring 70+ exhibitors, nearly 100 speakers offering 75 workshops, and more. Registration. specialtygrowers.org. 309-557- 3619. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jan 15, 18, 20, 6pm Mon and Thu, 9am Sat. A 12-step program for those seeking to be free from addictive or compulsive sexual behaviors. 306-7335 or springfieldsaa@gmail. com for additional information. Confidentiality is assured.

Springfield Backgammon Club Jan 17, 6pm Wed. First time is free; $5 per entry after that. sangamonvalleybackgammon.com. 622-9447. Capitol Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave., 546-2111.

Stamp Collecting Club Jan 15, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 546-5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoption Jan 13, 11am-3pm Sat. Cats and dogs available. apl-shelter. org. 544-7387. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 793-7387.

APL Pet Adoption Jan 14, 12-4pm Sun. Cats available. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

PEERS Social Skills Training Program Jan 15. 16-week program covers topics to help adults with autism. Hosted by Puzzle Solvers of Central Illinois, Inc. Free, but preregistration required. 381-8487. dana@ dynamicbehavioralservices.com. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Jan 17, 11am-1pm Wed. Featuring guest speaker Sonya Jones, a “Biggest Loser” Season 16 fi nalist on NBC; now an HSHS Medical Group representative. $15. 303-9768. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

Food Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jan 14, 8am-1pm Sun. $5 adults, $3 children, free to children under age 4. 725-8413. St. Joseph the Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 483-3772.

History

I Have a Dream Reading Jan 15, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Actor Reggie Guyton reads Martin Luther King Jr. ’I Have a Dream” speech. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782- 5764.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Jan 15, 7:30am Mon. Featuring keynote speaker W.J. Michael Cody, an attorney who was one of a small group of lawyers who provided pro bono legal services for Dr. King during the strike by Memphis sanitation workers in 1968. Sponsored by Frontiers International - Springfi eld. $25. 787-8373. Wyndham Springfi eld City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 979-3992.

Historic Interpreters Jan 15, 1-4pm Mon. Historic interpreters portray Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth as part of the ALPLM’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782- 5764.

Sangamon County Historical Society Jan 16, 5:30pm Tue. Program features Italian descendant and Italian genealogy expert Bill Cellini Jr. on the history of Italian immigration in Sangamon County. Free. sangamonhistory.org. 525- 1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

The US Civil Rights Movement Jan 14, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Dr. Kamau Kemayo, chair of the UIS Black Studies Program. Free. aluuc. org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Faith & Philosophy Midwinter High School Retreat Jan 12, 5pm Fri. Lake Springfi eld Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 529-2625.

Religion Renewed Jan 12, 7-8pm Fri. Elevated topics on various spiritual subjects. Discussion. Free. 546- 9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.