Books & Authors

Author Jason Emerson Feb 11, 2-3pm Sun. Presentation by Jason Emerson, author of Lincoln’s Lover: Mary Lincoln in Poetry. Free. Books on the Square - Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Author Robert Carwardine Feb 10, 2-3pm Sat. Presentation by Richard Carwardine, historian and author of Lincoln’s Sense of Humor. Free. Books on the Square - Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Author Robert Grindy Feb 10, 1-2pm Sat. Author talk and book signing with Robert Grindy in honor of his new mystery novel, Iced. Free. Books on the Square - Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Illinois Bicentennial Forum Feb 10, 11am-12pm Sat. Group discussion on various aspects of Illinois history, moderated by Glenna Schroeder-Lein. Free. Books on the Square - Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Theater & Comedy Comedian Mike Armstrong Feb 9-10, 9:30pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat. Has been heard on the “Bob and Tom Show” and Comedy Central. $15, $17. donniebs. com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Reena Calm Feb 10, 8pm Sat. Show also features Al Nimpson, Jason Jester and Lael O’Shaughnessy with host Buddah Eskew. Presented by Belly Laffs Comedy. $10. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Comedian Troy Davis Feb 9-10, 8-9:45pm Fri-Sat. A clean, funny and original comic. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

The True Adventures of Aladdin Feb 9-11, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Presented by Springfield Theatre Centre. Written and directed by Gil and Ann Opferman. $12. springfieldtheatrecentre. com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Vitaly: A World of Wonders Feb 11, 3pm Sun. A mind-boggling show by an innovative illusionist who successfully fooled Penn and Teller on “Fool Us.” $17+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Music: General Events

From Russia With Love Feb 9, 7:30-9pm Fri. Winter concert by the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra. $10 adults, $5 students, free to ages 12 and under. hcfta.org. 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theatre 3, 420 S. 6th St., 523-2787.

Music at the Museum: Michael Johnathon Feb 8, 7-9pm Thu. Concert by Michael Jonathan, a folksinger, songwriter, author and host of “WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour.” $10 adults, $8 museum members and kids under 12. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Singing Valentines Feb 14, 8am-7pm Wed. Your special someone will receive a red rose, a souvenir photograph, plus two songs sung by a tuxedoed quartet. barbershopsinging.net. 953-0225. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

The Chosen Ones Feb 11, 6pm Sun. Gospel concert. Love offering. thechosenones.org. 525-1978. Edinburg First Baptist Church, 416 N. Ricks St., Edinburg, 623-4437.

Dance BAM Feb 10, 8-11pm Sat. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Country Music Dance Feb 9, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. $5 cover. 789- 4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.

Dance for Hope Feb 9, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Great Gatsby Dance Feb 10, 7-10pm Sat. Hosted by the Springfield Ski Club. Free. springfieldskiclub.org. 544-5265. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Feb 9, 5:30pm Fri. Featuring cocktails, dinner, live entertainment by FunDMC, live auction, dancing and more. Theme is “An Evening in Paris.” Sponsored by Jacksonville Rotary Club. $35 per person; $250 per table of 8. Reservations. jacksonvillerotary.org. 371-9525. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville, 675-2720.

Art & Architecture Canvas + Cocktails: Fingerpainting Feb 9, 7-9:30pm Fri. Create grown-up finger paintings on canvas that you can hang in your home. BYO wine, desserts. Ages 21+. $15 SAA members, $25 non. springfieldart. org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Craft Fair Feb 10, 8am-1pm Sat. Featuring more than 20 booths. Hosted by the Illiopolis Community Service Club. Illiopolis Downtown, Fifth Street and Mary, Illiopolis.

Dancing with the Starz Feb 10, 5-10pm Sat. Area personalities dance the night away in a friendly competition to support the SAA Collective. $65 per ticket. springfieldart. org. 544-2787. Wyndham Springfield City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 979-3992.

Film & Television

Loving Vincent Feb 11, 13, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. The fifth 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.

Marshall Feb 12, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Movie review and discussion of Marshall, the story of Thurgood Marshall. Free. Menard Hall, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Marshall Feb 13, 12-1pm Tue. Showing of Marshall, a film based on an early trial in the career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African- American Supreme Court justice. Hosted by IDOT. Free. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Nature Bird Banding Feb 8, 6:30-8pm Thu. Presentation by Tony Rothering. Hosted by the Central Chapter Illinois Native Plant Society. Free. ill-inps.org. 971-1615. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Couples Terrarium Event Feb 10, 4-6pm Sat. Each attendee will make a take-home terrarium. $45 per couple. Green View Companies, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787-4700.

Orchid Show and Sale Feb 10-11, 12-4pm Sat-Sun. Event features the sale of orchid growing supplies, handouts on orchid culture and care, plus tips and help with repotting orchids from experienced growers. Free. prairiestateorchids.com. 960-5421. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Lectures & Meetings AARP Chapter 195 Feb 12, 11am Mon. Presentation by Angi Jenkins and Karen Velmar of Senior Services of Central Illinois at 1pm. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. 529-9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville

Road, 546-9515. Celebrate Recovery Feb 9, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496-2590.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Meeting Feb 8, 7-9:30pm Thu. Monthly business meetings open to anyone interested in collecting coins or paper money. Free. 899- 9996. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

CoDA Wednesday Warmth Feb 8, 6-7:30pm Thu. Every Wednesday. Co- Dependents Anonymous 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. coda.org. 760-212-4593. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Lincoln Lecture Feb 12, 9am Mon. Lecture titled “Abraham Lincoln: Nature Boy or Science Drone” by James M. Cornelius, curator of the Lincoln Collection at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Free. llcc.edu. Menard Hall, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO Feb 10, 6-8pm Sat. Learn how to choose ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings for various types of photography, subjects and lighting conditions. Registration. $69. cccamera.com. Creve Coeur Camera, 2955 Lindbergh Blvd, 546-4005.

SMTD Public Comment Open House 2 and 3 Feb 9, 12-2pm Fri. Public open house for re-designed bus route system. Free. smtd. org. SMTD Board Room, 928 S. Ninth St., 522-6087.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoption Feb 11. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544- 7387. Pet Supplies Plus, 1895 E. Sangamon Ave., 528-7301.

APL Pet Adoption Feb 10. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544- 7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Black Male Collegiate Society Induction Ceremony Feb 11, 2-6pm Sun. Hear from various Black Male Collegiate Society members and newly inducted members on their journey from maleness to manhood. A Black History Month event. Free. uis.edu. 206-6333. UIS Student Union, One William Maxwell Lane, 206-6581.

Cybersecurity Awareness Day Program Feb 10, 1-2pm Sat. LLCC instructors present ways to secure your computer from viruses and discuss current cyberattacks. Free. llcc. edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Education Career Day Feb 13, 9am-12pm Tue. Featuring nine fouryear institutions with teacher education/ training programs. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Evolution of Music Feb 14, 11am-1pm Wed. Flashback Wednesday and Voter Registration Day. Co-sponsored by the African-American History Month Committee. Free. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Love Yourself Workshop Feb 9, 4:30-6:30pm Fri. Hands-on workshop for preteen and teenage girls designed to encourage, increase and foster positive selfesteem. Registration. $25. Curvycloset217@ gmail.com. 638-8989. Kreative Lounge, 2501 Wabash Ave. (White Oaks Mall lower level), 708-627-0402.

Speaker Robert Moore Feb 9, 12-1pm Fri. Presentation by Robert Moore, retired U.S. Marshal and author of The President’s Men: Black United States Marshals in America. Hosted by IDOT. Free. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Trivia Night Feb 10, 7pm Sat. Featuring emcee Dr. David Goldman. In support of Temple B’rith Sholom. $10 per person, max teams of 10. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

Politics

101 Laughs Feb 10, 8:30-10:30pm Sat. Hosted by Jeremy Hughes and Larry Smith of “Comedians with Day Jobs” in support of Jen McMillin for State Rep. $35 individual, $50 couple. TheFutureOfIllinois.com. 341- 7062. Sliderz, 5995 E. State Route 36, Decatur, 864-9227.

History Lincoln’s Birthday Feb 12, 9am-5pm Mon. Special events all day. Free museum admission. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Looking for Lincoln Lectures Feb 12, 8:30am Mon. Annual George L. Painter lecture series presents stories that focus on the central Illinois communities that Lincoln impacted or that impacted Lincoln. nps.gov. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 391-3221.

Health Dr. Dean Ornish: Reversing Heart Disease Feb 10, 12:30-2:30pm Sat. Presentation by Dr. Dean Ornish. Free. 787-1111. FitClub South, 3631 S. Sixth St., 787-8348.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Feb 12, 6-8pm Mon. Eight-week program uses mindfulness-based meditation techniques to complement traditional medical and psychological treatments. Hosted by SIU Psychiatry. $400, includes materials. siumed.edu. 545-7663. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 545- 0798.

Reverse Heart Disease and Diabetes Feb 13, 6:30-8pm Tue. Video featuring Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Sponsored by the Springfield Vegetarian Association. Free. 546-9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753- 4900.

Faith & Philosophy A Celebration of Liberal Religion on the Prairie Feb 11, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585- 9550.

Religion Renewed Feb 9, 7-8pm Fri. Discussion of elevated topics on various spiritual subjects. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness Bat Demo Day Feb 10, 9am-3pm Sat. Demo the latest baseball bats and gear. Free. experience. scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Redemption Feb 10, 7pm Sat. Presented by CIPW Pro Wrestling. 502-0290. South Fork High School, 612 Dial St., Kincaid, 237-4331.

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