Books & Authors

Cotton, Violins and Shots in the Night Book Talk and Signing Apr 18, 6-7:30pm Wed. Fascinating stories and photographs from Cotton, Violins and Shots in the Night: A Timeline Visit to Rochester, Illinois presented by authors Ray and Pam Bruzan. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483- 2713.

Edgar Lee Masters and the Poetry of Place Apr 17, 7pm Tue. Guest presentation by Dr. John Hallwas. Pre-program music by Wild Columbine. Suggested donation: $5 per person. The Crazy Daisy Gift Shop, 119 S. Seventh St., Petersburg, 632-7089.

Theater & Comedy

Capital City Improv Apr 14, 8pm Sat. Show presented by Belly Laffs Comedy combines stand-up comedy and improv games. Featuring comedians Tim Laffey and Scotty Harris. Hosted by Al Nimpson. $10. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529- 8580.

Comedian James Johann Apr 13-14, 9:30pm Fri-Sat, 7:30pm Sat. A “rural genius” who has performed all over the country. $14, $16. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedians Jesse and Justin Tuttle Apr 14, 8-9:45pm Sat. A fun comedy show with a Vaudeville feel by twin brothers and entertainers Justin and Jesse Tuttle. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Mister Lincoln, A One-Man Play Apr 15, 3-5pm Sun. Two-act drama features John O’Connor as President Abraham Lincoln. $8 public, $5 members. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Robin Hood Apr 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Presented by Springfi eld Theatre Centre. Directed by Kelly Bassett. $20 adults, $18 students and seniors. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Six Characters in Search of an Author Apr 13-15, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. Play follows a group of theater artists as they rehearse a known play, only to be interrupted by six characters from another play, which its author never fi nished. $6-14. uis.edu. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Murder Room Apr 14-15, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A spoof of all crime thrillers, featuring good, clean fun, humor and physical comedy. theatre7.tix.com. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur, 422- 7300.

Music: General Events Alex Malaimare Recital Apr 16, 7:30-9pm Mon. Alex Malaimare (violin) performs a recital with Catalin Dima (piano). Featuring music by Beethoven, Bartok, Ravel, Enescu and more. Free. uis.edu. Polly Roesch Music Room, Visual and Performing Arts Building, UIS, One William Maxwell Lane, 206-6240. Civil War Era Concert Apr 14, 11am Sat. Presented by the 10th Illinois Volunteer Regimental Cavalry Band. Free with museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Music at the Museum: Escaping Pavement Apr 12, 7-9pm Thu. Monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo featuring the best in contemporary and traditional folk and acoustic music. $10 adults, $8 museum members and children under 12. museumconcerts.com. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Piano Concert Apr 15, 4pm Sun. Piano concert by Silvan Negrutiu and Samir Golescu. Free. Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur, 428-4336.

Dance

Dance for Hope Apr 13, 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.

Faerie Tale: Magic Awaits Apr 14-15, 2-4pm Sat-Sun. Springfield Ballet Company’s new ballet set to the music of Mendhelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Drigo. Pre-show party at 1pm. Adv: $33 adults, $21 ages 12 and younger. Day of: $38 adults, $26 ages 12 and younger. sangamonauditorium.org. 544- 1967. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Fabulous Hoedads Apr 14, 8-11pm Sat. $5. Decatur VFW Post 99, 3920 N. MLK Jr. Dr., Decatur, 358-9273.

Art & Architecture

Adult+Child Paint: Gnomes Apr 15, 1-2:30pm Sun. Paint a garden treasure with your little one. An Our Vibrant Community event. $25 for adult and child. rhiannon@ourvibrantcommunity.com. 331-2027. Head West Sub Stop, 1124 W. Jefferson St., 793- 9101.

Ambience Exhibition Apr 12-14, 17-18. Exhibition features the work of John Hayes, David Brodsky and Gary Beaumont, plus new work by more than 85 exhibiting SAA artists. On display through May 3. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Art Exhibition Apr 12-15, 18. Artworks on display by Felicia Olin, Renee Baldwin-Sisk, Katherine Pippin Pauley, George King and Sheri Ramsey. wildharecafe-elk-il.com. Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Art in Antebellum Springfield Apr 18, 12-1pm Wed. A Brown Bag Program presented by Erika Holst, assistant curator of decorative art, ISM. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Gertrude Abercrombie: Portrait of the Artist Apr 12-18. An interactive installation inspired by Gertrude Abercrombie’s art and life. On display through Jun 10. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Jan Sorenson Hill Art Exhibition Apr 12-18. Reception on Apr 15, 2-4pm. Exhibition on display through end of April. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence, 546-5622.

Jan Sorenson Hill Art Reception Apr 15, 2-4pm Sun. Reception for artist Jan Sorenson Hill. Exhibition on display through end of April. Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence, 546-5622.

Paint Night Apr 18, 5-8:30pm Wed. Paint a tulip or a six-petal fl ower to display on your door or inside your home. Hosted by It’s Scrapicated. In support of Memorial Health System and the Springfi eld community. $60, includes meal and supplies. 788-4700. LRS Hangar, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 523-8159.

Roasted Apr 14, 3-9pm Sat. Glaze a ceramic raku pot, fi re it in an outdoor kiln, and take it home that night. Plus a hog roast dinner, cash bar and live music. $15, $20, $30. springfieldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Sandy Meyer Exhibition Apr 15-18. Exhibition by watercolorist Sandy Meyer. On display through Apr 29. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-9390.

SNIP! A Collage Workshop for Adults Apr 18, 6-8pm Wed. A fun evening of art-making and mayhem hosted by artist and ISM Associate Curator of Art Doug Stapleton. Register by Apr 16. $15 museum members; $25 non. bit.ly/snipworkshop. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Stillness Exhibition Apr 14-18. Exhibition celebrates the genre of still life as a refl ection of our modern life. $5 adults; free admission to members, youth, seniors, military, veterans. On display through Jun 3. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Film & Television

Hotel Rwanda Apr 13, 7-9pm Fri. Film showing. Free. uis.edu. 206-4762. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Nature Attracting More Birds Apr 15, 1-2pm Sun. Presentation by Wade Kammin, Wild Birds Unlimited owner and birding enthusiast. Free. IllinoisAudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544- 2473.

Bird Hike Apr 14, 8-9:15am Sat. Seasonal migratory bird hikes led by Kevin Veara. Open to all skill levels. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. 836-5400. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Spring Combo Pot Workshop Apr 14, 10am-12pm Sat. $10, includes instruction. greenview.com. 309-243-7761. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787- 4700.

Wildflower Walks Apr 14, 10am and 4pm Sat. Experience the beauty and variety of the ephemeral spring wildfl owers on Elkhart Hill. Guided by Dr. Pam Moriearty and/or Gillete Ransom. Hosted by the Elkhart Historical Society. By reservation only. $10. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947- 2238. Elkhart.

Woodland Wildflower and Tree Sale Apr 14-15, 8am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Annual sale features shade-loving woodland wildfl owers and bare root trees. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. 836-5400. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Environment Adams Wildlife Workday Apr 12, 10am-12pm Thu. Hosted by Friends of the Sangamon Valley. Work gloves and boots recommended; all other equipment provided. fosvdotorg. wordpress.com. 525-1410. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics Apr 17, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Alzheimer’s Learning Retreat for Caregivers Apr 14, 8:30am-1:30pm Sat. An educational event for caregivers coping with memory loss and/ or Alzheimer’s disease. Free. alzheimers-illinois.org. 726-5184. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726- 6330.

Celebrate Recovery Apr 13, 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 Meeting Apr 12, 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.

Climate Change as a Civil and Human Rights Issue Apr 16, 7:30pm Mon. ECCE Speaker Series keynote address by Jacqueline Patterson, NAACP director of environmental and climate justice. Free. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture Apr 13, 5:30pm Fri. Presentation by William Furry on Jonathan Chapman, known to American school children as Johnny Appleseed. $40. Reservations. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 947-2100.

Heads Up Group Apr 15, 2-4pm Sun. Support group for individuals who have had a traumatic brain injury. Free. scil.org. 523-2587. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523-0427.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Apr 14, 16 and 18, 9am Sat, 6pm Mon and Wed. Three meetings every week for those seeking freedom from unwanted and/or compulsive sexual activity. For more information, call Bill at 306-7335 or email springfi[email protected]. Confidentiality assured.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Apr 18, 11-1am Wed. Presentations titled “All About Hummingbirds” by Vern Kleen and “Do You Need a Hero?” by Theresa Rutherford. $15. 303-9768. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999.

Stamp Collecting Club Apr 16, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 546- 5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.

You May Study Law, But You Cannot Practice Here Apr 18, 12pm Wed. Presentation titled “You May Study Law, But You Cannot Practice Here: Transnational Activism of Women Lawyers of Color in the Mid-Twentieth Century” by Gwen Jordan. Part of the Spring Semester 2018 Faculty Scholarship Series. Free. 206- 8112. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206- 6073.

Bulletin Board

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 14. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. aplshelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698- 3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 13, 5-8pm Fri. Cats and dogs available during the APL’s Annual Upscale Collectible Sale. aplshelter.org. 544-7387. The old HH Gregg building, 2501 Wabash Ave.

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 15. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Pet Supplies Plus, 1895 E. Sangamon Ave., 528-7301.

APL’s Upscale Collectible Sale Apr 13-14, 5-8pm Fri, 8am- 12:30pm Sat. Featuring bargains on new and gently used items, plus a book and record nook, kids’ corner and bake sale. All proceeds support APL’s homeless dogs and cats. $5 per person. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. The old HH Gregg building, 2501 Wabash Ave.

SSCI Day Trip: Paramount Theater Apr 13, 2pm Fri. Day trip via motorcoach to the Paramount Theater in Aurora to see Jay Leno, America’s favorite latenight comedian. Reservations. $160. ssoci.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason, 528-4035.

Teen Job Fair and Resource Expo Apr 13, 6-8:30pm Fri. Event connects local teens ages 16- 19 with summer opportunities such as employment, camps and recreational services. Hosted by Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in partnership with Sangamon Co. Juvenile Justice Council and the City of Springfield. Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, 300 S. 15th St., 544-0548.

Trivia Night Apr 13, 7pm Fri. Hosted by the Springfi eld Area Home Builders Association. $10 per person, 10 people per team. builderevents.com. 698-4941. Springfi eld Columbus Home Association, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

History Becoming A State: The Illinois Way Apr 15, 2-3pm Sun. Historian and writer Tara McClellan McAndrew on the wayward way we became a state and how our fi rst lawmakers in Kaskaskia created state government from scratch. Free. 782-0979. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Second Chance Christmas Apr 14, 3-6pm Sat. Sample world cuisines from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America and celebrate diversity around the world with ethnic clothing and activities. spiaahm.org. 391-6323. African- American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 877-757-2246.

Auditions The Mature Mob Apr 14, 10am-1pm Sat. Audition to sing in The Mature Mob’s upcoming show titled “Flashback to the 50s.” Show supports Senior Services of Central Illinois. 546- 1507. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason, 528-4035.

Health

Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics Apr 12, 12pm Thu. Learn the difference between normal, agerelated memory changes and serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional. Question-andanswer session to follow program. Free. alz.org. 726-5184. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.

NAMI Springfield Apr 18, 7pm Wed. Meetings fi rst Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm) of the month. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. Questions, 522-3571. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

UIS Health and Wellness Fair Apr 18, 11am-2pm Wed. Featuring complimentary health screenings, information, blood donation, prizes and more. Free. uis.edu. 206-7103. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr., 206-6073.

Faith & Philosophy

Skin in the Game Apr 15, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Scott Aaseng, executive director, Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.