Holiday Happenings

Holidays at the White House Jan 3-9, 9am-5pm Thu-Wed. Featuring cards, documents and photos from Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush. Free with museum admission. presidentlincoln. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Theater & Comedy

Barefoot in the Park Jan 11-13, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A romantic comedy focusing on a pair of newlyweds, Corie and Paul, as they begin married life in a tiny, 5th-floor walk-up apartment in a Manhattan brownstone. Admission. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Brew Ha Ha! Jan 10, 7-9pm Thu. Hosted by Ricky Rocksteady. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams, 679-4157.

Music: General Events

Music at the Museum: Bryan Bowers Jan 10, 7-9pm Thu. A monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo featuring the best in contemporary and traditional folk and acoustic music of all styles. $10 adults, $8 members. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

The Christian Gospel Singers Jan 9, 16, 10am Wed. Every Wednesday. All are welcome. 303- 2422. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Dance Dance for Hope Jan 4, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every first Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Dance for Hope Jan 11, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture

2019 Film Series Preview Party Jan 9, 7pm Wed. Watch locally made “Meet Uncle Paul,” and enjoy a Q&A with the filmmaker, local cinematographer and founder of The Storyteller Studios, Josh Hester. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Art is Exceptional Reception Jan 11, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Featuring the artwork of students from many District 186 schools, curated by Elizabeth Marcy. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Film & Television

A Fantastic Woman Screening Jan 13, 15, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. The fi rst film of the Molly Schlich Independent & International Film Series. A $50/$45 pass can be purchased for the entire series on the SAA’s website, springfieldart.org. 523-2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard, 888-262-4386.

Mystery Movie Monday Jan 7, 7pm Mon. A mystery fi lm shown the fi rst Monday of the month, Jan-May. Films will span from the early days of the 20th century to contemporary titles. $40 covers all fi ve movies. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Children’s Corner

Collections Super Saturday Jan 5, 11am-3pm Sat. Children ages 5+ and their families can learn about all the different things you can collect and how collections are maintained at home and in museums. Free with admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Junior Collectors Day Jan 5, 1-3pm Sat. Child collectors ages 8-16 display their collections and tell the stories behind their fascinating objects. Register to display collections by Dec. 31. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Mammoth Story Time Jan 8, 10-11am Tue. Learn about woolly mammoths with stories, a craft and objects from the ISM’s collection. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Winter Camp Jan 3-4, 7:30am-5:30pm Thu-Fri. $26 per day for residents, $32 per day for non. springfieldparks.org. 503-4576. Nelson Center, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Science Brown Bag Program: Fireflies Jan 16, 12-1pm Wed. Dr. Tracy Evans presents general information about fi reflies and the results of her research project with Firefl y Watch. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785- 0037.

Lectures & Meetings AARP Chapter 195 Jan 14, 11am Mon. Featuring Ryan Franklin, Outreach Coordinator from the Illinois State Library presenting a program on the State Library. Business meeting at 2pm. Lunch available for $6. 529- 9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Jan 15, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Jan 4, 11, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546- 5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546- 7646.

Education Meeting Jan 8, 6pm Tue. Meetings held on the second Tuesday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St., 544-8115.

Financial Peace University Jan 16, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. Nine-week class curated by Dave Ramsey walks participants through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more. Cost of materials and resources.fpu.com. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Group Jan 16, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically-based support group seminar for those who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. Registration. Donation of cost of book. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.

Navy Club Sangamon Ship 32 Auxiliary Jan 10, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion of the auxiliary’s future plans and ways to help the community. Open to those with past or present family members in the water-borne forces. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Ave., 585-9132.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Jan 7, 9am Mon. Monthly meeting. Presentation titled “What’s going on at Lincoln Memorial Garden?” by Joel Horwede. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Voter Engagement Meeting Jan 3, 6pm Thu. Meetings held on the first Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Bulletin Board Beautiful Memories Remembrance Ceremony Jan 15, 10:30am Tue. For those who have lost loved ones. centralILseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Handmade Trivia Jan 9, 16, 7-9pm Wed. Donna Smargiassi will be doling out seven rounds featuring five questions per round. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams, 679-4157.

SSCI Extended Trip: Tournament of Roses Parade Jan 3-4, Thu-Fri. Tour of Southern California. Hosted by Senior Services of Central Illinois. $2,695 per person double; $3,315 per person single.ssoci.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Teen Advisory Board Jan 4, 5pm Fri. Ages 13-18 are invited to share ideas for community projects or activities. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Dr., Rochester, 498-8454.

Time Travel Trivia Jan 9, 7-9pm Wed. Four rounds of 10 questions related to movies, books, TV shows and science with a time travel theme. Six people per team. Costumes welcome. Hosted by Lincoln Library. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams, 679-4157.

Young at Heart Jan 8, 9:30-11:30am Tue. Featuring a program, short devotion and complimentary lunch. Open to all area seniors. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

History

Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Jan 3-16, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s 13.5 million-object Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. On display through Feb. 3. $5 adults ages 19- 64. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Tales from the Vault: Prohibition Jan 3, 12:30-1:30pm Thu. Program moderated by Erika Holst, curator of art and history, Illinois State Museum. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Auditions Hairspray Jan 5-6, Sat-Sun. Opening date is June 28. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Faith & Philosophy Faith and the Public Morality Jan 6, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by Eric T. Freyfogle, JD, Research Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.