Books & Authors

Local Author Visit Jan 22, 7pm Tue. Local author, Sarah Angleton, will talk about her historical novel that explores the story of the Egyptian mummies and several papyrus scrolls that arrived in 1833 in New York from the Valley of the Kings. Free. jaxpl.org. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Pondicherry Lodge Sherlock Holmes Society Jan 19, 9am Sat. Discussion of The Adventure of the Dancing Men. Free. sherlock.lolopop.org. 217-546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-726-6330.

Theater & Comedy

Barefoot in the Park Jan 18-20, 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., 217-523-2787.

Comedian Steve Sabo Jan 19, 7-8:30pm Sat. The caffeinated voice of reason has performed for crowds as large as 5,000 and as small as two. $12.50 cash only at door or prepaid online. Add $2.50 for guaranteed table seating. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 217- 482-5233.

Drew Hastings Jan 18, 8-9:30pm Fri. Comedy show by a comedian, farmer and mayor. $26 VIP, $21 general admission. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 217- 482-5233.

Steve Kramer Jan 18-19, 7:30pm Fri, 9:30pm Sat. Steve Kramer is known as the Renaissance Man of the 21st century and a man of 100 voices. Tickets are $18 for VIP or $16 for general seating. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 217-391-JOKE.

Theater Crew Interviews Jan 22, 6pm Tue. Crew interviews for Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone slated for April 12-14 and 18-20. Open to all. uis.edu. 217-206-6600. UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-7529.

Music: General Events

Carillon Winter Concerts Jan 20, 23, 27, 30, 2pm Sun, 12pm Wed. Carillonneur Carlo van Ulft will be playing classical, folk and popular music. Free and all ages are welcome.carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.

Mid-Day Music Mini Concert Jan 23, 12:15pm Wed. Millikin University music faculty, Sam Gingher and Pei-I Wang, will present a fourhanded piano performance. Free.decaturarts.org. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Music Under the Dome Jan 20, 4pm Sun. Dan Hickey and Tyler Kivel will perform a program of works by Leonard Bernstein and his contemporaries in celebration of his 100th birthday concert season. Free. jaxpl.org. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

The Christian Gospel Singers Jan 23, 30, 10am Wed. All are welcome. 217-303-2422. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

Well-Strung Singing String Quartet Jan 19, 8pm Sat. Based in New York City, this ensemble fuses classical music with contemporary pop. Tickets $30 in advance and $35 day of show. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Dance

Dance for Hope Jan 18, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every third 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, 217- 522-9106.

Art & Architecture

Cocktails and Creations: Acrylic Pour and More Jan 17, 6-8pm Thu. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Inhabited Exhibition Jan 18-19, 22-26, 12-7pm Fri- Sat, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed, 12- 7pm Thu-Sat. Featuring Skyler McGee, Rick Larimore and Kate Worman-Becker. The gallery will also have work by over 85 exhibition artists and new work will be featured in the BACKdoor gallery. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Inhabited Opening Reception Jan 18, 5-7pm Fri. Featuring the work of Skyler McGee, Rick Larimore and Kate Worman- Becker. Refreshments. Free.springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 544-2787.

Film & Television

Science Fair Screening Jan 20, 22, 1pm Sun, 7pm Tue. The second fi lm 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. 217- 523-2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Blvd., 888-262-4386.

Stranger Things Jan 20, 6:30-8:30pm Sun. A ‘Christ in the Culture’ discussion of “Stranger Things,” the popular Netfl ix original series. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-787-2323.

Children’s Corner

Funshop Spring Program Jan 22, 6-7:15pm Tue. Funshop is an early education program for parents and children together serving ages 14 mo. to 5 years. Morning and evening classes are available. Funshop is sponsored by the Springfield Park District. friendsoffunshop.wordpress.com Funshop, 1601 North 5th St, 217-753-6234.

Nature

Nature Hike & Potluck Jan 20, 1-3pm Sun. Springfi eld Audubon Society will host a guided nature hike followed by their annual meeting and a potluck. Open to the public, dress for the weather and bring a dish to share. Free. springfieldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

Young Explorers Club Jan 19, 11am Sat. Sponsored by the Morgan County Audubon Society, a chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, and the Jacksonville Public Library. Students of all ages are invited to join. Free. 217-243-8457. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Lectures & Meetings

Breakfast Optimist Club Jan 18, 25, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

Financial Peace University Jan 23, 30, 6:30-7:30pm Wed, 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, 217-636-8463.

Heads Up Group (for individuals with traumatic head injuries) Jan 20, 2-4pm Sun. Free. scil.org. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-523-2587.

Hope for Helpers Jan 19, 26, 12-1pm Sat. A peer support group for social workers, therapists, counselors and other helping professionals. Prevention First Inc., 2800 Montvale Dr., 217-793-7353.

Jobs and Job Training for Minorities and Women Meeting Jan 21, 12pm Mon. Held on the third Monday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 217-717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 217-544-1424.

Keto With Kynda and Mark Jan 22, 6:30-8:30pm Tue. 217- 299-1099. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

N'tosake Jan 24, 6pm Thu. Women’s leadership team meetings held on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 217-717- 1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 217-544- 1424.

Post-Polio Group Jan 19, 10am-12pm Sat. Free. scil.org. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-523-2587.

Restorative Justice Meeting Jan 17, 6:30pm Thu. Held on the third Thursday of every month. A partnership between the Faith Coalition for the Common Good and the Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center. faithcoalition-il.org. 217-717- 1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 217-544- 1424.

Bulletin Board

2019 Conservation Cropping Seminar Jan 23, 8am Wed. Soil sustainability author David Montgomery and retired Natural Resources Conservation Service agronomist Ray Archuleta will host a conservation cropping seminar. Topics will include cover crops, nutrient management and soil health. $20/$10 student includes lunch. ccswcd.com. 309-738-7227. Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Jan 21, 7:30am Mon. Sponsored by the Frontiers International- Springfield Club. The keynote speaker will be Tracey L. Meares, J.D. Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law and a founding director of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School. Limited ticket availability from any Frontiers member. springfieldfrontiers.org. 217-899-0800. Wyndham at Springfi eld City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 217-789-1530.

APL Pet Adoptions Jan 19-20, 26-27, 11am-4pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun. Cats available 11-4pm. Dogs available 12- 3pm. apl-shelter.org. 217- 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Bingo Nights Jan 23, 30, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. Minimum of 10 people, maximum of 30 people. Free event for people of all abilities from ages 8+. Free. springfieldparks.org 217-503- 4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217- 585-2941.

Blood Drive Jan 19, 10:30am-2pm Sat. All presenting donors will receive a voucher to redeem for a t-shirt. chatham.lib.il.us. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 217-483-2713.

Board Game Night Jan 24, 7-9pm Thu. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams St., 217-679-4157.

Family Sign Language Jan 17, 6pm Thu. Cassandra Merideth will be teaching the fundamentals of sign language. Open to all ages. Registration required. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Dr., Rochester, 217-498-8454.

Friends of Chatham Library Winter Book and Bake Sale Jan 19, 9am-3pm Sat. The Winter Book and Bake Sale features hard cover and paperback books for readers of all ages, plus tasty bakery items. During the final hour of the book sale, shoppers can fill a bag with books for just $2.00. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 217-483-2713.

Graduate School Fair Jan 23, 3-5:30pm Wed. UIS will showcase its 20 master’s degree programs during the annual event. Attendees receive a $60 application fee waiver and will have an opportunity to speak with academic program chairs. uis.edu. 217-206-6153. UIS Student Union Ballroom, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., 217-206- 4782.

Handmade Trivia Jan 23, 30, 7-9pm Wed. Donna Smargiassi will be doling out seven rounds featuring fi ve questions per round. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams St., 217-679-4157.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Albert Einstein, and You Jan 21, 3pm Mon. Millikin University welcomes Dr. Willie Rockward, president of the National Society of Black Physicists, for a public presentation. Free. millikin.edu. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur.

MLK/Community Day Jan 21, 9am-5pm Mon. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Refugees and Global Migration Jan 22, 7:30pm Tue. Led by Illinois College Professor Winston Wells, this is a part of an 8 week discussion series that addresses critical global issues. The 2019 Briefi ng Book that is used for the discussions is available for $32. Nationally sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. Free. ic.edu. 217-245-3089. Illinois College Baxter Hall, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Sight and Sound Trivia Night Jan 19, 6-10pm Sat. Join the Junior League of Springfield and help decrease food insecurity in the process. BYO food and drink. Advance tickets with fees $12.61/individual or $107.62/ team. jlsil.org. 217-544-5557. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry Dr., 546-3527.

Springfield Ball Charter School Trivia Night Jan 19, 6-10pm Sat. For adults 21+. Table reservations by Jan. 12. 217-502-2332. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Food Winter Farmers Market Jan 19, 9am-1pm Sat. A onestop shop for winter meals. Free admission. 217-528-1563. The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St., 217-528-5100.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Jan 20, 8am-1pm Sun. $5 adults, $3 children, free to children under 4. 217-725-8413. St. Joseph the Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 217-483-3772.

Politics Alderman Chuck Redpath Event Jan 17, 5-8pm Thu. Featuring live music by Casey Cantrall and complimentary chili. Free. dewchilli.com. 217-670-2530. Dew Chilli #2, 2690 S. Dirksen Pkwy., 217-679-1910.

History Adventure Field Trip Camp Jan 21, 7:30-5:30am Mon. Travel to the Illinois State Museum. Cost includes admission price and transportation. Meet at the Nelson Center and bring a packed lunch. Minimum of 10 people/maximum of 26. Ages 4-22. $40 resident/$50 nonresident. springfieldparks.org. 217-503-4576. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Jan 17-30, 12-4:30pm Sun, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat. 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. Through Feb. 3. $5 adults ages 19-64. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-782-7386. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217- 782-7386.

How Illinois Became a State Jan 17, 7pm Thu. Presented by award-winning Springfield writer and reporter Tara McClellan McAndrew. jaxpl.org. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Servants Tour Jan 18, 6pm Fri. Edwards Place servants describe their duties and share gossip about the Edwards family as they take you through the house, including the cellar and attic. $10 SAA members, $15 non. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523- 2631.

Springfield Civil War Round Table Jan 17, 7pm Thu. Gene Walker will present the program, A Farm Boy in the Civil War. Free. 904-314-0169. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 217-965-5443.

Auditions Open Auditions Jan 22, 7pm Tue. Cold readings from the script of Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Limited number of scripts available for 24 hour checkout at the front desk of Brookens Library. uis.edu. 217-206-6600. UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-7529.

Health Brain Health Jan 17, 12:20am Thu. A presentation on brain health by Christie Goleman, MSW, LCSW with Advanced Healthcare Services, LLC. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

Faith & Philosophy

Finding the Pathway to Unity Jan 18, 7-8:30pm Fri.