Art & Architecture

Inhabited Feb 28-Mar 6. Featuring Skyler McGee, Rick Larimore and Kate Worman-Becker. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

Jeanine Coupe Ryding Exhibition Feb 28, 9am-4:30pm Thu Thursday, The exhibition will feature 25 large scale prints, 5 artist books and 8 collages from the last 10 years. 217-558-6696. $5 adults ages 19-64. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Pottery with Kirby Drennan Feb 28, 7-9pm Thu. Explore hand-building, use of the wheel, glazing and firing. Class limited to 8 students. $55 members, $60 non. strawnartgallery.org. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

We are Illinoisans Exhibition Feb 28-Mar 31, 9am- 4:30pm, Sun 12-4:30pm. An exhibition highlighting immigrants to Illinois from the 18th century to today through photos, objects, and life stories. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-782-7152. $5 adults 19-64. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Signs of Life Mar 1, 10am Fri, Chicago artist Jason Watts. decaturarts.org. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Sing Muses Exhibition Through Mar 31.This exhibition looks at artwork from the museum’s permanent collection that narrates a story for us. Artists include Stanley Bly, Henry Darger, Glen C. Davies, Nicole Gordon, George Klauba, Shirley Mann, Nancy Plotkin, Filemon Santiago and Kevin Veara. $5 adults 19-64. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Wheel Throwing Mar 2, 6-8pm Sat, Up to four pieces thrown with B-mix clay, fired and dip glazed. 10 seats available. $20 members; $30 non. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787.

From Earth, Life Mar 3-31, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat. Ceramic and concrete sculptures by artist Dan Johnson. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

Oil Painting with Jason Wolters Mar 5, 5:30-7:30pm Tue. For high school and adult learners of all levels. Class limited to 8 students. $40 members, $45 non. strawnartgallery.org. strawnartgallery.org/. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

Bulletin Board

March Legal Aid for Seniors Mar 1 and 6, 9am-3pm Fri and Wed, Warren Benning of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is accepting appointments to assist seniors with Legal matters. Call 528-4035 to schedule an appointment. centralilseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St.

Morgan-Scott CEO Trivia Night Mar 1, 5:30pm Fri. Catered meal at 6:00 p.m. Trivia at 7:00 p.m. Silent auction. $200 per table of 8, $25 per person. limited tickets for sale. 217-473-3499. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville, 675-2720.

Open Mic with a Mission Mar 2, 6-8pm Sat Saturday, All donations benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Piano available, cafe setting. Food and drink available for purchase. hopeforspringfield.org. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 217-546-6951.

Preview Day at UIS Mar 2, 10am-2pm Sat. Breakfast, campus tour and raffle. Meet faculty and find out about how UIS supports academic success and enriches student life. Tips on admissions testing and transferring credits. Free. uis. edu. Free. University of Illinois at Springfield, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Trivia Night Mar 2, 6-10pm Sat, $10 per person, limit 10 per table. rivertonvillagelibrary.org. 217- 629-6353. Riverton Knights of Columbus, 335 S. Fourth St., Riverton, 629-9018.

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

Handmade Trivia Mar 6, 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 St., 217-679-4157.

Lectures & Meetings

Into el beautiful norte: Reflections on the Browning of the Midwest. Feb 28, 5pm Thu. Presented by Santiago Vaquera-V·squez, Ph.D., who is an unrepentant border crosser, former DJ, writer, painter and academic. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 217-424- 6211.

Hope for Helpers Mar 2, 12-1pm Sat. A peer support group for social workers, therapists, counselors and other helping professionals. prevention.org. Prevention First, Inc., 2800 Montvale Dr., 217-793-7353.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Mar 4, 9am Mon. Monthly meeting. Presentation by Jennifer Fishburn. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 217-522-4415.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Mar 5, 5:15pm Tue, Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 217- 544-9049.

Children’s Corner

Story Time Feb 28, 11am-12pm Thu. It has been proven that reading to children improves their vocabulary, focus and helps foster curiosity. Join us for a short story time in the Little Free Lincoln Library. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971- 4435.

Kids Express 6-9-year-olds Mar 2, 10-11am Sat. Variations of painting and drawing will be explored as will using several techniques to create ceramic pieces. $35 members, $40 non. strawnartgallery.org. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

Pottery 10-12-year-olds Mar 2, 11am-12:30pm Sat. Basic techniques of hand building with clay and use of the wheel, plus advanced instructions for continuing students. $35 members, $40 non. strawnartgallery.org. strawnartgallery.org/. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

Tots Variety 3-5-year-olds Mar 2, 9-10am Sat. Young artists will explore hand building with clay, painting and drawing. $35 members, $40 non. strawnartgallery.org. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.

Women in Art Super Saturday Mar 2, 11am-3pm Sat. In honor of Women’s History Month, view and learn about the art of women from Illinois and beyond. Crafts, games and more. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217- 782-6044. $5 adults 19-64. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Sensory Friendly Times Mar 3, 10am-12pm Sun. We will turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971- 4435.

Casimir Pulaski Day Mar 4, 10pm Mon. Kidzeum will be open for the school holiday. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971- 4435.

Theater & Comedy

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Mar 1-3, 8pm Fri-Sun. This slapstick farce is regarded by many as a high point in the history of Broadway musical comedy. $18/$20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

Comedian Jimmy McHugh Mar 1-2, 8-9:30pm Fri, 7-8:30pm Sat. With this show the audience can expect to be able to relate to and laugh about the topics about daily life. $12.50 prepaid online or cash only at the door.mclimits.com. 217-899-7128. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 217-482-5233.

Shawn Banks Mar 1, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri. Shawn has a slanted point of view of every day life. $17 VIP, $15 general seating. 391- JOKE. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 217- 391-JOKE.

Music: General Events

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Mar 1, 8-10pm Fri. Concert by one of the world’s greatest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s classical music. $49+. uispac.com. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160.

Carillon Winter Concerts Mar 3, 6, 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.

Film & Television

Shoplifters Mar 1, 7-9pm Fri. A Japanese couple stuck with inadequate incomes avail themselves of the fruits of shoplifting to make ends meet. uis.edu. 217-206-4762. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

The Guilty Mar 3 and 5, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue. The eighth film in the Molly Schlich Independent and International Film Series. Single showing: $8 adults, $4 students with ID. 217-523-2631. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Blvd., 888- 262-4386.

Mystery Movie Monday Mar 4, 7pm Mon. A mystery film shown the first Monday of the month, Jan-May. Films will span from the early 20th century to contemporary titles.atthelegacy.com. atthelegacy. com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Books & Authors

Hiking the Keystone XL Pipeline: A 1700-Mile Eco- Adventure Feb 28, 6pm Thu. A talk by award-winning author Ken Ilgunas, a professional travel and environmental writer. 217-206-8507. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6605.

Children’s Book Sale Mar 2, 10am-2pm Sat Saturday, All books are .50 each. Picture books and chapter books, hardback and paperbacks. In celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday. lincolnlibrary.com. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Journalist, Storyteller and Author Sam Quinones Mar 5, 7pm Tue. A communitywide conversation on his most recent book, Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic. Free. millikin.edu. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 217-424- 6211.

A Novel Idea: From Pen to Published Mar 6, 6:30pm Wed. Learn the steps of creating a novel from putting an idea on paper through publishing. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Faith & Philosophy

Finding the Pathway to Unity Mar 1, 7-8:30pm Fri Friday, Presentation and discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. springfieldbahai.org. Free. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 217-544-9595.

World Day of Prayer Mar 1, 1:30-3pm Fri. 217-679- 1216. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 217-525-1866.

The Faith We Sing Mar 3, 10:30-11:30am Sun. We’ll explore music’s role in shaping and transforming our communities with Rev. Jason Shelton, one of our leading composers and musicians. aluuc.org. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Companions on the Journey Mar 4, 11:30am-1pm Mon. Steven Spearie, a newspaper staff writer will discuss the spiritual aspects of the news, whether secular or religious in content. chiaracenter.org. $20.00 covers the cost of lunch, presentation and time to spend on the grounds for the afternoon. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 217-523-0901.

History Lincoln Colored Home Presentation Feb 28, 11:30am-1:30pm Thu. A presentation by four local black youths about their efforts to help restore the historic Lincoln Colored Home, Springfield’s first black orphanage. Donations accepted. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Paul Mickey Learning Series Lecture Mar 6, 7-8:30pm Wed. Excavating a Langford House at Noble-Wieting, McLean County, presented by Dr. Logan Miller, assistant professor of anthropology at ISU. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Spring Semester 2019 Faculty Scholarship Series Mar 6, 5-6pm Wed. Michael Cheney, a UIS professor specializing in communications, media and politics, popular music and society, will present “Are We There Yet? Bits and Bytes of the History of Presidential Campaign Advertising in the Internet Age.” Free. uis.edu. UIS Public Affairs Center, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Health Staying Active in All Seasons Mar 5, 7-8pm Tue. Becky Schafer will present information about how to be active all year. Free. jaxpl.org. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Environment Burn Crew Training Mar 2, 1-5pm Sat.Classroom and field training session to train for Friends of Sangamon Valley projects or your own. Dress appropriately,. Advance registration. Must register by calling Vern 525.1410. Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary, 9560 Withers Road, Loami.

Funks Grove Natural Landmark Hike Mar 3, 1:30-3:30pm Sun. Join the Sierra Club for a 2-mile hike through the prairie and sugar groves. $1.50 to help pay for maintenance of the preserve. 217-899-9996. Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 East Road, McLean, 309-874-2174.

Food Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Mar 2, 7-11am Sat. Pancake and sausage breakfast with a bake sale of homemade baked goods. $7, $3 for ages 12 and under. Tickets available in advance and at the door. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd., 217-523-5212.

Annual Chicken Noodle Dinner Mar 3, 11am-4pm Sun. Annual Chicken Noodle Dinner. Menu includes chicken noodles, green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, dessert and drink. 50/50 drawing and gift basket raffle. $8.00 at the door. Dine in or carry out. springfieldmasonic.org, 217- 585-1747. Springfield Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road, 217-793-7728.

Holiday Happenings Mardi Gras Mar 2, 6-11pm Sat. Dancing, games, auctions and Cajun food. Admission includes dinner, beer and soda. sangamon-prairie.com. Prairie View Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 217- 483-7999.

Sports & Fitness Indoor Archery Ministry Mar 4, 6-8pm Mon. Shoot for fun or for competition. Three-D targets with ASA scoring. All ages are welcome. athenschristian.net. Free. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636- 8463.

Fairs & Festivals Sangamon County Fair Pre- Party Mar 2, 6-10pm Sat. Come and get ready for the 2019 county fair season. Our fair pre-party will have live music by Miles Station, food, beer and a live auction. Admission at the door. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 W. Birch St., New Berlin, 488-2685.

Dance Dance for Hope Mar 1, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance. $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.

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