Books & Authors

Paperback Book Sale Apr 13, 10am-2pm Sat. Friends of Lincoln Library. All paperbacks are .50 each. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Pondicherry Lodge Meeting Apr 13, 9am Sat. The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton. The public is invited. 546- 8387. sherlock.lolopop.org. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 217-726-6330.

Spoken Word

Poetry Open Mic Apr 17, 6-8pm Wed. Sign up to read some poetry, prose, non-fiction or just relax and listen at this Springfield Poets & Writers monthly event. springfieldpoetsandwriters.com. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528- 1901.

Theater & Comedy

80’s Club LaCage Apr 13, 7pm Sat. A fun-filled evening of drag, music and comedy. Deanna Knight and Mahogany Knight host the show, Mature audiences. A full cash bar will be available. $15-$35. phoenixcenterspringfield.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217- 523-2787.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone Apr 12-14, 18-20, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. The odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-7529.

Hunchback of Notre Dame: A New Musical Apr 12-14, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Admission. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523- 2787.

The King and I Apr 15, 7:30-9:30pm Mon. Musical set in 1860s Bangkok tells the story of the unconventional, tempestuous relationship that developed between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher $29+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160.

Music: General

Events Brown Bag Concert Apr 17, 12:15-12:45pm Wed. The Brown Bag Concert series features a variety of musical artists during Lent. Free. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311.

Carillon Winter Concerts Apr 14, 17, 21, 24, 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.

Music at the Museum - Suzie Vinnick Apr 11, 7-9pm Thu. Monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo. museumconcerts.com. 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Three Dog Night Apr 13, 8-10pm Sat. $39+. uispac.com. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Dance

Cinderella Apr 13, 12am Sat. Presented by the Springfi eld Ballet Company. springfieldballetco.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

Dance for Hope Apr 12. Ballroom dance night 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, 217-522-9106.

Art & Architecture

Life Drawing Workshop Apr 12, 6-9pm Fri. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Pathways to Watercolor Apr 11-12, 15-19, 22-24, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Featuring paintings from Quincy natives Sandy Meyer and Robert Mejer, and Springfield resident Rod Buffi ngton, who is also curating the show. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Wright Angles/ New Perspectives Apr 11-14, 9am-4pm Thu-Sun. Featuring the work of four photographers inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. Doug Carr, Ron McDonald, Virginia Scott and Kirk Sewell. Free. 217-788- 9452. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 217- 782-6776.

Children’s Corner

Sensory Friendly Times Apr 16, 10am-12pm Tue. 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 of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 217-971-4435.

Nature

Adventures with Birds Apr 12, 5:30pm Fri. LLCC professor Tony Rothering will lead a dinner lecture about bird banding and learning to identify birds. $40 includes meal, tax, tip and donation to the society. Reservations. 217-947-2238. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 217-947-2100.

Assessing Trees After Natural Disasters Apr 11, 6:30-8pm Thu. Learn how the Illinois Strike Team does Tree Risk Assessment after natural disasters. Illinois Native Plant Society, Central Chapter. Free. ill-inps.org. 217-971-1615. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217-544- 2473.

Guided Nature Hike Apr 18, 6pm Thu. Led by Nick Klobuchar, the focus will be on early spring migrants. Dress for the weather. Boots are recommended. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

Trail Interpretation Workshop Apr 11, 9am-12pm Thu. Volunteers will lead an interpretive hike and share their knowledge and experiences on the trails of the sanctuary. Discussion will follow. Bring a brown bag lunch. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 217-544-2473.

Woodland Wildflower Sale Apr 13-14, 8:30am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Native shrubs and flowers. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-529-1111.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Apr 16, 23, 5:15pm Tue, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 217-544-9049.

Artificial Intelligence Workshop Apr 17, 5:30pm Wed. Part of the Student Technology, Arts and Research Symposium. go.uis.edu/stars. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Legacy Planning Apr 11, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Learn the importance of legacy planning and having a will. Free. 217-652- 0386. Riverton Village Library, 1200 E. Riverton Road, Riverton, 217-629-6353.

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Apr 12, 19, 7am Fri. Meets every Friday. Visitors are welcome. 217-546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 217-546-7646.

UIS Student Technology, Arts and Research Symposium Apr 17-19, 4-7pm Wed, 5-10pm Thu, 9am-2pm Fri. Students will showcase their research and creative activities through short talks, poster presentations, art exhibitions, musical and theatrical performances. David Gunkel is the keynote speaker. University of Illinois at Springfield, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Bulletin Board

2019 Habitat Homeowners Program Informational Sessions Apr 17, 12pm Wed. Learn about the program, how to qualify and how to apply. 2019 applications will be accepted through May 31. You must attend a session to apply to the program. Reservations. Free. habitatsangamon.com. 523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787- 7209.

30th Annual Hope Easter Run Apr 14, 12pm Sun. Lincoln Land Chapter ABATE. Meet at County Market Dirksen and South Grand. 217-737-6139. abate-il.org/lincolnland. County Market, Dirksen and S. Grand.

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 13-14, 20, 11am Sat-Sun. Cats 11 am-4 pm. Dogs 12-3 pm. All animals will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and have received all ageappropriate vaccinations by the time of adoption. apl-shelter.org. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Bingo Nights Apr 17, 24, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. Min. of 10 people, max. of 30. Free event for people of all abilities ages 8+. springfieldparks.org 217-503- 4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217- 585-2941.

Buzzed Bingo Apr 16, 7-9pm Tue. There will be 8 rounds and the winner of each round will win prizes from fabulous downtown businesses. Free. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., 406 E. Adams St., 217-679-4157.

Credit Coaching Workshops Apr 16, 12-1pm Tue. Sangamon County Community Resources is offering a free, monthly credit coaching workshop over to anyone who lives in Sangamon County. Free. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Avenue East, 217-535-3100 or 888-217- 3505.

Handmade Trivia Apr 17, 24, 7-9pm Wed, 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.

Indiana Amish Country Extended Trip Apr 24, Wed. centralILseniors.org. 217-503-4629. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 217-528-4035.

May Friendship Day Apr 23, 1pm Tue. Sponsored by the Church Women United of Springfi eld. Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J. David Jones Pkwy, 217-726- 5988.

PFLAG monthly meeting Apr 15, 7-8:30pm Mon. PFLAG meets on the third Monday of every month, offering support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families & friends. Free and snacks provided. aluuc.org. 217-801-2698. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Queer Poets of Color: Undocupoets and Migrant Literary Activism Apr 11, 4pm Thu. With Christopher Soto. A part of the ECCE Speaker Series. Free.uis.edu. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Shred Event and Food Drive Apr 13, 9-11am Sat. Help prevent identity theft risk by destroying old documents. Please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Central Illinois Food Bank. Sponsored by Koch, Sylvia and Associates. Ameriprise Financial, 2621 Montega Dr., 787-2435.

Springfield Jaycees Annual Lawn Mower Clinic Apr 13, 9am-12pm Sat. $60 includes inspection to check filters, change spark plugs, sharpen blades and change oil as necessary (filters replaced at an additional cost). Push mowers only. O’Reilly Auto Parts West, 1501 W. Jefferson St., 793-1872.

Food

Historic Marbold Farmstead Association Dinner Apr 20, 5:30pm Sat. Dinner along with silent and live auctions. Music by Wild Columbine. Tickets $30 in advance. 217-413-1820; 217- 341-0757. historic-marboldfarmstead.org. Indian Creek Farmstead and Pumpkin Patch, 19468 Curtis Black Top Road, Petersburg, 217-717-4401.

Roasted Hot Pots and Pork Apr 13, 3-9pm Sat. Glaze a raku pot and enjoy a hog roast dinner. Live music. $30 admission and pot, $20 admission only, $15 children 12 and under. Price increases after noon of day prior. Preregister. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Special Recreation Cooking Class Apr 11, 6-7pm Thu. Learn the basics of cooking. Ages 8+ $8 residents, $10 non. 217-503- 4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217- 585-2941.

Politics

Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future Apr 11, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion leader UIS professor of political science Ali Nizamuddin. Free. Great Decisions 2019 Briefing Book is available for purchase $25. 217-793-0040. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311.

The Middle East: Regional Disorder Apr 18, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion leader will be UIS emeritus professor of political science Stephen Schwark, PhD. Great Decisions 2019 Briefing Book is available for purchase at $25. Free. 793-0040. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311.

History

Harvesting History Apr 16, 5:30-7:30pm Tue. Explores both the colorful past and future of the U of I History Harvest and state and local history initiatives in the works at UIS. Assistant Professor of History Devin Hunter will be the speaker. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.

Lincoln’s Assassination at Ford's Theatre Apr 18, 7pm Thu. Tim Good discusses his research and book on a collection of accounts from a variety of theatergoers and play cast members at Ford’s Theater. Free. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 217-965-5443.

Oral History for Beginners Apr 11, 6:30pm Thu. Discussion about the ins and outs of oral history for the beginner and information about the awardwinning project Detroit 67: Looking Back to Move Forward. Free. jaxpl.org. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 217-243- 5435.

Taking the Cold War to Outer Space Apr 12, 12am Fri. Historian Douglas Brinkley will discuss the scramble to reach the moon. Members $10-$60, $15-$65 non. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

The Assassination and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Apr 13, 2-4pm Sat. Created by Todd VanBeck and presented by Timothy Good, superintendent of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Dessert reception follows. Reservations by Apr 5. Free. 544-7461. Boardman- Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-544- 4646.

Auditions

Mature Mob Auditions Apr 13, 1pm Sat. Singers, dancers and musicians aged 50+ wanted to audition for the 2019 Mature Mob Show featuring 1950’s music. 753-1465. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St., 528- 4035.

Health

End Game Apr 16, 6pm Tue. An Academy Award-nominated documentary about end-of-life care. A discussion about advance care planning initiatives will follow. Free. Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller St., 217-788-3000.

Faith & Philosophy

Finding the Pathway to Unity Apr 12, 7-8:30pm Fri. Presentation and discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free. 217- 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 217-544-9595.

Meditations on Grace Apr 14, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Rev. Sarah Richards, from the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, traces Unitarian, Universalist and Unitarian Universalist understandings of grace that give insight into our lives. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

Spirituality and the Environment Apr 14, 4:30-6:30pm Sun. In celebration of Earth Month with Anne Logue from Sustainable Springfield. Interfaith devotional service. Free. 217- 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 217-544-9595.

True Love Church Interfaith Service Apr 11, 6:30-8pm Thu. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 217-528-4311.

Sports & Fitness

Couch to 5k or More Apr 18, 6-7pm Thu. Dip your toes into the world of running with the Springfield Road Runners Club. Free. st-johns. org/go217. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 217- 544-1751.

Get Golf-Ready Apr 16, 18, 23, Tue, Thu. A series of four 1-hour group golf lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and taught by PGA and LPGA professionals. $90 adults, $75 juniors. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 700 E. Lake Shore Dr., 786-4111.