600 E. State St, Jacksonville. For info, call 243-7151 or go to www.imaginearts.org.
Art Workshop with Leif Larson Mar 18, 7-10pm, Oshkosh artist Larson conducts a workshop in acrylics. $30, supplies included. The Imagine Foundation, 859 Grove St. For info, call 473-2726 or go to www.imaginearts.org. Jacksonville.
Artists Sought Mar 27, 5pm, Deadline to submit application and necessary materials to become a juried artist member of Prairie Art Alliance. Applications available at Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St or call 544-2787 or go to www.prairieart.org.
Blue Door Gallery 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, 11am- 3pm Sun, Offering 60 artists’ works, including jewelry, paintings, wood, florals, fiber art, etched glass and more. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St. www.bluedoorart.com.
Ceramic Lanterns Exhibit Mar 12-18, Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Featuring lanterns with cutouts of dragoflies, suns and moons by Vince Sansone of Florida. Prairie House, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. For info, call 546-1770.
Comic Book Images Mar 7-29, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Robert Atkins Marvel and DC comic book images on exhibit. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College, Jacksonville.
Ed Martin Art Exhibit Through Apr 30, 12-4pm, Local glass artist on exhibit in the Washington Park botanical dome with collaborations in metal from Darrin Miller and other metal artists. Free. Washington Park Botanical Dome, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. For more info, call 652-2873 or go to www.edmartinart.com.
J an Sorenson Exhibit Through Mar, 7am-4:30pm Mon- Fri, 9am-3pm Sun, Sorenson’s watercolor paintings on display. Trout Lily, 218 S. Sixth. www.troutlilycafe.com.
Morton Barker Paperweight Collection Large and prestigious collection of paperweights, most of which were created in post-Napoleonic France. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For info, call 782-7386 or go to www.museum.state.il.us.
Robert Morris Gallery Senior Exhibition Through Mar 20, 11am-6pm Mon-Thur, The public is invited to an opening reception of “Design is Beautiful,” a new exhibition featuring graphic design and fine art by Robert Morris students. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams. For more info, call 793- 4245.
Ted Rall: Search and Destroy Feb 26-Mar 23, 11am-6pm Mon- Thurs, Exhibition of cartoons by syndicated columnist and political cartoonist, Ted Rall. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health & Sciences Building 201, One University Plaza. For more info, call 206- 6506 or go to http://www.uis.edu/visualarts/Site /main.html.
The Revolution Music and Art Festival Through Apr. 20. Now looking for bands to fill slots for this year’s festival and artists willing to donate art work for the silent auction. The event is being held on Apr 24, 11am-7pm, $5-$7. Feitshans Academy Elementary School, 1101 S. 15th. For more info, call 816-1999 or go to www.myspace.com/therevolutionsyou.
Three Waubonsee Potters Mar 17-Apr 9, 8am-4pm, Joe Hernandez, Michelle Coakes and Shane Harris on exhibit. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery. Free. For info, call 786-2218.
FILM & TELEVISION
Inlaws and Outlaws Mar 13, 6:30pm, Documentary film with interviews of couples (gay and straight) about their relationship issues, etc. Free. Congregational Church (open and affirming) UCC, 520 W. College, Jacksonville.
War Made Easy Mar 23, 6-8pm, Reaches into the Orwellian memory hole to expose a 50-year pattern of government deception and media spring that has dragged the United States into many wars. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium. For info, call 206-6245.
Call for Entries Enter by Mar 16 for lowest fees. Jun 1 deadline. Route 66 Film Festival seeks films of all lengths and genres for Sept 19-20 festival in Springfield. For more info, call 793-3572 or go to online application at www.route66filmfestival.net.
Fasting from Fast Food Mar 13, 7-9pm, View the film “Super-Size Me” and explore some of the mental traps and ways to choose better nutrition. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd. $5 donation for healthy snacks. For more info, call 787-6927.
Liberty Brew & View Mar 17, 6:30-9:30pm, Body of War, a feature documentary about a returned Iraq veteran who comes to terms with his disability and his opposition to the war. Capital City Bar & Grill. www.bodyofwar.com
Liberty Brew and View Every third Tues, 6:30-7pm, Viewing of a political movie. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Email [email protected] to join the mailing list.
Movie Geeks Club Last Tues, 7pm, Watch classic, independent or foreign films you’re not likely to see in other theaters. Free. For info, call 391- 4503. Capital City Bar and Grill, 3149 Dirksen Pkwy. moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com.
Semi-Annual Film Day Mar 20, 6:30pm, Sherlock Holmes Society shows The Adventure of the Speckled Band at member homes. For info, call 546-8387 or 620-0042.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Every third Thurs, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 816-2117 or go to www.springfieldfilmcommission.com.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Expanding Horizons in Math, Science and Technology Mar 14, 8:45am-12:45pm, Hands-on conference for 6-8 grade girls and parents and teachers. Advance registration required, space is limited. PAC, University of Illinois at Springfield. For more info and to register, call 529-4165 or go to www.aauwil.org/springfield.
Baby Lapsit Every Mon, 10-10:45am, Learn bouncing, clapping, and lap riding stories, songs and rhymes designed to help babies develop pre-reading skills. Registration required. Lincoln Library, Youth Services Story Room, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 753-4900.
French Through Fun Mar 6, 10:30am-12pm, Bonjour Les Enfants new idioms, concentration games, Disney short films. Co-operative learning for ages 4 to 11. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe St. For more info, call 544-1289.
Mothers of Preschoolers Every second and fourth Wed, 9- 11:30am, An organization offering support, fellowship, and education for mothers and children ages 0-5. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd. For more info, call 529-3365.
Super Saturday at the Illinois State Museum March 14, 10am-4pm, Find out how skyscrapers are built, the duties of an architect, and different styles of buildings in Illinois. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 782-6044.
NATURE
Friends of Sangamon Valley Work Day Mar 14, 10am, Join George Rose and his crew for exotic species removal. Parking lot below Washington Park Carillon. For more info, call 787-1940. Also Mar 14, 9am-12pm, Fencing removal. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary. For info, call 525-1410 or 544-2473.
Gardeners Day 2009 Mar 21, 8am-12:05pm, Sessions include rain gardens and Lincoln era flowers and herbs and more. U of I Extension Building #30, Illinois State Fair, For more info or to register go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/d ownloads/15504.pdf.
Illinois Native Plant Society Meeting Mar 12, 6:30pm, Mindy Bumgarner presents on Galapagos Islands aand Peru. Illinois Audubon Society Headquarters, 2315 Clearlake Ave. Rain Forest Festival Feb 21-Mar 15, People of all ages are welcome on guided tours to learn about the rain forest, its inhabitants, products and more. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 Fayette Ave. For more info, call 753-6228.
Springfield Bonsai Society Every second Mon, 7-8 pm, Learn to style and grow your own trees with hands-on instruction from local bonsai artists. Washington Park Botanical Garden. For more info, call 652-9619 or go to www.geocities.com/springfieldillinoisbonsai.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 3pm, Adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families recovery group. 24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. For info go to www.adultchildren.org.
Asperger Support Group First Thur, 7 pm, Asperger Syndrome Support and Awareness of Central Illinois meeting with Dr. Karen Kirkendall. UIS, VPA Building, Rm 153.
BLS (CPR) for Healthcare Providers Mar 12, 5-8pm, This course is for healthcare providers or students enrolled in a healthcare field of study. Adult, Infant, Child CPR will be covered, as well as choking. Preregistration required. $30. Memorial Medical Center, 901 N. First St. For more info, call 800- 510-3205 or go to www.memorialmedical.com.
Colorectal Cancer Programs/Kits Mar 25, 12-1pm, Free testing kits handed out half hour before and after program. St. John’s Dove Conference Center, 619 E. Mason S. For info, call 544-6464 ext. 45591. Also, free kits available by drive through 3:30-5:30pm, Memorial Medical Center at the Sangamon County Health Department (back parking lot), 2501 Dirksen Parkway. For info, call 535-3100. Also at Passavant Area Hospital, program is in meeting room 5, kits available 9- 11am. Call 245-9541, ext. 3296. www.rcpil.org.
Erinn Earth’s Beginners Yoga Every Tue, Apr 15-29, 6:30- 7:30pm, Sign up now for a threeclass series to inform you about Yoga. What it is and isn’t and how to incorporate it’s healing power into your life. Swami trained with 14 years experience. $30 Red School Mall, 1275 Wabash. www.myspace.com/erinnearthyoga
Fully Fertile Book Club Every Wed, through May 20, 7- 8:30pm, Book club based on the book “Fully Fertile: A Holistic 12week plan for Optimal Fertility.” Free. Fully Fertile Book Club, 907 Clocktower Dr. Suite C. For more info, call 546-3522 or go to www.inharmonyacupuncture.net.
GROW Every Thur, 3pm, A 12-step mental health group for coping with life’s problems. People’s Storefront Church, 1109 E. Ash St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides available, call 523-5433.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a
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