THE CALENDAR
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UPCOMING MUSIC
EVENTS
Cupid’s Kiss St Jude’s Benefit Feb 7, 7-11pm, Valentine Party benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Live celebrity auction, wine tasting, door prizes, entertainment by Music Express, merchandise, more. $20 per person. Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St. For more info, call 899-5676 or go to www.stjudefans.org.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Comic Book Convention Feb 8, 10am-4pm, Dealers will have a huge variety of comic books new and old, as well as toys and related collectibles for sale. Dealers will also buy comic books. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St. For more info, call (309)-657-1599 or go to www.epguides.com/comics.
WUMC’s Annual Book Sale Feb 7, 8pm, book sale, 10am, lunch, Buy books and enjoy a chilli soup lunch. Williamsville United Methodist Church, Williamsville. For more info, call 566-3614.
THEATER & COMEDY
Donnie B's Comedy Show Feb 6-7, 7:30 and 9:15pm, Comedian Steve Hirst stand-up show. $13 general admission, $15 VIP. Donnie B's Funny Bone, 2937 West White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 391-JOKE.
Our American Cousin Feb 6,7,13 and 14, 8pm, Feb 8, 2 and 7pm, Feb 15, 2pm, A comedy about a British family who is visited by their illmannered American cousin. $13 adults/$12 seniors/children. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sith St. For more info, call 523- 2787.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Feb 5-7, 7:30pm, Feb 8, 2pm, The play is based on the book by C.S. Lewis. Features more than 40 elementary and junior high students and adults from Jacksonville and surrounding communities including Chapin, Meredosia, Beardstown, Winchester,Waverly, Chatham and Springfield. $10 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, Jacksonville. For more info, call 245-1402.
Comedian Tom Mabe Feb 6, 8pm, Feb 7, 7:15 and 9:30pm, Famous for his pranks on telemarketers, Tom Mabe headlines. $15, $17 VIP. Mason City Limits, Mason City. For more info, call 482-5233 or go to www.mclimits.com.
National Acrobats of China Feb 8, 3pm, See the best of China’s marital arts, illusion and acrobats set to traditional music. $32 or $37. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. For more info, call 206-6160.
Tea with Mrs. Lincoln Feb 8 and 15, 12pm, Springfield Theatre Center will be hosting a “Tea with Mrs. Lincoln” prior to the Sunday performances of Our American Cousin. $30 includes the tea and the show. Boardroom, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Mon -Fri, 12-1pm, Hear the sounds of local musicians Jaigh Lowder, Kathyrn Raistrick, Bill Laymon, Ben Bedford and Lucas Westcott. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 391- 0101.
Expressions in the Dark Denim and Diamonds Party Feb 6, 9:45pm, 1-3am, after set, Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Expressions in the Dark with the new host Explicit and DJ Tone. Hear the latest music and the best spoken word artists in Illinois. $10. Charles and Limey’s, 620 S. First St. For more info, call 522-6300.
Fire It Up Party Feb 7, 9pm-1am, Cupid’s Kiss After Party featuring singer/songwriter/Chrome Shop Mafia artist Matt Colemanwith special guests Jenni DeMarco & Borderline. Prizes throughout the evening. $10/$5 if attending Cupid’s Kiss. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S Dirksen Parkway. For more info, call 899-5676 or go to www.stjudefans.org.
Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Every Tu, 7:30-10pm, Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus singing for all male singers who like 4-part harmony. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Free. For more info, call 737- 3359 or go to www.landoflincolnbarbershop.com
Revolution’s You Punk Rock Fundraiser Feb 7, 7pm, Rock out all night to raise money for the next Revolution’s Music and Arts Festival. $5. The Black Sheep Cafe, 1320 S. 11th. For more info, call 816-1999 or go to www.myspace.com/therevolutionsyou.
Sound Celebration Chorus Every M, 7-10pm, For women who like to sing. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For info, call 523-4363 or go to www.soundcelebration.org.
Teen Scene Second Fri mnthly, 7-11pm, Teens can hang out and play games, sing to karaoke, listen to music, eat food and have fun. $2.00. Holy Ground, 304 W. Allen. For more info, call 306-2592 or go to www.cggm.org.
Youth Concerto Competition Feb 7, 1:30 pm, Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony presents a Youth Soloist Concerto Competition Recital. Free, donations accepted. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 753-8000 or go to www.svys.org
DANCE
Love 2 Dance Party Feb 7, 7-11pm, Open to all dancers. Variety of music covering different rhythm dances like Swing, Night Club styles, some Latin and more. A great opportunity to social dance or practice your moves. $5 per person. Prairieland Dance Club, Illiopolis. For more info, call 652-2128.
Winter Dance Party Feb 8, 7pm, A recreation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour. Featuring hits like That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and more.$28.50 Orchestra, $25.50 Loge, $21. Balcony. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
ART & GALLERIES
Art Demonstration and Workshop with Juan Ramirez Feb 7, 1-4pm, The Imagine Foundation is hosting a demonstration and instructional workshop with Chicago artist Juan Ramirez. Only 10 spots available. $30 per person, all supplies included. Asa Talcott House, Jacksonville. For more info or to register, call 473-2726.
Art Show: Pigment Bravery Feb 8, 6-10pm, Featuring Springfield artist Mary Tumulty and Litchfield artist Burn353. Black Sheep Cafe, 1320 S. 11th St. For more info, 492-5150 or go to www.marytumulty.com.
Blue Door Gallery Offering 60 artists’ works, including jewelry, paintings, wood, florals, fiber art, etched glass, and more. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St. Gallery hours M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 11am-3pm. For info, go to www.bluedoorart.com.
Ed Martin Art Exhibit Through April, 30, 12-4pm, Local glass artist Ed Martin on exhibit in the botanical dome in Washington Park 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.
From Humble Beginnings Lincoln Exhibit Through January 10, From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln’s Illinois 1830-1861 explores the Illinois Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived in the Prairie Capital. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 753-4900.
Life in 3 Dimensions Through Feb 18, Mon-Thu 11am- 6pm, 5:30-8pm, California-based artist Bathsheba Grossman’s Life in 3 Dimensions will be on exhibit. Her sculptures are small with intricate mathematical patterns. Free.UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health & Sciences Bldg. 201. UIS Campus. For more info, call 206- 6506 or go to www.uis.edu/visualarts/Site/gallery.html.
Lincoln Bicentennial Art Showcase Jan 20-Feb 14, Mon-Fri 8am- 4pm, Lincoln Land Community College hosts an exhibit of Lincoln-themed artworks by 22 central Illinois artists. Free. Menard Hall, LLCC’s main campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. For more info, call 786-2218.
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.
