THE CALENDAR
Submit calendar listings at www.illinoistimes.com or e-mail to [email protected] or send them to: Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Dates, times, and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
AUDITIONS
Auditions for Opening Act Jan 31, 9am, Opening Act is praise and worship vocalist competition for contestants 13 years of age and up. The auditions include a series of accapella performances, alive vocal elmination and audience voting and elimination through three weeks of on-line voting. The four finalist will travel to Nashville to record a demo. iWorship, 3200 Shaler Rd. For more info, call 800-707-9191.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Heroes Read Literacy Fair Jan 31, 9:30am-12:30pm, Elementary kids through adults are invited to the Junior League’s Literacy Fair. The featuring talks from renowned authors, readings by local heroes, book drive and costume contest. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 544-5557 or go to http://www.jlsil.org/.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Steve Hofstetter Jan 30 8pm, Jan 31 7:15 and 9:15 pm, Steve Hofstetter headlines comedy show. $12.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, Mason City. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 482-5233 or go to www.mclimits.com.
Donnie B’s Funny Bone Comedy Show Jan 30-31, 7:30 and 9:30pm, Donnie B’s Funny Bone presents comedian Mike Armstrong. $14 general admission, $16 VIP. Donnie B’s Funny Bone, 2937 West White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 391- JOKE.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
A Night of Mayhem Jan 31, 6:15-11pm, After the Peoria based Fear of Clowns wakes the dead, A Midwest Haunting will lead a paranormal investigation of the Orpheum Theatre. $15 and $25. The Orpheum Theater, 250 E. Main St. For more info, call 309-333-4133 or go to www.amidwesthaunting.com. Galesburg, Tim Weaver, .
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.
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
Lincoln Library Musical Evenings Jan 30, 7pm, The Graduate is an alternative rock band from Springfield/Quincy, Illinois. Members Corey Warning (vocals), Max Sauer (guitar), Matt Kennedy (guitar/keyboards), Tim Moore (drums), and Jared Weustenberg (bass) formed in late 2005 and have grown into a nationally known touring act. Carnegie Room, Linocln Library, 326. S Seventh St. For more info, call 753-4900.
Peoples Free Coffeehouse Every Friday, 9-11pm, Moonlite open mic, with live acoustic music, poetry,and “scaryoke.” People’s Church, 1109 E Ash. For more info, call 523-LIFE (5433).
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. call 522-5122.
Speak on Holy Ground First Sat mnthly, 7-11pm, Featuring special guests, karaoke, open mic, poetry, music, spoken word, and testimonies. Free. Holy Ground Coffee House, 304 W. Allen. For more info, call 306-2592 or go to www.cggm.org/events.
Sweet Honey in the Rock Feb 2, 7:30-9pm, Sweet Honey in the Rock is an all-female acappella group that sings blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, jazz improvisation, and more. $6-$24. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur. For more info, call 424-6318 or go to www.kirklandfinearts.com. Decatur.
DANCE
Blossom Babies Ballet Jan 31, 7pm, A beautiful children’s ballet set to the music inspired by Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies. Proceeds will benefit the Share Programs of St. John’s and Memorial Hospitals. $14 adults, $12 children and seniors. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
Central Illinois Chapter for National Image Inc. Host Salsa Nights Jan 31, Free Salsa Lessons 9- 10pm, 9pm-12:30am, Dance Salsa with the sounds of DJ Rig. $3. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
Central Illinois Singles and Couples Dance Every Fri through Jan 30, 8-11pm, Dance and hear live music that includes Bobby Remack, New Delmars, Judy Kaye and Kevin Turner. VFW POST #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd. For more info, call 546-9515.
ARTS & GALLERIES
145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address Through Jan 31, Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm, Celebrate the 145th anniversary of the reading of the Gettysburg Address at Sam Fink’s The Gettysburg Address exhibit. The exhibit will feature art created for the book. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 212 N. Sixth St. For more info, call 782- 5764 or go to www.alplm.org.
Gifts to the Collection Through Feb 1, The exhibition includes objects gifted to the Museum’s art, anthropology, and natural history collections. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Look of love Feb 6, 5-7pm. The Imagine Foundation is announcing a group exhibition entitled “The Look of Love”. Artists in all mediums express love of all kinds. Imagine Gallery, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd. For more info, call 473-2726.
Delinda Chapman Art on Display Through Jan 31, 7am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Sat, Delinda Chapman displays Abstract Art. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. 6th St. For more info, call 391-0101. Springfield.
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 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.
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.
Mayor’s Awards for the Arts Jan 29, 5:30pm, The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts recognize outstanding commitment and dedication to the arts in the areas served by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Following the Mayor’s Awards, grant presentations will be made to individuals, arts organizations and social service organizations. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 753-3519.
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