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 As You LIke It Jan 25-26, 7pm, Auditions open to anyone with or without experience. Anyone interested in working stage crew should also attend on audition night. Studio Theatre, lower level of PAC, UIS. For more info, call 206-6613.

SVYS Auditions Jan 14-15, The Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony is holding auditions for open seats for three orchestra levels in strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion. $5 audition fee. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info or to schedule an audition time, call 753-8000.

THEATER & COMEDY

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jan 16, 17, 8pm, Jan 18, 2pm, The popular musical based on Joseph and his coat of many colors features various genres of music from reggae to country. $13 adults, $12 seniors and children. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.

Comedian Jeff Jena Jan 9, 8pm, Jan 10, 7:15pm and 9:30pm, Jeff Jena headlines 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 16-17, 7:30 and 9:30pm, Donnie B’ Funny Bone presents comedian Rick Gutierrez. $13 general admission, $15 VIP. Donnie B’s Funny Bone, 2937 West Oaks Dr. For more info, call 391-JOKE.

Political Comedian Tim Slagle Jan 16, 8pm, Jan 17, 7:15pm and 9:30pm, Comedian Tim Slagle headlines Mason City Limits Comedy Club. $12.50 cash, 13 with credit card. Mason City Limits, Mason City, 482-5233 or go to www.mclimits.com.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Acoustic Lunch Mon-Fri, 12-1pm, Jaigh Lowder, Kathyrn Raistrick, Bill Laymon, Ben Bedford and Lucas Westcott. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 391-0101.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Every Tu, 7:30-10pm, Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus singing for all male singers who like 4part harmony. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Free. For more info, call 737-3359 or go to www.landoflincolnbarbershop.com

Lawrence Eastep Chilli Cookoff Jan 18, Chilli cookoff KC #364, featuring red, green and salsa contests. Music by band, Tempting Fate. $5 Knights of Columbus Hall, 2200 S. Meadowbrook. For more info, call 622-3805.

Reggae/Dub Night at the Plaza Every Thursday, 10pm-1am, DJ Eboay spinning the hottest reggae and dub records. $3 cover. The Plaza, 406 E. Adams St. For more info, go to www.streetfresh.com.

Religious Leaders Unite for Diversity Concert Jan 18, 7pm, Religous leaders will unite for a concert featuring top Jewish rock recording artist Rick Recht. Temple Israel and Br’ith Shalom choirs, Abundant Faith Christian Center and Adult Choirs and Westminster Presbyterian Church Adult Choir. The concert is part of Teardownthewalls, a nationwide initiative to confront stereotypes and embrace diversity. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave. For more info, call 546-5774 or go to www.teardownthewalls.org.

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.

Tribiute to The King Competition Jan 16, 7:30pm, Jan 17, 6pm, Cool 101.9 presents the Miller Lite 13th annual Midwest Tribute to the King Competition. Elvis tribute artists will comptete for cash prizes. Hilton, 700 E. Adams St. For more info or tickets, call 877-772-5425 or go to www.pietalent.com.

Unplugged-An All Acoustics Evening Jan 24,6:30-10pm, Folk, blues, bluegrass, jazz, soft rock, gospel. Featuring Lydia Ruffin, Charlie Pfeffer, Mike Tiefenbaum as “Mayor Taylor” Coffees and breads available at show. $12 or two for $20 in advance; $15 per person at the door. Blackburn College, 1307 S. 7th St. For more info, call 800- 233-3550, ext. 5550 or go to www.blackburn.edu. Blackburn College.

Y’allapalooza Jan 16, 5pm, Jan 17, 4pm, Y’allapalooza brings the best in country music to Springfield. Headliners include LeAnn Rimes, One Flew South, Trent Tomlinson, Joe Nichols and more. $50 single day ticket, $80 two day pass. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. For more info, call 544-9400.

DANCE

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.

Po.L.K. of A. Dance Jan 18, 2-5:30pm, Illinois Chapter Po.L.K. of A. is having a dance featuring the band Polka connection. $8 members, $9 non-members. K of C Hall, Riverton. For more info, go to www.illinoischapterpolkaofa.org.

Russian National Ballet Theatre Jan 22, 6:45, pre-show Discussion, ballet 7:30pm, The Russian Ballet Theatre performs Giselle, a tragic love story. $32 and $37. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS campus. For more info, call 206-6160 or go to www.sangamonauditorium.org.

Tutu Tango Gala Jan 24, 6:30pm,Tapas and drinks, 8pm, special performance, The event features tantalizing tango dances by former members of the Springfield Ballet Company Board of Directors. SBC dancers and trainees will also perform pieces you will not be able to see anywhere else. $35, $75, $525 a table. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544-1967.

ART & 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.

Blue Door Gallery Offering 60 artists’ works, including jewelry, paintings, wood, florals, fiber art, etched glass, and more. The Blue Door Gallery, 627 E. Adams St. Gallery hours M-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Su 11am-3pm. For info, go to www.bluedoorart.com.

Call for Artists Feb 3, The Imagine Foundation is announcing a group exhibition entitled “The Look of Love”. Artists in all mediums are invited to submit work expressing love of all kinds. The exhibit will open at the Imagine Gallery at Lincoln Land from 5-7pm on February 6th during the Downtown Gallery Hop. Submit work at Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd. For more info, call 473-2726.