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 Sylvia Jan 11, 2pm, Over The Moon Productions is holding auditions for Sylvia, a modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. Four actors are needed. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787 or go to www.overthemoonproductions.org
Springfield Ballet Company Swan Lake Auditions Jan 10, 12:00pm, Auditions being held for SBC production of Swan Lake. Open to males and females 10 years old and up. Females should have their hair secured in a tight bun and they must wear black leotards, pink tights and pink ballet shoes and/or pointe shoes.
Males should wear black pants, white T-shirt and black ballet or jazz shoes. $20 audition fee. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544- 1967.
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.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Classic Book Group Jan 12, 12pm, The Group will discuss The Age Of Innocence , a story about Newland Archer, a prominent lawyer in the gilded age of New York who is torn between May Wellend, his wife and her cousin Countess Ellen Olenska. Bicentennial Room, Lincoln Library 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 753-4900.
Historical Fiction Jan 14, 12pm, Gather with other book lovers and discuss historical fiction. Carnegie Room, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more, call 753-4900.
Lincoln Library Paperback Sale Jan 10, 9am-2pm, Friends of Lincoln Library will hold their annual winter paperback book sale. Sale includes books for children. $.50 All books. Carnegie Room, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 753-4900 ext.236.
THEATER & COMEDY
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jan 9, 10, 16, 17, 8pm, Jan 11 and 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.
Late Night Catechism Jan 8-10, 8pm, Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett. This is part catechism class, part standup routine. Late Nite Catechism is a hilarious comedy by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan that introduces you to Sister’ who is here to brush up your religious doctrine. $25. Quincy Community Theatre, Quincy. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 222-3209 or go to www.1qct.org.
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 9-10, 7:30 and 9:30pm, Donnie B’ Funny Bone hosts comedian Vic Dunlop. $13 general admission, $15 VIP. Donnie B’s Funny Bone, 2937 West White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 391- JOKE.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
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
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 Jan 9, 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.
Y’allapalooza Jan 16, 5pm, Jan 17, 4pm, Yallapalooza 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.
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.
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.
Prairie House Fine Craft Gallery Through Jan 14, 10am-6pm Mon- Sat. Prairie House fine craft gallery is now featuring jade chokers and earrings by Li Ye of Illinois. Prairie House Fine Craft Gallery, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. For more info, call 546-1770.
Remembering Lincoln Exhibit Jan 16, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Remembering Mr. Lincoln is an exhibit that follows Abraham Lincoln through different aspects of his life from the places he lived to his intellect. H.D.Smith Gallery, Prairie Art Alliance. Hoogland Center for the arts 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
SAA Seeks Artist for Lost and Found Though Feb 13, The Springfield Artists Association is seeking Illinois Artists to participate in its 2009 Illinois Artists Invitational Exhibition. The exhibition emphasizes the use of found objects and is open to artists and students 18 years or older residing or attending school in Illinois. Artists will be notified March 19. For more info, call 523-2631 or go to www.springfieldart.org.
Tattoo Artist Painting Exhibition Through Jan 23, 10am-2pm Tue- Fri, Kevin Veara, tattoo artist at Black Moon, creates paintings based on nature and fantasy. Free. Robert Morris Gallery,607 East Adams. For more info, call 522- 8977.
FILMS & TELEVISION
18th Annual Springfield Art Association Film Festival Jan 11, 1pm and 4pm, Jan 13, 7pm, Get the best in foreign film at the 18th annual Springfield Art Association Film Festival. The first film is Tell No One, is a contemporary thriller that holds your attention until the end. $7 student tickets, $4 with ID. Free UIS students with valid ID. $35 for six films. Kersotes’ Parkway Pointe Theatre, 3025 Lindbegrh Blvd. For more info, call 523-2631.
Liberty Brew & View Jan 13, 6:30-9:30pm, A big screen showing of “The Visitor” will be followed by a guest speaker on immigration reform. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S Dirksen Pkwy. For more info, go to www.thevisitorfilm.com or e-mail [email protected].
Movies at Lincoln Library Beginning Jan 11, Every Sun and Fri, 2pm, Watch classic movies based on classic novels. Films include The Age of Innocence, The Great Lie, Young at Heart, To Kill a Mockingbird.
SCIENCE
Paul Mickey Science Series Jan 11, 7-8:30pm, Learn how to gain insight from reading cemeteries. The lecture examines the visual and material characteristics of graveyards and cultural and
