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Take a look at our local theatre scene that surprises even veteran Decaturites with its depth and proves we're only a ticket away from nationalcaliber performances. see article for photo credits
30 Backstage Pass If you've got a child with a flair for the theatrical, you'll want to get the scoop on the 2013 Decatur youth theatre programs that are warming up for a year under the stage lights.
BEHIND THE THRIVE
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January: Out and About
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SPOTLIGHT: Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre
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The Thrive Survey
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The Food Dude: Fuji
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Publisher's Pick of the Month
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Art Speak: Art of the Comic Book
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February Events Calendar
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A Fools Guide to Improvisation
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Thrive Three Way: Hawaiian Vacation
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Spot the Difference Challenge
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THRIVE Presents … Decatur Alive! Did you know all Decatur’s a stage? OK, maybe that’s a stretch, but it’s no leap to say we have our own mini White Way right at our doorsteps. Simply put, live theater is a gem hidden right before your eyes. Recent years have seen top quality productions of Cinderella, Neil Simon’s Rumors, Macbeth and Miss Saigon, to name but a few. And even better, you don’t have to tap the piggy bank. “We have a saying: Make it community. Make it affordable. Make it great.”— Katrina Wilkerson, Theatre 7. If you haven’t gotten in front of the stage, you owe it to yourself—you simply don’t know what you’re missing. As Millikin’s Sean Morrissey says, “The energy you get from a live theater performance cannot be compared to.” From Theatre 7 and Decatur Underground to Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance and Richland Community College Department of Theatre to Kirkland Fine Arts Center and the fully student-run Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, live entertainment opportunities abound. And theater, or theatre, as some prefer, has an ageless appeal. Decatur’s scene includes offerings for even the youngest thespians. We’ve got your backstage pass to youth theater in the area; don’t let it go to waste. And we’ve taken it even further with a visual guide to costuming, plus a mouthwatering grill-side taste of Fuji’s unique blend of food and entertainment. Decatur’s alive with entertainment—catch the moment! “I truly believe in live entertainment— there’s nothing like it—there’s that one-on-one connection, that human contact.”—Jan Traughber, Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Out & About
A look back at last month’s happenings
Decatur to Memphis Brown Bottle Fever and Blues Expressions performed at the Road to Memphis Send Off Concert on Thursday, January 17, at the Decatur Club. Both bands will represent the Decatur Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Photos: Kim Mangan
Serving Strong The Junior Welfare Association (JWA) marks 75 years of community service in 2013. On January 17 and again in the fall, the group hosts an interest party for new members at the Barnes Citizens Building. Inductees annually devote over 100 hours of community service to the Decatur area, including fundraisers like the spring Run To The Vineyard and the fall Trivia Night. Visit juniorwelfare.webs.com for more information.
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A look back at last month’s happenings
Hooray for Hollywood The weekend of January 11, The Greater Decatur Chorale treated audiences to movie musical selections including Singin' in the Rain, Sister Act and an array of Disney movies during its winter concert at the Decatur Civic Center.
Forensic Science The Children's Museum of Illinois hosts Family Science Sunday every second Sunday of the month. In January the theme was Forensic Science. Children investigated the missing gift mystery. Fingerprints, fibers, and paint led on theDecember sleuths to Santa flew into the ink Decatur Airport the suspectbyoflots each scene. Look outhim for their next 8, greeted of crime children ready to tell month's event-Bugs! Christmas wishes.
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Spoon Full of Sugar The March of Dimes hosted the 2013 Decatur Signature Chefs Auction on January 17 at the Decatur Conference Center. This year's event featured 15 culinary specials, Emcee Mylas Copeland, painting performance artist Gigi Diabate and glamorous auction items put to price by Auctioneer Dan Sullivan. The ambassador family, the Staleys, touted two toddling healthy boys who thrive today thanks to March of Dimes.
Get Fit 2013 Instructors from Decatur's fitness facilities joined to host yoga, Zumba Gold and POSE running classes at the Decatur Public Library during the month of January. Get Fit 2013 series attendees felt an educated burn by learning healthy exercise practices backed by kinetic details.
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Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre
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Talk about making dreams reality. Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre belies its name with a passion and knack for taking artistic expression to new levels, and all on the backs, brains and creativity of Millikin students. “One of my favorite things about Pipe Dreams is that it’s all student run,” says Artistic Director Grace Barnett. “We hire directors, do all the marketing, get experience running a theater.” Of course, you’d never know this think tank is anything but professional theater. Their edgy expressions and willingness to stretch the creative limits garner them increasing attention and net reviews like “If you missed the show there this weekend, then I can only say that I wish that wasn’t the case. Not that you would have had a place to sit, if you’re one of those people who didn’t attend.” (Jim Vorel in the Herald & Review). This non-profit theater company has the distinction of being the area’s premier black box theater, which is just what it sounds like. Four walls and a floor, all black. The company is challenged with finding the right creative configuration for each production.
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The flexibility lets them put on shows in the traditional proscenium (actors facing audience), thrust (audience on three sides), arena (in the round) and runway styles. The setup gives them the opportunity to test their mettle and push their motto to Play, Experiment, Explore. “They’re finding their voice, and it’s really exciting for us to see,” says Sean Morrissey, Interim Chair of Millikin’s Department of Theatre & Dance. The second half of the 2012-13 season is particularly exciting, as the company brings its “Plunge” theme to life with a world premiere performance plus a fan favorite. Things kick off with campy spoof The Great American Trailer Park Musical, a kitchy tale about stripper-on-the-run Pippi and her interactions with Dr. Phil, agoraphobic Jeannie and the other residents of Armadillo Acres, Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. Next is quite the coup: Pipe Dreams performers will be bringing to the stage the never-before-seen play Cracker, a gripping tale of discovery that explores the issues of race, violence, stereotyping and love and questions how hard you would fight for what you believe in. When it’s time for your next theater ticket, consider an intimate experience for live performance that’s much more than a pipe dream.
Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre The Great American Trailer Park Musical, April 5-8pm, April 6-2pm and 8pm, April 7-2pm Cracker, an original play, April 26-8pm, April 27-2pm and 8pm, April 28-2pm 214.803.6808 sales@pdtheatre.com, pdtheatre.com
Joli Hohenstein is Editor and Senior Writer for THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com. 08 | february 2013
Thrive's
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Favorite February Celebrations It always surprises me how many ways there are to celebrate in February. We can celebrate (of course) Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays as well as all presidents. February is Black History Month. Or if you want to rock the religious tip, the Feast of St. Blaze and Ash Wednesday fall in February. You could tell someone you are celebrating helio-marmot interactions, and they would be cool with that.
So what’s your favorite February Holiday? Valentine’s Day 27% A Family Birthday 20% Presidents Day 17% Groundhog Day 13% Black History Month 10% Leap Day 3% Lincoln’s Birthday 3% Personal Milestones 3% Super Bowl Sunday 3% Based on 2010 Census data, margin of error for this survey is +/- 22%. Seriously, this is the opposite of scientific.
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Fuji: The Most Delicious Entertainment in Town With the holidays over and the dismal cold reality of winter setting in, I decided I could use some culinary excitement. So off I went to perhaps the most simultaneously delicious and entertaining establishment in town: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse. Fuji, and in particular the hibachi grill, is unlike any other dining experience in Decatur—a meal and a show in one. For that reason, if you go on a weekend night, be prepared to wait for a hibachi spot. And no matter when you go, unless you’re a party of 10, be prepared to share your table with others. (There are a handful of “regular” tables as well if you’re hibachi-averse). Either way, you can always expand your selection with other items from the menu, including sushi, which, considering we’re a thousand miles from the nearest ocean, is surprisingly fresh. But if you want the real Fuji experience, it’s hibachi all the way. And there’s something for everyone: chicken, steak, filet mignon, salmon, scallops or any combination. I went with the filet and scallops. What can I say—I’m a hungry dude! After the waiter takes your order and brings out your drinks—selected from the full bar and entire menu full of specialty cocktails, Japanese beers, wines and sakes—the chef emerges from the kitchen wheeling a cart full of food: a heap of white rice, a few eggs, a bunch of what look like generic ketchup containers, an enormous plate of brightly colored veggies and an even bigger plate of raw meat and seafood. With barely a word, he lights the grill. For a moment, you actually fear that you may no longer have eyebrows, as the flame lights up the flat grill in front of you. And that’s how the show begins. When I asked the chef how long he had trained for this, he responded, “First time!” When I laughed
and asked again, he said, “20 minutes!”, and then “two years!”, and then “two months!” So with somewhere between 20 minutes and two years of training, our chef expertly fried and seasoned the rice and grilled the veggies, performing little tricks along the way, like building and igniting an onion volcano, rhythmically flipping and tapping spatulas and (gasp!) knives and popping little pieces of scrambled egg into the hungry mouths of audience members. I don’t know exactly what’s in those faux ketchup bottles, but it makes the rice, eggs and vegetables he plops onto your plate taste amazing. It’s hard not to gobble it all down before he’s had the chance to cook the really good stuff! As he moves the raw meat to the sizzling grill, it’s evident this stuff is high quality. My scallops were huge and perfectly pink-white; my filet was red and round without a smidge of fat. The steak, chicken, shrimp and salmon my tablemates ordered looked equally exceptional. It was, in a word, delicious. Like everyone else at my table, I had plenty left over for lunch the next day. And tasty leftovers make for one happy dude!
Get There: Fuji Japanese Seafood Steak House & Sushi Bar 4292 N. Prospect, Decatur Monday to Friday 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Saturday 11 am–10 pm Sunday 11 am–9 pm 872.0600
The Food Dude is not a professional critic. He just really, really likes food. 10 | february 2013
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Well, folks, I've got little bites of chocolate covered cake on my mind these days. February will be filled with delicious chocolate treats, but if I could only have one bite, I would want it to be a Turtle Brownie Bite Cake Bite from Baby Cakes Cake Bites. Seriously, these things are filled with caramel and dipped in dark chocolate! Owner Deb Burris takes orders through Facebook and at various vendor events. You'll want to keep your eyes open at events like LadyPalooza and Corks and Forks so you don't miss out on tasting new seasonal flavors. Right now, Deb is offering Chocolate Candy Cane, Turtle Brownie Bite, Cupcake, Peanut Butter Cup, Red Velvet Decadence and Cherry Chip'n Chocolate, but the new Spring menu will be out in March!
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by Sue Powell
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _! We can all fill in the blank of this iconic mantra, but can you really fill in the blanks of comic book trivia—the who, what, when, how and why? American comic book art began its adventure back in the 1930s as newspaper funnies and has bounded through periods of social activism, westerns, romance, sci-fi, alternate universes and more. Charged mid-century with contributing to the delinquency of youth, comics experienced tough times but survived. There have been times of boom and times of doom, but ultimately the storyline has remained strong. Throughout this journey, long-lived characters have undergone transformations. The structure and design of comic book pages have morphed into a sophisticated art form. Now the art form itself, impacted by technology, has exploded from the printed page into mass marketing commercialism, electronic devices and the big screen. Art of the Comic Book, a new exhibit presented by Decatur Area Arts Council and sponsored by Heroic Age Studios, illustrates all this as well as behind-the-scenes processes used by comic artists over the last 80 years. Step into this world of make-believe on Friday evening, February 1, from 5-8 pm at the Madden Arts Center where COMIC FEST! kicks off the opening of the exhibit. Come dressed as your favorite comic character to enter the costume contest. Enjoy demonstrations of hand-drawn and computer-generated comic characters. Get your picture taken with guest Super-Hero characters, win a comic giveaway, and jump feet first into the interactive activities. This is a familyfriendly event for all ages!
Kids ages 7 and up, want to learn more about drawing comics? Take a class from professional comic book illustrator John Rauch at the Madden Arts Center on Tuesday evenings in February. From story writing to drawing, inking and coloring, kids will create their own comics. Folks of all ages, are you looking for outlets to find comic books and graphic novels? Several local stores can hook you up! Decatur’s mainstay comic store, Capital Comics, which carries vintage comics from the ’70s to the ’90s, has recently moved to a new location next to the Lincoln Theatre. Old Book Barn in Forsyth as well as The Newsstand on North Water Street stock both new and vintage comics. Book World, the new bookstore in the Hickory Point Mall, offers current comics and graphic novels. Plus, your library card allows you to borrow past comics and graphic novels from area public libraries. I admit that I never read comics as a child or graphic novels as an adult. However, guided by comic guru and exhibit curator Geoff Cowgill, I now realize that this is a highly complex art form worth checking out for entertainment or strictly art appreciation. After all, in 2012, Todd McFarlane’s 1990 Amazing Spider-Man #328 cover set a new world record, having sold at auction for over $600,000! In my own small way, I will admit that I’ve been sucked in. I’m truly looking forward to dressing up for COMIC FEST! as Poison Ivy (the conservative version, for those of you who know the character)! Come join in the fun!
Sue Powell is the Gallery Director for the Decatur Area Arts Council. When not hanging gallery shows, you might catch her on stage! 12 | february 2013
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Prepare to be WOWed by Decatur’s live theater scene
If all the world’s a stage, you have at your doorstep one of the richest stages of all in Decatur’s live theater culture. Full of talent and brimming with variety, the local theater scene offers a vast collection of entertainment that continually surprises even veteran Decaturites with its depth. From musicals and dramas to illusions and intrigue, you’re only a ticket away from national-caliber performances. “I know a couple who retired here recently,” says Jan Traughber, Director of Kirkland Fine Arts Center. “They’re used to seeing performances at the Kennedy Center [in Washington, DC], and they love it here!” Part of the appeal may be as much of the local passion as the sheer talent gracing stages across the area. “It’s this community and how live theater is something absolutely every human being can participate in,” says Katrina Wilkerson, Board President for Theatre 7. “We’re about putting on productions that are as professional as any equity theater.” To be sure, there’s no shortage of skill here. “There’s such a great and wonderful pool of talent in Decatur,” says Carolyn 14 | february 2013
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DeLaughter, Vice President of Decatur Underground Theater, which cast locally for its sellout productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Miss Saigon, as well as its Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre coming up February 15. In fact, groups holding open auditions regularly report tough competition for roles, both in local veteran performers as well as the up-and-coming talent pools at Millikin University and Richland Community College. “We’re a theater but also a community theater,” says Michelle Stephens, Professor of Theatre at Richland. “That means our student actors also get to interact with community members with lots of experience. Added to that, we have a great relationship with Theatre 7.” In fact, the two now work cooperatively, sharing the same space, which allows for endless idea sharing, says Michelle. All of Theatre 7’s productions take the stage at Richland’s Shilling Auditorium (romantic comedy Marrying Terry opens March 8) and are set opposite the College’s production schedule (edgy drama Proof opens April 12). Thus, students work alongside veterans backstage and onstage, and veterans have even more opportunity to perform.
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Similarly, Millikin gives its students the opportunity to work in the big leagues by bringing the pros to them. Workshops, immersions and master classes bring playwrights, lyricists, composers and all manner of performers to campus for intense, information-packed interactions. In fact, “next year we’ll put one into our season,” says Sean Morrissey, Interim Chair of Millikin’s Department of Theatre & Dance. “String is a new musical that was in one of the early workshops here at Millikin a few years ago. It will be neat to see it come full circle.” Seeing everything that goes into making live productions come to, well, life is just one of the many appeals, Katrina agrees. “Live theater requires many people for so many talents and skill sets, not just acting but backstage roles like set and lighting and costumes and administrative roles
like script reading and treasurer and audit. There isn’t one person who I could think of whom I couldn’t find a spot for in live theater.” For some, the beauty of theater is its variety, for others its engagement. “Some like Cirque du Soleil because it’s a visual event; others love Shakespeare for its language,” says Sean. “Cinderella was a huge hit for us with the tea [for kids] and everything going on around it.” That engagement and entertainment intertwine is what keeps others enraptured. “We have one shoot, very in the moment, and we can’t edit it; we don’t have multiple takes,” says Michelle. “Theater has become very rich, a very dynamic experience. People like that it’s
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Continued from page 15 something we’re doing specifically for you, been to the live theater experience owe it just you who came today, and that’s a very to themselves.” intimate experience.” Sassy and showman as always, Theatre That’s something no one should miss, says 7 puts its own spin on the message, says Sean, whose team is currently working on Wilkerson, “Live theater—3D glasses not required!” the expressionist drama Machinal, which opens February 27: “Those who haven’t
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1. Sweet Smell of Success, Millikin University Archival Photo 2. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Richland Theatre, photo by Alida Duff Sullivan 3. Assassins, Richland Theatre, photo by Alida Duff Sullivan 4. The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion, artist press kit photo 5. Miss Saigon, Decatur Underground Theater, photo by Tim Revis 6. Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Richland Theatre, photo by Alida Duff Sullivan 7. Arcadia, Millikin University Archival Photo 8. The 39 Steps, Theatre 7, photo by Hank Norris 9. Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Millikin University Archival Photo 10. Jesus Christ Super Star, Decatur Underground Theater, photo by Seth Morse 11. Bathroom Humor, Theatre 7, photo by Hank Norris 12. My Favorite Year, Millikin University Archival Photo 13. The Laramie Project, Richland Theatre, photo by Alida Duff Sullivan 14. The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Millikin University Archival Photo 15. Moonlight & Magnolias, Theatre 7, photo by Hank Norris
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February Events EVERY DAY
Decatur Camera Club Enjoy the beauty of flowers, animals and scenic views of central Illinois with this beautiful photography display by the Decatur Camera Club. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] David Staff The artwork of David includes beautiful birds, wildlife, flowers, close-ups and landscapes of central Illinois. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 100 Discoveries: The Nature of the Grand Prairie (thru Dec 2013) This breathtaking exhibit is a locally created collection of photographs, 2D and 3D artwork and brief writings created by the members of the Corps of Discovery. The exhibit was inspired by and highlights the adventures, journals, and scientific observations of the original Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, which set off in May 1804 to explore the unchartered west. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] Art Exhibit Diana Manning, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe [256 W Main, wildflourartisanbakery.com] Art Exhibit George Nichols. Gallery 510 [160 E Main, Suite 100, 422.1509, gallery510.org] Art Exhibit Jessica Disbrow, watercolors. Decatur Airport [910 Airport Rd] Art Exhibit Sue Watts, watercolors. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin] New Life Pregnancy Scramble Fundraiser Call for tee time. 9-hole 18 | february 2013
4-person scramble. $100/team, McGorray's Golf & Grille [2927 N Water, 330.6764]
EVERY MONDAY
registration required. $6, DISC [1295 W Wood] 9-10p
EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY
Toddler & Beginning Tumbling (thru 3.5) Age-appropriate instruction for youth in grades Pre-K to 6. Beginners focus on flexibility and coordination, while intermediate tumblers enhance their skills. $30-36, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 4:30-5p & Preschool Soccer (thru 2.18) 5-5:45p Fun, interactive class for 3- and 4-year-olds, accompanied EVERY MONDAY & by an adult. Kids learn the WEDNESDAY basic fundamentals of soccer Golf Stretch & Fitness and work on motor skills, The Indoor Golf Center features coordination and teamwork. specialized fitness equipment Adults learn ways to help designed to strengthen your children practice and continue game and develop muscle the development of these skills. memory to improve your $40-48, DISC [1295 W Wood, swing. Golf Stretch & Fitness 429.3472] 5-5:30p participants will receive a personalized analysis with the Junior Golf Spring Training V1 coaching software. $63-75, Juniors aged 10-16 can get DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] their game tuned up for the 6:15-7:30p season with the help of Park District pros. Golfers can have EVERY MONDAY & their swings analyzed with the THURSDAY V1 coaching software and learn Walk & Talk more about rules and course Beat the cold by walking management. $50-59. DISC indoors! You can cover quite [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 5:30- a distance walking inside the 6:30p library! Mt Zion Distrct Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www. Youth Indoor Soccer mtzion.lib.il.us] 8-9a (thru 2.18) MidState's indoor soccer EVERY MONDAYprograms are designed to teach FRIDAY fundamentals and techniques. Free Practice Participants learn passing, High school and college golf dribbling, and team play during teams. Get ready for spring 30-minute training sessions, with our simulators. Call for followed by 20-minute games. details. McGorray's Golf & Grille $49-58, DISC [1295 W Wood, [330.6764] 3-4:30p 429.3472] Time TBD Mocha Monday (thru 3.28) Stay and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with a friend or take one to go. It's our way of saying we are glad you're here! Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 9-10a
Adult Indoor Soccer Adult soccer players (ages 18+) can enjoy casual matches during this 7-week, friendly open play session; no pre-
EVERY TUESDAY
Wrestling (begins 2.19) Amateur wrestlers aged 6 -14
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
will learn fundamentals, rules, and skills necessary to gain the winning edge. Sessions are offered by experienced area wrestling coaches. $30-35, Mueller Park Frontier Building [429.3472] 5:30-6:30p Chess Club Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St, www. decaturchessclub.com] 6-10p Men's Basketball Leagues (thru 3.26) Competitive, recreational and church leagues are offered. Leagues vary according to skill level. Teams play 10 games during the season. $370/team, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 6-10p SleepyTime Tales An evening storytime for 3-5-year-olds and their families. An adult must remain in the building during programs. Registration is required. Mt Zion Distrct Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 8-9a
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Coffee Club Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621] 9:30a ToddlerTime A storytime for 18 months to 3 years. An adult must remain in the building during programs. Registration is required. Mt Zion Distrct Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 9:30-10a Karaoke & Water Pong Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p-1a Mobile Soundz Karaoke Featuring Troy Hayes. Woody's Bar [1190 W South Side Dr] 9p-1a Open Mic Hosted by Matt Skinner. Donnie's Homespun Pizza [donnieshomespun.com] 9p-2a
EVERY WEDNESDAYSATURDAY
Adult Golf (begins 2.14) Players of all skill levels will learn how to increase distance and improve their stance and swing. $30-35, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 6:30-7:30p Beginning Beekeeping (thru 3.14) Designed for individuals who are interested in becoming a beekeeper, have an interest in honeybees, or are considering beekeeping as a means to improve pollination in their flower/vegetable gardens or fruit tree orchards. $75, Decatur Christian School [137 S Grant, Forsyth, 425.2998] 6-8p Adult Volleyball Leagues (thru 3.7) Sign up for these fun, recreational volleyball leagues for co-ed teams. Teams play once a week with a schedule of 8 self-officiated games. $125/ team, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 6-10p
Stevie Ray Kelton Timbuktu, 9p-1a Docta LD DJ/Karaoke Curly’s Bar & Pizza [2683 N Water, Mobile Soundz Karaoke 875.9800] 9p-2a Featuring Troy Hayes. Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 9p-1a EVERY TUESDAY & EVERY THURSDAY WEDNESDAY StoryTime DJ David Lee Junior Golf (thru 2.27) For 3-5-year-olds. An adult Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Park District pros offer must remain in the building an introduction to golf, during programs. Registration is Oakland] 10p-2a teaching hitting and putting required. Mt Zion District Library fundamentals, golf rules and [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www. etiquette. Clubs are provided for mtzion.lib.il.us] 10-11a those who need them. Junior Golf is for youth aged 5-12. Write Stuff Writers' Group $50-59, DISC [1295 W Wood, Support, encouragement, and 429.3472] 5-6:45p (Times Vary critiques for writers in all stages by Age) of development. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe [256 W Main] 3:30p Stevie Ray Kelton Lincoln Square Lounge, 7:30p-12a
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February Events EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Wine Tastings The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main St, 422.9463] 4-7p (Fr), 1-6p (Sa)
EVERY SATURDAY
U8-U14 Boys & Girls Indoor Soccer Leagues (thru 3.2) Soccer players aged 7-13 can extend their season with a 7-week indoor soccer league. Teams play two 24-minute halves each weekend, with 7 players and a goalie. $52-62, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] Time TBD Winter Football Camp (begins 2.9) Increase your speed and improve your agility and technique with the Millikin University football team! Athletes of all positions are encouraged to participate. Football camp is for athletes aged 7-17. $47-56, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 12-1:30p Golf Demo Days Don’t miss the opportunity to try out the latest golf equipment from Mizuno, Cleveland, PING and Titleist. Refreshments will be served. DISC [Indoor Golf Center 1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 9a-3p Golf Club Demo Days McGorray's Golf & Grille [2927 N Water, 330.6764] 1-4:30p
EVERY SUNDAY
Free Pool Rusty Spur Saloon [4380 W Main, 423.3056]
2.4-3.8
Martha Jackson Exhibition Perkinson Gallery [MU] 12-5p (Mo-Fr)
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Friday, 1
After 5 Live Features Bronze Man Books' children's books. Enjoy complimentary refreshments from Lock Stock & Barrel. Free, Blue Connection [117 N Water] 5-8p Comic Fest! Comic Book Character Costume Contest. Enjoy the new "Art of the Comic Book" exhibit. Interactive comic book activities. Computer-generated and hand-drawn comics demo. Take your picture with special guest Super-Hero characters! Free, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water] 5-8p Gutterbound Playing old & new rock n roll. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9p Mobile Soundz DJ & Karaoke Rusty Spur Saloon [4380 W Main] 9p Annatomic & E-Holla $2, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p-1a
2.1-2.2
Main Hangar Comedy Hour Vilmos & Brian Aldridge. $10-12, Main Hangar Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452] 8:30p
from research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that address significant issues on the environment, health, and energy production and use. David Erlanson Gallery [Richland Community College: One College Park, 875.7211, Ext. 386] 10a-3p (Mo-Fr)
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Art of the Comic Book From early funnies to contemporary superheroes, Decatur Area Arts Council presents an exhibit that highlights styles, characters, historical moments, structural developments and behindthe-scenes processes of the artists. Sponsored by Heroic Age Studios. Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, 423.3189] 8:304:30p (Mo-Fr), 10a-2p (Sa)
Saturday, 2
DRC Hour Run Challenge All participants must bring a person to count laps. Brunch afterward at Richard Treat Cafeteria ($8.33). Free, DISC [1295 W Wood] 10a-1p Dulcimer Club Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 10a
Super Saturday Recess Kids aged 4-11 will enjoy an active Saturday morning at the 2.1-2.3 Central Illinois Jazz Festival DISC with activities including an open gym with inflatables, $18-65 (some prices include scooters, basketball, tumbling meals) call for details, Decatur and more! The rock wall will Conference Center & Hotel be offered on select dates. [4191 W US Hwy 36, www. juvaejazz.com, 422.8800] 5p-12p Parents must be present. $3.50, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] (Fr), 10a-2a (Sa), 10-5p (Su) 10a-12p
2.1-2.22
The Art of Science 2.0 Images from the Institute for Genomic Biology. An exhibit of beautiful and intriguing images
Children's Story Hour Storyteller Mike Bunch.
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
Recommended for schoolaged children. Reservations encouraged. Free, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & CafĂŠ [Tea Room: 256 W Main, 422.3300] 10:30a Chili & Basketball Pre-basketball chili bar 12-1:30p at LSB. MU Women's Basketball 2p, MU Men's Basketball 4p. Make reservations by calling. $5.50 (meal), Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland, 424.6383] 12p
Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 3:30-5:30p
exciting 21st century American music by Lee Actor. Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, 424.6318] 7:30p
Benefit for Brandie Lee (Vogel) Hunter AIW Hall [2882 N Dineen] 4p
Matt Carter Band Make dinner reservations and then stay for an awesome party!!! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8p-12a
Whoopie Cats Playing 70's & 80's classic hits. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 4-7p Mardi Gras Dinner specials at all your downtown favorites: Bizou, Doherty's Pub & Pins, Katz, Lincoln Square Lounge, Main Place Bar & Grill, Paco's Sol Bistro, Pastabilities, Robbie's Grille and Sloan's Calzones. Downtown Decatur, 5p
Groundhog Day Put on your top hat and celebrate (or commiserate) Punxsutawney Phil's winter prediction! Either way, join us for some fun Groundhog Day festivities! $5 (includes admission), Free (members), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 Pheasants & Quail Forever: S Country Club Rd, www.cmofil. Lincolnland Chapter org, 423.5437] 12-2p Gun and bucket raffles. Advance sales only. $50 (Membership), Community Game Day $25 (child/spouse), Knights of Family-friendly group playing Columbus Hall [520 E North, board, card, and role-playing 201.8282] 5p games. Games available or bring your own. Salvation Army Groundhog Day Star Party Community Center [229 W It’s that time of year again! Main, decaturgamers.com] 1p Will we have six more weeks of winter? We will explore Into the Wild - Eagles the mysterious world of in Person groundhogs and then watch Meet a live bald eagle and learn the stars in a clear winter sky. how they catch a fish, what Reservations required. Rock they do to court their mates, Springs Nature Center, 6:30p and where you can find wild bald eagles in Macon County. MDSO Young Field guides and photographs Artists Concert will help you to identify hawks, Our annual midwinter falcons, and owls. Reservations celebration of young talent, reqd. Rock Springs Nature featuring the winners of Center [3939 Nearing Ln, the Millikin's Concerto/Aria maconcountyconservation.org, Competition. MDSO completes 423.7708] 2p the evening with brilliant and
Night Storm Party Mt Zion Convention Center [1410 Mount Zion Parkway, Mt Zion] 8p Retrospect Rambo's Pub & Grub [113 E Elm, Argenta] 8p-12:30a Sarah White Celebrity Roast AIW Hall [2882 N Dineen] 8p Black n Blue Band Playing new country and rock n roll dance hits. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9p Los Gringos Del Corn Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9p-12a Point 08 Rusty Spur Saloon [4380 W Main, 422.3056] 9p X Krush Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-1a
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February Events Sunday, 3
Super Bowl Shuffle 16, 24, 13, HIKE! No, really, we’re going on a hike! While the football players are preparing for the big game, we’ll stretch our legs to prepare for the time we’ll spend watching it. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1:30p
Wednesday, 6
Greater Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast Keynote speaker Chief Matt Sekosky will present the Decatur Fire Department. The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, www. decaturchamber.com] 7-8a Wednesday Book Club We get the books and you read them! To register contact the library. Barclay Library [220 S Main, Warrensburg, barclay.lib. il.us, 672.3621] 10:30a The Art of Science 2.0 Artist Reception Images from the Institute for Genomic Biology. David Erlanson Gallery [Richland Community College: One College Park] 12-1p Valentine Papercrafting Jennifer Horton-Motter. Reservations required by 2.2. $10, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café [256 W Main, 422.3300] 5:30p Gardening Basics: Plan, Plant, and Harvest Frank will explain how he mulches heavily for moisture retention and weed control, rotates crops to discourage disease, and plants a winter cover crop to enrich the soil. Sign up by calling. Free, DPL: Madden Auditorium [decaturdigg.org, 620.9077] 6p
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Thursday, 7
Lego Club Sign up for this great afterschool activity and be sure to bring your own Legos! Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 4:30-5:30p Open Mic Poetry Night Host Phil Shils. Participation encouraged. Free, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café [256 W Main, 422.3300] 5:30p Book Club This month we will be discussing The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry. Everyone welcome! Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 6:30-7:30p
Chris Bradley & Jen Hood Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p-12a
2.8-2.9
"For the Love of It" Cabaret and Dinner All proceeds benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. $35, The Decatur Club. 6p (Dinner), 7p (Show)
Saturday, 9
Pancake & Sausage, Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast All you can eat. Includes coffee, juice, milk, hot chocolate. $3-6, United Methodist Church [200 E Freeland, Dalton City] 7-10a
Ray's Chilli Chilly Run Three out/back courses (3, 5 and 10 mile), starting from Southside, will be marked for a 2.7-2.10 non-competitive fun run. RSVP Opera Theatre "Sacred/ Secular: Cantatas by JS Bach" by 2.1. South Side Country Club MU: Albert Taylor Theatre [1184 [1650 Cottage Dr, 422.6153] 7-10a W Main, 424.6318] 7:30p (Th-Sa), 2nd Saturday Book Sale 2p (Su) Looking for a hidden gem or a favorite movie? Check out the Friday, 8 Friends of the Library Second Richland Culinary Arts: Chinese New Year's Dinner Saturday Used Book Sale. $40, 5-course meal. RCC: Shilling Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin] 9:30a-12:30p Center [One College Park] Seating 6-6:30p Animal Crackers Class Beautiful & Handsome LHP Call us now to get your table for Children aged 3-5 can listen to a story, meet an animal, create a the boys' monthly gig! Paco's craft with their adult guests and Sol Bistro [330.6483] 8-11p snack on animal crackers! $9-10, Scovill Zoo Educational Center Soul Purpose [71 S Country Club Ln, 421.7435] Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S 9:30-10:15a & 11-11:45a Oakland] 8:30p-12a DJ Philbilly Playing all the newest dance hits with 7 large screen videos. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9p Full Circle Rusty Spur Saloon [4380 W Main] 9p
Artists in the House Local artists will gather at Wildflour to sketch. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Café [256 W Main, 422.3300] 10a-12p
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
Preschool Peepers Valentines for the Birds Make hearts with seeds, peanut butter and bread to share with the birds. Reservations required. Rock Springs Nature Center, 10a Valentine Crafts Children aged 3-5 can make their very own holiday placemats and enjoy some delicious cookies at the DISC! $7-10, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 10-10:45a & 11-11:45a
GLAD Social Fellowship, potluck 7p followed by program. TBD [gladdecatur.com] 6:30p
Bluegrass Music Jams Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 1-4p
Night Moves Decatur Moose Lodge [3190 N Woodford] 7p
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience For more than two decades Grammy award winning artist Terrance Simien, has been shattering the myths about Lookin' for Lincoln what his indigenous Creole We will have crafts and a special Zydeco music is and is not. Lincoln presentation in honor $10-28, Kirkland Fine Arts Center of President Lincoln's birthday! [1184 W Main, www.millikin. $5 (includes admission), Free edu/kirkland] 7:30p (members), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, Matt Livasy cmofil.org, 423.5437] 11a-2p Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-12a Saturday Book Club We get the books and you read Alligator Wine them! To register contact the Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S library. Barclay Library [220 S Oakland] 9:30p-1a Main, Warrensburg, barclay.lib. il.us, 672.3621] 11a Trash Martini Chicago's Hottest Rock n Roll MU Jazz Band I Party Band. Sliderz, 10p Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 3:30-5:30p Soul Purpose Sliderz [5995 US 36, soulpurposerocks.com] 4-7p
2.9-2.12
Lookin' for Lincoln Scavenger Hunt Explore the museum in search of Lincoln! Winner will receive Taste of Chocolate a $25 museum gift basket. A wonderful evening with a Children's Museum of Illinois chocolate buffet, entertainment [cmofil.org, 423.5437] & an amazing silent auction. $7 (adv), $9 (door), Maroa Sunday, 10 Community Center Gymnasium 26th Annual Bowl-A-Thon: [120 S Locust, Maroa, 855.0141] 6p Rockin' and Bowlin' to the Fifties! Valentine Dinner/Dance Proceeds to benefit Easter Seals. Meal, music (Kidd Kaddilac), Silent auction and favorite and drink ticket. Cash bar. $25 decorated bowling pin contest. (person), Mt Zion Convention $50 (team of 4), Spare Time Center [1410 Mount Zion Pkwy, Lanes [2870 N Jasper, 429.1052] Mt Zion, mtzion.com] 6-11p 10a & 1p
Some Blues Music A short talk on how black history affected blues music. Presented by Adrian Muex. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin] 2p Woodwind Quintet Free, Westminster Presbyterian Church [1360 W Main, www.millikin.edu/kirkland] 2p YMCA 2 Miles to Miles 5K Run/2K Walk Race promptly begins at 2. Register at the Y until 1:15 on 2.10. $18-23, Decatur Family Y [220 W McKinley] 2p Family Science Sunday Join us for a hands-on science workshop for families. Preregistration is encouraged. $5 (includes admission), Free (members), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, www.cmofil.org, 423.5437] 2:30-3:30p
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Composting: Let it Rot! The construction, benefits, use of healthy organic compost, plus vermicomposting (using red wiggler worms to make compost). Free, DPL: Madden Auditorium [130 N Franklin, decaturdigg.org, 620.9077] 6p
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February Events Tuesday, 12
Valentine's Day Workshop Come create a special Open Mic Night Valentine's Day craft and enjoy Featuring Antone & Friends. a yummy treat! Only 100 spots Join in on singing and/or playing your instrument. If you available. Pre-registration is required. $6 (includes love music, gospel to country, admission), $1 (members), come for a family evening of fun and entertainment. Antioch Children's Museum of Illinois [55 Christian Church [5409 E Rt 36] S Country Club Rd, www.cmofil. org, 423.5437] 4-6p 6-9p Garden Club The program will be a Valentine party with a video on Amish Quilt Gardens. Prairie Avenue Christian Church [2201 E Prairie, gardenclubofdecatur.com] 6:30p
Wednesday, 13
Central Illinois Honor Flight Free flights for Veterans to the World War II Memorial erected to commemorate the sacrifices of these brave individuals in Washington, DC. Come learn more & see a photo show of the most recent flight from Decatur. DPL: Madden Auditorium [130 N Franklin, Free] 2p
American Girl Club All school-age children are welcome to attend. Please register. This month we will celebrate Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras with Marie-Grace and Cecile, young girls during the 1850's. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 4:30-5:30p Thursday "Bored" Game Night Family-friendly group playing board, card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. Diamonds Family Restaurant [2959 N Oakland, www.decaturgamers.com] 5:30p
the Rec Department. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 1-2p Graphic Design Group Show Opening reception for a group show of Millikin University graphic design students. Free, Blue Connection [117 N Water] 5p Family Fun Night Float-n-Flick in the pool, games, and snack. Free (members), $15 (prospective), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley, www. decaturymca.org] 6:30p Instruments of Faith Monthly Gospel Series Love Offering, First Southern Baptist Church [5925 N Main, Boody] 7p
Murder Mystery Dinner The 1936 Hollywood Premiere of "Powar and Greede." Dress in your best Hollywood movie premiere attire and enjoy a fun evening of mystery. Doors open at 6:30p. $22, Decatur Masonic Temple [224 W William, www. 2.13-2.14 decaturunderground.com, Sweetheart Owls Mini-camp Valentine's Tea for Two Enjoy a special Valentine's tea in 791.1966] 7p Whoooo! Whoooo! Who Wildflour's romantic tea room. loves owls? We do! Children Reservations required. Wildflour Westend Blues Project will have a hoot as we learn Artisan Bakery & CafĂŠ [256 W Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S about owls and owlets. Main, 422.3300] 5:30p Oakland] 8-11p Reservations required. $10, Rock Springs Nature Center Chamber Late Night: World Mobile Soundz DJ & [3939 Nearing Ln, www. Karaoke maconcountyconservation.org, Percussion Ensemble Rusty Spur Saloon [4380 W 423.7708] 1-2p (We, Ages 3-4) & Free, Katz [112 N Merchant, www.millikin.edu/kirkland] 7p Main] 9-10a (Th, Ages 1-4)
Thursday, 14
Story Time Join us for a story as well as crafts, songs, games, and more! Story time is for children age five and younger and their caregivers. Oreana Public Library [100 S Rt 48, Oreana, www. aopld.lib.il.us] 10-11a
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Christina Shipley and Pigeon $3, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p-12a
Friday, 15
Feudin' Hillbillys Playing all the top country dance hits. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9:30p
Josie Lowder Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 Snowy Day at the Library S Oakland] 9:30p-12a Spend some time with us and make some snowy crafts, have a snowy snack, and read a snowy story. Please register here or at
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
2.15-2.16
Main Hangar Comedy Hour Stu MacCallister & Dave Dyer. $10-12, Main Hangar Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, 421.7452] 8:30p
Saturday, 16
High School Vocal Jazz Festival Free, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main] 9a Macho Nacho Social Run Run for free nachos and either renew your membership or join the Decatur Running Club. Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland, www.decaturrunningclub.com] 9-11:30a Dulcimer Club Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 10a Jack 'n Jill Hurricane 8 Billiard Tournament Come out for fun, food and raise money for Decatur Family Sanctuary - the area's only family homeless shelter. 50% payback, 50/50 drawing. Signup at 11a. Break at 12p. $20 (team), Rendezvous Bar & Grill [1880 N Brush College] 11a Family Fun - Old Time Games Get away from the video games and the televisions and experience how children entertained themselves before there was technology. Learn to play games such as Jacob’s ladder, marbles, nine man’s morse, checkers, and many more! Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1:30p
Benefit Dinner & Concert with The Shannons Heartland Community Church [3253 County Hwy 1] 3p
Tennessee Borderline Rusty Spur Saloon [4380 W Main] 9p Justin Torres Loop Project $3, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p-1a
Decatur Big Band Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 3:30-5:30p 360 Band Decatur's newest classic oldies and blues band. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 4-7p Chili Supper Chili, sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink. Carry out available. $3-6, United Methodist Church [200 E Freeland, Dalton City] 5-7p ValenDine Enjoy a romantic evening of dinner and dancing featuring big band music from BAM! Register by 2.13. $50 (couple w dancing), $25 (couple dancing only), Hickory Point Banquet Facility [727 W Weaver, Forsyth, 422.5911] 5-10p
2.16-2.17
DYHA Tournament of Friends Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza]
Sunday, 17
It's Easy Being Green We leave a carbon footprint every day and it contributes to climate change. Together we will learn how we can make a difference. "Green" food, carpet, clothing, cleaning supplies, lighting, recycling, water heaters and wind turbines. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 2p
Percussion Ensemble "Synergy" Concert St Teresa Band Slam This year's concert will explore Featuring The Hitmen and a the relationship between Dame, Scott and Bman, Matt percussion chamber music and Carter Band, and Kidd Kaddilac ecology. $8, Kirkland Fine Arts and the Continentals. Dinner 6p, Center [1184 W Main, 424.6318] Headline Bands - Door Prizes 4p 50/50 - Silent Auction, 7p. $50 (person), $80 (couple), KC Hall Singles/Couples Dance [520 E North, 875.7950] 6p Live band. $10, KC Hall [520 E North, dancingdates.com, Laura Story Concert 875.3090] 5-8p $15, Grace United Methodist Church [901 N Main, www. decaturgrace.org, 429.5374] 7p Acoustica Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 8-11p Night Moves Prairieland ABATE [1901 N Railroad Ave] 8p
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February Events Declaration Concert Salem Baptist Church [2650 S Taylorville] 6p
Decatur History Club DPL: Staley Room [130 N Franklin, Free] 7p
Monday, 18
Thursday, 21
Rain Barrels & Tomato Cages Construction, benefit, placement, and use of these important gardening tools. Free, DPL: Madden Auditorium [130 N Franklin, www.decaturdigg.org, 620.9077] 6p Trivia Night $3, MU: SPEC [1184 W Main] 7:30p
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Garden Club The program is "Creating Pots with Pizzazz" by Karen Grant of the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Meeting 12:30p, Program 1p, Tea 2p. Prairie Avenue Christian Church [2201 E Prairie, gardenclubofdecatur.com] 12:30p Parents Night Out Ages 4-13. $30 (members), $60 (prospective), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley, www. decaturymca.org]
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Open Game Night Family-friendly group playing board, card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, www. decaturgamers.com] 5p Papercrafting with Jennifer Horton-Motter Reservations required by 2.16. $10, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & CafĂŠ [256 W Main, 422.3300] 5:30p Decatur Vegetarian Society Potluck, followed by short film. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Decatur [3773 N MacArthur] 6:30p
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Community Leaders Breakfast Featured speaker Kelly McDonald. How to Market to People Not Like You. $16, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 W US Hwy 36, 421.7919] 7-9a Book Club This month's book is Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. DPL: Board Room [130 N Franklin] 1p Lego Club Sign up for this great afterschool activity and be sure to bring your own Legos! Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 4:30-5:30p Euchre Night Free, Wildflour Artisan Bakery & CafĂŠ [256 W Main, 422.3300] 5:30p A Knight to Remember Bring your adventurer to the castle for a fun-filled medieval "Knight to Remember." We'll have special snacks, presentations, and activities to keep everyone entertained! Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Registration deadline: 2.14. $10 (non-members), $7 (members), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, www.cmofil. org, 423.5437] 6-8p
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about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible. It's about spectacle, drama, danger and personality. And that's exactly what separates The Spencers from every other magical performer in the field. $10-28, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, www. millikin.edu/kirkland] 7:30p Escaping Neverland (Unplugged) If you still haven't seen them live, you don't know what you're missing!! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8:30-11:30p LHP Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-1a Brushfire A high energy country dance band playing all the newest country dance hits. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9:30p Sons of Robert Johnson $3, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p-12a
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iSmart Girls Discovery Day Camp Technology-based day camp where girls 6-8th grades pursue their interests in math, science, art and real-world technology in a creative, hands-on setting. $45, MU: Center for Entrepreneurship [1184 W Main, 424.6296] 8a-3:30p Bridal Expo Mt Zion Convention Center [1410 Mount Zion Parkway, Mt Zion, mtzion.com] 10a-3p
Rube Goldberg Competition Life Every Voice DPL: Madden Auditorium [130 N What is a Rube Goldberg? It is a comically involved, complicated Franklin] 7p invention, laboriously contrived to perform a simple operation. The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Today's magic isn't merely
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See the area’s finest student engineers! Free (teachers, students of competing classes, and 1 parent of each student), $3, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, www. cmofil.org, 423.5437] 10a-5p Lego Club Play and learn with Legos at the Barclay Library! For boys and girls of all ages! Join now and receive your Library Lego Club Membership Card! Barclay Library [220 S Main, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us, 672.3621] 10:30a Basket Weaving Workshop Experience the art of basket weaving by making your very own Peck basket! Age 13 and up. Reservations required. $18 (basket), Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 12-4p Kevin Hart Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 3:30-5:30p Kidd Kaddilac Playing great hits from the 50's & 60's. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 4-7p Matt Carter Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 8p-12a Escaping Neverland Decatur's premier rock n roll band. Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9p
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Flea Market at NFT 10a-5p (Sa), 11a-4p (Su). Never Forgotten Thymes [726 E Cerro Gordo, 649.6590]
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Myths, Facts, and Folklore Does Sasquatch roam our woods? How about black panthers, or maybe lions and tigers and bears? Is our park home to poisonous snakes? Come find out answers! Rock Springs Nature Center, 2p
Machinal Sensationalized trials, depersonalized medicine, capital punishment, and marital infidelity, all topics current today, are explored in this expressionist drama from 1928. $10-12, MU: Albert Taylor Theatre [1184 W Main, www.millikin.edu/ kirkland] 7:30p (We-Sa), 2p (Su)
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Nonfiction Book Club This month's selection is Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. DPL: Board Room [130 N Franklin] 1p
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5th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Featured speaker Rev. Charles F. Burge, Directory of Ministry Open Game Night Advancement, Evangelism Family-friendly group playing Explosion International. Decatur board, card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring Conference Center & Hotel [4191 W US Hwy 36, 422.2200, your own. Mancino's Pizza & decaturchamber.com] 7-8a Grinders [2805 N Main, www. decaturgamers.com] 5:30p Open Mic Music Night Original and public domain Raptor Focus music only. No copyrighted Series - Barn Owl songs allowed! Free, but Explore the identification and donations to the musicians natural history of the featured suggested, Wildflour Artisan bird and discover how birds Bakery & Café [256 W Main, react to each other and their 422.3300] 5:30p environment. $10 (session), Leighty-Tabor Science Center Getting Started [Millikin University, www. Could your ancestor be Nancy maconcountyconservation.org, Hanks, Lincoln’s mother? How 423.7708] 7-8p can you find out? $25, Decatur Genealogical Society [935 E Clay, Wednesday, 27 429.0135] 7-9p Richland Culinary Arts Matt Carter Band Luncheon You + MCB + Paco's = Best $10, RCC: Shilling Center [One Night Ever! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 College Park] Two seatings: N Main, 330.6483] 7-10p 11:30a & 12:30p Decatur Vegetarian Society Want to become a vegetarian or are you just curious as to what vegetarianism is? DVS members will talk about how and why they became vegetarians, show a short film, and share food samples. DPL: Madden Auditorium [130 N Franklin] 6:30p
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A FOOLS GUIDE TO IMPROVISATION We've all riffed a few lines with friends or colleagues and thought we were the funniest people alive, but what does it take to really do improv? I know for a fact that when I walk on a stage my ability to be clever flies right out the door and nearly every planned and practiced element is a fuzzy memory at best. Plus, everyone knows that the scariest part about any performance is worrying about being prepared for when things go wrong. What happens when you're on a stage with other actors who are all making sure everything goes wrong on purpose? How do the professionals do it? How can they be so quick witted and hilarious under pressure? Here are some fundamental concepts of improvisation that will help you stay in that funny frame of mind. written by Kat Smalley
The first thing you should know is that it really does take practice. When you fired back that quick and witty response the other day, you were doing what your brain does naturally; making connections. It will take practice to learn how to turn off the planning part of your brain that gets in the way.
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You always want to
GO WITH THE FLOW.
Accept information and run with it. Remember, improv is a team sport and you won't want to deny a teammate. It will make them look bad and you wouldn't want them to return the favor! By accepting information with a "Yes, and..." mentality, you'll keep the riff going. You'll also build trust so that everyone feels safe enough to take risks.
ADD HISTORY & BE SPECIFIC.
Take advantage of opportunities to fill in the back-story and add details. Instead of "I don't have a bicycle," why not: "Like the time we played on the freeway and I wrecked my pink bananaseat Schwinn?" Didn't we learn a lot just then?
THROW OUT CONVENTIONAL LOGIC.
You want to be unexpected, right? Then why would you use conventional logic? In the real world you might instinctively protect someone's feelings like when someone says, "I'm ugly." What's keeping you from blurting out "You know, I've been meaning to say something..."
Play nice, and
SHARE.
Remember what I said about being a team? That goes for sharing the limelight, too. Good improv is a true collaboration and if you steal the stage, chances are, you're missing opportunities to be really funny. The opposite can be true, too, though. Don't leave a buddy on stage alone unless they want it!
ACT A FOOL.
You know what I'm talking about. Put it all out there. Use your body, take risks, be absurd. Don't be afraid to be obvious!
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Get the scoop on 2013 Decatur youth theater programs, which are warming up for a year under the stage lights. Got a child with a flair for the theatrical? Check out what’s in store for the new season of local youth performing arts. It’s a show you won’t want to miss! written by Rachel Stuart Local youth theater programs are bringing Broadway classics and the best of Shakespeare to the Decatur stage this year. Youth performers ages 6-18 are the stars of the show, serving as actors, directors and stage crew. With the help of two local programs that are passionate about youth performing arts, Decatur youth have the opportunity to join in on the excitement.
So what are you waiting for?
The Decatur Park District’s offerings include Perform! and Best of Summer Stock (B.O.S.S.). Directed by Marie JaggerTaylor, Cultural Arts Manager, these programs feature all-youth casts and teach the foundations of theater production. Perform! is the district’s yearly production. For 2013, the Decatur Park District performers will be bringing family favorite The Wizard of Oz to the stage. Actors from grades 1-12 auditioned in November and started production rehearsals in January. Public performances are scheduled for March 22-24. “Any interested child can audition for Perform!, and we see new faces and seasoned veterans every year,” says JaggerTaylor. “This past season we had 140 children audition, which has doubled from our first year in production in 2008.” Perform! actors come from several local school districts representing not only Decatur but also Macon County. “It’s fun to watch the kids develop through Perform!, both as actors and as individuals. It’s a big time commitment—every weekend from January to March—and it takes a dedicated, passionate group of young people to make it happen,” she says. “I enjoy the watching process most.” The Park District also offers Best of Summer Stock (B.O.S.S.), a musical theater summer camp, again for grades 1-12. During this six-week program, students sing, dance, act and learn theater
techniques that they showcase in a final show involving costumes, props, lights and full stage setup. “B.O.S.S. is truly a community effort involving partnerships from Millikin and other theater professionals in the area,” she says. “It’s great seeing the community rally behind this program, which is in its 32nd year; [it] instills an excitement in youth performers as they learn what it takes to work together to make it all happen on stage. I love seeing our students grasp that.” If your student’s acting flame is lit after the summer program winds down, consider checking out the Park District’s drama classes offered each fall in eight-week sessions.
Have we rekindled your inner theater geek? Good, because we’ve got more!
Meet Discovery Theatre, Richland Community College’s summer conceptexperiential learning lab for youth ages 12 to 18 that runs anywhere from five to seven weeks in the summer. Class sizes are small, giving all students an intensive learning experience. This year, the crew will be performing Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with the final performance being open to the public.
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continued from page 30 “What’s great about our program is that the students are not only the actors and the stage crew but also the directors and make all management decisions regarding the final production,” says Michelle Stephens, Professor of Theatre at Richland. “My job is to keep them on the right path, but the entire experience is in their hands.” Casting, character development, set design, costumes, show budget—all facets of theater production are covered through the course. “When the students are in charge—it becomes an insightful, intuitive and creative experience for them,” she says. “They learn to encourage each other’s
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ideas and foster their own creative spirits, and in the end what they have accomplished is highly rewarding, while also developing a common bond with other artsy kids like themselves.” For more information on Discovery Theatre visit www.richland.edu/theatre. Contact Michelle Stephens at 875.7211 to take part in this year’s theater. For information on Decatur Park District theater programs, which includes resident and sibling discounts and scholarship opportunities, visit www.decatur-parks. org/the-arts/perform-and-b-o-s-s or contact Marie Jagger-Taylor at 433.9557.
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