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February Out & About

SPOTLIGHT: Spare Time Lanes

Party Crashers' Crash of the Month

ART SPEAK: Spring Season Is Rolling

Publisher's Pick of the Month

FOOD DUDE: Sushi Showdown Derby Gets Real in Decatur March Events Calendar Cycling Lets Good Times Roll First Gig Rock N' Roll Camp

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Can you feel it? Decatur’s on a roll! And that’s what this issue’s all about!

CONGRATS TO OUR FEBRUARY WINNER:

Misty Tompkins

Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ through Decatur If you come down to Decatur Bet you gonna find some people who live We’re livin’ it up here in Decatur, rockin’ flat track roller derby—women’s and men’s—plus cycling from racing to recreational, on and off road.

We’re helping the newest generation to rock n’ roll from the ground up and rolling the uninitiated into the subtleties of sushi.

February Answers:

1. Microphone on sign gets smaller 2. AR becomes OR in Main Hangar 3. Sponsor sign on wall moves up 4. Chair back disappears 5. Plane wheel is missing 6. Blue shirt becomes green

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And we’re doin’ it with some culture, as spring theater season gets off to a rolling start with dramas, comedies and beyond by kids and vets, and even some options to bring out the critic in us all.

You don't have to worry 'cause you have no money People in Decatur are happy to give You can see it in our Crash of the Month and in events like roller derby, which donates proceeds to charity—their double header home kickoff goes to Crime Stoppers of Macon County.

Big wheel, keep on turning Proud Mary, keep on burning Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ in Decatur Word.

Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Ice Is Nice

The Argenta-Oreana Cub Scout Den sponsored an igloo build fundraiser on February 8 in Argenta. Aaric Kendall, ice sculptor and two-time Olympic medalist, along with some local assistants, built the ice hotel surrounded by ice sculptures. Visitors also enjoyed a slick-n-slide, which was built by the Friends of Argenta and is rumored to make a resurgence this August when we all forget about this cold winter!

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Cross-Country

Local trails at Rock Springs were full of tracks in February, and it wasn't from the wild life. Crosscountry skiers took to the fields with a plethora of snow to pad their path. This full body workout keeps you warm while you soak in the beauty of your surroundings.

Sweet Strawberries

Del's Popcorn Shop on Merchant creates delectable, hand-dipped, chocolate-covered strawberries every February for Valentine's Day. Beware, they sell fast and are only available for about 10 days! Insider's tip: They will be back for Mother's Day!

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Latin Jazz The Millikin Latin Jazz Project performed "Danza Romantica" at Katz on Valentine's Day as part of Millikin's Kirkout fine and performing art series. The evening included tango and salsa dance lessons for couples and featured percussionists from Millikin's School of Music percussion division.

Tequila Tasting Participants at Lock Stock & Barrel's Tequila Tasting event sampled a few different tequilas and learned to make a perfect margarita. Look for other adventures in beer, wine and alcohol tasting events at LSB in the coming months.

MCB & Friends

Matt Carter Band was joined by multiple guest performers at their show at Paco's Sol Bistro in early February. You can catch MCB again during Downtown Decatur Mardi Gras on Saturday, March 8.

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SPOTLIGHT

Spare Time Rolls Out the Night Moves

by Joli Hohenstein

Rollers can go home with free pizza; free passes; cash from high game and high score pots; and prizes for splits (as much as $100!), colored pin, head pin, 1-2-3 pin and more. Forty lanes make for lots of potential. The Saturday night shindig starts at 10 pm (check in at 9) and regularly draws crowds as big as 175 people, so reservations are suggested. You get three games plus shoes and can pay in advance for $13 or at the door for $15.

It’s not just Saturday nights when the lights go out, though… birthday parties get the glow, too. “We’ve been hosting a lot of birthday parties lately,” says Nick. “We had 10 birthday parties last Saturday alone.” You bring the cake; they’ll do the rest, with a variety of different packages available.

The joint’s rockin’ on Friday nights, too, with live music from local bands regularly on the schedule.

“Back in the day Spare Time was the place to go for music,” says Nick. “We want it to be that way again.”

Local legends Shades of Gray (formerly Woody Clements) packed them in in February, and the March lineup ramps it up again. On the docket are Common Ground on the 7th and Third Shift on the 21st, playing 70s, 80s, 90s, country and country rock from 9:30 to 12:30 in the new and improved, recently remodeled main bar, the world-famous (well, Decatur-famous) 11th Frame Lounge.

Easter Seals Bowl-A-Thon 2013 photo: Kim Mangan

Looking for a little something extra to get things rolling for your weekend? Spare Time Lanes has it with music and moonlight (bowling that is).

Once a week Spare Time turns down the lights and turns up the fun for Moonlight Bowling, and it’s a hit not to be missed.

“We get a lot of regulars,” says Nick Pallone, bar manager. “I’d say a third come back every week.”

The party atmosphere, complete with disco lights and rockin’ music, brings out a crowd of regulars— singles, families and couples alike—for fun, cash and prizes. Amateurs dominate—the pros stay home, since unlike you and me, they rely on spots on the lanes that aren’t visible during Moonlight Bowling.

Many are making a night of it, says Nick, stopping in at the full-service restaurant for a meal, hitting one of the 50 games in the arcade or the video poker machines, or ordering up Noble Roman’s pizza, baked and served on-site until midnight.

However you roll, you’re sure to find a hit at Spare Time Lanes.

Get There Spare Time Lanes Moonlight Bowling, 10 pm on Saturdays Live music, 9:30 pm on Fridays 2870 N. Jasper St., Decatur 875-3141 www.sparetimelanes.net

Joli Hohenstein is Editor and Senior Writer for THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor.

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by Jerry Johnson

Spring Theatre Season Is Rolling The Decatur theatre spring season got rolling in January with Theatre 7’s production of Desperate Affection, and in March, it really picks up momentum.

Troupes will offer a wide variety of shows, including musicals and dramas performed by kids, college students and seasoned actors.

The first production to roll on stage in March is Theatre 7’s Cotton Patch Gospel, March 7-9 and 14-16.

This musical is the billed as the "Greatest Story Ever Retold," in which the book of Matthew is set in rural Georgia and told through bluegrass music. Written by singer/songwriter Harry Chapin, it’s a rollicking yet reverent retelling of the life of Jesus, from birth to resurrection. Cotton Patch Gospel is loaded with the characters you know, sweet four-part harmonies and a bluegrass string band complete with banjo, mandolin and fiddle.

The Decatur Park District presents Bugsy Malone, Jr. March 21-23, with two full casts of performers in grades 1-12. This wacky musical is a tongue-incheek tribute to the gangster films of the 1920s and includes a kid’s dream come true: a classic pie fight with Silly String instead of pies! With a catchy score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, this is sure to be a terrific show. See more than 100 of Decatur’s young actors bring colorful characters like Dandy Dan, Roxi Robinson and Blousey Brown to life.

The Decatur Area Arts Council offers the drama My Name Is Rachel Corrie on March 22 and 23 in the intimate setting of the third floor of the Madden Arts Center. The production features professional actress and Decatur native Jaclyn Johnson Tidwell in an emotional one-woman show. Rachel Corrie recorded her life in poetry, email reports and autobiographical journals. Though she died in 2003 during a nonviolent protest in Palestine, her writings continue to inspire people worldwide to think about how they can make positive change.

Also opening that weekend is the Millikin University Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre production of Jersey Shore: The Musical. This show re-imagines the reality television phenomenon by asking the question, “As desperate as they are for fame, could the roommates manage to survive without their pop culture lifestyle?” Find out what becomes of Snooki and The

Situation in this satirical send-up, which runs March 21-23 and 28-29.

For those who would like to learn how to enhance their theatre-going experience, Tim Cain, Entertainment Editor at the Herald & Review, will present “The Art of Reviewing the Arts” at the Madden Arts Center on March 12 as part of a Decatur Area Arts Council series. Does a critic do more than criticize? Is there art in reviewing a work of art? Learn how to find your reviewing and arts critic voice and how to join the cyber conversation.

So many choices for theatre action roll through Decatur in March, something for every taste, and the talent will bowl you over.

Get There Theatre 7 – Cotton Patch Gospel – Tickets: $15 for reserved seating at the Shilling Auditorium. 4233189 or online NOW. Decatur Park District – Bugsy Malone, Jr. – Tickets: $7 for reserved seating at the Decatur Civic Center Theater. 429-5911 or online starting February 24.

Decatur Area Arts Council – My Name Is Rachel Corrie – Tickets: $10 for general seating at the Madden Arts Center (third floor). 423-3189 NOW. Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre – Jersey Shore: The Musical – Tickets: $10 for general seating at Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre. Online NOW.

Jerry Johnson is the Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council and may be spotted pretty much anywhere art is happening.

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$38.99 from the RC Shack 2104 East Locust Street, Decatur

Actual Size With all the talk about drones these days, it's hard not to be curious about the technology. I stopped by the RC Shack this month and found what I think is probably my gateway drug to many future radio-controlled vehicles.

We've all seen videos of R/C model snow plows clearing driveways, right?

I can get onboard with that after a winter like we've had!

This tiny Quadcopter fits in your palm, is stable and easy to control, charges up via USB cable, has lights and best of all, it sounds like a bee! I'm going to have a lot of fun buzzing this guy around!

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THE FOOD DUDE

by T. F. DUDE Sushi Showdown Rolls through D-town

photo: T. F. Dude

If there is ever a food that can elicit my deepest, most insatiable hunger cravings, it’s sushi. What’s not to love about something that’s light but also filling, a cheap dinner option as takeout that can easily double as a gourmet feast of epic proportions. It’s love at first bite.

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At Fuji, you can order your sushi rolls for lunch or dinner and enjoy them as either an appetizer or an entrée. With over 40 different rolls on the menu, every sushi fan is sure to find something to fit their taste.

a sushi showdown in D-town of your own… because if loving sushi is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

This is my sushi go-to stop when I’m looking for a quick bite or takeout. Asia House, nestled in Brettwood Village, is not only conveniently located but reasonably priced and speedy, too. For around $17, you can take home three full-sized rolls. You I must admit that I spent the greater part of my have a great menu to choose from featuring life a complete sushi-hater. Until a little downtown typical sushi staples like California Rolls, Philly Rolls sushi bar in St. Louis irrevocably changed my life and Spicy Tuna. for the better by making me a believer in Spicy They also have a full menu with your standard Tuna and Shrimp Tempura.

Chinese-fare, so indulge, my friends!

And believe it or not, Decatur knows a thing or two Dragon Buffet about a good sushi roll.

When you want an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet Fuji Steakhouse and Sushi Bar option that includes a variety of sushi rolls for a low One of my favorite ways to enjoy a sushi roll is as price, Dragon Buffet is your hangout. Definitely an appetizer. At Fuji, you can let the good times recommended for any sushi newbies in your life, roll as you munch away on your sushi and partake you can try a variety of sushi pieces without having in the pre-dinner entertainment of their incredibly to commit to buying a whole roll. talented hibachi chefs. We ordered two of my I just recently found this local gem and have already favorite rolls: the Spicy Salmon and the Sweetie recommended it to several friends. My personal Roll. Both pair incredibly well with a Saki bomb, but sushi roll favorite here was the Spicy Salmon roll— that’s another tale for another day. The ingredients there’s just something so right (and incredibly were fresh and the flavor fantastic, with just the refreshing!) about spicy salmon, cucumber and right amount of wasabi and ginger garnish on avocado all rolled up into one delicious bite. the plate. I even had a sushi non-believer singing a different tune when we left the restaurant. The Is your mouth watering yet? Because it should be.

Sweetie Roll is just that good.

Put the local sushi scene on your radar, and host

Publisher’s note: We’ve had great sushi at Jasmine Thai, but they’re currently seeking a new sushi chef.

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The Food Dude is not a professional critic. He just really, really likes food.

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Roll Out: Derby Gets Real in DecatuR Written by Joli A. Hohenstein Photos by Alida Duff Sullivan

The wheels of death are rollin’ again right here in Decatur. The flat track roller derby season kicked off in February, and the home opener’s coming up this month.

But don’t expect to see fairy wings and fishnets (especially on the guys). This sport’s hard-hitting, fast-paced, athletic and full of attitude.

“It’s fast, typically in 2-minute intervals; penalties happen a lot, and there’s no ball,” says coach and player Brian Cassidy, likening the sport to Nascar for its quick pace and action-packed punch.

In flat track derby, the style played around here, skaters race around a track that varies in width but is roughly 10 feet wide. Bouts are divided into two 30-minute periods, which are then divided into jams (those 2-minute intervals mentioned earlier). Each team has a Jammer and four Blockers on the track at any given time (barring penalties, of course). For every player the Jammer passes, the team gets a point. Typically teams score 4 to 30 points per jam. With no limit to the number of jams in each period, it’s not unusual to see 500-point bouts.

“You’re cramming 10 people into a very small area, so it gets pretty rough,” says

Solo Jammer: Fancy Pants (David Krolikowski)

Brian, known as Impale Ale when he’s on the track with his team, the Capital City Hooligans. Most hitting is positional blocking, as skaters work to get in front of people and try to keep them from blocking.

Hits typically come from the shoulder, rear end or hip. While pretty much anything goes when trying to advance the jammer, even derby has its rules. Among them: no forearms, no elbows, no blocks to the head, no clotheslines, no punches.

In other words, it’s hard, it’s fast, it’s intense and it’s real. Fun to watch and even more fun to play. And the best part? You don’t have to be athletic or even know how to skate to start. In fact, though Brian had played hockey his whole life and ice skated like a pro, he hadn’t rolled an inch before joining derby.

Now a coach for Decatur’s Prairieland Punishers women’s team in addition to playing with the Hooligans men’s team, he credits girlfriend and Punishers Jammer Katie Baird for getting his derby career rolling.

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“She played and was so into it that she was going to men’s practices to get in some more track time, so I decided to go with her and eventually started skating myself,” he says.

Katie, a Decatur team veteran and Hooligans co-coach known on the track as Bambi Bloodlust, says the intensity keeps her always thirsting for more. “It’s a really

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intense sport that started for fun and is now more about athleticism,” she explains.

Not nearly as theatrical as the roller derby teams of the ’70s but no less entertaining, teams like the Punishers put the focus on their moves while keeping the fun front and center.

Players wear wrist guards, mouth guards, knee pads, elbow pads, team jerseys and helmets. (Katie’s has white deer antlers on it.) Some wear fishnets, some bootie shorts; some paint cuts and bruises or skulls on their faces or color their hair; one has a bunny tail on the back of her jersey. Whatever their style, you can be sure of one thing: They came to play.

Jammers like Katie have to be quick and agile to get in and out of the pack; blockers stay strong to blaze them a path. “I go for the little but fierce thing; I have a Bambi Hulk mode when I put my game face on,” Katie laughs.

They’re fun; they’re fearsome; they’re athletes out to win, and they’re right here in Decatur. Bouts are family-friendly with games at the half and discounts for kids and an impish turn for date night or girls night. Catch their first home bout of the season—a March 22 double header featuring a women’s derby matchup with the Prairieland Punishers vs. Southern Illinois Roller Girls and a men’s derby faceoff with the Capital City Hooligans vs Chicago Bruise Brothers.

Home bouts are at the Decatur Civic Center.

On March 22 doors open at 4pm, first bout at 5pm. Main event starts at 7 pm. Advance tickets are $10 for general admission, $15 for VIP (padded seats on the floor), and kids are $5. Tickets and info at punishersderby. com. Really get down in the action with suicide seating…same price as general admission, right on the ref lane—can you handle it?

Get There: Prairieland Punishers, Decatur’s only women’s flat track derby team

Home season opener, double header March 22

Prairieland Punishers vs. Southern Illinois Roller Girls (women’s derby) Capital City Hooligans vs Chicago Bruise Brothers (men’s derby) Doors open 4 pm, first bout 5 pm, main event 7 pm www.punishersderby.com

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March Events EVERY DAY Artist Jerry Sievers

This amazing artist photographs birds, dragonflies, turtles, flowers, beautiful woodlands, and prairies. Rock Springs Nature Center [South Gallery, 3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 8a-5p (Mo-Fr), 8:30a-4:30p (Sa), 1-4p (Su)

Artist Sue Watts Take in the masterful representations of flora, fauna, and nature scenes in watercolor by artist Sue Watts. Rock Springs Nature Center [North Gallery, 3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 8a-5p (MoFr), 8:30a-4:30p (Sa), 1-4p (Su) Art Exhibit Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe [256 W Main, wildflourartisanbakery.com] Art Exhibit Gallery 510 [160 E Main, Suite 100, 422.1509, gallery510.org] Art Exhibit Decatur Airport [910 Airport Rd]

must be accompanied by an adult. $30-35, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 10-10:40a

Gardening Program (begins 3.10) Basic Vegetable Growing (3.10), Composting, Garden Fertility, Weed Control (3.17), Tomato Cages and Rain Barrels (3.24), Secrets of Growing Great Tomatoes (3.31). Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin] 5p Junior Golf Spring Training (3.17-4.21) Juniors can get their game tuned up for the season with the help of Park District Golf Pros., have their swings analyzed and learn more about rules and course management. For youth aged 10-16. $50-59, DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 5:30-6:30p Monday Night Draft Come out and draft Magic the Gathering every Monday! $12, Board Knight [228 W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight.com] 6p

Lady Planeswalker Society (LPS) LPS is a welcoming, friendly environment for women to learn how to play Magic the Gathering. This does not mean the group is exclusively Karaoke women, either. The primary goal is to Josh in a Bucket (Su), Josh n Crown teach people who are not comfortable (Mo), A Bottle of CT (Tu), Karaoke/ enough with the tournament scene Dancing with Jacob (We), Karaokehow to play. Free, Board Knight [228 rita with CT (Th), Karaoke/Dancing W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight. with Jacob (Fr), Danrel & Funk DJ/ Karaoke (Sa). Cafe Brio [2880 N Oakland, com] 6p 875.2746] 9p-2a Country Line Dance Come join a fun-filled evening, meet EVERY MONDAY new people and learn to country line Preschool Activity - Creative dance. No sign up. Great exercise! $6, Movement (3.10-4.7) This class will focus on large and small Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 764.3070] 7-8p (Class), 8-9p (Dance) motor skill activities including the use of props, musical instruments, scarves, EVERY TUESDAY tumbling, creative movement, and Storytime self-expression all set to music. For Children 2-5 years old are welcome to 18 months to 4 year-olds; children join us for a story, snacks, and a craft.

Caregiver/s are required to participate.

Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 10:30a Art Exhibit Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org, 424.2900]

Adult Basketball Leagues Intense, fast-paced basketball leagues!

Teams play 10 games and an endof-the-season tournament. Must be aged 16 or older. DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] 6-10p Decatur Chess Club All players welcome. Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St] 6:30p Sleepy Time Tales Children aged 3-5 will enjoy an engaging story and activity with a parent or caregiver just before bedtime.

Parents are not required to stay in the room but must stay in the building.

Children may wear pj's to this late evening story time. Please preregister at the front desk or call to reserve your spot today! Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 6:30-7:30p Magic Draft Night The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 6:30p Stevie Ray Kelton Lincoln Square Lounge [121 N Main, 423.2180] 9p-1a

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Youth Wrestling (begins 3.11) Amateur wrestlers aged 7-14 will learn basic fundamentals, rules, and skills necessary to gain the winning edge.

Sessions are offered by experienced area wrestling coaches. $30-35, Mueller Park Frontier Bldg [429.3472] 5:30-6:30p

EVERY WEDNESDAY Early Table Tennis Leagues (thru 4.9) Love table tennis? Register for this fun, leisure-based league, which includes nine 1-hour self-officiated games. For ages 45 and older. $70 (team), DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 9a-12p

Coffee Club Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621] 9:30a Toddler Time Children aged 18 mo-3 yrs are welcome to join us as we sing, dance, read a story, and more. Parent or caregiver is asked to stay in the room.

Please preregister at the front desk or call to reserve your spot. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 9:30-10a

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Wednesday Night Board Gaming with the Decatur Gamers Play your favorite tabletop game, or try a new one! Free, Board Knight [228 W Main, 413.9356, boardknight.com] 6p

event but must stay in the building.

Please preregister at the front desk or call to reserve your spot today. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, 864.3622, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 10:30-11:30a

Belly Dancing $15, Healing Arts Boutique & Studios [952 E Eldo Ste 103, 917.2359] 5:30p

Write Stuff Writers' Group Support, encouragement, and critiques for writers in all stages of development.

Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe [256 W Main] 3:30p

Casual Commander at Board Knight Join us for a very casual night of Commander! Free, Board Knight [228 W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight. com] 6p HeroClix Sanctioned Tournament Collectible miniatures game that uses the Clix system that centers around the world of superhero comic books, especially the Marvel and DC Comics universes. $15-20, The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 6:30p Mobile Soundz Karaoke Featuring Troy Hayes. Woody's Bar [1190 W South Side Dr] 9p-1a Open Mic Night Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland St] 9:30p Karaoke & Water Pong Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p-2a

EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY-SUNDAY Club Ice (thru 3.9)

Friday Night Magic Standard and constructed formats available. Prize payout up to 3 packs of boosters per participant, $12 value. $5, The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 6:30p

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Wine Tastings

The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main St, 422.9463] 4-7p (Fr), 1-6p (Sa)

Family Fun Night We have tons of fun games free for use.

The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 3-10p

DJ Philbilly (except 3.15) No cover. Feeling Lucky Lounge & Package [3775 N Woodford, 875.3067] 9p-2a

D&D Dungeons & Dragons table game. The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 5p

EVERY SATURDAY Kaijudo Tournament

Adult Coed Volleyball Leagues (thru 3.20) These active, fast paced 6-on-6 volleyball leagues include Coed Competitive and Recreational teams. $175 (team), DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] 6-10p Warmachine & Hordes Miniatures Night Learn how to build, paint, and play with your Warmachine & Hordes minis! Free, Board Knight [228 W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight.com] 6p

Open Board Gaming Play your favorite tabletop game, or try a new one! Free, Board Knight [228 Ice skating is going to be more fun W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight. than ever! $6, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza] 4-6p (We), 4-6p com] 6p & 7:30-9:30p (Fr), 3:30-5:30p & 7:309:30p (Sa), 1-3p (Su) Stevie Ray Kelton Sliderz [5995 US 36] 9p-1:30a EVERY WEDNESDAYSATURDAY Karaoke Docta LD DJ/Karaoke With Troy Hayes. Pop's Place, 9p-1a Curly’s Bar & Pizza [2683 N Water, 875.9800] 9p-2a DJ David Lee Lock Stock & Barrel, 10p-2a EVERY THURSDAY Early Bird Bags League (thru 4.9) EVERY FRIDAY Try the DISC's new 2-on-2 Bags (Corn Storytime (except 3.28) Hole) League! This league will consist of Children aged 2 and older are welcome 9 self-officiated games, each one-hour to join us for stories, crafts, and food! long. For ages 45 or older. $70, DISC Lunch provided. Blue Mound Public [1295 W Wood, 429.3472] 9a-12p Library [213 N St Marie, Blue Mound, 692.2774, bluemoundlibrary.lib.il.us] Story Time 10:45a Children 3-5 years old are welcome to join us for an engaging story and Friday Night Magic activities. Parent/s or caregiver/s are Weekly tournament consisting of not required to stay in the room for this both Standard & Modern formats. $5, Board Knight [228 W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight.com] 6:30p

Card game based on the famous cartoon. Plays similar to Magic the Gathering but great for kids 8+. $10 (includes lunch), The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 11a

Pathfinders Society The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 2p Saturday Night EDH! The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 6p Family Game Day Stop in and learn how to play games perfect for the family, like Rampage, Trains, Spot it, & Hive! Free, Board Knight [228 W Main St, 413.9356, boardknight.com] 12-6p

EVERY SUNDAY Yu-Gi-Oh

Win a box sanctioned tournament. $10, The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy 121, Mt Zion, 864.1851] 1p

Spring Training Baseball & T-Ball Clinic (3.9-4.13) Instructors cover fielding, hitting, throwing, catching and running. $4583, DISC [1295 W Wood] 1:30-2:30p (Ages 4-6), 2:45-4:45p (Ages 7-14)

3.1-3.29 DISillusion: The Objects of Adam G Perschbacher Perschbacher's sharp, straight-edged geometric designs on geometricshaped canvases result in unique paintings that are simultaneously 2D and 3D. Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, www.decaturarts.org, 423.3189] 8:30a-4:30p (Mo-Fr), 10a-2p (Sa)

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March Events

Soul Purpose Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 4p

3.1-3.18 Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

how to layer colors, distress and wax on samples to reproduce on your own furniture pieces, picture frames, garden ornaments, etc. $125, The Perfect The exhibition encourages visitors to understand the Civil War as a test of the Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Warrensburg, U.S. Constitution, to consider Lincoln’s 672.8822] 12- 4:30p options through his own eyes, and to reflect on the significance of that great Aliens NOT Welcome Learn how native species survive better 19th-century conflict for Americans today. Decatur Public Library [2nd Floor in their native habitat, how to plant a native tree in your backyard, and Art Gallery, www.decaturlibrary.org, why invasive species are detrimental 424.2900] Library Hours to native species. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 3.1-3.2 www.maconcountyconservation.org, Magic The Gathering 423.7708] 2p Born of the Gods A structured event with tons of prize support including promo cards, packs, Abraham Lincoln in Song This project was designed to be and a slick Born of the Gods play mat. educational as well as entertaining, $25, The Hidden Lair [320 N St Hwy with extensive liner notes including 121, Mt Zion, www.hiddenlair.com] interesting anecdotes about the songs and composers. Come for the speech; MidState Indoor 3v3 stay to visit the exhibit. Decatur Public Futsal Tournament U8-high schools (3.1), Adult (3.2). DISC Library [Children's Main Floor] 3p [1295 W Wood, www.decatur-parks.org, Diversity 429.3472] Lock Stock & Barrel, 3:30p

Saturday, 3.1 Pancake, Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast

Food, drinks, 50/50 drawing, fire equipment/apparatus viewing. $6 (adult), $3 (ages <=12), Hickory Point Fire Station [450 S Smith St, Forsyth, 877.1398] 7-11a

9th Annual Soup Supper Sample 16 different soups and enjoy a bowl or bowls of your choice.

An endless buffet of desserts and drinks. Also, there will be prizes and giveaways. $6 (adult), $4 (ages 6-12), Free (Ages <=5), Christ United Methodist Church [1503 N Summit, 423.4962] 4-6p

Spring Craft Show Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt Zion, 864.5424] 9a-3p Magic The Gathering Game Day Standard format. Every player will receive a full art promo card and the Dulcimer Club champion will be rewarded with the Rock Springs Nature Center Game Day Playing Mat and bragging [3939 Nearing Ln, www. rights! $6, Board Knight [228 W Main maconcountyconservation.org, St, 413.9356, boardknight.com] 4p 423.7708] 10a-12p VanGogh 101 Learn the ins and outs of creating fabulous Shabby Chic finishes. Learn

Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction DJ, auction, dinner to benefit Sharp's Taekwondo. $7, Free (kids <=5), Forsyth Public Library [268 S Elmwood, 875.5031] 4-7p

Chili Cookoff & Sweet Treats Auction $5, Free (Kids <5), Tabernacle Baptist Church [650 N Wyckles Rd, www. tbcdecatur.org] 5p Call of the Wild Join a naturalist and attempt to call in some wildlife while on an evening hike. For all ages. Reservations required.

Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 6p Meridian High School Trivia Night Teams of 6-10 people will answer questions in 10 categories, such as TV, movies, music, history, sports, etc.

Concessions available. $10, Meridian HS [728 S Wall St, Macon, 561.6174] 7-9p Oratorio Plus MDSO tackles Stravinsky's thrilling ballet score Petrushka. Millikin Union of Choirs for Verdi's lush Four Sacred Pieces: Ave Maria, Stabat Mater, Laudi alla Vergine Maria, and Te Deum. $13-16.50, Millikin University [Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 424.6318] 7:30p C4 Band Local band/classic rock & roll. Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 9p-1a Point 08 AIW Hall [2882 N Dineen] 9p Gnu Kung Fu & Alligator Wine Donnie's Homespun, 10p

Sunday, 2 Huff & Puff Nature Hike

Get some heart healthy exercise along the early spring trails! For all ages. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 2p

MU Bands The Millikin University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Concert Band present a concert of traditional and contemporary music for winds, brass and percussion. Free, Millikin University [Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 424.6318] 2p Mary Jo & Tombstone Bullet Blues Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 3-6p

NOW OPEN IN FORSYTH

Monday, 3 Jazz Combo

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 6p

3.3-3.28 Randy Carlson Ceramics Exhibition

Perkinson Gallery [Millikin University] 12-5p (Mo-Fr)

Tuesday, 4 Family Book Bash: Moon (Jump into Science)

Perfect for families with children aged 0-7! Is the moon really made of green cheese? We will discuss the night and day sky, create our own moon crafts and delight in a fun night-sky-inspired snack. $1 (member) $6 (non-member), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org, 423.5437] 11:15a-12p

analytical laboratory testing services to the agricultural, biotechnology, food ingredient, and feed industries. Free and open to the public. Free, LeightyTabor Science Center, Millikin University [1184 W Main] 7:30p

Jacob Powell Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p

Friday, 7 Family Friday

3.7-3.8 Jesus Christ Superstar

The Museum is extending its hours on the first Friday of each month!

Play late and enjoy food for purchase from University Dogs from 5-7p. $5, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org, 423.5437] 9:30a-7p

Fish Fry in the Gym Our Lady of Lourdes Gym [3950 Lourdes Drive, www.ololschool.com] 4:30-7:30p

Wednesday Book Club We get the books and you read them! To register contact the library.

Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us, 672.3621] 10:30a

First Friday - Gallery Walk Visit four galleries with great art, enjoy live music, munch tasty hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, sip a complimentary beverage. Meet the artists, thrive on the energy!

Madden Arts Center (Participate in geometric art-making and some tricks for creating sharp designs! Families welcome, ages 5-up) [125 N Water, www.decaturarts.org, 423.3189], Blue Connection (Bold is Gold) [117 N Water], Gallery 510 (Pamela Marty) [160 E Main, 422.1509], 3rd Floor Madden (RCC). Galleries [Downtown, 423.3189] 5-7:30p

Book Between Bites Book reviews and book talk presented by various members of the community.

Feel free to bring a lunch. Coffee provided. Registration not necessary.

Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org] 12:15p

Paint Like Me Party - Chemistry Participants will create a heavily textured, abstract canvas that features paint products and techniques that create chemical reactions. $50, The Perfect Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Warrensburg, 672.8822] 6:30-8:30p

Wednesday Women Lucky be the lasses that gather for good talk and good food...and definitely good beer! New members welcome. Find us on Facebook!

Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St] 5-10p

Jim Belushi & The Chicago Board of Comedy Jim Belushi has entertained audiences through live comedy at Chicago's hallowed Second City Comedy Club, and as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. $30, Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt Zion] 8p

Wednesday, 5 Greater Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast

Featured speaker is Dr Patrick White, President of Millikin University. The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, www. decaturchamber.com] 7a

Greg Bickers Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 6:30p

Thursday, 6 The Fabulous Hoedads

Decatur Moose Lodge 684 [3190 N Woodford St] 7-10p

Science Entrepreneurship Speaker: Robin King EPL Bio Analytical Services provides

Micah Walk Free, Donnie's Homespun [126 S Oakland, donnieshomespun.com] 9p

Presented by the Drama department. $10 (reserved), $7 (general), St Teresa High School [2710 N Water, 875.2431] 7:30p

Comedy Hour Jeff Oskay & Mike Gardner. $10-12, Main Hangar [910 S Airport Rd, mainhangarrestaurant.net, 421.7452] 8:30p

3.7-3.9 & 3.14-3.16 Cotton Patch Gospel

A joyous musical based on the Gospels of Matthew and John. This reverent adaption transplants the story of Jesus into the mid-20th-century American South and considers what might have happened had Jesus been born in Georgia. 50/50 Golden Egg Raffle Kickoff. Win up to $2250. $15, Richland Community College [Shilling Center] 7:30p (Fr & Sa), 2p (Su)

3.7-3.21 Spring Showcase

Schaub Floral Display Center [3415 Lost Bridge Rd, www.decatur-parks.org, 421.7550] 9a-3p

Saturday, 8 Pancake Breakfast

$6 (adult), $3 (ages 3-10), Free (ages <=2), Dalton City United Methodist Church [200 N Water St, Dalton City] 7-10a

NFT Underground Flea Market Lots of great deals. Antiques, collectibles, Hot Wheels, jewelry, and more. Never Forgotten Thymes [726 E Cerro Gordo] 9a-4p

Women's AGLOW AGLOW is, by nature, dynamic and global. Large groups gather to worship, and listen to guest speakers. Decatur The Fabulous Hoedads Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Elmer's Old Time Inn [3550 E William St, decaturcivicenter.org] 9a-1p 428.0689] 8-11p 2nd Saturday Book Sale Common Ground Looking for a hidden gem or a favorite $2, Spare Time Lanes [Eleventh Frame movie? Check out the Friends of the Lounge] 9p-1a Library Second Saturday Used Book Sale. Decatur Public Library [130 N DJ & Karaoke Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org, Prairieland ABATE [1899 N Railroad 424.2900] 9:30a-12:30p Ave] 9p-1a

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March Events Animal Crackers-Animal Extremes Children aged 3-5 listen to a story, meet an animal, create a craft with their adult guests and snack on animal crackers! $9-10, Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, www.decatur-parks. org, 421.7435] 9:30-10:15a & 11-11:45a

GLAD Social Board game night. TBD [gladdecatur. com] 6:30p

webpage for details. $25, Mt Zion Lion's Club [1595 W Main St, Mt Zion, www.

Chasing Ice vmheroes.com] 10a-10:30p Showcasing contemporary films raising awareness of environmental issues, not recommended for children under age Saturday Book Club 8. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us, 672.3621] Decatur [3773 N MacArthur] 7-9p 11a Kids Rock Mt Zion Foundation for Quality Concert with Mr. Singer and the Sharp Lonn Pressnall - "A Touch Education Annual Student Benefit Cookies (10:30a), interactive activities, of the Poet" Auction face painting, Scovill mobile zoo, funky Understand the Civil War as a test Please join us for a great evening; hairdooz, make your own mini-murph of the U.S. Constitution, to consider always a fabulous time! Live and silent pizzas (1st 150 kids) vendors and lots of Lincoln’s options through his own auction, music, and food. $40, Mt Zion fun. Free (ages <= 3) $5 (adv), $6 (door), eyes, and to reflect on the significance Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion $20 (family of 5), Macon Resources of that great 19th-century conflict.

Parkway, Mt Zion, 864.2366] 7p [2121 Hubbard Ave, maconresources.

Come for the speech; stay to visit the org, 875.1910] 9:30a-12:30p exhibit. Decatur Public Library [Madden Blues Expression Band Auditorium] 3p Lakeview High School get together.

Polar Plunge Food and drink specials. Pop's Place Unique opportunity to support Special The Boss Trio [4335 W Main] 7:30p Olympics athletes by taking a flying Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] leap – a leap into the frigid waters of 3:30p Tomáseen Foley's Irish Tales Lake Decatur. Lunch available. $75, The Rekindle the flame in the hearth Beach House [Lake Decatur, 428.9255] 360 Band with stories, music, song, and dance 10a-12p Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 4p from the infinitely rich treasury of Ireland's cultural heritage. Spend an Pre- & Post- Polar Plunge Party evening with some of the most gifted Chili Night Fundraiser Famous loaded Bloody Marys. Take the Silent auction, raffles, door prizes. "100" Celtic musicians, dancers and singers plunge then join us for the post-party performing today. $5-20, Millikin tickets only. $5, Decatur Gun Club with food and entertainment. Days University [Kirkland Fine Arts Center, [62 Faries Park, decaturgunclub.com, Not Here (1-5p), Noah's Back Alley (8p- 877.0400] 5-7p 424.6318] 7:30p 1a). Wild Dog Saloon [815 S 22nd St, 791.6797] 10a-1a Matt Carter Band Dueling Downtown Enjoy the comedy and musical genius Downtown Mardi Gras party in full Preschool Peepers: effect! We've got beads, brews, and of dueling pianos. It's a night of fun, Snug as a Bug Bingo entertainment, and philanthropy. Must Bourbon Street specials! Paco's Sol Spring is coming and the bugs are be 21+ to attend. 5-6p (Cocktails), 6-7p Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8:30about to show. Let’s learn about some (Dinner) , 7-10p (Show). $45 (advance), 11:30p different kinds of insects as we play a $50 (door), Decatur Masonic Temple fun game of Bug Bingo! For ages 3-5 [224 W William, cmofil.org, 423.5437] White Whiskey Coalition with an adult companion. Free, Rock 5-10p & Jonny Vodka Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p Ln, www.maconcountyconservation.

Mardi Gras org, 423.7708] 10a Festive music and some live bands.

Mardi Gras Drag Show Various downtown businesses.

Hosted by Ceduxion Carrington. $3 VM Heroes Benefit [Downtown Decatur] 5p cover. Katz [112 N Merchant] 10p Dinner and dance (6p). Auction held on webpage between 3.1-3.8. See Tournament Night Sunday, 9 & Chapter Meeting Blue Grass Music Jams Chapter meeting begins at 6:00 p Rock Springs Nature Center followed by a fun night of Wii bowling, [3939 Nearing Ln, www. darts, pool tournaments and a chili maconcountyconservation.org, cookoff! DAV Chapter 17 [1700 N Lake 423.7708] 1-4p Shore Dr] 6p Family Science Sunday Join us for a free science workshop led by Richland Community College

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

professors! Workshop is free with admission! $1 (member) $6 (nonmember), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org, 423.5437] 2-4p

Black Magic Johnson Blues band. Pop's Place, 3-6p Homecoming Gospel Choir Love offering, Maranatha Assembly of God [555 W Imboden Dr, 423.2452] 6p

Monday, 10 Lenten Meal Ideas

Generous portions constructed right in front of you, includes recipes.

Come enjoy this evening with us.

Reservations and payment must be received in advance. $20-25, MariMann Herb Farm [1405 Mari-Mann Ln, www.mari-mann.com, 429.1555] 6-8p

Tuesday, 11 American Girl Club

Join us for our American Girl Club where we introduce the history and culture of America during the different settings of the "American Girl" stories and enjoy fun activities and crafts. No doll required! Ages 7+, please register.

Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us, 864.3622] 4:30-5:30p

Wednesday, 12 Live Karaoke Band

Thursday "Bored" Game Night Bored on a Thursday night with nothing to do? Join us for an evening of board game fun! Free, Diamonds Family Restaurant [2959 N Oakland, www.decaturgamers.com] 5:30p Wings to Soar Live birds of prey show. $1 from each ticket goes to Scovill Zoo. Scovill Mobile Zoo Pre-show at 6:30p. $6, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, decaturcivicenter.org, 422.6161] 7p

Friday, 14 Family Cosplay (Costume Play)

Adults and kids are invited to dress up as their favorite comic book, anime, fictional, T.V., movie or game character for this family night. Trivia, make-up demos, prizes, activities, art projects, movies and snacks, door prizes and costume contest! $20 (person), $50 (family), Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water, www.decaturarts.org, 423.3189] 5:30-8:30p

Great Dates A couple's night out with free child care. Series message (6p), Plan private date (7-10p). First United Methodist Church [201 W North St, www. connectedpairs.com, 638.5545] 6-10p

analysis. Ages 8-12. $20 (4-H Member), $25 (non-member), U of I Extension Macon County Office [3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, web.extension. illinois.edu/dmp] 9a

Dulcimer Club Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 10a-12p Golden Acrylic Demonstration/Workshop All paints included. Artists should bring acrylic brushes, paper towels and 5 or 6 toner-based drawings/photos.

Free (demonstration), $45 (workshop), Madden Arts Center [2nd Floor Art Gallery, 422.1509] 10a Paint Like Me Party - Funky Robot Kids will paint and collage with hardware store items to create a fun and colorful painting. $10 deposit required. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $25, The Perfect Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Warrensburg, 672.8822] 10a-12p Run to LSB Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland, lockstockdecatur.com] 10:45a St Patrick's Day Parade Downtown Decatur [853.6361] 11a

Cards Against Humanity Free, Prairieland ABATE [1900 N Railroad Family Fun: Maple Syrup Time Ave] 7p-12a Experience the process of making 3.12-3.13 maple syrup. See how a tree is tapped C for Clouds LHP and how the sap becomes syrup!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's a cloud! We Make sure you get your reservations For all ages. Reservation required will use our senses and imagination in; these boys always have a full house! by 3.14. Free, Rock Springs Nature through stories and hands-on activities Paco's Sol Bistro [330.6483] 8-11p Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. to uncover the mysteries of the fluffy, maconcountyconservation.org, cotton-like balls in the sky. Reservation Rock of Ages 423.7708] 1:30p required by 3.11. $10, Rock Springs Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36, www.roaband.

Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, com] 8-11p Decatur Audubon Society www.maconcountyconservation.org, Richard & Susan Day, full-time 423.7708] 1-2p (Tu - Ages 3-5 with Soy City Stranglers - My Good, The professional nature photographers adult), 9:30-10:30a (We - Ages 1-5 with Heat - The Timmys and writers, backyard bird and adult) habitat experts. Decatur Public $3, Donnie's Homespun [126 S Library [Madden Auditorium, www.

Oakland] 9p Thursday, 13 decaturlibrary.org, 424.2900] 2p The Light Between Oceans 3.14-3.16 Argenta Library [100 E Water, Argenta, Home, Lawn, & Garden Show Four Other Brothers www.aopld.lib.il.us, 795.2144] 1:30Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K 2:30p Anderson Plaza, decaturcivicenter.org] 3:30p 5-8p (Fr), 10a-6p (Sa), 10a-4p (Su) Business After Hours Kidd Kadillac All are welcomed and invited to Saturday, 15 Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 4p attend. Hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeurves and cocktails 4-H Science Excited are provided. Decatur Chamber of Track A - build a robot, use sensors to St Patty Day Party Commerce [101 S Main, Suite 102, complete tasks, and compete in a relay. DJ Chad Osman. Prairieland ABATE www.decaturchamber.com, 422.2200] Track B - become a detective, learn [1900 N Railroad Ave] 7p-1a 5-7p DNA sampling, fingerprinting, chemical Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p

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March Events Duo Melis Spanish guitarist Susana Prieto and Greek guitarist Alexis Muzurakis . This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the talents of these guest artists here as part of the 22nd annual Mid-America Guitar Festival. $12.50-25, Millikin University [Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 424.6318] 7:30p

Voodoo Lounge CD release party. Blues band. Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 3-p

The Fabulous Hoedads Sophies [100 Eastside Square, Clinton] 8p-12a

Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 6p

Gutterbound Feeling Lucky Lounge & Package [3775 N Woodford St, 875.3067] 9p-2a Prince Night Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p

Sunday, 16 ACC 316 Kickoff

Food, games, bounce house, and lots of family activities. Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444] 11:30a

Green Tea Celebrate your Irish spirit with a four-course formal afternoon tea.

Reservations required. $17.50, Wildflour Bakery & CafĂŠ [256 W Main, 422.3300] 1p Wearing of the Green Hike into the green, and discover animals who use the color green, and other colors, to blend in, stand out, and even attract mates! For all ages.

Reservation required by 3.14. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 1:30p

Couples/Singles Dance Live band. $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 875.3090] 5-8p

Monday, 17 Jazz Combo

Tuesday, 18 Daisies Journey: Between Earth and Sky

Daisy Scouts visit a conservation area, talk to an expert ecologist, and put on a skit about the environment. $9, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www.maconcountyconservation. org, 423.7708] 6-8p

Wednesday, 19 Movie Days Kids

School is out! Join us for a free movie and popcorn. Free, Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us, 672.3621] 1p

Open Game Night Family-friendly group playing board, card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William, www. decaturgamers.com] 5:30p Greg Bickers Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 6:30p

Thursday, 20 Book Club

A Novel by Emma Donghue. Decatur Public Library [Board Room, www. decaturlibrary.org, 424.2900] 1p

Illini United Junior High Volleyball Club Tryouts Registration and warm ups begin at 2p. Friday, 21 DISC [1295 W Wood, www.decaturFish Fry in the Gym parks.org, 429.3472] 3-5p Our Lady of Lourdes Gym [3950 Lourdes Drive, www.ololschool.com] 4:30-7:30p

Family Night Live Great family activity, snacks, and fellowship. Great for young families to connect. Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, 864.3444] 6- 8p Family Fun Night Free (member), $5 (prospective member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley] 6:30p Paint Like Me Party - Skyline Couples work together to create an abstract cityscape painting. Texture techniques, metallic foil and collage work are used to create a mixed media, 2-part artwork with some color customization of couple's choice.

A perfect date night! $80 (couple), The Perfect Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Warrensburg, 672.8822] 6:30-8:30p Your Villain My Hero Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p Midnight Fishing Bring your equipment to Rock Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Information Shelter for a unique chance to fish the Cattail Ponds at night. We recommend lit bobbers and worms for bait. Fishing licenses are required for those ages 16 and up.

Reservation required by 3.20. $5, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www.maconcountyconservation. org, 423.7708] 10p-12a

3.21-3.22 Comedy Hour

Mike Lebovitz & Marty DeRosa. $1012, Main Hangar [910 S Airport Rd, mainhangarrestaurant.net, 421.7452] 8:30p

3.21-3.23 Bowl for Kids' Sake

Bowling, food, and prizes. Pla-Mor Lanes [2121 N 22nd St, 428.4240] 5:307:30p & 8-10p (Fr & Sa), 1:30-3:30p (Su)

Perform! Presents Bugsy Malone, Jr. $7, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, 422.5911] 7p (Fr, Sa), 2p (Su)

Saturday, 22 Friends of Argenta Community Breakfast Bake sale. Old Grade School [275 N Kenwood, Argenta] 8-10a

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Memorial Run for Annabelle Last year's Run for Annabelle was such a success that Darin and Amy decided to continue the run in order to pay it forward. $15 (race), $25 (t-shrt/race), Town Square [Mt Pulaski] 8:30a

Dart Sanctioned Bar Tournament Chicago style double elimination.

Woody's Bar [1190 W Southside] 6p

Scholarship Dinner Cocktails at 6:30p; multi-course plated dinner at 7p. Live and Silent Auctions. $100, Richland Community College [Shilling Center, 875.7200 x740] 6:30p

Mt Zion Chamber Business Expo Taste of Mt Zion 11a-2p. Free Admission to Business Expo. Featuring business booths. Mt Zion Convention Urban Roots Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt Zion, Showcasing contemporary films raising www.mtzionchamber.org] 9a-3p awareness of environmental issues, not recommended for children under age 8. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of NFT Underground Flea Market Decatur [3773 N MacArthur] 7-9p Lots of great deals. Antiques, collectibles, Hot Wheels, jewelry, and more. Never Forgotten Thymes [726 E Bad Manners Cerro Gordo] 9a-4p Classic rock & roll. Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 9p-1a Lego Club Play and learn with LEGOs. For boys Karaoke and girls of all ages. Includes snack, Da Burg [145 N Main, Warrensburg] story and creative play. Blue Mound 9p-1a Library [213 N St Marie, Blue Mound, www.bluemoundlibrary.lib.il.us, Riverbottom Nightmare Band 692.2774] 9:30-11a Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p Birdhouse Building Build a birdhouse to take home to your backyard for a bird called a wren.

For all ages. Reservations required by 3.14. $10/house, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www.maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 10a

3.22-3.23 Little Blue Basketball Camp

For grades K-6, players will learn new skills focusing on teamwork, dribbling, passing, and shooting. $42-50, DISC [1295 W Wood, www.decatur-parks.org, 429.3472] 12-2p

My Name is Rachel Corrie Follow the journey of a 23-year-old peace activist’s moral awakening. Killed while undertaking nonviolent action in History Comes Alive Palestine, her writings inspire viewers.

Learn about “The Charleston Riot,” a $10, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, clash between Union soldiers and www.decaturarts.org, 423.3189] 7:30p Copperhead Confederate sympathizers (Sa), 2p (Su) in 1864 Charleston, IL. Presented by Kim Bauer, Director of the Coles Co. Historical "The Katz Factor" Society. Free, Oglesby Mansion [421 W Talent Competition William, www.oglesbymansion.org] 4p Hosted by Sharon ShareAlike. $3 cover.

Katz [112 N Merchant] 10p Mardi Gras Party Robin Hopkins, Sunset Stomp Dixieland 3.22-3.23 & 3.27-3.29 Band with Kathleen Miller. The Decatur Jersey Shore: The Musical Club [158 W Prairie, www.juvaejazz.

Jersey Shore: The Musical re-imagines com, 546.1363] 4-7p today’s pop culture in a satirically hilarious way. Will Ronnie, Snooki, Voodoo Lounge Jwoww, Vinny, Pauly D, Sammi and The Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36, 864.9227] 4-7p Situation be able to survive without this pop culture lifestyle? $11, Pipe Roller Derby Double Header Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood, Capital City Hooligans v Chicago Bruise www.pdtheatre.com, 563.299.4899] Brothers and Prairieland Punishers v 7:30p (Th, Sa), 11:59p (Fr), 2p (Su) Southern Illinois Roller Girls. Men's bout (5p), Women's bout (7p). $5-15, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, www.punishersderby.com] 5p Decatur Big Band Lock Stock & Barrel, 3:30p

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Sunday, 23 One Voice

The KirkOut: Chamber Series is an informal lecture-recital series offering the audience an experience that combines informative dialogue with great creative exchanges. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, 424.6318] 2p

Spring Wildflower Hike & Photo Show Photographer Jerry Sievers will display some of his photos and lead a hike to help visitors spot the beauty he captures on film in real life. This is the first of three sessions led by this talented artist. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 2p Blues Expression Band Blues band. Pop's Place, 3-6p

Tuesday, 25 Nonfiction Book Club

Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond. Decatur Public Library [Board Room, www. decaturlibrary.org, 424.2900] 1p

The Sky's the Limit Explore the wonders of science and technology in a fun way. Ages 7+, please register. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib. il.us, 864.3622] 4:30-5:30p Open Game Night Family friendly group playing board, card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. Mancinos Pizza and Grinders [2805 N Main, www. decaturgamers.com] 5:30p

3.25-3.26 D for Ducks

Quack! Quack! Fun will be had as we dive into the world of ducks through role-play, stories and outdoor exploration. Reservation required by 3.24. $10, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1-2p (Tu Ages 3-5 with adult), 9:30-10:30a (We Ages 1-5 with adult)

Wednesday, 26 Live Karaoke Band

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March Events Thursday, 27 Genealogy

Park [1300 Eldorado St, www. penguininthepark.com] 9a

Friday, 28 Parents Night Out

Dulcimer Club Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 10a-12p

$25 (for 4 classes), Decatur Genealogical Library [1255 W South Side] 7-9p

$30 (member), $60 (prospective member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W Library Lego Club For boys and girls of all ages! Includes McKinley] 5-9p story, snacks, and creative play.

Registration required. Barclay Public Trivia Fundraiser Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, It is 11 rounds of questions from barclay.lib.il.us, 672.3621] 10:30a many different categories. Teams of 8. $10 (person), $80 (team), Decatur Cedar Lake Lawn & Garden Show First Church of the Nazarene [1177 W Cedar Lake Gardens & Gifts [3231 E Hickory Point Rd, www.firstnazarene.

Mound, www.cedarlakegardens.com] org, 875.0616] 5:45-9:45p

Jesse Hite Best one man acoustic show in town; don't miss your chance to see it! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8-11p Soul Purpose Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 8p Night Hike Experiment with your five senses and see how they can play tricks with your mind. For all ages. Reservation required by 3.27. $3 (person), $10 (family), Sand Creek Conservation Area [3644 S Franklin Street Rd, 423.7708] 9-11p

3.28-3.29 Quilt Fest

Second Annual Vietnam Era Veterans Recognition Day Featuring music from the era, beverages and appetizers. General public and all military branches are welcome. RSVP appreciated. Call 424.1376. Decatur Conference Center and Hotel, 1-5p Do You See What I See? Humans, insects, and animals see very differently. Look through a scope that lets you view the world the way a bug does, use night vision in a dark room, and compare it to the way you see the world! For all ages.

Reservation by 3.28. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www.maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 2p

200+ quilts, quilters boutique, door prizes, raffle quilt, silent auction, quilt appraiser, guest speaker, classes, demonstrations $7 (day), $10 (2 Latin Percussion days), Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Lock Stock & Barrel, 3:30p Anderson Plaza] 11a-5p (Fr), 10a-4p (Sa) Soul Purpose Saturday, 29 Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 4p Penguin in the Park For more information and to register A Seasonal Extravaganza for the race, see webpage. Fairview First Church of God in Christ hosts an evening of faith, fellowship, and food. Door prizes and entertainment. $20 (adult), $10 (child), Richland Community College [Shilling Center, 520.1468] 5-7p

AAZK Trivia Night Night to benefit animal education and conservation! Refreshments available; designed for ages 10 and up. Preregistration is preferred. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Please join us! $10 (person), $75 (team), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, www. decatur-parks.org, 421.7435] 6p Poker Night $20 buy in, Prairieland ABATE [1901 N Railroad Ave] 7p Sonus Brass Quintet $10-20, Westminster Presbyterian Church [1360 W Main, 424.6318] 7:30p Jesse Hite Crawford's Pizza and Pub [105 W Main, Maroa] 8p Escaping Neverland Sliderz Bar [5995 E Rt 36] 9p Karaoke Da Burg [145 N Main, Warrensburg] 9p-1a

Sunday, 30 Guess Who Came to Lunch

Take a hike to watch our wild friends that came to have lunch at the tables our naturalists set for them. For all ages. Reservation required by 3.28.

Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708] 2p

Oglesby Mansion Open House The restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby opens for tours in March. Encounter the lives of its family members, discover their late nineteenth-century lifestyle, and soak up its exquisite architecture. $2, Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, www. oglesbymansion.org] 2-4p

Monday, 31 Masonic Lodge Fish Fry

All you can eat fish, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, drink. Masonic Lodge [120 N Walnut, Maroa, www. maroaillinois.gov] 4:30-7p

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Cycling Lets Good Times & Good Health Roll

written by Troy Hayes Spin City Cycles photo by Sarah Jane

Nearly everyone knows how to ride a bicycle.

From kids to senior citizens, bicycling is a great way to move and a great way to have fun and exercise at the same time.

There are short treks, long journeys, fast rides, leisurely-paced trips, time trials just to see how fast you can go, and of course you can always participate in one of the dozen or so triathlons within 70 miles of Decatur.

“There are just so many opportunities anymore to ride,” says Kyle May, owner of Spin City Cycles.

“The extension of the bike trail, the Rodney (T. Miller triathlon); there are a lot of organized rides.”

Spin City puts together rides on Saturdays. Fast groups go out for 40-50-mile rides at 7 and 7:30 am, and a moderate jaunt goes off for a 15-18 mile ride at 8 am weekly, weather permitting.

“We’ll get 12 to 15 people for the fast rides and 20 or so for the moderate,” he says.

There are also opportunities to ride for a cause.

The United Way puts on its Ride United event at Fairview Park in June, Tour De Paws benefits the Macon County Animal Shelter in August, and the Conservation Ride to help out Rock Springs and such goes in September. If you’re more competitively inclined, there are triathlons all summer long within an hour drive.

“I think I did 10 tris last year and didn’t stay overnight once,” says Kyle.

Some are using cycling to socialize. Decatur Bicycle Club (DBC) is always looking for new members and schedules rides seven days a week.

The rides usually average 12-15 mph, which can be ridden with modest experience in cycling.

They typically ride eight to 30 miles round trip, with the longer rides on the weekends. DBC currently has members ranging from their twenties into their seventies. And families are certainly welcome.

The DBC rides go all directions. Depending on For those wondering just how fast they can move the day, the group may go north toward Argenta on two wheels, Spin City also has time trials continued ON page 30 every other Wednesday open to anyone.

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or southeast out of Mount Zion. The club, which currently serves 60-plus members, will begin organized events in April, and the season culminates in the fall with the Bob Galloway Ride in Arthur, which drew nearly 600 bicyclists last year.

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“We try to mix it up and give a little different scenery each day,” says Club President Daron Drake. “There are a lot of great things to see and a lot of nice areas to ride.”

The club strives to offer options for any level of rider, too. “We try to accommodate anybody,” he says. “We usually ride in two groups, one faster than the other. No one would ever be left behind.”

More options come from Decatur Bicycle Shoppe, which sponsors rides each weekend in season (typically spring through fall) with rides on Saturday at 8 am starting at the north end of Rock Springs Trail and riding to Rock Springs and back. Generally there are two groups, so slower riders need not worry about holding up their group. Decatur Bicycle also offers Bike Polo on Friday nights at 6 pm and Sundays at 1:30 pm in Garmin Park.

Whatever your pleasure, choices are rolling for all!

Get There Spin City Bicycles: spincity.co, 429-7746 Decatur Bicycle Club: decaturbicycleclub.org president@decaturbicycleclub.org Decatur Bicycle Shoppe: decaturbicycle.com, 875-3271 Or find them all on Facebook!

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Euro Biking /////////// There is a terrific opportunity for bicyclists of nearly all fitness levels to combine their passion for cycling with their love of travel.

Todd Ranney is organizing bicycling trips to Spain and to France this summer.

Todd lived in Europe for six years, and he loves to cycle but couldn’t find a social trip that took care of everything from getting there to getting home, as well as handling the hassles of traveling overseas. So he decided to put it together himself.

“Both countries are gorgeous, and the language barrier, which discourages some people, is not a problem since I can help with that,” he says. “There are a lot of stressors associated with foreign travel, and I think we take care of most of that.”

Both tours will not only be sightseeing but a cultural lesson as well. You’ll visit cathedrals and castles in Spain and several different chateaus during the French trip.

For more information, go to tcrides.com or tourgroupplanners.com.

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music kids,” he says, “it gives them a family, and they can meet others who share a common interest.”

During the camp—which takes place MondayFriday July 7-11 from 9 am-5 pm, with a final public concert on Saturday, July 12—kids will be split into bands, where they’ll be able to choose their own names, create their own t-shirts and logos, and decide which songs to play on Saturday.

Bryce Williams, rockin' out with equipment from Sound Check Music.

Making the Newest Rock Stars: Rock N’ Roll Camp

Marie Jagger-Taylor, Cultural Arts Manager for the Decatur Park District, says they’re always looking for meaningful partnerships like this that truly benefit children in the Decatur and Macon Co. areas.

Beginning on March 12, parents will be able to register any child between the age of 10 and 18 either online, at the Decatur Indoor Sports Center (1295 W. Wood) or at the Administrative Office (620 E. Riverside Drive).

In order to keep registration fees as low as possible, several fundraising efforts have already taken place. Donations will go toward costs of running the camp, rental of instruments and paying the instructors who’ll be working with the kids. If you would like to donate, you can visit www. gofundme.com/FirstGigDecatur.

Written by Beth DeBouck | Photo by Sarah Jane

Participants will receive instruction from professional musicians, teaching them everything from playing guitar, bass, keyboards and drums to If someone would’ve told me as a kid I could go vocals, production and songwriting. It is preferred to summer camp and come out a rock star–I have that all children provide their own instruments, but a feeling my life would’ve taken a completely of course, no one wants anyone to be left behind. different path.

Instruments can be provided if need be.

Luckily, some local kids may soon get the chance to turn their childhood dream of being a rock star into a reality. Mikey Schoneman, who’s performed in bands around town for years, saw what was taking place at the First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp in Danville and immediately wanted to bring it to Decatur. He’s making it possible through a partnership with the Decatur Park District.

If you’re worried about your child’s level of experience, Mikey says if he or she can play a chord, then they’ll be able to play at least three songs by the time the Saturday performance rolls around.

He says while at the Danville camp, he observed a huge transformation in the children: “They went from being shy at the start of the week, to ripping a guitar solo by the end.”

Get There: First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp

The Park District is still in the process of determining the best location for the camp, so it will be announced at a later date. For more information about the camp, contact Mikey Schoneman at In a day and age when schools strapped for 201-5599, or for information about registration, call funding would rather shred music programs than Marie-Jagger Taylor, 433-9557. guitars, Mikey decided to take the matter of saving musical education into his own hands.

Also, he describes the camp as a great way for kids who don’t always feel that they fit in at school to find a place where they can be themselves. “For

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