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American Red Cross Open House

HSHS St. John’s Hospital to Host Diaper Drive on Dec. 5-6 SPRINGFIELD — HSHS St. John’s Hospital will be collecting diapers and wipes for the babies in our Beyond the NICU program. Beyond the NICU is a home care program to help premature babies and their families make a smooth transition from the hospital to home in both the Springfield and Decatur areas. The hospital is accepting all diaper sizes but has a great need for sizes 2-5. Drop-off locations will be Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 at the following locations: • St. John’s Women and Children’s Clinic,…

Thu., Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m.

American Red Cross

769 South Durkin Drive, Springfield West Side

FREE

Springfield Carriage Company

Come check out the new home of the American Red Cross in central Illinois and hear how you can help out in your community by volunteering. Please RSVP at 217-610-8004. redcross.org. 217-610-8004

70's music BINGO!

Thu., Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.

724 E. Edwards, Springfield Downtown

Julian Davis and the Situation with the White Oak Staves

70's Music Bingo every Thurday! It's always a blast! Come grab supper win prizes at one of Springfields finest historic restaraunts. (217)-572-1457

Thu., Dec. 5, 7-10 p.m.

Bob's Butternut Hut

215 N. Second St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Karaoke with Debbie Cakes

Julian Davis is a traveling musician plying his trade through guitar and mandolin on the roads of this country. Since 2016 he has been giving the traditional bluegrass style a clean new treatment. 217-588-9880

Thu., Dec. 5, 7-10 p.m.

The Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

An Evening with Johnnie Owens and Josie Lowder

217-529-5806

Thu., Dec. 5, 8 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Buy Tickets

$18 Adults $16 Senior $16 Student

Glass Blown Ornament Workshop

Local singer Johnnie Owens and his musician friends will entertain with an evening of Jazz, featuring special guest Josie Lowder. The group will perform songs from Johnnie's album, "Butter," along with a tribute to Ray Charles and Fats Domino. Since leaving the Platters, Johnnie has been a long standing member of the Arts Community in Springfield. He has also been awarded a place in Springfield's Time Capsule for his contributions to the arts and is a past recipient of the Mayor's Award for the Arts. 217-523-2787

Thu., Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m., Mon., Dec. 9, 1-4 p.m., Thu., Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m., Mon., Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 19, 6-9 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

217-523-2631

The Lovdahls

Thu., Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m., Thu., Jan. 2, 6-8 p.m., Thu., Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m. and Thu., March 5, 6-8 p.m.

Obed and Isaacs

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

FREE

Special Music Events, Nature, Science & Environment

It's okay to be overly excited about this duo that we have lined up for the winter. The Lovdahls are coming back to Obed's for not one, not two but FOUR times over the winter! If you missed them at the SOB Festival this summer, now is your chance to see them up close and personal! With the walls up and everyone getting cozy, these will be Thursday nights that you'll want to put on your calendar right now! 217-670-0627

Rock and Rolled

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. Continues through March 2

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Imagine a museum exhibition inspired by the music that we love from the last fifty years. It would feature painting, photography, sculpture, installation and illustrations. Then we pair the art with rocks, minerals, fossils and meteorites from our world renowned Geology Collection at the Illinois State Museum. This is ROCKED & ROLLED! A celebration of music that has defined the culture combined with timeless geological specimens embodying the structure of the earth from our permanent collection. Featuring the artwork of Daniel McAdam, Judy & Bill Anderson, Yams, Christine Duray, Warren Linn, Larry Brogan, Dylan Fish, Plastic Crimewave, John Spear, Mac… 217-782-7386

Eleanor Spiess-Ferris: Daphne's Sister

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

UIS Visual Arts Gallery Silent Auction and Benefit Fundraising Exhibition

Paintings and drawings trace the development of the artist's distinctive figures across her career. Curated by Doug Stapleton. Museum admission. 217-782-7386

Through Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m.

UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201

1 University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Featuring local and regional artists' works. Bids taken Mon., Dec. 2 through Thu., Dec. 5. with a closing event from 5:30-7 p.m. Food and drinks served. 2172066506

Tree of Wishes

Mondays-Sundays, 4-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Tree of Wishes is a four week program that benefits 12 local nonprofit agencies to provides hundreds of gifts to people of all ages in the Springfield area. Participating is easy! Find us at White Oaks Mall outside of the lower level former Sears entrance. Select a card from the tree, purchase items from the wish list and return unwrapped gifts to the tree by December 15th. Share the holiday spirit with those in need! Extended hours on weekends and the day after Thanksgiving. 217-528-8406

Open mic with Kourtney

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 26

Crow's Mill Pub

1220 Toronto Rd., Springfield Springfield Area

217-679-7477

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Mondays, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

TBD

No Address, Springfield Springfield Area

Karaoke with Brad Schroeder

A 12-step meeting for those seeking freedom from addictive or compulsive sexual behavior. Confidentiality assured. Email springfieldsaa@gmail.com or call 217-306-7335 for meeting location.

Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. Continues through March 26

Stockyard Saloon

3025 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

J. C. B. Entertainment Karaoke

217-670-1586

Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. Continues through Dec. 26

La Fiesta Chatham

6901 Preston Dr., Springfield Chatham

First Presbyterian Church

217-697-5588

Amazing Alleluias

Fri., Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

321 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Kevin Ellis and Groove Orbit

Soprano Awet Andemicael will debut with the Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra to perform Alleluias written by Vivaldi and Mozart, and paired with the sounds of Corelli’s Concerto Grosso and Haydn’s Thirtieth Symphony “Alleluia.” Andemicael has sung across the United States, as well as in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is central Illinois’ largest professional orchestra serving over 30,000 community members. After the concert join in the Coda Conversations, a post-concert discussion with the musicians from the orchestra, the featured guest artist and music director Ken Lam. General admission is $20. Students age 6-21 are $6 and senior… 217-528-4311

Fri., Dec. 6, 8-10 p.m.

Anchors Away

518 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield Downtown

Design Ideas Holiday Store

Contemporary Jazz 217-679-0166

Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15

Shop 'n Save

1755 Wabash Ave., Springfield Jerome

Holiday Happenings

After a five-year hiatus, Design Ideas is bringing back its holiday store to Springfield. All the merchandise is sold at a loss and Design Ideas covers the overhead to operate the store so that all proceeds can be donated to local charities. The four nonprofit organizations splitting this year’s sales are The Animal Protective League, Helping Hands of Springfield, Hoogland Center for the Arts and Sparc. Since its inception in 2006, the Design Ideas Holiday Store has donated more than $130,000 to local charities. The Design Ideas Holiday Store will be located in the former Shop ‘n Save building at…

Retired State Employees Association

Fri., Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center

3280 Northfield Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Holiday Happenings

The Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) normally meets each month at the St. John's Lutheran Church located at 2477 W. Washington St. in Springfield but will not be meeting in November and December of this year. Our annual Christmas Party will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 - 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Drive in Springfield. Hope to see you at the party! 217-523-7900

Mary Bryant Choir

Fri., Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

First Church of the Brethren

217-528-4035

The Handmades Sales 2019

Fri., Dec. 6, 2-7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The State House Inn

101 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Fairs & Festivals

Shop for handmade holiday gifts. A curated show features the work of over 35 local and regional artists. 847-533-7829

Alternative Holiday Fair

Fri., Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

2115 Yale Boulevard, Springfield Springfield Area

free admission

Holiday Happenings

Shopping can improve the lives of artisans in developing countries when you purchase fair-trade international gifts, including toys, games, desk accessories, musical instruments, baskets, jewelry, housewares, and unique holiday items. Baked goods will be sold both days. International foods served a la carte at dinner on Friday and at lunch on Saturday. 217-685-1610

Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band

Fri., Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Robbie's

4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Chatham Area Public Library

Live music with Angel Brown's Smooth N' Blue Band. 217-622-8013

Improv Workshop

Fri., Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

600 E. Spruce, Chatham Chatham

Free

Springfield Carriage Company

Led by Ryan Byers. The first half will be learning what to do and getting comfortable. The second half will be putting what you learned into action and setting up some scenarios in which to improv. Registration required. Ages 18+. 217-483-2713

70' Solo Acoustic Show

Fri., Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

724 E. Edwards, Springfield Downtown

Springfield Art Association

Rickey Allen Meredith LIve with his 70's Solo Acoustic Show! Playing The greatest hits of the greatest decade! (217)-572-1457

Printmaking cards

Fri., Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Jason Gray Christmas Concert

Instructed by Corie Decker. $20 members, $30 non. 217-523-2631

Fri., Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Assembly of God

129 East Vandalia Road, Jacksonville Out-of-town

Buy Tickets

$15-$35