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Holiday Senior Brain Game Trivia

Do you have questions about navigating the web, social networks, your phone or tablet, eBooks or other tech issues? Drop by the Library get them answered. No registration required. 217-483-2713

Thu., Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

217-528-4035

Tales from the Vault

Thu., Dec. 12, 12 p.m.

112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free.

History

SPRINGFIELD – More than 150 years after the bullets stopped flying, the battles of the Civil War hold a special place in American memory. On Dec. 12, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will open its vault to display concrete reminders from a few of those bloody battles. This “Tales from the Vault” event includes weapons, like Minie balls, cannonballs and bayonets. Historic maps will show how troops were reduced to tidy, bloodless lines on paper. Personal letters preserve the memories of men who fought despite their fears and doubts. In addition, Christian McWhirter, a historian at the Lincoln… 217-558-8844

Tales from the Vault

Thu., Dec. 12, 12 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

History

Christian McWhirter will discuss what it was like to be a Civil War soldier. Letters, bullets and maps will be displayed. Free. 217-558-8844

70's Music Bingo NIght!

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Springfield Carriage Company

724 E. Edwards, Springfield Downtown

it's free to play silly

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Add a cool 70's music vibe to bingo and what do you get? More fun than you ever thought you'd have playing bingo! BYOB or wine. (217)-572-1457

Candlelight tour

Thu., Dec. 12, 6 p.m.

413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

History

217-391-3221

Jeff Berendt + Schy Willmore

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Obed and Isaacs

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Roots music... and beer! 217-670-0627

Myers - Brant - Paoni

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Vele Restaurant

524 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

Chris Camp and The Blue Ambassadors

The Trio is looking forward to returning to Vele for some great food and music to accompany our acoustic vocal harmony music. 217-210-2177

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-10 p.m.

The Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Chris Camp and the Blues Ambassadors

217-529-5806

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-10 p.m.

The Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

It's Thursday and you're wondering what to do. Come on out to the beautiful Curve Inn beer garden and listen to Chris Camp and His Blues Ambassadors. 217-529-5806

APL Paint your pet

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

True Love Church Interfaith Service

217-787-0110

Thu., Dec. 12, 6:30-8 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

321 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

free

Faith & Philosophy

All faiths & denominations under God. 12/12, 6:30 PM refreshments and fellowship, 7:00 PM worship. First Presbyterian Church-Cook/Diller Lounge, 321 S 7th St, Sp'fld 217-528-4311

Wolf Creek Boys + Sarah Borges

Thu., Dec. 12, 7-9:30 p.m.

Bar None

245 S. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Buy Tickets

$15 advance, $20 at the door

Lincoln Library Board Game Night

Bedrock 66 Live! presents Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles Show time is 7pm at Bar None in downtown Springfield, IL. 217-523-3050

Thu., Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

free

Christmas with the Alley Cats

Ring in the holiday spirit with some frosty, arctic, and holiday themed games in December! 21+

Thu., Dec. 12, 7 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Buy Tickets

$25.00 adults, $22.00 seniors and students.

Ted Yoder and Riverwood Drive

The Hoogland Center for the Arts are proud to present a return engagement of "The Alley Cats Christmas Show." Make plans to relax and enjoy a night of great singing and comedy courtesy of The Alley Cats! The Alley Cats began at Fullerton College in California and landed their first professional gig at Disneyland's "Blast to the Past." Soon after, they appeared on TV, radio shows, and even on a USO show aboard the John C. Stennis aircraft carrier welcoming home the troops from Iraq. They have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 217-523-2787

Thu., Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m.

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

$10 adults, $8 Members

Special Music Events

Ted Yoder has played the dulcimer for decades winning the America’s National Hammered Dulcimer Championship in 2010. His performance style in popular songs including Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” and classics such as “Amazing Grace” and “The Little Drummer Boy” has become known as “Yoderizing.” Why? Because until you hear Ted Yoder, it’s impossible to imagine that one wooden stringed instrument can sound like an entire rock band or a whole symphony orchestra all in one. 217-782-0979

Springfield Junior Blues Hockey

Thu., Dec. 12, 8:05 p.m.

Nelson Center Ice Arena

Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Buy Tickets

Sports & Fitness

JR Blues vs Kenai River Brown Bears (217) 525-2589

Glass Blown Ornament Workshop

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

Me, Myself & Schy

Thu., Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m., Thu., Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m., Thu., Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m. and Thu., March 12, 6-8 p.m.

Obed and Isaacs

500 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

FREE

Special Music Events, Nature, Science & Environment

The walls are up on the beer garden, but that doesn't mean the fun stops! Me, Myself and Schy (Jeff Berendt and Schy Willmore) will be playing live in the enclosed beer garden throughout the winter months. Stop in to see one of Springfield's best! 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

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

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

Faux Real Exhibition

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20

700 N. Fourth Street, Springfield Springfield Area

Free.

Children's Corner, Holiday Happenings

Mixed media pieces by artist Anna Kell, an associate professor of Art and Art History at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. 217-523-2631

Santa House

Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20

Robin Roberts Stadium

1415 N. Grand Ave. E., Springfield North Side

The Springfield Park District tradition continues in 2019 when Santa will arrive at his home away from the North Pole at Robin Roberts Stadium. A local tradition for more than 40 years! This is a great opportunity for the kiddos to see Santa, snap a photo yourself for free or let us take one for you for only $5.00. You can bring your pups, too so they can get a photo with Santa as well! December 7th - December 22nd Robin Roberts Stadium, Springfield, IL Mondays - Fridays: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00am - 6:00pm $5.00 photos with… 217-753-0700

Annual Membership Exhibition

Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 18

SAA Collective Gallery

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Winter Holiday Floral Show

The gallery will be filled with new works by all the SAA Collective artists. Artists have also included holiday-inspired art in our annual holiday shop. 217-544-2787

Saturdays, Sundays, 12-5 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield Leland Grove

Nature, Science & Environment

217-546-4116

Tree of Wishes

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

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Art & Architecture, Holiday Happenings

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

Holiday design tour

Every other day, 5:15 & 6:30 p.m.

Dana-Thomas House

301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Tours with members of the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Reservations are required. 217-782-6776. 217-782-6776

Sex Addicts Anonymous

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

TBD

No Address, Springfield Springfield Area

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.

Open mic with Kourtney

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

Crow's Mill Pub

1220 Toronto Rd., Springfield Springfield Area