February 2012

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Ice Skating – February-March 11

Ice Skating – February-March 11
Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza. Ice skating sessions available for all ages and abilities, all weekend dates through March 11, call for times, $, 422-7300.

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37th Central Illinois Jazz Festival – February 3-5

37th Central Illinois Jazz Festival – February 3-5
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US Highway 36 West. Three-day jazz festival featuring bands and guest artists from across the country, hosted by the Juvae Jazz Society, casual dress, F 5pm-12am, Sa 10am-2am, Su 10am-5pm, $, 454-2709.

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Cross Country Ski Workshop – February

Cross Country Ski Workshop – February
Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing, bring your own skis, boots and poles, or rent some from the Center, at least 4 inches of snow and reservations required, Sa's & Su's, 4pm, $, 423-7708.

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Young Artists Concert – February 4

Young Artists Concert – February 4
Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St. Featuring winners of Millikin's Concerto/Aria competition joined by the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, 7:30pm, $, 424-6318

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Valentine Dinner/Dance – February 4

Valentine Dinner/Dance – February 4
Mt. Zion Convention Center, 1410 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, IL. A night of dinner, drinks, and dancing, door prizes and games, 6-11pm, $, 864-5424.

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Hearts Around the World – February 4

Hearts Around the World – February 4
Café DMH, Decatur Memorial Hospital, 2300 N. Edward St. An evening of Middle Eastern cuisine, culture, and fund raising to benefit the DMH Heart & Lung Institute, 6pm, $, reservations required, 876-2105.

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Family Hikes – February & March

Family Hikes – February & March
Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln., free, 423-7708.
2/5 – Super Bowl Shuffle, 1pm
2/19 – Owl Prowl, 6:30pm
3/4 – Migration Discovery @ Rodney T. Miller Wetland, 2pm
3/10 – Evening Star Walk, 6:30pm
3/11 – Spring Forward, 2pm
3/18 – Nature Play the Pine Forest Way, 1:30pm
3/25 – Early Bloomers, 2pm

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Chicago the Musical – February 10-19

Chicago the Musical – February 10-19
Little Theatre on the Square, 16 E. Harrison St., Sullivan, IL. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago where two accused murderesses find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows, $, 728-7375.

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ValenDine – February 11

ValenDine – February 11
Hickory Point Banquet Facility, 727 W. Weaver Rd. Dinner and dancing, hosted by Decatur Park District and featuring the Sande Hackel Orchestra, 5-6pm cocktails, 6-7pm dinner, 7-10pm dancing, $, dress clothing, reservations required, 422-5911.

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Second Saturday Book Sale – February 11 & March 10

Second Saturday Book Sale – February 11 & March 10
Decatur Public Library, 2nd Floor, 130 N. Franklin St. Sale of used books, paperbacks, CDs, books on tape, proceeds benefit Friends of the Library, 9:30am-12:30pm, 424-2900.

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KirkOut – February 12

KirkOut – February 12
Decatur Public Library, Madden Auditorium, 130 N. Franklin St. Featuring Musical Theatre Presents, 2pm, free, 424-2900 x.7.

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25th Annual Easter Seals Bowl-A-Thon – February 12

25th Annual Easter Seals Bowl-A-Thon – February 12
Spare Time Lanes. Teams of four are invited to bowl at 10am or 1pm and collect pledges to raise funds for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Cost is $12.50 per person and includes shoe rental, door prize entry and anniversary cake. Collect $25 in pledges and get a free t-shirt. To register, call 429-1052 ext. 110.

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Knight to Remember – February 16

Knight to Remember – February 16
Children's Museum of Illinois, 55 S. Country Club Rd. Come dressed in your armor for a knight filled with dragons, jousting, sheep tossing, Medieval taste treats, and activities galore, 6-8pm, $, 423-5437.

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Orpheus in the Underworld – February 16-19

Orpheus in the Underworld – February 16-19
Millikin University, Shilling Hall, Albert Taylor Theatre, 1184 W. Main St. Jaques Offenbach's lampoon of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice, presented by Millikin University's Department of Theatre and Dance, Th-Sa 7:30pm, Su 2pm, $, 424-6318.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream – February 17-19 & 24-26

A Midsummer Night's Dream – February 17-19 & 24-26
Richland Community College, Shilling Auditorium, 1 College Park. Presented by Richland Community College's Discovery Theatre featuring 12-18 year-old students who are participating in a hands-on theatre laboratory experience, F's & Sa's 7:30pm, Su's 3pm, $, 875-7211 x.6888.

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Decatur Home Show - February 18 - 19

Decatur Home Show - February 18 - 19
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. For over 50 years, the "Home Show" has been your source for what's new on the home front. Booths display design ideas and contractors are on hand to provide advice on your next project. Sat from 10am-6pm and Sun from 11am-4pm. Presented by the Metro Decatur Homebuilders Association.

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Synergy – February 19

Synergy – February 19
Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St. Percussion Ensemble concert presented by the Millikin University School of Music, 4pm, $, 424-6318.

25

Rube Goldberg Competition – February 25

Rube Goldberg Competition – February 25
Children's Museum of Illinois, 55 S. Country Club Rd. Annual display day for area fifth graders who have created a Òrube,Ó 10am-5pm, $, 423-5437.

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Rainforest Romp – February 25

Rainforest Romp – February 25
Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Ln. Warm up inside the nature center with the movie Planet Earth-Jungles, snack provided, 2pm, $, 423-7708.

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Bridal Expo and Fashion Show – February 25

Bridal Expo and Fashion Show – February 25
Mt. Zion Convention Center, 1410 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, IL. Mt. Zion's first bridal expo, 10am-5pm, bridal fashion show 2pm, free, 864-5424.

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Day of Dance – February 25

Day of Dance – February 25
Decatur Club Ballroom. Enjoy dancing on a wood floor to 50’s and 60’s swing music with Kidd Kadillac & the Continentals, health screenings and door prizes. $15/person, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Red attire encouraged. Presented by Decatur Memorial Hospital and Spirit of Women. Call 876-2850 to register.

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