• January-February- See the exhibit “Eagle Reflections” featuring photographs by Nature Center visitors.Nature Center,4601 South Nature Center Way. 417-888-4237.
• Jan.-March-CSI:Fantastic Caverns, 4872 North Farm Road 125,10 a.m. and 12p.m. daily. Special 90 minute tour available through March. School,scout and other groups will find a “crime scene” at the cave’s Underground Classroom. Min 20/max 60. CSI includes all riding cave tour. 417-833-2010. fantasticcaverns.com
• Jan.12th- Story Time with Ms.Ladybug 11-11:30 am Join volunteer naturalist Joyce Tolliver as she reads a nature story and shares activities with 2-6 year olds. No organized groups. Nature Center.
• Jan.13th Manicures and Marshmallows-4pm at Brent wood Branch Library,2214 Brent wood Blvd. Teens in grades 6-12 can come get a manicure,watch a movie and share hot chocolate and cookies.
• Jan.15-Discover Nature Families: Attraction Birds to your yard. 10am-12pm. Learn how to attract and identify birds,and assemble your own bird feeder to take home. Ages 5 and above with an adult mentor. Registration required. Nature Center,4601 South Nature Center Way. 888-4237
• Jan.15- Fly-Tying Demonstration 1-4pm Members of the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association will be on hand to demonstrate basic fly-tying techniques. Stop by anytime and lean how to combinations of feathers,yarn and thread imitate insects or other fish food. All ages. Nature Center.
• Jan.15- Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents Heaven on Earth:2009 Van Cliburn Finalist Mariangela Vacatello,7:30pm Hammons Hall,525 South John Q. Hammons Parkway. Selections:Mahler-Blumine,Beethoven-Piano Concerto #4 in G Major,Mozart Symphony no.41. Tickets:836-7678 or hammonshall.com
• Jan.15th- Titanic’s 5th Annual Professional Ice Carving Event 9am-3pm. Titanic Museum Attraction,3235 76 Country Blvd.,Branson, MO. Free in parking lot. (417)335-9500.Titanicbranson.com
• Jan.16th Bridal Expo. 11am-4pm at the Springfield Expo. Center, Hosted by Metropolitan Bride,featuring more than 150 local vendors. Admission:$5 at the door, children, ages 12 and under, enter free. Pre-register at metbride.com and become eligible to win prizes. Raffles benefit the Springfield Public Schools Backpack Program. 888-2900
• Jan-18th-Strega Nona: the Musical at 7pm Hammons Hall,525 South John Q Hammons Parkway. This production is part of the David and Lisa McQueary Family Theatre series. Based on the beloved children’s books by Tomie dePaola, “Strega Non the Musical” is the tale of a friendly,magical witch who strives to cure the everyday ills of a tine Italian town. Featuring an energetic score, the use of traditional Commedia dell’arte and set design inspired by the “Strega Nona” pop up book. This enchanting production illustrates the importance of the  adage “be careful what you wish for,lest it come true” and you can’t judge a pot by its pasta. This performance is recommended for ages 4-9 Admission: 16-22$. 836-7678
• Jan.18-Rock and roll Kickoff Celebration. 5:30pm Oasis Hotel & Convention Center,2610 North Glenstone. The American Cancer Society presents the even celebrating 21st birthday of the Relay for Life of Springfield. Light meal provided by Fire and Ice and short program following. Marti Helfrcht,447-1471, Amanda Brown,827-7387. marti.helfrecht@cancer.org
• Jan.20-22-MSU’s Inertia Dance Company at the Vandivort Center Theatre,305 East Walnut Street 4th Floor admission $16-18. 831-8001. SpringfieldContemporaryTheatre.org
• Jan.21st How to: Fold Origami 7pm at the Park Central Branch Library,128 Park Central Square. For all ages. Learn the basics of this Japanese folk are in a hands-on demonstration.Materials provided. The how to series takes place the third Friday of every month. Register:831-1342
• Jan.22-Robert Burns Night Supper 6-9:30 pm Double tree Hotel, 2431 North Glenstone. The burns supper celebrates the National Poet of Scotland with traditional toast,speeches,songs and poems. Entertainment by Scottish folk singer Colin Grand-Adams.Highland/formal attire requested, but not required Admission $40 per person. springfieldmissouriscots.org
• Jan.22-Hot 8 Brass Band 8pm at Hammons Hall. The band Plays the traditional Second Line parades, hosted each Sunday after noon by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, infusing their performances with the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music loved around the world. Admission:$16-$26. 836-7678. hammonshall.com
• Jan.22-Master class with Hot 8 Brass Band 1pm Hammons Hall. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Free.
• Jan.22-23- Eagle Days Sat. 9am-4pm., Sunday 12:30-4:30pm This event combines the indoor presence of Phoenix, a live bald eagle from Dickerson Park Zoo, with outdoor viewing opportunities at the Lake Springfield Boathouse and Marina, 5324 South Kissick Ave. Using spotting scopes,participate in activities and sit in on a demonstration to learn more about these fascinating birds a indoor program is held at the Nature Center ever hour.
• Jan.25th-Chocolate Daze 3pm for grades 6-12, Midtown Carnegie Library in the basement meeting room. Provided by Silver Dollar City. Call 862-0135
• Jan.26-10th Annual Community Volunteer Fair 11am- 2pm at MSU in Plaster Student Union on the first and second floors. Approximately 50 Springfield area nonprofit and government agencies will be on campus to discuss current and upcoming volunteer and service-learning opportunities. If Missouri Stat is closed on Jan 26th  to inclement weather the fair will take place Feb.2 Citizenship and service learning (CASL) 836-5774
•  Jan.22-23 Gun show at the Springfield Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 3001 North Grant Street exit 77 off I-44 Sat.9-5 and Sun 9-3
• Jan.26-Master Class:flutist Aleksandr Haskin 5pm at Hammons Hall. Haskin will work with advanced-level flute students,offering comments on technique,interpretation and p erformance. Student performers will be selected in advance, and the public is invited to attend. This event is free of charge. 836-7678. hammonshall.com
• Jan.27th-Aleksandr Hakin,flutist 7:30 pm at Hammons Hall. Admission $20

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