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Aliens. Free. Fireworks follow. Rochester Community Park.
40th Annual Greenview Labor Day Celebration Sep 6, 4-9pm and Sep 7, 8am-4pm, Flea market, one of central Illinois’ largest parades, free entertainment, food, petting zoo, kids games and free bingo. Village Park and Square, Greenview. For more info, call 968- 7043 or [email protected].
Dave Sinclair Labor Day Celebration Sep 7, 3:30-5pm, Nathan Carls and The UpStandard Citizens entertain while observers may enjoy homemade ice cream and other homemade goodies. Free music, charge for food. For more info, call 452-7786 or e-mail [email protected]. Virginia town square.
LLCC Slammin’ Sweets Poetry Series Sep 8, 11am, Free event features Shanelle Gabriel. Slam poets of diverse backgrounds use tradition of spoken performance as a tool of free expression. For more info, call 786-2789. LLCC, Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall.
Brewery Collectibles Club of America Sep 9-12, CANvention is the BCCA’s biggest collector event, drawing breweriana collectors from around the world. Sep 12, 9am-3pm, Trade floor open to public. Only day open to public. For info visit www.bcca.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center.
American English Sep 10, 7pm, Beatles tribute band. Food available starting at 6 p.m. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Washington Street between Sixth and Fifth.
Arcola Broom Corn Festival Sep 10-13, Find out how brooms are made and why they are such a big part of Arcola’s past. National Broom Sweeping Contest and parade known for its length, plus all the regular festival activities, drink and unique food. For info, call 268-4530.
Atlanta Fall Festival Sep 10-12, Carnival rides, petting zoo, car show, pie and cake baking contest/auction. For info, call 648-2351.
Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival Sep 10-12, 9am-10pm, Plenty of food, carnival rides, 3-on-3 tourney, car show, beer tent w/ live bands, kiddie tractor pull, 5K run and lots of free entertainment and family fun. Free. For more info, call 732-8687.
“Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11” Sep 11, 9am, Motorcycle and car shows, music, “thank the vet” area and more. Memorial Service, 6:30pm in Nelson Park large pavilion. Nelson and Fairview Parks, Decatur. For info, call 791-1385 or e-mail [email protected].
Taizé - Healing and Wholeness Service Sep 11, 7pm, Candlelit participatory service of meditative music. Krista Steller, oboe; Carly Piland, flute; Nate Moss, bass — and others. Light refreshments follow. Free event for all ages. For more info, call 528-4311 or visit www.lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield Illinois, 321 S. Seventh St.
Movie in the Park Sep 11, Dusk. High School Musical 3. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544-1751. Rotary Park.
Arenzville Burgoo Sep 11-12, 8am-7pm, Family-oriented games, carnival rides, concessions, contests, and pet parade, entertainment and music. Arenzville. For info visit www.burgoo.org.
Pekin Marigold Festival Sep 11-13, Lots of unique contests and events. Music, art and so much more. For more info, call 309-346- 2106 or visit www.pekin.net.
Nunsense Sep 11-13 and 18-20 (See “Autumn is showtime,” p. 34)
Greene County Days Sep 11-13, 9am-5pm, Project Porthole Quilted Trail Tour of painted quilt patterns and round barns. Timber framer provides tips on basic barn repair and quick fixes. Information booths in Roodhouse and Carrollton. E-mail [email protected] or visit www.accessivcha.com/index.htm. Roodhouse Central Park and Carrollton Courthouse Square.
Abu Arabian Horse Show Sep 11-13, 7am-10pm, Free admission. Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum. For info call Rhoda Brouillette at 815-935-2646.
Our Views Speak Volumes Sep 11-Oct 30, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Lorraine Pilcher, acrylic; Kathy Lesle, mixed media; Morgan Elser, mixed media sculpture; Hugh Henderson, ceramics; Keith Rice, ceramics. For more info, call 544-2787. H.D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Ragin’ Cajun Bayou Bash Sep 12, 3-10pm, Live Cajun music and food. The real thing! $5. Christian County Fairgrounds. For more info, call 824-3555 or visit www.downtowntaylorville.com.
The Mime Company Sep 12, 7:30pm, Sponsored by Illinois College Fine Arts Series. Admission $15, free to all students. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, Jacksonville. For info, call 217-245-3069 or visit www.ic/fas.
Abraham Lincoln in Song Sep 12, 2:30pm, Chris Vallillo, acclaimed performer of Lincoln-era music, storytelling and narrative performs on the bandstand on courthouse lawn during Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival. For more info, call 341-8067 or e-mail [email protected] or visit mtpulaskiil.com.
Eastside Fall Jazz Festival Sep 12, 11am-7pm, John T. Crisp Jr.’s Chahrm the Band with Ada Lou, Joe Boyce featuring The T.A.C Allstars, Tebe Zalango, The Crisp Sisters, Crisp - Roberts and Johnson, Johnny Owens and Dr. Virgil Rhodes. Tubman Anthony Center, 1415 N. Grand Ave East. For more info, call 528-3243.
Rockballet Sep 12 (See “Autumn is showtime,” p. 34)
Elkhart Fall Festival Sep 12, Great food, flea market, craft vendors and more all on historic Route 66. For info, call 947-2287.
Poets in the Parlor Sep 12, 2pm, Vachel Lindsay’s poem “The Chinese Nightingale” is the theme of this program featuring narrative and visuals relating to Lindsay’s Oriental-themed writings. Light refreshments. Vachel Lindsay Home, 603 S. Fifth St. For more info, call 524- 0901.
Healthy Pets, Healthy People Sept 12, 1-4pm, Open to the public
