Cruise Nite and Car Show Sep 26-27, One of the largest cruise nights in Illinois, watch the cruise on Saturday night and enjoy the car show on Sunday morning. Morton Avenue and Community Park, Jacksonville.
Woodlawn Farm Fall Festival Sep 27, 12-5pm, Features music, craft displays, gunsmith, children’s activities and refreshments. $5, $10/families. Farm owned and operated by Underground Railroad Committee of Morgan County Historical Society. E- mail [email protected] or visit www.woodlawnfarm.com. Woodlawn Farm, Old Route 36 (three miles east of Jacksonville).
High School Vocal Festival Concerts Sep 27, 7:30pm and Sep 28, 4:30pm, Listen to select high school students, who have trained at Millikin, perform free evening concerts alongside a guest choir. Free. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur. For tickets, call 424-6318.
Music in the Park: Celtic Celebration Sep 27, 4-7pm, The Emerald Underground, Exorna, Elks Pipes and Drums. Free. Washington Park, near the playground. For more info, call 544-1751.
Tommy Emmanuel Sep 29, 7:30pm, Two-time Grammy nominee dubbed by guitar legend Chet Atkins as “Certified Guitar Player” for his lifetime contribution to the instrument, a rare honor shared by only three other people in the world. For more info, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS PAC, One University Plaza.
Multicultural Fest Sep 30, 11am-6:30pm, Free LLCC event features exhibitors and vendors. For more info, call 786-2789. LLCC Trutter Center.
OCTOBER
Downtown Art Walk Oct 1, 5-8pm, Free self-guided tour of downtown art galleries plus unique dining and shopping. For more info, call 544-1723 or visit www.downtownspringfield.org. Sixth, Fifth, Adams, Monroe.
Barry Apple Festival Oct 1-4, All things are coming up apples at this annual festival. Plus bands, parade, entertainment, food and crafts. For more info, call Galen at 242-4765. Barry.
White Guard Oct 1-28, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Parisian artist and painter Sergei Chepik’s first American exhibition. His work was featured in many significant venues including a commissioned piece for St. Paul’s Cathedral. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Science Building room 201. For info call 206- 6506 or e-mail [email protected].
Smart Brothers & Chris Scruggs Oct 2, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series. $17, $15 pre-sale, Hoogland Center for the Arts Theatre III, 420 S. Sixth St. For info call 523-2787.
Candlelight Tour Oct 2-3, 7-9pm, Bring the family to experience New Salem village after dark. Interpreters in period clothing welcome you into the reconstructed log homes. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Route 97 (2 miles south of Petersburg). For info, call 632-4000.
Civil War Days Oct 2-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Reproduction of camp life, a grand ball, an old-time church service, period music, merchandise and demonstrations. Battles daily. Appearances by Gen. and Julia Grant. $3. White Hall Reservoir, White Hall. For info, call 927-4301.
Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Oct 3, 10am-6pm, Final free admission day of the season. Activity packed day includes animal programs. For more info, call 753-6217 or visit www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 East Lake Dr.
Baka Beyond Oct 3, 7:30pm, Energetic performance of world fusion music, bringing the rich culture of Baka Forest people in Cameroon to the stage. $10-$16 adults, $6-$10 child. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur. For tickets, call 424-6318.
Walk N Wag Oct 3, 9am-12pm, Bring your dog out for a fun-filled morning of pet-friendly activities. One-mile walk, contests, vendors. $20 includes T-shirt and goodies for dog. For more info, call 753-0700. Riverside Park, Peoria Rd.
Fall Garden & Landscape Seminar Oct 3, 11am, “Fall Trees: Splendor of the Garden.” Discover amazing fall color and learn about selecting, planting and growing. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787- 4700.
LOESS Rock, Gem & Fossil Show Oct 3-4, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, $2-$1. Illinois Building Main Floor, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info, call Steve Morse 622-3484.
Historic Surveying Oct 3-4, 9am-5pm, 1830’s surveying party view (survey) the road throughout the village using period instruments and interpreting their function. For more info, call 632-4000. Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Route 97 (Two miles south of Petersburg).
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival Oct 3-4, 10-11, 140 miles, 15 villages, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, historic sites and buildings, food. Fulton County. For info, call 309- 647-8980 or e-mail [email protected] or visit spoonriverdrive.org.
Harvest Festival and Fish Fry Oct 3-4, 12pm, Doors open at noon for music under the pavilion (1-6pm Sat and 2-5pm Sun), fish sandwiches and dinners available with other food items. No coolers, food, drinks or pets. For more info, call 635-9900. Hill Prairie Winery, Route 97, Oakford.
Abe’s Corn Maze Oct 3-31, 10am-6pm Sat-Sun, Tenacre corn maze, inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, flea market, cruise in, health and safety fair, flashlight maze and fireworks. $5-$3. For more info, call 522-5632 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.AbesCornMaze.org. Abe’s Corn Maze, 3200 Shaler Rd.
The Capitol City Men’s Chorus Oct 4, 4-6pm, Fall concert, “The Boyz
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