poems of suspense; sounds and sights of the season; hot chocolate and cookies by lantern in the back garden. Free. For more info, call 524- 0901. Vachel Lindsay Home, 603 S. Fifth St.
Prairieland Classic Dog Show Oct 16-19, 8am-6pm, $2-$1. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, Foodarama, Tech Town, Artisans Building. For info, call Judy Goodfellow at 618-238- 4865.
Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival Oct 17, Stories like Lincoln used to tell shared with public. Saturday events at Old Capitol, Lindsay Home (1-2 p.m.) and Café Moxo (2-3 p.m.). Free. For more info, call 785-7960 or visit www.oldstatecapitol.org. Old State Capitol, 1 Old Capitol Plaza.
In the Shadow of Lincoln Oct 17, 6pm, Award-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk tells the story of Lincoln, the Civil War and the trials and triumphs of African-Americans living in the shadow of slavery. Free. For more info, call 785- 7960 or visit www.oldstatecapitol.org. Old State Capitol, #1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Old Settlers Day Oct 17, 12-4pm, 1840s house converted to tavern and tea room, parlor for discussion of period issues, and museum of period furnishings, Civil Warera music, cooking and craft demonstrations and special period activities for children. Free admission. Seasonal food and beverages offered. Historic UIS Strawbridge-Shepherd House, 5255 Shepherd Rd.
Heart of Jacksonville Porky Days & Applefest Oct 17, Fall celebration with food, crafts and vendors. Downtown Jacksonville.
Cookies and Milk Oct 17, 2-3pm, Free family story hour. Free cookies and milk for kids! Part of the Old State Capitol’s “Once Upon a Prairie Storytelling Festival.” For more info, call 785-7960. Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Oct 17 (See “Fall classical,” p. 32”)
Fall Garden and Landscape Seminar Oct 17, 11am “Creating Sensational Curb Appeal” seminar by Green View Design Group. Expert designers help you create show-stopping curb appeal for your home. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787-4700.
Model Train Show Oct 17-18, 10am-4pm, Show features operating model railroads, train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and more. $7. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info, call Bill Grove at 630-608-4988.
Juvae Jazz Society Concert Oct 18, 4-7pm, Warren Chiasson, vibraphone master originally with the George Shearing Quintet, with Larry Novak on Piano, Nick Toontas on Bass and Rusty Jones on Drums. Decatur Conference Center. For reservations call 546-1363 or 877-4527.
Daniel Wolff Book Discussion Oct 20, 7-9pm, Wolff’s new book, How Lincoln Learned to Read: Twelve Great Americans and the Educations that Made Them, was an editor’s choice at the Chicago Tribune. Free, reservations required. For more info, call 558-8934 or visit www.presidentlincoln.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
An Evening with Brian Wilson Oct 22, 7:30pm, One of rock’s deeply revered figures, legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most cherished music in rock history. For more info, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS PAC, One University Plaza.
Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 22-25, American Saddlebred Horse Show Association Regional Championship. The Mane Event hosts the prestigious national Good Hands Equitation Finals this year. Free. For more info visit http://midamerica
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