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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
11th Prairieland Chautauqua: “Pioneers of Science and Invention” Sep 4-7, 4-8pm, Music, dinner, talks and portrayals. Jacksonville Community Park. For info, call Dr. Fuhrig 243-2423 or e-mail [email protected]. For complete list of events, http://www.jacksonvilleil.org/chautauqua.htm.
40th Annual Greenview Labor Day Celebration Sep 6, 4-9pm and Sep 7, 8am-4pm, Flea market, one of central IL’s 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].
“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].
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. Virginia town square. For more info, contact Bev Saylor at 452-7786.
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.
Ethnic Festival Sep 4-6, 5-11pm Friday, 12-11pm Sat and Sun, Local ethnic groups provide ethnic foods, music and cultural activities. Free. IL State Fairgrounds bandstand. For info, call Charlie Palazzolo at 629-7871.
Ragin’ Cjun 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.
St. Cabrini Fall Festival Sep 13, 11am-5pm, Blood pressure, stroke, bone density, diabetes screenings and eye glass adjustments. Kids’ games, cake walk and poker. Food/drink available for purchase. St. Andrews Drum & Bagpipes and Flatland. St. Cabrini, 1020 N. Milton.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
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 Orientalthemed writings. Light refreshments. Vachel Lindsay Home, 603 S. Fifth St. For more info, call 524-0901.
THEATER & COMEDY
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.
Nunsense Sep 11-13 and 18-20, Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, Presented by the Hoogland Center for the Arts and Gordon Productions. $16 adults, $15 senior/child. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, contact HCFA at 523-2787 or visit www.scfta.org.
Comedian Chas Elstner Sep 11-12, 8pm, Tickets $10.50cc, $10cash $2.50vip. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St. For more info, contact Clammy at 482- 5233 or visit http://www.mclimits.com.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Tuesdays, 9pm, Cover is $2. Bar None, 427 E. Monroe. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook.
Rajin Cajun John Morgan Sep 11-12, 7:30 and 9:30pm, Celebrating tenth aniversary. $14, $16
