includes lunch. For more information, call 558-8934. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N Sixth St.
Friends Used Book Sale Oct 17, 10am-4pm, Reduced pricing from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, $2 bag. For info call 824-4736. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine Street, Taylorville.
Joe Patterson Smith Lectures Oct 12, 11:30am and 6:30pm, Poet, writer, teacher and Vietnam War veteran, W.D. Ehrhart, PhD examines the similarities between America’s military involvement in Southeast Asia and the wars today in Iraq and Afghanistan. 11 a.m. in Rammelkamp Chapel. Both events free and open to public. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville.
THEATER & COMEDY
Beauty and the Beast Oct 09-11, 16-18, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre production. $13 adult, $12 sr/child. For info, call 523- 2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St.
Comedian Steve Hurst Oct 09, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 391-joke.
Comedy Open Mic with Alan Perry Oct 13, 20, 9pm, $2. For info visit barnonespringfield on Facebook. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.
Darwin the Dinosaur: Corbian Visual Arts and Dance Oct 16, 7pm, Combines the telling of a heart-rendering story with a truly unique and innovative theater experience where electroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the stage in a blackout setting. For more information, call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Oct 09-10, 7:30-10pm, JeDeMi Productions presents an riotously funny musical comedy that follows two con artists working on the French Riviera who end up with a lot more than they bargained for. $17. E-mail [email protected]. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur.
Jerry Seinfeld Oct 09, 7pm, America’s premier comedian hailed as ‘the master stand-up comic of his generation” returns to UIS. For more info, call 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
The Seagull Oct 08-11, 7:30pm, 2pm Sunday, Two youngsters defy their parents and become writer and actress. $8-11. Albert Taylor Theater. For tickets, call 424-6318. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
BUK Acoustic Oct 16, 11:30am-1pm, Springfield College - Benedictine University, 1500 North 5th Street.
Celtic Woman Oct 08, 7:30pm, Named number one top world music artist by Billboard Magazine. For info or tickets call 206- 6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plz.
Frank Parker Band Concert Oct 10, 8-11pm, The Springfield Jazz Society presents this fundraiser for Henry Miles fund. Includes 50/50, silent auction, door prizes, cash bar and light snacks. $10. Advance tickets from board members or at door. Must be over 21 years of age. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Jessie Mae Finley Concert Oct 11, 4pm, Features local artists and young music students. Art exhibit of local artists. Free and open to the public. For info call 529-1974. Zion Baptist Church, Sixteenth and Laurel St.
Lincoln Brewster Oct 15, 7pm, Christian artist Lincoln Brewster visits Springfield in support of Contact Ministries, with special guests The PJ Summers Band. Call Contact Ministries at 753-3939 to find local ticket sales venues. To charge by phone, call 800-965-9324 or go online at www.itickets.com. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S Koke Mill Rd.
Pete Sander Oct 10, 17, 9am-12pm, Hear the sounds of Pete Sander. Cafe Moxo, 411 E Adams St.
Sangamon Valley Flute Circle Oct 10, 7pm, Enjoy a performance of drumming and soothing Native American-style flute. Coffee and snacks provided. For info e-mail [email protected]. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road.
Spirit Drumming Oct 13, 20, 7pm, A drum circle gathering every Tuesday until Halloween. For more info call 836-4799. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Avenue.
Tom Russell Oct 15, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series. $25, $20 pre-sale. For info or tickets, call 523- 2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
DANCE
Ballroom Boogie Oct 16, 7-11pm, American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter fundraiser. Dance lessons from professional instructors 7-8pm. Open dancing 8-11pm. Hors d’oeuvres. For info call 787-7602. Springfield Motor Boat Club, 17 Club Area.
Central IL Singles and Couples Dance Oct 09, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack. For info call 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Square and Round Dance Oct 11, 2:30pm, Judy, Lois and Friends play with Jim Davis, caller. $15 a couple. For more info, call 652-3499. Nichols Park Pavilion, Jacksonville.
Swing Etc Dances Oct 14, 21, 7:30-10pm, First Wed, ballroom. Second Wed, Latin. Third Wed, country. Fourth Wed, hustle. $7, price includes 6:45pm workshop. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.
ART & GALLERIES
Hidden Truths Oct 08-09, 13-16, 20-21, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Through Oct 30 see the vivid and textured work of Sandra Perlow. Free. For more information, call 522-8977 or e- mail [email protected]. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
Oil and Acrylic Exhibit Oct 08-10, 12-17, 19-21, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Toni Wrightsman’s oil and acrylic’s on display through October. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Our Views Speak Volumes Oct 08-10, 13-17, 20-21, 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, contact Prairie Art Alliance at 544-2787, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Paint and Patchwork: Rod Buffington Retrospective Oct 08-21, Exhibition featuring watercolor quilts of Springfield artist Rod Buffington. For info, call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Paintings of Timmy Valentine Oct 08-09, 12-15, 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Free exhibit featuring Mr. Valentine, an artist and illustrator living and working in Sullivan, IL. His expressive, folk-art inspired paintings riot with color and a
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