Fall Guide Calendar
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Cookies are available for purchase by the pound. Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfield St.
Holiday Farmers Market Nov 20, 9am-1pm, Artisans Building. Free. 528-1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Victorian Séance Nov 20, 7-8pm and 8:30-9pm, Noted fortune teller and stage magician Amy Scharleau presents an engaging and entertaining take on a Victorian séance. Admission includes participation in séance, wine and snacks, and professional palm reading. Register by Nov. 6. $25. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Pianist Norman Bemelmans Nov 20, 7:30pm, Combining lyrical subtlety and virtuosic power, Bemelmans’ interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin in particular have received enthusiastic critical acclaim. 245-3248. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 20-28, 10am-8pm, (4-8pm Thu), Holiday tradition features 150 decorated trees, wreaths and swags; gingerbread village; Candy Cane Express train; and market filled with unique gifts. $5, $2. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 788-4301.
Giant Flea Market Nov 21, 8:30am-4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. 529-6939.
Drumline LIVE! Nov 21, 7pm, Versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 206-6160.
Dana-Thomas House Holiday Decorations and Sumac Shop Nov 26-28, Dec 01-05, 9am- 4pm Wed-Sun, Tours given about every 20 minutes. Last tour starts with video around 3:45 p.m. and ends just prior to 5 p.m. Suggested donation $5, $3 children, $13 families. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. 782-6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Candlelight Tours Nov 26, Dec 03, 5-8pm, Open house tours every Friday evening except Christmas week. Special events each evening. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
DECEMBER
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 01-02, 8, 15, 22 5-8pm, Discover the charm of downtown - stroll the festive streets and enjoy free entertainment, horse-drawn trolley rides, lighted holiday tree, extended shopping hours and more. 544- 1723. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Winter Wanderings: A Candlelight Concert Dec 03, 7:30pm, Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra features famous string music including Pachelbel’s Canon, Rutter’s Suite for String Orchestra, Barlow’s Winter’s Past and a joyous carol singalong. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Carlinville Christmas Market Dec 03-05, 3-9pm Fri, 9am- 8pm Sat, 11am-3pm, Enjoy small town holiday magic, stroll through heated tents and enchanting town-square shops for arts, crafts and gifts. Caroling, entertainment for all ages, trolley tours, Santa. $1 admission to heated arts/crafts tents, no charge to stroll the square. 854-3552. Carlinville Square, Carlinville.
Santa Events Dec 04, Breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. Gingerbread House Workshop at 10 a.m. Cookies with Santa at 6-8 p.m. Must pre-register and pre-pay for all three events. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 423-KIDS.
Ansar Shrine/Springfield Jaycees Holiday Parade Dec 04, 10am, Catch the holiday spirit as over 90 units thrill onlookers when the Holiday Parade winds down the streets of Springfield. 899-5104. Downtown Springfield.
Christmas Concert Dec 04, 7:30pm, Jacksonville Symphony Society 2010-2011 Season. 245-1181. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
