bluegrassmidwest.com. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Collector’s Day at the Museum Nov 13, 10am-3pm, Meet local collectors and see their unique collections. Get ideas to start or improve your own. No buying, selling or appraisals. Free. For more info e-mail [email protected] or call 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Greening the Holidays Nov 13, 10am-3pm, Make your holidays simpler, more sustainable, more sane. Lunch provided. Registration required. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Nov 13, 8pm, Latin American sounds of Ginastera and Piazzolla and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite in “Fiery Fun” with guest artists Lidia Kaminska, bandoneon, and Jason Vieaux, guitar. Sangamon Auditorium, 206-6160.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Nov 13 through Dec 18, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, (closed Thanksgiving), Unique exhibition features over 50 regional and local artists. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber, glass and more. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Craft Show and Flea Market Nov 14, 8am-2pm, Open to public with free admission and parking. Food available. 544-9849.
Eagles Club, Springfield, 2700 E Ash St.
Carlinville Christmas Market, Dec 3-5, Carlinville Square, Carlinville - Enjoy small town holiday magic, stroll through heated tents and enchanting town-square shops for art, crafts and gifts.
Spring Awakening Nov 14, 7pm, Groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that awakened Broadway like no other musical in years. Winner of eight Tony Awards. Parental discretion advised. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 206-61060.
Historical Tour/Talk Nov 16, 7pm, Sangamon County Historical Society invites you to tour and hear more about the restoration of the office from which Abraham Lincoln conducted his law practice. RSVP 522- 2500. Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, 112 North Sixth St.
Timely Talk about Timeless Topics Nov 17, 11:30am-1:30pm, Enjoy buffet lunch followed by a panel discussion on topic “Financial Institutions and the Public Trust.” $50 lunch series; $20 per session; program only, no charge.
[email protected] or 206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC).
Larry the Cable Guy Nov 18, 7-9pm, Larry the Cable Guy’s Git-R- Done. More details to come. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Rudolph’s Express Holiday Bazaar Nov 18-20, 10am-8pm Thu-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, Large locallybased group of skillful, experienced designers/crafters present traditional, as well as contempo rary creations, ceramics, toys, afghans, clothing art, wreaths and florals, purses, jewelry, ornaments and more. 787- 3716. Hickory Ridge, 1700 W. Washington.
Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra Nov 19, 7:30pm, Winter Concert, program of classics and seasonal music. $5 adult, students admitted free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
Christmas in the Park Holiday Bazaar Nov 19-20, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Handmade Christmas ornaments, decorations and more.
Light refreshments provided. 652 4719. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2 mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2 mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.
Candy Cane Fantasy Fall Craft and Gift Show Nov 19-21, 11am-8pm Fri, 9am Sat, 9am-3pm Sun, Featuring baby items, crochet items, hand painted items, jewelry, purses, scarves, gloves and more. 415- 2767. King Pin Lanes, 3115 E. Sangamon Ave.
Hometown Holidays Parade & Celebration Nov 20, 6am-4pm, Start off the day with breakfast, then listen to story time with Mrs. Claus at 10:30 a.m. Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Sullivan Square, Sullivan.
Cookie Walk and Craft Sale Nov 20, 8am-3pm, Handcrafted items will be offered for sale.
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