THE CALENDAR

Lincoln Brewster - in Concert Oct 21, 7pm, Christian music singer, songwriter and guitarist. Benefits Contact Ministries. $25, $20 in advance at itickets.com, Family Christian Bookstore or Contact Ministries. 753-3939. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S Koke Mill Rd.

Millikin University’s Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert Oct 29, 7:30pm Fri, 6pm Sat, Best costume awards and preconcert children’s activities on family night Oct. 29. $7. 424- 6318. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur.

Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Oct 30, 7:30pm, “Romantic Masterpieces,” includes international stars Rachel Barton Pine and Wendy Warner teaming for Brahms’ ‘Double Concerto." $13-$16.50. 424-6318. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Music Under the Dome Concert Oct 24, 4pm, Local favorite Joel Tinsley Hall. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.

Third Floor Music Festival Oct 23, 6pm-1am, Local bands play in Theatre II while art is exhibited in the Club Room. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Thistle & Thyme Oct 23, 7pm, Love offering/donation basis. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523- 5897.

Trio Voce in Concert Oct 30, 7:30pm, As one voice, Trio Voce thrills audiences with their passion, enthusiasm and ability to make written music come alive. 245-3048. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.

DANCE

Central IL Singles & Couples Dance Oct 22, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack. $10. 546-9515. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Dance Oct 30, 7pm, $15 a couple. Judy Kaye and Friends. 652-3499. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.

West Coast Swing Dance Oct 23, 27, Nov 03, 6:45- 9:30pm, Weekly dance. www.dancingdates.com. Aqua Club, 1 Club Area.

West Coast Swing/Country Dancing Oct 22-24, 27, 29-31, Nov 03, 3-5pm Sun, 7pm Wed and Fri, Every Wed, Fri and Sun, plus first Saturday of the month Loves to Dance 7-11 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-791-0840.

Zombie Apocalypse Dance Showcase Oct 23, 6pm, Fall Student Showcase kicks off with “Thrill the World” event, followed by KSOOD student and guest dance presentations. Karida’s School of Orientale Dance, 1432 E Sangamon Ave, 241-8370.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Artist in Residence: William Crook Oct 23, 26-30, Nov 02-03, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, Through Nov. 6, Twelve original prints and drawings by Springfield artist. Free public reception Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

Brown Bag Art Lecture Oct 29, 12-1pm, Sheri Ramsey, well-known Springfield pastel artist and teacher, “Thoughts on The Discovery of Abstraction in Art.”, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Dark Night of the Soul Oct 21, 25-27, 11am-6pm Mon- Thurs, Through Oct. 27, work on display by artist Lorena Johnson. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Health and Sciences Building, room 201, 206-6506.

Ingram & Collesano Art Exhibit Oct 21-24, 26-31, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Singular exhibit of graphic photography and lyrical drawings by Jacksonville native now living in Italy, Photographer Jerry Lee Ingram, who teams with up-and-coming Artist Andrea Collesano. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243- 9390.

Joan Burmeister Oct 21-23, 25-30, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat, Through Oct, series of collages: “Ivory Coast Series - Stories My Daughter Told Me.” troutlilycafe.com. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

L. Brent Kington: Mythic Metalsmith Oct 21-31, Nov 01-03, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through Jan 30, Exhibit of southern Illinois artist whose artistic footprint on the world of metalsmithing and blacksmithing is profound with objects borrowed from private and museum collections. Free. 524-5744. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Reflections Oct 21-23, 26-29, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 29, Featured artists are David Cain - digital, DVD and Jeff Garland - painting, sculpture. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Exhibition Oct 21-23, 25-30, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct 30, All member exhibit. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Springfield Photo-Graphic Prints Exhibit Oct 21-23, 25-30, Nov 01-03, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, Featuring Jonathan Benning’s vibrant, photo-graphic prints of Springfield sites on postcards, mugs and t-shirts. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.

The Travis Poster Collection Oct 21-22, 8am-4pm, Through Oct 24, Michael Dunbar poster collection. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.

FILM & TELEVISION

The Dark Side of Chocolate Film Screening Oct 26, 6:30-8pm, Shocking new evidence that trafficking and child and forced labor continue in cocoa fields. Co-sponsored by Catholic Diocese of Springfield and Pax Christi. Bunn Auditorium. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St, 725-4448.

The Room Oct 22-23, 9pm and 12am, Exclusive screening of cult hit. Limited tickets. Illinois Theatre, 200 E. Court St, Jacksonville, (314) 704-0256 or (618) 292- 1126.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Halloween at the Market Costume Contest Oct 30, 10am-12pm, Join Springfield Moms for their 6th annual contest for ages 0-12. Register at Fourth and Adams, judging at 11 a.m. springfieldmoms.org. Downtown Springfield.

Rock the Playhouse Oct 24, 11am-4pm, Hannah Montana tribute band, characters, face painting, bounce houses, clown, magician and more presented by AFaMR. $7, adults free. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Safe Trick-or-Treat Oct 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Free event where kids visit historical houses for candy (not open for tours), volunteers in period clothing, campfire re-enactment, Cool Cruisers cars. Children 12 years and under. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

The Raven, the Witch and the Bookstore Oct 23, 11am-12pm, Barnes & Noble storytime for October features costumed members of the Springfield Poets and Writers and the Witches Who-Ha reading classic works by Edgar Allen Poe and others. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Trunk or Treat Festival Oct 29, 5-7:30pm, Wear costumes and visit decorated trunks where volunteers share treats. Fall food, carnival games and marshmallow roasting. Free. Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut, Chatham, 483- 4204.

WJVO Safe Halloween for Kids Oct 28, 5-8pm, All kids 12 and under can greet Spiderman and other costumed characters, and gather treats at various stations in the big barn. 245-5119. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville.

Where Are the Wild Things? Oct 31, 12-5pm, Wear your costume and learn about nature, the human body and how to stay safe and active this Halloween through games, hands-on activities and crafts. Receive grab bag full of snacks, toys and prizes. Admission. 782- 5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 23-24, 30-31, 1-5pm, Bring your little ones dressed in costume for safe trick-or-treating inside zoo grounds. Contest each day at 4 p.m. $3/trick-ortreater, $2/non-trick-or-treater. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

SCIENCE

Star Parties Oct 22, 8-10pm, Through Oct, John Martin, assistant professor of astronomy/physics hosts this popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206- 8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.

NATURE

Fall Bonsai Extravaganza Oct 23, 10am-4pm, Display of bonsai trees by Springfield Bonsai Society members. Trees and bonsai accessories available at auction. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 741-4849.

Owl Prowl Oct 22, 6:30-9pm, Observe and learn about these fascinating nocturnal creatures during an indoor presentation featuring live birds, followed by a guided night-search on the trails. $15. 544-2473. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, Springfield.

Sierra Club Oct 26, 6pm, Potluck picnic with campfire and moonlight hike. Council Ring 3, west of Nature Center. Bring utensils and food to share. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 698-0840.

Water Gardening Society Oct 28, 6:30-8:30pm, Winterizing your pond, topic of meeting. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 726-8216.

BULLETIN BOARD

Brother James Court 35th Anniversary Oct 24, 11:15am-2pm, Full mass at St. Joseph’s Chapel at 11:15 p.m. Brother James Court reception, tours and book signing at 12-2 p.m. Brother James Court, 2508 St. James Rd, 747-5905.

Don Howard on the Radio Oct 24, 6am-12pm, Phone in 529-0312 to welcome back Springfield native and former area radio host. WQNA 88.3 FM.

Giant Flea Market Oct 24, 8:30am-4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. For more info call 529- 6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Green Home Show Oct 23-24, 9am-7pm Sat, 9am- 6pm Sun, Springfield Area Homebuilders Association Home Show. Orr Building. $3, children under 12 free. For more info call LeeAnn Burgener at 698- 4941. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 21-24, 8am-10pm, Pleasure Olympic and prestigious national Good Hands Equitation Finals. Coliseum. 630-557-2575. midamericahorseshow.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

PechaKucha Night Oct 28, 7:20pm, Local creatives make six-minute, 40second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on variety of creative topics. Doors open 6:20 p.m. $5. Reserve tickets at pechakuchaspringfield[at]gmail.com. Advance payment required. 789-2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Prairieland Classic Dog Show Oct 22-25, 8am-6pm, $3-$1. Exposition Building, Foodarama, Tech Town. For info call 618- 238-4865. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Springfield Green Society Reception Oct 21, 5:30pm, Join Mayor Davlin in this event to support Springfield Green beautification projects and to honor volunteers. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson , 789- 2116 ext. 2629.

Taste of the Philippines Oct 26, 6pm, Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Youth Night Oct 22, 6-9pm, Second and fourth Friday of each month open mic, table games and a variety of other fun stuff. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, (217) 306-2592.

FOOD

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 23, 27, 30, 8am-12:30pm, Every Wed and Sat through Oct 30, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.