Prairie Grapevine Concert: Pete Sander Oct 18, 7pm, Springfield singer/songwriter performs. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-454-0178.
ALIVE! Mental Health Fair Oct 19, 10am-2pm, Educate yourself on mental health topics and speak with individuals in the field. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2241.
Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 20-23, Free event, hosting Pleasure Olympic Finals and prestigious national Good Hands Equitation Finals. midamericahorseshow.org. Mane Event is free and open to the public. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Partners on Paper City-wide Progressive Reception Oct 21, 6-8pm, Meet those from the many groups who have joined together on this city-wide project. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Soli Oct 21, 7:30, Award-winning chamber ensemble giving voice to classics and new works. $15. 245-3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Michael W. Smith – Wonder, Worship and Blessings Oct 21, 8pm, Three-time Grammy Award winner in Christian music. $37-$77. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. 206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
Springfield Bonsai Society Fall Show Oct 22, 9am-4pm, See the gorgeous art of bonsai. Auction at 1 p.m. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217- 529-1111.
Harvest Rolls Oct 22, 9:30am-2pm, Learn to make yeast rolls with squash. $30, baking ingredients and organically grown squash. Lunch of soup and harvest rolls. Register by Oct 19. Limited to eight. 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road.
Richard Shipps Demonstration Oct 22, 2-3pm, Cut paper artist Richard Shipps shows how he does it. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 217-782- 7386.
Springfield Illinois Zombie Walk Oct 22, 5-8pm, Dress in your best undead attire and win prizes offered in many categories to benefit the Epilepsy Resource Center of Springfield. (Zombie Prom follows at Brewhaus, Washington Street.) Washington Park Shelter, South Grand Ave.
Juvae Jazz Society Concert Oct 22, 5-8pm, The Original Wildcat Jass Band from Arizona plays. $22. Food available, casual dress. 546-1363. Decatur Club, 158 W. Prairie Ave, Decatur. www.juvaejazz.com.
In the Mood Oct 22, 6:30pm, Big band experience with swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of an era past. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Third Day Oct 22, 7-9:30pm, Multi-platinum-selling Christian rock band with guest Tenth Avenue North. $20-$75. Prairie Capital Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza. 217- 788-8800.
Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 22-23, 29-30, 1-5pm, Bring your little ones dressed in costume for safe trick-or-treating inside zoo grounds. Admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr. 753-6217.
Giant Flea Market Oct 23, 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.
Midori Oct 25, 7:30pm, Violinist recognized for 28-year career as most dazzlingly gifted performer before the public. Midori is also worldwide messenger of peace. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Racism, Globalization and Changing Face of America Oct 26, 12-2pm, Presentation by Lecia Brooks of the Southern Poverty Law Center. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2241.
We’ve Only Just Begun Oct 27-30, 7pm Thu-Fri, 2pm Sat-Sun, Mature Mob’s 20th anniversary production with singing, music, comedy, dancing and more. Benefits Springfield Senior Services. $16, 528-4035. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road.
Rocky Horror Show - Live! Oct 27-29, 9pm Thu-Sat and 11:59pm Sat, Don’t miss a live cast performing this musical with audience participation. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street, 217-523-2787.
Drac’s Back Oct 27-30, Jacksonville Theatre Guild. Tickets, 245-1402. jaxtg.com. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main Street, Jacksonville.
I Hate Hamlet Oct 28-30, Nov 03-05, 7:30pm, 2pm Sun, Play about actor playing a character he despises and a ghost claiming the young actor’s apartment. $17-$10. Tickets at Sangamon Auditorium ticket office or by phone 206- 6613. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza.
The Halloween Hustle 5K Oct 29, 8am, 10am race, Run with Newschannel 20 on-air hosts to benefit Helping Hands of Springfield. $25. 744-0470 or [email protected]. Washington Park, South Grand.
Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating Oct 29, 5pm, Free family fun evening for all. Halloween attire is encouraged for everyone, Petersburg Square, N. Seventh Street at W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Oct 29, 7:30pm, “Classical Masters” featuring Viennese classical style. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main Street, Decatur, 424-6318.
Goosebumps Organ Concert /Electronic Light Show Oct 29, 7-8:15pm, Dress in all black or white or as a historical hero for dramatic and evocative music, dance and electronic lighting. Lincoln tells a ghost story too. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh Street, 528-4311.
Springfield Classical Guitar Society Oct 29, 8pm, Dr. William Yelverton, Faculty, Middle Tennessee State University on guitar and lute. $12, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave. 726-8991.
Safe Trick or Treating Oct 30, 5-8pm, All Lincoln Square Merchants welcome little ghosts, goblins, during daylight hours. 245-6121 or 248-0674. Jacksonville.
Trick or Treating and Games Oct 31, 6-8pm, Free fun for all the kids on Halloween night. Menard Medical Center, #1 Centre Drive, Petersburg.
NOVEMBER
Gallery II Art Opening Nov 04, 5-7:30pm, “Poets and Painters Reverse.” PAA artists’ art created via inspiration from poems by the non-profit group, Springfield Poets and Writers. Music, beverages, hors d’oeuvres. Free. PAA Gallery II, 221- 223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture Nov 04, 5:30-8pm, “The Scully Family - Draining the Prairie.” $25. Reservations at 947-2046 or elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby Street, Elkhart.
Illinois Chamber Orchestra Nov 04, 7:30pm, The innovative and inspirational sounds of Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky open the season. 206-6160. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos Street.
Champaign Urbana Folk and Roots Festival No 04-05, All over downtown Urbana will be music, storytelling, dancing, workshops and folk arts. Urbana, S. Race Street and W. Main Street. folkandroots.org/site/.
The Pirates of Penzance (Young Adult Version) Nov 04-06, 11-13, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents their 64th Season. $15-$12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street, 217-523-2787
Vachel Lindsay Birthday Celebration Open House Nov 05, 10am-4pm, Join the free celebration of Springfield’s most well-known poet of all time with live entertainment and refreshments. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.
Collector’s Day Nov 05, 10am-3pm, Local collectors display unique items, from typewriters to music boxes to antique pins to cameras to cartoon memorabilia. No buying or selling. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782-0061.
St. Paul’s Annual Fall Festival Nov 05, 4:30-8:30pm, Springfield Choral Society, kids zone, wine wall, raffle, auctions, face painting, TV give-away and pulled pork dinner. $15. Cathedral of St. Paul, 812 Second Street, 544-5135.
Hope For The Holidays Fine Art and Craft Fair Nov 05-06, 10am-5pm Sat, 12- 4pm Sun, Features several area well known artisans in many mediums. Also kids area and silent auction. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546- 6951.
Antiquarian Book Fair Nov 06, 10am-5pm, Rare and collectable volumes and more by experienced dealers. Consultations available. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2432.
Firefighter’s Lake Club Fine Arts Festival Nov 06, 10am-3pm, Over 25 artisans display and sell their creations in conjunction with the club’s annual Burgoo. Free admission. 522-9180. Firefighters- Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Drive.
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