My Fair Lady Nov 06, 7pm, Big League Productions Inc. presents sparkling new production of musical based on Shaw’s play. UIS Broadway Series. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Nov 07, 9-11:30pm, “Colorful Concepts with Seasonal Splash.” Paula Fricke and Sharon Winch of Flower Connection. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut Street, 522-4415.
Jake Shimabukuro Nov 08, 7:30pm, Hawaiian musician mixes jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian music and folk on ukulele with comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Judas Priest Nov 09, 7pm-12am, Legend rocker rocks the stage in a farewell tour with Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy. $39-$59. Prairie Capital Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza. 217-788-8800.
UIS International Festival Nov 11, 4:30-8:30pm, Professional storytellers, ethnic food, dance performances, activity booths and more. Free. Student Life Bldg. 206- 6678. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Robbie Fulks Nov 11, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series with singer/songwriter and guitarist. $19. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street, 217-523-2787.
Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival Nov 11-13, 2:30pm and 7pm Fri; 10:30am, 1pm and 7pm Sat-Sun, Showcase of bluegrass bands, talent show, workshops, guitar show and more. $55 weekend pass, $10-$25 individual shows. bluegrassmidwest.com. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S.
Dirksen Pkwy. 529-7777.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Nov 11-Dec 17, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, (closed Thanksgiving), Unique exhibition features regional and local artists. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber, glass and more. 523-2631. (Opening reception Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m.) Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Marketplace Bazaar Nov 12, 9am-2pm, Lunch and drinks served, bake sale. Admission is nonperishable food item for food pantry. Support the children’s mission trip. 632-7118. St. Peter Church, 711 South Seventh St, Petersburg.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Nov 12, 10am-4pm, “Paperpalooza.” Learn about paper and art from professional paper artists. Recommended for ages 4-8 and their families. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782- 6044.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Nov 12, 7:30pm, Annual POPS Concert. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245- 1181.
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis Nov 12, 8pm, 20-million Christmas records sold, and you’ll see why in sizzling mix of big sounds, spectacular ingenuity, lavish multi-media images, synchronized lighting and special effects. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Alpaca Show Nov 12-13, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-? Sun, Judging, seminars, vendors. Saturday dinner at 6 p.m. with fashion show. Free to public except for dinner tickets. Exposition Building. 632-2590. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
75 Anniversary Celebration Nov 13, 1pm, Join LMG as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first plantings of the Garden. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Nov 15, 7pm, Multi-instrument evening with Dale Evans. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-454-0178.
Poets and Painters Reverse Poetry Night Nov 17, 6-9pm, Prairie Art Alliance artists present their art created from the inspiration of Springfield Poets and Writers poems. Poems will be read. Free and open to public, seating and standing room. Wine and cheese. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
Bruce Neswick Nov 18, 7:30pm, One of America’s major concert organists and associate professor of organ at Indiana University. $15. 245-3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000.
Holiday Farmers Market Nov 19, 9am-1pm, Meats, eggs, cheeses, veggies, Illinois wine and more. Artisans Building. Free. 528- 1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. www.ilstewards.org.
Holiday on the Square Nov 19, 10am-2pm, Godfrey Insurance Agency’s kickoff for Toys for Tots season. Crafts, vendors, Santa visit, horse and carriage rides. 483-9590. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry Street, Chatham.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Nov 19, 8pm, “Fast & Furious.” Fiery playing of violinist Nicolas Kendall featured. Alastair Willis, conductor. Sangamon Auditorium, 206-6160.
Dancing with the Starz Nov 19, 6:30pm, Dance contest, demos, dancing, champagne, hors d'oeuvres and music by Kevin Turner. $50-$75. Benefits the Prairie Art Alliance. 544-2727. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street.
Christmas on Vinegar Hill Nov 19-20, 8am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Follow wooden Christmas trees to locations in private homes, churches and businesses offering crafts, baked goods and more. Maps available at all locations and courthouse. Mt. Pulaski.
Holiday Market Nov 19-20, 9am-5pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, Charming and eclectic gifts include hand-crafted items, garden gifts, jewelry, decorations, toys and books at the Garden Shop. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 19-27, 10am-8pm Sat-Wed, 4- 8pm Thu, Fri, Holiday wonderland with over 150 decorated trees, gingerbread village, train and entertainment. $5, $2 children 3-12. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 788-4301.
Candlelight Tours Nov 25, Dec 02, 5-8pm, Open house tours with special events each evening. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Christmas GALA Nov 29, 5-9pm, Sponsored by The Governor Duncan Association. Fireside room and west side room. 245-5390. Hamilton’s, 110 North East Street, Jacksonville.