Art & Architecture
Abstractions Art Opening Sep 02, 5-7:30pm, Work in various mediums by Prairie Art Alliance artist members. Drinks, five minute art for five dollars, hors d’oeuvres, live music. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221- 223 S. Sixth St, 544-2727.
Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 10-11, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Juried Fine Art Fair featuring original artwork, music, food, demos, kids art sale and more. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.
Artist in Residence Sep 01-02, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat, Through Sept. 2, Janice H. Chan’s watercolor exhibit. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Gallery Hours Sep 11, 13-14, 1-3pm Sun, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, Mina Hsing, Chinese brush paintings. Opening reception Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-9390.
John Scarborough Sep 01-02, 06-09, 13-14, 10am- 2pm, A one-man exhibition of the award-winning paintings based on colorful, magnified views of assembled toy models and parts. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.
Marching to Different Beats Art Exhibit Sep 01-03, 06-10, 13-14, 10am- 5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Sept. 17, Cornelia Powell, pen and ink; Barbara Stevens, oil/pastel. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544- 2787.
Mural Mania Sep 10, 1-4pm, Hands-on creation and painting of murals for children. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2432.
Peaceful Pieces Exhibit Sep 01-02, 05-09, 12-14, 8am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Exhibit of quilts and poetry by children’;s author and illustrator Anna Grossnickle Hines. (Reception Sept. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menard Hall, room 2209.), LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 786- 2432.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Sep 07, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meet in front of Herndon Law Office. Reception follows. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
Showcase: High School Art Teachers Exhibit Sep 01, 05-08, 12-14, 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu, Through Sept. 22. Reception Sept. 1, 5:30-8 p.m. Free and open to public. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
Student Faculty Show: Hidden Talents Sep 02-03, 05-10, 12-14, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 1. Reception Sept. 2, 5:30-7:30pm. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Film & Television
Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness Sep 12, 7-9pm, One-hour documentary about a town coming together to take action after anti-immigrant violence devastates the community. City Council Chambers, Third Floor, Municipal Building, 300 S. Seventh Street. cphdd.org.
Children’s Corner
Carson & Barnes Circus Sep 07, 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Famous Carson & Barnes Three- Ring Circus features acrobats, jugglers, wild animals and flying trapeze. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville, 217-479- 2318.
History Camp for Kids Sep 10, 9am-12noon, Free hands-on, family history youth activity. Registration required. [email protected] in advance. fgs.org/2011conference. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, (888) 347-1500.
Kids Ghost Hunting Workshop Sep 09, 7-8:30pm, Ages 8-12, see photos and devices of Springfield Ghost Society then go on an actual ghost hunt of Edwards Place. $15. Register, 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 10, 10am-4pm, “Museum Kicks on Route 66.” History of Mother Road, crafts, activities and games. Free for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
Nature
Friends of the Sangamon Valley Sep 03, 8am-1pm, Sugar Creek canoe tour. Cookout follows. $30, $50 couple. Reserve your spot asap. 525-1410. Bridgeview Park, 149 N. Lakewood Dr, Chatham.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Sep 12, 9am-11:30pm, ‘Butterfly and Moth Gardening in Illinois.” Susan Dees Hargrove, Biological Resources Specialist, IDOT. www.scgc-il.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522-4415.
Lectures & Meetings
Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Sep 06, 6-8pm, Lincolnland Depression Era Glass and Pottery Club meets the first Monday evening of every month unless it’s a holiday. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-546-6795.
Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture Sep 09, 5:30-8pm, “The Music of Rt. 66,” “Elkhart’s Place in Rt. 66 History.” $25. Reservations at 947-2046 or elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart.
Talk w/ Your Mouth Full Sep 12, 1:30-2:30pm, Learn basic American Sign Language. Just about the only language that you can talk and eat at the same time. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St, 773-677-9240.
Bulletin Board
9/11 10th Anniversary Remembrance Sep 07, 8:45pm, Remarks by David Ford, Special Agent, Springfield Division FBI. St. Andrew’s Society Pipe Band, vocalist Doris Williams and more. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786- 2200.
AKC Dog Agility Trial Sep 04-05, 8am, Capitol Canine Training Club Inc. hosts two days of licensed trials in covered arena next to Coliseum. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Breakfast with the Animals Sep 10, 8-10am, Enjoy buffet breakfast and observe animals being given special treats. $9-$6. Pre-registration and payment required, call 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
First Fridays Downtown Sep 02, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live
music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.
History and the Arts Sep 09-10, 6-8pm Fri, 12- 4pm Sat, Friday features Steve Berry, bestselling author. $30. Saturday free indoor artist, musician and dancer showcase. www.sancohis.org. 525-1961. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
IL Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show Sep 10, Over 50 classes of antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and tractors in the parking lot. 557-7220. Meijer Store, 4200 Conestoga Drive.
Ice Cream Social Sep 04, 10am-3pm, Family fun on 1800s historic farm at southern edge of town, Route 29. Educational speakers, music, vendors, displays, food, bake sale, children’s activities. Bring lawn chairs. 217-968-5808. Greenview.
Illinois Patriot Guard Gathering Sep 09-11, Free. Illinois Building Main Floor. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. www.ilpgrinc.webs.com.
Jacksonville Walking Tour Sep 10, Features architectural and historical tour of Governor Duncan’s neighborhood. 243- 2001. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Pl, Jacksonville, 245- 2626.
Jubilee Regional Championship Morgan Horse Show Sep 01-03, 8am-12am, Free fourday horse show at the Coliseum. 781-760-1270. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Luau at the Lake Sep 03, 3:30pm food, 6pm music, Authentic Hawaiian BBQ with Hawaiian chicken, macaroni salad, sticky rice, sweet roll and pineapples. Brooke Thomas and
Blue Suns play at 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4179, 141 N. Lakewood Dr, Chatham, 483-3013.
Midwest Motorcycle Show Sep 10, 12-5pm, Ten classes of vintage, custom and street bike and more from around the state. Bands, vendors, food. $5 spectator, $20 bikes. 467-2870. Washington at Fifth and Sixth. Downtown Springfield.
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Sep 03-04, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Carvers from across the country exhibit. $2, 12 and under free. Illinois Building. 546-8792. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
9/11 10th Anniversary Vigil Sep 11, 1-2pm, In commemoration of those injured or who died on 9/11, and stand for end to violence around the world. Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. Sponsored by Pax Christi Springfield. A Sept. Days of Compassion Event.
Volunteer Recruitment Fair Sep 12, 9:30-11:30am, Agencies set up with display and hand-outs for their volunteer needs. RSVP and FGP host. Refreshments. 528-4035. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
Volunteer Training Sessions Sep 06, 6-8pm, Four successive Tuesday evenings starting Sept. 6. RSVP to Kathy at 782-6773. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, (217) 782-6776.
History
Ancestry Day Sep 10, 9:30am-4:30pm, Get the basics from Federation of Genealogical Societies and ancestry.com. $20. Register at www.fgs.org/AncestryatFGS2011 . Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, 1-888-347-1500.
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