LLCC Multicultural Fest Sep 21, 11am-6:30pm, Enjoy free food and free entertainment representing several different countries and ethnic groups. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2789.
Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show & Fall Festival Days Sep 23-25, Admission $5 for the whole weekend, food, old time demonstrations, huge flea market, lots of family fun! 243- 5678. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville.
Riverfest 2011 Sep 16-18, 5pm Fri, Riverfest has been going on for 20 years. Carnival, games, food and music. Riverton Center Park, Fourth St. at Jackson St, Riverton, 836- 7692.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Book Launch Sep 22, 7-9pm, Dr. Joseph Kozma’s new novel, “1945.” Readings and photographs. The Imagine Foundation At the Asa Talcott House, 859 Grove St, Jacksonville, 473-2726.
Local Author Signing Sep 24, 10am-12pm, John Herrick, Michael L. Henderson, Sam Saladino, Troy Taylor. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Talk and Book Signing - Dan Guillory Sep 17, 1:30pm, Local author of “People and Places in the Land of Lincoln” and “The Lincoln Poems,” talks about early frontier life in Illinois. The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfield St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965-3641.
SPOKEN WORD
Poetry Open Mic Sep 21, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Springfield Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.
Slammin’ Sweets - The Asia Project Sep 16, 12-1pm, Poetry presentation and free sweets. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2789 to RSVP.
THEATER & COMEDY
An Evening with Groucho Sep 16, 7:30pm, Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000. Comedian Dan Chopin Sep 16-17, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Spot-on stand-up routines, clever one-liners and original comedy songs. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Dixie’s Tupperware Party Sep 16-18, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Direct from New York on a 40-city national tour. Mature audiences. Tickets 800-838-3006. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
Open Mic Comedy Sep 15, 22, 8pm, Every Thursday, Springfield’s best up-and-coming comedians, as well as some brave first-timers. Hosted by Buddy Redman. Free. Chaser’s Iron Horse Saloon, 3036 N. Peoria Rd, 481-4754.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Sep 16-17, 20-21, 23-24, 27-28, 12- 1pm, Friday, Dennis Darling (every other Fri.); Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme; Sat - Julie Hulvey. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Autumn’s Child Sep 23, 12-1:30pm, Award-winning Native American flutist Mark Holland, known as ‘the Jimi Hendrix of Native American Flute’ LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786.2789.
Fall Music Festival Sep 17, 4:30-11:30pm, Outdoor music fest hosted by several downtown bars. Screaming Vatos, Trippin Billies and others to be announced. Fifth Street. Downtown Springfield.
It’s All Relative with Kirsten and Karin Paludan Sep 24, 8pm, Midwestern natives and acclaimed singing sisters make Springfield debut in this uplifting, multimedia musical memoir. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Music in the Park Sep 25, 4-7pm, Free Celtic music with Fake McCoys, Exorna, Elk Pipes and Drums, The Emerald Underground. Bring a chair or blanket. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave, 217-753-6225.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Sep 20, 7:30pm, Andy Weisenhofer and his Band of Jolly Cowboys $10, $5 students. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.
DANCE
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Sep 16, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner play. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Line Dancing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Sep 20, 27, 8:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Sep 18, 2-5:30pm, Eddie Korosa. $10, $9 members. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 17-18, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, 75 artists present and sell their works. Tours of Edwards Place Home where Lincoln entertained, hands on activities for kids, food, music and book sale. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Gallery Hours Sep 15-18, 20-25, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, Mina Hsing, Chinese brush paintings. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243- 9390.
Life in the Counter-Form Sep 19-23, 27-28, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Sept. 19-Oct. 28, cut paper art of Richard Shipps. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
Peaceful Pieces Exhibit Sep 15-16, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Exhibit of quilts and poetry by children’s author and illustrator. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 786-2432 .
Showcase: High School Art Teachers Exhibit Sep 15, 19-22, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through Sept. 22. Free and open to public. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
Student Faculty Show: Hidden Talents Sep 15-17, 19-24, 26-28, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 1. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Symphony for the Eyes Art Exhibit Sep 23-24, 27-28, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Garry Biggs, photography; Joan Gardner, fiber/mixed media; Midge Langfelder, painting. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544- 2787.
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