Books & Authors
Book Group Launch Oct 01, 10am-12pm, For individuals and book groups interested in studying Twelve Steps to a More Compassionate Life.
www.prairiecompassion.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.
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.
Book Signings Oct 01, 9am-4pm, Meet local authors, Tish Cook and Cindy Ladage and get their books during October Fest at cafe. Morning Star Mercantile and Cafe, Route 97, Salisbury, Salisbury, 217-626-2022.
Contemporary Fiction Group Sep 28, 6-7pm, Group discusses popular fiction and nonfiction meets fourth Wednesday of month in Carnegie Room South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
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.
Banned Books Reading Sep 26, 12:30-1:30pm, Reading of books banned from libraries. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2354.
Theater & Comedy
Comedian Henry Phillips Sep 23-24, 8pm Fri-Sat, ”His arsenal of catchy tunes and deadpan delivery annihilates relationships, political correctness and pop culture.” - Los Angeles Times, Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Midnight Swinger Sep 24, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Sat, One of Springfield’s favorite acts. One night only. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Open Mic Comedy Sep 22, 29, 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.
Ragtime Sep 30, Oct 01-02, 7:30 Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Thrilling musical with full orchestra and cast of 50 local performers. (Friday premiere is Arts Gala pre/postshow, $50- $30.), Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Re-trial of Mary Surratt Oct 03, 5:30pm, Be there as Lincoln assasination conspirator is retried by Appellate Court Judge Thomas Appleton and Assistant Sangamon County State’s Attorney Bill Davis and local attorneys Carol Posegate, Steven Beckett and Greg Harris. Springfield actress Aasne Vigessa portrays Mary Surratt. $25. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.
Music: General Events
Acoustic Lunch Sep 23-24, 27-28, 30, 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 .
Chickfest Oct 01, 11am-8pm, Eight musicians from area and St. Louis. $3. 786-2241. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road.
It’s All Relative with Kirsten and Karin Paludan Sep 24, 8pm, Midwestern natives and acclaimed singing sisters make Springfield debut in this uplifting, multi media musical memoir. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Oct 01, 7:30pm, Season Opening Concert. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-1181.
Land of Lincoln Chorus Sep 27, Oct 04, 7pm, Every Tuesday, Land of Lincoln Chorus invites men to sing barbershop and more. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Oct 01, 7:30pm, Unabashed Romanticism and brilliant virtuosity. Piano sensation Thomas Pandolfi featured in Liszt’s fiery and poetic First Concerto. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.
Music in the Park Sep 25, 4-7pm, Free Celtic music with Fake McCoys, Exorna, Elk Pipes, The Emerald Underground. Bring a chair or blanket. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave, 217-753-6225.
ScrapArtsMusic Sep 30, 7pm, Vancouver-based company that creates unforgettable percussion performances using kinetic instruments skillfully crafted from industrial scraps. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Songs of Sinatra & More Oct 01, 12:30-1:15pm and 2-2:45pm, Phil Steinberg performs in food court. 698-5662. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Swing Night Sep 30, 6-10pm, Listen to the Sande Hackel Orchestra 7-10 p.m. Dance instruction 6-6:45 p.m. and contest 8:30 p.m. Refreshments for purchase. Decatur Airport FBO Hanger, 790 S. Airport Rd, Decatur, 422-5911.
Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers Oct 01, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series brings Seattle singer/songwriter to center. $19. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
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