Ballroom Boogie Oct 01, 7-11pm, Dancing, socializing, drinks and fun. All proceeds benefit American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-899-4101.

Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Sep 23, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

Line Dancing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Sep 27, 8:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.

Art & Architecture

Gallery Hours Sep 22-25, 1-3pm Sun, 4-6pm Tue- Sat, Mina Hsing, Chinese brush paintings. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243- 9390.

Gatherings Art Show Sep 23-25, 30, Oct 01-02, 12-4pm- Fri-Sun, Features watercolorist Kate Worman-Becker and numerous other professional and amateur artists. Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the

square, Petersburg, 632-3216.

Life in the Counter-Form Sep 22-23, 27-30, Oct 04-05, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Sept. 19-Oct. 28, cut paper art of Richard Shipps. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.

Pied Piper Architectural Tour Oct 05, 5:30pm, Free professionallyguided architectural tour. Meet in front of Herndon Law Office. Reception follows. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.

Roland Folse Oct 01-02, 04-05, 4-6 Tue-Sat, 1- 3pm Sun, Oct 1-30, Folse’s paintings, ceramics and woodworking on display. Opening reception Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.

Student Faculty Show: Hidden Talents Sep 22-24, 26-30, Oct 01, 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, 27-30, Oct 01, 04-05, 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.

The Mother Tree - Helen Hiebert Oct 03-05, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Oct. 3-Nov. 5, Nationally-known artist from Oregon uses paper, illumination and natural materials. (Reception Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30pm), UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206- 6506.

YMCA Arts Gallery Night Oct 05, 5:30-8pm, Twenty local artists, live music and on-site demonstrations. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St, 544-9846.

Film & Television

Gone with the Wind Sep 22, 2pm and 7pm, See the 1939 MGM classic on the big screen. Lincoln Theater 4, 215 S Kickapoo St, Lincoln, 217-732-4176.

Movie Geeks Club Sep 29, 7pm, Last Thursday each month, watch movies selected by voting. moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com. Charley’s Club at Cafe Andiamo, 206 S. Sixth St, 303-2052.

Phantom of the Opera Oct 02, 1pm, Fully-staged, lavish production to mark 25th anniversary year. AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr.

Children’s Corner

Capital Area Education Fair Oct 05, 9am-2pm, Free. Orr Building. 629-6003. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Junior and Senior Naturalists Program Sep 24, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Sep 24, Oct 29, Dec 3, Hike, make arts and crafts, play games, enjoy snacks. Ages 6-12. $40-$45 three sessions. Register online only. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 529-1111.

Make and Take Sep 24, 9am-5pm, Stop by anytime during the day for a craft and books on apples. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Science

Star Parties Sep 23, 30, 8-10pm, Popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.

Nature

Bird Hikes Sep 24, Oct 01, 8am, Four Saturdays through Oct. 15, join bird expert Kevin Veara who leads birders of all skill levels. Free. Meets at Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Oct 01, 10am-6pm, Final free admis-sion day of the season. Activity packed day includes animal programs. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753- 6217.