Lighting up Petersburg Festival Oct 08, dusk, Bonfires, treats, pumpkin decorating and more for great family fun. 632-7363. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St at W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg.
Rochester Olde Towne Fall Festival Oct 01-02, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Local artisans, crafters, music, silent auction, raffle, food. Proceeds to S3G Organization to help local military families. South John St, Rochester, 217- 498-8882.
Veterans Day Ceremony Oct 11, 12pm, Veterans are honored. Guest speakers and small reception follows. Outside A. Lincoln Commons. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2241.
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 Signing Oct 09, 2-4pm, Marion van der Loo, Psalms from the Heart: Prayers for the Times and Seasons of Faith. Cathedral of St. Paul, 812 Second St, 544-5135.
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.
THEATER & COMEDY
Comedian Alex Ortiz Sep 30, Oct 01, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Fri- Sat, One of the hottest and most sought after comedians working today. Showtime’s TKO Comedy Champion of 2002. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Jake Baker Sep 30, Oct 01, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, On tour for the last decade. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233. Comedy Open Mic Oct 05, 8pm, Best up and coming comedians from Central Illinois, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Open Mic Comedy Sep 29, Oct 06, 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 30, Oct 01, 04-05, 07-08, 11-12, 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.
Chickfest Oct 01, 11am-8pm, Eight musicians from area and St. Louis. $3. 786-2241. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road.
Concert of Caring Oct 08, 7pm, Mary Beth Carlson, pianist, composer, performer and recording artist. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Erin Bode Group Oct 10, 8pm, Music forged from Americana of its members’ midwestern roots, infused with jazz grooves and made magic by Bode’s bell-like voice. 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.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis Oct 06, 7:30pm, Internationally critically-acclaimed and touted as an extraordinarily versatile orchestra by The Los Angeles Times. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Land of Lincoln Chorus Oct 04, 11, 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.
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, 12:30-1:30pm, Phil Steinberg performs in food court. 698-5662. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-
8560. 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.
DANCE
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.
Belly Dance Demonstration Oct 11, 12-1pm, Michelle Suarez demonstrates traditions from Indian and South American cultures. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2241.
Central IL Singles/ Couples Dance Sep 30, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Line Dancing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Oct 04, 11, 7:30-10:30pm, Tuesday evenings. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
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