Club Bellydance Oct 13, Features Bellydance Superstar dancers Sabah, Moria, Colleen, Stefanya and Victoria. Half of show is local performers. $23.50. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Oct 11, 18, 7-8pm and 8-10pm, Tuesdays. Swing, Line dancing 7 p.m. Country 2Step, Night Club Two Step Lessons 8-10 p.m. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 836-1438.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Oct 10, 17, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.
Square and Round Dance Oct 09, 2:30pm, Jim Davis, caller with Judy, Lois & Friends playing. $10 each. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.
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Oct 14, 7-10:30pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing, etc. Free lesson at start of dance. Food and Bar. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217- 836-1438.
Art & Architecture
Bill Morris Oct 06-08, 10-15, 17-19, 7am- 3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through Oct - Digital Media. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Brown Bag Series Oct 17, 12pm, On paper and artists books. Michael Victor II Art Library. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Chris Spangler Oct 06-07, 10-13, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Artist work on display. Spangler painted Augie’s Front Burner sign and was Best of Show at Art in the Garden 2010. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Gallery II Art Opening Oct 07, 5-7:30pm, “Paper Works,” member paper exhibit. Music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St, 217-544- 2727.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Oct 06-09, 11-16, 18-19, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Through Oct. 30, Roland Folse - ceramics, woodworking and paintings. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-9390.
Gatherings Art Show Oct 07-09, 14-16, 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 Oct 06-07, 11-14, 18-19, 10am- 2pm Tue-Fri, Through Oct. 28, cut paper art of Richard Shipps. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
On and Of Paper, Book Arts Oct 07-08, 10-15, 17-19, 10am- 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Nov 5. Reception Oct. 7, 5-8 p.m. Unique, one-of-a-kind books as works of art from around world. (Oct. 21 Citywide Reception Event, 5 -7 p.m.), Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Robert Ritz and Carolyn Kienzler Oct 06-08, 10-12, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753- 0262.
Symphony for the Eyes Art Exhibit Oct 06-08, 11-15, 18-19, 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.
Teen Read Week Photography Workshop Oct 15, 1pm, Local photographer Karen Anderson leads. Win a loader e-reader or free books. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
The Mother Tree - Helen Hiebert Oct 06, 10-13, 17-19, 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.
Film & Television
I am the Queen: Screening and Discussion Oct 12, 6pm, Explores the unique social position of maleto-female transgender Puerto Ricans. Adult content. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.
Iranium Free Screening Oct 16, 2pm, Shows world threat using rarely-before seen footage of Iranian leaders and interviews with 25 leading politicians, Iranian dissidents, and experts on Middle East policy, terrorism and nuclear proliferation. IWorshipCenter, White Oaks Mall, 787-7223 x 18.
Screening and Discussion: The Gladiators Oct 17, 6pm, Futuristic film where differences are settled by teams of crack combat specialists. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6245.
Source Code Drive-in Movie Oct 13, 8:30pm, C-Max30 drivein movie format with giant screen and surround sound. Free popcorn, soda. Bring chair or blanket. Parking lot 8 (rain site is Student Union). Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2241.
The Yellow Wallpaper Screening Oct 08, 5pm and 7pm, Two showings of film produced and directed by David Cain, starring Aasne Vigesaa. Reception between film. Free. Register by leaving phone message. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.
Children’s Corner Cerebral Palsy Day Event Oct 15, 1-3pm, IL State Police and their cars, fire trucks, monster truck rides, games, prizes and more. $10 child. 1-888-71- TICKETS or at gate. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 201 S. Main Street, Chatham, 217-483- 5753.
Dave Rudolf’s Family Halloween Spooktacular Oct 14, 6:30pm, Bring the kids in costume for this ghoulishly delightful, but not too scary interactive musical show. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2241.
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