Book Talk and Signing Oct 22, 1pm, ‘Haunted Springfield, Illinois’ by author Garret Moffett on ghosts and haunting around Springfield. The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfield St (Route 4), Virden, 217-965-3641.
Brookens Library Book Sale Oct 14, 9am-3pm, Help the library by stocking up on inexpensive treasures. Hosted by Friends of Brookens Library. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 217-206-6597.
Classics Book Group Oct 17, 12-1pm, Meets October through May in the Bicentennial Room. “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.
Contemporary Fiction Group Oct 26, 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.
Friends of Taylorville Library Book Sale Oct 14-15, 6-8pm Fri, 10-4pm Sat, Preview Night Friday $3 admission. Reduced pricing Sat. from 2-4 p.m. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St. 217- 824-4736.
Lincoln Land Review Celebratory Readings Oct 19, 12pm, Listen to awardwinning students read pieces they wrote that were published in review. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2311.
Poets in the Parlor Oct 22, 2pm, Local poet Job Conger presents ‘Confluence of Legends: Johnny Appleseed Meets Vachel Lindsay.’ Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524- 0901.
Pondicherry Lodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Oct 15, 9-11am, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-8387 or 620-0042.
SPOKEN WORD
Poetry Open Mic Oct 19, 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.
THEATER & COMEDY
1776 Oct 14-16, 21-23, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents. Adams, Jefferson and Lee try to convince congress to vote for independence. $18-$12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Comedian Mary Mack Oct 13, 8pm, cast member on Wisconsin Public Radio’s ‘Big River Radio Wave.’ Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Micheal Petit Oct 14-15, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Fri-Sat, National headlining entertainer. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Comedian Uncle Larry Reeb Oct 14-15, 8pm Fri, 7:30pm Sat, Offers tips on everything from marriage to lotteries to children. Always topping them off with, “That’s a tip from your Uncle Lair,” Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Imago Oct 16, 7pm, ZooZoo - the best of Imago Theatre’s acclaimed productions FROGZ and Biglittlethings. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
The Drowsy Chaperone Oct 14-29, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Modern day musical theater addict lives through old musicals played on his ancient record player. $18. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
MUSIC:
GENERAL EVENTS
Acoustic Lunch Oct 14-15, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, 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.
Erin Bode Group Oct 14, 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.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Oct 15, 8pm, “Tragedy & Triumph.” Donato Cabrera, conductor and world-renowned, hometown-favorite Awadagin Pratt, piano. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
In the Mood Oct 22, 6:30pm, Big band experience with swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of an era past. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Juvae Jazz Society Concert Oct 22, 5-8pm, The Original Wildcat Jass Band from Arizona plays. $22. Food available, casual dress. 546-1363. Decatur Club, 158 W. Prairie Ave, Decatur, 217-429-4200.
Land of Lincoln Chorus Oct 18, 25, 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.
Michael W. Smith Oct 21, 8pm, Three-time Grammy Award winner in Christian music. $37-$77. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Midori Oct 25, 7:30pm, Violinist recognized for 28-year career as most dazzlingly gifted performer before the public, Midori is also worldwide messenger of peace. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.
Music in the Park Oct 16, 4-7pm, Free concert by Debbie Ross Band. Bring chair or blanket. Fishing clinic 2-4 p.m. northeast corner of lake. Free poles, first come. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217- 753-0702.
New Blood Bluegrass Band Oct 14, 7pm, Most Promising Bluegrass Band of 2010 and Adult Blugrass Band of the Year 2011 by North American Country Music Associations. Love offering. Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main St, Mason City, 482-9999.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Oct 18, 7:30pm, Singer/songwriter, Pete Sander. $10, $9 seniors, $5 students, $25 for family. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.
Prairie Voices Oct 16, 2pm, Songs and poems by Kevin Purcell and Aasne Vigesaa, Virginia Hosking piano. Council ring directly west of Nature Center. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.
Soli Oct 21, 7:30, Award-winning chamber ensemble giving voice to 20th Century classics and new works. $15. 245-3069. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000.
Third Day Oct 22, 7-9:30pm, “Make Your Move” Tour with special guest Tenth Avenue North. $25-$75. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
DANCE
Big Band and Golden Oldies Dance Oct 23, 2:30pm, Music by Judy Kaye and Friends. Cover $10 each. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Oct 14, 8-11pm, Don Smith plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
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