Filipino-American Eyes Oct 22, 1-3pm, Ethnic refreshments during Filipino American History Month event. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Bill Morris Oct 20-22, 24-29, 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through Oct - Digital Media. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.

Brown Bag Art Lecture Oct 28, 12-1pm, “Ceramics: Utilitarian to Art” by Marty Sumner. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Featured Artist Oct 20-22, 24-26, 10am-5:30pm, Kay Nellessen, fabric bags and wine accessories. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217- 753-0262.

Gallery Opening and Exhibit Oct 20-23, 25-30, 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.

Gallery Talk and Demonstration Oct 22, 12pm and 1-2pm, Jennifer Jaskowiak, Museum’s Lockport Gallery and On & Of Paper organizer leads a Walk and Talk at noon. Chicago artist Richard Shipps demonstrates his extraordinary paper cutting art at 1 p.m. Free and open to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Gatherings Art Show Oct 21-23, 28-30, 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 20-21, 25-28, 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 20-22, 24-29, 31, Nov 01- 02, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Through Nov 5. 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.

On and Of Paper: Selections from ISM Oct 21-31, Nov 01-02, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. (Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. Partners on Paper Reception with music and refreshments.), Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Paper Works Progressive Reception Oct 21, 6-8pm, View creations of member works at Partners on Paper Reception. PAA, Gallery II, 221-223 S. Sixth St.

Papermaking Workshop Oct 22, 10am-3pm, Introduction to papermaking sheet forming with sculptural intentions led by Helen Hiebert. $50 Adult. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Partners on Paper City-wide Progressive Reception Oct 21, 6-8pm, Meet those from the many groups involved. Gallery talk with Richard Shipps. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams, 522-8977.

Reception for Betsy Dollar Art Exhibit Oct 20, 5-7pm, Printmaker, papermaker, book artist, photographer,and executive director, Springfield Art Association. On exhibit Oct. 21-23, store hours. Coldwater Creek Store, The Gables, 2941 Plaza Drive, 217- 726-8912.

Springfield Clay Collective Exhibit Nov 01-02, 9am-8pm Mon-Th, 9am-4pm Fri-Sat, On display through November. Reception Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham.

Symphony for the Eyes Art Exhibit Oct 20-22, 25-29, 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 20, 24-27, 31, Nov 01-02, 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

Agora Screening and Discussion Nov 02, 6pm, Historical drama set in Roman Egypt, about slave who turns to Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6245.

Dirty Business: Clean Coal and Battle for our Energy Future Oct 24, 6pm, Free 90-minute documentary that investigates if coal can be made clean. Hosted by Sierra Club. University of Illinois Extension, 1120 N Webster Street, Taylorville.

Movie Geeks Club Oct 27, 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.

Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Oct 20, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.

Children’s Corner

Falling for Science Nov 01, 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 6, Three to five year olds find out how the seasons change. $45-$55. Register, 753- 6224. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753- 6225.

Halloween Boo Bash Oct 22, 10am, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Halloween Storytime Oct 22, 10-11am, Women in the Community Helping (WITCH) and Springfield Poets and Writers dress in Halloween costumes and read Halloween books. Springfield Public Schools Foundation Bookfair. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Kids Ghost Hunting Workshop Oct 28, 6-7:30pm, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Safe Trick or Treating Oct 30, 5-8pm, All Lincoln Square Merchants welcome little ghosts, goblins, during daylight hours. 245-6121 or 248-0674. Jacksonville.

Safe Trick-or-Treat Oct 28, 5:30-7:30pm, Free for 12 years and under. Candy at decorated homes (not open for tours), campfire re-enactment, games, demos and more. Starts at visitors center. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

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