On and Of Paper, Book Arts Oct 27-29, 31, Nov 01-05, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Nov 5. Unique, oneof-a-kind books as works of art from around world. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
On and Of Paper: Selections from ISM Oct 27-31, Nov 01-09, 8:30am- 5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Springfield Clay Collective Exhibit Nov 01-05, 07-09, 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 27-29, 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 27, 31, Nov 01-03, 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu, Oct. 3-Nov. 5, Nationally-known artist from Oregon uses paper, illumination and natural materials. 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.
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.
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 sea sons change. $45-$55. Register, 753-6224. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 217-753-6225.
Kids Ghost Hunting Workshop Oct 28, 6-7:30pm, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
Mall-O-Ween Oct 31, 6-8pm, Show off your costume, go trick-or-treating, ride the Halloween train. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-8560.
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.
Storytime Nov 02, 09, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled story time and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Trick or Treating and Games Oct 31, 6-8pm, Free fun for all the kids on Halloween night. Menard Medical Center, #1 Centre Drive, Petersburg.