Gallery II Art Opening Nov 04, 5-7:30pm, Poets and Painters - Reverse. PAA artists’ art created via inspiration from Springfield Poets and Writers’ poems. Music, beverages, hors d’oeuvres. Free.
Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza. 544- 2727.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Nov 05-06, 08-13, 15-16, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Carol Giffin, fused glass and Elliot Rudmann, photography. Opening reception Nov. 5, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-9390.
Gatherings Art Show Nov 04-06, 11-13, 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.
Mike Manning Nov 03-04, 08-11, 15-16, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Manning’s art will be on display from Nov. 1 - Dec. 23. Opening Reception is Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
On and Of Paper, Book Arts Nov 03-05, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Nov 5. Unique, one-of-a-kind books as works of art from around world. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
On and Of Paper: Selections from ISM Nov 03-16, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Ovations - Art Exhibit Nov 04-05, 08-12, 15-16, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec. 10, Beth Summer, photography; Colleen Ferratier, pastel/watercolor; Hugh Henderson, ceramics. Reception Nov. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music, beverages, hors d’oeuvres. Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Springfield Clay Collective Exhibit Nov 03-05, 07-12, 14-16, 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.
Film & Television
La Commune Screening and Discussion Nov 14, 6pm, Docudrama of Paris Commune of 1871 whose members formed revolutionary government to challenge established order during Franco- Prussian War. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.
Miss Representation Nov 06, 7pm, Representation of professional women in media and effect on young women. (Park in lots D or E.) 206-6783. UIS Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room, Vachel Lindsay Dr, 217-206-6600.
The Interrupters Nov 15, 7pm, Free Liberty Brew & View screening about three violence interrupters who try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.
Children’s Corner Make and Take Nov 05, 9am-5pm, great books and fun Thanksgiving crafts available all day Saturday. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Storytime Nov 09, 16, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Nov 12, 11am-3pm, “Paperpalooza.” Learn about paper and art from professional paper artists. Recommended for ages 4-8 and their families. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
Science Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Nov 09, 7-8:30pm, “Building Bridges: IDOT Archaeology and Tribal Consultation.” Free, entrance on 10 1/2 Street. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
Nature Adult Raptor Camp Nov 12, 9am-4pm, Intense day of identification, natural history, falconry, education equipment, handling. $150. Reservations,
963-6909. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
Scout Day at the Garden Nov 13, 1-4pm, Tree planting, ceremonial parade, program, hiking. Boy and Girl Scouts and families. Register at lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 529-1111.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Nov 07, 9-11:30am, ‘Colorful Concepts with Seasonal Splash.’ Paula Fricke and Sharon Winch of Flower Connection. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Volunteer Work Day Nov 13, 1-3pm, Cut/remove invasives and general trail maintenance. Tools/gloves provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Environment Green Fire Nov 08, 7pm, First fulllength, high-definition documentary about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.
Sangamon Area Farm to School Summit Nov 05, 9:30am-1:30pm, Hosted by LLCC Green Center. Connecting K-12 with farms. $15. Register llcc.edu/greencenter. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.
Lectures & Meetings AWC Meeting Nov 09, 5pm, “Crisis Communications in a Social Media Age” $10-$21. RSVP by Nov. 4 [email protected]. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.
Central Illinois Daylily Society Nov 11, 7pm, Presentation on photography. Guests Welcome. 753-6228. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr, Rochester.
Classrooms First Commission Meeting Nov 16, 1-3:30pm, Persons wanting to give public comment are encouraged to bring written testimony. First-comefirst-served basis. Illinois State Board of Education board room, 100 N. First Street, 558-3754.
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