Faculty Art Show Nov 10-11, 14-17, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Eclectic mix on display until Nov. 17, upper level Menard Hall. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.
Featured Artist Nov 10-12, 14-19, 21-23, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, The Metal Girls, aka Jennifer Routson and Eric Scherbring. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 South 6th St, 217-753-0262.
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Nov 10-13, 15-20, 22-23, 4- 6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm Sun, Carol Giffin, fused glass and Elliot Rudmann, photography. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-9390.
Gatherings Art Show Nov 11-13, 18-20, 12-4pm-Fri- Sun, Features watercolorist Kate Worman-Becker and other professional and amateur artists.
Prairie Palette Art Gallery, on the square, Petersburg, 632-3216.
Mike Manning Nov 10-11, 15-18, 22-23, 10am-2pm Tue-Fri, Manning’s art will be on display from Nov. 1 - Dec. 23. Robert Morris Gallery, 607 E. Adams.
On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Nov 10-23, 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 10-12, 15-19, 22-23, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec. 10, Ken Pease, acrylics; Colleen Ferratier, pastel/watercolor; Hugh Henderson, ceramics. Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Poets & Painters Reverse Poetry Night Nov 17, 6-9pm, Art based on Springfield Poets and Writers poems are highlighted and poems read. Free and open to public. Wine and cheese. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-2727.
Shane Harris Nov 10, 14-17, 21-23, 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu, UIS Visual Arts Professor explores concepts of play, intimacy and relationships with interactive installation. Reception is Nov. 17, 5:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza.
Springfield Clay Collective Exhibit Nov 10-12, 14-19, 21-23, 9am- 8pm Mon-Th, 9am-4pm Fri-Sat, On display through November. 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.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Nov 17, 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.
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 19, 9am-5pm, Books and fun Thanksgiving crafts. Available all day Saturday. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
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.
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, 217-544-2473.
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 Audubon Society Nov 17, 7-8pm, “Franklin’s Ground Squirrel Research in Sangamon County” presented by Chris Young. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
AAUW Education Event Nov 17, 7pm, “Impact of Federal Health Care Programs.” Info from experts about federal health care resources for women, seniors, disabled. American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Lane, 793-0565.
Central Illinois Daylily Society Nov 11, 7pm, Presentation on photography. Guests Welcome. 753-6228. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr, Rochester.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Nov 18, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Classrooms First Commission Meeting Nov 16, 1-3:30pm, Persons wanting to give public comment are encouraged to bring written testimony. First-come-firstserved basis. Illinois State Board of Education board room, 100 N. First Street, 558-3754.
History of the Tuskegee Airmen Nov 17, 7pm, 99th Pursuit Squadron, first of the Tuskegee Airmen, was activated at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St, Taylorville, 217-824- 4736.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Nov 14, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Nov 14, 7pm, Second Monday of each month area quilt guild meets. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546-7646.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Nov 10, 14, 17, 21, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.
Springfield Camera Club Nov 10, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.
Springfield Noon Lions Club Nov 15, 22, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. 523-6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Springfield Vegetarian Association Nov 14, 6:30pm, Features video, Got the Facts on Milk? Free, open to public. Carnegie Room. 787-0014. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
St. Patrick’s Grade School Reunion Planning Nov 19, 1pm, Help in the planning. 553-6937, email [email protected]. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Nov 12-13, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats for adoption both Saturday and Sunday. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Nov 12, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. 835-2538. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217- 698-3091.
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