AUGUST
Jubilee Championship Morgan Horse Show Aug 29-31, 8am-12am, Free fourday horse show at the Coliseum.
781-760-1270. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.
Pittsfield Fall Festival Aug 29-31, 6pm Thu-Fri, 9am Sat, Food vendors, crafts, carnival and many activities. Parade on Sat. at 11 a.m. pittsfi eldfallfestival@ yahoo.com. Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington St., Pittsfi eld.
Kincaid Labor Day Picnic Aug 29-31, Sep 01-02, Ole fashion, four-day small town picnic that’s anything but small. Kincaid.
Historic Photography Display Aug 29-31, Sep 01, 12-4pm Mon- Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, View photos of the park as far back as 1902. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546- 4116.
Greater Tuna – recurring event Aug 29-31, Sep 05-07, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 12pm and 6:30pm, Hilarious quick-change comedy at this BYOB dinner theater production. $33-$37. Reservations by phone. barn2.com. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theater, 1451 Timberline Road, Goodfi eld, 309- 965-2545.
Our Town Aug 29-31, 8-10:30pm, Character story about average town’s citizens in early 12th century. Free pre-show at 7 p.m. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-5440.
Uptown Friday Night – recurring event Every Friday night, 5:30-7:30pm, Springfi eld Area Arts Council presents a free weekly jazz and blues performance. No cover and 50/50 raffl e for a change to win some cash. Robbie’s Restaurant, Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, 753-3519 or springfi eldartsco.org.
Critical Mass Bicycle Ride Aug 30, 5:45-7pm, Casual paced, safe bicycle ride around downtown Springfi eld. Monthly rides. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 638-9523.
Illinois Blues Festival Aug 30-31, 1pm-12am Fri-Sat, Internationally-known blues artists on three stages. Bring a lawn chair. $20-$25. illinoisbluesfestival.com. RiverFront Festival Park, Water Street, Peoria, 309-689-3019.
IMDA Amateur and All Star Motorcycle Races Aug 30-31, 2:30-10:30pm, Two popular races in the multi-purpose arena. $10. 753-8866. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.
Edinburg Labor Day Picnic Aug 30-31, Sep 01-02, Carnival rides, games, demolition derby, bands and more. Parade at 10 a.m. on Labor Day. facebook. com/edinburg.labordaypicnic. Edinburg High School, 100 Martin St. Edinburg.
Ethnic Festival Aug 30-31, Sep 01, 5-11pm Fri, 12-11pm Sat-Sun, Weekend of local ethnic groups with ethnic foods, music and cultural activities. Free admission. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.
Manito Popcorn Festival Aug 30-31, Sep 01, Three days of all the regular festival fare and popcorn – lots of yummy, tasty popcorn. manitopopcornfestival. com. Manito.
Nauvoo Grape Festival Aug 30-31, Sep 01, Parade, carnival, mud volleyball, 5K grape stomp, tractor pulls and more! Free admission. Nauvoo State Park, Route 96, Nauvoo, 217- 453-2512.
Gypsy Aug 30-31, Sep 01, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Musical based on the memoirs of vaudeville entertainer Gypsy Rose Lee. $10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.
Prairieland Chautauqua Aug 30-31, Sep 01-02, 4-8pm, Presentations, music and supper. Info, 243-5678. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
LPNA Artisans Fair Aug
31, 9am-3pm, Showcasing local artisans and artists. Food vendors, bake
sale. Rain or shine. Lincoln Park, Fifth St. and Sangamon Ave., 217-899-
6165.
Living the Wright Way Tour Aug 31, 10:15am-12:15pm, With trained interpreter Roberta Volkmann. (Also Sept. 14 and 28.) $20. Phone to register. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.
Fallen Riders Memorial Ride Aug 31, 11am-11pm, Kickstands Up at 12:30, Bands Utter Chaos and Sleepin Doggz play 7-11 p.m. Food and drink. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.
Symphony on the Square Aug 31, 6-8pm, Free concert. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Aug 31, Sep 01, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Carvers from across the country exhibit. $3, 12 and under free. Illinois Building. 546- 8792. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.
Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival Aug 31, Sep 01-02, Three days of free cheese, entertainment, contests, car show, craft and fl ea markets, food and more. 800-72-AMISH. Downtown Arthur.
Jersey County Victorian Festival Aug 31, Sep 01-02, 7am-5pm, Large Civil War reenactment, arts, crafts, antiques, festival food, tractors and more. $10, under 12 free. Free parking. 618-498-5590. Hazel Dell Farm, 1510 North State St., Jerseyville.
Carillon Tours Aug 31, Sep 01, 2-8pm Sat- Sun, Every tour includes live carillon performance. $3.25, $2.50 kids. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 217-546-3853.
SEPTEMBER
Home Tours and Fireside Chats Sep 04, 07, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 12-4pm, Sat and Wed, Tour Springfi eld’s oldest home. (Fireside Chats are Sep 4, 11, 18, 7pm, Noted experts discuss aspects of American Indians through the time of the Civil War. Free, reservations required.) Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492-5929.
BBQ Rib Cookoff Sep 01, 12-5pm, Enjoy ribs and live music by Creole Stomp at 2 p.m. $5. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217-635-9900.
Greenview Labor Day Celebration Sep 02, 8am, Flea market, craft sale, parade at 10 a.m. car show, contests, food, music. Free admission. 217-968- 7043. Greenview.
Labor Day Parade Sep 02, 10am, Celebrate with Springfi eld and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council. Downtown Springfi eld.
Virginia Labor Day Ice Cream Social Sep 02, 4-6pm, Burr Smith and the Joneses, pie, ice cream, bratwurst, hot dogs and more. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Virginia Courthouse lawn, 100 East Springfi eld St., Virginia. 217-452-3442.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Sep 04, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. Post-tour reception at Obed & Issacs. 544-1723. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offi ce, 112 N. Sixth St.
Archaeology Lecture Sep 05, 7pm, Robert Mazrim of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey presents “The Archaeology of Early 19th Century Illinois.” Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Atlanta Fall Festival Sep 05-07, Carnival rides, parade, food, children’s activities and more. 217-648- 2484. Atlanta.
Ellnora Guitar Festival Sep 05-07, Three-day celebration of music and musicians from around the world. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana.
Pekin Marigold Festival Sep 05-08, Lots of unique contests and events. Music, art and much more. 309- 346-2106. pekinchamber. com/marigoldfestival. Mineral Springs Park, 1701 Court Street, Pekin.
Roadway to the Past Tour Sep 06, 8am-4pm, Retired county Extension Service director Don Meyer is guide for day-long exploration of northeastern McLean County. $50. Register by Aug. 30, daviddavismansion.org.
Poets, Painters and Performers Sep 06, 6-9pm, Poetry readings, solo musical performances and artist talks during night of creative inspiration between Springfi eld Poets and Writers, Prairie Art Alliance and individual local musicians. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-544-2727.
Galena Food and Wine Festival Sep 06, 7-10pm, Approximately 150 varieties of wine and local food and live music. $50. Galena Convention Center, 900 Galena Square Drive, Galena, 800-397-9463 (WINE).
Arenzville Burgoo Festival Sep 06-07, 8am-7pm, Burgoo kettle service usually suspended in mid-morning, but soup line sales continue until out, about 7 p.m. Evening entertainment. 300 W. Main, Arenzville.
Smoke on the River BBQ Contest Sep 06-07, 9am Fri, 10am Sat, Pit Masters from fi ve states compete. Food for purchase. Live music both days. Free. Kessler Park, Quincy Riverfront, Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, 1-800-978-4748.
Super Retriever Series Sep 06-07, 10am-4pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat, Bring your dog for Fun Jumps Fri. 10-4; Sat. 11:30-12:30 and Sun. 10a- 11:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. superretrieverseries. com. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.
Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival Sep 06-07, The schedule is not yet set in stone, but there’s always free entertainment and family fun. 217-962-1055. Mt. Pulaski Courthouse, 113 S Washington St., Mount Pulaski.
Scheels Hunt Expo Sep 06-07, 1-7pm Fri, 9am- 7pm Sat, Meet Huntin’ with Honors stars from The Outdoor Channel TV show. Sat. food demos, pet adoptions, search and rescue dogs, chainsaw carving demo and more. Free, Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.
Williamsville Fall Festival Sep 06-07, 5-10:30pm Fri, 8am-10pm Sat, Fishing derby, vendors, food, demos, bungee jumping and bands nightly. Williamsville Park, Williamsville, 217-899-9825.
South Jacksonville Celebration Sep 06-07, 5pm Fri, 10-12am Sat, Parade and concert in the cornfi eld (Jerrod Niemann) on Saturday and much more. southjacksonville.org. South Jacksonville, 245-4803.
Traditional and Bluegrass Music Festival Sep 06-07, 6:30pm Fri, 10am- 5pm Sat, Musicians from all over the Midwest perform and costumed interpreters will portray life in 1830s. $4 donation suggested. $10 family. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.
Theater Performances – recurring event Sep 06-07, 13-14, 20-21, 27, 29, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Camber Carpenter Unleashed, Q.E.D. and other theater and music productions. See entire list at playhouseonthesquare. net. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 217-491-3977.
Rent Sep 06-07, 12-14, 19-21, 7:30pm, Rock musical. Mature themes and language. This show fi nishes the season of outdoor theater at The Muni. $14-$10. The Muni, 815 East Lake Drive, 793-MUNI.
Green County Days Sep 06-08, 9am, Five towns in Green County host free music, arts and crafts, food, vendors, kid’s games and contests, artisan demos and more. 217- 638-2103.
Arcola Broom Corn Festival Sep 06-08, 10am Fri, 8am Sat, 7am-5pm Sun, Broom activities, arts/crafts, free entertainment, great food, gigantic parade with the Famous Lawn Rangers. arcolachamber.com. Arcola.
Illinois Secretary of State Vehicle Show/Swap Meet Sep 07, 7am-3pm, More than 50 classes of antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, RVs and scooters. Rain or shine. Free. Downtown Springfi eld, 217-557-7220.
Navy Club Ship 32 Auxiliary Craft Show Sep 07, 9am-4pm, Proceeds go to Veterans and various charities. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Avenue, 725- 8934.
3D Archery Shoot Sep 07, 9am-2pm, Panther Creek Bowhunters free 10-target 3D Archery Shoot. Register on site. Bring your own bow, no broadheads allowed. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.
Document Shredding Event Sep 07, 10am-12pm, CINTAS Document Management and Laketown Neighborhood Association. Two nonperishable food items donation. AMF Laketown Lanes, 3220 Stanton St., 960-0348.
Spirits of the Civil War Sep 07, 10am and 1-4pm, 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry encampment, a look at Edward Baker Lincoln and African- American Civil War heroes and Sangamon County immigrants. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.
SOB Festival Sep 07, 12-5pm, Fresh oysters and craft brews from across U.S. Music and food. Rain or shine. $25, $20 in advance. sobfestival.com. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.
Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 07, 1pm, Join Springfield Bicycle Club on a free, 8-mile bicycle tour of historic sites. 793-9622. Capitol Complex Visitors Center, 425 S. College St. Springfi eld.
Poets in the Parlor Sep 07, 2-4pm, Dan Guillory reads from his new book, HousePoems. Refreshments. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 217-524-0901.
Pork Meets Cork Sep 07, 5-10pm, Dinner, wine and beer tastings, music. Adams Street, at Fourth and Fifth. $25 to benefi t Kidzeum. kidzeum.org. Downtown Springfi eld.
Malice in Wonderland Sep 07, 7pm, 6:15pm doors open, Local roller derby team takes on Quad City Rollers. Face painting. Bring book to donate to Northside Children’s Community Library and get $2 off. $12. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
The Barn Sep 07, 7-9pm, Southern gospel music with Glad Heart Quartet. Love offering. thebarn-pana. com. The Barn, Rural route, Tower Hill, 217 562- 3526.
Rosie Flores, Marti Brom Sep 07, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series with folk rockin’ dynamo. $20-$24, $15 pre-sale. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.
James J Eldred House Fall Festival and Ball Sep 07-08, 9am-10pm Sat, 9am-4pm Sun, Begin your Greene County Days celebration here. Purchase a MainStreet Book and begin your free interactive adventure. James J ELdred House, Eldred Hollow Road, Eldred, 217-638- 2103.
Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair Sep 07-08, 10am-5pm, 130 craftsmen, music and children’s area. $5. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mt. Vernon, 618- 242-1236.
The A-Maze-ing Corn Maze – recurring event Sep 07-08, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct 05-06, 12-13, 11am-6pm Sat, 12-6pm Sun, Weekends through Oct. 13. Also open Mon. Oct. 14, 10-2. $5. auburn-umc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn.
Capital City Century Sep 08, 7am-5pm, Recreational rides of 25, 40, 62, 80, 100 miles. Discounts for preregistration. www.spfl dcycling.org. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 899-9175.
Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 Sep 08, 10am-6pm, Car show ($11), food, 3 p.m. free entertainment, 4 p.m. free memorial service. Downtown Decatur, 160 E. Main Street, Decatur, 217-791-1385.
Fall Farm Day Sep 08, 1-5pm, Pumpkin and face painting, farm tours, crafts, barrel train. Free. gailspumpkinpatch.com. Gail’s Pumpkin Patch, 1709 2000th Ave., Beason, 217-447- 3409.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Sep
09, 9:15-11:30am, “Fall Into Colorful Container Plantings That Endure
Seasonal Temperature Swings” with Laurie McWilliams, Coppertree Outdoor
Lifestyles. SCGC-IL. org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut
Street, 217-522-4415.
Story Time at the Museum Sep 09, 10am, Stories read by special guests. See and learn about museum’s collections. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782- 5993.
Scheels Kid Klub Aquarium Sep 09, 6pm, Kids 4-12 will watch and learn all about what the aquarium expert diver does and about the fi sh in the tank. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.
LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning Fall Kickoff Sep 10, 10-11:30am, Starting another season of programming for those 65 and over. Free. 786-2432. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Drone Warfare by US Sep 10, 6:30-8pm, Voices for Creative Nonviolence Co-coordinator Buddy Bell. Sponsored by Pax Christi Springfield. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh Street, 217-753-4900.
Recovery Month Celebration 2013 Sep 11, 5:30-8pm, Join the voices of recovery with music, games, softball game and cake and ice cream social. Cy Young Field, 901 E. Southwind Road. 557-6604.
Heather Brewer Sep 11, 7-8:30pm, Author of young adult series, “The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod” speaks out against bullying and signs books. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-5435.
Morton Pumpkin Festival Sep 11-14, Carnival, food, entertainment with parade on Saturday. Sept. 13-15 is Craft Faire. 309-263-2491. Downtown Morton.
Canton Friendship Festival Sep 11-14, 12pm Wed-11pm Sat, Carnival, rides, food, games, exhibits. Parade Sat. at 10 a.m. 309-635-0631. Canton.
Antebellum Art Lecture Sep 12, 7pm, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth Street, 217-523-2631.
National Show Horse Registry Sep 12-14, 8am-9pm, Artisans Building Coliseum. Free. 937-962-4336. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.
Opening Reception Sep 13, 6-9pm, Chicago sculptor Betsy Odom’s work on display at new artist-run gallery. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St. 217-206-6506.
Labyrinth Walk: Blessings of Late Summer Sep 13, 6:30pm, Evening labyrinth walk. $5. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd., 217-787-6927.
QED: A Play Sep 13-14, 8pm, Play which chronicles (part of) a day in the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. $10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217- 523-2787.
Comedian Donnie Baker Sep 13-14, 8pm Fri, 7:15pm, 9:30pm Sat, Catch all of his characters on The Bob & Tom show. $20-$21. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.
Do the Lou Festival Sep
13-15, Saturday features fi reworks, eagle egg hunt, rib eating
contest, Pete the Juggler, car cruise, music, food and drink.
visitlitchfi eld.com. Lake Lou Yaeger, 70 Marina Lane, Litchfi eld.
WorldFest 2013 Sep 14, 10am-4pm, Live entertainment of different countries, ethnic food, cultural displays and World Market booths. Free admission and parking. Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.
Pet Fest Sep 14, 10am-3pm, Exposition building. $3, 12 years and under free. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 14, 11am-3pm, “Are We There Yet? Migrating Monarchs.” Free ongoing activities recommended for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782-6044.
World Tour Celtic Festival Sep 14, 12pm, Pipes and Drums with Celtic dancers, Celtic bands, contests, children’s area, whiskey seminars, Celtic food. $3, kids free. Downtown Springfi eld, 217-793-8355.
Living the Wright Way Tour Sep 14 and 28, 10:15am- 12:15pm, With trained interpreter Roberta Volkmann. $20. Phone to register. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.
Book Reading/Signing Sep 14, 2pm, Dan Guillory reads and signs copies of his new book “HousePoems.” Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin Street, Decatur, 217- 424-2900.
The Hope Institute’s Celebrity Chef Sep 14, 6pm, Phone for info or reservations. $150. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second Street, 217-585-5437.
Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 14-15, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Two-day juried art show with 50 artists. Kids’ place $1.25, demos, food, music and more. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur, 787-3532.
Rockballet LIVE Sep 14-15, 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfi eld Ballet Company with live music by band, Downstate. $28- $18. springfi eldballetco.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Music in the Park Sep 15, 4-7pm, Free Celtic music with Skibbereen, Elk Pipes, The Emerald Underground. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave., 217-753-6225.
Men’s Roller Derby Sep 15, 7pm, Capital City Hooligans take the track against St. Louis B-Keepers. $10. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Drive, 725-4126.
The Great Pumpkin Patch – Recurring Halloween event Sep 15-30, Oct 01-31, 9am-6pm, with weekend entertainment, mazes, animals and 300 varieties of pumpkins. $4-$7. The Great Pumpkin Patch, 1749A CR 1900 N, Arthur, 217-543-2394.
Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Sep 18, 7:30pm, Don’t Be Brothers from Chicago provide Irish fun. $10 donation, $5 students, $25 families. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585- 9550.
WingWise Feather Distribution Project Sep 19, 7pm, Dr. Jonathan Reyman, Illinois State Museum curator, talks about program that gives wild turkey, macaw and parrot feathers to Pueblo Indians. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-725-7650.
Decorative Arts Lecture Sep 19, 7pm, Andrew Richmond of Garth’s Auctions presents “By River or Buy Local: Furnishing Springfi eld and the Midwest.” Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Allerton Music Barn Festival Sep 19-22, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm and 7pm Sun, U of I School of Music and Allerton Park & Retreat Center brings music to a beautiful Dutch hay barn. Allerton Music Barn, Allerton Road, Monticello, Info 217-333-1594, Tickets 217- 333-6280.
Kids’ Night Out Sep 20, 6:30-9:30pm, “American Indian Harvest” for ages 6-10. $20-$35. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782-5993.
Monticellobration Sep 20-21, 6pm Fri, 10am- 11pm Sat, Music, pet parade, paint the town, and more Monticello Downtown Square, Monticello.
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Sep 20-22, 10am-4pm, Craft booths, historical displays, working craft area, pioneer village and more. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th Street, Lincoln.
Griggsville Apple Festival Sep 20-22, Weekend full of pageants, contests, food stands, crafts, parade (Sat.) and musical entertainment. 833- 2637. Griggsville.
Harvest Fest Sep 20-22, 5-11pm Fri, 11am- 11pm Sat, 10:30, Games for kids and adults, full country store, entertainment, food stands and more. Free. 618- 498-4823. St. Francis Xavier Holy Ghost School, 309 North Washington Street, Jerseyville.
Prairie Harvest Days Sep 20-21, 5pm Fri-9pm Sat, Tons of contests, carnival, food, music, car show and lots more. Free admission. prairieharvestdays.com. Mason City, 200 E. Jefferson, Mason City, 217-414-7137.
Petersburg Harvestfest Sep 20-21, 5pm-12am Fri, 7:30am Sat, Chamber dinner on Fri. followed by music. Sat. is 5k race, vendors, parade, car show and music. Free admission, $3 beer tent cover. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave. Petersburg, 341-1135.
Dan Tackett Bluegrass Jam Sep 20-22, 5pm Fri, 11am Sat, 11am Sun, Jam sessions and Bubbly Creek Bluegrass Band on Sat. at 6:30 p.m. $5 weekend. Call for reservations. Hickory Lane Campground, 2100 2137th Ave. Atlanta, 217- 648-2778.
Mature Mob Annual Show Sep 20-22, 7pm Fri, 2pm Sat- Sun, Features singing, dancing, skits. Tickets on sale at Senior Center offi ce, 701 W. Mason. $15. Sacred Heart Griffen Theater, 1200 W. Washington, 528-4035.
A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine Sep 20-22, 26-29, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Two one-act musical comedy. $20. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.
Gazebo Art Festival Sep 21, 9am-5pm, Original artwork of local and regional artists, music, book sale. Free admission. makeitmacomb. com, Chandler Park, Macomb, 309-833-1315.
Leaf Identification Hikes Sep 21, 28, 10am-12pm, More than 50 leaves to collect. Parent must accompany. Must register. Free, $4 nonresident. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.
Gospel Fest for LDA-USA Sep 21, 4-6pm, Gospel songs by a slate of local musicians. Freewill donation for Liberian youth. 217-523-2269. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St.
Sound Celebration Chorus Sep 21, 7pm, A cappella singing group celebrating 60 years. $16-$13. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.
Marty Balin Sep 21, 8pm, Singer- songwriter and founder of Jefferson Airplane. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.
Clayville Fall Festival Sep
21-22, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Artisan/ craftsman demos, tours, pony
rides, pioneer crafts/games, craft vendors and music. clayville.org.
Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572- 4984.
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Tours of Edwards Place Home, handson activities for kids, food, music, demos and more. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.
Railroad Days Sep 21-22, 10am-5pm, Ride a vintage passenger train. Must have ticket to access grounds. $18, $10 kids ages 2-12. mrym.org. Monticello Railroad Museum, 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, 217-762-9011.
Memorial SportsCare Women’s Biathlon Sep 22, 9am, Non-competitive biathlon. 12 miles of biking and 3.1 miles running. Register at memorialsportscare.com. Y, 4550 West Iles Ave., 757-7849.
Looking for Your Irish Ancestors Sep
22, 1-4pm, Gail Leonard and Terri Jordan talk about their research.
Decatur Genealogical Society and Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive,
Decatur, 217- 429-0135.
Scheels Kids Klub Sep 23, 6pm, Kids 4-12 can see a batch of fudge made, make a fudge treat and ride on the Ferris Wheel. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217-726-6330.
Sangamon Brass Summer Series Sep 25, 7pm, Classical and contemporary baroque music by fi ve-piece band. Free. Bring lawn chair. 971-9067. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second Street, 217-753-0702.
World Class Art, Architecture and Fun in Arkansas Sep 25-27, Tour to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Thorncrown Chapel and Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel with LLCC profs. Register, 786-2292 or www. llcc.edu/commed.
Historic Architecture Lecture Sep 26, 7pm, Christopher Schnell of Saint Louis University, “The Built Environment of Early Springfield.” Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth Street, 217-523-2631.
Pygmalion Music Festival Sep 26, 7:30pm, Featuring Indie-rock groups. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana.
Conference on Illinois History Sep 26-27, Prairie Capital Convention Center and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Tickets at presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Details at illinoishistory.gov/ conference.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Sep 27, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, A discussion of historic preservation in Springfi eld. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.
Willie Nelson and Family Sep 27, 7:30pm, Country singing legend takes to the stage at UIS. $47 and up. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
Illinois Great Rivers Fall Ride Sep 27-28, call for specifi c times, Motorcycle ride from Galena and Alton to Quincy where street party and live music await. $65, $75 with passenger. Various locations, 309-837-7460.
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 27-29, 6-10pm Fri, 11am- 10pm Sat, 11am Sun, More than 1,000 cool cars, free entertainment, swap meet and so much more. route66fest. com. Downtown Springfi eld.
Steam Show and Fall Festival Days Sep 27-29, 7am gates open, Flea market, demos, displays, entertainment, mag repair and swap tent, antique tractor and horse pull. $5 wristbands good for all three days. Kids under 12 free. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville, 494-7105 or 673-4921.
Lincoln Colloquium Sep 28, 8:30am-3pm, Register knoxalumni.org/Lincoln or call 309-341-7238. $25. Knox College, 2 E. South Street, K-150, Galesburg.
Our Savior’s Fall Craft Festival Sep 28, 9am-3pm, Free or bring non-perishable food item. Vendors. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-793-6433.
Jubilee Farm Fall Festival Sep 28, 10am-3pm, Join in the festivities. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 787-6927.
Leaf Identification Hikes Sep 28, 10am-12pm, More than 50 leaves to collect. Parent must accompany. Registration required. Free, $4 nonresident. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary Open House Sep 28, 10am-2pm, Refreshments, tours of Adams House, children’s nature activities, bird identifi cation walks, silent auction, birdwashing station for small donation. Free, donations accepted. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 725-7650.
Wild West Fall Fest Sep 28, 11am-4pm, Join staff and students. Hope School, 15 E. Hazel Dell Lane, 217-585- 5437.
Effing Music Fest Sep 28, 12-11pm, Funfest Amphitheater, 17082 N. US Hwy 45, Effi ngham, 800-774- 8989.
The Fiery Trial: Civil War Stories Sep 28, 5-9pm, Follow candle lit path to vault, listen to Lincoln funeral procession story. Programs at Edwards Place, Old State Capitol, Vachel Lindsay Home, Elijah Iles House Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.
Light Up Wimmer Cemetery Walk Sep 28, 5-9pm, Cemetery walk, six presenters, bring wiener roast sticks and fl ashlight. Wimmer Cemetery, Dixon and Dickey-John Roads, Auburn, 438-3063.
The Fiery Trial Sep 28, 6-9pm, and Lincoln Home. 391-3221.
Dueling Pianos Fundraiser Sep 28, 8-11pm, Music and appetizers for Girls on the Run. Cash bar. $30, $50 couple. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 726- 9808.
Apple and Pork Festival Sep 28-29, 9am-5pm, Great food, entertainment and shopping opportunities in Clinton at square, Jr. High and churches. (7am-5pm, Entertainment, fl ea market, pony rides, museum tours, craft area and over 25 food booths at DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn), Clinton, 217- 935-6066.
Apple Festival Sep 28-29, 9am-6pm, Pickyour-own apples or buy some from the market. Broom Orchard, Carlinville. 217-854- 3514.
Beardstown Fall Festival Sep 28-29, Autumn celebration features music, parade, carnival rides, Gloriana and more. Downtown and in park. 491-3771. Art Zeeck Park, Second St. at State Street, Beardstown.
Great River Grape Escape Sep 28-29, 12-8pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Twelve Illinois wineries, food tastings with local chefs and music. Free. $10, fi ve tasting tickets. Clat Adams Park, Quincy Riverfront, 1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, 1-800-978-4748.
Abe’s Corn Maze – recurring event Sep 28-29, Oct 05-06, 12, 10am-6pm Sat, 12-5:30pm Sun, Weekends, walk 10-acre maze, free hayrides, pumpkin painting, infl atables. $6-$3. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Road, 217-522-5362.
Classical Guitar Series Sep 30, 7pm, Classical guitarist Kyle Pieczynki followed by Springfi eld-area guitarists. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 217-753-4900.
Blue Man Group Sep 30, Oct 01, 7:30pm, Wildly popular theatrical show and concert combining comedy, music and technology. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
OCTOBER
Multicultural Fest Oct 02, 11am-1pm and 4-6pm, Celebration of diversity with food samples, entertainment and exhibits. Free.786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Oct 02, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. 544-1723. Lincoln- Herndon Law Offi ce, 112 North Sixth St.
Matt Rasmussen Oct 03, 7pm, Poetry collection, Black Aperture, was selected by Jane Hirshfi eld for 2012 Walt Whitman Award. UIS Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room, Vachel Lindsay Dr., 217- 206-6600.
Barry Apple Festival Oct 03-06, Apple pie contest, parade (Sat. at 1 p.m.), entertainment and more. Downtown Barry. barryapplefestival.weebly.com.
Mt. Sterling Fall Festival Oct 04-06, Entertainment, vendors, kids’ games, uptown historical walk, car/bike show and much more. mtsterlingil. com. Mt. Sterling, 217-773- 3013.
Candlelight Tour Oct 04-05, 7-9pm, Candle lanterns light paths while candle and fi re light warm and brighten log homes. Interpreters and music. Free. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Terror on the Square – recurring Halloween event Oct 04-05, 11-12, 18-20, 25- 27, 31, 7-11pm, Mystifying illusions and ghostly holograms in 1930s funeral home. $9. West side of square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave. Petersburg.
Inherit the Wind Oct
04-06, 11-13, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Scopes Monkey Trial and clash
between fundamentalists and intellectuals. $18-$17. Hoogland Center for
the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.
Abe’s River Race Oct 05, 8am checkin, Canoe and kayak race (fee), along with river fl oat for everyone on Sangamon River. Free party follows, with two bands. Riverbank Lodge, 522 S. Sixth St., Petersburg, 632-0202.
Touch A Truck Oct 05, 10am-12pm, See and touch a fi re truck, helicopter, tractor and more. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Ave., 217-544- 1751.
LOESS Rock, Fossil and Gem Show Oct 05-06, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Demos, kids activities and more. $2, kids under 12 free. Illinois Building. 498-7713. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.
Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Oct 05, 10am-6pm, Final free admission day of the season. Activity packed day includes animal programs. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217-585-1821.
Jacksonville Rotary Oktoberfest Oct 05, 11am-11pm, Sand volleyball tourney, German band, games, ethnic folk dancers, German food and more. $5. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville, 217-408-0055.
Springfield Classical Guitar Society Oct 05, 8pm, Award-winning New Mexico performer, originally from Brazil, Roberto Capocchi. $12-$9. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave., 217-522- 7331.
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival Oct 05-06, 12-13, 9am-5pm, Travel through villages and historic sites with crafts, fl ea markets, music and more. 309- 647-8980. spoonriverdrive.org. Fulton County.
Fall Festival Fish Fry Oct 05-06, 12-6pm, Food and drinks available: Two bands both Sat. and Sun. $5 each day. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217-635-9900.
Buxton’s Corn Maize and Fall Festival – recurring event Oct 05-31, 9am-5pm Mon- Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Activities on weekends. Seven-acre maze open 7-11 p.m. Fri-Sat. Admission. Buxtons Garden Farm and Flower Shop, Route 121, Sullivan, 217-728-7993.
Mad Mud Dash Oct 06, 1pm, Obstacle course for kids and parents with walls, tires and crawl. Music, food, games. $20 parents/child, $15- $10 more kids. genhkids.org. Spartan Park, Iron Bridge Road, Chatham, 691-0592.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Meeting Oct 07, 9:15-11:30am, Slow Food Springfi eld, Ann Hamilton and Deborah Cavanaugh- Grant. Cooking demo by Chef Michael Higgins of Maldaner’s Restaurant. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Katherine Boo Oct 07, 7pm, Staff writer at The New Yorker, former Washington Post reporter and editor, 2012 National Book Award for Non- Fiction recipient. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.
Haunted Monster Maze – recurring Halloween event Oct 10-12, 17-19, 24-31, 6-9 weekdays, 6-10pm weekends, Family friendly maze/haunted house. Face painting, bounce houses, more. Diamond Expo Center, 803 S Diamond, Jacksonville, 217-370-4514.
The Amazing Acrocats Oct 10-13, 7pm Thu-Sat, 4pm Sat, 1pm and 4 Sun, Amazing feline spectacles demonstrating tricks and feats of agility. $18. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.
Holiday Craft Sale Oct 11-12, 9am-4pm, 5889 Grigsby Lane. 217-626-1738. State Route 97 at Mill Street, Salisbury.
Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company Oct 11-12, 8pm, Five-member cast puts on two-hour show they invent as they go. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street. 217-523- 2787.
Youth Charity Horse Show Oct 11-13, 8am-10pm, Fun-fi lled weekend of competitive showmanship and comradery. Free. Coliseum. youthcharityhorseshow.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698.
Scarecrow Daze Festival Oct 11-13, Parade on Saturday, kids’ games, music, quilt show, food and crafts, in conjunction with Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest. Shelbyville.
Owaneco Scare Haunted House – recurring Halloween event Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 6:30- 11pm. $8. $1 off admission with donation of a non-perishable food item. Owaneco Gym, Church Street, Owaneco. 217- 825-5383. owanecoscare.org.
Auburn Haunted Theater – recurring Halloween event Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 7-11pm, Special guests from fi lm and TV. Proceeds to St. Jude’s. Not suggested for age 9 or under. $8. Auburn Haunted Theater, 110 S. Fifth Street, Auburn, 438-6235.
Auburn Haunted House – recurring Halloween event Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov 01-02, 7pm Fri, 6pm Sat, Fri- Sat., Concessions, campfi re and contests. $10. (Extreme event Nov. 1-2. $20.), Auburn Masonic Lodge, 217 N. Fifth St., Auburn, 553-1848.
Extreme Haunted Hayrides - recurring Halloween event Oct 12, 18-19, 25-26, 7-11pm Fri-Sat only, Travel along river through woods in hay rack wagon pulled by 1968 hearse. Scary. Bonfi re, concessions, DJ. $8-$13. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Rd. 522-7702.
Clayville Haunted House and Trail Ride - recurring Halloween event Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 7-10pm Fri-Sat (5-6pm kids), Haunts for children from 5 until 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 481-4430.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Oct 12, 11am-3pm, Free, thematic activities for kids ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782-6044.
Central Illinois Pagan Pride Day Oct 12, 11am-7pm, Free to pagan and curious public. Bring nonperishable food item for donation to food bank. cipaganpride.com. Anderson Park, Normal, 309-830-5922.
Oktoberfest Oct 12, 4-10pm, German cuisine, Home Brewers Contest and music. Held near Gallery Solaro. Free admission. Quincy’s German Historic District, 10th and York, Quincy, 1-800-978-4748.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Oct 12, 8pm, “The Rite of Spring,” “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” and the “Tallis Fantasia.” Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.
Pumpkin Festival Oct 12-13, 9am-6pm, Search for the perfect jack-o-lantern. 854-3514. Broom Orchard, Carlinville.
Indian Summer Festival Oct 12-13, 10am-4pm, One of the most beloved fall festivals for families in Springfi eld. Art in the Garden on Saturday and live musical entertainment both days. Children’s activities and food. $5-$3. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Drive, 529-1111.
Carve for the Carillon Oct 12-13, 11am-4pm, Free family event. Bring your carving tools or use the garden’s. Pumpkins supplied. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 546-3853.
Illinois Green Business Summit Oct 15, 8:30am-4:30pm, L. Hunter Lovins, eight panels, workshops, exhibitors and much more. illinoisgba.org/ Summit2013. Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign, 531-2179.
Stop the Cycle of Abuse Ride Oct 16, Six-day ride covering 360 miles along historic Route 66. $35. Register stopthecycle. net. 217-528-2224. Various locations in Illinois, Missouri and more.
National Fossil Day Oct 16, 9:30am-4pm, Partnering with the National Park Service. See fossils up close and docents answer questions. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782-5993.
Prairie Grapevine Concert Oct 16, 7:30pm, Local songwriters Lowder and Manning. $10 donation. $8 members. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.
Fall GAYla Dinner and Auction Oct 18, 5:30pm, Phoenix Center soiree with cocktail hour and silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. $50. 217-528-5253. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 217-753-0702.
Labyrinth Walk: Outer and Inner Landscapes Oct 18, 6:30pm, Evening walk in the labyrinth. $5. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-787-6927.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 18, 6:30-9:30pm, Display of 2013 illuminated hand-carved pumpkins. Food, bonfire and spooky music. $7-$5. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 546-3853.
Iris DeMent Oct 18, 8pm, Country/folk singersongwriter whose collection Rolling Stone called “an essential recording of the 1990s.” Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 800-207-6960.
Oktoberfest and Chili Cook-off Oct 18-19, Live music, art and craft vendors, contests including an art, photography and pet contest and more. 728- 2684. Sullivan Square, Sullivan.
Spamalot Oct
18-21, 25-27, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Musical from classic fi lm Monty
Python and the Holy Grail about King Arthur. $18. Hoogland Center for
the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.
Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair Oct 19, 9am-2pm, Fun, informative day devoted to women’s physical, emotional and fi nancial health and fi tness. $4. Orr Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 757-7849.
Wepner Symposium Oct 19, Annual political science symposium planned by Dr. Matthew Holden. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.
Porky Days Oct 19, Flea marketing, Porky burgers and apple pie bake-off. 217-245-0431. Jacksonville.
Just Be Day Oct 19, 10am-2pm, Come and just be on the land. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-787-6927.
Springfield Illinois Zombie Walk Oct 19, 6-8pm, Dress in your best undead attire and walk with the masses. Info on Facebook. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Ave., 217-544-1751.
Pike County Fall Color Drive Oct 19-20, Weekend of food, history and color. 285-2971. pikecolordrive.com. Various locations.
Illinois Feline Fanciers Cat Show Oct 19-20, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun, Illinois Building Main Floor. $4-$2. 217-546- 8370. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698.
Autumn Historic Folklife Festival Oct 19-20, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Artisans/ craftsmen demos, handmade arts/crafts, musicians, food, drink, children’s area, farmers market, more. Main Street, Hannibal, 573-221-6545.
Zoolie Ghoulie – Recurring Halloween event Oct 19-20, 26-27, 2-6pm Sat-Sun, Bring little ones in costume for safe trick-ortreating. Contest at 5 p.m. each night. $3 kids, adults $2. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217-585- 1821.
Pumpkin Give-Away Oct 20, 11am-3pm, Take home a carved pumpkin. Free, but donations appreciated. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 546-3853.
Chili Cookoff Oct 20, 12-5pm, Sample a variety of chili’s and vote for your favorites. Food, wine and beer available. Robert Sampson 2-5 p.m. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 217-635-9900.
Native American Game Day Oct 20, 1-4pm, Intellectually stimulating and physically challenging games for all ages. Free. Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 North Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, 309- 547-3721.
ZZ Top Oct 23, 7:30pm, Legendary rock band takes to the stage. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
WJVO Safe Halloween for Kids Oct 24, 5-8pm, For more information phone 217-245- 5119. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville.
Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 24-27, Indoor show. Free. midamericahorseshow.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698.
Istvan and His Imaginary Band Family Fun Night Oct 25, 6:30pm, For information, call 786-2241. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Oct 25,
8pm, Regarded as one of the greatest folkloric dance ensembles in world.
Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-
207-6960.
Illinois Family History Conference Oct 25-26, 12pm Fri, 8am Sat, Register for help with genealogical research. Hosted by Illinois State Genealogical Society. Free-$100. Best Western Timber Creek Lodge, 3300 Drew St. Sandwich, 789- 1968.
The Little Years Oct 25-27, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Innovative play explores what happens to a young girl who is a math prodigy. $18- $17. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523- 2787.
Witches Day Out Oct 26, 10am-7pm, Prizes, refreshments. 632-4154. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave. Petersburg.
Jacksonville Main Street Pumpkin Fest Oct 26, Free family fun. 245- 6884. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville.
Chatham Jaycees Haunted Hayride Oct 26, 4-10pm, With frights and food. $3-$2. Benefi ts Shoes for kids project. Chatham Community Park, S. Main Street, Chatham.
Dancing with the Starz Oct 26, 6-11pm, Celebrity judges Mylas Copeland, Amie Meneghetti and Jim Leach with MC Joe Crain. $50. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 544-2787.
Goosebumps Organ Concert / Electronic Light Show Oct 26, 7-8:15pm, Dress in black, white or as historical hero for free dramatic and evocative music, dance and electronic lighting. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. 528-4311.
Fall Festival Oct 27, 10am-4pm, Walk back into the 1830s as preparations take place for the winter. No fee donation. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Trick-or-Treat Street Oct 27, 3-5pm, Safe trick or treating around the lake. Fun family activities and live entertainment. Free, Erin’s Pavilion & Southwind Park. 4965 S. Second, 753-0702.
Newsboys and for King & Country Oct 27, 7-10pm, Christian bands. $21-$64. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.
Classical Guitar Series Oct 28, Nov 25, 7pm, Classical guitarist followed by Springfi eld-area guitarists. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh Street, 217-753-4900.
Memphis Oct 29, 7:30pm, Hot Broadway musical with explosive dancing, great songs and thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.
War of Worlds Oct 30, 8pm, Live recreation of Orson Welles infamous radio broadcast from 1930s. $18- $17. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523- 2787.
NOVEMBER
Champaign Urbana Folk and Roots Festival Nov 01-02, Music, storytelling, dancing, workshops and folk arts. $25 wristbands. folkandroots.org. Downtown Urbana, S. Race Street and W. Main St., Urbana.
Route 66 International Film Festival Nov 01-02, Independent fi lms from around the world. $50, $25 Fri. only, $35 Sat. only. route66fi lmfestival.net. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy., 529-8580.
Governor’s Conference on Otto Kerner Nov 02, 8:30am, Gov. Otto Kerner and his complex legacy. $50. tinyurl.com/KernerTickets. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth Street, 217-558-8844.
Hope For the First Nations Fall Vendor Show Nov
02, 9am-2pm, Approximately 40 handmade craft/art vendors and bake sale.
Benefi ts Hope For the First Nations Mission. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old
Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Navy Club Auxillary Craft Show Nov 02, 9am-4pm, Proceeds will go to Veterans and various charities. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Avenue, 725- 8934.
Collector’s Day Nov 02, 11am-3pm, Meet local and regional collectors who will display their unique objects. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782- 0061.
Second City Nov 02, 5pm and 8pm, $28- $33. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523- 2787.
Springfield Classical Guitar Society Nov 02, 8pm, Eva Beneke, PhD, guitar instructor at McNally Smith College of Music $12- $9. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave., 217-522-7331.
ALQMA Quarter Midget Racing Nov 02-03, 7am-7pm, Free. Coliseum. For info, call 414-9506. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782-1698.
Hope For The Holidays Fine Art and Craft Fair Nov 02-03, 10am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Features artisans from several neighboring states in many mediums. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle Nov 02-03, 07-10, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Bertolt Brecht wrote play as an exile fi nding haven in America during World War II. $7. 217- 245-3471 or ic.edu/theatre. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.
Book and Paper Fair Nov 03, 10am-5pm, $1 for ages 15 and up. For information, call 786-2432. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road.
Springfield Civic Garden Nov 04, 9:15-11:30am, Sandy Wentworth on her favorite plants and 10 easiest annuals to grow. SCGC-IL. org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Masters of the Fiddle Nov 08, 8pm, Fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Rural Life Antique Show Nov 08-09, 11am-5pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat, More than 40 vendors. Also at Douglas County Museum. rurallifeantiqueshow.com. Tuscola Community Center, 122 W. No. Central Ave., Tuscola.
Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival Nov 08-10, Showcase of bluegrass bands, talent show, workshops, guitar show and more. $60, $10-$25 per show. 243-3159. bluegrassmidwest. com, Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Track Home: The Musical Nov 08-10, 15-17, 8pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun, Characters are composites taken from the Orphan Train survivors; and their descendants. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523- 2787.
Clybourne Park Nov 08-10, 14-16, 7:30pm, 2pm Sun, Play on race, political correctness and social landscape in 1960s America. uis.edu/theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Nov 09, 11am-3pm, “Ancient American Art.” Ages 3-8. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, 782-6044.
CCQMA Quarter Midget Racing Nov 09-10, 9am-4pm, In the Coliseum. 217-522-8212. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801