BOOKS & AUTHORS Heather Brewer/Jacksonville Reads Sep 11, 7-8:30pm, Author of young adult series, “The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod” speaks out against bullying and signs book. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-5435. Poets In the Parlor Aug 31, 2pm, Local poet and editor Anita Stienstra reads original work, some about Vachel and his home. Free. Light refreshments. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. 5th St, 217- 524-0901. 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. 5th St, 217-524-0901.

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.

THEATER & COMEDY Easily Amused Teen Improv Troupe Back to School Show Aug 30, 7pm, $7. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787.

Gypsy Aug 30-31, Sep 01, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Gala musical. $10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217- 523-2787. Our Town Aug 29-31, 8-10:30pm, Aug. 23-25, 29- 31, Character story about average town’s citizens in early 12th century. Free preshow at 7 p.m. $13-$8. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-5440.

Rent Sep 06-07, 7:30pm, Sept. 6-7, 12-14, 19-21, Rock musical. Mature themes and language. $14-$10. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI. Theater Performances Sep 06-07, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Camber Carpenter Unleashed, Q.E.D. and other theater and music productions. playhouseonthesquare.net, Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park,

Jacksonville, 217-491-3977.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Artist on the Plaza Aug 29, 12-1pm, Through Aug. 29, Tuesday and Thursday free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Carillon Concerts Aug 29, 7pm Tue-Thu, Sun and 3pm Sun, Carillonneur Robin Austin plays wide variety of classical, folk and popular songs. Free. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 217-546-3853. Join UIS Chorus Aug 29, Sep 03, 05, 10, 7-9:15pm Tuedays, 3:30-5:30pm, Community members invited. Performance Dec. 7:30 p.m. University of Illinois Springfi eld, 206-6570.

Lucas Collins, Albert Wildeman Duo w/ End Times Trio Aug 29, 7pm, Avant-garde jazz with NYC percussion master Lucas Collins and Chicago acoustic bassist Albert Wildeman. Donations to artists’ touring expenses accepted. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652-3273. Rosie Flores, Marti Brom Sep 07, 8pm, WUIS Bedrock Series. $20-$24, $15 pre-sale. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217-523-2787. Seeking Musicians Aug 29, Sep 05, 5:40-7:30pm, First day of rehearsals for UIS Chamber Ensemble open to students, faculty, alumni and community. Thursdays in VPA 33. University of Illinois Springfi eld, 206-7549.

Seeking Musicians for UIS Band Sep 02, 09, 4-5:50pm, First week of Monday rehearsals. Open to students, faculty, alumni and community members. University of Illinois Springfi eld, 206-7549.

Seeking Musicians for UIS Chorus Aug 29, Sep 03, 05, 10, 7-9:15pm Tue, 3:30-5:30pm Thu, First week of rehearsals open to anyone in community. VPA 33. University of Illinois Springfi eld, 206-7549.

Symphony on the Square Aug 31, 6-8pm, Free concert on the ground of the site. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

DANCE A Country Dance Aug 30, 7-11pm, Beach party potluck, free week at beach given away at 9 p.m. $5. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.

Dance Performance: Sister Sep 11, 7:30-9pm, Krannert Art Museum, 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, 333-1861 .

Salsa Nights Aug 31, 9pm-12:45am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St. 217-529-1862.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Alumni Showcase 2013 Aug 29, Sep 02-05, 09-11, 11am-6pm, Exhibition of juried UIS Visual Arts alumni artists. Reception Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6506.

Artrageous First Friday Sep 06, 5:30-8pm, Terry Moore, demonstrating pet portraits in felt. The Blue Door Gallery, 214 S. Sixth St, 217-753-0262. Gallery Exhibit Aug 29-31, Sep 02-07, 09-11,

8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Through Sept. 19, ‘Additions’ by artist and educator Jeff Robinson. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall, 217- 786-2219.

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 North Sixth St.

Venezia: Photography by David Brodsky Aug 29-31, 7am-8pm, First Springfi eld showing. On display through Aug. 31. Cafe Andiamo, 204 S. Sixth St, 217-523-3262.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Fall Funshop Aug 29-31, Sep 01-11, Through Dec. morning and evening classes for kids 14 months-5 years. Field trips. $93. Register, 753-6234. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544- 1751.

Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Auditions Aug 29, 4-9pm, Students playing string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument for placement in one of four ensembles. $5. Phone to register. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 217- 753-8000.

Zoo Life Family Campout Aug 30, 5:30pm, Overnight with dinner, breakfast and activities. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 585-1821.

SCIENCE Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Sep 11, 7-8:30pm, “Archaeology at the Jameson Jenkins Lot in the Lincoln Home Neighborhood, Springfi eld, Ill.”, Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 785-0037.

NATURE Wed. Morning Pickup Party Sep 04, 11, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Bags, long-handled trash grabbers, gloves available. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

ENVIRONMENT Document Shredding Event Sep 07, 10am-12pm, CINTAS Document Management and Laketown Neighborhood Association. Two non-perisable food items donation. AMF Laketown Lanes, 3220 Stanton St, 960-0348.

LECTURES & MEETINGS 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.

Drone Warfare by US Sep 10, 6:30-8pm, Voices for Creative Nonviolence Co-coordinator Buddy Bell. Sponsored by Pax Christi Springfi eld. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900. Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Club Sep 03, 6-8pm, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 546-6795.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Aug 29, Sep 05, 6pm, Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 416-5127. Rotary Club of Springfield Sep 09, 5:30-7pm, Thomas Titus with the National Pork Board.

Guests welcome. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 793-1710.

Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Sep 02, 6-8pm, First Monday of month. Mezzanine level, conference room 3. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217- 793-3586.

BULLETIN BOARD Backgammon Club Sep 04, 11, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622- 9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Decatur Celebration Midnight Bingo Aug 30, 11:30pm games, 9:30pm seating, At Pride of the Prairie Center to benefi t Decatur Celebration. Must be 18 or older. $30 min. Macon County Fairgrounds, Route 121 NW, Decatur, 875-0135. First Fridays Downtown Sep 06, 5-8pm, Every fi rst Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544-1723. Downtown Springfi eld. Scandals Grand Opening Aug 31, 11am, Guest Bartenders City Clerk Cecilia K. Tumulty, Alderman Sam Cahnman, Todd Coonrod and others. Scandals, 1031 S. 11th St. 679-2622.

FOOD Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 29, Sep 05, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 19, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Laketown Food Drive Sep 07, 10am-12pm, AMF Laketown Lanes, 3220 Stanton St, 960-0348.

Local Flavors Sep 03, Lunch, Farm-to-table series featuring fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods. Obed & Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-1563.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 31, Sep 04, 07, 11, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, May 15- Oct 26. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723. Taylorville Farmers Market Aug 31, Sep 07, 9am-1pm, Saturdays through Oct. 27, Taylorville square, Taylorville.

HISTORY Honoring the Armistice Speaker Series Aug 29, 2pm, Edmund Wehrle, PhD. Eastern Illinois University history professor, on diplomacy during war. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523- 7230.

HEALTH 2013 Rally to Improve Birth Sep 02, 10am-12pm, Free viewing of “Freedom for Birth” and support, promote evidencebased care in childbirth.

Washington Park, Shelter. Info on Facebook. DBSA Central Illinois Sep 03, 10, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368. Laugh Yoga Sep 08, 4pm, Second Sunday of the month. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Mighty Strong Girls Sep 05, 7-8pm, Free with testimonies of local teens and music by youth-led praise team. Dessert reception follows. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636- 8463.

The Benefits of the Healing Power of Sound Sep 01, 10:30am, Science confi rms sounds effect our wellbeing. Experience your response to musical vibrations, including crystal bowls. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS Ultimate Pickup Game Aug 29, Sep 01, 05, 08, 1:30pm Sun, 5pm Thu, Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St, 217-408-0091.

Women’s Night Out Sep 06, 7-8pm, Self-defense, karate, Tai Chi, MMA or Cardio Kickboxing. Try mini class, meet instructors and get answers to your fi tness questions. Free. Springfi eld Karate & Fitness Center, 761 S. Durkin, 726- 8893.

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