Fairs & Festivals Illinois Secretary of State Vehicle Show/Swap Meet Sep 07, 7am-3pm, 57 classes of antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, RVs and scooters. Rain or shine. Free. Downtown Springfi eld, 217-557-7220.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Books & Authors Book Reading and Signing Sep 10, 5-7pm, Rev. Dr. Wesley McNeese, ‘A South End Sunday Dawning.’ Enter garden doors to Fellowship Hall. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. 528-4311.

Book Reading/Signing Sep 14, 2pm, Dan Guillory reads and signs copies of his new book “HousePoems.” Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur, 217-424- 2900.

Book Signing Sep 07, 11am-12:30pm, Local author Pam Stone will discuss and sign copies of her two childrens’ books (ages 5-9). The Sly Fox Bookstore, 123 N. Springfi eld St (Route 4), Virden, 217- 965-3641.

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 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.

Spoken Word Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic Sep 18, 6-8pm, Every third Wed. Sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfi ction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-725-9058.

Theater & Comedy QED: A Play Sep 13-14, 8pm, Dynamic Patterns Theatre, presents a play about winning physicist Richard Feynman. Forum with local physicists follows. $10. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.

Rent Sep 06-07, 12-14, 19-21, 7:30pm, Rock musical. Mature themes and language. $14-$10. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793- MUNI.

Music: General Events Join UIS Chorus Sep 05, 10, 12, 17, 7-9:15pm Tuedays, 3:30-5:30pm, Community members invited. Performance Dec. 7:30 p.m. University of Illinois Springfield, 206-6570.

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.

Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Sep 18, 7:30pm, Don’t Be Brothers from Chicago for some Irish fun. $10 donation, $5 students, $25 families. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 217-585-9550.

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. Roy Zimmerman Concert Sep 14, 8pm, Master satirist performs “Funny Songs and Bad Advice.” $18. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550. Seeking Musicians Sep 05, 12, 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 Springfield, 206-7549. Seeking Musicians for UIS Band Sep 09, 16, 4-5:50pm, First week of Monday rehearsals. Open to students, faculty, alumni and community members. University

of Illinois Springfield, 206-7549. Seeking Musicians for UIS Chorus Sep 05, 10, 12, 17, 7-9:15pm Tue, 3:30-5:30pm Thu, First week of rehearsals open to anyone in community. VPA 33. University of Illinois Springfield, 206-7549. 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.

Dance Dance Sep 06, 13, 8-11pm, Have Sax Will Travel, BAM (Sept. 13), Music Men (20), Kevin Turner (27). $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Rockballet LIVE Sep 14-15, 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Ballet Company with live music by band, Downstate. $28-$18. springfieldballetco.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Art & Architecture Alumni Showcase 2013 Sep 05, 09-12, 16-18, 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.

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.

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 Sep 05-07, 09-14, 16-18, 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.

Gallery Opening and Exhibit Reception Sep 13, 6-9pm, Debut of both Chicago sculptor Betsy Odom’s contemporary work and new artistrun gallery. DEMO Project, 732 N.

Fourth St. 217-206-6506. L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Sep 05, 10-12, 17-18, 10am- 3pm Tue, Wed, Thu, Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfield, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217- 786-2200. Photography Exhibit Sep 06-07, 09-14, 16-18, 8:30- 4:30 Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat, Chicago’s Vera Gavrilovic, Angie McMonigal and Jordana Wright, and Kaitlin Powell from Decatur. Sept. 6 reception 5 p.m. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217- 423-3189.

Children’s Corner Scheels Kid Klub Aquarium Sep 09, 6pm, Kids 4-12, watch and learn all about what the aquarium expert diver does and about the fish in the tank. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330. 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 St, 782-5993.

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 St, 782-6044.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 06, 13, 8-10pm, Enter southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather question, 206-8342 at 7 p.m. or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois Springfield, 217-206-6073. Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Sep 11, 7-8:30pm, “Archaeology at the Jameson Jenkins Lot in the Lincoln Home Neighborhood, Springfield, Ill.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Nature Labyrinth Walk: Blessings of Late Summer Sep 13, 6:30pm, Evening labyrinth walk. $5. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-787-6927. 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.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Sep 09, 9:15-11:30am, ‘Fall Into Colorful Container Plantings That Endure Seasonal Temperature Swings.’ Laurie McWilliams, Coppertree Outdoor Lifestyles. SCGC-IL.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

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 Antebellum Art Lecture Sep 12, 7pm, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217- 523-2631.

Archaeology Lecture Sep 05, 7pm, Robert Mazrim of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey presents “The Archaeology of Early 19th Century Illinois.” Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. BEST (Emplowered and Successful Teens) and Parent Transition Support Group Sep 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Two groups with child care provided by the Y. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.

Drone Warfare by US Sep 10, 6:30-8pm, Voices for Creative Nonviolence Cocoordinator Buddy Bell. Sponsored by Pax Christi Springfield. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900. 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.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Sep 05, 12, 6pm, Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 416-5127. Bulletin Board 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 St, Decatur, 217-791-1385. First Fridays Downtown Sep 06, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544-1723.

Downtown Springfield. Harry Potter Anniversary Party Sep 13, 7pm, Come dressed like your favorite character, prize for best costume. Themed trivia, games and crafts. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440. Miracle Soiree Sep 06, 6-10pm, Night of wine tasting, complimentary wine glass, dinner and music with Big Daddy Jasper. $20-$15. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217-544-KIDS. 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.

Obsessories’s Pink Pageant Sep 07, 4-8pm, Ages 0-17. Cash prize for the top winner. Free. Springfield Boys & Girls Club, 300 S. 15th Street, 217-638-8989 or 217-816-1018.

Pet Fest Sep 14, 10am-3pm, Exposition building. $3, 12 years and under free. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Pork Meets Cork Sep 07, 5-10pm, Dinner, wine and beer tastings, music.

Adams, at Fourth and Fifth. $25, benefits Kidzeum. kidzeum.org. Downtown Springfield. Super Retreiver 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. Politics World Affairs Council Sep 12, 7:30pm, Ricardo Ainslie, “The Battle for Juarez.” Free. (Reservations for dinner must be prepaid, received by Sept. 5. 793- 2509 or [email protected].), UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

History Fireside Chats Sep 11, 18, 7pm, Sept. 4, 11, 18 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.

Historic Archaeology, Art, Architecture Exhibition Sep 05-07, 09-14, 16-18, 9-5pm

Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat, Aug. 31-Oct. 5. Stunning exhibition of pre- 1860 objects and photographs of Springfield. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

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. 698- 7626. Home Tours Sep 07, 11, 14, 18, 12-4pm, Tour Springfield’s oldest home and see the Camp Butler exhibit. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217- 492-5929.

Spirits of the Civil War Sep 07, 10am-4pm, 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, look at Edward Baker Lincoln, African-American Civil War heroes, Sangamon County immigrants. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

Auditions The Importance of Being Earnest Sep 09-11, 7-9pm, For December performance exploring steampunk world by drawing on Victorian-ear fashion. 217-786- 4942. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217- 786-2200. Health

Connection Support Group Sep 07, 1-2:30pm, First Sat. each month. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570. DBSA Central Illinois Sep 10, 17, 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.

Four Support Classes Sep 12, 6:15pm, First day of 10-week Single and Parenting, Divorce Recovery, Financial Peace $95, GriefShare. $15. Crossroads Counseling Center. Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut, Chatham, 483- 1224.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Sep 05, 12, 6:30pm, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816- 1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W. Laugh Yoga Sep 08, 4pm, Second Sunday of the month. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.

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 Rd. 557-6604. Faith & Philosophy Baha’i Devotional Gathering Sep 08, 12pm, Informal, second Sun. of each month followed by light lunch. Month’s theme: “Spoken Word in the Baha’i Faith.” Springfi eld Illinois Bah’i· Center, 1131 S. Eighth St, 544- 9595.

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.

Servant or Sucker: Compassionate Response Sep 08, 15, 6:30-8pm, Free four part DVD, discussion program with community speakers for responding to beggars. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 525-1866.

Sports & Fitness 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.

41th Annual 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. Father Son Archery Weekend Sep 13, 5pm, Through Sat. Author/Producer Jason Cruise, DNR reps, pro-staff instruction, workshops, 3-D tourney. $65 dads, $35 sons. Lake Springfi eld Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 217-529- 2625.

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.

Men’s Roller Derby Sep 15, 7pm, Capital City Hooligans take the track

against St. Louis B-Keepers. $10. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 725-4126. 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.

Springfield Celts Rugby Practice Sep 05, 10, 12, 17, 5:30pm, Every Tuesday and Thursday. New players always welcome. No experience needed. celtsrugby. com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway, 217-544-1751.

Ultimate Pickup Game Sep 05, 08, 12, 15, 1:30pm Sun, 5pm Thu, Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. Jefferson Park, 300 S. Oxford, 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 fitness questions. Free. Springfield Karate & Fitness Center, 761 S. Durkin, 726-8893.

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