FAIRS & FESTIVALS 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 St, Lincoln. Clayville Fall Festival Sep 21-22, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Artisan/craftsman demos, historic building tours, pony rides, pioneer crafts/games for kids, craft vendors and entertainment. $5, $3 ages 7-12. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Petersburg Harvestfest Sep 20-21, 5pm-12am Fri, 7:30am Sat, Chamber dinner on Fri. followed by music. Sat. — 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.

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/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. PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Sep 21, 12pm, Potluck picnic, silent fi lm Sherlock Holmes, at homes, 36-40 Westwood Terrace. Bring dish, service, drinks, lawn chair. 546-8387.

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 A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine Sep 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Two one-act musical comedy. $20. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Come to the Cabaret Sep 14, 7pm, Broadway shows with Jim Leach, Lindsey Leach, Kristen Markell, John Michael Rotello, Katie Scheurmann, Matt Strohmeyer and Andy Wiesenhofer. Free. 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.

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 12-14, 19-21, 7:30pm, Rock musical. Mature themes and language. $14-$10. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI. Theater Performances Sep 13-14, 20-21, 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

Marty Balin Sep 21, 8pm, Singer-songwriter and founder of Jefferson Airplane. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960. Mature Mob Annual Show Sep 20-22, 7pm Fri and 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.

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.

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.

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 St, 217- 585-2941.

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.

The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience Sep 13, 7:30pm, Michael Jackson impersonator Joby Rogers. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424- 6318.

Wayne Hancock w/ Opening Act Stan and Jeff Sep 22, 2-5pm, Hancock from Austin, Texas performs hits from new album Ride at 3:30. Stan and Jeff open the show at 2 p.m. $15. Dr. Ugs Drugstore Cafe, 142

E. Beardstown St, Virginia, 473- 2726.

DANCE All About Country Dance Sep 13, 7-10pm, Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing. Free lesson at start. $6. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217-836-1438.

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

P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Sep 15, 2-5:30pm, Eddie Korosa. $10. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton Knights of Columbus, 335 S. Fourth St. Riverton, 217- 629-7202.

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.

ART & ARCHITECTURE Alumni Showcase 2013 Sep 12, 16-19, 23-25, 11am- 6pm, 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. ArtPrize Artist Reception Sep 12, 6-9pm, Wish three local artists luck as they head to Grand Rapids Michigan to compete in the world’s largest open art competition. Cafe Brio, 524 E. Monroe St, 761-4155.

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Sep 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Premiere event with tours of Edwards Place Home, hands-on activities for kids, food, music, demos and more. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. Gallery Exhibit Sep 12-14, 16-19, 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 artist-run gallery. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St. 217-206-6506. L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Sep 12, 17-19, 24-25, 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 Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

Melinda Stickney-Gibson Sep 12-25, 8am-9pm Mon- Thu, 8am-4pm Fri, ‘Fragments, Relics Fictions’ paintings by Illinois native. 525-1420, ext. 3518. Charles E. Becker Library, Benedictine University at Springfi eld, 1500 North Fifth St.

Photography Exhibit Sep 12-14, 16-21, 23-25, 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat, Chicago’s Vera Gavrilovic, Angie McMonigal and Jordana Wright, and Kaitlin Powell from Decatur. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

Third Thursday Art Show Sep 19, 6pm-12am, Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 217-691-1301.

FILM & TELEVISION Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Sep 19, 7pm, Third Thursdays in Highland room. 725-1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams. Living in the End Times Sep 16, 6pm, According to Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek, aka The Elvis of cultural theory. Free. 217-206-8328. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-8507.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Kids’ Night Out Sep 20, 6:30-9:30pm, “American Indian Harvest” for ages 6-10. $20-$35. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993. Passionate About Painting Art Class Sep 19, 10am, Pre-school age kiddos (2-5) and their grownups. $40. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 670-2391.

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 13, 20, 8-10pm, Enter southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather question, 206-8342 at 7 p.m. or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

NATURE An Introduction to Bonsai Sep 14, 10-11am, Gary Trammell, master gardener and Springfi eld Bonsai Society member. Free. Register by phone (not required). Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

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, Fri. and Sat. shows at 7 p.m. Coliseum. Free. 937-962-4336. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

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.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

ABATE Chapter Meeting Sep 19, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Road, 217-836-3336.

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

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. Heads Up Group Sep 15, 2-4pm, Jean Scherer, St. John’s Home Health occupational therapist, discusses exercises to help with balance issues. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty.

IWIL’s End of Summer Social Sep 12, 5-7:30pm, Guests and potential new members. $27. Reservations, iwil.biz, by Sept. 6. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht

Club Road, 217-528-2323. McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Sep 12, 19, 6pm, Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 416-5127. PFLAG meeting Sep 16, 7pm, Support for parents and friends of LGBT persons and LGBT individuals. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Pink Pageant Informational Meeting Sep 12, 4pm, Fundraiser for Springfi eld Boys and Girls Club event for girls ages 0-17. Springfi eld Boys & Girls Club, 300 S. 15th Street, 217-638-8989. Soup and Stories Sep 25, 12-1pm, Bill Harmon, agronomy professor. R.H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall, $3, students free. 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200. Springfield Housing Authority’s Landlord Workshop Sep 18, 6-8pm, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-5757.

BULLETIN BOARD Backgammon Club Sep 18, 25, 6pm, Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

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. Paralysis Group and Heads Up Group Sep 14, 3pm, Learn about programs, bring your fi shing pole, ride wheelchair accessible tram. Gazebo on lake. RSVP 788-3461. Rain cancels. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-523- 2587 v/tty.

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

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Sep 18, 11am-12:45pm, “Listening Luncheon.” Register by Sept. 13. $15. 787-8246. Villa Maria, 1903 East Lake Shore Drive, 529-2213.

FOOD Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 12, 19, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 19, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Local Flavors Sep 19, Dinner, Farm-to-table series with restaurants offering fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods. Ross Isaac, 1710 S.

MacArthur Blvd, 217-528-1563. Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 14, 18, 21, 25, 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 Sep 14, 21, 9am-1pm, Saturdays through Oct. 27, Taylorville square, Taylorville.

The Hope Institute’s Celebrity Chef Sep 14, 6pm, Phone for info or reservations. $150. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217- 585-5437.

POLITICS Banning of Mexican- American Studies Sep 23, 7pm, Dr. Augustine Romero, “Toward Cultural and Intellectual Apartheid in Arizona.” Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-8507.

Speaker Series Sep 17, 7pm, “Law, Religion

and Politics in the American Constitution and Tradition.” Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-8507.

HISTORY 50 Shades of History Sep 17, 12pm, Free bi-monthly lunchtime book discussions. Sept. 17, Nov. 19. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.

Fireside Chats Sep 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.

Governor Duncan’s Neighborhood Walking Tour Sep 14, Participants given lunch session, starting time, four walk locations when registering. 245-5390, 243-2001. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Pl, Jacksonville, 245-2626.

Historic Archaeology, Art, Architecture Exhibition Sep 12-14, 16-21, 23-25, 9-5pm Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat, Aug. 31-Oct. 5, Stunning exhibition of pre-1860 objects and photographs of Springfi eld. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Home Tours Sep 14, 18, 21, 25, 12-4pm, Tour Springfi eld’s oldest home and see the Camp Butler exhibit. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492-5929.

Looking for Your Irish Ancestors Sep 22, 1-4pm, Gail Leonard and Terri Jordan talk about their research. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217- 429-0135.

Pursuing Pancho Villa Sep 14, 10am-4:30pm, Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

The Fight to Save Juarez Sep 12, 7:30pm, Mexican drug cartel-related violence during Felipe Calderon presidency and implications on Mexico and U.S. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-8507. The Forgotten War Speaker Sep 14, 2pm, Floyd Cooper, Marine (Ret.). Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 523-7230.

HEALTH Be Aware Wellness Fair Sep 14, 10am-1pm, Blood drive (eat and have ID), fl u shots ($30 or bring insurance info), blood pressure checks, chair massages, $10 booster seats and more. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville. Connection Support Group Sep 18, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday. National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group for persons who have a mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570. DBSA Central Illinois Sep 17, 24, 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, $15. Crossroads Counseling Center. Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut, Chatham, 483-1224.

Free Screening Sep 14, 11am-3pm, Free A1c blood tests and glucose screenings for diabetes. Sam’s Club, 2300 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-787-4126.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Sep 12, 19, 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. NAMI Support Group Sep 18, 7-8:30pm, Third Wed. National Alliance on Mental Illness for family and friends of persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY Court Madonna Meeting Sep 19, 6:30pm, Catholic women invited to pot luck. 528- 4582. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330. 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. GriefShare Sep 12, 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Thursdays, grief recovery seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Crossroads Counseling Center, 1835 E. Walnut St. Chatham, 483-1224.

International Day of Peace Prayer Sep 18, 7:30-7:50am, Sponsored by Grassroots InterFaith Team. 787-0481. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise.

Servant or Sucker: Compassionate Response Sep 15, 22, 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. The Giving Tree, Revisited Sep 15, 10:30am, Rev. Martin Woulfe looks at some assumptions about love and considers an alternative tale. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

5K Run/Walk Sep 15, 12pm, 11am check-in, $20, kids 17-4 are $10. Register prayfordanielle.com. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217- 585-2941.

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. LMA Full Moon Trail Run Sep 19, 7:30pm, Two-mile trail fun run in the dark. Registration and fl ashlites required. Free. Lewis Memorial Acres, 399 S. Koke Mill Rd, 341-1785.

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. 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.

Springfield Celts Rugby Sep 14, 1pm, Celts vs. Peoria Piggies. Kennedy Park, 3101 J David Jones Parkway, 299- 0163. Springfield Celts Rugby Practice Sep 12, 17, 19, 24, 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 Frisbee Game Sep 12, 15, 19, 22, 1:30pm Sun, 5pm Thu, Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. New players welcome. No experience required. Jefferson Park, 300 S. Oxford, 217-408-0091.

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