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.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 27-29, 6-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-2pm Sun, Over 1,000 cool cars, free entertainment, swap meet and so much more. route66fest.com. Downtown Springfi eld. Jubilee Farm Fall Festival Sep 28, 10am-3pm, Join in the festivities. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-787-6927.

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 Rd, 217-786-2200.

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.

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.

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. Books & Authors Banned Books Readings Sep 25, 1-2:30pm, Students and faculty will read selections. Free in A. Lincoln Commons. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200. Poets in the Parlor Sep 21, 2-4pm, Erika Eckart and Justin Hamm. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. 5th St, 217-524-0901.

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 Pharmacy Open Sep 26, 7:30pm, Fourth Thursday of month, poetry, prose, song, stand-up and more. 7 p.m. sign-up. The Pharmacy, 401 South Grand Avenue West, 217-652-3273.

Theater & Comedy

A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine Sep 20-22, 26-29, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Two oneact musical comedy. $20.

The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006. Comedian Josh Alton Sep 20-21, 8pm Fri-Sat, More than a decade of performing nationwide. $12.50. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

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

Theater Performances Sep 20-21, 27, 29, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. playhouseonthesquare.net, Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 217-491-3977.

Music: General Events

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.

Classical Guitar Series Sep 30, 7pm, Classical guitarist Luke Krolikowski followed by Springfi eld-area guitarists. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

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.

Frank Voltz in Concert Sep 28, 7pm, Harpist, arranger, composer. Free. Springfi eld Bible Church, 2060 Westchester Blvd, 787-3254. LLCC Recital Series Sep 22, 4pm, Classical guitarist Russel Brazzel. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

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.

Sangamon Brass Summer Series Sep 25, 6:30pm, 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.

Voice Recital Sep 22, 2pm, Sofi a Dietrich, Ilona Ivers, Georgia Martindale and Elyse Morehead will sing classical and contemporary repertoire. Free. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

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.

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. Dance Dance Sep 20, 27, 8-11pm, Music Men (20), Kevin Turner (27). $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515. Mix It Up Hats Off To You Dance Sep 21, 7-11pm, Music with Variety, Dance 4 Fun, all types of dancers. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 652-2128. Salsa Nights Sep 28, 9pm-12:45am, Last Sat. of each month. $3. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St. 217-529-1862. Art & Architecture

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.

Iconography of Oak Ridge Cemetery Monuments Sep 25, 5:30pm, Guy Sternberg talks about what the symbols mean and circumstances behind them at former Museum of Funeral Customs building. Free. 1440 Monument Avenue, 217- 725-3228. L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Sep 19, 24-26, Oct 01-02, 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 19-30, Oct 01-02, 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. Photographing Birds Workshop Sep 28, 8-11am, “How to Find and Photograph Those Elusive Birds” with noted bird photographer Jim Mordacq. $30- $25. Register online or by phone. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Photography Exhibit Sep 19-21, 23-28, 30, 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.

Pied Piper Architectural Tour Oct 02, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets outside. Post-tour reception at La Calia. 544-1723. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offi ce, 112 North Sixth St. 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.

Free Short Films at ZBistro Sep 19, 7pm, Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth, 217-725-9058. 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. Lego Master Children’s Event Sep 28, 11am, Hands-on learning for kids age 8 and up. Build a Lego robot. Register, 217- 546-6353. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440. Meet Curious George Sep 27, 7pm, Curious George will “monkey around” at a special storytime. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Scheels Kids Klub-Fudge Sep 23, 6pm, Kids 4-12 can see a batch of fudge made, make a fudge treat and ride on Ferris Wheel. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.

Science Friday Night Star Parties Sep 20, 27, 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

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. Illini Bird Fanciers Fall Bird Fair Sep 29, 9am-4pm, Breeders with varieties of birds and supplies. $3, kids free with paid adult. illinibirdfanciers.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Leaf Identification Hikes Sep 21, 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.

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 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. 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.

Historic Architecture Lecture Sep 26, 7pm, Christopher Schnell of Saint Louis University, “The Built Environment of Early Springfi eld.” Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631. IWIL Presents: Empowerment Sep 24, 7:30am-5:30pm , Continental breakfast, lunch, evening reception, sessions, exhibits and keynote speakers. $120. Northfi eld Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr, 217-528-2323.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Sep 19, 26, 6pm, Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 416-5127. Personal Assistant Employers Group Sep 24, 3-4:30pm, Group for people with a disability that hire someone to assist them in everyday life. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty.

SAME Sep 25, 7pm, Springfi eld Alliance for Marriage Equality, committed to achieving marriage equality in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550. 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 Chapter DAR Sep 21, 11:30am, Luncheon meeting with District V Director Julie Kremer. $16. Reservations, 217-741-7463 or bradley1818@ gmail.com. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr. The Rotary Club of Springfield Sep 23, 5:30-7pm, Blackburn College President John Comerford. Complimentary for prospective Rotarians. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St, 793-1710.

Bulletin Board AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 27-28, 3-7pm Fri and 8:30am-1pm Sat, Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS and audio books with proceeds to fund scholarships for women. $5 Friday. Free Saturday. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-529- 8045. Couples Conference Sep 27-28, 7pm Fri and 9am- 4pm Sat, Dr. Mark Rutland on relationships for anyone single or married. (Lunch for purchase Sat.) $10. Calvary Temple, 1730 W. Jefferson St, 217-546-9700. Fall Food and Craft Festival Sep 28, 9am-2pm, Amish quilt raffl e, holiday items, door prizes, bakery items, homemade lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 217-438-3852. Chatham Community Center, 109 W. Mulberry St. Chatham, 217- 483-2488.

Macaroni Fest Sep 30, 5pm, Noodle buffet by Noodles and Company, music by Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup, and noodle art and jewelry crafts. $6. Westminster Cooperative Preschool, 533 South Walnut, 217-553-8583.

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 Rd, 217-793-6433.

Wild West Fall Fest Sep 28, 11am-4pm, Join staff and students. Hope School, 15 E. Hazel Dell Lane, 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.

Community Town Hall Meeting Sep 19, 6:30pm, Speakers from Hanson Engineers will talk about rail consolidation plans for Springfi eld. Blessed Sacrament School, 748 W. Laurel, 217-953- 0596. History 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.

Home Tours Sep 21, 25, 28, 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.

The Fiery Trial Sep 28, 5-9pm, Edwards Place, Old State Capitol, Vachel Lindsay Home, Lincoln Tomb, Elijah Iles House, Lincoln Home. 391-3221. The Forgotten War Speaker Sep 21, 2pm, Meet, ask questions and listen to Bill Haynes tell his experiences. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.

Health Bike/Walk for Healthy Lungs Sep 21, 8am, 11-mile bike/walk at Sangamon Valley Trail. Radon experts on hand. $35 includes lunch. Bike rentals available for fee. Centennial Park, Bunker Hill Rd and Lenhart Rd, 217-241- 9033.

DBSA Central Illinois Sep 24, Oct 01, 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.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Sep 19, 26, 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.

Faith & Philosophy Church Women United in Springfield Sep 24, 9:30am, For women representing church or those without affi liation. 217- 522- 9139. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407. Divorced and Separated Koinonia Weekend Sep 27, 5pm Fri, Weekend retreat of talks and discussions to understand yourself and men and women of all faiths, who are experiencing or have experienced separation and divorce. $110. 217-321-1121. Villa Maria, 1903 East Lake Shore Drive, 217-529-2213. 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 19, 26, 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.

Servant or Sucker: Compassionate Response Sep 22, 29, 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 Springfield Celts Rugby Practice Sep 19, 24, 26, Oct 01, 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 19, 22, 26, 29, 1:30pm Sun, 5pm Thu, Bring both white and dark shirt for making teams. New players welcome. No experience necessary. Jefferson Park, 300 S. Oxford and Harbauer Lane. 217-408-0091.

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