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Holiday Happenings
Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 18-19, 25-26, 6:30- 10:30pm, Serious about scary. $10 Boo Crew Haunted House, 6500 Jett Road, Rochester, 217-502- 9177. Extreme Haunted Hayrides Oct 18, Through Oct 26. 7-11pm Fri-Sat. Travel along river, through woods, pulled by 1968 hearse. Weather permitting. Bonfi re, concessions, DJ. $8. 522- 7702. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Rd. Auburn Haunted House Oct 11-26, 7pm Fri, 6pm Sat. Fri-Sat., Concessions, campfi re and contests. $10. (Extreme event Nov. 1-2. $20.) 553-1848. Auburn Masonic Lodge, 217 N. Fifth St, Auburn.
Auburn Haunted Theater Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25, 26, 7-11pm. With special guests from fi lm and TV. Proceeds to St. Jude’s. Not suggested for age 9 or under. $8. 438- 6235. Haunted R Theater, 110 S. Fifth Street, Auburn, 217-899-9978.
Classically Scared Oct 18, 6-9pm. Dramatic readings in each room from literature and poetry. Not for young children. Reservations required by phone. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217- 524-0901. Clayville Haunted House Oct. 11-26, 7-10pm Fri- Sat. Kids hours Saturdays 5-6:30 p.m. 217-572-4984. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626-1024.
Family Halloween Skate Night Oct 23, 6:30-8:30pm. Habitat for Humanity family-friendly costume contest (make sure costume doesn’t impede skating). $4, $3 skate rental. 217-523-2710. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr, 546-4543.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 18, Through Oct 19. 6:30pm. Display of 2013 illuminated hand-carved pumpkins. Food, bonfi re, spooky music. Shuttle from Hobby Lobby on Wabash. $7- $5 546-3853. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.
Owaneco Scare Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26. 6:30-11 p.m. $8. 217- 825-5383. Owaneco Gym, Church Street, Owaneco, [email protected].
Pumpkin Giveaway Oct 20, 11am-3pm. Take home a carved pumpkin. Free, but donations appreciated. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.
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 St and Sangamon Ave, 217- 544-1751.
Terror on the Square Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 25- 27, 31, 7-11pm. Mystifying illusions and ghostly holograms in 1930s funeral home. $9. West side of square. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.
Fairs & Festivals Porky Days Oct 19, Flea marketing, Porky burgers and apple
pie bake-off. 217-245- 0431. Jacksonville, www. jacksonvilleil.com. Books & Authors Classics Book Group Oct 21, Through Nov 18. 12- 1:30pm. Third Mon. except Dec. Bring your lunch. Bicentennial Room, third fl oor. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900. Saturday Mornings at 603 Oct 19, 10am. Deborah Brothers, PhD, will talk about banned books. Doors open at 9:30 for coffee and rolls. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.
Theater & Comedy Comedian Mike Armstrong Oct 18, Through Oct 19. 8pm Fri, 7:15 Sat. Clean, but twisted former cop. Sally Brooks also performs. $15. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
i.e. improv Oct 21, 6pm. Also Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2, Sangamon Hall South. Viewer discretion advised. $2 786-4942.
Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200. Jr. Brow Oct 18, Through Oct 19. 7:30pm. and 9:30pm. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.
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 and his knights of the roundtable. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787. Music: General Events
Sound Celebration Chorus Guest Nights Oct 21, Mondays through Nov. 4, free vocal lessons and activities. 217-529-6913. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787. Iris DeMent Oct 18, 8pm. Country/folk singer-songwriter whose collection Rolling Stone called “an essential recording of the 1990s.” Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Robbie Fulks w/ The Old Fashioneds Oct 18, 8pm. Chicago altcountry musician. $20-$24.
Hoogland Center for the Arts,
420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787. Thornhill Oct 19, 10am-12pm. At the Farmers Market. 899-4609. Downtown Springfi eld.
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.
Dance A Country Dance Oct 23, Through Oct 30. 8-10pm Wed. Free country waltz lesson 7 p.m. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St, Illiopolis, 217-428-1560.
Illinois Chapter Po.L.K. of A. Dance Oct 20, 2pm. Fred and Buttonbox Club band. $10-$9. 217-726-0181. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Mix It Up Oct 18, 7pm. $10. 217-652- 2128. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217-877-0143. All About Dance Oct 23, 6:30-10pm. Every Wed. dance lessons before dance at 8 p.m. $5. 836-1438. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.
Dance Oct 18, 8-11pm. Have Sax will
Travel (18), Kevin Turner (25). $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Art & Architecture
Rosemary Williams: New Springfield Oct 17, Through Nov 14. 11am-6pm Mon-Thu. (Artist lecture Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Brookens Auditorium.) Gallery reception 6:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6506.
Third Thursday Art Show Oct 17, 6pm-12am. Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. 217-691-1301. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000. To Speak of Many Things Oct. 18-Dec. 7, Gloria and Jerry Josserand, Tiffany Beane, Duane Judd. Reception Oct. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 544-2787. Film & Television
Free Short Films Oct 17, 7pm. Route 66 Film Festival. Mature themes. 217-725-9058. ZBistro, 220 South Sixth Street, 217-522- 4049.
Gallipoli - Perspectives on War Film Series
Oct 17, 6pm. Dr. Chris Strangeman, Assistant Professor of History at MacMurray College, will lead the discussion following 217- 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 904-630-2665.
Poor House Movie Premier Oct 19, 5pm. Outside events at 5 p.m., costume contest, prizes, red carpet, fi lm (7 p.m.), bands (8:30). Benefi t for Autism Society of Central Illinois. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000. Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Oct 17, 7pm. Third Thursdays in Highland room. 725-1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.
Children’s Corner Kids Klub - Halloween Safety Oct 21, 6pm. Ages 4-12. Springfi eld Police Department, Halloween treat, free Ferris Wheel ride. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.
Spooktacular Evening with Abe
Oct 19, 6pm. Costume contest, games, ghosts and eerie lights. $10 family. Register presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 217-557-6250. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764.
Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 19, Through Oct 27.
2-6pm Sat-Sun. Bring little ones in costume for safe trickor-treating. Contest at 5 p.m.
each night. $3 kids, adults $2. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.
Nature Nature Book Group Oct 17, 10:30am. Atlantic by Simon Winchester. trusssail@ aol.com. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Illinois-Based Hike App for Smartphone Oct 17, 7pm. Vern LaGeese, Friends of Sangamon Valley executive director. Free. 725- 7650. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217- 544-2473.
Just Be Day Oct 19, 10am-2pm. Come and just be on the land. 217-787- 6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927. Labyrinth Walk: Outer and Inner Landscapes
Oct 18, 6:30pm. Evening walk in the labyrinth. $5. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Environment Sierra Club Program Oct 22, 6:30pm. Chris Young talks about state-threatened Franklin’s ground squirrel along the Sangamon Valley Trail. 217-220-6206. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.
Lectures & Meetings Life as a Public Servant Oct 22, 6:30pm. Panel on what life after school is like for those with successful career in public and nonprofi t sectors. Free and features Lt. Governor Sheila Simon. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.
The Rotary Club of Springfield Oct 21, 5:30pm. Reverend Mark Klyimba, visiting Rotarian from Uganda. 217-793-1710. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 217-522-4313.
McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Oct 17, 6pm. Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. 416- 5127. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546-4531.
Bulletin Board
Agility Trials Oct 18, Through Oct 20. 8am. Capitol Canine Training Club Inc. Coliseum. Free. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.
Give Hope, Fight Poverty Wine Tasting Oct 18, 5pm. Learn more about Swaziland orphans. Donations go to build elementary school for orphaned children. Free. Town and Country Bank, 1925 S. MacArthur Boulevard, 2401 Wabash Avenue, 2601 N. Dirksen Parkway.
Lanphier High School Class of 1973 Oct 18, 6pm. Stadium Sports Bar, 2300 Peoria Rd, 217- 241-0905. Oct 19, Longbridge Clubhouse, 1055 Camp Sangamo Road, 744-8311. Muni Costume Sale Oct 19, 10am. From past shows, mens/ladies clothes, formal wear, dance outfi ts, hats, accessories and fabric pieces. Cash or check to benefi t The Muni. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr, 793-MUNI.
PechaKucha Oct 17, 7:20pm. Hoogland
Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Pep Rally Weiner Roast Oct 21, 5pm. For marriage equality. Shelter 7. Hot dogs, marshmallows, cider and chips provided by CORAL. $3.00 suggested donation. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544-1751.
Rock the March Oct 22, 12pm. Pre-rally marriage-equality-march concert with host of performers. marchonspringfi eld.org. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St. The Unforgotten in India Oct 17, 7pm. Showing of DVD and UIS students from India speaking. 793-2263. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525- 1866. Backgammon Club Oct 23, 6pm. Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.
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.
Illinois Feline Fanciers Cat Show Oct 19, Through Oct 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.
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. 757-7849. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698. Food Chili Cookoff Oct 20, 12-5pm. Sample a variety of chilis and vote for your favorites. Food, wine and beer available. Robert Sampson 2-5 p.m. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217- 635-9900.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Oct 17, 4-7pm. Thursdays through Oct 19, local food,
entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 19, 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 Oct 19, 9am-1pm. Saturdays through Oct. 27 Taylorville square, Taylorville,
Politics Public Opinion and American Foreign Intervention Oct 17, 7:30pm. Speaker Richard Sobel draws on research on American interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan and their impact on American willingness to support future interventions in places like Syria. Free. 206- 8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.
Wepner Symposium Oct 19, Annual political science symposium planned by Dr.
Matthew Holden. Free. 785- 9363. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 9363.
History Springfield Chapter DAR Oct 19, 11:30am. “The Women of Gambia,” Lenore Killam. $16. Reservations a week ahead, 217-741-7463 Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr, 546-4431. Health GROW in Illinois Mental Health Oct 23, Through Dec 18. 2:30pm. Wednesdays, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. 217-816- 1083. Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 530 N. Sixth Street, 525-2196. DBSA Central Illinois Oct 22, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. 414- 7368. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407. Free Testings Oct 17, 12-3pm Mon-Fri. Free HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing. Weekdays or
by appointment. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528- 5253. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Oct 17, 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, 217-525-1866.
LLCC Health and Wellness Fair Oct 23, 10am-1pm. A. Lincoln Commons, 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200. Mammogram Mondays Oct 21, 4-7pm. 545-7493. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.
Pilates Oct 23, 11am-12pm. Free to cancer patients through Side- By-Side Program. Register by phone. Wednesdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.
Pink Ribbon Style Show Oct
18, 7pm. Features 15 breast cancer survivors. Author Geralyn Lucas will
speak. $20. siumed.edu/braday. 217-545- 7133. The Legacy Theatre, 101
E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.
Walk in the Park for Epilepsy Oct 19, 9-11am. Music, food and prizes. Free. 726-1839. Washington Park Playground, 1021 South Grand Ave, 217- 753-6225.
Faith & Philosophy Church Women United in Springfield Oct 22, 9:30am. Monthly meeting.217-522-9139. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.
Court Madonna Meeting Oct 17, 6:30pm. New members/guests welcome. 528-4582 St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793- 1330.
Perils of Being UU/LGBT in Uganda Oct 20, 10:30am. Rev. Mark Kiyimba is the Senior Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Uganda. He is an
outspoken critic of Uganda’s anti-LGBT legislation. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550. 10th Anniversary Southern Gospel Concert Oct 20, 6pm. 217-632-7794. New Salem Assembly of God, Route 97 at Boy Scout Trail, Petersburg.
Concert Fundraiser with Aaron Keyes Oct 21, 6:30-8:30pm. Christian artist performing to benefi t Contact Ministries. $10, $25 VIP. 753-3939. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S Koke Mill Rd.
Sports & Fitness Run or Dye Springfield Oct 19, 7am. American Lung Association in Illinois. Register online.runordye.com. Downtown Springfi eld. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct 19, 7:30am. 5K walk beginning at the Commodities Pavilion. $25. 523-4534. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801
Sangamon Ave, 217-782- 1698.
Party in Pink Oct 22, 6:30-7:30pm. Zumba for the Susan G. Komen foundation at all Fit Club locations. $15. 618-559-2283. FitClub South, 3631 S. Sixth St, 217-787-8348. Springfield Celts Rugby Practice Oct 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. Springfield Marathon Oct 20, 12am. Register online. 217-553-7695. springfi eldmarathon.net. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.
Ultimate Springfield - Ultimate Frisbee Oct 17, 5-8pm Thursdays, 1:30pm Sundays. New players always welcome – no experience required. 618-719- 1221. Jefferson Park, 300 S. Oxford.