Holiday Happenings

Be Yourself Harvest Party Oct 31, 6pm. Preteens, teens, come dressed up or makeup, hair dye, accessories on site, bonfi re, hot dogs. $6. The Farm, 21648 Old Farm Ave, Petersburg, 217-632-2888.

Auburn Haunted House Nov 1-2, 7pm Fri, 6pm Sat. (Extreme event Nov. 1-2. $20.) 553-1848. Auburn Masonic Lodge, 217 N. Fifth St, Auburn, AuburnCryptKeeper@gmail. com.

Terror on the Square Oct 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

Bluegrass Music Festival Nov 8, Through Nov 10. 2:30pm and 7pm Fri, 10:30am, 1pm and 7pm Sat, 10am Sun. Six stage shows including multiple IBMA award winners, workshops, vendors and more. Admission. 217-243- 3159. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529- 7777.

Books & Authors Author Pam Stone Nov 9, 11am. Local children’s book author reads “Oscar’s Adventures in the Woods” and “The Watermelon Party.” Face painting, kids activities, refreshments. 217-494- 4134. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 217-522-8006.

Calling Art Out: Ekphrastic Poetry Nov 3, 2pm. Led by Lisa Higgs, UIS instructor and VLA president. $10-$7. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Reading Event Nov 1, 7:30pm. Audience moves through house with writers Carmiel Banasky, Meagan Cass and Rachel Jamison Webster as they read. Free. 217-206-8358. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631.

Vachel Lindsay Birthday Celebration Nov 9, 11am-4pm. Birthday cake, warm cider, coffee, children’s crafts and performances outside in heated tent. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217- 524-0901. Theater & Comedy

Comedian Emo Phillips Nov 9, 7:15pm. and 9:30pm. Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Comedian Mike Armstrong Nov 1, 9:30pm. $16-$18. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 625 E. Saint Joseph Street, 391-JOKE.

Clybourne Park Nov 8, Through Nov 16. 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. Play on race, political correctness and social landscape in 1960s America. $14-$12. uis.edu/theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6160.

Masked Marvels & Wondertales Nov 10, 3pm. Michael Cooper spins tales and weaves stories using an unusual and colorful cast of characters. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.

Pinkalicious Nov 9, Through Nov 10. 11am, 2pm, 7pm Sat; 2pm, 5pm Sun. Five performances of beloved children’s book. $15, $10 kids. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

Second City Nov 2, 5pm and 8pm. $28-$33. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Nov 2, Through Nov 10. 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. Nov. 2, 7-10, Bertolt Brecht wrote play as an exile fi nding haven in America during World War II. $7. 217-245-3471 or ic.edu/ theatre. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.

Track Home: The Musical Nov 8, Through Nov 17. 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Characters are composites taken from the Orphan Train “survivors” and their descendants. $18. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787. Music: General Events

Brahms to Jazz Nov 9, 3pm. Free piano performance by Zakia Hartof classical and jazz selections. Featuring on saxophone Kevin Cox. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Gershwin at the Governor’s Nov 3, 5:30pm. Soprano Karin Paludan and pianist Wes McCue in cabaret-style song recital preceded by hors d’oeuvres and open bar. $75 by Oct. 25 to Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfi eld. 546-1870. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.

LLCC Recital Series Nov 10, 4pm. Jason Waddell, Brickhouse Brass and Blackwater Strings. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Masters of the Fiddle Nov 8, 8pm. Fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6160, 800-207-6960.

Springfield Classical Guitar Society Nov 2, 8pm. Eva Beneke, PhD, guitar instructor at McNally Smith College of Music $12- $9. 217-816-8832. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522- 7331. Dance

All About Country Dance Nov 1, 7-10pm. Line dancing, two step, waltz, swing. Free lesson at start. $6. msfdance@ yahoo.com. 217-836-1438. Decatur Moose Lodge, 3190 N Woodford Street, Decatur, 217- 877-0143.

All About Dance Nov 6, 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 Nov 1, Through Nov 29. 8pm. Angel Brown (1), BAM (8), Donna Weghorst Trio (15). $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515. Art & Architecture

Figurism: Narrative and Fantastic Figurative Art Oct 31, Through Mar 2. 8:30am. Historical and contemporary body-based art by over fi fty artists from ISM collection. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

First Friday Events Nov 1, 5pm. Watch assembly of Rusty Finnegan sculpture by Michael Ferris Jr., listen to live music by Finnegans Wake, shop at store and trunk show, refreshments, wander in Figurism exhibition. Free and free parking. 217- 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

First Friday Gallery Walk Nov 1, 5pm. Artists talks, tasty hors d’oeuvres, music and fascinating art. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.

History of Jewish Art Nov 3, 10:30am. Rabbi and Author Lance J. Sussman, Transcending an Artless Tradition Seeing is Believing: A History of Jewish Art. RSVP 787-7223 x18 orsjf@ shalomspringfi eld.org. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St, 525-1360.

Rosemary Williams: New Springfield Oct 31, Through Nov 14. 11am- 6pm Mon-Thu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206-6506.

Art Reception Nov 9, 8pm. Sangamon Watercolor Society cheese and wine reception. On display through Jan. 4. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Artist in Residence Reception Nov 2, 2pm. Pen and ink artist John Webster. Free reception. Donations appreciated. On display through Nov. 9. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524- 0901.

Film & Television

Free Film Showing/ Preview Party Oct 31, 7pm. Come in costume and watch comedy/horror fi lm about a “new” New York after Frankenstorms. They Will Outlive Us All presented by Route 66 Film Festival. 217- 725-9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4049.

Route 66 Film Fest Nov 1, Through Nov 2, 10pm Fri, 10am-10pm Sat. Independent fi lms from around the world. $50, $25 Fri. only, $35 Sat. only. route66fi lmfestival.net. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580. Children’s Corner

Scheels Trick or Treat Oct 31, 4pm. Free tattoos, Ferris Wheel rides, candy and prizes for kids in costume. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217- 726-6330.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Nov 9, 11am-3pm. “Ancient American Art.” Ages 3-8. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Science

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Nov 13, 7pm. William R. Iseminger, “Recent Research and Preservation Efforts at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.” Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Nature

Raptors on the Hill Nov 10, 1pm. Hour-long indoor presentation Raptors 101 by The Illinois Raptor Center. Attendees encouraged to stay for music at 2 p.m. $2-$5. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217- 635-9900.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Nov 4, 9:15-11:30am. Sandy Wentworth on her favorite plants and 10 easiest annuals to grow. SCGC-IL. org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

Lectures & Meetings

Lunch and Learn Series Nov 7, 11:30am. “War, Medicine and Remembrance.” Seating in back for those who don’t buy lunch. Register uiaa.org/uis. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Nov 6, 6:30pm. “The Hidden Hazards of Animal Protein” video features T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. Free. 217-546- 9171. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Nov 12, 7:30pm. Tomas Szapiro, Warsaw (Poland), School of Economics. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Edu-Talk Nov 1, 6pm. Mowie’s Cue, 1277 Toronto Road, 217-529-7616.

LGBTQ yOUTh Group Nov 1, 6-10pm. Every Friday for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 13-17. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave, 217-528-5253.

Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Club Meeting Nov 4, 6-8pm. Program: Etcetera. Dues $5 a year. 546- 6795. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Local Chapter National Stuttering Association Nov 5, Through Mar 4. 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of month, chapter meeting. 414-0835. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546-6951.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Oct 31, 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.

Springfield Parental Alienation Advocacy Group Meeting Nov 4, 6-8pm. First Monday of month. Mezzanine level, conference room 3. 217-793- 3586. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

Bulletin Board

Ansar Shrine Circus Nov 8, Through Nov 10. 7 p.m. Fri, 11am, 3pm, 7:30pm Sat, 11:30am and 3:30pm Sun. Royal Hanneford Circus. $12, $6 kids. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Circurious Nov 2, 7:30pm. Artistry and athleticism. $15-$30. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Handmade Holiday Craft Fair Nov 2, 10am. Multiple vendors selling handmade or handcrafted items. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Flag Retirement Ceremony Nov 9, 10:30am. Ceremoniously burned, deposited in outer burial containers and buried with full military honors. Drop tattered, worn or faded American fl ags at American Legion, Roselawn Memorial Park or Butler Funeral Homes by Nov. 7. 217-525-1661. Roselawn Memorial Park, 1735 S. Camp Butler Road.

World Community Day Celebration Nov 8, 1:30pm. “Walking Through Doors of Opportunity” sponsored by Church Women United in Springfi eld.Rides, 629-8881. Zion Baptist Church, 1601 E. Laurel Street, 217-528- 6113.

Veterans Day Service Nov 10, 12pm. Dinner at noon, program at 2 p.m.217-632- 2631. Atterberry Community Baptist Church, 13922 Greeley St., Petersburg, 217-632-3169.

Holiday Book Drive Through Nov. 30, drop off new books for birth to age 12 to Chatham Public Library, Chatham Presbyterian Church, Rochester Elementary 2-3, Rochester High School, Trinity Lutheran Preschool- Auburn, Sherman Elementary, Williamsville Library, Williamsville Methodist Church, State Journal-Register, Safe School Program and Bridge Club of Springfi eld.

Veterans Day Event Nov 11, 12pm. Fallen veterans honored by Sgt. Caleb Hopkins Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. 217- 741-6639. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217-558-8844.

Veterans Day Program Nov 5, 5:30pm. U.S. involvement in two foreign wars discussed at Sangamon County Historical Society’s program with Cecilia Stiles Cornell, Mark DePue and vets Kenneth “Tuck” Belton and Bernie Goulet. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Backgammon Club Nov 6, 6pm. Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Collector’s Day Nov 2, 11am-3pm. Meet local and regional collectors who will display their unique objects. Free. 782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

Craft Bazaar Nov 9, Through Nov 10. 9am- 4pm Sat, 10am-2pm Sun. More than 60 booths of handmade items, concession stand, bake sale. Bring canned good for admission. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Drive, 217-529- 4511.

Home for the Holidays Nov 9, 1pm. Free home decor seminar. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.

Hope For the First Nations Fall Vendor Show Nov 2, 9am-2pm. Approximately 40 handmade craft/art vendors and bake sale. Benefi ts Hope For the First Nations Mission. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Navy Club Auxillary Craft Show Nov 2, 9am-4pm. Proceeds will go to Veterans and various charities that the Navy Club Ship 32 supports. 725-8934. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Avenue.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 11, 12pm. Near the flagpoles outside A. Lincoln Common. 786- 2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217- 786-2200.

Hope For The Holidays Fine Art/Craft Fair Nov 2, Through Nov 3. 10am- 5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun. Features artisans from several neighboring states in many mediums. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546- 6951.

Antiquarian Book Fair Nov 3, 10am. Demos. $1. 786- 2432. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Autumn Coin Show Nov 10, 9am. 70 dealer tables. Central Illinois Numismatic Association. $1.787-3241. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Craft and Bake Sale Nov 1, Through Nov 2. 9am. Hand-crafted items made by area crafters. 691-0504. Villa West, 100 Stardust Drive, Sherman, 217-744-9891.

Food Chatham Uncorked Nov 8, 5pm. $12. 217-483-6450. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 217-483-7999.

Tasting Truffles Nov 3, 2-3:30pm. Must register by Oct. 31. $50. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787- 6927.

Sports & Fitness

Free Ice Hockey Day Nov 2, 10:30am. Ages 3-12 and their parents can learn all about the game and try out the ice. Goodie bags and jerseys while supplies last. Must pre-register tryhockeyforfree.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

Springfield Jr. Blues Home Game Nov 1, 7:05pm. $12-$8 217-525- 2589. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.

ALQMA Quarter Midget Racing Nov 2, Through Nov 3. 7am-7pm. Free. Coliseum. For info, call 414- 9506. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782- 1698.

Ultimate Springfield - Ultimate Frisbee Oct 31-Nov. 3, 5-8pm Thursdays and 2:30-4pm Sunday. Every Thursday, new players always welcome – no experience required. 618-719-1221. Jefferson Park, 300 S. Oxford.

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