HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Auxiliary Holiday Extravaganza Nov 15, Through Nov 16. Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am. Crafts, vendors, book and bake sale on fi rst fl oor. Soup and salad lunch available for purchase 10-1. 824-3331. Taylorville Memorial Hospital, 100 West Franklin St., Taylorville.

Christmas in the Park Nov 15, Through Nov 17. 4-8pm Fri and 9am-3pm Sat. Holiday bazaar with decorations and more. 217-626-1738. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2 mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2 mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Nov 16, 9am-4pm. More than 30 vendors. Glenwood High School, 1501 Plummer Boulevard, Chatham, 483- 2424.

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

Lincoln Memorial Garden Holiday Market Nov 16, Through Nov 17. 9am-5pm. Split Rail Shop specializes in art and handcrafted items such as wreaths, centerpieces, ornaments andunique items for gardeners. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 529-1111.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Bluegrass Music Festival Nov 8, Through Nov 10. 2:30pm. 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-1pm. 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.

Illinois Reads Nov 7, 6pm. Jim Leach, WMAY Radio; Donna Treadwell, Real Men Read founder; and Cindy Wilson and Pat Braun, Illinois Reading Council past presidents will read aloud to children. Free. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society Nov 16, 9am. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

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

Best of the Midwest Comedy Showcase Nov 8, 8pm. The best up and coming comedians from Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Central Illinois routinely perform. Free. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Clybourne Park Nov 7, Through Nov 16. 7:30pm Thu- Sat, 2pm Sun. Play on race, political correctness and social landscape in 1960s America. Mature audiences. $14- $12. (Nov. 7 is pay what you can preview night - cash only at main entrance to theater.) UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 217-206-6160.

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.

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Nov 17, 1pm and 4pm. Dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects. $18- $52. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

How to Give a Ghost a Wedgie Nov 16, 6pm. Paranormal investigator David Lowery shares his ghost hunting techniques opening for Karen Rontowski. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

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.

Potluck Nov 15, Through Nov 17. 7pm. Musical comedy by Ken Bradbury. Salem on Seventh Theater, 119 S. Seventh St., Petersburg, 217-632-7068.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Nov 7-10, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. 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

A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra Nov 15, 8pm. Music and magic of the Christmas season with a dazzling performance of the greatest songs of the Trans- Siberian Orchestra. $25-$27. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838-3006.

B.B. King with Backpack Jones Nov 17, 7:30pm. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.

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

Cash Box Kings/Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Nov 16, 8pm. Chicago/Memphis/ Delta blues. $20-$24. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Foreigner Nov 15, 8pm. Rock band with 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 40 hits. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.

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.

Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society Concert Nov 19, 7:30pm. Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen. $10 donation, $5 students, $25 families. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Rebetiki Istoria Concert and Discussion Nov 20, 7pm. Greece’s leading Rebetika musicians. Free. 206- 8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Evensong 15 Opening Reception Nov 8, 6pm. Large-scale installation from Iowa-based artist Benjamin Gardner. On display through Nov. 30 on Saturday afternoons 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217-206- 6506.

Figuratively Speaking Series Nov 14, 6:30pm. Judith Raphael (painter) discusses her use of the fi gure over her career and touch on other artists she admires who are using the fi gure in contemporary art. Exhibition open for viewing afterwards until 8:15 pm. Free. 217-782- 7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782- 7386.

Wine and Cheese Reception Nov 9, 5:30pm. Sangamon Watercolor Society exhibit runs through Jan. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

FILM & TELEVISION

Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace Nov 14, 6pm. Perspectives on war fi lm series. Discussion led by Professor Eric Berg. 217- 243-5435. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 904-630-2665.

Two Americans Nov 19, 7pm. Free documentary hosted by Liberty Brew & View and Springfi eld American Civil Liberties Union. Discussion follows with famous author, environmentalist Jeff Biggers. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Kids Klub- Archery 101 Nov 11, 6pm. Ages 4-12, shoot real bow and arrow, camo face painting, learn basic archery and safety. Free. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Nov 9, 11am-3pm. “Ancient American Art.” Ages 3-8. Free. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

SCIENCE

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Nov 13, 7pm. “Recent Research and Preservation Efforts at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.” 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.

Biodiversity Live! Family Program Nov 16, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Rob Mies, TV personality, conservation biologist, bat expert, author, and executive director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, will speak about traveling the world to discover the truly unique and sometimes strange life forms that inhabit our planet. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

Illinois Native Plant Society Program Nov 14, 6:30pm. Observations on the fl ora of Scotland and Ireland presented by Bill McClain. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Just Be Day Nov 16, 10am-2pm. Come and just be on the land. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787- 6927.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

BEST (Becoming Empowered and Successful Teens) and Parent Transition Support Group Nov 13, 5:30pm. For teens with a disability and their parents. Childcare provided. 217-523- 2587. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St.

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.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters Nov 7, 6pm. Weekly meeting to help individuals improve leadership and communication skills. 416-5127. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546-4531.

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.

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.

Autumn Coin Show Nov 10, 9am. 70 dealer tables. Central Illinois Numismatic Association. $1. 787-3241. Northfi eld Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr, Chatham Uncorked Nov 8, 5pm. 217-483-6450. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 217-483-7999.

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.

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.

Get Your Game On Nov 13, Through Nov 27. 5:30pm. Games geared to group and may change each week. Minimum two. All participants must register one week in advance! Free. 217-585- 2941. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217- 753-0702.

Great Futures Nov 7, 5pm. A Boys and Girls Club Celebration. $50. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second International Festival Nov 15, 5pm-8pm. Cultural recipes and exhibits, artistic performances, food tasting, and more. Student Life Building. Free. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 11, 12pm. American Legion Family Color Guard Post 759, national anthem, Army National Guard remarks, LLCC’s Choir, taps. A. Lincoln Common. 786- 2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

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 Parade Nov 11, 9am. 114th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry (reactivated) will raise a fl ag on the Old Capitol lawn prior to the start of the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Springfi eld.

HISTORY

50th Anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination Presentation Nov 20, 4pm. Free event. For information, call 786-2241. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Gettysburg Address 150 Nov 17, Through Nov 24. 9am. Special displays, videos, fi lms and events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.

Great Civil War Encampment Nov 16-17, 9am-6pm Sat, Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761- 3910.

Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address Nov 19, 7pm. UIS commemorates the 150th anniversary of address. 206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Lincoln Legacy Lectures Nov 19, 7-9pm. “Lincoln’s Journey to Gettysburg,” Martin P. Johnson; “Abraham Lincoln’s Political Faith in Gettysburg Address,” Joseph R. Fornieri. 206-7094. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Springfield Chapter DAR Nov 16, 11:30am. Dale Phillips, National Park-Lincoln Sites director. About $16. Reservations (at least a week before), 217-741-7463. Illini Country Club, 1601 S Illini Rd, 217-546-4614.

Wright Concepts Tour Nov 8, 10am. Longtime docent Larry Betz explains Wright’s principles of architectural design. $20 donation. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

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