Holiday Happenings

Auxiliary Holiday Extravaganza Nov 15, Through Nov 16. 10am-5pm Fri, 9am Sat. Crafts, vendors, book and bake sale on fi rst fl oor. Soup and salad lunch available for purchase 10-1. Taylorville Memorial Hospital, 100 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, 217-824-3331.

Chatham Holiday on the Square Nov 23, 10am. Santa Claus (bring your camera), free holiday crafts for the kids, and free hot chocolate and cookies. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry.

Christmas in the Park Nov 15-16, 4-8pm Fri, 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.

Christmas Open House Nov 23, 9am-3pm. Unique gifts benefi ting disadvantaged artisans at Twice Giving International Gift Shop. 217-793-6446. Midwest Mission Distribution Center, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 217-625-7783.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 23, 5:30pm. Bring side dish to share. Main dishes provided by C.O.R.A.L. Can goods collected for Renaissance/SARA Center. 217-498- 9930. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair Nov 23, 9am-3pm. 217-546-6363. Lutheran High School, 3500 W. Washington St.

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

Lincoln Memorial Garden Holiday Market Nov 16-17, 9am-5pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Split Rail Shop specializes in art and handcrafted items such as wreaths, centerpieces, ornaments and unique items for gardeners. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 529-1111.

Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 23, Through Dec 1. 10am- 8pm M-W, Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. More than 150 trees, swags and wreaths decorated by area designers. (Thanksgiving 4-8 p.m.) $5-$3. Orr Building. 217-788-4301. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217- 782-1698.

Twice Giving Gifts Christmas Open House Nov 23, 9am-3pm. Unique, handcrafted, international gifts. Purchases from this nonprofi t ministry also gift for disadvantaged artisans. Twice Giving International Gift Store, 1022 New City Road (Midwest Mission Distribution Center), Chatham, 217- 483-1106.

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Classics Book Group 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.

Flash Fiction and Prose Poetry Nov 24, 2pm. $10-$5. Registervachellindsay@gmail. com. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 217-782-6776.

PondicherryLodge/Sherlock Holmes Society Nov 16, 9am. Discussion of The Resident Patient. 546-8387. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546- 9440.

Spoken Word

Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic Nov 20, 6-8pm. Every third Wed. sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfi ction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. 217- 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528- 1901.

Theater & Comedy

Beanie and the Bamboozling Book Machine Nov 15, Through Nov 17. 7:30pm. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 217-491-3977 .

Clybourne Park Nov 14, Through Nov 16. 7:30pm, 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.

Comedian Karen Rontowski Nov 15, Through Nov 16. 8pm. Headliner in 45 states, Canada, Japan, Greenland and Europe and opened for show biz legends. 217-482-5233. 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.

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 Exonerated Nov 24, 2pm. Staged reading. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 217- 491-3977 .

The Rev Nov 23, 1pm. Free preview of new musical comedy with short description, dialogue and songs. Christ the King Parish Center, 1930 Barberry.

Track Home: The Musical Nov 15-17, 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.

Bells In Motion Concert for ADA Nov 23, 2pm. Healthy snacks and unique gifts from around the world with ‘A Ringing Christmas 2013’ (starts at 3 p.m.) performed by Bells in Motion. $20-$25. 652-7009. 217- 652-7009. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.

Brad Paisley Nov 21, 7:30pm. Country star with guests Chris Young and The Voice Season 4 winner Danielle Bradbery. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

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.

Classical Guitar Series Nov 25, 7pm. Classical guitarists followed by Springfi eld-area guitarists. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Nov 22, 7pm. Award-winning gospel singers. $30-$27. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Foreigner Nov 15, 8pm. Legendary multi-platinum rockers owning sixteen Top 40 hits. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207- 6960.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Nov 23, 8pm. Holidays in the Heartland: Holiday Pops. Preconcert conversation at 7 p.m. $5-$60. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.

Open Mic with a Mission Nov 23, 6pm. Any talent welcome. Family-friendly atmosphere, food and refreshments available for donation. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave, 546- 6951.

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.

Rare Greek Rebetika Concert Nov 20, 7pm. Discussion and concert by Greece’s leading Rebetika musicians. Free, donations accepted. 217-206- 8583. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Dance

All About Dance Nov 20, 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 15, Through Nov 29. 8pm. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.

Nutcracker All Jazz’d Up Nov 23, Through Nov 24. 7pm. Choreography set to funky fresh Nutcracker music performed by the dancers of DCDS In Motion. $17-$12. Riverton High School Auditorium, 841 N. Third St, Riverton,

POLKA Dance Nov 17, 2pm. Larry Haller Band 217-726-7039. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.

Art & Architecture

Artist Live Nov 14, 6:30pm. Hosted by Jade Spencer with live interview and exhibit of featured artist Anthony Baxton. RSVP Culture Infused on meetup.com. $15. 512-516- 3263. Charley’s Club at Cafe Andiamo, 206 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-3262.

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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 after wards until 8:15 pm. Free. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217- 782-7386.

Third Thursday Art Show Nov 21, 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.

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.

Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Nov 21, 7pm. Third Thursdays in Highland room. 725-1187. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217-789-1530.

Rockumentary Series Nov 16, 7:30pm. Good Ol’ Freda (Nov. 16), Filmage: The Story of Descendant/All (Nov. 29), Broadway Idiot (Dec. 6). $10 each. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 1-800-838- 3006.

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.

Nature

Backyard Birding Identification Nov 21, 7pm. Chris Young and Wade Kammin discuss their new backyard birding video series featured on prairiestateoutdoors.com and offer backyard birding identifi cation tips and advice. 217-725-7650. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Biodiversity Live! Family Program Nov 16, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Rob Mies, TV personality, conservation biologist, bat expert. Live animal program and family activities. 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.

Volunteer Work Day Nov 17, 1pm. Trail and perimeter maintenance, invasives cutting /removal. Tools provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Natural Narrative Nov 16, 9am. $50; $40 VLA/ IAS members; $35 with valid student ID. Register vachellindsay@gmail.com. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Post Polio Group Nov 16, 10am. Free. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave., West, 216 523-2587.

The Rotary Club of Springfield Nov 18, 5:30pm. Gillette Ransom on the history of Elkhart Hill. 217-793-1710. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 217-522-4313.

Bulletin Board

Association of Information Technology Professionals Nov 19, 5:30pm. “Virtualization.” Nick Clark, Select IT. 217-971-7005. Brickhouse Grill and Pub, 3136 W. Iles Ave., 217-546-2745.

Backgammon Club Nov 20, 6pm. Every Wed. with Sangamon Valley Backgammon Association. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546-2111.

Ceci Connolly Nov 19, 7:30pm. Nationally known health care adviser, author and former Washington Post reporter. “Landmark: The Inside Story of America’s New Health Care Law.” Free. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Nov 22, 7:30am. “Better Government Association. Andy Shaw - President and CEO. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Doctor Who Day Nov 22, 7pm. Costume contest, trivia, games and themed-cafe specials. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Eid Celebration Nov 16, 7pm. Brief talk prior to dinner by Dr. Maryam Mostoufi , Islamic Society of Greater Springfi eld, about struggles of Abraham and his family to establish monotheism on earth. LRH Great Room. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206- 6073.

Holiday Book Drive Nov 14, Through Nov 30. 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.

Holiday Farmers Market Nov 23. 9am-1pm. Meats, eggs, cheeses, veggies, Illinois wine and more. Holiday gifts, lunch available for purchase. 217-528-1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

International Festival Nov 15, 5-8pm. Cultural recipes and exhibits, artistic performances, food tasting, and more. Student Life Building. Free. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 217-206-6073.

NCCL Quarter Auction Nov 17, 1:30pm. 217-741- 3253. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St, 528-0457. History

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

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-5pm. 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 War Encampment Nov 16, Through Nov 17. 9am- 6pm Sat, 8am-2pm Sun. 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.

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.

Faith & Philosophy

Assessing the Spirituality of the Sixties Nov 17, 10:30am. Presented by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Court Madonna Meeting Nov 21, 6:30pm. Monthly meeting. 528-4582. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217- 793-1330.

GSIA Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Nov 24, 7pm. Celebration in music and words by many of Springfi eld’s diverse faith traditions. 585-9550. St. Patrick Church, 1720 South Grand Ave, 528-0453.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov 24, 7pm. Greater Springfi eld Interfaith Association special service. 217-585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Thanksgiving Nov 24, 10:30am. A Litany of Thanksgiving, contents of which are contributed by members and friends. Presented by Rev. Martin Woulfe and Paul Oakley. Guest at Your Table boxes distributed. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Nov 27, 7pm. Festive service with hymns, prayers, scripture reading and Holy Communion. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Ave, 217-522-7331.