HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 4th Annual Howliday Extravaganza Nov 8, 10am-3pm Sat. Pet adoption, 20-30 vendors and crafters, $5 photos with Santa 10:30am-2:30pm. Hosted by Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control. Free. 217-899-0275. Eagles Club 437, Springfi eld, 2700 E. Ash St., 217-544-9849.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nov 11, 12pm Tue. Reception at noon, ceremony 12:30pm. A. Lincoln Commons. 786-2241. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS Bluegrass Midwest Festival Nov 7-9, 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 Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

genHkids’ Fall Festival Nov 8, 11am-1pm Sat. Fun activities for kids, plus samplings of healthy fall favorites prepared by genHkids Executive Chef. Free.

Jefferies Orchard, 1016 Jefferies Road, 217-487-7582.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Poets in the Parlor: Jim Moore Nov 9, 2pm Sun. Author Jim Moore, Guggenheim Fellowship and McKnight Foundation Fellowship recipient. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 217-524-0901.

Standing Together: A Veterans Book Group Nov 6, 13, 6pm Thu. Informal setting for veterans to connect, build relationships and share experiences. Nov. 13 meeting features author and Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay. All discussions facilitated by Jim Warner, managing editor of Quiddity and adjunct instructor at Benedictine. 312- 422-5589. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

THEATER & COMEDY Brighton Beach Memoirs Nov 7-9, 13-15, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. Neil Simon’s comedy chronicles the life of 15-year-old Eugene Jerome in 1937 Brooklyn. Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson. Studio Theatre. $14-$6. 217-206-6160. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Comedian Eric Hunter Nov 8, 8-9:30pm Sat. Clean, funny, bright, friendly and original performer. $13.50 online, $12.50 cash only at club. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

The Importance of Being Earnest Nov 7-9, 2pm Sun. Play by Oscar Wilde. Hilarious farce where two gentlemen adopt a false identity while wooing young women. Springfi eld High School student-led production. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. Schnirring Auditorium. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 217-525-3100.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles Nov 8, 8pm Sat. Beatles tribute band live from Las Vegas. Concert featuring music of The Beatles and their same instruments, songs, keys. $30-$23. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

DANCE Old Fashioned Square and Round Dance Nov 9, 2:30-5:30pm Sun. Jim Davis, caller. Music by Judy, Fiddlin’ Phil Fry and Friends. $15 couple. 652-3499. Jacksonville Moose Lodge, Jacksonville.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

10th Annual Fine Arts Boutique Nov 7, 11am-6pm Fri. Unique items of art and design by local artists and vendors plus heavy heavy hors d’oeuvre luncheon buffet. Hosted by Sangamon County Medical Society Alliance. $20 adv; $25 door. 217-546- 0684. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546-4431.

8th Annual High School Art Show Nov 6-7, Nov 8, 4-5:30pm. Juried exhibition highlighting exceptional artwork by central Illinois high school students. Closing reception Saturday, Nov. 8 from 4-5:30pm. 217-420- 6752. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 217- 424-6318. A Moment in Time Nov 6-8, 10-15, 9am-5pm Mon- Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 217-523-2631. Amor Discendi Nov 6-7, 10-14, 17-19, 8am- 4pm Mon-Fri. Murray Gallery, second fl oor of Menard Hall. Opening reception Nov. 14, 5:30-7:30pm. Artworks by Trish Duknoski and Suzanne Traylor, LLCC students. Free to public. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Dancing with the Starz Nov 8, 6-11pm Sat. Local celebrities, professional dancers compete for trophy while raising funds for Prairie Art Alliance. Dinner, dancing, silent auction. $60 per person or tables of 10 for $550. 217-544-2787. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams, 217- 789-1530.

DEMO Project Opening Nov 7, 6-8:30pm Fri.

“Reverie” by Peoria artists Joshua Cox and Dawn Gettler. Ambitious and multifaceted project to create three spaces employs lumber, plastic sheeting, cardboard, paper, prints, lights, and video. Free. 217-523-2631. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 217-206-6506. Free Downtown Artisan Walk Nov 8, 11:30am-1pm Sat. Free snacks along the way. Meet at Studio. Reservations appreciated, but not required: 217-522-8006 or 217-494- 4134. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St.

Full Spectrum Nov 6-8, 11-15, 18-19, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787. L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit Nov 6, 11-13, 18-19, 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.

Light Up The Pharmacy Nov 8, 5-9pm Sat. Raise funds for track lighting at new location. 18 artists. Live music, silent auctions, raffl es and refreshments. All ages. $5 suggested cover. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th Street, (801) 810-9278. PechaKucha Night - Vol. 17 Nov 6, 7:20pm Thu. Locals give interesting and inspiring presentations. Cash bar and food available. $8, 217-523- 2787 or hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

FILM & TELEVISION Ghosts Film: Screening and Discussion Nov 10, 6pm Mon. Documentary about Morecambe Bay cockling disaster and discussion of work environments. Political Art and the Public Sphere series. Free. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Route 66 Film Festival Nov 7-8, 6-10pm Fri, 10-1am Sat. Independent fi lms from the US and around the world. $40 both days, $10 per session. 217-679-1834. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

CHILDREN’S CORNER Frozen Story Time Nov 8, 10-11am Sat. Family friendly. Books, crafts, prizes. 217-720-1491. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Super Saturdays at the Museum

Nov 8, 11am-3pm Sat. “Creatures of the Night.” Ages 3-8 and family play games, make crafts, see specimens. Free. 217-782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386. Workshop: Flying Wild Nov 12, 5:30-9:30pm Wed. For middle-grades, adaptable to all levels. Understand importance of migratory birds and their conservation. Register illinoisaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 217-544- 2473.

SCIENCE

First Friday: Localicious 3 Nov 7, 5-8pm Fri. Wine by Danenberger Family Vineyards, food truck by Cooper’s StrEATside Bistro, live music by Shot of Whiskey Tribe, science experiments and make ‘n’ takes for grown-ups and much more! Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Nov 12, 7-8:30pm Wed. Dr. Claire Dappert, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, “Discovering Late Victorian East St. Louis: Urban Archaeology and the New Mississippi River Bridge Project.” Free. 217-782- 0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

NATURE Discovery After Dark Tour Nov 7, 14, 7-9pm. See the zoo in a new light during this after hours guided tour for families. $6 adult, $4 child. Pre-registration required, 217- 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 217-585-1821.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Copy Shop Nov 6, 5:30-6:30pm Thu. Artist/educators Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes discuss 3D printing and scanning. Free. Open to public. ECCE Speaker Series. 217- 206-8507. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Free Market Environmentalism Nov 13, 4-5:30pm Thu. UIS Speaker Series. Led by author Terry Anderson. An approach to environmental problems that focuses on improving environmental quality using property rights and markets. Free. Open to Public. 217-206- 8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6073.

Illinois Herb Association HerbFest Nov 8, 9am-3pm Sat. Information sessions, vendors, networking with gardeners and herb enthusiasts. $40-$45, includes lunch. 309-557-2107. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116.

Sangamon County Rifle Association Nov 10, 6:30-8:30pm Mon. All SCRA meetings are free and open to public. Regan for Sheriff campaign for Q&A. 217- 502-2452. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 217-787-2360.

BULLETIN BOARD 5th Annual Chatham Uncorked Nov 7, 5-9pm Fri. Wine, microbrew and food tasting. Advance tickets $10; includes wine glass or Pilsner and fi ve tasting tickets. Available at Illinois National Bank in Springfi eld and Chatham, Chatham County Market and the Chamber offi ce. 217- 483-6450. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 217-483- 7999. Annual Autumn Coin Show Nov. 9, 9am-4pm Sun. 70 dealer tables, U.S. and foreign coins, ancient, modern coins, gold/silver bullion, state quarters, paper money. Admission. 217-787-3241. Northfi eld Center I, 3210 Northfi eld Drive.

Ansar Shrine Circus Nov 7-9, 7 p.m. Fri; 11am, 3pm, 7:30pm Sat; 11:30am and 3:30pm Sun. Royal Hanneford Circus, one of country’s largest, traveling 3-ring circuses. $14, $7 kids. Tickets at Schnucks, Quik- N-Ez stores, Family Video locations, INB branches, Jiffy Stops, Ace Hardware. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Home Decor Seminar Series Nov 8, 10:30am Sat. Learn about latest decor trends at this free seminar. Tips, treats, register to win prizes. Registration required. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur, 217- 726-6330.

Landmark Dinner Evening Nov 8, 6:30pm Sat. Dinner and musical entertainment in benefi t of Marbol Farmstead. $50. Tickets at historicmarbold-farmstead.org or 632- 3144. The Oaks On Seventh, 115 S. Seventh St., Petersburg, 217-632-0177. Starting Your Business in Illinois Nov 6, 19, 6-8pm Thu, 1:30-3:30pm Wed. Illinois Small Business Development Center workshop on preparing a business plan, fi nancing, legal forms, registering a business name and taxes. Registration, 217-544-7232. LLCC Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, 217-786-2200.

POLITICS

Lessons from a Career in Public Service and Leadership Nov 12, 7:30pm Wed. UIS Speaker Series. Gordon Heddell, former U.S. Secret Service Assistant Director. Free. Open to public. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

HISTORY Korean War National Museum Veterans’ Day Speaker Nov 8, 3pm Sat. Floyd Cooper, Marines (retired) discusses the his actions during the Korean War. Free. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523- 7230. Veterans’ Day Speaker Richard Teike Nov 8, 2-3pm Sat. Teike will describe his experiences as a soldier on duty outside of Korea. Free. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217- 523-7230.

AUDITIONS The Snow Queen Auditions Nov 9, Registration 4-4:30pm. For Springfi eld Youth Performance Group production Feb. 28, 2015. Dance auditions for kids ages 7-13. Parts available for boys and girls. Must be enrolled in dance classes at any studio. 217-553- 4475. Springfi eld Dance, 5531 International Parkway. Theatre in the Park Auditions Nov 15, 8:30am Sat. Registration 9:30-10am. Auditions 10am-1:00pm for Two Gentlement of Verona, May 29-31 and June 4-6. 217-241- 3241. Western Oaks Baptist Church, 5345 Old Jacksonville Road, 698-8622.

SPORTS & FITNESS

ALQMA Quarter Midget Racing Nov 8-9, 6am-5pm. Free. Coliseum. For info, call 414- 9506. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-782- 1698. Girls on the Run 5K Nov 8, 8:30am-12pm Sat. Run, jog, walk or skip to the fi nish line. Fun activities such face painting, happy hair station and more. www.gotrcentralillinois. org. 217-726-9808. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.

Werewolf Ride Nov 8, 4:50pm Sat. Audubon Woods Mountain Biking Trails, Woods Lane north of Vandalia Road and south of Country Club Road, Jacksonville, 217-245- 4178.

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