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Holiday Happenings

A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze Sep 12-13, 19-20, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 6pm. Open weekends Sep 5 through Oct 11. $5. auburn-umc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn, 438-3126.

Fairs & Festivals

Annual Fall Festival and BBQ Sep 12, 10am-4pm. Home tours ($2), music, kids games, historical vendors. $5 admission, BBQ meal $5. Woodlawn Farm, Old Route 36, 3 miles east of Jacksonville.

Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 12-13, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm. 50 professional artists with artwork in a variety of mediums. Demos, music, silent auction, food, more. Kids’ Place $1.25 per child. Ranked in “Best 100 Art Shows in the Country” by Sunshine Artist magazine. Free. No pets. carillon-rees.org. 217- 787-3532. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546- 3853.

Chatham Jaycees 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Sep 12,. German food, German draft beers, children’s activities and games from 12-5pm, vendors, live music by The Wendell Brothers and Lick Creek, Oktoberfest Games and more. Free. chathamjaycees.net. 217-414-9637. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11 Sep 13, 8am. Car and motorcycle show, food, craft vendors, 11-mile cruise at 3pm. Free entertainment, $11 for car/ bike show entry. aynproductions.com. Register, aynproductions@yahoo.com or 217-791-1385. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

South Jacksonville Celebration Sep 10-12, 6pm Thu, 6:30pm Fri, 10am. South Jacksonville celebrates with Little Miss and Mister Pageant Thu, 5K Glow Run on Fri, parade Sat at 10am, concert in the cornfi eld with Charlie Daniels Band, Broseph E. Lee on Sat night, more. southjacksonville. org. South Jacksonville, 245-4803.

Traditional Music and Bluegrass Festival Sep 11-12, 10am-4pm Fri-Sat. Midwest musicians perform with instruments such as mountain and hammer dulcimers, fi ddles, banjos, guitars, etc. Plus cloggers and clogging demonstrations. Free. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Books & Authors

Living in the Country: Poems by Robert Frost Sep 10, 7pm. Performed by Robert Seufert and Sherri Mitchell. Free. The Old School Museum, 110 E. Cherry St., Winchester, 742-8090.

Spoken Word

Southtown Poetry Slam Sep 13, 7-10pm. Open mic, featured performances by Scott Faingold and Aubrey Puyear, poetry slam competition, more. Supports Sala Creative Association. $5. Black Sheep Cafe, 1320 S. Eleventh St., 847-428- 0562.

SPW Poetry/Open Mic Sep 16, 6-8pm. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

Theater & Comedy

Cabaret Sep 10-12, 17-19, 7:30pm Thu- Sat. Story of the relationship between Cabaret dancer Sally Bowles and writer Cliff Bradshaw. Set in Berlin during the Nazi rise to power. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. sThe Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Music: General Events

Brass Transit Sep 12, 7:30pm. Toronto’s dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight Chicago tribute band. Show covers all the hits from Chicago’s golden age, 1969-1976. Tickets $25-40, $5 school-age kids.kirklandfi nearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318. Capital City Mens Chorus Sep 13, 20, 5:30-7pm. Open to any male with a musical interest that is 18 years of age or older. tccmc.org. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters Sep 13, 4pm. A tribute to the music and life of Karen Carpenter by singer, playwright Lisa Rock and her 6-piece backing band. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Come to the Cabaret Sep 12, 7pm. Choral concert features Broadway hits performed by talented musicians such as Jim Leach, Michael Mohr, Lindsey Rudd, Katie Schuermann, Addie Gramelspacher, more. Supports Basket of Hope. Free, donations accepted. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Concert in the Cornfield Sep 12, 6pm. Featuring Charlie Daniels Band and Broseph E. Lee. Part of South Jacksonville Celebration. $20. southjacksonville.org. Concert in the Cornfi eld, 200 Comfort Dr., Jacksonville.

Gospel Sing Sep 12, 6-8pm. Featuring the choirs of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kumler United Methodist Church, Third Presbyterian Church, Brian Morgan of First Baptist Church. Refreshments 5-6pm. 217-522-8618. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St., 523-2046. Joe Arview Sep 12, 6pm. Popular countrygospel singer and pastor from Southern Illinois in concert. Love offering. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black Ave., 522-6631.

Music in the Park Sep 13, 4-7pm. Free outdoor concert featuring Americana and bluegrass music by The Deep Hollow and The Blue G’s. Concessions for purchase. 544- 1751. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

Outdoor Cowboy Church Sep 13, 3-8pm. With Mark and Pam Fisher, New Jerusalem Singers, Paul Summers, Clementine Memorial Band with Dan Wilson. Food, concessions, love offering taken. Clementine Memorial Church, 2075 N. 11th St., 638-1648.

The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet Sep 11, 7pm. Bluegrasscountry-gospel concert. Sandwiches, fellowship at 5:30pm. Love offering. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 544- 3207. Dance Bobby Remack Sep 11, 8pm. Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Rockballet Presented by Springfield Ballet Company Sep 12-13, 8-10pm Sat, 2-4pm. A vivid, exciting mix of adventurous choreography, memorable music by Downstate and high-intensity dancing. $30 adult, $28 senior, $18 student/ child. springfi eldballetco.org. 217-544-1967. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Art & Architecture

Artist’s Book Exhibition Opening Sep 11, 5:30-7:30pm. Opening reception for a unique collection of alternative artist’s books. Light refreshments. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Fall Fashion Show and Meet the Artists Sep 11, 5-8pm. Itty Bitty Fashion Truck, fashion show, meet textile and jewelry artists, wine, snacks, more. Free. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Free Downtown Artisan Walk Sep 12, 11:30am-1pm. Guided Downtown Shop Hop and Art Walk to 12 specialty shops, plus a fall fashion show. Free. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Let the Words Fall Out Sep 10, 14-17, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu. Interactive installation by Brytton Bjorngaard, UIS assistant professor of digital media and Springfi eld graphic designer, artist. On display through Sep 17. uis.edu/ visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Nellie Knopf Opening Reception and Gallery Talk by Louise Bone Sep 12, 6-8pm. Art Association of Jacksonville celebrates 100 years since acquiring the David Strawn Art Gallery. Mrs. Louise Bone, curator of the Nellie Knopf exhibition, gives gallery talk at 6:30pm. On display through Sep 27, 4-6pm Tue-Sat, 1-3pm. Free. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-9390.

Quilt Show Sep 11-12, 12-7pm Fri, 9am- 7pm. Part of Mount Pulaski’s Annual Fall Festival. See new and antique quilts on display. Vote for your favorite quilt. Music by Madd Hoss Jackson 8-12pm. Free. Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site, 113 S. Washington St., 792- 3919. Spectrum Exhibition Sep 10-23, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Tranquil + Vibrant Sep 10-12, 15-19, 22-23, 12- 7pm Tue-Sat. Exhibit features artwork by Sheri Ramsey (pastel), Debra Nickelson- Smith (ceramic sculpture and jewelry) and Priscilla M. Kluge (watercolor). Free. prairieart.org. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Film & Television

Free Films: Route 66’s Best Sep 10, 6:30-8pm. 217-725- 9058. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.

Children’s Corner

Church Survivor Challenge Sep 12, 2-5pm. For kids. Clementine Memorial Church, 2075 N. 11th St., 638-1648.

Civil War Tech: The Telegraph Sep 13, 10am. Children ages 8-12 learn all about the telegraphand its impact over the past 150 years, decode messages from the Civil War, use replica telepgraph machines. Free. Reservations, presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844. Story Time at the Museum Sep 14, 10-10:30am.For ages 3-5 and caregivers. Free. museum.state.il.us. 217-782- 5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 12, 11am-3pm. 217-782- 5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 11, 18, 8-10pm Fri, 8-10pm. Enter observatory from southeast corner, Brookens Library. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.

Nature

Bird Hike Sep 12, 19, 8am Sat, 8am. Spot migrating birds during hikes led by Kevin Veara. Free to birders of all skill levels. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Composting Sep 10, 5:30pm. Learn how to compost leaves and other fall plant debris. Hosted by University of Illinois Sangamon- Menard Extension. Free. 782-4617. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St., Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.

Leaf and Tree Identification Hike Sep 13, 1:30pm. Naturalists lead hikes to collect at least 25 types of leaves. Designed for school age children and their leaf collections. Reservations, 529-1111. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Monarchs and Me Sep 12, 19, 10am-12pm. Learn about the monarch butterfl y, its life cycle and annual migration to Mexico. For ages 8-10. Registration required. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Straw Bale Gardening Sep 10, 5pm. Learn about straw bale gardening, a great option if you have poor soil quality, limited garden space or limited mobility. Free. 217-782-4617. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St., Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.

Environment

Sustainable Connections Sep 16, 5:30-7pm. Connect with people and talk current issues. sustainablespringfi eld. org. 217-220-6206. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St., 525- 6399. Lectures & Meetings Association of Information Technology Professionals Sep 15, 5:30-8pm. Scott Brown, MCP, MCTS from Levi, Ray and Shoup, presents the topic: “When Good Email Goes Bad”. Program free at 6:45pm. Meal $15. 217-971-7005. Top Cats Chill and Grill, 3211 Sangamon Ave., 528-4201.

Capital City Toastmasters Sep 16, 23, 12-1pm. Weekly meeting. Develop communication and leadership skills to foster greater selfconfi dence and personal growth. Visitors welcome. toastmastersclubs.org. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Catholic War Veterans Meeting Sep 10, 7-9pm. Monthly meeting. post1916.cwv.org. Free. 217-891-8719. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523. Chatham Jaycees Meeting Sep 17, 8-9pm. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 483-4613.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 16, 23, 6:30pm. 13- week program utilizes video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Register, 414- 0126 or griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

LGBT yOUTh Group Sep 11, 18, 6-10pm. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Sep 11, 18, 7am. Every Friday. Visitors always welcome. guywire333@aol.com. 217- 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Bulletin Board

Free Shredding Event Sep 12, 9-11am. Complimentary and secure shredding of out-of-date paper items via shred truck. Free with donation of nonperishable food item for Central Illinois Food Bank. Ameriprise Financial, 2621 Montega Dr., 787-2435.

Kids Klub - Explore the Aquarium Sep 14, 6-7pm.Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Sep 16, 11am-12:45pm.

Featuring Susan Day, owner of Exciting Windows. Speaker Mary Boling of Avon, IN with “Joy Thru the Journey”. $15. 787-8246 or gulleyk8070@ gmail.com. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999.

Volunteer Orientation Program Sep 15, 5:30pm. Two-hour informational session for those interested in volunteer opportunities at the ALPLM. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Wine for Whiskers Sep 12, 12:30-11pm. Live music, open-play bocce ball, more. Walnut Street Winery, 309 S. Walnut St., 498-9800.

Food

APL Chili Cookoff Sep 13, 9am-6pm. Chili cookoff supports local APL. Live music with Cactus Ranch. Food for purchase. Pets welcome. 217-622-6363. Weebles, 4136 N. Peoria Road, 528-3337.

Cajun Style Shrimp Boil Sep 12, 4-8pm. Cajun-style shrimp boil, live music by Jenny Campbell with Borderline. Free. 217-891- 2870. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 529-1221. Canapés at the Capitol Sep 12, 5-7pm. Lawn party featuring delicious food, wine, music by David Cain, dazzling fl oral designs, party favors. Proceeds support the beautifi cation of the downtown square. $100 per ticket, $50 for each additional ticket. Tickets, bit.ly/OSCfundraiser. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

Hog Roast Sep 12, 12-7pm. Supports Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, Inc. Donations. chathamlegion.com. 217-341-7521. American Legion Post 759, 206 W. Chestnut St., Chatham, 483-4084. Illinois Stewardship Alliance Harvest Celebration Sep 13, 5-9pm. Renowned chefs prepare 1-2 small plates using fresh, local ingredients from central Illinois farmers. $75 single, $750 table of 10. ilstewards.org. 217-528-1563. The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 12, 16, 19, 23, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays feature entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Politics

U.S. Cuba Relations: Will This Thaw Continue? Sep 10, 7:30pm. Presentation by Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre, a noted author, activist, journalist and professor. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073. History

Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 12, 1-3pm. Two hour, 8-mile bicyle tour of Lincoln and other historical sites in Springfi eld. Post-ride cookout at the Lincoln Depot courtesy of Noll Law Offi ce. Free. spfl dcycling.org. 217-698- 7626. Noll Law Offi ce, Lincoln Depot, 903 E. Monroe St., 414-8889.

Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment: Border War Event Sep 12, 10am-4pm. Living historians display and explain equipment, weapons and uniforms used by Illinois National Guard soldiers during the 1916 Border Campaign, in pursuit of Pancho Villa in Mexico. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Latin Americans: Relating Diversity, History, Experiences and Assimilation in the US Sep 14, 7pm.Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at UIS, professor Hinda Seif, moderates a lively discussion that will give the audience a better understanding of the cultural, ethnic, social and political background of Latin America. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Pets in the White House Sep 12, 11am-2pm. Learn about pets that have lived in the White House. Bring your pet for exercise, demonstrations, crafts, treats and more. Free. Union Square Park, 212 N. Sixth St.

Pursuing Pancho Villa Sep 12, 10am-4pm. Military Museum Living Historians display equipment, uniforms, weapons used by more than 10,000 Illinois Guard Soldiers in the 1916 Border Campaign. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Sangamon County Historical Society Event Sep 15, 5:30-7pm. A history of Sangamon County’s electronic communications, telegraph to television. Presented by Joe Armstrong and Mitch Hopper. Free. sangamonhistory.org. Carnegie Room, 217-525- 1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Spirits of the Civil War

Sep 12. Performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Larry Werline portrays Ulysses S. Grant. Ted Henry portrays Joseph Hooker. The two Civil War generals refl ect on the war, their lives and Abraham Lincoln’s leadership. Free. Lincoln’s Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

Health

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Sep 15, 22, 6:30-8pm. Support for those affected by a mood disorder, including friends and family. Free. 217-761-4710. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Free HIV Testing Sep 10-11, 14-18, 21-23, 12- 3pm Mon-Fri. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528- 5253. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Sep 10, 17, 6:30pm Thu, 6:30pm. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816- 1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. W., 525-1866.

Men’s Urologic Health: What Every Man Should Know Sep 14, 5:30-7:30pm. Local urologists discuss the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), urination problems, erectile dysfunction. Men and women welcome. Free. memorialmedical.com. 217- 788-3333. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314. Sports & Fitness

43rd Annual Capital City Century Sep 13, 7am-5pm. Distance options of 10 to 100 miles over fl at to slightly rolling terrain. Food stops, SAG service and a post-ride party at the Knights of Columbus on Meadowbrook. $17 and up. Register, spfl dcycling.org. 217-899- 9175. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Jr. Blues Preseason Game Sep 11, 7:05-9:30pm. Springfi eld Jr. Blues vs. the University of Illinois’ Mens Hockey Team. Tickets free in advance or $5 at door. jrblues. com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.