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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze Sep 19-20, 26-27, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 6pm Sun. Open weekends Sep 5 through Oct 11. $5. auburn-umc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn, 438-3126.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Clayville Fall Festival Sep 19-20, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun. Artisan demonstrations, historic building tours, kids’ crafts and games, vendors, reenactments, period music, entertainment, food and refreshments. $5, $3 ages 6-12, under 6 free. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Corn Festival Sep 19, 11am-6pm Sat, 12-6pm Sun. A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze, games, pumpkin painting, human pumpkin chucking and food. auburn-umc.org. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn, 438-3126.

Fall Fest 2015: Out of this World Sep 19, 11am-3pm Sat. Pumpkin decorating, hay rack ride, magician, petting zoo, NASA training camp, DJ, food, more. Free. The Hope Institute for Children and Families, 15 East Hazel Dell Lane, 585-5120. Jubilee Farm Fall Festival Sep 19, 10am-3pm Sat. Food, music, games for young ones, baked goods, crafts, pottery, sustainable info, honey bees, adopt-a-pet, trails. Free. jubileefarm.info. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 787-6927.

Kite Up the Park - Chatham Kite Festival Sep 19, 10am-4pm Sat. With the Chicago Kite Company. More than 1,000 kites. Kite fl ying, demonstrations, and new kid-friendly activities from genHkids. Free. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

Petersburg Harvest Fest Sep 18-19, Fri-Sat. Friday features food, fun, entertainment. Saturday features parade, activities, street vendors, car show, live music. 217-415-4378. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.

Rib Festival Sep 20, 12-5pm Sun. Great BBQ, live music. hillprairiewinery.com. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford, 635-9900. St. Mary Fiesta Sep 18-20, 5-10pm Fri-Sun. St. Mary Catholic Church, 108 W Adams St., Taylorville, 824-8178.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Adventure Time with Jamie & Emily Sep 19, 2pm Sat. Play the new strategy card game, Adventure Time Card Wars. Ages 8 and up. Registration required. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

ArtLiterations Sep 17, 5:30-7pm Thu. Celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds hosted by the Prairie Art Alliance. Featured author Rosina Neginsky. Featured artist Debra Nicholson Smith. Music by Mark Russillo. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Back to Hogwarts Sep 20, 2pm Sun. Get sorted into a house, participate in a scavenger hunt, more. Children’s event; space limited. Pre-registration required. barnesandnoble.com Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy, 546-9440.

Book It Sep 23, 7-8:30pm Wed. Two Springfi eld authors will discuss their new books and offer them for sale. Authors Sandy Baksys and Kathy Heyworth. Refreshments to follow. Free. ileshouse. org. 217-652-7302. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492-5929.

Sherlock Holmes Society Annual Potluck Picnic Sep 19, 12pm Sat. Potluck plus viewing and discussion of Basil Rathbone portraying Dr. Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon and Sherlock Holmes in Washington. Bring dish to share. Free. sherlock.lolopop.org. 217- 620-0042. Adjoining Homes of Betty Washko and Bill and Mary Denham, 36 and 40 Westwood Terrace, 546-8387.

Used Book Sale Sep 19-20, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun. Thousands of books and miscellaneous items such as magazines, prints, art supplies. more. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

THEATER & COMEDY

Cabaret Sep 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.. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Laughter Like Medicine To Soul

Sep 23, 6:30-8:30pm Wed. Clean Christian comedy night hosted by Mike Pittman. Free. abundantfaith.org. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave., 585-4000.

MUSIC:

GENERAL EVENTS

A Night Of Praise Sep 19, 6:30-9:30pm Sat. Music from Markethio Sangster, Jamar Scott and FORWARD, plus Josiah Williams and spoken word from Liz Warneck. Free. abundantfaith.org. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave., 585-4000.

LLCC Recital Series: Russel Brazzel Sep 20, 4pm Sun. Co-founder and music director of the Springfi eld Classical Guitar Society, Russel Brazzel, performs “Classical Guitar Music: Classical to Modern.” Free. Trutter Center, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

The Lesters, The Chosen Ones Sep 18, 7pm Fri. Family-style concert celebrates America. $10. Tickets, 899-0000. Grace Southern Baptist Church, 302 W. Wright St., Virden, 965-5692.

The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series Sep 19, 8pm Sat. Remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. Featuring several singers in arias, duets and ensembles with piano accompaniment. $45+. sangamonauditorium.org Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Tom Wopat Sep 20, 7pm Sun. One of entertainment’s most versatile artists. Played Luke Duke on Duke’s of Hazzard. Live show features songs from his new album, I’ve Got Your Number, featuring arrangements of great American songbook classics plus contemporary songs. $35 advance; $40. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

DANCE

Eddie Korosa Sep 20, 2-5:30pm Sun. Members: $9, Non: $10. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton Knights of Columbus, 335 S. 4th St., Riverton, 629- 9018. Marilyn Ferry Sep 18, 8pm Fri. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 19-20, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun. More than 70 regional and national artist booths, live art demonstrations, vendors, live music, more. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Enos Park Home Tour Sep 19, 1-5pm Sat. Self-guided tour of historic homes in Springfi eld’s oldest neighborhood. Wine and cheese reception held 4-7pm in Sculpture Garden. $10. epnia. com. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Mexican Muralists: Public Art for Social Transformation Sep 21, 6pm Mon. Open discussion with Latino artist Eric J. Garcia, who was inspired by the Mexican Mural Movement that took place in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries. 217-206- 8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Needle in a Haystack Sep 19, 8:30am-4pm Sat. Participate in fi ber art activities such as knitting, quilting, spinning and more. $40 full day, $25 for half day. 786-2432. Trutter Center, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Spectrum Exhibition Sep 17-25, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun. A sampling of the broad range of art and artifacts found in the ISM’s collections of fi ne and decorative arts. On display through Sep 25. Free. museum.state.il.us. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Tranquil + Vibrant Sep 17-19, 22-26, 29-30, 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

Shower Sep 17, 6-9pm Thu. Screening of 1999 dramedy directed by Zhang Yang, winner of Best Picture and Best Director at the 2000 Seattle International Film Festival. Film discussion led by Joy Yang Jiao. Part of LLCC’s East Asia Film and Lecture Series. Free. Trutter Center, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Monarch and Me Camp Sep 19, 26, 10am-12pm Sat. 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.

SCIENCE

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 18, 25, 27, 8-10pm Fri, 7-10pm Sun. 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

Volunteer Steward Orientation & Appreciation Sep 22, 6-8pm Tue. Open to current or future Adams Wildlife Society volunteers. Take a hike with Brian “Fox” Ellis and the Adams Wildlife Staff. Chili, drinks, sweets, stories post-hike. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

ENVIRONMENT

Waterfowl in Central Illinois Sep 17, 7-8pm Thu. Talk by Heath Hagy from the Illinois Natural History Survey. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Roundtable Meeting Sep 17, 7pm Thu. Featured speaker Dale K. Phillips, Superintendent of Lincoln Home National Historic Site, on “The Battles of Baton Rouge and Port Hudson”. Free. 217-546-8065. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St., 522-4373.

SSCI 48th Annual Meeting Sep 17, Thu. Catered dinner, annual business meeting, installation of offi cers and members of the Senior Services of Central Illinois Board of Directors. $15 Reservations required. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St., 528- 4035.

Springfield Ski Club Happy Hour Sep 17, 5-8pm Thu. Learn more about the ski, travel and social club. Free. springfi eldskiclub.org. Driftwood, 11 Old Capitol Plaza West, 572-1906.

Typewriters, Tape Reels and Social Media

Sep 17, 11:30am-1:30pm Thu. Discussion led by Randy Eccles with Illinois Issues editor Jamey Dunn and retired WUIS station manager Brad Swanson on the ever-changing business of radio, entertainment and print news media. Part of UIS Lunch and Learn Series. $23 per person. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

BULLETIN BOARD

International Day of Peace Prayer Sep 21, 7:30-8am Mon. “Partnerships for Peace: May Peace Prevail in Springfi eld and Throughout the World”. Free. 217-546-6216. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528- 4311. Springfield Theatre Centre Trivia Night Sep 19, 7pm Sat. Doors 6pm, trivia 7pm. Questions, reservations, 741-3605. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

FOOD

Local Flavors Dinner at Danenberger Vineyards Sep 17, 5-9pm Thu. Danenberger Family Vineyards, 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, 488-6321. Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 19, 23, 26, 30, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat. 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.

HISTORY

Evening with the Creators: David Kneupper Sep 17, 6:30pm Thu. Presentation by award-winning composer and sound designer for theme parks, museums and new media. David Kneupper’s projects include Universal Studios, the Walt Disney Company, Six Flags, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and more. Reception to follow. $12.50 general, $11.25 members. Reservations, PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782- 5764.

The Enos Family: A Brief History Sep 19, 2pm Sat. Talk by Marc Anderson, the fourth greatgrandson of Pascal Enos. Part of Enos Park Home Tours. Free. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

The Roberts Court Turns Ten Sep 17, 6:30pm Thu. Constitution Day 2015 celebration. Professor Jason Mazzone analyzes the fi rst decade of the Roberts Court and offers predictions about where the Supreme Court and the Constitution are headed. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries. 217-206- 8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

HEALTH

5k-Harvest Fest Run/Walk Sep 19, 7-10am Sat. 217-553- 5981. Historic Petersburg IL.

FREE HIV Testing Sep 17-18, 21-25, 28-30, 12- 12-3pm Mon-Fri. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Toastmasters Humorous Speaking & Table Topics Competition Sep 19, 1-3pm Sat. Free. toastmasters.org. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Lavender Springs Spa Retreat

Sep 19, 12pm Fri. Spa-themed retreat focuses on the Book of Psalms and includes worship, Bible study and time for discussion, laughter and quiet refl ection. Hosted by New Mission Church of God. $10. Reservations, newmissionchurchofgod@gmail. com. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.

Church Women United in Springfield Sep 22, 9:30am Tue. Monthly meeting. CWU is a racially, culturally diverse ecumenical women’s movement that seeks to promote fellowship, prayer, justice and world peace. Open to all women. 629-8881. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Jr. Blues Preseason Game Sep 18-19, 7:05-9:30pm Fri, 5:05-7:30pm Sat. Springfi eld Junior Blues vs. Lindenwood University. Doors open at 6:05, puck drops at 7:05. Free in advance, $5 at door. jrblues. com Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Memorial SportsCare Women’s Biathlon Sep 20, 8am. A non-competitive women’s event to encourage healthy living. 12 miles of biking on gently rolling hills followed by 3.1 miles (5K) of mostly fl atcourse running. USAT sanctioned.memorialmedical.com/Medical- Services-Programs/SportsCare/ Womens-Biathlon. Memorial SportsCare, 4550 West Iles Ave., 757-7849.

Springfield Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sep 19, 8:30am-12pm Sat. 3.2-mile walk. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and more. ct.alz.org/ springfi eld2015. 217-801-9352. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Transplant Services 5K Run/Walk Sep 19, 9am Sat. Hosted by Memorial Transplant Services. $25 per adult, $15 per child 12 and under. 757-7835. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.