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Holiday Happenings

Halloween at the Market Oct 31, 8am-12:30pm. Costume contests for children and dogs, hands-on children’s activities 10am-12pm, demonstration by Chef Michael Higgins, farmers market, more. Coordinated by Downtown Springfi eld, Inc. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. 217-544- 1723. Downtown Springfi eld.

Haunt the Hill Oct 22, 5-8pm. Second annual event with haunted house, food, games, contest, Jacksonville storyteller Mike Anderson. Free. Pleasant Hill Village, 1010 W. North St., Girard, 627-2181.

Haunted Field and Nerf Zombie Battles Oct 30, 5:30-9:30pm. Haunted fi eld and other Halloween activities such as pumpkin painting, games, prizes, face painting, crafts, concessions, trick-or-treating, more. $5-10. goalsindoorsports.com. Goals Indoor Sports, 3604 North Peoria Road, 789- GOAL.

Mall-O-Ween Oct 31, 1-3pm. Safe trick-or-treating, face painting, live music, balloon animals, temporary tattoo parlor and haunted train rides. Parent or guardian required. Free. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 23-24, 30-31, 7pm Fri-Sat. Outside haunted event includes abandoned old graveyard, trail in dark haunted woods plus scenes, scares, special effects. Adults $10, 10 and under $8. terrorontheweb.com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

Trick or Treat Event Oct 23, 5:30-7:30pm. Candy stops at historic houses in Lincoln-era neighborhood, volunteers in period clothing, campfi re reenactment with 114th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry of the Civil War, Cool Cruisers Car Club, more. Free. nps.gov/liho. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 391-3221.

Fairs & Festivals

Back to the Future Fest Oct 24, 11am. Showing of Back to the Future Part I at 11am; Parts 2 and 3 shown over the course of the day. Costume contest, trivia, games, prizes and more during intermissions. 217-737-3975. Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main St., Mason City. 482-9999.

Fall Festival Oct 24-25, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun. Demonstrations of life on the prairie during 1830s Illinois. Costumed interpreters demonstrate daily tasks such as butter churning, candle dipping, soap making, meat smoking, fruit and vegetable preservation. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Jacksonville Mainstreet’s Pumpkin Festival Oct 25, 10am-5pm. Fifth Annual Pumpkin Festival. Free. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Jacksonville Downtown, Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Springfield Jaycees Beer Festival Oct 24, 2-8pm. Beer, wine, spirits. New indoor beer garden. Music by Brooke Thomas and Mark Burnett. $15 advance, $20 at door. illinoistimes. boldtypetickets.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave. 782-6661.

Books & Authors

Community Education Book Club Oct 28, 6-8pm. Part of the Social Justice Leadership Series on Race and Racism in America. Discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. $75. uis.edu/illaps/ community-education. 217-206-7990. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 217-206-6633 info, 217-206- 6605 circulation.

Cultural Code Switching in America: A Reading from Slow Lightning Oct 29, 7pm. Eduardo C. Corral present poems from his collection, Slow Lightning, a text that breaks taboos in embracing minority voices and exploring limitations. Free. uis. edu/speakerseries. 217-206- 8507. UIS Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room, Vachel Lindsay Dr., 206-6600. Theater & Comedy

An Afternoon with Groucho Oct 25, 2pm. 90 minutes of hilarity with award-winning actor/ director/playwright Frank Ferrante portraying Groucho Marx. Accompanied by onstage pianist. $15-30, $5 for school-age kids. eveningwithgroucho.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318. Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Oct 23, 7pm. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Adapted, originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Ages 3 and up. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Miss Saigon Oct 23-25, 8pm Fri-Sun. A Springfi eld Theatre Centre production. Admission. springfi eldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

The Importance of Being Earnest Oct 30, Nov 1, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm. Play by Oscar Wilde. Two young Englishmen create alter egos with hopes of adding some excitement to their lives. UIS Theatre’s fall production. $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 faculty/ staff, $8 students. uis.edu/ theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

Music: General Events

Capital City Mens Chorus

Nov 1, 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.

Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Oct 24, 8pm. An evening of music history with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and cofounder of the legendary band Traffi c. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Goosebumps Organ Concert and Electronic Light Show Oct 31, 7-8:15pm. Electronic lighting effects and dramatic dance heighten the atmosphere at this exciting concert featuring the Brombaugh Opus 35 pipe organ. Dress in all black or all white, if desired. Free. lincolnschurch. org/html/Goosebumps. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Guitars, Gear and Ukulele Clinic Oct 27, 7-9pm. Richard Gilewitz traveling clinic. Two hours of demonstrations, live performances, Q&A session, more. Bring your instruments. Free. rockshopguitars.com. The Rock Shop, 1808 W. Jefferson St., 546-8980.

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Oct 31, 7:30-9:30pm. “Creepy Connections” concert. $15 adult, free to children and students. jaxsym.com. 217- 371-2182. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

The Allen Family in Concert Oct 31, 5:30pm. Springfi eld Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3300 West Jefferson St., 787- 7089.

Dance

Marilyn Ferry Oct 23, 8pm. Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546- 9515.

Art & Architecture

Autumn... and Other Delights Oct 22-23, 28-30, 10am- 5pm Wed-Fri. Watercolor, acrylic, calligraphy exhibit by MarySusan Farmer. On display throughout October, Wednesday-Friday, 10-5pm or by appointment. Free. On The Wall, 23 S. Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-1445.

Strange Matter Art Exhibit Oct 29, 5:30-8pm. Strange Matter, a mixed-media exhibition from Chicago-based artists Sarah and Joseph Belknap. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

Film & Television

Hocus Pocus Halloween Carnival Oct 31, 1pm. Old-fashioned carnival featuring ring-toss, balloon pop, fi sh pond and more from 1-3pm, followed by viewing of Hocus Pocus. $15 advance, $20 day of. AtTheLegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Children’s Corner

Halloween Family Carnival Oct 31, 12-6pm. Carnival booths with prizes and candy, Halloween performances by the Hoogland Kids, Teens and Juniors, “not-so-scary” haunted house, children’s games and activities, more. Family entrance fee: $5. 25 ticket bundle: $20. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 23, 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

Bat Week Event Oct 31, 12-2pm. Celebrate bats. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111. Nature Center Celebration Nov 1, 1-4pm. 50th anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Nature Center. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Owl Prowl Oct 23, 6:30-9pm. Presentation by Illinois Raptor Center followed by a hike on the trails. View live owl up close, learn about their natural history. $10 adult, $5 ages 12 and under, free to kids under 6. RSVP to [email protected]. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

AAUW Diversity Event Program Oct 29, 7-9pm. 217-899-1906. Sikich LLP, 3201 West White Oaks Dr. Adult Undergraduate Programs Open House Nov 3, 5:30-7pm. 877-353- 9622. Brinkerhoff Home, 1500 N. Fifth St.

Brown Bag Lecture Oct 23, 12pm. Lecture by Janet Semanik on the history of the Trutter Museum. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Capital City Toastmasters Oct 28, 12-1pm. Weekly meeting. Develop communication and leadership skills to foster greater selfconfi dence and personal growth. Visitors welcome. 131-3356. toastmastersclubs. org. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Catfish Fishing Seminar Oct 24, 6-7:30pm. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 391-7628.

Coffee Seminar and Cupping Oct 23, 6-7pm. Cup six different coffees and grade them according to SCAA. guidelines. Free. 217-391-7587. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 391-7628. GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Oct 28, Nov 4, 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 Oct 23, 30, 6-10pm. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Retired State Employees Association Meeting Oct 28, 1:30-2:30pm. Monthly meeting. Speaker Brian Wojcicki, Chief Operating Offi cer for Cook-Witter, Inc. Free. RSEA4U.org. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Sertoma Club Nov 2, 12pm. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month on fi rst fl oor next to Bennigans. 217-494-2099. Hilton Springfi eld, 700 E. Adams St., 789-1530. Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Oct 23, 30, 7am. Every Friday. Visitors always welcome. [email protected]. 217- 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting Oct 26, 6:30-8:30pm. Speaker Karen Davis, Springfi eld’s new Economic Development Director. Springfi eldICON.org. 217-528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212. Victim/Survivor Support Group Oct 22, 6-7pm. Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD Illinois, 2070 W. Monroe St. #B, 523- 6233.

Bulletin Board

7th Annual Senior Day Event Oct 26, 10am-1pm. 40 information booths, free giveaways, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, door prizes, Bread of Love meal, more. Hosted by Prairie Council on Aging. Reservations for meal, 479-4619. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville.

Grief Support Group, Healing Grief, Finding Peace Oct 23, 30, 10am-12pm. 217-483-1224. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Ladies Night Out Oct 22, 5-7pm. Complimentary wine, live music, platform barber show by All Star Kutz, retail vendors, more. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 22-25. 13th annual indoor show featuring barns and their American Saddlebred horses and Hackney ponies. Free. midamericahorseshow. org. Coliseum. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Pizza Party for the Homeless Oct 28, 4:30pm. Vinod Gupta hosts complimentary pizza party for homeless persons in honor of his 77th birthday. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St., 523- 2046.

SCHEELS Kids Klub - Halloween Bash & Scavenger Hunt Oct 26, 6-7pm. Indoor Halloween party and scavenger hunt. Ghoulish games and treats for all. Wear your Halloween costume. Free. scheels.com/events. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Shred Day Oct 24, 9am-12pm. Bank of Springfi eld hosting for BOS customers and non-customers at Wabash and Glen Carbon branches. Bank of Springfi eld, 3400 Wabash Ave.

Special Citizens’ Club Policy Breakfast Oct 23, 7:30am. Future of Medicine and Healthcare. Speaker Jerry E. Kruse, MD, MSPH Executive Associate Dean - SIU School of Medicine and Chief Executive Offi cer (CEO) - SIU HealthCare. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Food

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 24, 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.

History

Stay in LA: Temporary Workers and Precarious Duration in Los Angeles Oct 27, 10am. 217-206-8507. UIS Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room, Vachel Lindsay Dr., 206- 6600.

The Injustice of Human Trafficking in Central Illinois Nov 4, 6pm. Talk and discussion by Patricia McKnight, a small town survivor of family human traffi cking, and Dana Pfeiffer, Director of Grounds of Grace, which assists men, women, children involved in human traffi cking. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. 217-206-8507. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Health

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Oct 27, Nov 3, 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 Oct 22-23, 26-30, Nov 2-4, 12- 3pm Mon-Fri, Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528- 5253. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Oct 22, 29, 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.

Faith & Philosophy

The Present Moment as Perfect Teacher Oct 25, 10:30-11:30am. With Rev. Barbara Child. Free. aluuc. org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

The Souls of Animals

Nov 1, 10:30-11:30am. All souls day. “Do animals have souls?” A consideration of various traditions on the subject. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Jr. Blues Faith Night Oct 24, 7:05-9:30pm. Doors 6:05pm; puck drop 7:05pm. Post-game Powerlight Skate with Powerlight Radio Show. Advance tickets: $8 adult, $5 child. jrblues.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Free Platform Tennis Clinic Oct 24, 1-6pm. Free platform tennis instructional clinics Velasco Tennis Center, 2500 S. Grand Ave. W., 753-6225. Jr. Blues Family Night Oct 23, 7:05-9:30pm. Doors 6:05pm; puck drop 7:05pm. Advance tickets: $8 adult, $5 child. jrblues.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.