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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Boo Brew and View Oct 31, 5:30pm.Double feature of Friday the 13th (original) and Zombieland under the stars plus costume contest, food and drink for purchase. Pre-party at 5:30, fi lms at 7:30. Bring chair and blanket. Free, tickets required to enter. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745- 3000.

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 30-31, 6:30pm Fri-Sat. Boo Crew Haunted House, 6500 Jett Road, Rochester, 502-9177.

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.

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. Phoenix Center Paranormal Investigation Oct 31, 7:30pm-12am.Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 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.

Trunk or Treat Event Oct 31, 5-7pm.Weatherproof event in school gym. Table-to-table trick-or-treating. trinity-lutheran. com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Great October Days Oct 31, 2-4pm.Exotic animal petting zoo, horse rides, face and nail painting, infl atable games, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, music, food, photo booth, more. Free. springfi eldfi rst.org. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

Third Annual Fall Festival of Learning Nov 1, 12:30-5pm.For healthcare professionals who work with oncology patients. Special presentations on colorectal cancer, radiation therapy and skin toxicities and rashes. Hosted by Central Illinois Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. Free. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753- 0702.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Author Talk with Paul McDevitt Nov 4, 6-7pm.Talk with local author, Paul McDevitt. Author of All Came Home. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

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

Rising Up of the Springdale Ladies Aid Society Nov 1, 2pm.Written by local playwright Carole Kennerly. Directed by Leigh Steiner. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

The Importance of Being Earnest Oct 30, Nov 1, 5-7, 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.

The Rocky Horror Show - Live Oct 29-31, 8pm Thu-Sat, 11:59pm Fri-Sat. Survival kits available for $5. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Aduki Quartet Oct 30, 8:30pm.Lime Street Cafe, 951 S. Durkin Dr., 793- 1905.

Capital City Mens Chorus Nov 1, 8, 5:30-7pm Sun, 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.

Goosebumps Organ Concert and Electronic Light Show Oct 31, 7-8:15pm. Extraordinary concert featuring electronic lighting effects, dramatic dance. Evocative, spooky classics performed via Brombaugh Opus 35 pipe organ. Dress all in black, all in white or in costume. Free. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Halloween Concert Oct 29-30, 7:30pm Thu, 6pm, 8pm.Halloween concert performed by the Millikin Percussion Ensemble. Halloween costumes encouraged. $8. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin’s Shilling Hall, Decatur, 424-6318.

Halloween Eve Bonfire Oct 30, 5-8pm.Bonfi re, hot dogs, smores, live music by Naughty and Nice. westofwise. com. 217-362-6003. West of Wise Winery, 14096 State Highway 97, Petersburg.

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.

School of Music Student Recital Oct 29, 2pm.Free. Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, 217- 420-6636. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur.

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

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Autumn... and Other Delights Oct 29-30, 10am-5pm Thu-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 Oct 31, 2pm.Costumes encouraged. $5. AtTheLegacy. com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Discovery After Dark Oct 30, 7pm.See the zoo in a different light during a guided, nocturnal tour. Advance registration required. Residents: $6 adults, $4 children. Non: $8.50 adults, $6.50 children. hensonrobinsonzoo.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

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.

NATURE

Bat Week Celebration Oct 31, 10am-12pm.Study the importance of bats via hands on activities such as bat house building. Free. 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.

ENVIRONMENT

Tactical Urbanism Nov 4, 6pm.Sustainable Springfi eld presentation highlights men and women that have demonstrated strong leadership and innovation in sustainable ideas downtown. Featuring Lindsay Record, Erin Svendsen, George Sinclair and Katie Davidson. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AAUW Diversity Event Program Oct 29, 7-9pm.217-899-1906. Sikich LLP, 3201 West White Oaks Dr.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Nov 4, 11, 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.

Holiday Fun & Flair Nov 2, 9am.Springfi eld Civic Garden Club November meeting. Special guest Megan Henley Brown of Trendsetters Design Inc. in Chatham. Free to public. scgc-il.org. 217-553-6898. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Identity Theft Prevention Nov 3, 6-7pm.Fraud and scam prevention presentation by Lanae Clark, Illinois Comptroller’s offi ce. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

LGBT yOUTh Group Oct 30, Nov 6, 6-10pm. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.

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 30, 7am.Every Friday. Visitors always welcome. [email protected]. 217-546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

BULLETIN BOARD

Grief Support Group, Healing Grief, Finding Peace Oct 30, Nov 6, 10am- 12pm.217-483-1224. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

HISTORY

African American Historical Tour of St. Louis Nov 7, 7:30am-6pm.Threehour interactive tour with actors in costumes and characters who portray St. Louis personalities that left their mark on history. $85, includes lunch. 217-786-2432. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

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.

Torchlight Halloween Hike and Wiener Roast Oct 30, 6-9pm.A spooky hike, pumpkin carving and wiener roast at the Lincoln Log Cabin. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 402 South Lincoln Hwy Rd, Lerna, 345- 1845.

Veteran Experience-LTC Bernie Goulet, Army (Ret.) Nov 7, 3-4pm.Goulet served in the Army during the Korean War and will discuss his experiences in Korea. Free to public. kwnm.org. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 523-7230.

HEALTH

Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Nov 3, 10, 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 29-30, Nov 2-6, 9-11, 12-3pm Mon-Fri. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Nov 5, 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

Christ. Community. Coffee. Nov 1, 8, 9-10am Sun, 9-10am.First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760. 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

Girls on the Run ‘Star Power’ 5k Nov 7, 10am.Family-friendly festival at 8:30am features face and hair painting, activities, photo ops. 3.2- mile race at 10am. Postrace activities until 12pm. Advance: $30 adults, $20 youth. Day of: $35 adults, $25 youth. GOTRcentralillinois. org. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Halloween Night Oct 31, 7:05-9:30pm. Springfi eld Jr. Blues vs Topeka Roadrunners. Costume contest and trick-or-treating with players post game. Doors at 6, game at 7. Advance: $8 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. jrblues. com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589. Jr. Blues Pink in the Rink Oct 30, 7:05-9:30pm.jrblues. com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.