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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Annual Holiday Market Nov 14-15, 9am-5pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. One-stop shopping for holiday gifts, decorations and handmade ornaments. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111. Chatham Holiday on the Square Nov 21, 9:30am-2pm Sat. Parade at 9:30am, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frozen mini golf, crafts, vendors, more. Free. 217-415-3126. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.
Christkindlmarkt Nov 21, 10am-3pm Sat. Various handmade items, bake sale, German beer, wine and food, including brats. 217-793-0139. Engel’s on Edwards, 552 S. MacArthur, 744-0607.
Christmas in the Park Nov 20-21 4-8pm Fri. 9am-3pm Sat. Holiday craft sale featuring Christmas decorations, ornaments, hand-pieced pillows, small themed trees, santas, snowmen and angels. Free admission. 217-626-1738. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2 mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2 mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.
Christmas Sale Nov 19-22, 12-6pm Thu, 10am-6pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat 9am-12pm Sun,. All handmade items by local artisans. jubileefarm.info. 217-787-6927. St. Joseph Parish, 1345 N. Sixth St.
Holiday Extravaganza Nov 21-22, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-2pm Sun. Two-day event features area crafters, artisans. Free admission. 217-824-1677. Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 201 E. Pleasant St., Taylorville, 824-3331. Holly Jolly Christmas Nov 13, 8am-5:30pm Fri-Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun. Live reindeer plus Frozen characters for photo ops on Sunday. Free admission, fee for photos. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.
South Fork Holiday Fiesta Nov 14, 9am-3pm Sat. More than 40 vendors, holiday shop for kids, photos with Santa, bake sale, lunch, more. Free. 217-454-2043. South Fork High School, 612 Dial St., Kincaid, 237-4331.
Springfield Holiday Farmers Market Nov 21, 9am-1pm Sat. 35 central Illinois vendors selling a wide variety of products. Kids’ activities hosted by U of I Extension. Lunch available for purchase. Free. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois.org. 217-528-1563. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
The Caroling Party Nov 17, 7:30am-6pm Tue. Day trip to Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet for dinner and a show to put you in the Christmas spirit. $95 includes transportation, dinner, show. Reserve your spot. ssoci.org. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
38th UIS Annual International Festival Nov 13, 5-8pm Fri. Theme is “World at a Glance.” Festival features talent, food, dress, culture, more from all around the world. Free. uis.edu. 217-206-6678. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 206- 6073.
Woodhaven Hospice Festival of Trees Nov 20-22, 5-8pm Sun, 9am-8pm Sat, 12-2:30pm Fri. Theme: “Christmas Around the World.” Designer trees and wreaths for the holidays. $4 adults, $2 students, $1 under age 6. jacksonvilleil. org. Masonic Temple, 345 West College, Jacksonville, 243-5678.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
ArtLiterations Nov 19, 5:30-7pm Thu. Celebration of art, authors and aesthetically pleasing sounds hosted by the Prairie Art Alliance in the Hoogland Gallery. Featured artist is mixed media artist Kathy Pauley. Featured author is Thea Chesley. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Book Signing and Reading Nov 12, 5:30-7:30pm Thu. Authors John Knopfl e, Barb Olson and Sandy Baksys sign and read from their new books. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311. Rooting: Poems and Short Stories by Robert Seufert Nov 12, 7pm Thu. Robert Seufert, professor emeritus of literature at MacMurray College who has spent 50+ years creative writing. First of three performances in series. Free. oldschoolmuseum. org. The Old School Museum, 110 E. Cherry St., Winchester, 742-8090.
SPOKEN WORD
SPW Poetry/Open Mic Nov 18, 6-8pm Wed. 217-725- 9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.
THEATER & COMEDY
Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln Nov 14, 7:30pm Sat. One-act plays by Ken Bradbury featuring Pam Brown (“Now and Forever”) and Fritz Klein (“The Last Final Measure”). Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 245-3000. Comedian Dr. Gonzo Nov 14, 8:30-10pm Sat. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Comedian Drew Hastings Nov 14, 8-9:30pm Sat. Veteran standup comedian for two decades. An edgy, intelligent, performer. $12.50 cash only at club, prepay online with cc. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.
Great Expectations Nov 19-23, 7:30pm Thu, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, 7:30pm Mon. The Hoogland Teens bring Charles Dickens’ classic novel to life with extraordinary sets and costumes. $14 children, $16 adults. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Improv: Games & Stuff Nov 13, 7:30-9:30pm Fri. Unpredictable, interactive improv games led by Jayson Albright and The Kablooey Group. For fans of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” $10. decaturarts.org. LOFT 125, Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.
Your Swash is Unbuckled Nov 12-13, 8pm Thu-Fri. Presented by LLCC Theatre. Collection of nine short, humorous plays by Jeff Goode. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $10 students with ID. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
MUSIC:
GENERAL EVENTS
Angie Davis Nov 14, 7pm Sat. Gospel concert celebrates release of Angie Davis’ new album “Take Me Deeper”. Free. 217-720-6330. The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St.
Capital City Mens Chorus Nov 15, 5:30-7pm Sun. 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.
Civil War Ball Nov 14, 6:30pm Sat. Featuring musicians from the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band. Callers Connie and Larry Wachtveitl. Period dress encouraged. $12 per individual, $22 per couple. Reservations required, presidentlincoln.illinois. gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782- 5764.
Guitar Concert by William Yelverton Nov 14, 8-9:30pm Sat. Winner of performance award from the Guitar Foundation of America. Has
performed guitar and lute at festivals, concerts throughout the United
States, Canada, Europe and Mexico. $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.
217-546- 2782. Grace Lutheran Church, 714 East Capitol Ave., 522-3965.
Holiday Pops in the Heartland Nov 21, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Festive music, traditional songs to celebrate the season. Illinois Symphony Orchestra plus Illinois State University Concert Choir, Bloomington-Normal Youth Symphony, Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony and more. $20, $40, $60. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Nov 12, 7:30pm Thu. Christmas music with dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting. Created by Grammy Awardwinner Chip Davis. Admission. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Music of the Lincoln Era Nov 17, 5:30pm Tue. A Sangamon County Historical Society program by Lincoln scholar Christian McWhirter and local folk band Wild Columbine. Free. sangamonhistory.org. 217- 525-1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900. UIS Music Fall Chamber Orchestra and Chorus Showcase Nov 20, 7:30-9:30pm Fri. Free. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.
DANCE
BAM Nov 13, 8pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515. Illinois Chapter Po.L.K. of A. Dance Nov 15, 2-5:30pm Sun. Band: Alley Kats. $9 members, $10 non. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. 217-726-0181. Riverton Knights of Columbus, 335 S. 4th St., Riverton, 629-9018.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Artists en Plein Air Nov 14, 8am-5pm Sat. One-day exhibit of plein air watercolor paintings done on location by local artists Jan Sorenson and MarySusan Farmer. Free. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.
Brown Bag Lecture Nov 20, 12pm Fri. Lunchtime lecture by UIS instructor and DEMO Project co-director Allison Lacher, entitled “Installation Art: Environment & Experience”. Free. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631. Free Downtown Artisan Walk Nov 14, 11:30am-1pm Sat. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522- 8006.
Little Flower School Annual Craft Bazaar Nov 14-15, 9am-4pm Sat, 10am-2pm Sun. More than 60 booths full of handmade items. Bake sale, concession stand. Free admission with donation of canned good. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Dr., 529-4511. Look Who’s Painting Nov 13, 6:30-9:30pm Fri. Auction of community personalities’ art projects, social mixer, more. Sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters. $25. bigmagic.org. 217- 243-3821. Bogart’s, 2142 Old State Road, Jacksonville, 245- 5757.
Neo-Surrealism: Third Eye Opening Nov 13-14, 6-9pm Fri-Sat. Pharmacy group art exhibition featuring installation artist and painter Jessica Bingham plus music and visual artist Timothy Donavan Russell. pharmacygallery. com. 217-720-2222. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801-810-9278.
FILM & TELEVISION
“Radicalized” Documentary Screening Nov 15, 6-8pm Sun. The Refuge (Rose City Underground), 136 S. Locust, Pana, 827-9969.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR Nov 13-15, 20-22, Family-friendly revival of Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning educational cartoon. Featuring songs such as “Just A Bill,” “Interplanet Janet” and “Conjunction Junction.” A Springfi eld Theatre Centre White Rabbit production. $12. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
NATURE
Great Horned Owls Nov 19, 7-8pm Thu. Mark Glenshaw discusses the mated pair of wild Great Horned Owls in St. Louis that he has been observing since 2005. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Catholic War Veterans Meeting Nov 12, 7-9pm Thu. 217-891-8719. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.
Central Illinois Numismatic Association Nov 12, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Public invited. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740 .
GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Nov 18, 25, 6:30pm Wed, 6:30pm Wed. 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.
Heads Up Group Nov 15, 1-3pm Sun. Support group for those who have had a head injury plus annual chili potluck. Bring a dish to share. RSVP to 523-2587. Springfi eld Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 523- 0427. Informational Meeting Cape Cod Trip Nov 12, 6-7pm Thu. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason, 528-4035.
Khalaf Al Habtoor Lecturer: Novelist Alice Randall Nov 12, 7pm Thu. Author, professor, songwriter
Alice Randall on Atticus Revisited: Reading To Kill a Mockingbird and Go
Set a Watchman while Black. An exploration of justice, diversity,
peacebuilding, leadership and how literature can challenge us to explore
race relations. 217- 245-3427. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw
Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 245-3000.
Landlord-Tenant Workshop Nov 17, 1-3pm Tue. Discussion of tenant’s rights and landlord’s rights. Includes information on eviction process, code violations, legal rights, Section 8, community resources and a special segment regarding bedbugs. Free. springfi eld.il.us. 217-789-2270. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 South Grand Ave. East, 535-3100 or 888-217- 3505 .
LGBT yOUTh Group Nov 13, 20, 6-10pm Fri. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave., 528-5253.
Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Roundtable Meeting Nov 19, 7pm Thu. Featured speaker is Ms. Katie Spindell, Chairperson of the Lincoln Funeral Reenactment plus goingaway celebration for Ron Clark.
Free. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St., 522-4373.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Nov 18, 7pm Wed. Meetings held each month on fi rst Saturday and third Wednesday. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. 217-341- 3125. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407. Sertoma Club Nov 16, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. More information, 546- 2782. 217-494-2099. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 698-6033.
Speaker Ray LaHood Nov 17, 12:30pm Tue. “Making the case for bipartisanship” by former US Secretary of Transportation, central Illinois Congressman, and author of “Seeking Bipartisanship: My Life in Politics” (2015), Ray LaHood. Live interview by Mike Lawrence, Q&A session with audience. TenYearsLincoln.com. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.
Stamp Collecting Club Nov 17, 7pm Tue. Meets third Monday of each month. 217- 546-5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.
BULLETIN BOARD
Grief Support Group, Healing Grief, Finding Peace Nov 13, 20, 10am-12pm Fri. 217-483-1224. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.
Meow Mobile Cat Adoption Nov 14, 11am-3pm Sat. Adoptable cats and kittens from Sangamon County Animal Control. Free. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave. 787-5100.
NSNA Fall Meeting Nov 14, 9-9:45am Sat. Near South Neighborhood Association meeting. Discussion of 2016 neighborhood plans, ideas. All welcome. 217-381-3618. Mel-O- Cream Donut Shop, 227 E. Laurel St., 544-4644.
PFLAG Nov 16, 7-8:30pm Mon. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550. SCHEELS Home Decor Seminar Nov
12, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Learn all about the latest trends in home decor.
Tips, treats and more. Free. scheels.com/events. Scheels, 3801 S.
MacArthur, 726-6330.
Springfield Christian Women’s Connection (CWC) Luncheon Nov 18, 11am-1pm Wed. Bobbie Furr of Coal City presents her talk “Love Starved - Love Satisfi ed.” $15. 787-8246 or [email protected]. 217- 787-1870. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.
Springfield Social Club Nov 18, 5:30-8:30pm Wed. Sponsored Charity is Eastside Pride. Requested donations are new and gently used coats, hats and gloves for kids and adults. Brickhouse Grill and Pub, 3136 W. Iles Ave., 546-2745.
Trivia Night Nov 13, 7pm Fri. Doors at 6, trivia at 5. $10 per person, up to 8 per team. Mulligans available for purchase. chuck.frost7@gmail. com. 217-473-8034. The Old School Museum, 110 E. Cherry St., Winchester, 742-8090.
Trivia Night V Nov 14, 7-10pm Sat. Snacks/ drinks available. $10.00 per person, up to 10 people per table. Reservations, 364-4626. Fountain of Life Methodist Church, 302 South St., Buffalo, 364-5433.
Workshop on Procrastination and Clutter Nov 12, 4:30-8pm Thu. Presentation by speaker Rita Emmett, author of four books on procrastination, clutter and time management. Register, cec99. org. 217-473-1790. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St., Jacksonville.
HISTORY
‘Vietnam: A Catalyst of Change’ Nov 18, 11:30am-1:30pm Wed. Panel of speakers, moderated by MarkDePue, discusses their Vietnam-era experiences and the war’s impact on their lives and on today’s society. UIS Lunch & Learn Series. $23. Reservations, uis.edu/advancement/alumni. 217-206-6058. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.
Illinois in the Civil War Nov
16, 6-7pm Mon. Tom Emery on Illinois’ role in the Civil War, including
topics such as leading Illinois generals and regiments, homelife in
Illinois during the Civil War, Civil War prisons in the state, more.
Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce,
Chatham, 483-2713.
USA vs Cuba: A Love Story Nov 16, 6pm Mon. In-depth examination of Cuban/American relations before and after US involvement as well as through the Castro regime, plus his outlook for future relations. By professor Dr. Mario Masvidal Saavedra, University of the Arts in Havana, Cuba. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.
AUDITIONS
Tick, Tick... Boom! Nov 14, 9-11am Sat. 2pm callbacks. A Springfi eld Theatre Centre production. Directed by Jeremy and Sara Goeckner. Perfomance dates: Jan 15- 17, 22-24. More information, jeremygoeckner.wix.com/ ticktickboom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
HEALTH
Depression/Bipolar Disorder Support Group Nov 17, 24, 6:30-8pm Tue, 6:30-8pm Tue. 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. GROW in Illinois Mental Health Nov 12, 19, 6:30pm Thu. 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.
Lunch Hour Nov
18, 6pm Wed. Guests will have $2.15 in simulated money to purchase real
items and make their own “school lunch”. Screening of 2014 documentary
Lunch Hour by director James Costa to follow, plus nutritional panel and
Q&A session. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. 217-206-8507. Student
Life Building Gym, One William Maxwell Lane, 206-6600.
Memory Loss Conference for General Public Nov 14, 8:30am-2:15pm Sat. Discuss
latest dementia and Alzheimer’s research and treatment options, learn
about the use of the arts in the care of dementia patients and ways to
maintain brain health. Registration. siumed.edu/alz. 217-545-7199. Hope
Church, 3000 Lenhart Road, 787-1446.
Memory Loss Conference for Professionals Nov 13, 8:30am-4:30pm Fri. For health care professionals. Discuss latest dementia, Alzheimer’s research, learn about the use of the arts in the care of dementia patients, gain better ways to communicate with patients with dementia. Registration. siumed.edu/alz. 217-545-7199. Hope Church, 3000 Lenhart Road, 787-1446.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
‘Christ in the Culture:
The Star Wars Saga’ Nov 18, 6:30pm Wed. Discussion about the morals, values, theology promoted in the fi rst six movies of the Star Wars saga. trinity-lutheran.com. 217-522- 8151. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Abe’s Trail Trek Nov 15, 10am Sun. 5K, 10K and 15K trail runs. Rolling terrain, along Sangamon River, across bridges, up and down more than 150 steps. Registration at triharderpromotions.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
Jr Blues Armed Services Appreciation Night Nov 13, 7:05-9:30pm Fri. Joint color guard from Illinois National Guard pre-game, soldiers to be honored during game. $12 adults, $8 ages 12 and under. $5 active and retired military with ID. jrblues.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589. Fighting Illini Basketball Nov 15, 21, 23, 7pm Sun, 7pm Sat, 7pm Fri, 7pm Mon. springfi eldpc3.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.
Jr Blues Teacher Appreciation Night Nov 14, 7:05-9:30pm Sat. Recognition of teachers during game, intermission games, more. $5 admission for teachers, school staff with ID’s. jrblues. com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.