FAIRS & FESTIVALS
18th Annual Prairieland Chautauqua Sep 3-5, 4pm Sat-Mon. Modeled after traditional Chautauquas. Includes musical shows, storytellers, communal suppers and evenings with re-enactors representing famous Americans. A fun, educational family event. Free. jacksonvilleil.org. First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jacksonville, 243-5678.
2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show Sep 9, 7-8pm Fri. Hosted by Studio on 6th and the Itty Bitty Fashion Truck. Free. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 494-4134. Annual Fall Festival and BBQ Sep 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Historic Woodlawn Farm, Underground Railroad site, Fall Festival and BBQ. Adults $6, students $4, free to ages 5 and under. Woodlawn Farm, Old Route 36, three miles east of Jacksonville. Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 10-11, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Ranked in “Best 100 Art Shows in the Country” by Sunshine Artist magazine. 50 professional artists with artwork in a variety of mediums. Music, food, more. Free. Kids’ Place $1.25 per child. carillon-rees.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
Family Fun Day Sep 11, 1-4pm Sun. Ronald McDonald House, 610 N. Seventh Street, 528- 3314.
Pleasant Plains Market Days Sep 10, 8am-1pm Sat. Pleasant Plains Market Days, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731.
Prairie Days at CCHS Sep 10-11, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun. Christian County Historical Museum, Near IL Routes 29 and 48 on Morrison Dr., Taylorville, 824-6922.
Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Sep 3, 12-5pm Sat. 100+ varieties of craft beer and cider, fresh oysters, offerings from several food vendors, live bands, more. $20 advance, $25 day of. sobfestival.com. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.
Traditional Music Festival Sep 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Midwest performers entertain on instruments such as mountain dulcimers, bones, autoharps, fi ddles, banjos and guitars. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
BOOKS & AUTHORS Book Sale Sep 9-10, 12-7pm Fri, 9am-12pm Sat. Hosted by Friends of Sherman Library. Free admission. Seaney’s Greenhouse, 100 Corvette Dr., Sherman, 496-2496. Coffee House Writing Rituals Sep 9, 9:30-11:30am Fri. Social hour meet and greet designed to cultivate inspiration for writers. Second and third Fridays of month. $5-10 donation. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 391-7628.
THEATER & COMEDY Comedy Hypnotist Jeff Harpring Sep 10, 7pm Sat. Show features comedy hypnotist Jeff Harpring and Comedy juggler Troy Roar. Volunteer audience members experience hypnosis and star in the show. $15. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Godspell Sep 4-3, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. 2012 iteration of the iconic musical based on the Gospel. Featuring updated musical score. $18, $20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Bluegrass Music Sep 9-10, 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat. Bluegrass musicians play live in the outdoor theater. Traditional, folk and bluegrass musicians invited to participate. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 4000.
Classic Nashville Roadshow Sep 11, 3pm Sun. Jason Petty and Katie Deal perform renowned duets, poignant tunes and classic hits honoring the world’s most beloved country greats such as Dolly, Hank, Patsy and more. $28-32. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Five Star Brass Sep 1, 12-1pm Thu. US Army band performs popular selections during outdoor concert produced by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. springfi eldartsco.org. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams, 753-3519.
Friction Farm Sep 1, 7pm Thu. Concert by modern folk due combines storytelling, social commentary and humor. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.
Labor Day Pops Sep 5, 6pm Mon. Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra 20th annual Labor Day Pops Concert Nelson Park, Decatur, 423-3189. Phil Steinberg Sep 10-11, 12-1pm Sat, 2-3pm Sun. Local vocalist performs the songs of Sinatra and more at the Art Spectacular at the Carillon. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash Sep 10, 7:30pm Sat. Tribute concert to three legendary rock and roll artists. $20-35 adults. $5 school-age kids. kirklandfi nearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424- 6318.
ART & ARCHITECTURE Avez Vous un Crayon? Sep 1, 5:30-8pm Thu. Mixed-media exhibition prompted by the passing of Prince. Created by St. Louis-based artist Lyndon Barrois Jr. Free. uis.edu/ visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206- 6506.
Be Charmed Downtown and Meet the Artists Sep 2, 5-8pm Fri. Visit downtown shops to pick up free items to build an artisan-made necklace. studioon6thart. com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006. Creative Pathways Exhibition Sep 1-2, 8-9. 12-7pm Thu-Fri. Art exhibit featuring work of Roland Folse, Colleen “Cookie” Ferratier, and Rita Young in several media, including ceramics, wood, pastel, and painting. Open through Oct. 6. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.
Ebb & Flow art reception Sep 9, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Art opening featuring handmade paper art. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631. Holding Out for the Post Apocalypse Sep 9, 6-8pm Fri. DEMO Project, a space for contemporary art in Springfi eld, Illinois, presents Holding Out for the Post Apocalypse, a collaborative and site-specifi c installation from artists Jessica Caponigro and Zachary Hobbs. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.
Moonlight on Szczecin Lagoon Sep 9, 6-8pm Fri. DEMO Project, a space for contemporary art in Springfi eld, Illinois, presents Moonlight on Szczecin Lagoon from Bill Conger. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631. Shapes of Influence Sep 1-3. 9-5pm Thur and Fri, 10-3pm Sat. Exhibit showcases the best in contemporary ceramics. On display through Sep 3. Free. springfi eldart. org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631. Washington Park Historic Photography Display Sep 1-4, 12-4pm Thu-Fri, 1-5pm Sat-Sun. Annual photo display features copies of photographs and postcards dating back to the creation of Washington Park in 1902. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
FILM & TELEVISION Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Sep 1, 6pm Thu. Date Night. Free showing of fi lm Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Popcorn included. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454. Free Films - Best Of Route 66 Sep 8, 6:30-8pm Thu. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049. Tuskegee Airmen Rise Above Sep 13-14, 12am Tue-Wed. Traveling exhibit features a 160-degree panoramic movie screen housed in a 53-foot semi trailer showing the fi lm “Rise Above” about WWII’s Tuskegee Airmen. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 788-9200.
CHILDREN’S CORNER Children’s Gourd Program Sep 10, 10am-12pm Sat. Ages 8-12 craft their own gourd birdhouse. All instructions, materials included. $20 per member, $25 non. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.
SCHEELS Kids Klub - Explore the Aquarium Sep 12, 6-7pm Mon. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
SCIENCE
Otherworldly: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Sep 2, 5-7:30pm Fri. Family-friendly event features interactive green screen experience, create fantasty art, see featured artist demos plus face painting, a Magic: The Gathering display, collective displays, movie showings and much more. decaturarts.org. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.
The Magic of Monarch Butterflies Sep 10, 10-11am Sat. Learn all about monarch butterfl ies. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.
NATURE Bird Feeder Cleaning Sep 10, 10am-1pm Sat. Wild Birds Unlimited, MacArthur Blvd, 544-5781.
Leaf ID Hike Sep 11, 1:30-3pm Sun. Garden naturalists identify and distribute leaves of at least 25 tree species. Hikes geared toward students with leaf collection projects. $5 per person; free to members. Reservations. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.
Money DOES Grow on Trees! Sep 8, 6:30-8pm Thu. Learn about the value of trees in our communities.
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Breakfast Optimist Club Sep 9, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646. Camera Club Sep 1, 7pm Thu. First and third Thursdays, 7pm. Visitors always welcome. For more information, call 546-5021 or email [email protected]. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.
Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting Sep 7, 6:30-8pm Wed. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 553-0097. Computer Optimization and Repair Seminar Sep 13, 6-9:30pm Tue. Learn about the tools and techniques that computer experts use to fix and optimize computers. $285 per person. llcc.edu. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, 524-6749.
Depression Era Glass Club Sep 6, 6pm Tue. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900. GriefShare Sep 6, 13, 6:30-8:30pm Tue. 14-week program utilizes video seminar series, workbook and sharing time as participants work through their stages of grief. Register, 899-9418 or [email protected]. griefshare.org. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
GriefShare Sep 7, 14, 6:30pm Wed. 13- week program utilizes video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Registration, 414- 0126 or griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
Heated Discussion: Global Warming Sep 13, 11:30pm Tue. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073. North Grand Association Monthly Meeting Sep 1, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Open to public. Free. Goodenow (Former Lincoln Library), 719 N. Grand Ave. E., 638-1938. Overeaters Anonymous Sep 5, 12, 5:30pm Mon, 5:30pm Mon. 12-step meeting. Mondays. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 369-0386. Overeaters Anonymous Sep 3, 10, 10am Sat. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369- 0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.
Sertoma Club Sep 5, 12pm Mon. Noon, fi rst and third Monday of every month. Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd., 546-2782.
Single and Parenting Sep 7, 14, 5:30pm Wed, 13-week program uses video presentations, group discussions and personal Bible study on relationships and parenting. Registration, Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 685-8099. Springfield Civic Garden Club Sep 12, 9am Mon. 217-522- 4415. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.
Truth Telling: Promoting Healing, Change and Joy for the Movement Sep 9, 3pm Fri. Dr. David Ragland shares motivation, history and successes of the Truth Telling Project and presents documentary footage of testimonials from Ferguson. Free. uis.edu/speakerseries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.
BULLETIN BOARD Crafter Treasure Sale Sep 9-10, 4-8pm Fri, 8am- 2pm Sat. Sale of materials and tools used in crafts. Free. springfi eldceramicsandcraftsclub. org. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfi eld St., springfi eldceramicsandcraftsclub. org. CrimeStoppers Hangar Party Sep 4, 4-10pm Sun. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and view Dick Levi’s private collection of classic cars and motorcycles. $10. cashfortips.us. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 622-9547.
SIU Fertility and IVF Center’s Sixth Annual Party Sep 11, 3-6pm Sun. Petting zoo, photo booth, craft projects, PAW patrol characters, bounce house and face painting for patient families. Registration: [email protected] or 545-8000. Free. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 545-8000.
FOOD Illinois Products Farmers’ Market Sep 1, 8, 4-7pm Thu, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street-party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. illinoisproductmarket.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661. New Berlin Farmer’s Market Sep 8, 4-7pm Thu. Second and fourth Thursday of each month from May through Oct 13. Free admission. nbacdl.org. Wabash Park, New Berlin, 717-4408.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 3, 7, 10, 14. 8am-12:30pm on Wed and Sat. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses, more. Enterainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities, more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.
POLITICS Information Night Sep 7, 6-8pm Wed. Representatives from the local boards are available to assist those interested in seeking election to public offi ce. Free. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr., Rochester, 498- 9557.
HISTORY Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 10, 1-3pm Sat. Noll Law Offi ce, Lincoln Depot, 903 E. Monroe St., 698-7626.
HEALTH Adopt-A-Day Blood Drive Sep 5, 10am-5pm Mon. Central Illinois Community Blood Center, 1999 Wabash Ave., 241-1139.
DBSA Central Illinois Support Group Sep 6, 13, 6:30-8pm Tue, 6:30- 8pm Tue. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 816-8523. Great Steps 4NF 5K Run/Walk Sep 10, 9am-1pm Sat. Event features 5K walk/run followed by a kids-only color run. Plus face painting, DJ, bounce house, bake sale, food, more. Race: $20 adults, $12 ages 4-10, free under 3. Manners Park, South Main Street, four blocks south of square, Taylorville, 824-6049.
Mental Illness Support Group Sep 3, 1pm Sat. Family support group meeting with the Springfi eld Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illiness (NAMI). First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.
Osteoporosis Protection For Life Sep 13, 6:30-8pm Tue. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 546- 9171.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY A Course in Miracles Sep 13, 6pm Tue. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 415-5823. Are You a Closet Republican and Don’t Know It? Sep 4, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presented by Posy Robertson and Mick Bray. Free. aluuc. org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
DeWitt County Farm Crawl Sep 4, 10am-5pm Sun. Spend 30-60 minutes on tours and activities at each of three family farms in DeWitt county. 2-10 minutes of drive time between each farm. dewittcountyfarmcrawl.com. Triple M Farm: Mariah’s Mums & More, LLC, 16727 Airport Road, Clinton, 898-0706. Fourth Annual Worship Arts Explosion Sep 10, 5pm Sat. Local community church Mime, praise dance and step ministries. Hosted by Fresh Visions Community Church. Free-will offerings accepted. Cherry Hills Baptist Church, 2125 Woodside Rd, 717- 5755.
Men’s Breakfast Sep 10, 8am Sat. Men’s Breakfast, featuring Woodworking with Raymond Brown. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
National Day of Moral Action Sep 12, 11am Mon. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St, 801-2698.
Out of the Darkness Walk Sep 10, 2-4pm Sat. Support research, advocacy, education and support for survivors of suicide loss. Free. Springfi eldWalk.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 312-890-2377.
Paws and Remember Pet Memorial Event Sep 10, 10am Sat. Event honoring the pets we have lost and celebrating those still in our lives. Pet remembrance ceremony, blessing of pets, K-9 unit demonstrations, children’s activities, therapy dog, more. Free. roselawninfo.com. Roselawn Memorial Park, 1735 S. Camp Butler Road, 525-1661.
SPORTS & FITNESS 44th Annual Capital City Century Sep 11, 7am-5pm Sun. Distance options of 10-125 miles over fl at to slightly rolling terrain. Food stops, SAG service, post-ride party. Register, spfl dcycling.org. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 899- 9175.
Jr. Blues Preseason Game Sep 9, 7:05-9:30pm Fri. Preseason hockey. Springfi eld Jr. Blues vs. Lindenwood University Lions. Free in advance, $5 at door. jrblues.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.
Jr. Blues Preseason Game Sep 10, 6:05-9:30pm Sat. Springfi eld Jr. Blues vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Free in advance. $5 at door. jrblues.com. 217-525- 2589. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.
Jr. Blues Preseason Game Sep 11, 4:05-6:30pm Sun. 217-525-2589. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.
Men’s Celts Rugby Sep 1, 8, 13, 5:30-7:30pm Tue and Thu. Practice every Tuesday and Thursday through Oct 27. New players of all skill levels welcome. No experience necessary. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J. David Jones Pkwy, 544-1751.
MMRD/CCH Fresh Meat Program Sep 6, 13, 7-9pm Tue, 7-9pm Tue. New skaters practice with Mayhem and Hooligan roller derby skaters every Tuesday night, allowing them to learn quickly about the sport plus roller derby culture and community. Bring mouthguard. MidStateMayhemRollerDerby. com. $5 admission; gear rental for $5. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr., 546-4543.
Round-The-Town Golf Tournament Sep 10-11, 7am-12pm Sat- Sun. Springfi eld Park District’s annual golf tournament. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 700 E. Lake Shore Dr, 786- 4111.
Run, Walk, Bike, Skate Club Sep 1, 8, 5:45-6:45pm Thu. All levels of riders, walkers, runners, skaters welcome. Free. scheels.com/events. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
Short Track TT Motorcycle Races Sep 3, 7pm Sat. World’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series. springfi eldmile. org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 632- 0277.
Springfield Mile Sep 4, 1pm Sun. Motorcycles race a 1-mile oval track. $30 advance, $40 race week. springfi eldmile.org. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 632-0277. Women’s Celts Rugby Sep 7, 12, 14. 5:30-7:30pm Wed, 5:30-7:30pm Mon. Practice every Monday and Wednesday. New players of all skill levels welcome. No experience necessary. Through Oct. 27. celtsrugby.com. Kennedy Park, 3101 J. David Jones Pkwy, 544-1751.
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