HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Annual Holiday Market Nov 12-13, 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.

Memorial Service

Nov 12, 2:30pm. In remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Service concludes with laying of the memorial wreath. Hosted by Springfi eld Chapter NSDAR. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

Christmas in the Park

Nov 18-19, 4-8pm Fri, 9-3pm Sat. Featuring Christmas decorations, ornaments, small themed trees, santas, snowmen, angels and more. Free. 217-626-1738. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2-mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2-mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.

Holiday Memorial Service

Nov 15, 6pm Tue. Meaningful celebration of loved ones who have passed away. Attendees encouraged to bring fl ower for or photo of their loved one. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Holiday Showcase

Nov 11-12. Holiday fare, sales and candlelight shopping. 217-632-7089. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.

Memorial’s Festival of Trees

Nov 19-23, 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. Open 4-8pm Thanksgiving Day. More than 200 artistically decorated trees and wreaths, hand-crafted Gingerbread Village, Little Elves’ Workshop craft area, Snapshots with Santa, entertainment, more. $5 adults, $3 ages 3-12, free to ages 2 and under. memorialsfestivaloftrees.com. 788- 4301. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

Memorial’s Festival of Trees Gala

Nov 12, 7-11pm Sat. Black-tie gala features fi rst viewing of 2016 Festival of Trees plus music and silent auction. $100 includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, wine, beer, soft drinks. memorialmedical.com. 217- 788-4301. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

Passavant Holiday Bazaar

Nov 12, 10am-3pm Sat. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 245-9541.

Pet Photo Night

Nov 13, 6:30-8pm Sun. Pet photos with Santa. Free. simon.com. 217- 787-0110. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

Remembering Our Veterans

Nov 11, 9am-5pm. Wreathlaying ceremony, eternal fl ame from Nov 11-19, Portrait of a Soldier showings, dedicate luminaries, more. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 217-558-8844. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Surviving the Holidays

Nov 13, 1-3pm Sun. Two-hour GriefShare seminar lends support and acceptance to the grieving process in a safe, caring environment. Videos, discussion, sharing and more. Free to public. trinity-lutheran.com. 217-899- 9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

Veterans Day Celebration Nov 11, 1:30-3pm Fri. Refreshments plus a special assembly to honor and celebrate local veterans. All veterans invited. Free. oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Dare to Be Different

Nov 12, 9am-4pm Sat. Vintage fair with vendors and fashion show in support of Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. $3 for vintage fair admission; $20 for fashion show admission at door; $15 in advance. The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St., 528- 5100.

Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show

Nov 12-13, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Wood art on display plus vendors, show activities, drawings, seminars and more. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Woodhaven Hospice Festival of Trees

Nov 18-20, 5-8pm Fri, 9am- 1pm Sat, 12-2:30pm Sun. Decorated trees, designer wreaths and swags, centerpieces, food and baked goods, music, entertainment, kids craft corner, more. $4 adults, $2 students, $1 ages 6 and under. jacksonvilleil.org. Masonic Temple, 345 West College, Jacksonville, 243- 5678.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

ArtLiterations

Nov 17, 5:30-7pm Thu. Courtney Wick reads an excerpt from Ted Morrissey’s novel in progress, Mrs. Saville. Plus featured artist Bob Leffl er, music by Ocean State, more. Free. Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Book Signing

Nov 15, 4:30-6:30pm Tue. Book signing with Kathleen Wheeler, author of the dementia-fi ction saga titled Brought To Our Senses.

authorkathleenhwheeler. com. 217-726-5184. County Market, 210 E. Carpenter St., 528-3145.

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Nov 15, 12-1pm Tue. Discussion on Dividing the Union: Jesse Burgess Thomas and the Making of the Missouri Compromise by Matthew W. Hall. Bring lunch. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Coffee House Writing Rituals

Nov 11, 18, 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. 217-899- 5247. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 391-7628.

Poets in the Parlor: Joanne Diaz

Nov 13, 2pm Sun. Poetry reading by noted Illinois poet and author of My Favorite Tyrants and The Lessons. Free. vachellinsday.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524- 0901.

Spoon River Anthology Readings

Nov 13, 1:30pm Sun. Cast members from last summer’s New Salem play My Heart’s Home: Edgar Lee Masters Celebrates the Sangamon Country perform readings from Spoon River Anthology in the Illinois Gallery. Free with museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 782-5764.

Springfield Comic Book Convention

Nov 13, 10am-4pm Sun. Large variety of comic books new and old, plus toys and collectibles. Free. epguides. com/comics. 309-657-1599. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

SPW Open Mic

Nov 16, 6-8pm Wed. 217-725- 9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

THEATER & COMEDY

A Raisin in the Sun

Nov 11-13, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. Based off a book, A Raisin in the Sun was fi rst staged in 1960 and highlights generational differences, race and gender roles and the importance of morality and faith. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Belly Laffs’ Comedy

Nov 17, 7:30pm Thu. Standup comedy by Chris Speyrer, Jeff Govednik, Tim Laffey and host Buddah Eskew. $5 at door. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Comedian Troy Davis

Nov 11-12, 8-9:30pm Fri- Sat. Comedian Troy Davis draws inspiration from his life experiences, especially with his children. $12.50 cash only. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Crimes of the Heart

Nov 11-13, 18-20, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Play follows three sisters awaiting news of their grandfather who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Presented by the Springfi eld Theatre Centre. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Jerry Donovan

Nov 11-12, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Clean comic with an edge makes his debut headlining in Springfi eld. $14, $16. donniebscomedyclub. com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

School of Rock

Nov 11-13, 7:30-10pm Fri-Sat, 2-4:30pm Sun. Brand new musical based on the fi lm written by Mike White starring Jack Black. Presented by Glenwood High School. $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. 217-622-6881. Glenwood High School, 1501 Plummer Boulevard, Chatham, 483-2424.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

SVCO/Youth Symphony Fall Concert

Nov 11, 7:30-9pm Fri. Youth Symphony performs Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” and Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise.” SVCO performs great American music of the past 150 years. $10 adults, $5 students, free to ages 12 and under. svys. org. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

The Gloryway Quartet

Nov 12, 6:30pm Sat. Concert by Southern Gospel quartet. Pre-concert chili supper at 5pm. Love offering. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street, Pleasant Plains, 544-3207.

UIS Music Fall Showcase

Nov 18, 7:30-9:30pm Fri. Featuring the UIS Chorus, UIS Chamber Orchestra and UIS Band. Free. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

DANCE

BAM

Nov 11, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Dinner and Dance

Nov 12, 6pm Sat. 77th anniversary of the James Weldon Johnson Study Guild. $50. Reservations, 698-2780. Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Dr., 546- 4431.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

Cute Creep Exhibit

Nov 11-12, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. On display through Dec 3. Free. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, 711 S. 5th St., 801-810-9278.

Festive Fall Wreaths

Nov 12, 10:30am-1:30pm Sat. Create a festive fall wreath for your home. $30 includes design, materials, help. Preregistration, habitatsangamon.

volunteerhub.com. 217-523- 2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787-7209.

Gallery Lantern Walk

Nov 10, 7:30-9:30pm Thu. Local artist, musician and poet Jeff Williams leads tour of the Happenstance: Found Object Sculpture Exhibition. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Happenstance

Nov 10-11, 12-7pm. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Holiday Craft Bazaar

Nov 12, 9am-4pm Sat. Hand crafted jewelry, art work, fl oral arrangements, wreaths, bake sale and more. Free admission. 217-971-6038. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529-2736.

Paint Nite

Nov 14, 7-9pm Mon. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. $25-45. paintnite.com. Omar’s Latin Fusion Restaraunt, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568.

Paint Nite

Nov 16, 7-9pm Wed. No experience necessary. Ages 21+ only. All supplies provided. $25-45. Registration required, paintnite.com. Fire and Ale, 35 Illini Boulevard, Sherman, 496-2236.

Paint Nite

Nov 10, 7pm Thu. No experience necessary. Ages 21+ only. All supplies provided. $25-45. Registration required, paintnite. com. Arlington’s, 210 Broadway St., 528-1563.

Petrolia Exhibition Opening

Nov 11, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Cut paper installation by Clemson professor Kathleen Thum references the complex transportation of natural gas, oil and water in our industrial landscape. On display through Nov 25. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Sequel Sequence Opening Reception

Nov 11, 6-8:30pm Fri. Opening reception for exhibition by Mark Reamy, who defi es laws of physics by allowing multiple light beams to coexist using 35mm slide projectors and a spinning, semi-translucent disco ball. On display through Dec 10. Free. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Testimony Nov 10-12, 15-19, 12-7pm Thu-Sat. Exhibition is a testament and response to nature featuring oil and acrylic paintings by Jane Frey and inspirational photography by Bob Leffl er. On display through Dec 1. Free. springfi eldart.org. 217-523- 2631. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Tie Them Up Opening Reception

Nov 11, 6-8:30pm Fri. Exhibition featuring video and sculpture by Angela Lopez takes a look at two metaphorical wolves from an old Cherokee tale. On display through Dec 10. Free. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

FILM & TELEVISION

Babette’s Feast

Nov 18, 7-8:45pm Fri. Part of Fall 2016 Foreign and Independent Film Series. Free. uis.edu/studentlife. 217-206- 4703. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206- 6073.

Black Power: The Cry of Jazz

Nov 14, 6pm Mon. Showing of 1959 documentary by Ed Bland connecting jazz to African American history. Moderated by Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky and Kamau Kemayo. Free. uis.edu/ speakerseries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Through a Different Lens Film Series

Nov 10, 17, 6-9pm Thu. Unique fi lms and discussion. Free. llccfoundation.org. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Harry Potter and The Fantastic Beasts

Nov 12, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Learn about the zoo’s fantastic beasts, create a wand, take a potions lesson and take a guided zoo tour with wizarding students. $3 child, $4 adult. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

The Listener

Nov 10, 10am Thu. A special, kid-friendly performance. Musical journey features guest conductor Benjamin Rous and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra along with the Magic Circle Mime Company. $6. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Wild Kratts Live!

Nov 12, 1pm, 4:30pm Sat. Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt activate Creature Power Suits to confront a comic villain in “To the Creature Rescue!” Tickets. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

NATURE

Let’s Talk Turkey

Nov 17, 7-8pm Thu. Ph.D student at the University of Illinois Christine Parker discusses current turkey research in Illinois. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AARP Chapter 195

Nov 14, 12pm Mon. 217-529- 9763. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Nov 16, 12-1pm Wed. “Impact of Land Management Techniques on Invertebrates: Summary of PhD Research” by Tracy Evans, Illinois State Museum Research Associate. Free. museum.state.il.us. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association

Nov 10, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Public invited. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740 .

Grief Support Group

Nov 15, 5-6pm Tue. Curriculum follows the fi ve stages of grief. Ages 12 and up. Free. Advance registration required at MemorialHomeServices.

com/Hospice or 788-3333. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

GriefShare

Nov 15, 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

Nov 16, 6:30pm Wed. 13-week grief recovery 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.

League of Women Voters Springfield

Nov 16, 5:30-7pm Wed. General meeting; new members welcome. Free. INCIL, Myers Building, Fifth Floor, Room 501, 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Roundtable

Nov 17, 6pm Thu. Civil War storyteller Don Chamberlain on “How Railroads Cost the Confederacy the Civil War.” Free. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Overeaters Anonymous

Nov 14, 5:30pm Mon. 12-step meeting. Mondays. 217-369- 0386. Unity of Springfi eld, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.

Overeaters Anonymous

Nov 12, 10am Sat. 12-step meeting. Saturdays. 217-369- 0386. First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, 793-9760.

The Emergence of Power and Influence of Women

Nov 16, 11:30am Wed. Dr. Heather Dell on historical, cultural and societal factors infl uencing growth in women’s power and infl uence. $23 per person, includes lunch.

Registration, cvent.com. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

BULLETIN BOARD

21st Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov 11, 1pm Fri. Reception at 1pm followed by ceremony at 1:30pm featuring American Legion Post 759 Color Guard and others. Free. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

APL Pet Adoption

Nov 11. Cats available from 4-8pm; dogs available from 5-8pm. apl-shelter.org. 217- 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoption

Nov 12. Cats available 12-4pm; dogs available 12-3pm. aplshelter.org. 217-544-7387.

Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Annual Autumn Coin Show

Nov 13, 9am-4pm. Hosted by Central Illinois Numismatic Association. US and foreign coins plus so much more. 70 dealer tables. $1 admission, free to members and ages 16 and under. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

APL Pet Adoption

Nov 13. Cats available 12-4pm; dogs available 12-3pm. aplshelter.org. 217-544-7387.

Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Business After Hours

Nov 17, 4:30-7pm Thu. Connect with other area professionals and gain exposure for your business in a casual atmosphere. $5 chamber members, $15 non. Central Counties Health Centers, Inc., 2239 E. Cook St., 788-2311.

Chill and Build

Nov 12, 10:30am-3pm Sat. Be creative and have fun while helping Habitat For Humanity of Sangamon County end poverty housing. Wear closedtoed shoes. Free. Registration, habitatsangamon.volunteerhub. com. 217-523-2710. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2744 S. Sixth St., 787-7209.

Restyled Furniture Event

Nov 12, 9am-12pm Sat. More than 200 pieces of beautiful and unique furniture, restyled by Wooden It Be Lovely. Free admission. woodenitbelovelydaumc.weebly. com. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., 546-4631.

Rotary South’s Trivia Night

Nov 12, 6-10pm Sat. Cost is $10 per person; 10 person teams. RSVP to [email protected]. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787- 2360.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon

Nov 16, 11-1am Wed. “Thanksgiving” luncheon. Special feature is Charlyn Fargo Ware, Hy-Vee Dietitian. $15. 217-691-7153. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

Veterans Resource Event

Nov 10, 10am-2pm Thu. Veterans resource event with USAA, IL Dept of Employment Security, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, AMVETS and others. Complimentary haircuts, fl u shots, more for vets with VA identifi cation card. Free. co.sangamon.il.us. 217-753- 6680. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523- 7523.

FOOD

Autism Eats

Nov 15, 6-8pm Tue. Judgementfree buffet dinner for autistic kids and their families. $22 adults, $16 kids. Reservations online at AutismEats.org. Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbins Road, 793-1900.

Chili Dinner

Nov 13, 11:30am-6pm Sun. $7 adults, $3.50 children 12 and under. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

HISTORY

A Literary Evening

Nov 12, 7-9pm Sat. Costumed interpreters read from 19th century literature and prose. Wine and dessert reception to follow. $20. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Civil War Saturdays

Nov 12, 10am-4pm Sat. Springfi eld Ladies Soldiers’ Aid Society volunteers give living history demonstrations of the critical work accomplished by women during the Civil War. Free, but $5 per person donation suggested. illinois.gov/ihpa. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

Great War Encampment

Nov 11-12, 1-4:30pm Fri, 9am- 5pm Sat. See a close-up view of life in the trenches of Europe during WWI. Living historians, trench recreation, talks, mock battles and more. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910.

Sangamon County Historical Society Program

Nov 15, 5:30pm Tue. Veteran and author Vincent Speranza shares his experiences in World War II’s Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. sangamonhistory.org. 217-525-1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

HEALTH

Cancer Companions

Nov 14, 6:30-8pm Mon. Nineweek session hosted by Bringing Hope to the Journey, a ministry to current or former cancer patients, their loved ones, friends and co-workers. oursaviorschurch.org. Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

DBSA Central Illinois Support Group

Nov 15, 6:30-8pm Tue. 217- 816-8523. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528- 3407.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

A Course in Miracles

Nov 15, 6pm Tue. 217-415- 5823. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Thoughts on Healing

Nov 13, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Abe’s Trail Trek

Nov 12, 10am Sat. 5K-, 10K- and 15K-trail runs. Rolling terrain along the 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.

Route 66 Half-Marathon/5K/ Mile-Dash

Nov 13, 7am-12pm Sun. Fourth annual race on beautiful, historic Route 66. Registration, racemaker.org. Litchfi eld Skyview Drive-In, 1500 N. Historic Rt. 66, Litchfi eld, 866- 733-5833.

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