Holiday Happenings
Labor Day Ducky Derby Sep 4, 10-11:30am Mon. Ducks start at $5 each. Free admission to spectators. rmhc-centralillinois.org. 528-3314. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.
Fairs & Festivals
Atlanta Fall Festival Sep 7-9. Downtown Atlanta, IL, 103 SW Arch St., Atlanta.
Crime Stoppers Hangar Party Sep 3, 2-8pm Sun. Enjoy live music by The Deep Hollow and The Shenanigans plus Dick Levi’s collection of classic cars and motorcycles. Food and drinks available for purchase. $5 admission. cashfortips.us. 622-9547. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 788-9200.
Greenview Labor Day Celebration Sep 4, 8am Mon. Family-friendly celebration features fl ea and farmers market, parade at 10am, Route 97 Cruisaders Car Show, live music, kids activities, food for purchase and more. Free. 968-7043. Village Square, Greenview.
Route 66 Labor Day Fall Celebration Sep 1-2, 5-10pm Fri, 8am-10pm Sat. Live music, shopping, vintage classic car display, antique tractor and engine display, food for purchase, grand parade, BBQ contest and more. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Elkhart.
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show Sep 2-3, 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.
Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Sep 2, 12-5pm Sat. Enjoy craft beer and cider, fresh oysters, offerings from several food vendors, live bands and more. Admission. sobfestival.com. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.
Books & Authors
Book Sale Sep 8, 3-7pm Fri. Hosted by Friends of the Sherman Public Library. Free admission. shermanlibrary.net. Seaney’s Greenhouse, 100 Corvette Dr., Sherman, 496-2496.
Theater & Comedy
The Wiz Sep 1-3, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Hit Broadway musical and recipient of seven Tony Awards. Directed by Craig Williams II. $18, $20. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Music: General Events
19th Annual Prairieland Chautauqua Sep 2-4, 4-9pm Sat-Mon. Event schedules TBA. Catered dinner available for purchase at 6pm each evening. jacksonvilleil.org. 245-2285. First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jacksonville, 243-6445.
Bluegrass Music Sep 8-9, 6-10pm 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.
Carillon Concert Sep 2, 2-2:30pm, 6:30-7pm Sat. Enjoy a wide variety of classical, folk and popular music performed by master carillonist Carlo van Ulft. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Carillon Concert Sep 3, 2-2:30pm, 6:30-7pm Sun. Enjoy a wide variety of classical, folk and popular music performed by master carillonist Carlo van Ulft. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Carillon Concert Sep 6, 6:30pm Wed. Enjoy a wide variety of classical, folk and popular music performed by master carillonist Carlo van Ulft. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853. Chris Janson Sep 6, 8pm Wed. Outdoor concert on the BOS Plaza featuring American country music singer-songwriter Chris Janson. $17, $27, $41. theboscenter.com. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Funny Songs about Peace and Justice Sep 6, 7pm Wed. By comedic minstrel Roy Zimmerman. $20 or pay what you can. aluuc.org. 801-2698. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585- 9550.
Lowder and Manning Aug 31, 12-1pm Thu. Part of the Artist on the Plaza outdoor concert series presented by the Springfi eld Area Arts Council. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams. The Allen Family Sep 3, 6pm Sun. Gospel concert. Love offering. allenministries.com. 416-3029. Beardstown Church of the Nazarene, 919 Jackson St., Beardstown, 323-1614. UIS Chamber Orchestra Aug 31, 5:40-7:30pm Thu. Open to all students, faculty, alumni and community members. uis.edu. 217- 206-6240. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.
Dance
Country Dance Sep 6, 7-11pm Wed. Country dance session. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560. Country Dance Sep 1, 7-11pm Fri. Country dance session. 3 members; $5 non. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560. Country Dance Sep 8, 7-10:30pm Fri. Country dance session. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560. Dance for Hope Sep 8, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.
Dance for Hope Sep 1, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.
Kevin Turner Sep 8, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday Night Dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.
Ruckus Sep 1, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. 789-4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard road, 523-7523.
Art & Architecture
Behind-The-Scenes Discussion: Gene Tanta Sep 6, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. Discussion with visual artist Gene Tanta, who paints portraits of assassinated political fi gures and others whose visions were ended prematurely. Free. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.
Gene Tanta Opening Reception Sep 1, 5-7:30pm Fri. Opening reception for “Face to Face,” an art exhibition by poet and artist Gene Tanta. Artist talk at 6pm. Music by pianist Chung-Ha Kim. Free. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.
Interconnectivity Opening Reception Sep 8-9, 6-9pm Fri-Sat. Exhibition features artwork that interprets the term interconnectivity along with music by Timothy Donavan Russell. Free. thepharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.
Ladies Only Yarn Wall Art Sep 1, 7-9pm Fri. Use a dowel rod and various colors of yarn to create a unique piece of art. BYO snacks and drinks. $15 includes all materials. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.
Meet Pottery Artist Cathy Hawkinson Sep 1, 5-8pm Fri. Featuring local pottery artists Cathy Hawkinson. Free. studioon6thart.com. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.
My Abstract Life Aug 31. Art exhibition by Jan Sorenson Hill. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.
Opening Reception for 2017 Faculty Exhibition Sep 7, 5:30-8pm Thu. Exhibiting artists include Brytton Bjorngaard, Shane Harris, Allison Lacher, Mike Miller and Jeff Robinson. On display through Sep 21. uis.edu/visualarts/gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.
The World of the Invisible Opening Reception Sep 1, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Paintings by Ukranian artist Lyubov Momot. Show curated by Rosina Neginsky. On display through Sep 30. Free. springfi eldart. org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Washington Park Historic Photography Display Aug 31, Sep 2-3, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun. Annual photo display features images of Washington Park dating back to the park’s creation in 1902. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546- 4116.
Children’s Corner
Mama & Toddler Community Helper Crafts Aug 31, Sep 1, 10:30-11:30am Thu, 1:30- 2:30pm Fri. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815- 931-8841.
Parents Night Out Sep 2, 6-8:30pm Sat. Kids age 6-12 play, swim, dance and enjoy story time. Bring your swim suit. Pajamas welcome. Pizza available $1 per slice. $10 members, $20 public. springfi eldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.
Zooper Edventures Sep 2, 1-3pm Sat. Theme-related games, crafts, zoo discovery walk, and other fun learning activities for ages 5-6. Advance registration required. $13 resident, $15 non. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Science
Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Sep 6, 7-8:30pm Wed. Dr. Amy McEuen, University of Illinois Springfi eld, presents Prairie Restoration and the Challenge of Maintaining Earth’s Biodiversity on a Changing Planet. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.
Lectures & Meetings
Adult Children of Alcoholics Sep 5, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo. com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.
Breakfast Optimist Club Sep 1, 8, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.
Capital Area Woodworkers Club Meeting Sep 6, 6:30-8pm Wed. Scheduled program is “Building a Nantucket Fan Back Chair” by Michael Mitchell. Free. cawspi.org. 416-1819. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706. Financial Peace University Sep 6, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. Nine-week Dave Ramsey program takes participants through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $102.30. daveramsey.com. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
GriefShare Sep 5, 6:30pm Tue. Non-denominational grief-recovery program utilizes video seminars, a workbook and a support group environment. Two-hour sessions weekly for 13 weeks. $15. 899-9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.
GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 6, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14-week program built around video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.
REBOOT Recovery Course Sep 6, 6-7:30pm Wed. Program helps helps combat veterans and their families heal from the moral and spiritual wounds of war. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
Bulletin Board
Celebrity Bartenders Sep 7, 4:30-7:30pm Thu. Featuring John Milheiser, Mylas Copeland, Jim Langfelder, Chris Kolb, Dave Haney, Mark Vance and Sam Montalbano. In support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 217-547- 1300. The Corner Pub and Grill, 3271 W. Iles Ave., 546-3600.
End of Summer Party Sep 2. lakespringfi eld.org. Springfi eld Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-0158.
Finances 50+ Sep 5, 6-8pm Tue. AARP-hosted program teaches ages 50+ about budgeting and goal setting. Free. RSVP. local.aarp.org. AARP Springfi eld Offi ce, 300 W. Edwards St., 877-926-8300.
First Sunday Midwest Bazaar Sep 3, 8am-4pm Sun. 150+ vendors. $4 adults, free to children under 12. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.
Holiday Camps Sep 4, 8am-5:30pm Mon. One-day camps feature crafts, games, movies, sports and more. Geared for ages 5-22 with disabilities, but all are welcome. Bring a cold sack lunch. $20 per resident, $25 non. springfi eldparks.org. Nelson Center, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.
Labor Day Party Sep 3, 5:30pm Sun. lakespringfi eld.org. Firefi ghters- Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.
Remote Control Jet Rally Sep 8-10, 9am-6pm Fri-Sun. litchfi eldil.com/airport. 899-4679. Litchfi eld Municipal Airport, 1201 US Route 66 South, Litchfi eld, 324-4731.
Vinegar Hill Market Days Sep 6. Mount Pulaski Town Square, Washington Street, Mount Pulaski.
Food
Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Sep 6, 4-7pm Wed. Every Wednesday May-Oct. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. 245- 6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243- 5678.
Friends of the Market Street Dinner Sep 7, 6-9pm Thu. Celebrate the bounty of the Old Capitol Farmers Market under the fall constellations at community tables. $75. downtownspringfi eld.org. 544- 1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 31, Sep 7, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. agr.state. il.us/nightmarket. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jacksonville Farmers Market Aug 31, Sep 2, 5, 7, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh. org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 2, 6, 8am-12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses and more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities and more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.
History
Attention to Detail Sep 2, 10:15am-12:15pm Sat. Tour explores the details and stories of the House that enrich our understanding of art, architecture and the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. Reservations. $20 suggested donation. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.
Of Glass and Wood Sep 2, 1:15-3:15pm Sat. Tour focuses on the details of the House’s amazing art glass collection and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed furniture. Reservations. $20 suggested donation. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.
Auditions
Open Auditions/Crew Interviews Sep 5-6. Open auditions for fall play, Machinal. Call backs on Sep 7. Performance dates are Oct 27-29 and Nov 2-4. uis.edu/ theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.
Health
Doctor Is In: Healthy Eyes for All Ages Sep 6, 6:30-8pm Wed. Dr. Stephen Holland discusses eye care for children, adults and seniors. Free. springfi eldclinic. com. Springfi eld Clinic East, 1025 S. Sixth St., 528-7541.
Faith & Philosophy
Changing the World, One Wall at a Time Sep 8, 7-8pm Fri. 55-minute documentary on denial of education for Baha’is in Iran. Discussion. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.
Undoing Racism: An Ongoing Journey Sep 3, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Sr. Marcelline Koch on anti-racism and antioppression efforts in Springfi eld.
Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.
What Is the Baha’i Faith? Sep 1, 7-8pm Fri. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.
Sports & Fitness
Bike and Hike Days Sep 3, 8am-3pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S.
Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.
Full Moon Trail Run Sep 6, 7:30pm Wed. 2.5- mile nighttime trail run. Free. GetMeRegistered.com. 341- 1785. Lewis Memorial Acres, 399 S. Koke Mill Road.
Grand National Mile Race Sep 3, 1pm Sun. $30 in advance; $40 race week. springfi eldmile. org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Season Championship Sep 1. Grandstand admission $5. lincolnspeedwayil.com. Lincoln Speedway, 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, 732-8770.
Short Track Motorcycle Races Sep 2, 7pm Sat. Short track races at MPA. springfi eldmile.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Workout in the Park Sep 7, 6-7pm Thu. Hosted by HSHS Central Illinois, Springfi eld Park District, FitClub and Scheels. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Gazebo, South Grand Avenue entrance.
