Holiday Happenings

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 13-14, 7pm. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. $15, $25. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 6500 Jett Road, Rochester, 502- 9177.

Carve for the Carillon Oct 14-15, 11am-4pm Sat-Sun. Help carve, scoop and move pumpkins for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Pumpkins supplied. All ages, abilities welcome. Rain or shine. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 13-14, 7pm Fri-Sat. Enjoy hearsepulled hayrides and/or mount a custombuilt paintball trailer to shoot at zombies and targets. Cash only: $10 or $15 for hayrides only; $20 for paintball only; $25 for combination ticket. riversidestable. com. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Road.

Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch and Farm Oct 14-15, 10am-5pm Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Wagon rides, face painting, barnyard games and animals, corn box and barrel tractor rides, fall treats and more. No admission fee; small charge for certain activities. indianknollpumpkins.com. Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N.1000 E. Road, Mechanicsburg,827-0317.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 13-14, 7-11pm Fri-Sat. Terrifying haunt hosted by Terror on the Square leads visitors into an abandoned cemetery and through the woods. $13 adults, $10 ages 10 and under. terrorontheweb.com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

Fairs & Festivals

Foddershock Festival Oct 14, 11am-7pm Sat. Bags, live music and more. $5. westofwise.com. West of Wise Winery, 14096 State Highway 97, Petersburg, 632-6003.

Oktoberfest Oct 14. lakespringfi eld.org. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 529-1221.

Books & Authors

SPW Open Mic Oct 18, 6-8pm Wed. A Springfi eld Poets and Writers event. Hosted by Thea Chesley, third Wednesday of every month. Free. 544-3611. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 528-1901.

Theater & Comedy

Anything Goes Oct 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Presented by Springfi eld Theatre Centre. Directed by Rich McCoy. $18, $20. springfi eldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Belly Laffs’ Joke Lab Oct 12, 7:30pm Thu. An open mic-style show for more experienced comedians. Free. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Clue: The Musical Oct 13-15, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Family-friendly, live-action version of the internationally popular board game Clue. $15. theatre7.net. 422-7300. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur. Time Stands Still Oct 12-14, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Play by Donald Margulies about an adventurous couple consisting of a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent. Oct 12 is a “pay what you can” performance. $28 adults, $18 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Music: General Events

Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco Oct 17, 7-9pm Tue. Family friendly concert celebrates the Creole culture of south Louisiana with Grammy Award-winning Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience. $22 adults; $14 youth. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Gordon Stewart Oct 13, 7-8:30pm Fri. Scottish organist presents works of Widor, Handel, Bach, Haydn and Carter. Free. wpcspi.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Oct 15, 7pm Sun. Remarkably versatile orchestra features 15 of the fi nest jazz soloists and ensemble players today. Concert led by Wynton Marsalis. $49+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Music at the Museum: Bucky Halker Oct 12, 7pm Thu. Featuring labor music historian and songwriter Bucky Halker. $10 adults; $8 museum members and children under 12. ginridge.com. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Triumphant Quartet Oct 13, 7-8:30pm Fri. Concert by the Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning Triumphant Quartet. Free-will offering. 825- 3817. First Christian Church of Petersburg, 210 S. Eighth St., Petersburg, 632-2533.

Dance

Dance for Hope Oct 13, 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.

Kevin Turner Oct 13, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515. VFW Dance Oct 13, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. 789- 4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.

Art & Architecture

Art for Singles Oct 17, 8-9pm Tue. Our Vibrant Community provides art materials for you to explore while connecting with new friends. Only $5. 331-2027. JP Kellys Pub and Package Liquor, 300 E. Adams St., 753-7933.

Downtown Shop Hop Oct 14, 1-3pm Sat. Guided shop hop and art walk to 12 specialty downtown shops. Reservations appreciated. Free. studioon6thart. com. 494-4134. Studio on 6th, 215 S. Sixth St., 522-8006.

Introduction to Soft Pastels Oct 14, 9am-4pm Sat. Tracey Maras leads attendees through the basics of painting using soft pastels. $35 SAA members; $45 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Ladies Only Coloring Party Oct 13, 7-9pm Fri. BYO snacks and beverages. $5. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815-408- 1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.

Layers Exhibition Oct 12, 12-5pm Thu. Featuring artworks by Debra Nickelson Smith, Rosalinda Post-Lucas and Katherine Pippin Pauley. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544- 2787.

More Alive Than Usual Opening Reception Oct 13, 6-8:30pm Fri. Installation by Thomas Skomski. Exhibition curated by Robert Michael Sill. On display through Nov 4. Free. demoprojectspace.com. DEMO Project, 732 N. Fourth St., 523- 2631.

Open Studio Springfield Oct 16-17, 6:30-9:30pm Mon- Tue. Figure drawing session featuring a clothed model on Mondays. Life drawing session featuring a live nude model on Tuesdays (parent/guardian sign-in required for under 18). Easels, drawing boards and clips provided; bring your own or make use of community drawing materials. All welcome. $15; $10 high school students. Open. Studio.Springfi [email protected]. 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Robert Middaugh: Machines Inherit the Earth Oct 12-18, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features 20 artworks ranging in date from 1964-2005. On display through Feb 11. $5 for adults; free admission to children, seniors, veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Saving John Bunn’s Image Oct 17, 5:30-7pm Tue. Noted Beaux scholar Dr. Tara Tappert discusses Cecelia Beaux’s portraits of Gilded Age men and boys, including prominent local businessman John W. Bunn. Free. edwardsplace.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631. The Big Picture: Large-Scale Paintings Oct 12-18, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun, Exhibition showcases abstract and fi gurative large-scale paintings. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military, veterans. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Film & Television

Blood on the Mountain Oct 16, 6-8pm Mon. Film investigates the economic and environmental injustices that have resulted from industrial control in West Virginia. Free. bloodonthemountain.com. 491- 1298. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900. Short Films Oct 12, 6:30-8pm Thu. View award-winners and favorites from past Route 66 Film Festivals. Free. Food available for purchase. route66fi lmfestival.net. 544- 3611. Z Bistro, 220 S. Sixth St., 522-4049.

Children’s Corner

Healthy Kids Running Series Oct 15, 4pm Sun. Positive, educational and fun introduction to running for ages 2-14. 50-yard dash, 75-yard dash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile and 1-mile options available by age. $35 for fi ve Sundays, Sep 24-Oct 22. Registration, runsignup.com/ hkrswilliamsvilleil. 725-5968. Williamsville Park, Williamsville.

Jump into Fall Oct 14, 10-11:30am Sat.

Kids’ only event for ages 3-5 features fall activities, crafts and yummy treats. $27 residents; $37 non. springfi eldparks.org. 546- 3970. Washington Park Pavilion, 1400 Williams Blvd, 544-1751.

Junior and Senior Naturalists Oct 14, 9am-4pm Sat. Junior naturalists (ages 5-8) meet 9am- 12pm. Senior naturalists (ages 9-12) meet 1-4pm. Registration required. All three sessions: $40 members; $45 non. One session: $15 members, $18 non. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Kids Night Out Oct 14, 6:30-9:30pm Sat. Activities include swimming, art, games dance and more. Bring your swim suit and money for concessions. $10 members, $20 pubic. springfi eldymca.org. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St., 544- 9846.

Mama and Toddler Fall Card-Making Event Oct 12-14, 1:30-2:30pm Thu- Sat. Use various papers, stamps, markers, crayons and more to create fall greeting cards to be delivered to Hickory Glen Nursing Home. Free. pagetwosixtyone. com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.

Mama and Toddler Slime Oct 18, 10:30-11:30am. Kids create slime using various ingredients. Wear old clothes. $6. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815- 408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931- 8841.

Zooper Edventures Oct 14, 1-3pm Sat. Themerelated games, crafts, zoo discovery walk, and other fun learning activities for ages 7-9. Advance registration required. $13 resident, $15 non. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 13, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

Sourcing Lightning Whelk Shell Artifacts Oct 18, 12-1pm Wed. An ISM Brown Bag Series lecture presented by Dr. Laura Kozuch, collections research specialist, Illinois State Archaeological Survey. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Nature

Bird Hikes Oct 14, 8-9:30am Sat. Led by volunteer birding expert Kevin Veara. Open to birders of all experience levels. Binoculars recommended. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Certified Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary Oct 12, 6:30-8pm Thu. Illinois Audubon member Carolynn Benninghoff presents tips and tricks for attracting birds and butterfl ies to your own backyard. Free. ill-inps.org. 971-1615. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Second Saturday Terrariums Oct 14, 9am-12pm Sat. Create your own terrarium with the help of on-site experts. Bring your own vessel or choose one of ours. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.

Lectures & Meetings

2017 Lincoln Legacy Lecture: Lincoln and Education Oct 12, 7pm Thu. Lectures by UIS Professor Michael Burlingame, Illinois Wesleyan Professor Emeritus Robert Bray and veteran Springfi eld educator Paula Shotwell. An ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Free. uis.edu. 206-8171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073. Central Illinois Numismatic Association Oct 12, 7pm Thu. Monthly meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740 .

CIDR’s Snowmobile Club Oct 18, 7:30pm Wed. Meetings every third Wednesday of the month. iasc.com. 306-4751. Bunkers Bar, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 486-5100.

Examining Barriers to Social Change:

Challenges of Youth, Young Adults and Adults to Creating, Impacting and Enacting Reform Oct 18, 5pm Wed. Panel discussion with Tommy Jackson III, Marcus Bright and Utz McKnight on the challenges of youth, young adults and adults to creating, impacting and enacting reform. An ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Free. uis.edu. 206- 8171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Ins and Outs of Medicare Oct 16, 11am-12pm Mon. Presentation by Mitch Hudson an American Republic Insurance Services. Registration required. Free. shermanlibrary.net. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496- 2496.

Leave Your Legacy Oct 14, 10am-1:30pm Sat. Learn to plan, organize and write your personal or family history. Workshop presented by Springfi eld author Ken Mitchell. $25 per person or $35 per couple. 652-0386. Tri-City Public Library, 600 S. Main St., Buffalo, 364-8181.

NAMI Springfield Oct 18, 7pm Wed. Meetings fi rst Saturday (1pm) and third Wednesday (7pm) of the month. For families, caregivers, friends and those with mental illness. Questions, 522-3571. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Sangamon DSA October Social Oct 13, 7-9pm Fri. sangamondsa. org. 320-566-9420. Boones Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St., 679- 3752.

Springfield Backgammon Club Oct 18, 6pm Wed. First time is free; $5 per entry after that. sangamonvalleybackgammon. com. 622-9447. Capitol Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave., 546-2111.

Stamp Collecting Club Oct 16, 7pm Mon. Meets third Monday of each month. 546- 5021. Carpenters Union Hall, 211 W. Lawrence Ave., 528-7571.

Bulletin Board

32nd Annual Mother Jones Dinner Oct 14, 5-8:30pm Sat. Featuring speaker Stephanie Seawell Fortado, Ph.D, of the Labor Center at the University of Illinois at Champaign. 491-1298. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Back to School Trivia Night Oct 14, 6:30-10:30pm Sat. Adults only. BYO food; beer, wine soft drinks available for purchase. RSVP. $10 per person. 303-1650. St. Agnes School, 251 N. Amos Ave., 793-1370.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Oct 18, 11-1am Wed. “Country fair” luncheon features speaker Terri Schmitt and her presentation titled “What is the language of love?” $15. 303-9768. Northfi eld Inn Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

SSHS 50th Anniversary Celebration Oct 14, 11am-2pm Sat. Featuring ceremonies honoring past principals, school tours, food trucks and tents, memorial for fallen Spartans, children’s activities, dunk tank, class challenges and more. Free. sps186.org. Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash St., 525- 3130.

Taste of St. Katharine Drexel Oct 14-15, 5-8pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun. Featuring food trucks, desserts and more. Sacred Heart Church Grounds, 722 S. 12th St., 523-5963.

History

Lafore Lock Pilgrimage Oct 18, 4:30-5:30pm Wed. Pilgrimage to the tomb of Farley “Lafore” Lock on the 99th anniversary of his death in France in WWI. Free. 891-8719. Veterans Memorial Complex, Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1500 Monument Ave.

Wright Concepts Oct 13, 10:15am-12:15pm Fri. Specialty tour led by Larry Betz. $20 suggested donation. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782-6776.

Auditions

A Christmas Chaos Oct 17-18, 6:30-8:30pm Tue- Wed. Auditions will consist of cold readings from script. Cast includes 12 characters. Performances will be Dec 7-8 at The Decatur Club. theatre7. net. Theatre 7, 131 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-2107.

Health

Indulge Oct 12, 6-8pm Thu. Enjoy refreshments, treats, music and pink fashion with the women of Springfi eld and Susan G. Komen local affi liates. Free. simon.com. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.

Faith & Philosophy

Main Baha’i Beliefs Oct 13, 7-8pm Fri. Main Baha’i beliefs presented and discussed. Public invited. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness

Celebrate Sound, Don’t Walk in Silence Oct 14, 10am Sat. Walk in support of the Springfi eld Sertoma Club. Southwest shelter, Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Chef Higgins’ 5th Annual Moonlight Ramble Oct 14, 8-11pm Sat. Eleven-mile bike ride consisting of two loops. Front and back lights required; helmets and additional lights encouraged. Children welcome when accompanied by adults. Hosted by Chef Higgins and the Springfi eld Bicycle Club. Free. 836-9821. Boones Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St., 679-3752.

Glow Yoga4Cats Oct 13, 6-9pm Fri. Glow yoga practice with adoptable cats led by Adrienne Gurley. Open to all levels of experience. $20 advance, $25 at door. yoga4cats.com. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Springfield Marathon, 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon Oct 15. All routes feature beautiful scenery and begin and end on the UIS campus. Registration, springfi eldmarathon. net. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.

Walk for Freedom Oct 14, 4-6pm Sat. Twomile walk around downtown Springfi eld to promote awareness for human traffi cking. All-black attire encouraged. Registration. Free. a21.org. 691-7727. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.

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