Holiday Happenings

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 19-20, 7pm-12am Fri-Sat. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. Children’s matinee Oct 20 from 3-6pm. $17 general, $20 blackout, $30 VIP. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 11083 Buckhart Road, Mechanicsburg.

BOOtique Oct 20, 10am-2pm Sat. Families are invited to pick out complimentary Halloween costumes for their children. Hosted by the Lincoln Land Community College Honors Program. Free. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

DIY Costume T-Shirts Oct 19, 6-7:30pm Fri. Bring a T-shirt to be painted, cut apart or otherwise remade into your favorite costume yet. Inspiration and decorating supplies provided. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Dr., Rochester, 498-8454.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 19-20, 7pm Fri-Sat. riversidestable.com. Riverside Park area, Two blocks north of Dirksen on Peoria Road (turn west).

Halloween Hustle 5K Oct 20, 8:30am-12pm Sat. In support of Helping Hands of Springfi eld. $30. helpinghandsofspringfi eld.org. 522- 0048. Lincoln Park, Fifth Street and Sangamon Avenue, 544-1751.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 19-20, 6:30-9:30pm Fri-Sat. See illuminated jack-o-lanterns carved by community members and local artists. Food vendors on site. Rain or shine. $7 adults; $5 ages 4-11; free to ages 3 and under. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Spooktacular Evening with Abe Oct 20, 6:30-8:30pm Sat. Enjoy creepy characters “haunting” the museum, eerie lighting and special effects, music, refreshments, crafts, games, prizes, DJ, photo booth and more. Reservations. Free to ALPL Foundation members and guests; $10 for the whole family for nonmembers. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. 557- 5589. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 19-20, 7-11pm Fri-Sat. A unique haunting experience featuring terrifying scares, elaborate graveyard sets, ghost illusions, realistic special effects and creepy details. Brought to you by the crew that has had a top haunt in Illinois for 25 years. terrorontheweb.com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

The Great Pumpkin Grab Oct 21, 10am-3pm Sun. Child-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fun activities. Carved pumpkins available to take home while supplies last. $2 per trick-or-treater; free to parents/ chaperones and children under 3. carillon-rees.org. 546-4116. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Trail of Terror Oct 20, 7-11pm Sat. Haunt is spread out across nearly 10 acres of wooded landscape in the Haunted Woods of Creek Hill. $5 nightly pass; $10 fast pass. Mt. Auburn.

Books & Authors Jan Gingold Book Signing Oct 20, 11am-1pm Sat. Springfi eld native Jan Gingold signs her acclaimed book, The LaVonne Houlton Compendium. Free to attend. 520-577-2095.

Prairie Archives Antiquarian Booksellers, 522 E. Adams.

Pondicherry Lodge Sherlock Holmes Society Oct 20, 9-11am Sat. Discussion of The Adventure of the Abbey Grange. Free. sherlock.lolopop.org. 546- 8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 726-6330.

Seldom-Seen Photos and Seldom-Told Stories of Rochester Township Oct 18, 6:30pm Thu. Rochester authors Ray and Pam Bruzan share stories, photographs and historical artifacts acquired after publication of Cotton, Violins & Shots in the Night: A Timeline Visit to Rochester, Illinois. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Dr., Rochester, 498-8454.

Third Thursday Reading Series Oct 18, 6-8pm Thu. Open mic at 6pm, reading by featured reader Dan Guillory at 7pm. Free. twelvewinters.com. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496-2496.

Theater & Comedy Bonnie & Clyde Oct 19-21, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A thrilling and sexy Tonynominated musical featuring a non-traditional score and combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music. Admission. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Comedian Charlie Wiener Oct 19-20, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat. $15 general; $17 VIP. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Edwards Place Murder Mystery Oct 19-20, 6:30pm Fri- Sat. Featuring dinner and entertainment. $40 SAA members, $45 non. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Silent Sky Oct 19-21, 7:30pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun. The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 UIS faculty/staff, $8 college students, $6 ages 17 and under. uis.edu. UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, 206-7529.

Young Frankenstein The Musical Oct 19-21, 7:30pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun. A Broadway adaptation of the Mel Brooks film. $15, $10 students. theatre7.net. 422-6161. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur, 422-7300.

Music: General Events

Diana Krall Oct 19, 8pm Fri. “Turn Up The Quiet World Tour” by multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

ISO’s Bicentennial Celebration Oct 20, 7:30pm Sat. A concert by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

LLCC Choir Concert Oct 24, 12:15-12:50pm Wed. Featuring a holiday Pentatonix arrangement, selections from The Greatest Showman and Walt Disney fi lms, a Mozart choral masterpiece and popular American folk songs. Free. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Moller-Fraticelli Guitar Duo Oct 24, 7:30pm Wed. Part of the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival. Free. ic.edu. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

MDSO Masterworks II Concert Oct 20, 7:30pm Sat. Program features 20th century composers whose music paints a vibrant portrait of what it means to be American. $10, $15, $20. kirklandfinearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Music at the Market Oct 20, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

St. Andrew’s Society Bonfire Oct 20, 5-10pm Sat. Bonfi re with music. Hosted by St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois. Free. centralillinoiscelts.com. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546- 8881.

The Christian Gospel Singers Oct 24, 10am Wed. Every Wednesday. All are welcome. 303-2422. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Dance Dance for Hope Oct 19, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every third Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture

6x6 Art Raffle Oct 18, 6-8pm Thu. Explore a wall fi lled with stunning miniature artworks in all media created by local artists of all ages and skill levels. Free admission. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Art and Soul: Silent Art Auction and Fine Craft Show Oct 20, 6:30-9pm Sat. Featuring music, dancing, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Presented by the Individual Advocacy Group in support of adults with developmental disabilities. $5. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801- 810-9278.

Art of Illinois Exhibition Tour Oct 18-24, 3-4:30pm Thu- Wed. Co-curated by Wendy Greenhouse and Sharon Darling, Art of Illinois features pieces dating back 750 years through the present day. Registration. Free. illinoismansion.org. Illinois Governor’s Mansion, 410 E. Jackson St., 782-6450.

Meet Artist Greg Luttrell Oct 20, 12-2pm Sat. Meet artist Greg Luttrell from Manhattan Leather Designs and view his scary, handcrafted, sculpted masks made of leather. Free. christystudios.com. 773-235-5600. Christy! Studios, 2501 W. Wabash Ave., 546-0953.

Redefining Oct 18-20, 23-24 12-7pm Thu-Sat, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed. Exhibit features the work of Dick Folse, Sheri Ramsey and Bob Dixon. On display through Nov. 1. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Children’s Corner Fall Night Out Oct 20, 6:30-8pm Sat. Featuring a weenie roast, hayrides and campfire songs. Free. lscacamp.org. Lake Springfield Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 529-2625.

The Nature of Art Oct 21, 2:30-3:15pm Sun. Help us search for animals and plants hidden in the decorative arts exhibits. Tour is designed for families with children ages 3-12. Registration. Free. illinoismansion.org. Illinois Governor’s Mansion, 410 E. Jackson St., 782-6450.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 19, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, at 7pm or @UISObservatory on Twitter. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 206-6605.

Nature Bird Hike Oct 20, 8-9:30am Sat. Join local birder Kevin Veara for seasonal migratory bird hikes. Open to birders of all skill levels. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Secret Lives of Sandhill Cranes Oct 18, 7-8:30pm Thu. A presentation by Matt Hayes. Free. springfieldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544- 2473.

Lectures & Meetings Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Oct 23, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Oct 19, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Emotional Support Group Oct 22, 6-7pm Mon. Meets every other Monday. Free. burstingbubbles.org. 335- 2961. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

Financial Peace University Oct 24, 6:30-8pm Wed. Nineweek study by Dave Ramsey teaches participants the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $109. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Oct 24, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14- week, Christ-centered, Biblebased support group seminar open to those who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

How To Preserve Family Photos Digitally Oct 22, 6-7pm Mon. A presentation by Megan Klintworth, iconographer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Illinois Prairies: A Sense of Place Oct 18, 6:30pm Thu. Presentation by Professor Charles Schweighauser.pspld.com. Prairie Skies Public Library District Ashland, 125 W. Editor St., Ashland, 476-3417.

Lincoln vs Douglas: Slavery and Race in Illinois History Oct 18, 7-9pm Thu. 2018 Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series moderated by Dr. Michael Burlingame. Lectures by Dr. Graham Peck and Dr. Roger Bridges. Free. uis.edu. 206- 7163. UIS Student Union, 1 William Maxwell Lane, 206- 4782.

Restorative Justice Meeting Oct 18, 6:30pm Thu. Held on the third Thursday of every month. A partnership between the Faith Coalition for the Common Good and the Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Voter Education Series Oct 24, 5:30-7pm Wed. Jeff Vose from the Regional Department of Education speaks on the homeless and education, the 1 percent sales tax referendum, teacher and substitute shortage, and more. 847-651-5939. It’s All About Wine, 1305 Wabash Ave., 546- 9463.

Bulletin Board APL Pet Adoptions Oct 20, Sat. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 21, Sun. Cats available 12- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Beyond Basics Excel Oct 18, 3-4:30pm Thu. Learn how to sort and filter Excel information easily while using analysis features for budgets and lists. Preregistration. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Bingo Oct 24, 7-9pm Wed. Enjoy nine games of X-Treme Bar Bingo. Maddy’s Tavern, 228 S. First St., Divernon, 628-8046.

Blanket-Coat Fair Oct 20, 10am-2:30pm Sat. Freedom in Holiness Mission will provide warm winter blankets, coats, sheets and bath towels to families and individuals in need. Must show proof-of-need ID to receive items. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave., 522-2527.

CFA Lucky Tomcat/Tiger’s Lair Cat Show Oct 21-22, 10am-4pm Sun, 9am-3pm Mon. See 225 purebred and household pet cats and kittens competing in judging rings plus vendors, adoptable cats and kittens, and more. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children under 12. 370-7871. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Oct 19, 8am-9pm Fri. Program highlights Illinois Election Cyber-Security. Coffee reception at 7:30am. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Drinkin Lincoln Craft Beer Walk Oct 19-20, 7-10pm Fri-Sat. Journey through the downtown historic Levy District, walking in Lincoln’s footsteps as we explore Springfield’s growing craft beer scene. Ages 21+. $45 per person. springfieldwalks.com. 502- 8687. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

Exploring Your Family Tree Oct 23, 6-7:30pm Tue. An introduction to the genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library. Must have computer experience. Preregistration. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Great Futures Gala Oct 18, 5-8:30pm Thu. Featuring live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an awards presentations for Youth of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Hosted by and in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois. $50. tmathis@bgccil.org. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 585- 2941.

Leading from the Middle Oct 24, 6pm Wed. Led by Kevin Purcell, UIS adjunct faculty member and retired Microsoft senior manager of organization development. A UIS ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Registration. Free. uis.edu. 206-8507. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Prairieland Classic Dog Shows Oct 18-20, 8:30am-4:30pm, Thu-Sat. AKC confirmation dog shows. Come and cheer on your favorite breed as they compete to become “Best In Show.” Free. 725-3647. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Rape Aggression Defense System Self-Defense Course Oct 23, 6-9pm Tue. Selfdefense training course for girls 12 and older focuses on teaching realistic physical techniques to defend against sexual assault. Led by Beth Capo. $20 enrollment fee. ic.edu. 245-3346. Illinois College, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Trivia Event Oct 21, 1-4pm Sun. Hosted by Sangamon County Association of Home and Community Education. $10 each or $100 per table. 414-5666. Roots, 14305 State Highway Rt. 97, Petersburg, 710-1900.

Food Chili Cookoff Oct 21, 10:30am-5pm Sun. In support of Springfi eld Area Crimestoppers. $20 to compete; $5 tasting bowls. weeblesbarandgrill.com. Weebles, 4136 N. Peoria Road, 528-3337.

History Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Oct 18-24, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Major exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the Museum’s 13.5-million-object Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Friends of Genealogy Oct 20, 2-3:30pm Sat. Discussion of a wide variety of topics pertaining to family history. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483- 2713.

Hair Wreaths and Mourning Items Oct 24, 12:30-1:30pm Wed. A Tales from the Vault presentation by Erika Holst, curator of decorative arts and history. Free.illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785- 0037.

Lincoln’s Ghost Walk Oct 18-20, 23-24, 7:30-9pm Thu-Sat, 7:30-9pm Tue- Wed. A lantern-lit five block walking tour using the Lincoln sites as the backdrop for strange and bizarre stories surrounding Lincoln’s life and death. Suitable for all ages. $15 adults; $12 seniors and military; $8 ages 7-17. springfieldwalks.com. 502- 8687. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Music to Commemorate the Illinois Bicentennial Oct 21, 2-3pm Sun. “From Prairie to Farm to City: Music to Commemorate the Illinois Bicentennial” by Chicagobased hammered dulcimer player Phil Passen. Free. 782- 0979. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Oak Ridge Cemetery Walk Oct 21, 2-3:30pm Sun. Learn about Victorian mourning practices and tombstone symbolism and hear the stories of people woven into the local history. $15 adults; $12 seniors and military; $8 ages 7-17. springfieldwalks.com. Oak Ridge Cemetery, GAR Mound behind the Tomb, 1441 Monument Ave., 502- 8687.

Pilgrimage to Tomb Lafore Lock Oct 18, 4-5:30pm Thu. Brief remembrance for Private Farley Lafore Lock. Bring poppies or violas. Free. sangamoncountyhistory.org. 891-8719. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

Tree Jamboree and Service Day Oct 20, 1-5pm Sat. Featuring volunteer opportunities, fun and educational activities. Hosted by Trees Forever, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Arborists Association. Free. TreesForever.org. 618-954-0113. Conservation World, Illinois State Fairgrounds, One Natural Resources Way.

Faith & Philosophy Christ in the Culture: Superman Oct 21, 6:30-8pm Sun. Discussion of the similarities and differences between Superman: The Man of Steel and Jesus Christ: The Real Man of Steel, among other topics. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., 787- 2323.

Fall Revival Oct 22-24, 6:30pm Mon-Wed. Enjoy three nights of worship and the word from Springfield area pastors. Fresh Visions Community Church, 1551 J. David Jones Pkwy, 726-5988.

Forging Forgiveness Oct 21, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Praise and Worship Weekend Oct 20-21, 6-8pm Sat, 4-7pm Sun. Musical on Saturday evening and pew rally featuring Jerry Jones and the Fantastic Jones Family on Sunday afternoon. Free-will offering. Second Timothy Baptist Church, 1122 E. Pine St., 522-2616.

Walk for Freedom Oct 20, 10am-12pm Sat. Walk 1.5 miles and/or engage in activities around downtown Springfield to raise awareness of global and local human trafficking. Free. a21.org. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.

Walking the Path to Unity Oct 19, 7-8:30pm Fri. Light refreshments and fellowship to follow. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Wednesday Night Connection Oct 24, 5:45-7:30pm Wed. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.

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