Holiday Happenings

63rd Annual Holiday Bazaar Nov 16-17, 3-7pm Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. Theme is “Christmas Traditions.” Hosted by Passavant Area Hospital Auxiliary. Passavant Area Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, 245-9541.

Area Thanksgiving Service Nov 20, 6pm Tue. Hosted by the ministers of the Athens and Cantrall area churches. Free. 636-8463. Cantrall United Methodist Church, 9406 N. State Rt. 29, Cantrall, 636-8844.

Christmas in the Park Nov 16-17, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat. Featuring Christmas decorations, ornaments, hand-pieced pillows, small themed trees and Santas, snowmen and angels. Free. 626-1738. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2 mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2 mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.

Holidays at the White House Nov 16-21, 9am-5pm Mon-Sun. Featuring cards, documents and photos from Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush. Free with museum admission. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Jacksonville’s Festival of Trees Nov 16-18, 5pm Fri, 9am-8pm Sat, 11am-2:30pm Sun. Featuring designer Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread creations and other holiday decorations, plus children’s activities, a visit by Santa Claus, holiday performers and more. Pathway Services Unlimited Inc., 1905 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville, 479-2300.

PreKwanzaa Holiday Expo Nov 17, 10am-4pm Sat. Hosted by the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Delta Research and Education Foundation. Free. Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash St., 525-3130.

Santa Visit Nov 17, 9am-12pm Sat. Free. The Creek Pub and Grill, 1081 Jason Place, Chatham, 483-8282.

Springfield Holiday Farmers Market Nov 17, 9am-1pm Sat. A one-stop shop for holiday feasts and winter meals. Free admission. 528-1563. The State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St., 528-5100.

Surviving the Holidays GriefShare Nov 18, 1-3pm Sun. Seminar allows attendees to lend support and acceptance of each other’s grieving process in a safe, caring environment. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. 899- 9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., 787-2323.

Fairs & Festivals Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 17-21, 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. Nine-day holiday event featuring more than 200 creatively-decorated trees and wreaths plus so much more. $5 adults, $3 ages 3-12, free to ages 2 and under. memorialmedical.com. 788-4700. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

Books & Authors 217 Comic Creator Meetup Nov 15, 5-10pm Thu. Killen Enterprises, 1650 Wabash Ave., 726-5801.

Civil War Author Timothy B. Smith Nov 17, 10:30-11:45am Sat. Civil War author Timothy B. Smith will discuss his new book about General Benjamin Grierson from Jacksonville. Free. booksonthesquare.com. 965-5443. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-5435.

New Civil War Book: Benjamin Grierson Nov 16, 5:30-7pm Fri. Civil War author Timothy B. Smith will discuss his new book about General Benjamin Grierson from Jacksonville. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Pondicherry Lodge Sherlock Holmes Society Nov 17, 9am Sat. Discussion of The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot. Free. sherlock.lolopop.org. 546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 726-6330.

Theater & Comedy 13 Nov 16-18, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A musical about fitting in and standing out. $18, $20. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Drew Hastings Nov 17, 7-8:30pm Sat. Featuring comedian, farmer and mayor Drew Hastings. $20. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 482-5233.

Larry Smith and Friends Nov 16, 8-9:30pm Fri. Featuring comedian Larry Smith, “a wellread, blue collar, liberal arts college-educated, ranch-raised, erudite dumb-dumb” and his friends. $5. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 482- 5233.

Music: General Events

Magic and Mysticism Nov 16, 7:30pm Fri. A dramatic musical and visual multimedia experience featuring music from Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Hansel and Gretel and more. Featuring the UIS Flute Choir, Camerata, Jazz Ensemble and Band. Free. uis.edu. 206- 6240. UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, 206-7529.

The Ball Brothers Nov 17, 6pm Sat. Christmas concert featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary music by The Ball Brothers, an award-winning gospel quartet. Love offering. theballbrothers.com. 732-7080. Mt. Pulaski Family Life Center, 114 N. Lafayette St., Mount Pulaski, 792-5417.

The Christian Gospel Singers Nov 21, 10am Wed. Every Wednesday. All are welcome. 303-2422. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Dance Books on Stage Nov 17-18, 11am, 3pm and 5pm Sat, 3pm Sun. See beloved children’s literature brought to life through music and movement with works from authors including Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss, Margaret Wise Brown and Shel Silverstein. Presented by Springfield Youth Performance Group. Sensoryfriendly performance Saturday at 11am. $5. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Dance for Hope Nov 16, 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. 522- 9106. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture Art of Illinois Exhibition Tour Nov 15-21, 3-4:30pm Mon- Sun. 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.

One Nighter: Ceramic Endangered Species Sculpture Nov 16, 6-8pm Fri. Learn the basics of hand building and create one piece. BYOB or food. $20 members, $30 non. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

One Nighter: Wood-Burning Bangles Nov 17, 6-8pm Sat. Instructed by Cookie Kienzler. Make up to three bangles. BYOB or food. $15 members, $25 non. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Film & Television Au Revoir Les Enfants Nov 16, 7-9pm Fri. Rated PG. A film where a French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives. Free. uis.edu. 206-4762. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Movie-themed Trivia Night Nov 16, 6:30-10:30pm Fri. Costumes encouraged. Drinks available for purchase. $15 per person or $100 per table of eight. Reservations. little-flower.org. 529-4511. Little Flower Parish Center, 800 Stevenson Dr., 529-1606.

Sunday Matinee: Grumpy Old Men Nov 18, 2pm Sun. Film is rated PG-13. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753- 4900.

Children’s Corner

Listening to Visual Art Nov 18, 2:30-3:15pm Sun. Look for clues in some of the "Art of Illinois" exhibition’s paintings that help us “see” sounds and movement. Tour is designed for families with children ages 3-12. Registration. Free. illinoismansion.org. Illinois Governor’s Mansion, 410 E. Jackson St., 782-6450.

Nature Wild Bird Populations Nov 15, 7-8:30pm Thu. Travis Wilcoxen explores the threat of lead poisoning to different species of wild birds, the sources and the remedies. Free. springfieldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Nov 20, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Nov 16, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Nov 21, 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.

Jobs and Job Training for Minorities and Women Meeting Nov 19, 12pm Mon. Held on the third Monday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Round Table Nov 15, 7pm Thu. Presentation titled “Chancellorsville” by Mr. Don Chamberlain, president of the Decatur round table. Free. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965- 5443.

Restorative Justice Meeting Nov 15, 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.

Stamp Collecting Club Nov 19, 7pm Mon. Meetings held on the third Monday of every month. Visitors welcome. 546- 5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Bulletin Board Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Nov 16, 8-9am Fri. An informative and entertaining review of the Nov. 6 election by Jim Leach, Bruce Rushton and Bernie Schoenburg. Coffee reception at 7:30am. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Drinkin Lincoln Craft Beer

Walk Nov 16-17, 7-10pm Fri, 2-5pm 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.

Handmade Trivia Nov 21, 7-9pm Wed. Donna Smargiassi doles out seven rounds of five trivia questions each. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co, 406 E. Adams, 679-4157.

ICON Holiday Party and Meeting Nov 15, 5:30-8:30pm Thu. Featuring presentation of the Good Neighbor Awards plus keynote speaker Bernice Radle with “Preserving neighborhoods through smallscale development.” $35. springfieldicon.org. 528-9803.

The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.

Intro to Contemporary Parents Nov 19, 7-8pm Mon. Parents learn how to build an encouraging child safety file and discover why it is important. Free. Decatur Township Community Room, 1620 S. Taylorville Road, Decatur, 464-0406.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting Nov 20, 7-8:30pm Tue. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Group offers support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Rock It Fashion Show Nov 17, 8-11pm Sat. Enjoy a futuristic fall fashion show, music by DJ KiraOverdose and more. Hosted by Curvy Closet. Free admission. curvycloset217.com. Field Bar and Hookah Lounge, 933 N. Grand Ave. W., 702-752-2711.

Springfield Railroad Society, Inc. Nov 17, 12-4pm Sat. See passenger and freight trains make their way around a 4-scale mile layout representing the Joliet to Brooklyn, Illinois, route. Free. Pavilion, Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544- 1751.

Stuff-A-Truck 2018 Nov 15-18, 10am-7pm Thu- Sun. Purchase a tax-exempt voucher to feed an individual, a couple or a family of four for three days. Organized by Mid- West Family Broadcasting, Staff Carpet and Hy-Vee. Hy- Vee, 2115 S. MacArthur Blvd, 726-1001.

Food Souper Tuesday Nov 20, 2-6pm Tue. In support of St. John’s Breadline. $5 suggested donation. cc.dio.org. Catholic Pastoral Center, 1615 W Washington.

Politics

DSA November Meeting Nov 15, 6:30-9pm Thu. Find out what your local DSA chapter is up to and how to get involved. Free. sangamoncountydsa.org. 815- 570-9348. Union Hall, 615 S. Fifth St., 320-566-9420.

History Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Nov 15-21, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the Museum’s 13.5-millionobject Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Civil War Widows and Orphans Nov 15, 6-7pm Thu. Rosemary Connolly, historic interpreter, portrays a Civil War widow dealing with the loss of her husband. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483- 2713.

Collectors Day and Artifact Identification Event Nov 17, 1-3pm Sat. Local collectors display their best objects and speak with visitors about the stories they tell. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Exploring Two Faces of Illinois’ History Nov 18, 2-4pm Sun. “Exploring Two Faces of Illinois’ History: A Conversation with Territorial Governor Ninian Edwards and Pottawatomie Chief Gomo” presented by Brian “Fox” Ellis. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Lecture: This Land Was Our Land Nov 21, 12-1pm Wed. A Brown Bag Program titled “This Land Was Our Land: Native Americans, Globalization and Treaties” by Dr. Michael Wiant.

Free. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Sangamon County Historical Society Program Nov 20, 5:30pm Tue. Amateur historian and genealogist McClernand Butler Crawford will talk about his illustrious families of Springfi eld and much more. Free. sangamonhistory.org. 525- 1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Faith & Philosophy

Finding the Pathway to Unity Nov 16, 7-8:30pm Fri. Discussion. Light refreshments and fellowship to follow. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov 18, 7pm Sun. Theme is: “We Lift One Another Up.” Featuring peoples of many faith traditions and presentation of the Humanitarian of the Year award. Free. gsia.info. 801- 2698. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

The Spirituality of Scars Nov 18, 10:30-11:30am Sun. presented by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Abe’s Trail Trek Nov 17, 8:30am Sat. New courses for 5K, 10K and half-marathon distances through a historic venue with hills, scenic river views, and an 1800s pioneer village. Registration. triharderpromotions.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

CIDR’s Snowmobile Club Nov 21, 7:30pm Wed. 306- 4751. Bunkers Bar, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 486-5100.

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