October 2015 Thrive Entertainment Guide

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE: Kitchen Warriors

Curtain Call Steampunk Style

The Explorers Club

Broadway Comes to Decatur FREE

Oct 2015

SPOTLIGHT// Mt. Zion Halloween Hijinks ART SPEAK// Art of Fear FOOD DUDE// Guide to Halloween Treats Q&A// Kate Flemming

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September Out & About

SPOTLIGHT: Mt. Zion Halloween Hijinks

ART SPEAK: Art of Fear

Volunteer Spotlight

FOOD DUDE: Guide to Halloween Treats

The Explorers Club

October Events Calendar Broadway Comes to Decatur Q&A: Kate Flemming Spot the Difference Challenge

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

MU Student Run Ventures

Millikin's student-run ventures including Blue Satellite Press, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, and Blue Connection Art Gallery were showcased during Sharon Alpi's retirement event the weekend of September 11 and 12. Professor Alpi recently retired from Millikin's Center for Entrepreneurship.

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Farm Progress Show

Thousands converged on Decatur's north side as agriculture's largest outdoor farm show hit Progress City September 1 through 3. The site has grown 20% since its inception and has plans for continued growth.

Attendees participated in field demos and saw new products and industry innovations.

Cheer & Dance Days

Gym Fusion hosted All Star Cheer & Dance Days and USA GymnasticsÂŽ National Gymnastics Day in September. The east-side facility offers gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, and cheerleading instruction classes for all ages.

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Steve Scramble

The inaugural Steve Scramble, the Keith Boaz Memorial Golf Outing, was considered a success after 28 teams signed up to play at Scovill Golf Course on September 12. An after party was held at The Winery and proceeds from the golf outing were donated to Keith's favorite charity, Northeast Community Fund.

Big Blue Football Millikin hosted Kalamazoo at Frank M. Lindsay Field on Saturday, September 12. Millikin has three more home games scheduled during the 2015 season: October 3 (Homecoming), October 24, and November 14. Visit athletics.millikin.edu for a full schedule and other Millikin athletic program news.

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SPOTLIGHT

by Joli Hohenstein

Mt. Zion Scares Up Halloween Hijinks for Teens, Adults Kids and adults alike can get their scare on in Mt. Zion this Halloween season, with two events designed for tricks and treats alike. Hallow-Tween screams fun for the younger set, while the Halloween Bash gets parents set to get their groove on with Third Shift.

Wildly popular local country rock band Third Shift bring the Halloween Bash to life October 30. The bash incorporates a special meet & greet and signature shirt for VIPs, plus a costume contest, 50/50 drawing and of course a concert that'll rock your pumpkins.

Doors open 7 pm; concert runs 8 to 11 pm.

Space is limited, especially for VIPs, so call 4138311. (VIP tickets include t-shirt, koozie, meet & greet and pictures with the band before the show.)

Spooktacular entertainment awaits teens and tweens at the first-ever Hallow-Tween event October 31.

Dance the night away, compete in groovy games, enter a wicked costume contest, kick things up a notch with karaoke and take in some videos on the big screen – those are just a few of the tricks on the docket for the evening.

Plus tweens and teens in grades 7 through 12 will be treated to a free photo booth picture souvenir by V&M Digital DJs, and all concession purchases will benefit Mt. Zion High School’s SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) Club.

Brought to you by Mt. Zion Convention Center, Girl Scout Troop 3100 and local sponsors, the event promises safe entertainment with a spooky edge.

Mt. Zion’s got the monster mash for every age and stage – head east for Halloween!

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Get There Halloween Bash with Third Shift October 30, 7 to 11 pm Mt. Zion Convention Center 1400 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion Tickets $10 per person at the door, $30 VIP (call 413-8311)

Hallow-Tween October 31, 7 to 10 pm Mt. Zion Convention Center 1400 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion 864-5424 or www.mtzionconventioncenter.com Tickets $5 at the door, Mt. Zion Village Hall, High School, Junior High and other select locations

Joli Hohenstein is Editor and Senior Writer for THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com.

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ART SPEAK

Art of Fear: Sequel of Screams A sequel of screams is coming to Macon County as Heroic Age Art Center hosts its second annual Art of Fear event October 10 from 10 am to 7 pm.

Featuring a Halloween-themed gallery show, panel discussion with horror film professionals, plus Halloween snacks, arts and crafts, the event promises to bring even more screams to town.

Last October’s event showcased artwork from all of the artists at the Art Center, plus a special guest panel, The Art of Fear in Film, with artists who have worked in horror-themed movies or television shows.

by Eric Hector

Guests for the panel included Michelle Helmeczy, an actress who played several walkers on the AMC television series The Walking Dead; Scott Mitchell, a makeup artist who competed on the television series Face Off; and Jim Betts, the first African American head of a department at Paramount Pictures. As head of the Scenic Paint Division at Paramount, Jim worked on horror films like Adams Family Values as well as countless other non-horror movies and television programs including Forest Gump, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and Little House on the Prairie.

This year our gallery will feature another Halloween-themed Gallery Show, and we’ll also be bringing in a whole new group of special guest speakers for our Art of Fear in Film panel.

(Art of Fear in Film guests to be announced. Take a look at our event web page HeroicAgeEvents. wix.com/ArtofFear and the Heroic Age Art Center Facebook page to keep up to date on our scheduled speakers.)

Art of Fear Year Two will also be adding an outdoor area with various October-themed vendors showcasing holiday foods, products, and services. (If you would like to be a vendor, contact Lindsey Harrison from L and L Studios at 217-201-0593.)

There will also be an area dedicated to Heroic Age Studio’s Frightful 5000 Films project.

(For more information on that project, go to Frightful5000Films.com.)

Start the season off with a scream at Heroic Age Art Center!

Get There Art of Fear: Sequel of Screams Heroic Age Art Center October 10, 10 am-6 pm 135 North Henderson Street, Mt. Zion http://haartcenter.com

Eric Hector is creative director of Heroic Age (HA) Art Center, the area’s newest art collective.

Located at 135 North Henderson in the Old Mt. Zion Grade School, the HA Art Center is a great place to buy, sell, create and learn about art of all kinds. Large build-to-suit studio spaces are available. Come out and visit for the ultimate atmosphere of creativity and community.

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Volunteer SPOTLIGHT Brandi Binkley A healthy lifestyle advocate, power lifter, philanthropist, wife and mother of two… meet Brandi Binkley. Health and wellness is her passion and she lives it every day through her work at the Macon County Health Department. Brandi volunteers for a variety of organizations within the community and some of her most recent work includes time on the Obesity Prevention Coalition, the Health and Wellness Committee of Grow Decatur’s Vibrant and Attractive initiative, and the Run & Walk to End Alzheimer’s. After her grandmother and several relatives were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia, she felt strongly about getting involved in raising awareness and funds for the annual event. This year’s Run & Walk will be held at Forsyth Park on October 3rd.

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“I volunteer for this event because of what this condition has taken from my and so many other people's families. I remain hopeful that events like this will raise awareness and funds to be used to find ways to improve the care, support, and research efforts for those living with Alzheimer’s, their families, and those scared of a possible future with Alzheimer’s.”

- Brandi Binkley, Director of Health Promotion & Public Relations and City Limitless Ambassador

To learn more about opportunities to volunteer and the United Way Volunteer Portal, visit decaturcitylimitless.com/live

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THE FOOD DUDE The Food Dude's Guide to Halloween Treats

by T. F. DUDE

I want candy! And come Halloween, so does every kid on the block.

Knowing that every mom may not be up for the door-to-door trickor-treat haul, this Dude went straight to the experts - Decatur IL Moms, keeper of one of the area’s biggest lists of alternative candy exploration plans. Each year their web site (www.decaturilmoms.com) features a complete guide to trick-or-trunks around the county, and we got a sneak peak! So hit them up for your Halloween haul! (And by the way, you’ve got a little chocolate on your face.)

October 17-18 & 23-31

October 31

Boo at the Zoo Hundreds of Jack-o'-lanterns guide you through treat stations. Take a ride on the Fright Night Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. Not so spooky rides from 5:30-6:30p. Scovill Zoo, 71 S Country Club Rd, 421-7435, www.decatur-parks.org/scovill-zoo/, 5:30-8:00 pm (3:00-8:00 pm on weekends)

Trunk or Treat at Macon County Animal Control 2820 E Parkway Dr, 425-4508, www.dmcasf.org, 12-3 pm

October 24

Trunk or Treat at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1 Bachrach Ct, 423-6955, www.spldecatur.org, 6-8pm

Halloween Hoopla Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 S Country Club Rd, 423-KIDS (5437), http://childrensmuseumofil.com/ event/halloween-hoopla-2015/, 10 am-8 pm October 25

Trunk or Treat at Mt Zion United Methodist Church 1220 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864-4813, www.mtzunitedmethodist.com, 5-7 pm

Trunk-R-Treat at South Shores Christian Church 230 Bristol Dr, 428-5683, www.southshores.net, 6-8 pm

Halloween in the Halls Student Housing Council will be hosting its annual Halloween-themed trick-or-treating tour through Millikin University residence halls. (Last tour starts at 2:45 pm.) Richards Treat University Center, Millikin University, more info 362-6410, 12-3 pm

Trunk or Treat at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 2055 S Franklin Street Rd, 428-0641, www.mtcalvaryweb.org, 6-8 pm

Trunk or Treat at Antioch Christian Church 5409 US-36, Decatur, 864-3444, www.accdecatur.org, 3-5 pm

Harvestfest with Trunk or Treat at Heartland Community Church Carnival games and prizes, food, giveaways. Trunk or Treat. Grades 2-6. 3253 N. Brush College Rd, 877.9529, www.heartlandcc.net, 6-8 pm

October 28 Trunk or Treat at Decatur First Church of the Nazarene 1177 W Hickory Point Rd, 875-0616, www.firstnazarene.org, 6-8 pm Trunk or Treat at Tabernacle Baptist Church 650 N. Wyckles, 877-5653, www.tbc.church, 6-8pm

Trunk or Treat at Forsyth United Methodist Church 210 Ruehl St, Forsyth, 877-1441, www.forsythumc.com, 6-8 pm

Trunk or Treat at Holy Family School/Church 2400 S Franklin St Rd, 423-7049, www.hfcschool.org, 6 pm Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church 1320 W Arbor Dr, 875-8034, www.decaturfbc.com, 6-8 pm

The Food Dude is not a professional food critic. He just really, really likes food.

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Curtain Call Steampunk Style

The Explorers Club Written by Rachel Peabody Photography by Alida Duff Sullivan

Costume designer Dina Fryman pins a broach to Rachel Albrecht, who stars as Phyllida in The Explorers Club.

Theatre 7, Decatur’s Community Theatre, presents The Explorers Club – a hilariously funny production set in 1879 Victorian-era England.

ON THE COVER: Rachel Albrecht in character as Phyllida from Theatre 7's upcoming production of The Explorers Club.

The Show

“It’s a unique little production,” says Jerry Johnson, cast member and Decatur Area Arts Council Executive Director. “We have a great season prepared, and this is a great comedy to Odds are many of us haven’t experienced an get it started.” exclusive 1879 London men’s-only club – but Decatur’s community theatre program, Theatre Written by Nell Benjamin and directed for Theatre 7 by Jayson Albright, The Explorers Club opens up 7, is ready to take you there. in a state of crisis. A woman is being considered Coming up October 16-18 & 23-25, Theatre 7 is for admission – how dreadful! Unheard of! setting the stage for some silly entertainment. Can’t happen! Even though this woman in The Explorers Club is ready to kick off another consideration is insanely talented, beautiful and fantastic Theatre 7 season, and with some of an explorer all on her own – she discovered Decatur’s most talented performers gracing the the Lost City, no less – it’s a decision worthy of stage, there’s a reason you’ll want this event on some chaos in the middle of royal high society. your calendar.

The show’s atmosphere will reflect the luxury of London society’s well-to-dos during a period of industrial and economic growth. Expect strong British accents, jokes, belly laughs and quick wit.

The local cast consists of Rachel Albrecht, Jayson Albright, Doug Bishop, Joshua Hammon, Jerry Johnson, John D. Poling, Joshua Sisson, Josh Sowa and Mitchell VanZant. Throughout the Continued on page 16 October 2015 | 15

The Explorers Club from page 15

Doug Bishop studies his lines at the thirdfloor rehearsal space of Theatre 7.

performance, this crew will wear many hats, acting as explorers, aristocrats, and palace officials with more than a few surprises mixed in. Produced by Tanya Haubner and Dreux Lewandowski, the wealth of local talent in this lineup is sure to create a memorable performance.

As an extra artistic touch – elements of steampunk will be mixed in. Costume Designer Dina Fryman and Set Designer Jerry Johnson are excited to deliver a completely new look to the Theatre 7 stage. Expect Victorian-era clothing with mechanical elements added and props and set designs with plenty of steampunk flavor.

Master Builder Brian Haubner will be building many of the set designs from scratch. The visuals for this show are out of this world, literally.

The Explorers Club director Jason Albright leads his cast through a blocking exercise.

Behind the Scenes Planning for Theatre 7 performances starts months in advance. Casting for the The Explorers Club started this summer, and the cast has rehearsed for six weeks prior to the opening show.

Jerry Johnson invites the community to share in their talent and encourages those with flair of their own to consider a role in Decatur’s community theatre scene.

To those who have never attended a Theatre 7 show, prepare to be entertained. For more than 50 years, Theatre 7 has been coordinating contemporary productions to share arts with the community.

Get There: The Explorers Club October 16-18 & 23-25 Shilling Auditorium at Richland Community College, Decatur www.theatre7.net Tickets are $15 per person. For ticket information, check out theatre7.net.

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Mitchell VanZant gets into character during rehearsal.

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EVERY DAY October Art in Decatur

EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY Staley Striders XC Running Club

Ages 6-18, run locally and/or take part in Junior Olympics meets. $20 ($17 with Each location with a unique art exhibit.

Specific dates and times to be determined resident discount), Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] by each location.

4:15-5:15p Decatur Airport [910 S Airport Rd], Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water EVERY WEDNESDAY St, 423.3189], Decatur Public Library [130 Write Stuff Writers' Group N Franklin St], Gallery 510 [160 E Main St, Support, encouragement, and critiques.

422.1509, gallery510.org], Rock Springs Wildflour Artisan Bakery Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] Various [256 W Main] 2:30-4p [Decatur]

EVERY MONDAY Fun Run

Social run and every pace welcome.

1- & 3-mile route options. Free, Fleet Feet [1090 W Wood St] 4p & 6p

Country Line Dance

7-8p (Class), 8-9 (Dance). $6, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St] 7-9p

Adult Indoor Soccer Open Play (begins 10.12)

Public Observation Night

Stargaze on the roof under the direction of student and faculty astronomers. MU: Leighty-Tabor Science Center [1184 W Main St] 8-10p

Toddler Time

For children 18 mo-3 yrs and their caregiver(s). Includes stories, crafts, and more. Registration is required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, 864.3622] 9:30-10a

EVERY THURSDAY Storytime

Activities, playtime, storytime, and snacks! Ages 2-6. Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, maroa.lib.il.us] 10-11a

Storytime

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion] 10-11a

Nine After 5 at Scovill Golf Course

Play just a little golf! Food, drink, prizes. $20, Scovill Golf Course [3909 W Main St, 429.6243, golfdecatur.com] 5-8:30p

Farmers Market (thru 10.15)

Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, honey, dog treats, local art. Heroic Age Art Center [135 S Henderson, Mt Zion] 3:30-7p

Y-Toddler Time

Bring your friends, bring your own beverage and let's make some pots!

CenterEarth Studio [135 N Henderson St, Mt Zion] 6:30-8:30p

Arts and crafts, cooking projects, open gym time, games and more. $2 (non-member child), Free (member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley] 10a-12p

Stories, crafts, and more for the whole family. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion] 6:30-7:30p

Karaoke with Stevie Ray Kelton

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball

Preschool Activity

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Tai Chi

Casual matches. No pre-registration required. Ages 18+. $6 (week), DISC [1295 W Wood] 9-10p

EVERY TUESDAY Sleepytime Tales

Introduces kids ages 2-5 to T-ball, basketball, soccer, football, and more!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. $36 ($31 with resident discount), DISC [1295 W Wood] 10-10:40a

Sleepytime Tales

Come in your pajamas to enjoy stories, crafts, and more. Reg. required to ensure enough materials for all children. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion] 6:30-7:30p

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Baby TALK Times Books, music, and fingerplays. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, 424.2900, decaturlibrary.org] 6p (Tu), 10a (Th)

Wine, Beer, & "Pot" Party

Lincoln Square Lounge [121 N Main] 9p

Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, maroa.lib.il.us] 9-10a

Adult Open Play Volleyball

Competitive begins 10.1, recreational begins 10.8. $180 (team), DISC [1295 W Wood] 6-10p

Don & Jerry

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 7-10p

All skill levels. $5 (non-member), Free (member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley] 8-10p

Stevie Ray DJ & Karaoke

EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY Docta LD DJ/Karaoke

Ages 10-17. Learn how to create facial features. Registration deadline 10.5. $65 ($60 with resident discount), Poage Arts & Recreation Center [2020 N Oakland] 5-6p

Curly's Bar & Pizza [2683 N Water, 875.9800] 9p-2a

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

Stage Make-Up (10.15-10.29)

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October

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

October EVERY FRIDAY Halloween Horror Series (10.9 – 10.23)

Freaks (10.9), The Screaming Skull (10.16), House on Haunted Hill (10.23). $5, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, lincolnsquaretheatre.com/] 8:30-11p

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Wine Tastings

Thursday, 1 Community Leaders Breakfast

Bonfire & Open Mic Rally

Open to the public; advanced registration only. $16, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 US 36 W] 7-9a

Open mic, s'mores, and performances

by Physical Graffiti, The Dance Team, MU cheerleaders and more. MU: Centennial Quad [1184 W Main St] 9-11p

DAR Chapter Program

DJ Philbilly

Quilting Background and the Underground Railroad. Guests welcome!

Prairie Avenue Christian Church [2201 E Prairie Ave] 1p

Free, The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main Get Happy With Us St, 422.9463] 4-7p (Fr), 1-6p (Sa) Bags contest with prizes. Join us for happy hour with drink/food specials. Lincoln Haunted History Tour Square Lounge [121 N Main] 4-6p Discover the spirits, scandals and sins of haunted Decatur! $30, Lincoln Square American Girl Club Theatre [145 N Main St] 7-9p Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, The Scream Haunted Adventure Maroa, 794.3005, maroa.lib.il.us] 6-7:30p $12 (general), $20 (speed pass), $19 (fright pass), $25 (Murder on Mercer pass), Powder Puff Football Game Play or cheer on the players as MU Scream Haunted Adventure women compete for Powder Puff [680 W Eldorado St] 7-11p Champion. Free snacks and fun! MU: Frank EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 9-10p

AND SUNDAY Ghost Hunter's Tour (begins 10.10) $45, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St] 8-11:30p

EVERY SATURDAY Farmers Market

Central Park [Decatur] 8a-12p

Mini Matisses and Pre-K Picassos

Let your toddler and preschooler experience several different arts activities. $50 (member), $55 (non-member), Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 10a-11:30p

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Homestead Prairie Farm Tour a restored 1860s farm house. Free, Homestead Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

10.2-10.3 Illinois Trappers Association Convention

Open to the public. Demonstrations.

Encampment will represent a crosssection of the Western fur trade through the 1840s. Tours of the Mari-Mann Herb Farm, transportation included. Seats are limited. Advance registration is advised.

Free, Macon Country Fairgrounds [3700 N Westlawn Ave] 8a-6p

Saturday, 3 Wow Philippines

One-of-a-kind Philippine culture exhibit and dance (12p). Free, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza] 8a-4p

10.1-10.4 Rough Magic

2015 Super Hero 5K Run/Walk

Friday, 2 MU Cross Country

Run To End Alzheimer's 5K

vs H.W. Wright Classic. MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 4:30-7p

$25, Forsyth Park [501 Forsyth Park, Forsyth. 454.8213, facebook.com/ RunToEndAlzheimersDecaturIl] 9:30a

First Friday Gallery Walk

Walk to End Alzheimer's

$13-16.50, MU: Albert Taylor Theatre [1184 W Main St] 7:30p (Th-Sa), 2p (Su)

Enjoy an evening of unique art, artist talks, live music, hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

Featured art includes October National 2015 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery, Millikin student art at Blue Connection and Dan Modzelewski drawings at Gallery 510.

Free, 5-7:30p

Birds on a Wire

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

$25 (ages 10+), $50 (family of 4), free (under 10), Nelson Park [2475 E Pavillion Dr] 9a-12p

Ceremony (9:30a), Walk (10a). Forsyth Park [501 Forsyth Park, Forsyth. 801.9352, act. alz.org] 9:30-11a

Grand Opening - Low Key Studios

Meet and greet with our six resident artists, 50/50 drawing, $20 tattoo grab bag, and refreshments. Low Key Studios [1203 N Water St] 10a-10p

Into the Wild: Beautiful, Edible Pumpkins

Discover how Native Americans and pioneers used squash as we take a hike.

Register online by 10.2. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 10-11a

Big Blue Bingo

MU: Richards Treat University Center [1184 W Main St] 10:30a-12p

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Learn how to create gorgeous foil relief leaf prints. Ages 6+. $17 (members), $20 (non-members), Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 10:30a-12:30p

MU Swimming

vs MU Alumni. MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Main St] 11a-1p

MU Soccer

vs North Park University. Women (12p), men (2:30p). MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 12-4:30p

Canoe the Sangamon

Register online by 10.2. $25 (canoe), Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p

Tour Historic Bethel School

Discover what school was like at the turn of the century. Free, Friends Creek Conservation Area [13734 Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta] 1-4p

m-pact

$15-$20 & School age $5, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main] 2p

Officer Robin Vogel 5K

Nelson Park [2475 E Pavillion Dr] 2p

ESS Bags Tournament & Tailgate

To RSVP call 423.0529. $15 (includes t-shirt), MU: Centennial Quad [1184 W Main St] 3-6p

X-Krush

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9:15p

Jessica Jolly Band

Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 10p

Sunday, 4 Homecoming Color 5K

Inviting all runners, joggers and walkers.

Contact mberry@millikin.edu to register!

Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 11a-12p

Heirloom Garden Open House

Tour the gardens. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 2-4p

Homecoming Choral Concert

University Choir and Alumni Choir combined. Central Christian Church [650 W William] 2-3:30p

Nigel Mack & the Mack Attack

Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3p-6p

Monday, 5 Storybook Adventure Preschool Activity: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Listen to a story, then participate in art activities. Ages 2-5. $7 ($5 with resident discount), Johns Hill Center [601 S Jasper] 10-10:40a

Tuesday, 6 Fall Craft Sale

Rock of Ages

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4p

Hand crafted, one-of-a-kind items.

Christmas items available. Held inside the Assisi Room. St Mary's Hospital [1800 E Lake Shore Dr] 8a-4p

MU Football

Annual Fall Concert

vs North Central College. The first Homecoming night game in MU history! $6 (adult), $4 (senior), $3 (non-MU student 11 and older), and free (children 10 and younger), MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 6-9p

Macon Speedway Racing

$12 (general), free (ages 11 and under), Macon Speedway [205 N Wiles St, Macon, 764.3000, maconracing.com] 7-9p

360 Band

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

Missconduct

Timbuktu [5843 E State Rt 36] 9p-1a

Tabernacle Baptist Church [650 N Wykles Dr] 7:30-9p

10.6 & 10.7 Mini Camp: I Spy Pumpkins

Books Between Bites

Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Tale of Ambition and Survival on the Early American Frontier by Peter Stark. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, friendsdpl.org] 12:15-1p

Make Space Workshop: Circuit Stickers & Bristlebots

Learn the basics of circuitry and create a light-up Halloween card (K-1st grade)! Create a Bristlebot from a motor, battery and toothbrush then race (2nd-6th grades)! $30, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, occ.sn/4mhsd] 12:30-3p

Half-Day Art Camp

Learn about famous artists, watch a short animated movie, and create an art project. Space limited. $90 (member), $100 (non-member), Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts. org] 1:30-4p

Wednesday Women

There's nothing better than a private party! We will be served special selections by the culinary students. Open to all women.

RSVP jccaulkins@aol.com. RCC: Shilling Center [One College Park] 5-9p

Union Square

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 6p

Thursday, 8 Storytime

Kids ages five and younger and their caregivers. We read stories, make crafts, play games, sing songs, and more! Oreana Public Library [100 South Rt 48, Oreana] 10-11a

Dig into a pumpkin and experience what this vegetable has to offer. Crafts, stories, and an outdoor walk. Must be accompanied by adult buddy. Register online by 10.5. $10, Rock Springs Book Discussion Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 9:30- Whistling Past the Graveyard by 10:30a (Tu, ages 1-5), 1-2p (We, ages 3-5) Susan Crandall. Argenta Public Library [100 E Water, Argenta, Wednesday, 7 aopld.lib.il.us] 1:30p Book Discussion Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 10:30a

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October

Saturday, 10 Flapjack Fundraiser

Fletcher Park Kids Club

W Monument Hill Dr, mail.diabetes.org/ goto/decaturfrontiers2015] 10-11a

originally from Decatur return home after overwhelming success. $10, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 6-8p

Hosted by Doodles the Dragon, Granny Pancakes, bacon, beverage. Limited tickets Giggles and Princess Mallory features available at the door. $5, Applebee's [1275 the Gary Strong Marionettes with special guest, Stuffy the Scarecrow. Games S Rt 51, Forsyth] 8-10a See acting duo READiculous bring followed by cartoons. $4 (adults), $1 popular children's books to life in a unique Animal Crackers: Up All Night (children), Fletcher Park: Recreation Center and delightful way! All Welcome. RSVP at Explore the world of nocturnal animals, [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion] 2-4p DecaturDAWN.org by Monday, 10.6. The munch on animal crackers, listen to a tale, Decatur Club [158 W Prairie] 5:30-7p and encounter a creature of the night!

Soul Purpose Ages 3-5. Pre-registration required. $11 Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4-7p Dennis Lab School Fall Festival Games, food, photo booth, face painting, ($10 with resident discount), Scovill Zoo "The Man You Script" [71 S Country Club Rd] 9:30-10:15a tattoos and fall fun! Dennis Lab School Poet's Return Home [1499 W Main St, facebook.com/ Community Walk to Defeat Diabetes Dynamic poetry performance and wine DennisLabSchool] 5:30-7:30p 1 & 2 mile route. Free, Fairview Park [1640 tasting (Ages: 21 & older). Four poets

DAWN (Decatur Area Women's Network) Meeting

Four Seasons Watercolors

Adults only. Learn how to create simple watercolor trees in the four seasons. $15 (member), $17 (non-member), Madden Arts Center [125 N Water] 6-8p

Candle Lighting Ceremony

Grace United Methodist Church [901 N Main St] 7-8p

Friday, 9 Pints for Pups

Craft Beer Tasting. $20, Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William St, maconresources. org] 5-8p

Tubby the Tuba with Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Free, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main] 7:30p

West End Boogie Project Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

DJ David Lee

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

10.9 & 10.10 Fun Fest

Macon Speedway [205 N Wiles St, Macon, 764.3000, maconracing.com] 7-9p

10.9-10.11 Defending the Caveman (10.9-10.10)

$30, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, decaturciviccenter.org] 3p (Su), 5p (Sa), 8p (Fr & Sa)

Dulcimer Club

Playing live music. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 10a-12p

Sand Creek 4 & 7 Mile Trail Run

$25 (early), $30 (regular), Sand Creek Conservation Area [4000 S Franklin Street Rd] 10a-1p

Book Discussion

Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib.il.us] 11a

Owl Prowl

Meet several species of Illinois owls, hike through different habitats and then to the Sangamon River to call owls. Limited seating. $10 (adult), $5 (student), free (ages 6 and under), Illinois Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd] 6:30-9p

Bad Medicine

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

The Fabulous Hoedads

$3, Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 8p-12a vs North Park University (12p), vs DePauw University (5p). MU: Griswold Center [1184 Renegade W Main St] 12-8p Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-1a

MU Women's Volleyball

Downton Abbey Tea

Step into the era of high teas and refinement. Enjoy sumptuous delicacies and sweets. Period fashions of the Victorian Era into the "Roaring Twenties".

Hats/costumes encouraged. Reservations required. $35, Country Club of Decatur [135 N Country Club Rd, 422.8909] 1-4p

Repurposed Windows

Scott Marek

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

Sun Stereo Live in the Beer Garden

Ages 21+. $5, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p

10.10 – 10.11 Umbrella Escapades (10.11-10.11)

Make a great piece of changeable wall art. A collage of stories for children that unfurl The Perfect Pair & Pear Pantry [266 N St Rt with a swish, a swoop, a swirl, and a twirl.

Tickets available at the Kirkland Box Office 121, Warrensburg] 1-3p (424-6318) or at the door. $6 (adults), $4 (children under 12), MU: Albert Taylor 3D Archery Use our equipment or bring yours. Rotate Theatre [1184 W Main St] 1-2p through life-like animal targets. Ages 10+.

Sunday, 11 Register online by 10.9. $7, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 2-4p Bluegrass Music Jams Open to the public. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Internationally acclaimed pianist in a solo recital. $20, $5 (school age), Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main] 2-4p

Thursday, 15 Early Explorers Preschool Activity: Science Sounds

Laura Rain & the Caesars

Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p

Youth ages 2-5 can dive into a world of exploration for hands-on learning and fun. $7 ($5 with resident discount), Johns Hill Center [601 S Jasper] 10-10:40a

Porktoberfest

Book Club

Celebrating the life and music of Jerry "Pork" Armstrong. Free, Nellie's Tavern [2717 N Main St] 4-8p

Monday, 12 School's Out Day Camp

Play games and take a great field trip to Overlook Adventure Mini-Golf! Kids ages 5-13. $37 ($32 with resident discount), DISC [1295 W Wood] 6:30a-6p

MU Women's Soccer

vs Rockford University. MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 5-7p

Holiday Cooking: Braised Beef

Includes a feast of fabulous food, a show as Chef Pehr makes the final preparations of the meal, and a copy of the recipes for you to take home. $28, Mari-Mann Herb Farm [1405 Mari-Mann Ln] 6-8p

The Round House by Louise Erdich.

Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 1-2p

Harry Potter Pizza and Potions Party

360 Band

Dress as your favorite character and step through Platform 9他! Experience hat sorting, potions class, games of Quidditch, find the snitch and other games with prizes, art projects, create a wand at Ollivanders Wands, take a trip to Honeydukes candy shop, and more! Ages 6+ (drop off ), under 5 (adult required). $20, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 6-9p

He Said, She Said

An "All Hallow's Eve Celebration" with wine and beer curated by Charlie McGorray and Kevin Graham to benefit the Governor Oglesby Mansion. $75, The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie] 6-8p

Open Mic Night with Antone & Friends

Halloween Party

Ms. Marvel: No Normal by Willow G. Wilson, art by Adrian Alphona & Marvels

by Kurt Busiek, art by Alex Ross. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org/book-clubs/] 6:30-8p

MU Women's Volleyball

vs North Central College. MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Main St] 7-9p

Wednesday, 14 Greg Bickers

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 6p

MU Men's Soccer

vs Monmouth College. MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 7-9p

Superhero Party

Tickets at the door. $8 (adult), $6 (child), Mt Calvary Lutheran Church [2055 S Franklin St] 4-7p

7 yrs-6th grade enjoy fun activities featuring an American Girl. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion] 4:30-5:30p

DPL Graphic Novel Book Club

Classic cartoon and a creepy Little Rascals comedy. Bring decorated pumpkins for judging. Costume contest followed by sidewalk parade. Treats for all children. Free (adult), $3 (under 12), Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St] 2-4p Hang out with your fellow heroes, play games, take pictures, and eat delicious frozen yogurt...because saving the world is hard work!

Register online. Cherry Berry [130 S Oakland Ave, ineedaheroinc.com] 2-4p

Friday, 16 Annual Chili, Soup Supper

Tuesday, 13 American Girl

Play an instrument, sing, or listen. Free, Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36] 6-9p

Saturday, 17 Super Kids Club

$5 (prospective), free (member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley] 6:30-8p

West End Boogie Project

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

Matt Livasy

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

Live Acoustic Music with Josh Holland Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 10p-1a

10.16-10.18 & 10.23-10.25 The Explorers Club

The prestigious Explorers Club faces the worst crisis in their history: a possible first female member and a truly terrible bartender. $15, RCC: Shilling Center [One College Park] 7:30p (Fr & Sa), 2p (Su)

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4-7p

Trivia Night

Teams of 8. $10 (person), Decatur First Nazarene [1177 W Hickory Point Rd] 5:30-8:30p

The Chosen Ones & Wanda Mountain Boys

Temple Baptist Church [1818 E Mound Rd] 6-8p

The Henningsens

$22.50 (reserved), $30 (VIP), Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, lincolnsquaretheatre. com] 7-11p

Before & After Vol 2

Vanilla Gorilla, Onward Forward, The Strange Remains. Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 8p-2a

Shades of Gray

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

90's Daughter

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p-1a

Hipbone Sam

Pop's Place [4335 W Main St, hipbonesam.com] 9p-1a

Midnight Fishing

Ages 8+. Register online by 10.16. $5, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 10p-12a

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Ian Hobson

October 10.17 & 10.18 Fall Festival

Monday, 19 Calendar Kids Preschool Activity: Howlin' Halloween

Safe trick or treating, costume contest, vendors, games and crafts! Purchase a ticket by 10.5. $10 (1 child), $5 (add'l), Free (adult), ASP n More [420 E Pershing] 2-5p

Children ages 2-5 will enjoy learning about different holidays and seasons through hands-on crafts, games, and snacks! $7 ($5 with resident discount), Johns Hill Center [601 S Jasper] 10-10:40a

Parents Just Don't Understand, The Musical

10.21 & 10.22 Mini Camp: I Spy Bats

Join the Stathem family on their road trip to Yosemite and enjoy this lighthearted look at their greatest family's moments hit list. $10 (adult), $8 (ages 12 and under), Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza] 2p (Sa & Su), 7p (Sa)

Explore bats and their adaptations through crafts, stories, and an outdoor walk. Adult buddy required. Register online by 10.20. $10, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 9:3010:30a (Tu, ages 1-5), 1-2p (We, ages 3-5)

10.17-10.18 & 10.24-10.25 Boo at the Zoo

Wednesday, 21 Make Space Workshop: Halloween Happenings

$4.50 (collecting treats), $3.50 (no treats), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd] 3-8p

Sunday, 18 Illinois Raptor Center Open House

Tour the wildlife hospital and rehabilitation area, the education bird complex, the nature/education center and the trails. Many raptors will be on display. Reservations required. Free, Illinois Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd] 10a-6p

Rag Doll Workshop

Create a toy from the past. Make and personalize your own old-fashioned rag doll. All supplies provided. For all ages. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 2-3p

Use our circuit stickers to create a light-up Halloween card (K-1st grades)!

Make Halloween decorations that move, including creepy portraits and a front door skeleton (2nd-6th grades)! $30, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, occ.sn/4mhsd] 12:30-3p

Half-Day Art Camp

Learn about famous artists, watch a short animated movie and create an art project.

Space limited. $90 (member), $100 (nonmember), Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 1:30-4p

Union Square

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 6p

MU Women's Volleyball

Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings

vs Illinois Wesleyan University. MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Main St] 7-9p

Couples/Singles Dance

Thursday, 22 Read for the Record

Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Live band. $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 875.3090, dancingdates. com] 5-8p

Join us in a reading of Not Norman; A Goldfish Story in the hopes of breaking the record of over 2.4 million people reading the same book at the same time! Goldfish-themed craft. $5 (ages 2+), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, jstart.org/campaigns/ read-for-the-record] 10a-12p

Foil Leaf Relief "Mixed Media on Canvas"

Use different leaves from nature to create beautiful relief rubbings with an aged look. Ages 21+. $17 (members), $20 (nonmembers), Madden Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] 6-8p

PUBLISHER'S FAV! CMI Adults Only: BOOSEUM

THURSDAY, 10.22 Adult-only night of fun for Halloween! Costume contests, campfire ghost stories, cocktail creations, and more! $15 (indv), $25 (couple), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 6-9p

10.22-10.24 A Nightmare on Backstreet

A satirical, musical send-up of Wes Craven's cult classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, set to the music and choreography of the Backstreet Boys. $12, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St] 7:30p

Friday, 23 MU Women's Volleyball

vs University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (6p), vs Washington University-St Louis (8p).

MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Main St] 6-10p

Shades of Gray

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

Captain Geech

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

10.23 & 10.24 Finders Market

More than 70 vendors offering fabulous Antiques, Vintage, Handcrafts, primitives, art, boutique, produce, foods, drinks and fun! $5, Progress City [E 6th Progress St] 3-7p (Fr), 9a-3p (Sa)

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Our annual costume bash. On our stage and on our screen! $10, Avon Theatre [426 N Water] Midnight-2a

Autumn Color Collage

Guided hike to help identify autumn trees by their nuts, seeds, and leaves. Create artwork with real, pressed, fall foliage.

Register online by 10.23. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 2-3p

10.24 & 10.25 Escape Room Fundraiser

2 levels of rooms. Call to reserve your spot. Family-Friendly Room: 9am-2pm (Sa) 9-11a(Su), start 10.23, 10-26-10.30 times every hour on the hour.

Boo at the Zoo Teen & Adult Room (difficult $4.50 (collecting treats), $3.50 (no treats), challenges and some scare Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd] 5:30-8p West End Boogie Project elements): 5pm-11:15pm (Sa), Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4-7p 1-6p (Su), start times every 1 hr Saturday, 24 15 min. Pre-sold times (no walkSpook Shoot MU Soccer ins). $30 (up to 6, family-friendly 15 3-D animal targets more spooky vs Carthage College. Women (5p), men appearing than usual. $10, Decatur (7:30p). MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W room), $10 (indiv, teen-adult room), Maroa Public Library [305 Archery Club [1335 N Country Club Rd, Main St] 5-9:30p Garfield St, Maroa, 794.5111] facebook.com/thedecaturarcheryclub] Whiskers & Tails 9a-11:15p 8a-1p Benefits DMCASF. Live Music, dinner, Little Blue Basketball Camp dancing, silent & live auction. Country Heart Walk Directed by Coach Matt Club of Decatur [135 N Country Club Rd, Opening Ceremonies and warm-up Nadelhoffer and the Millikin dmcasf.org/] 5:30-11p (8:30a). 1-mile & 3-mile walk and fun run University Men's Basketball (9a). Family, Halloween-themed event.

Dennis Lab School Trivia Night Team, players in grades K-6 learn Costumes encouraged. Pet-friendly. Free (donations accepted), Fairview Park [1640 Fun trivia, silent auctions, and food/drink. new skills in this two-day camp $10, The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, focusing on teamwork, dribbling, W Monument Hill Dr, heart.org] 8a-12p facebook.com/DennisLabSchool] 6-10p passing, and shooting. $50 ($42 Dulcimer Club with resident discount), DISC Haunted Trails Playing live music. Free, Rock Springs [1295 W Wood] 10a-12p Haunted hay ride through the spooky Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] woods. $10 (person), Decatur Archery Sunday, 25 10a-12p Club [1335 N Country Club Rd, 358.3033, for trick or treating facebook.com/thedecaturarcheryclub] Halloween Hoopla events, see page 12 6-10p See page 13 for details. $6 (nonmembers), $1 (member), Free (under 2), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 10a-8p

Scareport, Run the Runway

Are you ready for departure? This unique course can't be any flatter or faster! Lace up, dress up, and join the Decatur Park Super Saturday Recess District for a 1-mile Tot Trot, 5K or 10K run Youth ages 4-11 will enjoy inflatables, scooters, basketball, tumbling, and more! on the lighted runway! Costume contest.

Parent must be present. $3.75 (child), DISC Tot Trot (6:30p), Race (7p). $15 (Tot Trot), $25 (race), $20 (day of - Tot Trot), $30 (day [1295 W Wood] 10a-12p of race), Decatur Airport [910 S Airport Rd] 6:30-9p Four Seasons Watercolor Trees Learn how to create easy watercolor trees Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra in the different seasons. Ages 6+. $15 (members), $17 (non-members), Madden Rachel Barton Pine returns in the majestic Arts Center [125 N Water, decaturarts.org] Beethoven Concerto, paired with the opulent Romanticism of Sibelius. Kirkland 10:30a-12:30p Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, Millikin. edu/Kirkland] 7:30-9:30p MU Women's Volleyball vs Central College (11a), vs University of Plan B Chicago (3p). MU: Griswold Center [1184 Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn W Main St] 11a-6p [2550 E William St] 8-11p

MU Football

vs North Park University. MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 1-4p

Creepers of the Earth Trail Walk Take a guided "Creepers of the Earth" trail walk through the pine forest to meet costumed interpreters and hear legends about some of the creatures of the forests, ponds, and prairies.

Register online before 10.24, limited space. Tour offered every half hour. $2 (ages 6+), free (5 and under), Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-3:30p

Third Shift

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

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Rocky Horror Picture Show

October Fall Harvest Festival

Free crafts, face painting, pumpkin rolls, and a child-sized straw maze. Learn basic archery techniques and take aim at 3D targets ($3). Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p

An Afternoon with Groucho

$15-$30 & School age $5, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main] 2p

Tuesday, 27 Non-Fiction Book Club

Train: Riding the Rails that Created the Modern World by Tom Zoellner.

Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 1-2p

Plan B

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p

Ghostbusters

Come watch one of the best comedies of all time. 8:30p (doors open), 9p (movie begins). $5, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 Sky's the Limit Experiments, investigation, and discussion N Main St, lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 8:30-11p about science, technology engineering & math. 7 yrs-6th grade. Mt Zion District Feuding Hillbillies Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion] 4:30-5:30p Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

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Halloween Costume Party

Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members as you discover late nineteenth-century lifestyles and architecture. $2 (donation), Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, 429.9422, oglesbymansion.org] 2-4p

Greg Bickers

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Cedrick Burnside Project

Local female honored in the community for being a role model for young women and a leader in our community. Hors d'oeuvres and decadent desserts inspired

by Girl Scout cookies! $50, Country Club of Decatur [135 N Country Club Rd, getyourgirlpower.org/special-events] 5:30-8:30p

James Millikin Homestead Open House $2 (adult), .50 (child), Millikin Homestead [125 N Pine] 2-4p

Oglesby Mansion Tour

Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p

Cross Country Twosome Relay

Youth, adult, and parent/child divisions.

1-mile loop in Fairview Park. Each person will alternate miles, running two miles each for a total of 4 miles. A 1/2 mile Tot Trot will precede the race. $5 (relay), $1 (tot trot), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 4-5p

Halloween Piano Duet Festival

Come in your Halloween costume and hear young (and old) pianists perform Halloween piano duets. Free (donation accepted), MU: Kaeuper Hall [1184 W Main St] 4-5p

Monday, 26 Symphonic Wind Ensemble & High School Band

Free, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main] 6p

vs North Center College. Women (5p), men (7:30p). MU: Frank M Lindsay Field [1184 W Main St] 5-9:30p Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 6p

for trick or treating events, see page 12 Thursday, 29 Diamonds & Desserts

Halloween Concert

Hosted by Vanilla Gorilla. Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9p-1a

Youth ages 4-11 will enjoy inflatables, scooters, basketball, tumbling, and more!

Parent must be present. $3.75 (child), DISC [1295 W Wood] 10a-12p

MU Wrestling

vs Blue-White Duals. MU: Griswold Center [1184 W Main St] 12-2p

Halloween Festival

Halloween cartoons and candy for costumed kids. Costume contest. $5, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 1-4p

Boo at the Zoo

$4.50 (collecting treats), $3.50 (no treats), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd] 3-6p

$8, MU: Albert Taylor Theatre [1184 W Main St] 7:30p

Kidd Kadillac

Friday, 30 JWA Trivia Night

for trick or treating events, see page 12 Hallow-tween

Teams compete for fun and prizes.

Costume party. Decatur Masonic Temple [224 W William St] 7:30-11p

Halloween Bash with Third Shift

Costume contest, music, 50/50. Limited space. $10 (door) $30 (VIP), Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion] 8-11p

Halloween Concert

$8, MU: Albert Taylor Theatre [1184 W Main St] 8p

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 4-7p

Grades 7-12. Games, dance, costume contest, karaoke, big screen videos, photo booth. Concessions available. $5, Mt Zion Convention Center [1400 Mt Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion] 7-10p

A Nightmare on Backstreet

$12, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre [1099 W Wood St] 7:30p

Antics

Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8p-11p

Escaping Neverland

Sliderz [5995 E Route 36] 9p

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October 17-18 & 23-31

weekdays 5:30-8 p.m. / 3-8 p.m. weekends 3-6 p.m. on halloween / www.scovillzoo.com

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Broadway Comes to Decatur Written By Beth DeBouck

Decatur Airport • October 24 6:30 p.m. Tot Trot • 7 p.m. 5K and 10K Register at ACTIVE.com • $25 ($30 on race day) Lace up, dress up, and join the Decatur Park District for a 1-mile Tot Trot, 5K or 10K run on the lighted runway! Prizes in all age divisions and awards for best costume. After Party at the Airport Terminal!

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If you haven’t yet made the trip

to the Big Apple for a Broadway show, we’ve got just the ticket for those who want to experience the excitement of being serenaded by professional Broadway stars without having to make any travel arrangements. You won’t have to feel Wicked about spending a fortune on a plane ticket, nor will you need to use your Rent money to pay for a hotel on 42nd Street or Avenue Q. If you don’t believe this is going to be a fun night of Broadway with 100% of proceeds going to a good cause, then does that make me The Lion King?

Okay, I hear you groaning all the way to the South Pacific, so let’s skip ahead to the main event, shall we?

Known as one of the top Four Seasons’ tribute acts in the world, The Unexpected Boys is a professional touring group of Broadway stars hailing straight from New York. You can catch them locally, however, as they take the stage of the Lincoln Square Theatre on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 pm. These four talented stars of Broadway, along with former Phantom Brian Noonan, will keep you entertained with classic songs like “Sherry,” “Let’s Hang On” and “Walk Like a Man.” Then get ready to sing along with hits from Broadway’s longest-running shows, including The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables.

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Continued from page 29 “The show is fast-paced, great story, full of surprises, but on top of that, you have flawless vocals and unmatched Broadway quality!” says Julie Hovis, Director of Marketing, Events & Communications for Investment Planners, Inc.

event, but it is making the community stronger,” she says.

If you’re a local restaurant or businesses that would like to become a sponsor, there’s still time.

You can contact Julie at julieh@investmentThe Unexpected Boys is being brought to planners.

Decatur thanks to sponsorship from Investment But, wait, there’s more! Before we reach the Planners, Inc., IPI Wealth and Decatur Christian final curtain call, might you know of any acting School (DCS). Organizers are trying to turn the ingénue age 11 to 18 years old who goes starryevent into an annual fundraiser with 100% of eyed at the thought of performing on stage? If proceeds going to DCS for tuition scholarships. so, there will be a Broadway Audition Workshop Several area businesses and restaurants are also getting involved. If you plan on making it a “dinner and a show” kind of night, drop into any participating restaurant and flash them your ticket or program on November 7. They’ll donate a percentage of your bill toward DCS. So far, the list includes Bizou, Paco’s Sol Bistro, Taproot and Robbie’s.

on Friday, November 6, from 6 to 8 pm at the Lincoln Square Theatre. The cost is $35 and includes audition tips, a Q&A with a Broadway professional and admission to the Saturday night show. Kids who attend might even get a chance to perform on stage with The Unexpected Boys!

To register for the workshop, visit www.decaturparks.org, stop by the Decatur Indoor Sports “Each business – committed or in the process Center, or mail payment to 620 E. Riverside Ave., of committing – is not only supporting a great Decatur, IL 62521.

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Get There Broadway Comes to Decatur: The Unexpected Boys November 6, 6-8p Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main St., Decatur Tickets: $40 for reserved floor seating, $25 for general seating. To purchase: 217-706-5229 or www. lincolnsquaretheatre.com or www.decaturarts.org

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THRIVE Q&A

Kate Flemming

Photo: Sarah Jane

Most requested activity you hear people want from the Museum More programming! Whether it be special events, summer camps or daily programming, our visitors frequently offer their ideas for themes and topics.

Best Halloween memory growing up My childhood neighbors, Ruby & Stacy, would buy my brother and me our own full-sized Hershey bars.

They were the sweetest couple, and it was nice to feel so special each Halloween!

Favorite Trick or Treat candy Atomic Fireballs. It’s the only time of year I risk my dental health.

News flash: Halloween isn’t just for kids. We checked in with Executive Director Kate Flemming to see how everyone’s favorite kids’ haven, Children’s Museum of Illinois, is serving up Halloween hoopla to make every adult a kid again!

How long have you’ve been with the Museum and what is your role Going on four years; I started as the Museum’s Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator and became Executive Director in June.

Favorite thing to do for Halloween Now that I’m a mom, dressing up my son! He has been Batman and a bumble bee so far; this year, his costume is TBD, but I have a feeling it will be a character from one of his favorite books.

What’s on tap for Halloween at the Museum For the whole family: Halloween Hoopla, Saturday, October 24, from 10 am-8 pm. We have s’mores, crafts, treat collection, scavenger hunt with prizes and a Halloween Science Corner courtesy of Richland Community College that will include potions & concoctions that bubble, ooze and slime!

For adults: Booseum from 6-9 pm on Thursday, October 22, which will include a costume contest, campfire ghost story, trick or treating throughout the Museum and cocktail creations.

Why Booseum Countless children’s museums offer adult nights, and I think ours should, too! Our new CMI Adults Only event series will engage multiple generations of adults and increase awareness about the Museum as an educational institution and cultural destination.

With fun themes and activities, we hope to create a unique series of nights out for area adults. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates!

Your Booseum costume Something easy to move around in! I might go with the classic Rosie the Riveter costume.

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Niantic H.S. Reunion, Class of 1970 Sat, Oct 3, 1-4p Nigel Mack & the Mack Attack Sun, Oct 4, 3-6p MacArthur H.S. Reunion, Class of 1970 Sat, Oct 10, 5p Renegade Sat, Oct 10, 9p-1a Laura Rain & the Caesars Sun, Oct 11, 3-6p Hip Bone Sam Sat, Oct 17, 9p-1a Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings Sun, Oct 18, 3-6p Cedrick Burnside Project Sun, Oct 25, 3-6p

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