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The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
Pepper Sprouts

Thu., Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m.

66 Mother Road Diner

625 E. St. Joseph St., Springfield Southern View

Live Music

217-503-4802
Dallas Whittaker

Thu., Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m.

Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Music on the KC Patio. 217-241-7101
Thursday Night Live

Thu., Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Great live music with an ever-changing group of musicians. This month's guests include Hailey Cook, Roger Wainwright, Pete Jeffers, Chris Harris, Dan Grover, No One Special (Trevor Hernandez, Alan Sharp, Jarrod Lebeck and Madonna Hoerr) and Hat Trick (Barry Woodworth, Steve Harvey and Todd Behnke.) 217-679-7323
Brandon Santini

Thu., Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806
Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture

Thu., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.

UIS Student Union Ballroom

2251 Richard Wright Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
Free

Lectures & Meetings, History, Bulletin Board

Topic is “Lincoln and Political Conflict.” Speakers will be Steve Inskeep, co-host of NPR’s Morning Edition, and Sarah E. Anderson, professor and associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Registration for the event is encouraged at go.uis.edu/LincolnLegacy. 217-206-6600
The Art of Jazz

Thu., Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

$10 suggested donation at door

Special Music Events, Live Music, Art & Architecture

Join Jose Gobbo at The Art of Jazz as Jose pays tribute to the great Thelonious Monk.Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer. During the 1970s he, along with Dizzie Gillespie and others was a member of well-known The Giants of Jazz. Monk was one of the greats because of his unique improvisational style and for the numerous contributions he made to standard jazz. Gobbo is a well-known and an accomplished jazz musician who, along with equally accomplished Mark Tonelli, curate The Art of Jazz and arrange the program's performance on the second Thursday of each month… 217-622-7903
Line Dance Lessons

Thu., Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

No Cover

Live Music, Dance, Bulletin Board

Lessons by Boots on the Line. 217-646-8013
Torture, Khasm, Subversion, Drop the Blade, Fatal Dose

Thu., Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

Dumb Records

418 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

$10

Live Music

217-691-8991
Venice - Stained Glass Tour 2024

Thu., Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.

The Legacy Theatre

101 E. Lawrence, Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
Advance $45; day of $50

Special Music Events

The rock of 70s Aerosmith, the storytelling of James Taylor and harmonies reminiscent of The Eagles. 800-838-3006
Ricarda Rosalina

Thu., Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m. and Thu., Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m.

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-544-8520
Not Petty

Thu., Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Live Music

Not Petty performs at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.
Compassion and Choices - Springfield Action Team

Second Thursday of every month

Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Bulletin Board

Compassion and Choices Springfield Action Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m. to discuss advance caring planning and expanding end of life options. Email or call for more information. 217-836-3775
Hope Presbyterian dementia caregiver support group

Second Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

Free! Registration Required. Register by phone.

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness, Lectures & Meetings

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. This in-person caregiver support group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For the safety of our constituents, volunteers and staff, everyone attending an Alzheimer's Association event indoors must wear a mask and social distance. We ask participants to provide their own masks or hand sanitizer. Registration required. Please call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900. Offered through… 1.800.272.3900
"Vibrancy Realized"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

See the pastel paintings and glass sculptures of artists Sheri Ramsey and Michelle Ryan. The artworks are unified by their reflections on nature and the moody resonance of emotion, creating an experience full of energy and life. 217-544-2787
"Person(Re)alities: Paintings & Drawings by Art Silver"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

The Underground Gallery, inside of the SAA Collective, presents figurative and other paintings by juried artist Art Silver. Silver is inspired by how body language tells complex stories about who we are, what we are doing, and how we relate to our environment and each other. 217-544-2787
Edwards Place Guided Tours

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 & 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Adults $5, children 10 and younger free

History

A guided tour through the newly-restored first and second floors. The home is interpreted to 1857 and furnished with wonderful examples of Victorian furniture, including many pieces that belonged to the Edwards family. See the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" from the parlor of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married and a piano that was likely played at their wedding. Closed on national holidays 217-523-2631
5-Mile History Bike Tours

Thursdays, 1 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

Dana-Thomas House

301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Donations welcome

History

Ride your own bicycle following a guide on an casual, neighborhood-style bicycle tour of historic sites, including the Black Fire House, Dana-Thomas House, Lincoln Home, Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb, and others. Helmets are required. 217-782-6302
Friends of Lincoln Hike

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

Lincoln's Tomb State Historic Site

1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

Donations welcome

History

This 90-minute hike through Oak Ridge Cemetery visits the graves of Abraham Lincoln's friends, neighbors and political associates. Guides will discuss their lives and highlight their interactions with the 16th president. Comfortable shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302
Illinois Product Farmers Market

Thursdays, 3:30-7 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26

Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Bulletin Board

Local meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, honey and jams, craft beers, woodworking, jewelry and more. Plus live entertainment and a food truck. 217-524-9129
Pillsburied: Multiple Resurrections

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Sept. 21

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

Third in a series of art exhibits created from and about the ruins of the Pillsbury Mill factory in Springfield. The work includes depictions and interpretations of the abandoned factory, and sculptures and collages created from objects and materials found on site. Also includes artworks rescued from the rubble of the Adams Street fire, where the preceding exhibit was mounted. 217-523-2631
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

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Health & Fitness, Sports

Let's Get Fit is a chair based group exercise program designed specifically to meet the needs of older adults who are looking to incorporate more physical activity into their lives. These classes consist of aerobic, strengthening, balance and flexibility exercises.Meets in person. 217-528-4035
Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

Mondays-Saturdays

Various locations

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Ten meetings are held in the local area each week. Five are in-person and four are hybrid of in-person and via Zoom. One meeting is Zoom only. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-891-2981
Staying Connected Al-Anon

Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.

Via Zoom

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Zoom only. Call for link. 217-415-3489, 217-652-8131
It's an Inside Job AFG Al-Anon

Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Lectures & Meetings

Enter through the northeast door. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-280-0220
Step Into Recovery Group

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Phoenix Center: Out On Second

120 E. Scarritt St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

A 12-step recovery group for LGBTQ+ and allies. This group is for anyone struggling with alcohol, chemical, or process addictions. 217-414-8953
Open mic with Bob Besser

Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Decatur Brew Works

102 E. William, Decatur Decatur

Live Music

217-330-8683
Nar-Anon Family Group

Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Laurel United Methodist Church

631 S. Grand Ave. W., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Bulletin Board

A 12-step support group for those dealing with an addiction problem of a family member or friend. Leave a message if no answer. 217-891-5565
J.C.B. Entertainment Karaoke

Thursdays, 6-10 p.m.

La Fiesta Chatham

6901 Preston Dr., Springfield Chatham

Live Music

Karaoke every Thursday. 217-697-5588
McBrian Lincoln-Douglas Toastmaster Club

Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Red School Mall

1275 Wabash, Springfield Jerome

Lectures & Meetings

The club is dedicated to the development of communication and leadership skills.