Events starting Sep. 15

Wed., Sept. 11, 5-8 p.m., Sun., Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m., Wed., Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m., Sun., Sept. 22, 5-8 p.m. and Wed., Sept. 25, 5-8 p.m.

66 Mother Road Diner

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

Live Music

217-503-4802

Art Spectacular

Sept. 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield Leland Grove

Free admission

Art & Architecture

A popular, professionally juried fine art and craft show featuring collector and museum-quality works. Food trucks and activities for kids. 217-546-3853

Bird Hike

Sun., Sept. 15, 8-9 a.m. and Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. Continues through Oct. 12

Lincoln Memorial Garden

2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Local birder Kevin Veara will lead a group in search of migrating birds. Hikes start at the Nature Center and are open to public. All levels of birders welcome. 217-529-1111

Compass for Kids Back to School Brunch Fundraiser

Sun., Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Erin's Pavilion, Southwind Park

4965 S. Second St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets

$50

Fundraisers and Galas

Annual brunch celebrating the kids of Compass and raising the funds to serve them. Includes a brunch buffet, drinks, Compass kid art auction, Blind Date with a Book, Compass updates and success stories, and a few words from Mike Murphy, president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. compassforkids.org. 217-481-4651

Not Petty

Sun., Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m.

Gail's Pumpkin Patch

1709 2000th Ave., Beason Central Illinois

Live Music

Join Not Petty at Gail's Pumpkin Patch for Fall Farm Day 2024. Music and fun for the whole family. 217-447-3409

Not Petty

Sun., Sept. 15, 1 p.m.

Gail's Pumpkin Patch

1709 2000th Ave., Beason Central Illinois

Live Music

217-447-3409

Pepper Sprouts

Sun., Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m.

The Range Bourbon & Brew

316 N. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Live Music

217-697-5080

Line Dance Lessons

Sun., Sept. 15, 1-2:30 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Central Illinois

Free

Dance, Bulletin Board

"Boots on the Line" dance lessons. 217-341-4241

Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum Back Porch Chautauqua

Sun., Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar

105 S. Seventh St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Free, donations accepted

History, Live Music

The Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum’s final Back Porch Chautauqua is coming up Sunday, September 15th. The series will close with a talk by Dr. Bailey Shaw, a professor of English at Lincoln Land Community College and author of a book chapter in #Metoo and Modernism published by Clemson University Press, and a musical performance by Beckerman-Allen-Dirks, a group of local Petersburg musicians. Admission is free, but donations are warmly accepted to support the Masters Memorial Museumand the Chautauqua Series. For more information, contact the Masters Memorial Museumat [email protected]. 217-632-7212

The River Ramblers

Sun., Sept. 15, 2-5 p.m.

Hill Prairie Winery

23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford Central Illinois

Live Music

217-635-9900

Jerry Garcia & Joe Utterback Tribute Festival

Sun., Sept. 15, 2-9 p.m.

Duncan Park

200 N. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Special Music Events, Live Music

Penny Lane's 29th annual, family-friendly event. Set times: Wolf Crick Boys 2pm-2:45pm; Lincoln's Dead 3:15pm-4:15pm; Birds of a Feather 4:45pm-5:45pm (Phish Tribute);California Jeff 6pm-6:30pm; and Sunshine Daydream 6:30pm-9pm (Grateful Dead Tribute). Includes craft vendors, disc golf, playground for kids.Sponsored by Promax Construction, Head West Sub Stop.

Masters' Back Porch Chautauqua Series

Third Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15

Free

History, Live Music

The Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum is hosting its Masters’ Back Porch Chautauqua series. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, May through September, experts will lecture on topics of local interest in literature, art, and history followed by original performances by area songwriters. The series will be held from 2-4 p.m. at 1st & 3rd Boutique & Wine Bar, 105 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL. The Masters’ Memorial Museum, at the corner of 8th & Jackson, within walking distance of the venue, will be open for tours the hour preceding the event. The event is free to the… n/a

Whitney Devine

Sun., Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m.

Buckhart Tavern

11000 Buckhart Road, Rochester Rochester

Live Music

217-498-9469

Brian Shartzer

Sun., Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m.

American Legion Post 279

903 W. Superior Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Live Music

217-243-6144

The Rick Mari Band

Sun., Sept. 15, 3-7 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806

The Tangents

Sun., Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Central Illinois

Live Music

The Tangents are an acoustic duo from Springfield known for their eclectic style and crowd interaction. The couple has performed all over including Nashville, Florida and Mississippi. With Casey Cantrall on guitar and vocals and Tiffany Cantrall on vocals, the pair enjoy playing country, rock, pop, blues and more. 217-483-7078

The Red Ribbon Revue

Sun., Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Originals, classic honky-tonk, Americana and maybe danzig.Guitar, upright, mandolin, pedal steel.

Lil Higgy and the House Reckers

Sun., Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

Live blues music. 217-787-8495

Silas Tockey

Sun., Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Curt Smith

Sun., Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harvest Market Coffee Bar

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-793-3601

Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Sun., Sept. 15, 7 p.m.

Big Horse Vineyards

11603 N. Co. Hwy. 9, Lewistown Central Illinois

Live Music

309-547-2070

Cat adoptions

Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m., Second Sunday of every month, 12-4 p.m., Third Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. and Third Sunday of every month, 12-4 p.m.

PetSmart

3183 S. Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Bulletin Board

Speak with an adoption coordinator about adopting, volunteering, being a foster parent or making a donation. Hosted by the Forever Home Feline Ranch. 217-698-3091