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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
Fall Migration Bird Hikes

Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Continues through Oct. 17

Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Illinois Audubon Society’s assistant director, Matt Hayes, leads weekly bird hikes during fall migration. Spot migrants as they pass through the area and observe the fall activities of the sanctuary’s resident birds. 217-544-2473
Tales from the Vault: Black in the Army

Thu., Oct. 10, 12-1 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

History

Throughout our nation’s history, African Americans have been called upon to take up arms and fight for our national defense. Objects in our collection help us tell the stories of our nation’s Black soldiers and their sacrifices. Join ALPLM Research Director Brian Mitchell as he explores African American military service in the United States through artifacts, images, and manuscripts. This will be a “hybrid” event with the opportunity to attend in-person or virtually. The event is free; reservations are not required. To watch virtually via Facebook Live, please go to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Facebook page… 217-558-8844
One Hundred Strings

Thu., Oct. 10

UIS Studio Theatre

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$45

Special Music Events

Performance with traditional Indian string instruments, the veena (7 strings) and the santoor (93 strings), played by the world renowned Indian-American Nirmala Rajasekar and Indian, Sandeep Chaterjee, a rich and accomplished Santoor player of our time. Celebrating the Indian music tradition, the string players will be joined by Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi on the Mridangam drum and Ramdas Palsule on the Tabla drums. This unique event takes place during the Hindu festival of Navaratri, when nine goddesses are celebrated across nine days. The musicians will share the unique stories of their instruments and of their musical and cultural traditions. In… 217-206-7529
Friends of Sherman Library Book Sale

Thu., Oct. 10, 4-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11, 3-7 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Seaney's Greenhouse

100 Illini Blvd., Sherman Sherman

Books & Authors, Bulletin Board

Most books are priced at $1 or less. On Saturday, fill a bag for $5. All proceeds go to support the Friends of Sherman Public Library District. Contact the library to purchase a $5 early bird tickets for the preview sale Oct. 10. 217-496-2496
IWIL October Pop-Up Social

Thu., Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.

7th Street Cidery

503 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Bulletin Board

IWIL members and guests can relax and mingle at this October social. A grazing table will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase. No RSVP is needed. 217-679-4726
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff FUNdraiser

Thu., Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Fundraisers and Galas

Raise funds to support breast cancer patients in the community and fund research. Event includes raffles, silent auction, heads or tails game, live music, vendors and more. 217-652-7016
Rogers and Nienhaus

Thu., Oct. 10, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-529-5806
Thursday Night Live

Thu., Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill, Museum & Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Live music with an ever-changing group of musicians. This month's guests include: Riley Ramsey, SoulSircus (Christine Parisella, David Shaw, Michael McNiff Justin Lowe, Andy Peterson and Joe Marshall), Joe Cooke's Heavy Gun (Joe Cooke, Pat Rolens, Joe Phegley, Jim Engl and Ed McCann.) Must be 21 or older. 217-652-7894
Robert Sampson

Thu., Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.

Mother Road Diner

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

Live Music

217-503-4802
One Hundred Strings: Traditional Music of India

Thu., Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m.

UIS Studio Theatre

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$45

Special Music Events

Experience the captivating sounds of traditional Indian string instruments the veena (seven strings) and the santoor (93 strings), played by the world renowned Indian-American Nirmala Rajasekar and Indian, Sandeep Chaterjee, a rich and accomplished santoor player of our time. Celebrating the Indian music tradition, the string players will be joined by Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi on the Mridangam drum and Ramdas Palsule on the Tabla drums. This unique event takes place during the Hindu festival of Navaratri, when nine goddesses are celebrated across nine days. The musicians will share the unique stories of their instruments and their musical and cultural traditions. 217-206-6160
The Art of Jazz

Thu., Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

$10 at door

Live Music

The José Gobbo Trio will celebrate João Gilberto, a Brazilian guitarist, singer and composer who was a pioneer of the musical genre of bossa nova in the late 1950s. Gilberto died in 2019, but around the world he was often called the "father of bossa nova." In his native Brazil, he was referred to as "The Legend.” Gilberto's style combined traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz.Enjoy a wonderful evening of jazz celebrating João with the Jose Gobbo Trio. Light snacks available. 217 622 7903
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
Exhibit: Works from Permanent Collection

Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1

Lincoln Land Community College

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

Lincoln Land Community College is featuring select works from the college’s permanent collection through Nov. 1. The exhibit can be viewed in the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery, located in Menard Hall. Over the years, the LLCC’s permanent collection has expanded to include artwork created by students and faculty, pieces purchased by the college and generous donations. The collection also now includes a substantial number of pieces from the Trutter family's donation of art and artifacts.Learn more about LLCC’s Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery at www.llcc.edu/trutter-murray. 217-786-2200
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
Entries Open for 2025 National STEM Festival

Through Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

Nature, Science & Environment

Submissions for the 2025 National STEM Festival are open through Oct. 20. Top-scoring students will be named National STEM Champions and earn an expense-paid trip to showcase their projects at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. in March.
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
Healthy Hearts Exercise Program

Mondays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Prairie Heart Institute

619 E. Mason, Springfield Springfield Area

$36/month for two sessions perweek, $48/month for three sessions per week

Health & Fitness

Program designed to help participants maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness, joint flexibility, muscular strength, endurance and balance through exercise. Program is supervised by exercise professionals and/or cardiac nurses in a casual and non-competitive atmosphere. Call for more info. 217-814-5727 or 217-535-3990
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets

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
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
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
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
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.
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
Progress Not Perfection Al-Anon

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Parkway Christian Church

2700 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield West Side

Lectures & Meetings

Meets in person (enter through office door) and via Zoom. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-652-8510