Events and Happenings
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 FULL EVENTS CALENDAR
FOOD & DRINK
The secret to tender meat
With soaring grocery prices, I’ve been passing up the expensive, well-marbled T-bone steaks for more affordable proteins. Top-notch ingredients will taste great as long as you don’t screw them […]
FILM
Life a well-done romance, latest Sense and Sensibility adaptation is flat
Profound Life defies expectations A general description of Rachel Morrison’s Love of Your Life would […]
MUSIC
Mid-October music making
As we move away from a warm October and head into more seasonal weather, some cool events are still happening outside along with plenty of sweet shows going on behind closed doors. And it’s all […]
Chicago Farmer to perform Oct. 16 at Arlington’s
Cody Diekhoff – aka Chicago Farmer – is a central Illinois-based singer and songwriter. He and Micah Walk recently discussed his latest release, his upcoming performance in Springfield and more. Your latest album Homeaid was […]
Hardcore sax and drums
The Get Free Music Series, presented by the Music Program of University of Illinois Springfield, continues its fall concerts of fully-improvised music this Friday at Dumb Records. The Oct. 16 performance will feature “two completely […]
MOSAIC PROJECT
Megan Stoller interview
From helping patients navigate cancer treatments to helping families tackle head lice, Megan Stoller has found herself in two very different worlds of healthcare. Recently recognized as one of Springfield Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, […]
ARTS & CULTURE
In the mood for the macabre
Arriving just in time for the spooky season, Spencer Theatre Company’s production of Misery, directed by John Sivak, delivers […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
FESTIVALS | Fall favorite will draw thousands to carillon Once again, hundreds of hand-carved, glowing jack-o-lanterns will light up […]
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
Mother Road Bones – “Autumn Equinox”
Time Sun., Oct. 18, 2-3 p.m. 2026
Location Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield
Fall Gayla 2026: Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil
Time Fri., Oct. 16 2026
Location Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., Springfield
Mary Shelley: The Woman Behind Frankenstein
Time Thu., Oct. 22, 6-7 p.m. 2026
Location Williamsville Public Library and Museum, 217 N. Elm St., Williamsville
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MUSIC EVENTS
Blue Note Quintet
Time Fri., Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. 2026
Location Pease’s at BUNN Gourmet, 2941 Plaza Dr., Springfield
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