Small world Taste the sweet meat of northern Africa and admire the traditional kimonos of
Japan at the 31st annual International Festival. As a part of International Week at UIS, the
International Student Association and Office of International Student Services
host the annual festival to embrace various traditions and cultures. This year’s theme is Harvest from Around the World. Attendees can sample foods that relate
to the harvest time from places like Japan, Africa, Mexico and the Middle East.
Students displaying traditional dress will share stories from around the world
about the harvest and how it is celebrated in different countries.
Sunday Nov. 16
International Festival
Lower level PAC & Brookens Auditorium
UISt
217-206-6678
www.uis.edu
4-8 p.m.
Free admission
Southern belles The Springfield Theatre Centre brings to life the classic tale of six southern
belles in a Louisiana beauty shop in Steel Magnolias. The story begins on the day of Shelby’s wedding and follows her as she struggles to give birth to a child despite
having type I diabetes. The women form a bond as they free Annelle, the
newcomer, from her past and support Clairee, Shelby’s mother, as she comes to terms with Shelby’s decision. Through the drama friendships are strengthened and rekindled as the
women band together to celebrate the joys of love, death and a big hairdo.
Fri-Sun Nov 14-16 and 21-23
Steel Magnolias
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth St
217-523-2787
www.scfta.org
8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun
$13 adults/ $12 children and seniors
Playing country
Rising country music star Chris Knight made a name for himself writing songs for
well-known stars. Now is his time to shine as he performs with Fats Kaplin and
Kristi Rose as a part of the WUIS Bedrock 66 Live! series. The series brings
singers and songwriters to Springfield as a way to promote American music in
its purest form. It doesn’t get any more American than Chris Knight, who climbed the ladder writing for
country musicians Montgomery Gentry, Randy Travis, The Confederate Railroad and
more. The blends of traditional country with the unique sounds of pulp country
provide an all-American experience created with a guitar, fiddle and mandolin.
Saturday Nov. 15
Chris Knight with Fats Kaplin
and Kristi Rose
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth St
217-523-2787
www.scfta.org
8 p.m.
$20
Dirty words An open mind and a fondness for bad words are all you need to get some cheap
laughs at Danger Adult Content II: Dirty Words. Presented by ADHD Productions, the show consists of 10 short comedies about
life and the moments that make you want to spew the “f” word at your neighbor. The comedy which premiered in Springfield in 2006 is
back by popular demand, The production keeps the elements that made it
successful and adds the music of Silly Joel, Springfield’s Billy Joel cover band. Tackling issues like dealing with a psychotic
mother-in-law, the team of local actors/actresses takes an honest look at life
that provokes thought and drives you to curse like a sailor.
Fri-Sat Nov 14 & 15
Danger Adult Content II: Dirty Words
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth St.
217-523-2787
www.scfta.org
8:01 p.m.
$12
This article appears in Nov 6-12, 2008.
