Events

Tue., Dec. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

1411 E. Route 29, Athens Out-of-town

Lewis Memorial Village will offer blood pressure checks followed by a program, devotion and a lunch. Open to all area seniors. Free. 217-636-8463

Animals in the Snow Story Time

Tue., Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m.

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

$5 adults ages 19-64

Children's Corner

Some animals migrate in the winter, others hibernate, and some just like to play in the snow. Learn more about animals in the winter with stories, a craft, and animals from our collection. Story Time is designed for preschool children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. On the second Tuesday of each month, visitors will enjoy picture books, a craft, and objects from the Museum’s collections. For additional information, please contact events@illinoisstatemuseum.org or (217) 782-6044. Story Time is sponsored by Bank of Springfield. 217-782-6044

Terra Madre Day

Tue., Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Food & Drink

Slow Food Springfield is hosting a potluck gathering and seed share to celebrate Terra Madre Day and 30 years of the Slow Food Manifesto. Please bring a food, drink or seed that you would like to share! Terra Madre Day brings together all who envision a food system that supports local economies, that respects the environment, biodiversity, taste and tradition. 217-553-9246

Educational Program: Dementia Conversations

Tue., Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Public Library

201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Free

Health

When someone shows signs of dementia, it's time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program by the Alzheimer's Association offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues. Topics covered in the program include: going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. 217-243-5435

Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home

Tue., Dec. 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

free

Film & Television

An award-winning documentary that gives a rare glimpse into both the moral struggles of farmers and the emotional lives of farm animals. Sponsored by the Springfield Vegetarian Association. 217-546-9171

Ghost Stories for the Holidays

Tue., Dec. 10, 7-10 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Spoken Word

Hosted by the Spoken Word Artists of Springfield, IL. Come creep us out with this special edition of Bards & Brews. Our ghostly, literary tour guide, Eric Woods, will help us survive the terror. As always, you are not limited to the theme. Share whatever, or just listen. Sign up when you show up.

Open mic with Jeff Cordes

Tue., Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

217-670-2859

Cook n' Karaoke

Tue., Dec. 10, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Burger Bar

2765 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Come out and enjoy the fun. 217-528-9030

Glass Paperweight Workshop

Tue., Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 17, 6-9 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Art & Architecture

With resident glassblower Mario Clarke. $45 members, $55 non. 217-523-2631

Open jam with California Jeff

Tue., Dec. 10, 7:30-10:30 p.m. and Tue., Feb. 4, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

George Rank's

1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Share your talent at the round bar with guest host California Jeff. As always, the delightful Geoff Ryan will be there with bass on. 217-670-2859

Rock and Rolled

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. Continues through March 2

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Special Music Events, Nature, Science & Environment

Imagine a museum exhibition inspired by the music that we love from the last fifty years. It would feature painting, photography, sculpture, installation and illustrations. Then we pair the art with rocks, minerals, fossils and meteorites from our world renowned Geology Collection at the Illinois State Museum. This is ROCKED & ROLLED! A celebration of music that has defined the culture combined with timeless geological specimens embodying the structure of the earth from our permanent collection. Featuring the artwork of Daniel McAdam, Judy & Bill Anderson, Yams, Christine Duray, Warren Linn, Larry Brogan, Dylan Fish, Plastic Crimewave, John Spear, Mac… 217-782-7386

Eleanor Spiess-Ferris: Daphne's Sister

Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 16

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture

Paintings and drawings trace the development of the artist's distinctive figures across her career. Curated by Doug Stapleton. Museum admission. 217-782-7386

Faux Real Exhibition

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 N. Fourth Street, Springfield Springfield Area

Free.

Art & Architecture

Mixed media pieces by artist Anna Kell, an associate professor of Art and Art History at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. 217-523-2631

Santa House

Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20

Robin Roberts Stadium

1415 N. Grand Ave. E., Springfield North Side

Children's Corner, Holiday Happenings

The Springfield Park District tradition continues in 2019 when Santa will arrive at his home away from the North Pole at Robin Roberts Stadium. A local tradition for more than 40 years! This is a great opportunity for the kiddos to see Santa, snap a photo yourself for free or let us take one for you for only $5.00. You can bring your pups, too so they can get a photo with Santa as well! December 7th - December 22nd Robin Roberts Stadium, Springfield, IL Mondays - Fridays: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00am - 6:00pm $5.00 photos with… 217-753-0700

Winter Holiday Floral Show

Saturdays, Sundays, 12-5 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 12-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield Leland Grove

Nature, Science & Environment

217-546-4116

Annual Membership Exhibition

Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 18

SAA Collective Gallery

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

The gallery will be filled with new works by all the SAA Collective artists. Artists have also included holiday-inspired art in our annual holiday shop. 217-544-2787

Tree of Wishes

Mondays-Sundays, 4-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Bulletin Board

Tree of Wishes is a four week program that benefits 12 local nonprofit agencies to provides hundreds of gifts to people of all ages in the Springfield area. Participating is easy! Find us at White Oaks Mall outside of the lower level former Sears entrance. Select a card from the tree, purchase items from the wish list and return unwrapped gifts to the tree by December 15th. Share the holiday spirit with those in need! Extended hours on weekends and the day after Thanksgiving. 217-528-8406

A Course in Miracles

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Faith & Philosophy

217-585-9550

J. C. B. Entertainment Karaoke

Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

The Alibi

320 E. Main St., Rochester Rochester

Live Music

217-498-1129

A Touch of Grace at Christmas Luncheon

Wed., Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center

3280 Northfield Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

$15.00

Bulletin Board

FORG BARBERSHOP QUARTETFORG (four old retired guys) will entertain us with their songs of the season. NANCY GRACE comes to us from Forsyth, IL. She will be sharing with us “A Touch of Grace at Christmas”. You DO NOT have to GO TO church or be a Christian and DO NOT need to dress up to attend our event. Reservations & cancellations are due on Saturday, December 7 If your schedule doesn’t work for luncheon, there is also an eve. dinner. Call for information. 217-691-8883 or 217-303-9768

Paula Pugh Romanaux

Wed., Dec. 11, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

321 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Live Music

Music of the season performed on the famed Brombaugh Pipe Organ, Opus 35, by master organist Paula Pugh Romanaux. Music of Marchand, Zippoli, Bach, Tevelde and Blake. An Advent Brown Bag concert. 217-528-4311

Christmas Sing-a-Long and Open House

Wed., Dec. 11, 6 p.m.

First Christian Church Springfield

700 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Holiday Happenings, Faith & Philosophy

Stunning architecture, beautiful music, refreshments. 528-3407

Candlelight tour

Wed., Dec. 11, 6 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 12, 6 p.m.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

History

217-391-3221

Open mic with Tom Beverly

Wed., Dec. 11, 7 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Out-of-town

Live Music

217-483-7078

Handmade Trivia - The Office Edition

Wed., Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Bulletin Board

Join us 12/11 for The Office trivia! As always it's free to play + prizes! Local Mistress of Trivia, Donna Smargiassi will be doling out 7 rounds of 5 questions each. Donna has been involved with trivia locally for quite awhile as well as authoring questions for various trivia nights. Now she has a night of her very own and instead of the same set of questions you'll find everywhere else all of them will be fun, challenging.

Old State Capitol Holiday Music Performances

Wed., Dec. 11, 5:15 & 6:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m., Wed., Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m.

Old State Capitol

1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield Downtown

Free.

Special Music Events, Holiday Happenings

Talented local performers will be featured throughout the season. Hosted by the Ill. Dept. of Natural Resources. 217-785-7960

Glass Blown Suck Bowl Workshop

Wed., Dec. 11, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Dec. 18, 6-9 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Art & Architecture

217-523-2631

Open Mic

Wed., Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 25, 8 p.m., Wed., Jan. 1, 8 p.m., Wed., Jan. 8, 8 p.m., Wed., Jan. 15, 8 p.m., Wed., Jan. 22, 8 p.m. and Wed., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Out-of-town

Live Music

Open Mic every wednesday night, different Host each week 217-483-7078

Brown Bag Concert

Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Continues through Dec. 18

First Presbyterian Church

321 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Special Music Events

217-528-4311

Downtown Holiday Walk

Wednesdays, Saturdays. Continues through Dec. 21