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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Calendar of Events ■ What to do downtown & uptown ■ Morton Fest turns 50

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Morton Pumpkin fest is ‘golden’ Band Day a Twin City tradition for 50 years LEIGH ANN BROWN

‌MORTON — There is a “golden” reason to visit the 2016 Morton Pumpkin Festival that runs from Sept. 14-17 in the “Pumpkin Capital of the World.”

The Central Illinois fall tradition is marking 50 years with all sorts of events and entertainment.

Official opening night, on Sept.

14, begins with the traditional cutting of the vine while attendees help send send bubbles into the sky. The evening also includes Morton High School singing groups and the Pumpkin Princess Pageant. The stage then is turned over to local talent for Pumpkin Idol Jr. and a performance by Cousin Eddie.

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be downtown at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 after the Kiddie Parade that welcomes children ages infant through first grade wearing costumes honoring the “Golden Pumpkin” theme.

Friday night brings back the Lip Sync Battle contest, followed by last year’s finalist on “The Voice,” Keith Semple, taking the stage with his band. A fireworks show follows.

On Saturday morning, the 10K run or 2-mile walk starts the morning off right (enjoy a pumpkin doughnut at the finishing line).

Celebrating memories and dedication to the festival for 50 years will bring together generations during Saturday’s parade. Also that day: the Pumpkin Recipe Challenge, the Pumpkin Pie Eating Competition, the Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and the Pumpkin Decorating Contest.

And, don’t miss the artists and

Pick & Tag Tree Event!

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The Morton Pumpkin Festival celebrates its 50th year Sept. 14-17. handmade items at the Craft Faire featuring 150 vendors; it is open Friday and Saturday.

The Morton Pumpkin Festival will again feature one of the best carnivals you will find anywhere, courtesy of Big M Amusements that has been at the festival for more than 40 years.

For the adventurous souls, check out the festival from new heights, climbing 35 feet to zip line through the festival grounds! For the milder thrill seekers, check out the Imagination Station from the Peoria Playhouse on Saturday.

The Morton Pumpkin Festival is made possible with the help of more than 2,000 volunteers, who will help serve more than 70,000 visitors. Just since 2011, the Morton Chamber of Commerce has given more than $410,000 of proceeds from the Pumpkin Festival to local nonprofit organizations and in support of many community projects.

The festival started in 1967, but took on greater significance in 1978, when the governor signed a proclamation that Morton was the “Pumpkin Capital of the World” because 85 percent of the world’s canned pumpkin is processed in Morton at the Libby’s plant. All that history and memories can be found this year in the Commemorative 50th Anniversary book that will be available at the Pumpkin Store and online at Amazon.

In fact, Libby’s and the Morton Chamber of Commerce continue to be lead sponsors of the festival honoring the harvest and production of pumpkins in the Morton area.

For more information about the Morton Pumpkin Festival, visit www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org.

Brown is CEO and executive director of the Morton Economic Development Council.

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‌NORMAL — One sure sign of autumn in the Twin Cities is the arrival of Band Day at Illinois State University.

For the past 50 years, Illinois State University’s Bid Red Marching Machine has hosted the State of Illinois Invitational High School Marching Band Championship at Hancock Stadium.

This year’s edition will begin at 7 a.m. Oct. 22 with 45 of the best and most accomplished high school marching bands from Illinois competing.

The preliminary round will continue until 6:30 p.m. with the finals beginning an hour later and continuing until around 10:30 p.m.

General admission tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the gate.

All the bands will compete in various classes in the preliminary contest with the top 14 bands advancing to the finals competition and challenging for the title of grand champion.

Band Day will bring roughly 6,000 high school students to ISU’s campus. Family, friends and other supporters add another 3,000 to the sudden influx of people in the community.

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Judges for the contest are some of the best in the marching band profession, who are brought to ISU from across the country. The bands, representing all parts of Illinois, build on their marching season to this daylong competition.

Those attending will see some of the hardest working youth in our state and community. The performances will demonstrate the high levels of creativity each band program brings to the competition.

Besides watching a day full of top-level high school band performances, those in attendance also will get see two performances of ISU’s Big Red Marching Machine that will play twice for the crowd and the high school band members, at 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.

There are many current members of the Big Red Marching Machine who competed in this same contest wen they were in high school, and organizers hope there are future members in crowd who will make the choice to attend ISU and be active members of the Big Red Marching Machine.

Smith is director of athletic bands at Illinois State University.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall is upon us and there is so much to do in Central Illinois until we hit the holiday season.

SEPTEMBER‌ 14-17: Morton Pumpkin Festival; parade, carnival midway, pumpkin-related foods and contests, live entertainment, more; downtown Morton.

15: The Shanties; Irish group; 5:30 p.m.; Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

15-16 and 22-24: “Fighting Words”; Sunil Kuruvilla drama; Heartland Theatre Company, Normal.

15-18: Dwight Harvest Days; carnival, live bands, flea market, games and contests, food, parade (12:45 p.m. Sun.), car show, more; downtown Dwight.

16: BCPA Tenth Anniversary Event; celebration with champagne toast and performances by local musicians, dancers and actors; 7:30 p.m.; Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

16: Flaccid; rock group; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

16: Steve Miller Band; rock group; 7:30 p.m.; U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington.

16-18: IWU Family Weekend; various family-themed events and activities; IWU campus.

17, 24: Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market; 7:30 a.m.-noon; downtown Bloomington square.

17: Proof; David Auburn drama; Engle Lane Theatre, Streator.

17: Autumnal Festival; children’s activities, Scarecrows on Parade, corn maze, hay rides, more; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; ISU Horticulture Center.

17: Delavan Cruise-In; auto show, live music, food, more; 4-8 p.m.; downtown Delavan.

17: Festival of India; McLean County India Association cultural celebration, with parade, music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, more; noon-6 p.m.; ISU quad.

17: Peter Oyloe & The Hank Band; Hank Williams Sr. tribute band; 7:30 p.m.; BCPA. 17: Tour de Taco; social cycling

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Normal’s Worldwide Day of Play Ishani Namadurai, 9, of Bloomington participates in one of the traditional celebration and Uptown Block dances during the 2015 Festival of India hosted by the McLean County Party had the Kevin and Hailey India Association and Illinois State University on the ISU quad. This year’s Martin family of Gridley enjoying event is Sept. 17. the Normal Hoops exhibit in event to local eateries serving tacos; Castle Theatre.

September 2015. This year’s event, 22: A Day Awareness Fair; Military in conjunction with the Uptown 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; start at Uptown CirSuicide Awareness Month event, with in- Block Party, is Sept. 24. cle, Normal.

17-18: Abraham Lincoln Railsplitting Festival; railsplitting competition, Civil War encampment, pioneer village, more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln.

18: Huey Mack; rap singer; 7:30 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

18: “Love Letters”; A.R. Gurney play with Walt Willey and Tina Salamone; 2 p.m.; BCPA. 18: Third Sunday Market; flea market; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

19-10/29: “And There’s the Humor of It: Shakespeare and the Four Humors”; traveling exhibit on four bodily “humors” and their influence on Shakespeare’s work; IWU Ames Library.

20: Andy Frasco & The U.N.; rock-blues group; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

22: Colt Ford; country singer; 8 p.m.;

formation on PTSD and military suicide, vendors, service dog info, therapists, kids’ activities, more; 5:30-8 p.m.; G.E./Union Park, Bloomington.

22: Gabriel Iglesias; comedian; 7:30 p.m.; ISU Braden Auditorium.

22-24: Threshermen’s Bluegrass Festival; bluegrass groups from around country, jams, more; Threshermen’s Park, Pontiac.

23: The Mountain Goats; alt-rock band; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

24: Illinois District Barbershop Harmony Society Fall Competition; barbershop choruses and quartets; all day; BCPA. 24: Grape Soiree; Easter Seals benefit with wine tasting, food, live entertainment, more; 5:30-11 p.m.; Bloomington Country Club.

24: Medici Oktoberfest; street fest with food and music; 2-11 p.m.; Medici Restaurant, Normal.

Come out to the farm for a unique 19th-century experience!

Featuring: Oxen Pulling • Civil War Photographer Storytelling with Brian “Fox” Ellis • Blue Monkey Sideshow Special Appearance Sunday by General U.S. Grant Music by: The Unreconstructed String Band Games and Crafts for the kids Artisans: Blacksmithing, spinning, embroidery, wheat weaving, flax processing, food preservation, and more!

Food: BBQ, Kettle Corn, Homemade Pies

Harvest Frolic Saturday and Sunday, September 24 & 25 10:00 am to 4:00 am

Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk at 9:00 am Saturday

Amphitheater, Normal.

25: USA Ballet’s “Fall Into Fun;” 3 p.m.; BCPA; $20; 309-808-2898.

25-26: We Came As Romans; rock group; Limelight Eventplex, Peoria (Sun); Castle Theatre, Bloomington (Mon.).

29: Houndmouth; alt-country-rock group; 7:30 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

29: Turas; Irish group; 5:30 p.m.; Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

30: Taste of Eureka; food fair; 4:307:30 p.m.; downtown Eureka.

30-10/2: IWU Homecoming weekend; various campus locations at Illinois Wesleyan University.

30-10/1: Big Hat Rich & Famous Rodeo; rodeo events, clowns, kids’ events, more; 7 p.m.; Eureka Park.

30-10/8: “Waiora”; ISU Theatre production of Hone Kouka drama; ISU CenSTEVE SMEDLEY, THE PANTAGRAPH‌ ter for the Performing Arts.

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24: Forrest WaBash Festival; street vendors, classic car/truck cruise-in, entertainment, more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; downtown Forrest.

24: Worldwide Day of Play and Uptown Block Party; family activities, stage performances, bike rodeo, more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; uptown Normal.

24: Zoo-Do; annual zoo fundraising gala; 5-9 p.m.; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

24-25: Apple ’n Pork Festival; fall harvest fest with apple/pork foods, crafts, harvest demonstrations. More; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; C.H. Moore Homestead, Clinton.

24-25: National Alpaca Farm Days; open tours of alpaca farm, with related activities; Houchin Family Alpacas, rural Heyworth.

25: Marc Boon & Oh Solo Trio; classic rock group; 4 p.m.; Connie Link

OCTOBER‌ 1: Bloomington-Normal Zombie Walk; fundraising event, with raffle, live music, more; 4-9:30 p.m.; Anderson Park to Uptown Circle, Normal.

1: Central Illinois Poultry Club Show; exhibits and related activities; 9 a.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

1: Chicago Farmer and Edward David Anderson; singer-songwriters; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

1: Twin City Amateur Astronomers Public Viewing Session; “Fading Glories of the Summer Triangle”; 7-9 p.m.; Sugar Grove Nature Center at Funks Grove.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market; 7:30 a.m.-noon; downtown Bloomington square.

10/1-2: Ropp Road Round-Up Festival; fall harvest fest with corn maze, vendors, demonstrations, pony rides, more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Radar Family Farms, Normal.

1-2 and 8-9: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Walk; costumed actors portraying figures from McLean County history; Please see CALENDAR, Page E7

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Downtown celebrations a nod to fall abundance TRICIA STILLER

‌ LOOMINGTON — Downtown B Bloomington celebrates the onset of autumn with whimsy, celebration and the spoils of the harvest.

During September, we offer the Eat Local Challenge! During the month, when farmers’ yields are at their peak, we want you to enjoy the finest, freshest foods available.

All you need to do is commit to spending $20 a week on local foods.

That’s it. You can learn more on the Central Illinois Eat Local Challenge Facebook Page, where you’ll find

recipes, meal plans, and a calendar of local events.

The fall floral showcase takes over our Adopt-a-Pots program throughout the district, adding fall color and traditional décor of the season to the downtown landscape.

This sets the tone for the arrival of fall crops to our award-winning Farmers’ Market on the square each Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. until noon, through the end of October.

Speaking of October, our annual Loft showcase, the Tour de Metro will kick off the month as part of

our First Friday Event that will also include an art scavenger hunt and of course, other special activities at our shops and galleries.

First Fridays, started in 2008, is a monthly celebration of downtown with extended business hours, art, music, shopping, dining specials and much more.

Also in October, ghosts, goblins and superheroes of all ages are invited to Trick or Treat Downtown from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Downtown merchants look forward to this fun family event each year.

And costumes are encouraged at our last farmers market on Oct. 29 — the annual “Howl at the Market” that provides all trick-or-treaters with “boo bucks” they can use to redeem for a special fall treat.

In November, we focus special attention on our thriving arts scene.

The McLean County Arts Center’s annual Holiday Treasures Exhibition and Art Show opens Nov. 3 with an opening reception from 5 to 8, and on Nov. 4, the Around the Corner Art Walk

brings you into our downtown art galleries for a meet-and -greet with local artists, and opportunities to do your holiday shopping for friends, family, or even start your own collection!

The Indoor Thanksgiving Market returns to U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Nov. 19. This special market provides you with the very best locally sourced foods for your Thanksgiving table.

Stiller is executive director of the Downtown Bloomington Association.

Autumn months mean fall fun in uptown Normal JOE TULLEY

‌ ORMAL — When the N Redbirds return to uptown Normal, it means one thing: Fall is just around the corner and exciting things are happening. A host of returning fall events, complimented by a new addition to the calendar, promise to make this fall season one of our most fun.

Uptown businesses have been busy planning their first autumn shopping event: Mimosa Morning from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 17. Shoppers are invited to visit uptown shops and boutiques to enjoy a variety of specials and sales, all while enjoying complimentary sips and snacks.

Later in September, the Children’s Discovery Museum

will again host its annual Uptown Block Party. Held each year on East Beaufort Street as part of the Worldwide Day of Play, youngsters of all ages can expect a variety of activities, including booths, a touch-a -truck experience, bike rodeo and lively entertainment. The fun happens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24.

That same Saturday brings a new event, hosted

by Medici and co-sponsored by the Normal Rotary, as the block party is winding down.

The Medici Oktoberfest runs from 2 to 10 p.m. on North Street directly in front of the restaurant and will offer many of the traditional trappings fans might expect: beer, street food and live mu-

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Moving into October, our friends at Illinois State University celebrate their annual homecoming on Oct. 8. Uptown Normal is the perfect place to bring the family to watch the parade that steps off at 10 a.m. and features community and student entries.

October’s signature event wraps up the month as we close the uptown streets for an evening of fun — and safe — trick-or-treating. Treat Feast is one of uptown’s longest-running events, and is an opportunity for the business community to give back to their friends and patrons for all their support.

The streets are closed from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27, as spooky ghosts and ghouls don their Halloween best to visit uptown businesses.

While most of the events

held in uptown are free, some, such as the Medici Oktoberfest, do ask for a small donation. If you have questions about hours or details of any uptown event, visit Up-

townNormal.com, at facebook.com/UptownNormal, or email jtulley@normal.org.

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BCPA sets exciting fall schedule including magic, films BCPA STAFF

‌ LOOMINGTON — Temps are B dropping and the leaves have begun to change, which means fall has really fall-en. With the cooler weather, it’s time to come inside and what better place to visit than the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

The BCPA has a full calendar of events to entertain the whole family.

On Sept. 16, we celebrate with “A Toast To 10: The Tenth Anniversary Event” as local actors, dancers and musicians salute the first decade of the BCPA. The following night, Peter Oyloe and the Hank Band take the main stage to celebrate the music and poetry of Hank Williams Sr. Our final production on celebration weekend is a performance of “Love Letters,” featuring Walt Willey, seen in last season’s “An Evening with Wild Bill,” and BCPA Director Tina Salamone. There will be a postshow meet-and-greet and reception

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The BCPA will screen the silent film classic, “Phantom of the Opera,” on Oct. 25. following the play.

The whole family can plan a trip to the BCPA on Oct. 7 to see the just-added show, “The Amazing Max.” PBS Kids describes it as “an awesome and hilarious live magic

show.” This is a high-energy, interactive and all-around silly show for young and old.

Comedy and politics go hand in hand and the BCPA has landed a funny show on the eve of this year’s

presidential race. The Second City in partnership with Slate Magazine present “Unelectable You” on Oct. 26. This political parody will be mocking every candidate and the whole political process in a show where the audience gets in on the act.

As Halloween approaches, it’s time to get our spooky on with our silent film screening of the “Phantom of the Opera” on Oct. 25. This 1925 classic stars Lon Chaney, Sr. in the title role and will have live organ accompaniment by Dennis Scott.

A few days later, on Oct. 28, the four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys are center stage. Their sound has spawned dozens of country hits and a number one pop smash, earning them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards.

Lovers of stand-up comedy can rejoice as national headlining comedian Dan St. Paul brings his

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Calendar From E3

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington.

2: Reggie Redbird Day at Miller Park Zoo; Reggie Redbird visit and bird-themed presentation; 1-3 p.m.; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

4-9: “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”; Sarah Ruhl comedy-thriller; IWU Jerome Mirza Theatre.

6: The Temperance Movement; rock group; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

7: The Amazing Max; illusionist; 7 p.m.; BCPA. 7: First Friday Tour de Metro; tours of downtown living/business spaces; 5-8 p.m.; downtown Bloomington.

7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 and 31: Terror on Washington Street; haunted house; 7-11 p.m.; 513 W. Washington St., Clinton.

7-9: ISU Homecoming weekend; various campus locations, ISU. 8: Twin City Cruisers Cruise-In; “Green, Yellow and Gold Night” theme; 5-8:30 p.m.; Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington.

8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: Downs Fright Fest; 6:30-10:30 p.m.; 107 E. Franklin St., Downs.

10: Todd Snider; Americana-alt-country singer; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

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The seventh annual Zombie Walk will haunt the streets of Normal on Oct. 1.

11: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers; roots rock group; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

12-13: Illinois Porcelain Art Show; exhibits, demonstrations; The Chateau, Bloomington.

13: Futuristic; hip-hop singer; 7 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

14: Illinois Symphony Orchestra; conducted by director candidate Vladimir Kulenovic; 7:30 p.m.; BCPA.

15-16: Morton Punkin Chuckin Contest; competitive pumpkin tossing contests, food, more, 10 a.m.-dusk; Allentown and Springfield roads, rural Morton.

16: Randy & Mr. Lahey; “Trailer Park Boys” comedians; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

16: Third Sunday Market; flea market; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

16-22: “The Addams Family”; musical

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27: The Newsboys; Christian rock-pop group; 7 p.m.; ISU Braden Auditorium.

27: Uptown Normal Treat Fest; trickor-treating at merchants; 5-6:30 -p.m.; uptown Normal.

2 7-2 9 : S h a ke s Fe a r ; S h a k e speare-themed Halloween characters, scenes and activities; 7-10 p.m.; Ewing Manor grounds, Bloomington.

28: Halloween Hoopla; family Halloween event in museum setting; 6-8 p.m.; Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal.

28: Oak Ridge Boys; country group; 7:30 p.m.; BCPA. 29: Dress-Up Movies: “Hotel Transylvania 2”; 1 p.m.; Normal Theater.

29: Howl at the Market; Halloween edition of DBA Farmers Market, with related activities, more; free admission; 7:30 a.m.noon Oct. 31; downtown Bloomington.

29: St. Mary’s Annual Chili Cook-Off; free chili samples, live entertainment, beer wagon, more; 11 a.m. -4 p.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

29: Walk Into the Past Halloween Tea; Victorian Halloween tea and presentation; 2 p.m.; Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast, Bloomington.

Please see CALENDAR, Page E11

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Saturday, October 1st

comedy; Engle Lane Theatre, Streator.

18: St. Lucia; pop singer; 8:30 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

19: Chris Robinson Brotherhood; rock group; 8 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

20-22 and 28-29: Haunted Trail; “not scary” and “scary” editions; Constitution Trail, between Vernon Avenue and Connie Link Amphitheater, Normal.

21: Potterpalooza; adult (21-and-over) Harry Potter-themed party; 7-10 p.m.; Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal.

21-23: Flatcon Gaming Convention; gamer activities, competition, exhibits, more; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

21-23 and 28-30: “Murders in the Heir”; Vermillion Players dinner theater murder mystery; Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center, Pontiac.

21-23 and 25-29: Two Short Plays: “The Coffee Bar” and “The Walls”; ISU Theatre production of one-acts; ISU Westhoff Theatre.

22: Sugar Grove Nature Center Autumn Celebration; pumpkin patch, games, autumn foods, crafts, live music; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugar Grove Nature Center, Funks Grove.

23: Jeremih, Tory Lanez and Kranium; R&B-hip hop singers; 8 p.m.; ISU Braden Auditorium.

25: “Phantom of the Opera”; 1926 Lon Chaney Sr. film classic screened with live organ accompaniment; 7 p.m.; BCPA.

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CheCk out our Downtown Bloomington Businesses this Fall.

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Tour de Metro October 7, 2016 -5:00pm - 8:00pm J-Bo’s will host acoustic duo Hot Sauce Universe

November Event

• November 12, 2016: J-Bo’s Handbags & Accessories and Master’s Touch Salon present “All Eyeze on Me” - hair and fashion show - 4:00pm - 6:30pm • November 25, 2016 - Black Friday - 9:00am - until - specials throughout the boutique

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Visit us at the WBNQ Brial Show on Sept. 25 at the Double Tree!

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CheCk out our Downtown Bloomington Businesses this Fall. fashionable delicate timeless WO M E N ' S ACC E S S O RY AND GIFT BOUTIQUE

$2 off public and member tickets when purchased at least 24 hours before the performance No discount on student tickets

Presented by the McLean County Museum of History in partnership with Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and Illinois Voices Theatre Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

October 1, 2, 8, & 9

Advance ticket sales begin September 6 $17 general public $14 Museum members $5 under 18 & students w/ID

For more information visit mchistory.org or call 309-827-0428

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(Value up to $13.95)

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Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dinner

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Furniture | Diy workshops | home Decor for DIY Workshop info visit DIYonthePrairie.com

306 N Center ( Next to Satio) • www.vintageandhandmade.com

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Calendar From E7

29-30: Central Illinois Antique Dealers Fall Sale & Show; more than 35 dealers; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

30: Big Head Todd & The Monsters; rock group; 7:30 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

30: Zoo Spooktacular; Halloween crafts, costumes, candy and animal encounters; noon-3 p.m.; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

NOVEMBER‌ 1-19: The Blessings of the Table: Thanksgiving at Clover Lawn; seasonal tours giving servants’ perspective on holiday preparations; David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, Bloomington.

2: Wood Brothers; folk trio; 7:30 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

3-5: ISU Dance Theatre; annual fall production; ISU Center for the Performing Arts.

3-5, 10-12 and 17-19: “The Homecoming”; Harold Pinter drama; Heartland Theatre Company, Normal.

4: Around the Corner Art Walk; holiday walk through downtown art galleries; 5-8 p.m.; downtown Bloomington.

4: First Friday; 5-8 p.m.; downtown Bloomington.

4: Red; Christian rock group; 7 p.m.; Castle Theatre.

4-6, 11-13 and 18-20: “Avenue Q;

LORI ANN COOK-NEISLER, PANTAGRAPH FILE PHOTO‌

ShakesFear director Andrew Park’s puppets help set the scene of Ophelia’s funeral from “Hamlet” at the 2014 Shakespearean Halloween event at Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington. This year’s event is Oct. 27-29. musical; Community Players Theatre, Bloomington.

5: A Bountiful Feast; presentation on Thanksgiving dinner preparations; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, Bloomington.

5: Conquer the Coliseum; toga-themed

fitness challenge; 10 a.m.; U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington.

5: El Dia De Los Muertos; Latin American “Day of the Dead” celebration and activities; 1-4 p.m.; Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal.

8: Nonpoint; rock group; 7:30 p.m.;

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Castle Theatre, Bloomington.

11: Tom Ashbrook; radio journalist in presentation, with dinner and cocktail party; DoubleTree Hotel, Bloomington.

12: Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris; country singers; 8 p.m.; U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington.

12: Uptown Normal Holiday Open House; Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus, carriage rides, merchant specials; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; uptown Normal.

12, 20, 26: Holiday Pictures with the Reindeer; holiday picture photo ops in zoo setting; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington.

13: Dan St. Paul’s “What’s Funny After 60?”; comedian; 2 p.m.; BCPA. 14: “Elf, The Broadway Musical”; touring production of holiday musical; 6 p.m.; BCPA. 15-20: “The Boys From Syracuse”; Rodgers & Hart musical; IWU Jerome Mirza Theatre.

18-20: Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees; custom-designed trees, wreaths and centerpieces, gingerbread villages, silent auctions, live entertainment, special events, more; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington.

19: Christmas on Vinegar Hill; vendors and holiday activities at various locations; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; downtown Mount Pulaski.

19: East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade; Festival of Lights kick-off parade;

5:45 p.m.; Washington Street through downtown East Peoria.

19: Illinois Symphony Orchestra; conducted by director candidate Andrew Sewell; 7:30 p.m.; BCPA. 19: Thanksgiving Farmers Market; indoor edition of Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; U.S. Cellular Coliseum.

19-20: From Broadway to Hollywood; musical revue; Prairie Fire Theater in IWU Memorial Student Center Main Lounge.

20: Farmer City Christmas Parade; bands, floats, Santa arrival; 2 p.m., Farmer City.

24: Turkey Trot; annual Thanksgiving Day run-walk; 9 a.m.; Miller Park, Bloomington.

25: Pontiac Christmas Light-Up Parade; parade, followed by Santa arrvial and visits; 6 p.m.; downtown Pontiac square.

25-12/31: Christmas at Clover Lawn; holiday tours of decorated mansion; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, Bloomington.

26: Clinton Christmas Parade; parade, followed by opening of Santa’s House on Mr. Lincoln’s Square; 2 p.m.; downtown Clinton.

26: Light Up Streator and Lighted Parade & Midnight Madness; lighting of park decorations, lighted parade, Santa visit, merchant specials; 10 a.m.-midnight; downtown and City Park, Streator.

PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM

OPENS NOV 12, 2016

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ducational, emotional and appropriate for all ages, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the life of Titanic. The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic and extensive room re-creations.

Presented by

222 SW Washington St, Peoria

Sponsored by

RiverfrontMuseum.org

Titanic 3D - playing at

the Giant Screen Theater November 12 & 13.

309.686.7000

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Keith Semple,

The Voice finalist live performance and Fireworks Friday, September 16, 7:30pm

Zip Line for thrill seekers

Saturday, September 17, Noon – 8 pm Welcome to The Golden Pumpkin Festival, full details at www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org www.facebook.com/mortonpumpkinfestival