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04 September: Out and About 05 SPOTLIGHT: Requarth Observatory 08 Party Crashers' Crash of the Month 09 The Food Dude: He Said, She Said 10 Publisher's Pick of the Month 11 Art Speak: Your Muse 12 Meet the Penguins 14 October Events Calendar 18 Millikin Sports 28 Thrive Three Way: Judge People 33 Spot the Difference Challenge 35 BEHIND THE THRIVE
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Wild Liz here, one of the new Scovill Zoo penguins. I know I’ve only been here a minute, but man, I’m wild about Decatur, and you should be, too! Believe it or not, I’m a sports fan from way back. (Truth be told, I like Pittsburgh hockey best, but who could blame me?) Failing that, I’m a sucker for college ball of any kind, and you’ve got a doozy right here in Millikin’s bevy of sports—read more on that in this issue.
CONGRATS TO OUR SEPTEMBER WINNER:
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I also can’t resist a good debate, so you can bet I’ll be high-tailing it to the Oglesby Mansion’s He Said She Said event. Doesn’t hurt that the debate is beer vs. wine either. Flyin’ fish, is there a lot to do here! If you can’t decide, check out THRIVE’s latest regular feature, the Party Crash of the Month. You’ll find great tips on greater events in each issue! Wait a minute, is that smelt I smell? Gotta go; supper’s on. I think I see a keeper’s leg to peck! (We Humboldts are an ornery bunch. See for yourself when we make our debut at Boo at the Zoo!)
September Answers: 1. Peppermint box closed 2. Two trays turn to five 3. Cheese in breadstick disappears 4. White tub turns blue 5. Electrical receptacle disappears 6. Straw slot disappears
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Wild Liz
Out & About
A look back at last month’s happenings
YP Giving Circle YP Giving Circle members and their families gathered at the Children's Museum of Illinois to vote for the recipient of the 2013 YP Giving Circle grant. The grant recipient will be announced in November 2013. Last year, the group donated over $2,000 to Northeast Community Fund. The focus area for this year's grant is "children."
Millikin Football Millikin University kicked off its football season on Saturday, September 7, against Greenville. Their next home game will be the Saturday of Millikin's homecoming weekend October 5. Cheer on Big Blue as they go up against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans.
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Out & About
A look back at last month’s happenings
D-Town Throwdown DMH CrossFit Enhance Gym sponsored the first annual D-Town Throwdown the first full weekend in September. Seasoned athletes and newbies showed their earned strength to hundreds through a variety of physical challenges. All shapes and sizes performed to prove that this is one strong town!
Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 2, the Labor Day Parade swept through downtown Decatur. The streets were lined with supporters as local businesses marched with pride. Local bands and performers peppered the line-up as everyone celebrated the red, white and blue.
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Summer Blast Feeling Lucky Lounge on Woodford hosted a
September weekend of outdoor, live music. Reminiscent of Curlyfest, the end of season show deemed "Feeling Lucky's 1st Summer Blast Tent Party" featured Neverland, Riverbottom Nightmare Band and X-KRUSH.
Friday the 13th
Local favorites LHP rocked Paco's Sol Bistro on Friday the 13th! You can find the acoustic trio each and every month at Paco's and various other venues throughout Decatur.
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SPOTLIGHT
The Stars Are Out at Millikin’s Requarth Observatory
by Joli Hohenstein
Named for accomplished Millikin alum and former Millikin Estate trustee and financial advisor Dr. William H. Requarth, the Observatory opened along with the rest of Leighty-Tabor Building in 2000. It features viewing from the main telescope as well as an observation deck on the fifth floor surrounding the base of the dome. Small windows each year give the public a shot at stargazing, with free Observation Nights hosted since 2007. This year’s fall events will be held every clear Wednesday night from 8 to 10 pm (weather permitting) from September 11 to late October or early November depending on seasonal changes and levels of attendance. Part of the excitement is “the enthusiasm shown by attendees—young and old—and from on and off campus,” Casey says. “Many have never looked through a telescope, so we get some very excited and appreciative folks.”
photo: compliments of Millikin University
Who needs to reach for the stars when you can see them for yourself from Millikin University’s Requarth Observatory? A mere six flights of stairs elevate Decatur to astronomical proportions. Use some of the state’s best astronomy equipment to see Saturn’s rings and beyond, including the main telescope (a 20inch, 300-lb. mirror reflecting behemoth) plus a complement of smaller 8-inch units. In fact, Requarth houses Illinois’ largest publicly available telescope. It’s just one of many benefits the Observatory offers. “The students get the opportunity to interact with and teach science to the public as they become more familiar with the equipment and astronomy concepts,” says Dr. Casey Watson, astrophysicist and assistant professor of physics and astronomy.
And note, Millikin alums in particular get another perk: During Homecoming, they’re invited to a special alums-only stargazing session at the Observatory. This year it’s set for Saturday, October 4. The class of 1988 has its own special viewing during a reunion reception starting at 6:30 p.m., while the rest of the alumni-verse can gaze away from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Public Observation Nights are free, though donations to help with upkeep of the telescopes are appreciated. Says Casey, “We hope you'll join us and see the moon, planets, red giants, binary stars, star clusters and other wonders of the universe.”
Get There: Requarth Observatory Leighty-Tabor Science Center Millikin University, Fairview Ave., Decatur 424-6271 www.millikin.edu/academics/cas/ physicsastronomy/astronomy/pages/ observatory.aspx
Joli Hohenstein is Editor and Senior Writer for THRIVE. She is an award-winning freelance writer, marketer, and editor. Get more Joli at jolihohenstein.com. 08 | october 2013
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THE FOOD DUDE
by T. F. DUDE
He Said Beer, She Said Wine “Emma,” says Gov. Richard J. Oglesby, “Ulysses just called and said it’s my turn to host poker night.”
“If it’s good enough for the monks, then it’s good enough for me,” he says.
“Not until the house gets painted,” says his lovely young wife, Emma Gillett Keays. “Tell him he’ll just have to wait.”
“I guess on this point,” says Emma, “we will just have to disagree.”
“I believe it is poor manners,” he says, “to make a President wait.” They’re sitting in the library of the Oglesby Mansion, the Governor in his favorite chair, a cigar in one hand and a half pint of a domestic beer in the other. Mrs. Oglesby sits on the couch, attending one of their three children. “I’m not sure how you can drink that stuff, dear,” says Emma, “especially before dinner. Don’t you think a glass of wine would taste much better with the roast duck we’re having?” “Nonsense,” the Governor replies gruffly. “With wine, there is only one ingredient to work with, and that’s grapes, but with beer, you have barley, hops, yeast and several other ingredients that can be used to play with flavor and find the perfect complement to any food.” Emma regards him as she reaches for the fan she placed on the side table. “But wine is so much more refined! You certainly can’t have a grand party, invite your guests for dinner, and then serve them courses paired with a beer!” “Maybe you have a point, Emma,” says the Governor, “but in all my travels across the world, it is beer that causes men to gather around the table to discuss world politics, literature and society.” “What about women?” Emma asks. “You can’t suggest women must engage in the same manner as men. We don’t stagger home from the pubs. Rather, we converse in a civilized manner while sipping on red Bordeaux!” She smiles coyly at him, but the Governor is not moved.
Weigh in on the debate at the fourth annual He Said Beer, She Said Wine event at The Decatur Club on Friday, October 18. Reservations are required; please RSVP by October 6. Cost is $75 a person or $600 per table. All proceeds go toward painting and maintenance of the Oglesby Mansion. The night includes a five-course gourmet dinner. Reception (and first course) begins at 6:30 pm on the mezzanine, with Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby there to greet their guests. The other four courses will be served in the ballroom, and each will be paired with a wine, chosen by Kevin Graham, co-owner of The Decanter Fine Wines and Spirits, and a beer, suggested by Charlie McGorray, owner and manager of McGorray’s Golf & Grille. Following every course, Graham and McGorray will have a “friendly” debate on why they’ve chosen each wine and beer as a complement to the food. Guests will be able to cast a vote for their preferred pairing: beer or wine. Votes will be tallied, and we’ll find out if it’s Emma’s grapes that have won you over for a third time or the Governor’s barley.
Get There He Said Beer, She Said Wine October 18, RSVP (required) by October 6 $75 per person, $600/table of 8 The Decatur Club, 158 W. Prairie Ave. Send payment (made out to Oglesby Mansion, Inc.) to Carol Huss, 410 Shoreline Dr., Decatur, IL 62521 429-9422 or find them on Facebook The Food Dude is not a professional critic. He just really, really likes food.
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Publisher's
Pick of the Month Just a little something we ran across and wanted to share.
Morning Cookies
Blue Spoon
120 South Oakland, Decatur
$1.50 ea.
I usually leave the food dude-ing to the professional food dude, so I'll spare you the full review, but I found a wonderful surprise at the new Oakwood morning food place, the Blue Spoon. Everything I tasted exceeded my expectations, but I never thought I'd see "Morning Cookies" on the clever little menu. I think you can get the gist from the menu description: After years of development, the perfect Morning Cookie has arrived. It has milk chocolate chips, oatmeal, pecans and the perfect amount of everyone's favorite meat candy, bacon. s is thi , G e. OMacon ooki b ac on
photo: Katrina Smalley
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ART SPEAK
by Jerry Johnson
photos submitted by the DAAC
Let Your Muse Express Your Artistic Side People create art for different reasons. They create to express thoughts and feelings that cannot be expressed through a simple explanation, in a way that can be experienced by other people. Those thoughts and feelings are inspired by many things. We’re all inspired by something that fascinates us. We all have our “muse.” How we express it takes many different forms, from theatrical performance to jewelry to painting. Matthew Dearing from Springfield is fascinated by science and has been inspired to direct a series of theatrical productions that explore different scientific fields. This month Matthew’s theatrical company, Dynamic Patterns Theatre, will present the first in his Science at the Theatre series, a show called QED: A Play. It’s a touching, whimsical, thought-provoking play that provides a peek into the mind of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, an eccentric genius who was often thinking and clowning at the same time. “My academic background is in physics, so I am personally excited to merge my theatre and science interests into a new cultural event...,” says Matthew. You can see QED: A Play on October 4 and 5 at 8 pm on the third floor of the Madden Arts Center. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the Decatur Area Arts Council, 423-3189.
Likewise, my daughter-in-law, Christy Campbell, has always loved the wonders of nature and the great outdoors. Though she worked toward a master’s degree in jewelry design, she says, “If I hadn’t been so consumed with art at an early age, it would have been a biology thesis in front of me now.” The thesis she ultimately presented took the form of a series of fascinating, custom-made jewelry pieces inspired by insects and sea creatures. Two are pictured here. I have always been a history buff. If I hadn’t studied art, I would likely have been a history teacher. That probably explains why one of the few pieces of art hanging in my house that I created is a silkscreen print of Chief Joseph, the famed leader of the Nez Perce Indian tribe. Also, when I had the good fortune to paint a mural on a downtown Decatur building, I chose as my subject Commodore Stephen Decatur, another historic, noble, courageous, yet tragic American hero. We all have something or someone that inspires us. Though we may not all think of ourselves as artists, we’re all capable of expressing ourselves in a way that others may call artistic. Let your muse inspire you. You may surprise yourself when you create something you can share proudly with the world.
Jerry Johnson is the Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council and may be spotted pretty much anywhere art is happening. 12 | october 2013
Costume Corner
Although I’m not a huge fan of fall or winter, I do LOVE Halloween! I’m always looking for great costume ideas and ran across this great At-At getup for dogs. I feel a little bad dressing my dogs up, though, so I thought I’d try this out on my cat. She is a jerk and I figure Karma is a real thing. What seemed like a great idea turned out to be a little underwhelming. Check out my Halloween Pinterest Fail.
STAR WARS AT-AT WALKER
NAILED IT Clearly, there's no way my cat will wear a costume. Not even with catnip. She will, however, sit in a box.
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By Wild Liz
Well, hellooo there, Decatur peeps! My name’s Liz, but you can call me Wild Liz— most people do. (And yes, for the record, chicks, or in this case penguins, wear tuxedos, too.)
M.K., Ella, two peeps we’ve yet to meet, and yours truly. We’re all Humboldt penguins, named for the ocean current along the South American coastline, which keeps the water there just exploding with nutrients. (I mean, 1/5 of the fish eaten in the world comes from there!)
Holy mackerel, are my colony and I excited to hit the Soy City! And who wouldn’t be, But things aren’t as great as they used to with the chill digs Scovill Zoo has set up be, at least for my penguin pals. See, you humans discovered that our guano (you for us! know, our scat?) makes great fertilizer Knowing our South American roots (we (duh). And that’s fine for you, except that all hail from Peru or Chile, via various zoos we nest in it (hey, to each our own). So in locales like Wichita, Philadelphia, Santa when you load it on your ships and take Barbara, Seattle and St. Louis), they’re it away, our babies got no place to go. keeping our water at a perfect 40° to 60°F. You’ll be able to read more about our 5,000 gallons of it to be exact! predicament when you stop by for a visit. There are 10 of us altogether, including But I digress. Since we’re South American, John Henry, Royce, Chief, Huffy, Bogey, we’re also temperate. So we like relatively
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warmer weather than our peers, which is why Scovill Zoo will keep our water temperature moderated, even heating it in the winter and cooling it in the summer so we can still come out and swim. Like most penguins, we love to swim and eat—capelin, trout and smelt especially. (For little guys, we eat a lot—a pound of fish a day!) And like most penguins, we’re black and white—black heads and bodies and white bellies with some sassy speckling and a cool black band across our chests. Plus, we have something else other penguins don’t: pink patches on our faces and feet! It’s not feathers; it’s skin, and it’s part of that whole temperate thing we’ve got going on—that bare skin keeps us cool in warmer weather. We can even blush! To keep from overheating (it gets up to 108°F where we’re from), our feet, face and wings can flush pink. Or it could be we’re excited to see you! continued on page 16
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Meet the Penguins, continued from page 15
And see us you will, from three different vantage points! There’s a dome that lets you pop up in the middle of our house, a glass wall for underwater viewing and a deck with a glass door for a bird’s eye view. They’ve built our new habitat to look just like our native one, with craggy rock formations that mimic the ones on our coasts and a derrick and pilings like the ones by the shipyards. WEST END BOOGIE PROJECT Sunday, October 6, 3-6p
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VOO DOO BLUES BAND Sunday, October 27, 3-6p
We’ve got a sweet pool to swim in, those rocks to play on, and misters and fans to keep us cool. An equally cool ozone generator, sand filter and refiltering system keep our water clean and clear. I hear they’ve set up not one, but two nesting areas (one indoor, one out—you’ve heard we nest in our poo?). You’ll see some of us at Boo at the Zoo, and the rest of my peeps will join yours for the Zoo’s spring grand opening. (In summer we molt—you know, lose feathers, stop eating, generally get stressed out—and we’re waiting until that’s over so we’re sure to be at our best for you.) So come bring your wild things to see ours—we can’t wait to meetcha!
Wild Liz is a Humboldt penguin, new to Decatur and Scovill Zoo. She enjoys a good perfectly chilled smelt, long walks on short legs and twilight swims with her soon-to-be mate. Editor’s Note: Scovill Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo runs October 18-20 and 25-31, 5:30-8 pm weeknights and 3-8 pm weekends.
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Visit www.decatur-parks.org/scovill-zoo or call 421-7435 for more details.
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October Events EVERY DAY 100 Discoveries: The Nature of the Grand Prairie This breathtaking exhibit is a locally created collection of photographs, 2D and 3D artwork and brief writings created by the members of the Corps of Discovery. The exhibit was inspired and highlights the adventures, journals, and scientific observations of the original Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. Rock Springs Nature Center [Exhibit Hall, 3939 Nearing Ln]
Early Bird Men's Basketball Leagues. Includes 9 self-officiated games, each one hour long. $150 (team), DISC [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks. org] 9a-12p
be aged 16 or older. $95 (team), DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org] 6-10p Stevie Ray Kelton Lincoln Square Lounge, 7:30p-12a
EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY Staley Striders XC Running Club (10.8-11.27) Youth aged 7-14 may choose to run locally and/or take part in Junior Olympics meets. Athletes wishing to compete in J.O. competitions must purchase a sanction card ($10-12) & Country Line Dance Come join a fun evening, meet new pay entry fees ($5-6). $16-19, Fairview Park [Tennis Complex, 429.3472, people and learn to country line decatur-parks.org] 4:15-5:15p dance. Great exercise! $6, Knights Jim Poling View Poling's beautiful oil paintings of Columbus Hall [520 E North, of eagles, wolves, great horned owls, 764.3070] 7-8p (Class), 8-9p (Dance) EVERY WEDNESDAY Coffee Club nature scenes and much more. Adult Indoor Soccer Open Play Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Warrensburg, 672.3621] 9:30a Adult soccer players can enjoy Nearing Ln] casual matches during this 7-week, friendly open play session. No pre- Board Gaming Ben Rinehart Play your favorite tabletop game, Visiting Printmaker Exhibition. Lower registration is required although or try a new one! Free, Board only 18 weekly players will be Gallery [Kirkland Fine Arts Center, accepted. $6 (person), DISC [1295 W Knight [266 N State Rt 121, Millikin University] Suite B, Warrensburg, 413.9356, Wood, decatur-parks.org] 9-10p boardknight.com] 6p Art Exhibit EVERY TUESDAY Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe Open Mic Night Early Bird Volleyball Leagues [256 W Main, www. Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 6:30p wildflourartisanbakery.com] (10.29-12.31) The 6-on-6 volleyball leagues Mobile Soundz Karaoke start soon for those aged 45 or Art Exhibit Featuring Troy Hayes. Woody's Bar older! $150 (team), DISC [1295 W Gallery 510 [160 E Main, Suite 100, Wood, 429.3472, decatur-parks.org, [1190 W South Side Dr] 9p-1a 422.1509, gallery510.org] 429.3472] 9a-12p Open Mic Night Art Exhibit Preschool Activity (10.8-11.12) Special Edition with Tom Johnson, Decatur Airport [910 Airport Rd] This great sports sampler will allow 10.16 (only). Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9:30p your child to try T-ball, basketball, EVERY MONDAY soccer, tumbling and more! Each Early Bird Basketball Leagues week will feature a new sport. Aged Karaoke & Water Pong (10.28-12.30) 2-5. Children must be accompanied Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] Are you aged 45+ or retired and 10p-2a by an adult. $30-35, DISC [1295 W looking for a way to stay active Wood] 10-10:40a during the day? Sign up for our EVERY WEDNESDAYSATURDAY Adult Women's Volleyball Docta LD DJ/Karaoke Leagues (10.29-11.26) Curly’s Bar & Pizza [2683 N Water, Register for these fun 4-on-4 volleyball leagues for women! Must 875.9800] 9p-2a Lady Planeswalker Society Ladies, come out and learn how to play Magic the Gathering. Free, Board Knight [266 N. Rt 121, Warrensburg, boardknight.com] 6p
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
EVERY THURSDAY Write Stuff Writer's Group Support, encouragement, and critiques for writers in all stages of development. Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe [256 W Main] 3:30p Night of the Living Card Game Learn how to play Android: Netrunner, Star Wars: LCG, and Game of Thrones: LCG. Free, Board Knight [266 N State Rt 121, Suite B, Warrensburg, boardknight.com] 6p Adult Coed Volleyball Leagues (thru 12.12) These active, fast paced 6-on-6 volleyball leagues include coed competitive and recreational teams. $175 (team), DISC [1295 W Wood, 429.3472, www.decatur-parks.org] 6-10p Yoga Learn the art of yoga with this exercise class. Bring a mat & water. $45 (8 week class), Fletcher Park [Recreation Ctr, Mt Zion, 864.5424, www.mtzion.com] 6:30-7:30p Stevie Ray Kelton Timbuktu, 9p-1a Mobile Soundz Karaoke Featuring Troy Hayes. Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 9p-1a DJ David Lee Lock Stock & Barrel, 10p-2a EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY DJ Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 9p
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Wine Tastings The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main St, 422.9463] 4-7p (Fr), 1-6p (Sa) Haunted Decatur Tour (begins 10.11) Join us for a night of Decatur's Spirits, Scandals & Sins as we go in search of the history and haunting of the past! $30, Depart from Avon Theatre, 7p Haunted Decatur Ghost Hunters' Tour (begins 10.11) Join us for an extended night of ghosts & haunting with more history, more haunting and an extra hour of tour sites! $45, Depart from Avon Theatre, 8p FRIDAY-SUNDAY Boo at the Zoo (begins 10.18) Enjoy a safe Halloween with fun for the entire family! Hundreds of Jack-o'-lanterns guide you through the spooky treat stations. Take a ride on the Fright Night Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. Notso-spooky rides from 5:30-6:30p. $4.25 (treats), $3.25 (no treats), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, decatur-parks.org] 5:30-8p (Fr), 3-8p (Sa, Su) EVERY SATURDAY Farmers Market Central Park, 8a-12p Saturday Produce Market (thru 10.12) Richland Community College [One College Park] 8a-12p
Super Saturday Recess EVERY FRIDAY Back by popular demand! Super Library StoryTime (10.4, 10.18) Saturday Recess allows kids aged For children aged 2-5. Come enjoy 4-11 to enjoy an active Saturday stories, crafts, and food at the library. morning with inflatables, scooters, Pre-registration not required. Blue basketball, tumbling, and more! The Mound Memorial Library [213 N. St. rock wall will be available on select Marie, Blue Mound] 10:45a-12:30p dates. Parents must be present. No registration necessary. $3.50, DISC Friday Night Magic [1295 W Wood, decatur-parks.org, Standard-constructed format. $5 429.3472] 9:30-11:30a with the number of rounds and prize payout, dependent on the EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY number of players in attendance. Homestead Prairie Open House Board Night [266 N State Rt 121, Visit the Homestead Prairie Farm, a Suite B, Warrensburg, boardknight. restored 1860's farm house! Rock com] 6:30p Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p
EVERY SUNDAY Legends of the Five Rings Pick a clan and battle for honor in this epic collectible card game! Free, Board Knight [266 N. Rt 121, Warrensburg, boardknight.com] 10a Win-a-Box Tournament Bring your Magic the Gathering deck and play to win a booster box or special prize! Standard Format. $10, Board Knight [266 N. Rt 121, Warrensburg, boardknight.com] 5p Tuesday, 1 Master Naturalist-Grasslands Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, web.extension.illinois. edu] 6-9p 10.1-10.16 Art Exhibit Through a combination of largescale banner graphics, immersive environments, media features, and other interactive elements, Wild Land takes audiences on a journey with Thomas Cole through the story of his creative process. From an itinerant portrait artist to the founder of the Hudson River School, how did this landscape artist transform sketches from nature into a new vision of the wilderness? Decatur Public Library Wednesday, 2 Greater Decatur Chamber Breakfast $10-15, The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, decaturchamber.com] 7-8a Books Between Bites The World According to Alexander McCall Smith. Decatur Public Library [Madden Auditorium] 12:15p Thursday, 3 Community Leaders Breakfast $16, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 US 36 W] 7-9a Artist Talk Ben Rinehart-Visiting Printmaker. Free and open to the public. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Room 128 [Millikin University, millikin.edu] 4p
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QED: A Play Al Scheider stars in this funny, touching & educational show about Johnny Power - Photography Friday, 4 a day in the life of Nobel Laureate Exhibit, Opening Reception Children's Fall Craft Professor Richard Feynman. QED: A Free & open to the public. Perkinson Make your very own 11x14 Gallery [Millikin University] 5-7p Halloween canvas keepsake. Easy to Play described as “a seductive mix of science, human affections, moral paint with step-by-step directions. Please pre-register. $14, Next of Kiln courage & comic eccentricity, not Book Club [1515 1/2 N State Highway 121 Ste to be missed.” $10, Decatur Arts Wicked by Gregory Maguire Council [125 N Water St, www. Everyone welcome. Mt Zion District A, Mt Zion, 864.5424] 1-2:30p decaturarts.org, 423.3189] 8-9:30p Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www. Artist Homecoming: mtzion.lib.il.us, 864.3622] 6:30p 10.4-10.6 After 5 Live MU Homecoming 5th Annual Dessert Gala Millikin Fine Arts Alumni return to Millikin University [1184 W Main, Music by The Michael Scherer Trio. Blue Connection and are bringing www.millikin.edu/homecoming] Culinary presentation by Executive their most recent work! Free, Blue Chef Rob Isom, delectable desserts, Connection [117 N Water] 5-7:30p 10.4-10.28 gourmet coffee, wine tasting, October National live and silent auction including October National This juried selection celebrates vacation package and sport event Opening Reception originality and craftsmanship in a tickets, plus more. $20 (person), A multi-media exhibit of art from wide range of styles and subject $150 (table), Imboden Creek Gardens seven states. Madden Arts Center matter including a special category [185 W Imboden, 233.1425] 7p [125 N Water] 5-7:30p to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month. Madden Arts Center [125 W DGS Class-Local Chuck Durbin and County Records Free Music Friday. Main Place Bar & Water, 423.3189] 8:30-4:30p (Mo-Fr), 10a-2p (Sa) Could your ancestor be Thomas Grill [101 S Main] 6-9p Jefferson? How can you find out? Saturday, 5 Decatur Genealogical Library [1255 Dart SBT Double Maroa Harvest Festival W South Side] 7-9p Elimination Tournament 8a Color Run 5K, 10a arts/crafts/ 6:30 sign-up, 7:30p start. $250 vendors open, 12p bounce house, Haüs Cat added to pot. $11 fee/shooter. Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Woody's Bar [1190 W Southside Dr] 12-4p car show, 4p bags trny, 6p music (Jesse Hite, Eric Burgett, and Oakland] 9p 6:30p Frankie Ballard), straw maze, tractors, homemade pie auction. [Maroa] Open Mic at the Winery Ladies Night Out Come share your talents with us. Spend an evening with the girls! Fall Breakfast Fundraiser Feel free to come in a little early for Join us for dinner, door prizes and a famous Winery burger! The Winery jewelry making with The Bead Shop! Sausage, bacon, eggs, biscuits, fruit, beverages. $8, Antioch Christian [1093 W Main] 9:30p Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, and [3475 N Maple Ave, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] 6:30p Academy 875.0529] 6:30-11a 10.3-10.24 Johnny Power Eric Johnson Flashback Dash 5K Photography Exhibit Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Put on your 80's headband and leg Perkinson Gallery [Millikin Oakland] 9p warmers and join us for a fun walk/ University] 12-5p (Mo-Fr) run sponsored by the Alumni Class 10.4-10.5 of ’88. $25, Warrensburg HS [430 N Giant Garage Sale for Pets Street, Warrensburg, 815.761.3375] This event will collect donations 9a from the community and resell the items. Progress City [Richland Master Naturalist Community College] 8a-4p Tree identification, geology tour. Fairview Park [Pavilion, web. extension.illinois.edu] 9a-4p
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
Open House Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 9a-12p Run to End Alzheimer's 5K Check-in 8-8:30a, Race 9a. Forsyth Village Park [601 Forsyth Parkway, Forsyth] 9a Chicago Red Stars Clinic Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, decatur-parks.org, 429.3472] 10a-2p Bethel School Open House Could you imagine attending school in a one-room schoolhouse? Take your family on a historic adventure into the past when you step through the doors of Bethel School. Friends Creek Conservation Area [Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta] 1-4p Historic Homes and their Untold Stories Join author Dan Guillory for this program based on his latest book, HousePoems. Anyone interested in architecture or old houses will enjoy what Professor Guillory has to say about houses in Findlay, Shelbyville, Sullivan and Decatur. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us, 864.3622] 1p Fun Run Finale/Riders for Kids Toy Run Starts at Rural King to AIW Hall at 2p. Toy drop and festivities to help needy families. Music 3:30p (Kilborn Alley, Inside Out, Whoopee Cats, Gutterbound, Powerhouse, and Thick as Thieves). Food available, 50/50 raffle. $5 with toy, $10 without, AIW Hall [2882 N Dineen, 855.3938] 1:30p Owls, Hoots and Pellets Meet some of the most beautiful animals alive...Owls. We will discover how they survive in the night, find food, call each other, and fly silently. We will also dissect an "owl pellet" to discover what they like to eat. Reservation required by 10.2. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 2-4p
Soul Purpose Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 4p 1st Outside Tourney Chicago-style blind draw outdoor tourney. Woody's Bar [1190 W Southside Dr] 6p (signup), 7p (start) Anticipation Concert South Shores Christian Church [230 Bristol Dr] 6p Diamonds and Desserts We will honor the outstanding contributions of Julie Curry. This fun-filled evening will also feature dinner and culinary competition with local chefs creating Girl Scout cookie-inspired desserts. $50, Country Club of Decatur [135 N Country Club Rd, 888.623.1237, ext 1307] 6-8:30p Sports Trivia Night Must be 21 or older. Think you have the ultimate mind for sports facts? Featuring 9 “innings� of sports trivia questions ad hosted by ESPN 1050's Aric Lee, you can reserve your tables now. $160 (standard table of 8), $300 (VIP), Multipurpose Room [St Teresa High School, www. st-teresahs.org, 875.7950] 6p The Chosen Ones Concert Mt Zion Christian Church [1125 Florian Ave, Mt Zion] 6p
Decatur Trail Riders Speed Show Big Creek Riding Center [4961 E Lost Bridge Rd, decatur-parks.org, 864.3436] Sunday, 6 From Decatur to the Gold Rush: Oglesby as a 49'er Join Governor Richard J. Oglesby as he tells about his adventures as a 49'er during the California Gold Rush. Rock Springs Conservation Area [Homestead Prairie Farm Stage, www.maconcountyconservation. org, 423.7708] 2p Homecoming Alumni & University Choir Concert Central Christian Church [650 W William, www.millikin.edu] 2p West End Boogie Project Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 3-6p Inspirational Instrumental Concert Open to the public. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church [530 W Mound, www.antiochdecatur.org, 875.1730] 4p MU Bands Concert Symphonic Wind Ensembles and the University Concert Band. Kirkland Fine Arts [Millikin University, www.millikin.edu] 4p
iO Theatre In Whirled News Tonight, audience members provide the inspiration for an evening of improvised comedy by clipping articles from local and national newspapers and periodicals. $15-18, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, www. millikin.edu/kirkland] 8p
10.7-11.1 Annual Faculty Show Richland Community College [David Erlanson Gallery, One College Park]
10.5-10.6 Autocross Event Progress City [Richland Community College] 10:30a
Annual Fall Concert Decatur Municipal Band. Tabernacle Baptist Church [Hwy 36 and Wyckles Rd] 7:30p
Tuesday, 8 American Girl Club Join us for our American Girl Club where we introduce the history and culture of America during the Matt Carter Band different settings of the American The boys are back for their Girl stories and enjoy fun activities regularly scheduled show; call for and crafts. No doll required! reservations. $5 cover, Paco's Sol Aged 7+; please register. Mt Zion Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8p-12a District Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us, 864.3622] Brushfire 4:30-5:30p Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 9p
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October Events 10.8-10.9 "L" is for Leaves Mini-Camp Trees are shedding their leaves in preparation for winter. Why do they change colors? Why do they crunch under our feet? We will examine the fall foliage through hands-on activities and our senses. Aged 3-4. $10, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1p (Tu, Aged 3-4), 9:30a (We, Aged 1-4)
Wednesday, 9 Family Book Bash Fall Mixed Up! Septober? Octember? Children find many more mistakes when we read the book Fall Mixed Up! Children will tweak their listening and reasoning skills while discovering absurdities galore in this fun fall book. Craft and snack. $6 (non-member), $1 (member), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, www.cmofil.org] 9-9:45a & 10-10:45a Mt Zion Chamber Luncheon Antioch Christian Church [5409 US 36, mtzionchamber.org] 11:45a Culinary Arts Luncheon $10, Richland Community College [Shilling Center, 875.7211 x740] 11:30a Opening Reception Richland Community College [Erlanson Gallery, www.richland. edu] 12-1p 10.9-10.13 Tartuffe Fast-paced, preposterous, and incomparably witty, this ironic
comedy is a satire for the ages. Revolving around the actions of a family as they attempt to reclaim their father who has fallen under the pious spell of a religious prophet. $10-12, Millikin University [Albert Taylor Theatre, www.millikin. edu] 7:30p (We-Sa), 2p (Su)
Midnight Swinger with Chris Smith Guinness Book of World Records for the longest stand-up act! $15-17.50, Mt Zion Convention Center [1410 Mt Zion Pkwy, Mt Zion, www. mtzion.com] 7:30p
Friday, 11 Trappers & Traders "Who were the first Europeans to explore and exploit Central Thursday, 10 Thursday "Bored" Game Night Illinois? What were they looking Family-friendly group playing board, for and how did they interact with the people already living here?" card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. Macon County Conservation Diamonds Family Restaurant [2959 District presentation for the Wild Land Exhibit. Decatur Public Library N Oakland, www.decaturgamers. [Children's Auditorium] 4p com] 5:30p Sweet Repeats One night only, mother of all kids sales. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 US 36 W] 5:30-8:30p ($2), 8:30-9:30p (free) Rob Brogdon Concert Oxford House [2700 Monroe St] 6p Teen Challenge Banquet Guest Speakers: Darryl & Tracy Strawberry. $25, Mt Zion Convention Center [1410 Mt Zion Pkwy, Mt Zion, 423.9117] 6:30-9p DGS Class-State & Federal Records Could your ancestor be Thomas Jefferson, former president? How can you find out? Decatur Genealogical Library [1255 W South Side] 7-9p ISE Speaker Series, Dr. Tim Lundsey Caterpillar's Sustainable Development Program, and the Role that Entrepreneurs and Student Entrepreneurs Can Play in Sustainable Development. Free, Parguet Room, Richards Treat University Center [Millikin University, www.millikin.edu] 7:30p
Chili Supper & Auction Mt Zion High School [305 S. Henderson, Mt Zion] Chris Bradley & Jennifer Hood Free Music Friday. Main Place Bar & Grill [101 S Main] 6-9p Arlo Guthrie: Here Come The Kids Arlo’s songwriting, humor, activism, and unequaled manner of telling a tale exhibit the Guthrie family traits that his father (Woody Guthrie) imparted. Best-loved songs & stories the Guthrie family closely associate with the distinguished patriarch. $12.50-40, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, www.millikin.edu/ kirkland] 7:30p LHP The tables fill up every the second Friday of every month for these acoustical stylings. Call for your reservation! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8-11p St Teresa All-Star Reunion Immediately following the football game. Includes food, beverages, & music. Alumni and friends of St. Teresa are welcome to an evening of fun and festivities with musical entertainment! Catch up with old classmates and enjoy a fun and casual event. $15 (person), $40
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
(family), Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, www.st-teresahs. org] 8p-12a 10.11-10.12 Forever Plaid Broadway musical about a closeharmony guy group in the 1950's who are trying to make it big when tragedy strikes. Then are given a second chance to hit it big in the afterlife! 10.13-2:30p. $15, Decatur Masonic Temple [224 W William, www.decaturunderground.com, 791.1966] 7p Comedy Hour Featuring Sydney Adeniyi & headlined by James Ervin Berry. $10-12, Main Hangar [910 S Airport Rd, mainhangarrestaurant.net, 421.7452] 8:30p 10.11-10.13 American Street Rod Association Vintage Weekend Vintage Weekend IV. $5, Progress City [Richland Community College, www.americanstreetrodassociation. com]
2nd Saturday Book Sale Looking for a hidden gem or a favorite movie? Check out the Friends of the Library Second Saturday Used Book Sale. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org, 424.2900] 9:30a-12:30p Animal Crackers Class-Bump In The Night Children aged 3-5 listen to a story, meet an animal, create a craft with their adult guest(s) and snack on animal crackers! $9-10, Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, www. decatur-parks.org, 421.7435] 9:3010:15a & 11-11:45a Dulcimer Club Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 10a-12p
Preschool Peepers Bats flutter through the night sky all summer long, but they disappear in the winter. Bring the kids to find out what bats do when it gets cold! Aged 3-5 with an adult buddy. Rock Springs Nature Saturday, 12 Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. Church Craft Sale maconcountyconservation.org, A variety of crafts, including items for the holiday season, and breakfast 423.7708] 10a and lunch will be available. Baked Sand Creek Trail Run goods, candy, and homemade noodles also available. Children will 4- or 7-mile race. Sand Creek be entertained by a magician while Conservation Area [944 E Elwin Rd] 10a their family shops. Christ United Methodist Church [1503 N Summit, Saturday Scrappin' 423.3962] 9a-3p Join us for all-day adult scrapbooking. 1 table per person; Scrapbooking Party bring your own supplies. Fee Join us for an all-day scrapbooking includes snacks, pizza, and drinks. party! Bring your own supplies Please pre-register. $20, Fletcher and project and we'll provide the Park Recreation Center [Mt Zion, space and nourishment needed 864.5424] 10a to keep you scrapping! Space is limited. Register at the library by Community Game Day 10.9. Includes space, lunch, snacks, Family-friendly group playing board, and drinks. $15, Illini Park Building card, and role-playing games. [Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] 9a-4p Games available or bring your own. Salvation Army Community Center Walk to End Alzheimer's [229 W Main, www.decaturgamers. Check-in and festivities begin at 9a, com] 1p Walk begins at 10a. Forsyth Village Park [601 Forsyth Parkway, Forsyth, Diversity act.alz.org/decatur2013] 9a Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 3:30-5:30p
360 Band Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 4p 100 Dollar Dinner 2 ribeye dinners, and a chance to win the grand prize ($6500). $100, Lion's Club [1595 W Main, Mt Zion, www.mtzionlionsclub.com, 428.1171] Parents' Night Out $30 (members), $60 (prospective members), Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 5-9p 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Food. Beer. Fun. Music by Rosetta Stone. Multiple food vendors. October's Oakwood Festival. Oakland & Main [Decatur] 5p-11p Cruisin' Night on Eldo Plus, the Miss Cruisin’ Eldo Pinup Pageant. Free and open to all ages. The Dunn Brothers band will provide live music starting at 7p. Donnelly Automotive [1298 E Eldorado, 972.9049] 6p GLAD Social Fellowship, Potluck 7p followed by program. TBD [www.gladdecatur. com] 6:30p The Veggies Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 9p-1a Sunday, 13 3rd Annual Soy City Disc Golf Tournament 2 rounds of 18 holes on a disc golf course designed on an old ball golf course. Hour break between rounds for lunch. Amateurs get free disc. $15-40 (golfers), Nelson Park [Disc Golf Course] 7:30a (Registration), 9:30a (Tee off ) Blue Grass Music Jams Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1-4p Book Sale Millidex, Dorian, Decatur City Directories, history books, many more. Decatur Genealogical Library [1255 W South Side] 1-4p
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October Events Family Science Sunday Join us for a hands-on science workshop for families. Check our website soon for more information! Pre-registration is encouraged. $5 (non-mem), Free (mem), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, www.cmofil.org] 2-4p KirkOut: Guitar Ensemble I Free, Decatur Public Library [Madden Auditorium] 2p BAM Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 3-6p State of Grace West Decatur Church of God [4500 W Main] 6p Tuesday, 15 Community Prayer Breakfast Featured speakers Dr. and Mrs. Dan Smith of Mt. Zion. $7, Mt Zion Convention Center [1410 Mt Zion Pkwy, Mt Zion, 864.4275] Master Naturalist-Wetlands Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, web.extension.illinois. edu] 6-9p Speechcraft Workshop Session Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main] 6:30p Wednesday, 16 The PrimeTimers Quartet Keystone Meadows [1415 W Mound] 6p Thursday, 17 Book Club David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Decatur Public Library [Board Room, www.decaturlibrary. org, 424.2900] 1p
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Sunshine Daydream Grateful Dead tribute band. DGS Class-Computer & Internet Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland] 9p Could your ancestor be Thomas Jefferson, former president? X-Krush How can you find out? Decatur Genealogical Library [1255 W South Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 9p-1a Side] 7-9p Traveler's Trunk What was it like to be a traveler in the old days of stage coaches and steam trains? Learn how to pack light and make do. Macon County Conservation District presentation for Wild Land Exhibit. Decatur Public Library [Children's Auditorium] 7p Friday, 18 Chili and Soup Supper Chili, vegetable soup, hot dogs, served along with salad, dessert and drink. $8 (adult), $6 (child), Mt Calvary Lutheran Church [2055 S Franklin St Rd, 428.0641] 4-7p He Said Beer, She Said Wine (See p.10 for info) Reservations required. The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie] 6:30p Family Fun Night Movie in the pool. Snacks and board games are also available through the evening. After the show, we provide a healthy snack. Free (members), $5 (prospective members), Decatur YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 6:30-9p Sons of the Father Boody Baptist Church [210 N Main, Boody] 7p Jesse Hite This kid's got mad musical chops, turning all your favorite hits into acoustic goodness. Come check him out! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8-11p
10.18-10.20 & 10.25-10.27 Bleacher Bums Comedy about a group of diehard fans in the bleachers at Chicago's Wrigley Field during a Cubs vs Cardinals game. Includes a hyperactive cheerleader, a blind man who follows the game by transistor radio, a bathing beauty, and a nerd. $13, Richland Community College [Shilling Center] 7:30p (Fr & Sa) 2p (Su) Saturday, 19 Take Charge of Your Health Run/Walk Start from the church parking lot, go south down MacArthur to Pershing Road and back, a total of 2.6 miles. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church [530 W Mound, www. antiochdecatur.org, 875.1730] 8a Running Water 5K $20-25, Fairview Park [Pavilion #1, runningwater5k.wordpress.com, 429.4278] 8:30a (registration), 10a Fall Color Hike Reservation required by Thursday preceding the hike. Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www.maconcountyconservation. org] 3p Kevin Hart and The Vibe Tribe Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 3:30-5:30p Fall Harvest Festival Don’t miss your chance to celebrate fall with your family. Come out where the family can partake in wagon rides, make a scarecrow, decorate a pumpkin, eat a wiener roast supper, and then enjoy some
Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!
stories by the campfire! Reservation Cross Country Twosome Relay by 10.11. $2-10, Rock Springs Nature Give this new relay a try! Two people will make up the relay team, with Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 4-8p youth, adult, and parent/child divisions. A 1/2 mile Tot Trot will Kid Kadillac precede the race. Visit the DISC Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 4p for a registration form! Tot trot 4p, relay 4:10p. $5 (relay), $1 (tot trot), Kick n' Asphalt Fairview Park [Pavilion #1, decaturYou won’t want to miss this 5K/1parks.org, 429.3472] 4p mile run! Beautiful fall weather, a cemetery with carefully marked pathways, and an evening start time Singles/Couples Dance set the stage for a unique run. Glow Live Band: BAM. $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, in the dark attire is encouraged. www.dancingdates.com, 875.3090] Starts at dusk . Graceland Fairlawn 5-8p Cemetary [2091 N Oakland, kicknasphaltdecatur.com, 429.1052 Declaration Concert ext 110] 6:30p West Decatur Church of God [4500 W Main] 6p Chicago Staff Band Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary 10.20 & 10.27 K Anderson Plaza, www. decaturciviccenter.org] 7p Haunted Decatur Tour Join us for a night of Decatur's Gutterbound Spirits, Scandals & Sins as we go in Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 9p search of the history and haunting of the past! $30, Depart from Avon Theatre, 7p Sirens Call Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Monday, 21 Ave] 9p-1a Open Game Night Sunday, 20 Family-friendly group playing board, card, and role-playing games. Biker Run Sunday Games available or bring your own. We will have our monthly bike Doherty's Pub & Pins [242 E William, ride immediately after 2nd service; www.decaturgamers.com] 5:30p this will include a trip to a regional restaurant for lunch. Invite your Tuesday, 22 biker friends, wear your favorite biker gear, and celebrate with Too Cute to Spook us the freedom to ride (weather 3rd Annual Costume Party. Free permitting). Heartland Community Papa Murphy's Pizza & Dance Church [3253 N Brush College] party. $1 mem, $3 non, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country The Art of Bobbin Lacemaking Club Rd, www.cmofil.org] From its birth before the European Renaissance to its demise in the Nonfiction Book Club 1800s, bobbin lacemaking was a American Canopy: Trees, Forest, treasured skill. This lace is produced and the Making of a Nation by Erik by twisting, weaving, & braiding Rutkow. Decatur Public Library multiple threads attached to short [Board Room, www.decaturlibrary. wooden rods in a slow & intricate org, 424.2900] 1p process. Rock Springs Conservation Area [Homestead Prairie Farm Stage, The Sky's the Limit www.maconcountyconservation. Explore the wonders of science org, 423.7708] 2-4p and technology in a fun way. Aged 7+; please register. Mt Zion District Noah Library [115 W Main, Mt Zion, www. Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 3-6p mtzion.lib.il.us, 864.3622] 4:30-5:30p
The Run Tour with Sanctus Real $15-25, Maranatha Assembly of God [555 Imboden Dr, www.maranathaassembly.org, 423-2452] 6:30-9:30p Wednesday, 23 Culinary Arts Dinner $15, Richland Community College [Shilling Center, 875.7211 x740] 6p Master Naturalist-Archaeology Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, web.extension.illinois. edu] 6-9p 10.23-10.24 "N" is for Night Mini-Camp Whooo, whooo goes there? Ahh, the sounds of the night! Ever wonder what animals come out at night? Where do they go during the day? Children will enjoy exploring the creatures of the night through furs and outdoor clues. $10, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1p (Tu, Aged 3-4) 9:30a (We, Aged 1-4) Thursday, 24 Celebrity Waiter Dinner Happy Hour 5p, Dinner 6p, silent/ live auction, entertainment (The Hitmen and A Dame). $50, Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 US 36 W, www.decaturymca.org, 872.3835 ext 119] 5p Friday, 25 Carnival of Horrors Haunted Hayride Macon County Fairgrounds [3700 N Westlawn Ave, 853.1673] 7p CASAtume Party Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 7p Kilborn Alley These are the kind of blues you'll want to get! Call for dinner and music reservations! Paco's Sol Bistro [237 N Main, 330.6483] 8-11p LHP Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 9p-12a
October Events 10.25-10.26 Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert Guests are invited to join the ensembles in costume; best costume prizes will be awarded. Albert Taylor Theatre [Millikin University, www.millikin.edu] 7:30p (Sa), 4p & 6p (Su)
Holiday Papercrafting Open House Make and take two Stampin' Up projects, one fall, one Christmas. Door prizes, light refreshments, discounts. Free, but reservations required to ensure enough project material. Wildflour [256 W Main, www.wildflourartisanbakery.com, 422.3300] 11a-4p
Red Lehr's Power House Five Food available, casual attire. Students free with paying adult. $20, The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, www.juvaejazz.com, 546.1363] 4-7p West End Boogie Project Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 4p
JWA Trivia or Treat Test your knowledge with some trivia or your flair for picking out a Halloween costume with our Comedy Hour costume contest. A night full of Featuring Matt McClowry with Brad Pumpkinpalooza fun, drinks, food, activities and Wenzel. $10-12, Main Hangar [910 S Family Festival of course trivia! Raffles, auction, There will be games, vendors, & Airport Rd, mainhangarrestaurant. friendly trick or treating through our giveaways. Must be 21. $160 net, 421.7452] 8:30p (team of 8), $100 (team of 4), $30 Carnival of Horrors. Macon County Fairgrounds [3700 N Westlawn Ave, (individual), SkyWalker International 10.25-10.27 Sports Complex [400 E Eldorado, 853.1673] 11a-3p Evil Dead: The Musical juniorwelfare.webs.com] 5:45-10p Five college students unleash History, Facts, and Folklore an evil force after visiting an of Halloween Haunted Halloween abandoned cabin in the woods. Inquire into the tales of fun and Masquerade Ball This turns them into evil demons fear that Halloween brings about Includes appetizers & entry into and chaos ensues: blood flies, during this afternoon program with costume contest along with body parts are dismembered, and a naturalist. Stories and legends Kidd Kaddilac as entertainment. musical numbers burst out. Pipe will be shared. Rock Springs Nature Costumes required. $18-20, Mt Zion Dreams Studio [1099 W Wood, [3939 Nearing Ln, www. Convention Center [1410 Mt Zion www.pdtheatre.com] 7:30p (Fr & Sa), Center maconcountyconservation.org, Pkwy, Mt Zion, www.mtzion.com] 2:30p (Su) 423.7708] 2p 7:30-12a Saturday, 26 Super Kids' Club MDSO: Three B's Halloween Open House $5 (adults), free (child), Lincoln Autumn resonates with the core Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion, Forsyth] Square Theatre [145 N Main, www. of the orchestral repertoire, three lincolnsquaretheatre.com, 972.8606] masterpieces of 19th-century Master Naturalist 2-3:30p German Romanticism. Emerging Funks Grove Nature Center. U of violin sensation Hye-Jin Kim is Fall Color Hike I Extension Macon County Office featured in the beautiful and familiar Reservation required by Thursday [3351 N President Howard Brown Bruch Concerto. $13-16.50, Kirkland preceding the hike. Sand Creek Blvd, web.extension.illinois.edu] Arts Center [1184 W Main, Conservation Area [944 E Elwin Rd, Fine 9a-4p www.millikin.edu/kirkland] 7:30p www.maconcountyconservation. org] 3p Dulcimer Club Dangerous Gentlemans Rock Springs Nature Center Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 8p-12a Decatur Big Band [3939 Nearing Ln, www. Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland maconcountyconservation.org, Escaping Neverland Ave] 3:30-5:30p 423.7708] 10a-2p Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland Ave] 9p-1a Riverbottom Nightmare Band Annual Halloween Party. Sliderz [5995 E Rt 36] 9p
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Katz Halloween Party DJ Corey Bond and Costume Contest. Katz [112 N Merchant] 10p 10.26-10.27 CIGS Halloween Shootout 10U, 12U, 14U ASA Open. Borg Warner [Route 51 South] Sunday, 27 Halloween in the Halls A safe, family-friendly environment is provided for trick or treating and a spook-tacular good time! 12pm, last tour leaves at 2:30. Free to the community. Check-in at Lower Richards Treat University Center. Free, Richard Treats University Center [Millikin University, www. millikin.edu, 326.6410] 12-2:30p Sunday Fun Run Meet at 12:30 at Rusty's LaPlace > Harley's Hideout > Pop's Place > Da Burg > Wild Dog > Rusty's. no sign up, no 50/50 [855.3938] Â Candy Corn Basket Includes all supplies needed to complete this festive fall basket. Registration and payment required by 10.21. $25, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, www. maconcountyconservation.org, 423.7708] 1-4p Fall Choral Concert Free, Central Christian Church [650 W William, www.millikin.edu] 2 & 4p Millikin Homestead Open House $2 (adult), .50 (child), Millikin Homestead [125 N Pine, performance.millikin.edu/ millikinhomestead] 2-4p Voo Doo Blues Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main] 3-6p
Oglesby Mansion Open House The restored home of Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby is open for tours. Stop in and learn many interesting facts about early Decatur and Oglesby's friendship with Abraham Lincoln. $2 (non-member), Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, www.maconcountyconservation. org, 423.7708] 2-4p Fall Color Hike Reservation required by Thursday preceding the hike. Friends Creek Conservation Area [Friends Creek Park Rd, www. maconcountyconservation.org] 3p Monday, 28 High School Honor Band Day Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, www.millikin.edu] 9a Wind Ensemble & High School Honor Band Select high school students from over twenty schools perform in an Honor Band on the Kirkland stage along with the Millikin Wind Ensemble. $5, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, www.millikin. edu] 7:30p 10.28-10.31 Boo at the Zoo Enjoy a safe Halloween with fun for the entire family! Hundreds of Jack-o'-lanterns guide you through the spooky treat stations. Take a ride on the Fright Night Express and the Endangered Species Carousel. Not-so-spooky rides from 5:306:30p. $4.25 (treats), $3.25 (no treats) Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, decatur-parks.org, 421.7435] 5:30-8p 10.28-11.9 7th Annual A.C.E. High School Art Exhibit Perkinson Gallery [Millikin University] 12-5p (Mo-Fr)
Wednesday, 30 Trunk or Treat Bounce houses, games, candy & prizes. Tabernacle Baptist Church [Hwy 36 and Wyckles Rd, www. tbcdecatur.org, 877.5653] 6-8p Haunted Decatur Tour Departs from The Avon. Join us for a night of Decatur's Spirits, Scandals & Sins as we go in search of the history and hauntings of the past! $30, The Avon Theatre [426 N Water St, haunteddecatur.com] 7p Thursday, 31 Trunk or Treat Decatur West Side Church of the Nazarene [1290 W Grand, www. westsidenaz.net, 423.6968] 5:307:30p Harvestfest Carnival games and prizes, food, giveaways, and Trunk or Treat for children aged 2 to 6th grade. Heartland Community Church [3253 N Brush College] 6-8p Trick n Trunk 18th annual event. Candy, toys, coupons, certificates, and money. Members of the church dress up in non-scary costumes. Fun and safe environment for children. Mt Calvary Lutheran Church [2055 S Franklin St Rd, 428.0641] 6-8p Trunk or Treat South Shores Christian Church [230 Bristol Dr, southshores.net, 428.5683] 6-8p Trunk or Treat Forsyth United Methodist Church [210 Ruehl St, forsythumc.com, 877-1441]
Haunted Decatur Ghost Hunters' Tour Departs from The Avon. Join us for an extended night of ghosts & hauntings with more history, more Tuesday, 29 hauntings and an extra hour of tour Open Game Night Family-friendly group playing board, sites! $45, The Avon Theatre [426 N Water St, haunteddecatur.com] 8p card, and role-playing games. Games available or bring your own. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders [2805 N Main, www.decaturgamers.com] 5:30p
If you’ve put off attending any Millikin Big Blue athletic events this year or if you’ve just never tried out the sports viewing opportunities the Decatur university offers, now is the time to get interested. Millikin fall sports are in full swing, and the entertainment value is off the charts. Just in October, the Big Blue will feature 19 different chances to see the teams on campus. Between Homecoming (Saturday, October 5) to the Linda Slagell Classic volleyball tournament (October 25-26), men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country and women’s tennis, all will be featured in home matches or games. You can now even buy a yearly pass that will get you into football, volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball, all for one low price. “There are a lot of exciting things going on here athletically,” said Director of Athletics Craig White. “We are always improving our facilities and ability to compete in the CCIW (Collegiate Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin), so allowing our fans and customers a chance to pay one price to get into all sports seemed a logical thing to do.” With single game tickets sold at $6 for adults and $4 for seniors (60 and up), an all-sports pass for $65 and $45 respectively is a bargain. Big events are especially heavy in October.
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Main Hangar
Comedy Hour
James Ervin Berry with Sydney Adeniyi Friday, Oct. 11 Saturday, Oct. 12 8:30 p.m. both nights
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Matt McClowry with Brad Wenzel Friday, Oct. 25 Saturday, Oct. 26 8:30 p.m. both nights
Limited seating-only 100 tickets sold each show!
$10 in advance, $12 day of show Tickets are available at the Main Hangar Restaurant, by calling 217-421-7452, or online at mainhangarrestaurant.net Seating is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend making reservations for 6:30 p.m.
Mike Green with Ron Placone Friday, Nov. 8 Saturday, Nov. 9 8:30 p.m. both nights The Main Hangar
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch Buffet
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Continued from page 28 Homecoming is up first, with the Big Blue taking on arch-rival Illinois Wesleyan on the football field the first Saturday of the month.
Kiick has been the Big Blue coach since 2001 and entered the season with a 287160 mark. She looks forward to the Pink Event, in its fourth year, each season.
“Homecoming is just a lot of fun for everyone around campus,” head football coach Patrick Etherton said. “It’s a chance for players to meet alums, and for the alums, they get to see the players and what we are doing as a program for maybe the only time all year.
“Not only do we get to honor Coach Slagell for all she did the program,” Kiick said, “we get to raise awareness for those who have fought, will fight and are fighting the battle against cancer.”
“We get to play our rival, and everyone is especially jacked up for it. It’s such a great weekend.” The Big Blue, featuring a high-powered offense and a young, athletic defense, also play Augustana at home on the 19th.
In addition to the Big Blue all-sports pass, Millikin also offers passes to specific sports. Football and volleyball passes cost $25 for adults and $15 for seniors, and basketball passes are $40 and $30, respectively.
“It’s a terrific way to honor Coach Slagell,” said current volleyball head coach Debbie Kiick. “She’s the winningest volleyball coach in Millikin history, and she’s also a survivor, which makes it a truly special event.”
If you need another reason to plunge into Big Blue athletics, teams are filled with local athletes. St. Teresa graduate Sean Dunning leads the offense at running back for the football team. Maroa-Forsyth grad Wes Beach leads the defense. Mount Zion graduate Jade Becker plays volleyball. St. Teresa graduate Gabbi Scheuerman is the top golfer on the women’s team. Timothee McElroy and Patrick Tharp, both Mount Zion grads, are men’s cross country runners. MacArthur graduate Sarah Bradley, Maroa-Forsyth’s Ashley Livingood and Meridian’s Rachel Sapp all run for the Big Blue women’s cross country team. St. Teresa’s Connor Smith, Warrensburg-Latham’s Tucker Mathiesen and Mount Zion’s Kyle Kovacs all play soccer for Millikin.
The Slagell Classic, held October 25 and 26, features the Big Blue against Albion College, Loras College, the University of Dubuque and Transylvania University.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://athletics.millikin.edu/
Millikin volleyball hosts its most anticipated tournament of the year in October, presenting the Linda Slagell Classic late in the month. Slagell was the Big Blue head coach for 14 years, compiling a 327-190 record, including four CCIW titles, in that span. It’s also a Pink Event, raising awareness for breast cancer.
“Transylvania is having a really nice season, and the competition will be great from everyone,” Kiick said. “There should be some really great volleyball played.” 30 | october 2013
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10/3/13 The Village Idiot Comedy Club presents Midnight Swinger and Chris Smith -Guinness Book of World Records longest stand up act! Time: 7:30pm (doors open @6:30pm) Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center Price: $15 in advance/17.50 at the door 10/26/13 The Haunted Halloween Masquerade Ball presents Kidd Kaddilac -Costumes are required for this spooktacular night of fun with an appetizer bar and great music! Time: 7:30pm-12am (doors open @7pm) Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center Price: $18.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door (Cash Bar Available) 11/7/13 The Village Idiot Comedy Club presents Bob Zany and Zan Audefilde -Featured on Bob and Tom, Comedy Central, and famous for “close but no cigar!” Time: 7:30pm (doors open @5:30pm) Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center Price: $15.00 in advance/$17.50 at the door 11/8/13 & 11/9/13 Christmas in the Village Holiday Craft Show -Don’t miss Mt. Zion’s annual event that showcases local crafters and their seasonal collections! Time: Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-3pm Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center 11/16/13 Christmas in the Village presents Breakfast with Santa -Step into Santa’s Workshop with games, story telling, puppet show, face painting with Santa’s Helpers! Time: 9-10am Breakfast/10am-12pm Holiday Activities Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center Price: $14.00 in advance ONLY/includes photo with Santa and holiday treat 12/6/13 Christmas in the Village presents Mark Schultz’s Solo Concert -Come and enjoy this unique solo concert as he warms the stage with his inspirational Christian music! Time: 7:30pm (doors open @6:30pm) Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center Price: $20.00 in advance/$25.00 at the door 12/31/13 Great Gatsby Casino Night Gala -When the gin was cold and the piano was hot, come ring in the New Year while stepping back into the 1920’s! Time: 7pm-12:30am (doors open @7pm) Where: Mt. Zion Convention Center Price: $55.00 per person/includes casino, band, all-youcan-eat appetizer bar, cash bar, and raffle.
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