Events

Holiday Happenings, Children's Corner, Bulletin Board

Teams of six or less. The top team will win a prize. 217-697-5080

Wintree Wonderland

Nov. 14-Dec. 24

White Oaks Mall

2501 Wabash Ave., Springfield West Side

Free admission

Wintree Wonderland, a holiday tradition, is returning to White Oaks Mall. Explore the festive forest of decorated trees and creative window murals and vote for a favorite. Includes Santa's Workshop, a make-it/take-it opportunity and Cookies and Cocoa each weekend. Hosted by local organizations raising funds for their needs. The Mini O'Bierne Crisis Nursery Holiday Store is across the hall and participants can catch a ride on the A.L. Express Train. 217-871-7112

UIS Jazz Band at The Art of Jazz

Thu., Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

$10 donation at door

Art & Architecture

A second November evening listening to a favorite -- The UIS Jazz Band. This performance will be on a Thursday evening (a switch from the norm of Tuesday for Art of Jazz). After the UIS Jazz Band concludes their performance, a jazz jam session will follow. See the new opening exhibit "Ignited Spirit" on display in the gallery. 217-494-2231 or 217-622-7903

Christmas Market

Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Brinkerhoff Mansion

1500 N. 5th St., Springfield North Side

$3 each or $5 for a family, children younger than 12 free

Holiday Happenings, Bulletin Board

Shop more than 50 local vendors while enjoying live music and food from cottage bakers. Santa Claus will make a visit. 217-361-5555

"Messiah" - Springfield Choral Society and Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Sat., Dec. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church

1725 S. Walnut St., Springfield Springfield Area

Special Music Events, Faith & Philosophy

$25

The Springfield Choral Society and Illinois Symphony Orchestra will this venue with glorious music. From the soaring beauty of Handel’s "Messiah" to the jubilant "Te Deum" settings of Haydn and the gentle warmth of John Rutter’s "Nativity Carol" and "Myn Lyking," this cherished holiday tradition invites viewers to lift their spirits and delight in the season’s promise of rebirth and renewal. Purchase tickets at www.springfieldchoralsociety.org. Limited door sales. 330-472-3671

Karaoke Night

Fri., Nov. 20, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri., Nov. 27, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri., Dec. 4, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri., Dec. 11, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. and Fri., Dec. 18, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

JB's Hideout

341 N. Railroad Ave., Blue Mound Central Illinois

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board

217-901-2107

"Heart-Shaped World"

Ongoing

Gallery 1624

1624 Holmes Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

See this solo exhibit of tiny works of art by Kristan Kelly of Oregon inside the new micro-gallery just off the sidewalk at 1624 Holmes Ave. 425-221-5527

Food Not Bombs Meeting

Mon., Nov. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Mon., Dec. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Bulletin Board, Community Organizing

Food Not Bombs Springfield, IL will be meeting in Lincoln Library's Bicentennial Room on the third floor. New members are welcome and encouraged to join. Food Not Bombs rescues edible food that would otherwise be discarded and shares it freely with the community to address food insecurity, and to protest systems that prioritize militarism, systemic barriers that exacerbate inequity, and profit over people. Future events will be discussed. There will also be a virtual option to join. Please email for more information: foodnotbombs.spi@proton.me. 217-753-4900

SIU Car Seat Checks

Tue., Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

SIU School of Medicine, Office of Human Resources

327 W. Calhoun, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Children's Corner, Health & Fitness

Have your car seat installation checked for safety by the experts at SIU School of Medicine. 217-545-8000

Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole

Tue., Nov. 24, 5:30-9 p.m., Tue., Dec. 8, 5:30-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 29, 5:30-9 p.m.

Municipal Center West

300 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Local Government, Bulletin Board

The Committee of the Whole consists of all members on the council except the mayor. They debate issues in detail and refine ordinances before they are sent to the council for final passage. The mayor usually attends to listen and to answer any questions but does not vote. 217-789-2151

Open Mic with Thomas J Beverly

Tue., Nov. 24, 6-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 8, 6-9 p.m.

Trading Post Saloon

731 S. Durkin Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

217-679-4195

Critter Crafts

Wed., Nov. 18, 5-6 p.m.

Henson Robinson Zoo

1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Residents $20, non-residents $25

Al Kitchen and Tricia Giacomini

Those 18 and older can craft in a cool place during "adult craft night out" at the zoo. Participants will get to meet an animal and have a short lesson on the night's topic, followed by time to craft and relax. Registration required 24 hours before each class. Visit bit.ly/CritterCrafts. Activity #320501. 217-585-1821

Wed., Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Nov. 25, 6-9 p.m.

Mother Road Diner, Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center

625 E. St. Joseph St., Springfield Southern View

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

217-679-3742

Robert Sampson

Wed., Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m., Wed., Nov. 25, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m.

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

217-544-8520

Devin Clemons

Thu., Nov. 12, 7-10 p.m., Thu., Nov. 26, 7-10 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 10, 7-10 p.m.

East Side Inc.

104 S. Main St., Virginia Central Illinois

217-452-7400

Jim Hollis

Sat., Nov. 21, 7-10 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 19, 7-10 p.m.

Golden Fox Brewing

3025 Kandy Lane, Decatur Decatur

217-330-9993

The Pleiades

Wed., Nov. 25, 9:45 p.m.

DH Brown's

231 E. Monroe St., Springfield Downtown

Local Government, Bulletin Board

525-0381

Springfield City Council

Tue., Nov. 17, 5:30-9 p.m., Tue., Dec. 1, 5:30-9 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 15, 5:30-9 p.m.

Municipal Center West

300 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Regular meeting in City Council chamber. 217-789-2151

Pinochle

Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Harvest Market - Springfield Il

3001 S. Veterans Pkwy., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Like to play pinochle? Meet up with a group of individuals who enjoy the game. All ages and all levels of players welcome. 314-910-0491

Pinochle Group

Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Harvest Market

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Fulgenzi's Pizza and Pasta

Attention, pinochle lovers. Group gathers upstairs to play. 314-910-0491

Al Kitchen

Wed., Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.

1168 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield Springfield Area

217-544-8520

Thursday Night Trivia

Every other Thursday

The Creek Pub and Grill

1081 Jason Place, Chatham Chatham

Free

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Free trivia competition every two weeks in the Party Room. Eight rounds of unique trivia to test your useless knowledge. Bring a team of six and find out how smart you really are. The top team wins a prize. 217-483-8282

Randy Erwin

Thu., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thu., Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue., Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Wed., Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

212 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Free with admission

Live Music, History

Randy Erwin, the resident musician and composer for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, plays popular music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 217-306-5206

Timothy Duggan

Fri., Nov. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture, Holiday Happenings

Acoustic guitar. 217-679-3752

Diamond Art Series

Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

$10

Holiday diamond art. September and October will feature Halloween and November and December will be Christmas themed. Fee includes a free coffee or tea. 262-622-3151

Girls Glory Free Hair Braiding for Kids

Sat., Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

1908 Innovation & Coworking Center

1100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield East Side

Free

Children's Corner, Bulletin Board

Hair braiding is free. No weave will be added. Arrive with child's hair freshly washed and detangled with a blow dryer. 217-741-7312

Rabbit Hole

Thu., Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC)

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area