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On Oct. 5, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will host its annual Open House, starting at 10 a.m. More than 40 informative booths and exhibits, featuring many live animals, will be spread throughout the veterinary campus. This family-friendly event doesn't require registration, and even parking is free! Refreshments, meals, and veterinary-themed apparel will be available for purchase.

Ever wonder what 2 old women with limited supervision and lots of Arsenic can get into?
The Barn III is thrilled to bring Joseph Kesselring’s Comedy Murder Mystery - “Arsenic & Old Lace” - back to The Barn stage! This hilarious show was beloved by Barn audiences in 1978 and 1996…third time’s a charm, right?

Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, one learns there is nothing more poisonous than family!

Evening Performances (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) • Doors open at 5:30 PM, you can arrive between 5:30-6:30 to dine with us, show starts between 7-7:30 PM.
Sunday Performances • Doors open at 11:30 AM, and you can arrive between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to dine with us. Show starts between 1-1:30pm.

Purchase your theatre tickets in advance to reserve your spot in the Barn and your food/beverage bill will be delivered at Intermission along with dessert! Link to the current menu can be found here: https://www.thebarniii.com/menu
For more information, or to book tickets on your own, visit: www.thebarniii.com/tickets or call the Box Office at 309-965-2545

*NO PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, OCT. 31ST*

Ticket includes admission ONLY. Minimum $10 food/beverage purchase per person.

A walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery. Actors in period costumes will tell personal stories of seven people buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery who made significant contributions to our community. Allow about two hours. Refreshments available for purchase. Hosted by the Sangamon County Historical Society. 217-525-1961

Don’t miss an intimate acoustic set with Bri Bagwell, Texas Female Artist of the Decade and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year. With 13 #1 singles on Texas Country Radio, including hits like “Trenches” and “Free Man,” Bri delivers unforgettable storytelling and powerful vocals in every performance.

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her music, this is a perfect chance to catch her up close in a relaxed, acoustic setting.

🎧 Learn more and explore her latest album Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head) at bribagwell.com

GRIEFSHARE grief recovery and support group will meet at the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield. The fall session will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and meets weekly for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics including "Is This Normal?," "The Challenges of Grief," "Grief and Your Relationships," "Why," and "Guilt and Anger." Thanks to a grant from Thrivent Financial, the workbook fees for this session will be waived.
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.
For more information or to pre-register, please call 217.899.9418 or register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.

Ever wonder what 2 old women with limited supervision and lots of Arsenic can get into?
The Barn III is thrilled to bring Joseph Kesselring’s Comedy Murder Mystery - “Arsenic & Old Lace” - back to The Barn stage! This hilarious show was beloved by Barn audiences in 1978 and 1996…third time’s a charm, right?

Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, one learns there is nothing more poisonous than family!

Evening Performances (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) • Doors open at 5:30 PM, you can arrive between 5:30-6:30 to dine with us, show starts between 7-7:30 PM.
Sunday Performances • Doors open at 11:30 AM, and you can arrive between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to dine with us. Show starts between 1-1:30pm.

Purchase your theatre tickets in advance to reserve your spot in the Barn and your food/beverage bill will be delivered at Intermission along with dessert! Link to the current menu can be found here: https://www.thebarniii.com/menu
For more information, or to book tickets on your own, visit: www.thebarniii.com/tickets or call the Box Office at 309-965-2545

*NO PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, OCT. 31ST*

Ticket includes admission ONLY. Minimum $10 food/beverage purchase per person.

Ever wonder what 2 old women with limited supervision and lots of Arsenic can get into?
The Barn III is thrilled to bring Joseph Kesselring’s Comedy Murder Mystery - “Arsenic & Old Lace” - back to The Barn stage! This hilarious show was beloved by Barn audiences in 1978 and 1996…third time’s a charm, right?

Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, one learns there is nothing more poisonous than family!

Evening Performances (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) • Doors open at 5:30 PM, you can arrive between 5:30-6:30 to dine with us, show starts between 7-7:30 PM.
Sunday Performances • Doors open at 11:30 AM, and you can arrive between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to dine with us. Show starts between 1-1:30pm.

Purchase your theatre tickets in advance to reserve your spot in the Barn and your food/beverage bill will be delivered at Intermission along with dessert! Link to the current menu can be found here: https://www.thebarniii.com/menu
For more information, or to book tickets on your own, visit: www.thebarniii.com/tickets or call the Box Office at 309-965-2545

*NO PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, OCT. 31ST*

Ticket includes admission ONLY. Minimum $10 food/beverage purchase per person.

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Springfield, IL! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 13, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Sep 27, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 4, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: CDT

Ever wonder what 2 old women with limited supervision and lots of Arsenic can get into?
The Barn III is thrilled to bring Joseph Kesselring’s Comedy Murder Mystery - “Arsenic & Old Lace” - back to The Barn stage! This hilarious show was beloved by Barn audiences in 1978 and 1996…third time’s a charm, right?

Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, one learns there is nothing more poisonous than family!

Evening Performances (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) • Doors open at 5:30 PM, you can arrive between 5:30-6:30 to dine with us, show starts between 7-7:30 PM.
Sunday Performances • Doors open at 11:30 AM, and you can arrive between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to dine with us. Show starts between 1-1:30pm.

Purchase your theatre tickets in advance to reserve your spot in the Barn and your food/beverage bill will be delivered at Intermission along with dessert! Link to the current menu can be found here: https://www.thebarniii.com/menu
For more information, or to book tickets on your own, visit: www.thebarniii.com/tickets or call the Box Office at 309-965-2545

*NO PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, OCT. 31ST*

Ticket includes admission ONLY. Minimum $10 food/beverage purchase per person.

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Springfield, IL! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 13, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Sep 27, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 4, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: CDT