5, An Evening with Tim Conway and Harvey Korman in Peoria-Concert/Performances. Korman and Conway recreate some of the hilarious skits from their years on the Carol Burnett Show. They promise loads of laughs in a show of sketches, stand-up, and audience interaction at the Peoria Civic Center Theater. (309) 673-8900 or www.peoriaciviccenter.com.

5-7, The 19th Annual Alton Arts and Crafts Adventure at the Alton Square Mall in Alton. A wonderful variety of crafts and artworks will be on display by the craftspeople and artists who created the work. "Craft in Actions" will include exhibitors working and demonstrating at various times during the show. (847) 991-4748.

5-7, The 12th Annual Holiday in the Village Fine Crafts Sale at the Center for the Arts in Springfield. Visit 27 artists from nine states while they sell fine crafts, such as woodcarving, pottery, jewelry, and glass. Gift basket raffle will benefit Habitat for Humanity and Adopt-A-Pet. Free. (217) 546-0769.

6-7, Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg. Free admission. Enjoy arts, crafts, food, entertainment, and the "Bicentennial Bus" telling the story of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition in Illinois. (618) 252-5400.

6-7, The 20th Annual Persimmon Party at the Christian Historical Museum in Taylorville. Free samples of persimmon cookies, fudge, cakes, pie, puddings, breads, and ice cream will be enjoyed by all. For sale will be baked goods, fudge, frozen persimmon pulp, and the award-winning recipe book, Persimmons, containing 137 persimmon recipes. 12-4 p.m. each day. (217)824-6922.

6, Vachel Lindsay's 125th Birthday Open House at the Vachel Lindsay Home in Springfield. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special events throughout the day, along with extended visiting hours. Costumed interpreters will be in the historic rooms. Musical entertainment, birthday cake, and performances of Lindsay's poetry add to the festivities. Donations suggested. (217) 524-0901 or www.illinoishistory.gov.

12, Dieterich Women's Club 6th Annual Holiday Craft Fair from 12-5 p.m. in the Dieterich high school gymnasium. Local artisans and vendors will be displaying holiday craft and gift items. Free. Lunch will be served, dwccraftfair @hotmail.com.

13, The 39th Annual Altrusa Bazaar at the Macomb High School in Macomb. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (309) 836-7922.

13, Super Saturday at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. Themed activity day with hands-on crafts and games for kids. Free. (217) 782-6044 or www.museum.state.il.us.

13, The 21" Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall near Elizabethtown. 8:30 a.m. -3 p.m. Vendors will fill 30 tables with various handmade items, floral arrangements, jewelry, baked goods, candy, jelly, and more. Delicious chili, sandwiches, and desserts will be served for lunch. (618) 264-5794.

6-21, Chrysanthemum Festival at Washington Park's Botanical Gardens in Springfield. Hundreds of colorful mums are set amongst tropical foliage in the Conservatory and Exhibit Hall. Admission charged. (217) 753-6228.

12-14, Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Music Festival at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Midwest's largest indoor music festival and guitar show. Admission charged, (217) 243-3159.

13, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Collver Family Winery in Barry. $32. (217)335-3279.

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13-14, Holiday Market at Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Springfield, join in the holiday spirit with nighttime hikes, caroling, hot chocolate, and lots of handmade gifts from Mother Nature. Free. (217) 529-1111 or www.lmgnc.com.

18-21, 2004 Autumn Festival-Conventions/Shows in Villa Park. More than 500 artists and crafts people from 30 states. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. (630) 941-9292 or www.odeumexpo.com.

19, Christmas Tree Lighting With Santa on the Lincoln Douglas Square in Alton. Downtown will come alive with the spirit of Christmas. Embrace the festivities of the season at this annual event. Free. (618) 463-1016.

19, Country Treasures Folk Art and Craft Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy. (618) 539-3395.

19-20, Mason County Little Station Co.'s "Simple Life Christmas Days" at the farmstead of Darrell and Fran Pfeiffer in Forest City. Many one-of-a-kind hand-crafted primitives, Redware pottery, McCall's candles, jams, jellies, canned specialties, and baked goods. The Tea Room will be serving homemade meals during the show hours both days. Carry out will be available. (309) 597-2386.

20-28, Festival of Trees at the Illinois State Fairgrounds' Orr Building in Springfield. A wonderful family event providing entertainment for all ages. Admission charged. (217) 788-3293 or www.newmidwest.com.

26-30, Christmas Wonderland at Rock Springs Park in Alton. Drive through Rock Springs Park to see more than 2.5 million lights adorning trees and lighting displays throughout the park. Visitors are sure to be captivated by the holiday spirit. The cost is $7 for cars and small vans, or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people. Carriage rides will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $5 per person. (866) 465-7890.

27, Annual Courtyard of Lights in Havana. Courtyard lighting ceremony with holiday music at 7 p.m. in downtown Havana. Horse and carriage rides on Havana's historic brick streets all evening. (309) 543-3311 or www.havanaIL62644.com.

27-28, The Outdoor Sports, Hunting and Trade Show at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Outdoor sports - buy, trade, and sell. Admission charged. (618) 495-2572.

27-28, Quincy Kennel Club Craft Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center in Quincy. (217) 223-1000.

28-12/12, "Frank Sinatra Christmas My Way" Dinner Theatre in East Peoria. Four singers serve up versions of Sinatra mainstays and Christmas songs, followed by a holiday buffet meal at Country Side Banquet Hall. Reservations required. (309) 698-5437, (800) 365-3743 or www.cityofeastpeoria

19-20, The 20th Annual Nouveau Festival at Galena Cellars Winery in Galena. Come celebrate the release of the first vintage wine of the year. Large festival with many events. More than 1,200 visitors participated last year. www.galenacellars.com.

26-28, Country Treasures Craft Show at the Illinois State Fairgrounds' Illinois Building in Springfield. Admission charged. (618) 539-3395.

Illinois Country Living publishes event listings as space allows, giving preference to events of regional or statewide interest. Event listings are provided by the event sponsors and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism. The magazine assumes, no responsibility for the accuracy of information submitted for publication and advises calling ahead to confirm dates and times. To be considered for inclusion, send listings and photographs (If sending photographs please include self-addressed stamped envelope) to Illinois Datebook, Illinois Country Living, PO Box 3787, Springfield, IL 62708-3787. The deadline for submission is 45 days prior to the publication date.

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