Movie premiere, festival, drag brunch on tap in Springfield this weekend
From a red carpet premiere to a brunch that includes bottomless mimosas, there's plenty to do this weekend in Springfield.
Check out these five events:
Red carpet premiere
Dress up and watch the thrilling red carpet premiere of "Holes in the Sky: The Sean Miller Story."
The movie debuts at 8 p.m., Friday at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
"Holes in the Sky: The Sean Miller Story" explores the journey of a documentary film crew detailing the 2013 four-day disappearance of Illinois resident, Sean Miller. A red carpet showcase with the actors will take place at 7:45 p.m.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
For more information visit https://www.hcfta.org/ or call 217-523-2787
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Walk to End Alzheimer's
Step with cause on Saturday at the Springfield Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St.
A ceremony recognizing people with Alzheimer’s, caretakers and those who lost someone from the disease will take place at 9:30 a.m. There also will be a live band, dance and cheerleader performances, therapy dogs, face painting, photo booth, and more.
The walk begins at 10 a.m.
For more information visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/IL-Illinois?fr_id=15557&pg=entry
Artisan and antique market
Find something special at the Brinkerhoff Arts & Crafts fair on Saturday.
The market hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and take place at the Brinkerhoff Mansion, 1500 N. Fifth St..
Over 150 vendors, food trucks and bakers will participate in the market. A children's area with a magician, balloon artist and face painting also will be available.
Proceeds will benefit the renovation of the Brinkerhoff Mansion, Music Conservatory and Dream Center. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Brinkerhoff.House
Celebrate fall
First United Methodist Church of Springfield will host a fall festival on Saturday, 4-7 p.m., at 2941 S. Koke Mill Road.
Festivities include pumpkin decorating, a bonfire, bounce houses, and a petting zoo. A showing of the 2017 Disney film "Coco" will begin at sunset.
Admission is free. For more information visit www.springfieldfirst.org/connect/events/ or call 217-793-9760
Fall brunch
Take a sip and be entertained at the third annual It’s All About Wine’s Fall Drag Brunch on Sunday.
Brunch begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m. continuing until 1:30 p.m. at 1305 Wabash Ave.
Mahogany Knight and other local drag queens will perform. Admission includes bottomless mimosas and brunch.
Tickets are $75. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/itsallaboutwine
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Check out these five things to do this weekend in Springfield IL
