IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Rock legends

The legendary 70-80s rock band, Kansas, plays the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 20, with King’s X. Kansas is best known for its eight gold albums and the million-selling g

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Rhythms and techniques

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Ballet Company’s Rockballet returns to Sangamon Auditorium, UIS for two exciting performances. The annual merging of ballet, modern, jazz and other dance styles showcases the talent

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Multi-media maven

By Anita Stienstra

Internationally known New York City multi-media artist, Colette, comes to Benedictine University at Springfield. In connection with her work on display at the school, an opening reception and talk wil

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Visual expressions

By Anita Stienstra

You’ll want to join the Springfield Art Association this year with new interactive and fun features at its Edwards Place Fine Art Fair, held on the grounds of the historic mansion, both Saturday

IT Picks | Thursday, September 6,2012

Breakout musical

By Anita Stienstra

The musical Spring Awakening breaks out on the stage at The Legacy Theatre this weekend and next, Sept. 7-9 and 13-16. Winner of eight Tony Awards, Spring Awakening is full of pent up passions and reb

IT Picks | Thursday, September 6,2012

Dog gone good party

By Anita Stienstra

Pet owners and their four-legged friends, car enthusiasts and supporters of the Animal Protective League and Springfield Parks Foundation are in for a treat at Paws and Power, Sept. 9 at Southwind Par

IT Picks | Thursday, September 6,2012

Seafood and ale

By Anita Stienstra

The third annual Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival features local and nationally-recognized craft beer vendors, oysters, other seafood selections, and traditional “pub grub.” Held

IT Picks | Thursday, August 30,2012

Cultural experiences

By Anita Stienstra

A weekend of cultural experiences awaits you at the popular Ethnic Festival, held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Ethnic Village. Admission is free during the three days of exotic cuisine and invigo

IT Picks | Thursday, August 30,2012

Ladies of lore

By Anita Stienstra

Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 is the 14th Annual Prairieland Chautauqua at the Community Park in Jacksonville. This year’s theme is “Women Who Made History.” Under the big tent will be pre

IT Picks | Thursday, August 30,2012

Hail to the historic

By Anita Stienstra

South Town celebrates its historic existence as Springfield’s oldest district on September 1-2 with two days of food, blues, jazz and more. Saturday at 4 p.m. Dan Rivero Trio plays, Sunday from