IT Picks | Thursday, August 9,2012

Enchanting tale

Hannah Siehr as Belle and Kellen Fant as the Beast lead a large cast of locals in a beloved favorite, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, for eight shows at the outdoor theater, The Muni. The mu

IT Picks | Thursday, August 9,2012

Award-winning sculpture

By Anita Stienstra

The newest exhibit on display at the Springfield Art Association features a look at the lifelong work of local sculptor Paul K. Riemer. The exhibit kicks of with an opening reception, Saturday, Aug. 1

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Fine feathers

By Anita Stienstra

The Illinois Audubon Hummingbird Festival will be held at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site on Saturday, Aug. 4. Mary Hedrick of the Sangamon Audubon chapter will capture, band and release

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Ad-lib acting

By Anita Stienstra

The Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company performs two shows at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Aug. 3-4. What is a Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company, what do they do and why see them? For those who missed th

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Home run

By Anita Stienstra

The musical comedy Damn Yankees plays for seven performances over two weekends from Aug. 3-12 at Theatre in the Park in Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Based on Douglass Wallop’s

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Concrete fun

By Anita Stienstra

One-of-the-largest street festivals in our area, the Decatur Celebration has something for everyone Aug 3-5. It’s free and it’s downtown. Headliners include Billy Ocean, Spin Doctors, Colo

IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Rockin’ lineup

By Anita Stienstra

Step right up and witness five incredible rock bands permeating the Prairie Capital Convention Center stage on a Carnival of Madness tour. The lineup will blow your mind – nu metal greats Evanes

IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Finger-licking good

By Anita Stienstra

Taylorville Main Street, Inc. presents another great day packed with activities, music, cars and food at its BBQ, Blues and Cruise Festival on Saturday, July 28. The day kicks off with a 5k Run/Walk,

IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Interesting insights

By Anita Stienstra

Don’t miss the next installment of Springfield’s Pecha Kucha on Aug. 2 at Capital City Bar and Grill’s theater. Nine locals will each make a six-minute and 40-second presentation on

IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Super characters

By Anita Stienstra

The Less Is More Independent Theatre Company (The LIMIT) presents seven performances of the play, Insane with Power, at Catch 22 in downtown Springfield. Looking to bring new and less-heard-of plays t