IT Picks | Thursday, May 24,2012

Revved up

You’ll start seeing motorcycles in numbers the next two weekends. The Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association TT (Tourist Trophy) and Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races take place at the Illinois

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Pioneering the past

By Anita Stienstra

Clayville Spring Festival is May 19-20 at the Clayville Historic Site, just east of Pleasant Plains on Route 125, and not far outside of town following Jefferson Ave. west. The old stage coach stop vi

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Stand-up humor

By Anita Stienstra

Nationally-known comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer performs at The Legacy Theater on Friday, May 18. With appearances on Letterman, HBO, Bravo, Logo, GSN and across the United States, the popular lesbian

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Celtic menagerie

By Anita Stienstra

Chatham Community Park is transformed into a Celtic venue for the Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival on Saturday, May 19. The gathering offers ancient athletic, highland dance and bag

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Illinois vintage

By Anita Stienstra

The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and the Old Capitol Foundation offer a festival featuring 16 Illinois wineries and breweries both Saturday, May 19, and

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Fare and square

By Anita Stienstra

One-of-the-most popular spring soirees in our area, the Old Capitol Art Fair is always a fun and inspiring weekend of fine art and community camaraderie. Head to downtown Springfield Saturday or Sunda

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Excellent ales

By Anita Stienstra

Join hundreds of other ale aficionados and those looking for a good party at the Springfield Jaycees International Beer Festival held Saturday evening, May 19, at the Illinois Building on the Illinois

IT Picks | Thursday, May 17,2012

Colorful cavalcade

By Anita Stienstra

This is your day to come out and show your respect and support with other tolerant and loving folks at Springfield PrideFest, May 19, downtown Springfield. Organized by The Phoenix Center, the party t

IT Picks | Thursday, May 10,2012

Plentiful produce

By Anita Stienstra

The Old Capitol Farmers Market opens for the season on three downtown blocks beginning May 16. Join the mayor, Downtown Springfield, Inc., St. John’s Hospital representatives and the Chamber of

IT Picks | Thursday, May 10,2012

Madcap musical

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Theatre Center presents a musical about Pippi, the stripper on the run, who is the new tenant at the exclusive Florida trailer park, Armadillo Acres. But she’s no ordinary tenant, an