IT Picks | Thursday, May 9,2013

Party musical

Theater lovers with a taste for rock ’n’ rock will get elated over a five-time Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages, performed one night at Sangamon Auditorium. The show features a slew of

IT Picks | Thursday, May 9,2013

Animal social

By Anita Stienstra

The wildly popular Dr. Dolittle Day at the Henson Robinson Zoo is Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities are ongoing throughout the day, including the ever popular turtle races, as well a

IT Picks | Thursday, May 9,2013

Sweet carillon

By Anita Stienstra

There’s never been a better time to visit Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. Enjoy free 30-minute weekly concerts four days a week with two performances on Sundays. The park distr

IT Picks | Thursday, May 2,2013

Unseen floors

By Anita Stienstra

Downtown Springfield, Inc. presents its 14th annual Upper Story Tour on Thursday, May 2 during National Historic Preservation Month. The tour gives Springfield residents the opportunity to see histori

IT Picks | Thursday, May 2,2013

Must-see screening

By Anita Stienstra

Touted as a “must-see, jaw-dropping” film, the documentary Burn will be screened at The Legacy Theatre on Wednesday evening, May 8. Burn tells the story of Detroit firefighters. But this f

IT Picks | Thursday, May 2,2013

Brilliant trails

By Anita Stienstra

Join Lincoln Memorial Garden in an evening of stargazing on Friday, May 3. Dr. John Martin from the University of Illinois Springfield’s Astronomy and Physics program will kick off the agenda wi

IT Picks | Thursday, May 2,2013

See them

By Anita Stienstra

A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois motorcycle organization has a ride planned for Sunday, May 5, for motorcycle awareness month. The ride starts at the Illinois Department o

IT Picks | Thursday, April 25,2013

Celtic folk

By Anita Stienstra

Celtic duo Switchback performs at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on April 26. The musical group featuring Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack will play Americana and traditional Celtic tunes. One

IT Picks | Thursday, April 25,2013

Mad genius

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Theatre Center presents the four-person play, Proof, on two weekends, April 26-28, May 3-5. The story of love, trust, sacrifice and the disputed line between madness and genius, centers on

IT Picks | Thursday, April 25,2013

Rhythm and improv

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Jazz Society’s Spring Brunch will be held Sunday, April 28, starting at 12:30 p.m. in Lincoln at The Maple Club. Featured along with a tasty brunch buffet is the Rob Killam Quartet w