IT Picks | Thursday, February 28,2013

Rousing renditions

Probably the most fun in Springfield all year, Springfield PrideFest Drag Race, at The Legacy Theatre on March 1, features drag performers vying for a slot in Springfield PrideFest this spring. The dr

IT Picks | Thursday, February 28,2013

Sweet samples

By Anita Stienstra

More than 70 Illinois companies come together at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds to provide free food samples and to sell their local products. The 15th Illinois Products Expo

IT Picks | Thursday, February 28,2013

Grand guitarist

By Anita Stienstra

Guitar great Eric Johnson takes the stage at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS for one night Saturday, March 2. Johnson has a Grammy Award and five nominations, one platinum album, a slew of Top 10 hits such a

IT Picks | Thursday, February 28,2013

Elvis entertainers

By Anita Stienstra

Head out to this exciting two-day extravaganza downtown at the Hilton Springfield where Elvis tribute artists from across the country vie for $10,000 in cash prizes and a chance to compete in Memphis

IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Oscar coverage

By Anita Stienstra

The party not to miss this weekend is the Central Illinois Film Commission’s Red Carpet Party at Capital City Bar and Grill during Oscar night, Feb. 24. Hollywood comes to Springfield. Walk the

IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Investigating time

By Anita Stienstra

The Molly Schlich Film Series to benefit the Springfield Art Association Michael Victor II Art Library is about halfway through its 2013 run. A film of note, Safety Not Guaranteed, will be shown twice

IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Fab foursome

By Anita Stienstra

Direct from Broadway, Rain, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand. As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles” as touted by the Associated Press, Rain

IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Engaging ethnicities

By Anita Stienstra

A great place to take the family and immerse in the heritage and traditions of various world cultures, the Illinois State Museum holds Celebrate Cultural Diversity, Saturday, Feb. 23. From the moment

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Singing sassiness

By Anita Stienstra

If you missed The Marvelous Wonderettes two years ago when the delightful musical was as magical as the opening of the newly remodeled Legacy Theatre, you’ll be happy to know the production retu

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Laugh and learn

By Anita Stienstra

Looking for something fun for the family to do this weekend? Take the gang to KidsFest this Saturday. The Prairie Capital Convention Center will fill with games, activities and crafts for kids. For on