IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Giant glee

The funny, award-stacked Shrek the Musical singly stomps into Sangamon Auditorium, UIS for one performance, Feb. 14. Don’t miss everyone’s favorite loveable ogres, Shrek and Fiona (Perry S

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Turning green

By Anita Stienstra

Lincoln Land Community College’s Green Center is hosting the 10th Annual Central Illinois Composting Symposium, Feb. 20, noon to 5 p.m. in the Trutter Center. This year’s theme is Composti

IT Picks | Thursday, February 7,2013

Yoke of yesteryear

By Anita Stienstra

The University of Illinois Springfield is holding more than a dozen events in February to celebrate Black History Month. Highlights this week are a Celebration of Gospel on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p

IT Picks | Thursday, February 7,2013

Touching testament

By Anita Stienstra

Begin your Valentine celebrations a little early by attending Love Letters at The Legacy Theater this weekend. The heart-warming award-winning play by A.R. Gurney features local actors Don and Linda S

IT Picks | Thursday, February 7,2013

Presidential proceedings

By Anita Stienstra

Postville Courthouse in Lincoln and Mt. Pulaski Courthouse in Mt. Pulaski are celebrating Lincoln’s birthday a few days early on Saturday, Feb. 9, with refreshments, speakers and tours. Mt. Pula

IT Picks | Thursday, February 7,2013

Punk-rock spirit

By Anita Stienstra

WUIS Bedrock 66 Series rolls in another winning musical act at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on Feb. 9. Paul Collins Beat features Paul Collins, who got his start in The Nerves whose claim to fame

IT Picks | Thursday, January 31,2013

Inspiring information

By Anita Stienstra

Another great lineup and evening is on tap, along with beer, at Capital City Bar and Grill, Feb. 7, for PechaKucha Night. Illinois Times editor and publisher Fletcher Farrar will talk about his award-

IT Picks | Thursday, January 31,2013

Applauding the playwright

By Anita Stienstra

Congratulate local award-winning playwright Kari Catton on her recent publishing success at a reception and reading at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Big Dog Plays and Norman Maine Plays have publi

IT Picks | Thursday, January 31,2013

Illinois tastings

By Anita Stienstra

The public is invited to the Winter Wine Festival at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. Friday admission includes five tasting tickets to sample Illinois wines, with specially pai

IT Picks | Thursday, January 31,2013

Bluesmen bash

By Anita Stienstra

Blues at the Crossroads returns to Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, Feb. 2, to honor two of the greatest musicians in blues music, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. Both considered father of modern Chicag