Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Skydivers know how to have a great fall

When Brian and Tracey Meade’s air conditioner went out, club members showed up with two window units. The club is the Mid-America Sport Parachute Club, based out of the Taylorville airport. &ldq

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Autumn is showtime

The season’s guide to theater in central Illinois

By Phil Funkenbusch

Fall is a great time of year, and there’s always an interesting list of theater productions in the area. Take a look at what’s happening here this fall.Theatre in the Park at New Salem has

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Fall is for meandering on the Spoon River Drive

By Cindy Ladage

In the dead of winter we hope for summer, in the summer heat and humidity we long for snow, but fall is perfect and everyone just wishes it would linger. To fully experience the beauty of fall, load u

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Fun at central Illinois fall festivals

By Jolonda Young

As the hot summer days are slowly replaced by brisk winds and bursts of colorful leaves, the Springfield area has a wide array of festivals that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful season of autumn.

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Take a walk on the spooky side of life

By Grace Sweatt

No one currently working in the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office smokes a pipe. So, what could possibly explain the aroma of pipe tobacco that employees at the historic site claim to notice from time to tim

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 26,2010

Fall Guide calendar

ONGOING Artist on the Plaza Aug 26, 31, Sep 02, 12-1pm, Tuesday and Thursday outdoor instrumental, vocal, dance or musical theater performance. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Pla

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 26,2010

2010 Fall Guide

Autumn is showtime

The season’s guide to theater in central Illinois

By Zach Baliva

As many Springfield residents look forward to the weather finally cooling down, fans of locally produced entertainment can’t wait for the theater season to heat up. It might seem counter-intuiti

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 26,2010

Fun at fall festivals

By Jolonda Young

As the days become shorter, the temperature cools, and leaves turn vibrant colors of yellow, orange and brown. The Springfield area is not short on its variety of fall festivals sure to keep you and y

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 26,2010

Visit Mt. Vernon, for art and wine

By Ginny Lee

Venture into southern Illinois this fall and discover two outstanding art venues that may not have been on your radar screen — the Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst in Mt. Vernon and the Southern Il

The season’s guide to theater in central Illinois

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The season’s guide to theater in central Illinois