Sizzling Sixties

The Midtown Men perform Sept. 22 at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, as part of the Broadway Series. The four original Broadway members of the Jersey Boys -- Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longori

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IT Picks | Thursday, September 20,2012

Like old times

By Anita Stienstra

Clayville Fall Festival offers a weekend of history, music and fun for the family. Artisans and craftsmen demonstrate pottery making, coopering, quilting, outdoor cooking, willow furniture making

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IT Picks | Thursday, September 20,2012

Country Star

By Anita Stienstra

Country Star Chris Young plays in Springfield at the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Friday, Sept. 21. With a charismatic smile and a fine voice that hits the highs and the lows just ri

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IT Picks | Thursday, September 20,2012

Dazzling dynamos

By Anita Stienstra

The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is one of the largest festivals to take downtown by storm. More than 1,000 vintage vehicles and 80,000 spectators will roll into the Old Capitol complex

History | Thursday, September 20,2012

The poetry of longevity

Illinois State Historical Society honors 23 centenarians

By Anita Stienstra

What do Poetry Magazine, Chicago Chinatown, Madison County, Haenig Electric Company and the YMCA of McDonough County have in common? They are a few of 23 Illinois businesses, nonprofits and municipali

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Rock legends

By Anita Stienstra

The legendary 70-80s rock band, Kansas, plays the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 20, with King’s X. Kansas is best known for its eight gold albums and the million-selling g

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Rhythms and techniques

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Ballet Company’s Rockballet returns to Sangamon Auditorium, UIS for two exciting performances. The annual merging of ballet, modern, jazz and other dance styles showcases the talent

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Multi-media maven

By Anita Stienstra

Internationally known New York City multi-media artist, Colette, comes to Benedictine University at Springfield. In connection with her work on display at the school, an opening reception and talk wil

IT Picks | Thursday, September 13,2012

Visual expressions

By Anita Stienstra

You’ll want to join the Springfield Art Association this year with new interactive and fun features at its Edwards Place Fine Art Fair, held on the grounds of the historic mansion, both Saturday

IT Picks | Thursday, September 6,2012

Breakout musical

By Anita Stienstra

The musical Spring Awakening breaks out on the stage at The Legacy Theatre this weekend and next, Sept. 7-9 and 13-16. Winner of eight Tony Awards, Spring Awakening is full of pent up passions and reb