Awesome folk

Folk duo Tina and Her Pony play what promises to be a remarkable, intimate concert Sunday evening at Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The couple’s original songs echo the sou

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IT Picks | Thursday, August 16,2012

Transcendent talent

By Anita Stienstra

The Imagine Foundation in Jacksonville lives up to its motto, “Reaching out through the arts,” as it presents a night of other-worldly fun Aug. 17. Catered to adults 18 years and older, th

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IT Picks | Thursday, August 16,2012

Power foursomes

By Anita Stienstra

Platinum-selling Vancouver four-man rock band Theory of a Deadman and Las Vegas quartet Adelitas Way open for rock giants Creed, Thursday, Aug. 16 at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand. Creed’s

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IT Picks | Thursday, August 16,2012

Literary drama

By Anita Stienstra

Reserve your tickets now by phone for a performance of Prairie Voices and Lincoln and Shakespeare at Theatre in the Park indoor theater at Lincoln’s New Salem Sate Historic. Kevin Purcell direct

IT Picks | Thursday, August 9,2012

Fab four

By Anita Stienstra

The Fab Four cannot be replaced, but Beatles Tribute band American English comes darn-tooting close to bringing you the Fab Four. They take the stage at the Hoogland Center for Arts for two shows Aug.

IT Picks | Thursday, August 9,2012

Enchanting tale

By Anita Stienstra

Hannah Siehr as Belle and Kellen Fant as the Beast lead a large cast of locals in a beloved favorite, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, for eight shows at the outdoor theater, The Muni. The mu

IT Picks | Thursday, August 9,2012

Award-winning sculpture

By Anita Stienstra

The newest exhibit on display at the Springfield Art Association features a look at the lifelong work of local sculptor Paul K. Riemer. The exhibit kicks of with an opening reception, Saturday, Aug. 1

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Fine feathers

By Anita Stienstra

The Illinois Audubon Hummingbird Festival will be held at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site on Saturday, Aug. 4. Mary Hedrick of the Sangamon Audubon chapter will capture, band and release

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Ad-lib acting

By Anita Stienstra

The Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company performs two shows at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Aug. 3-4. What is a Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company, what do they do and why see them? For those who missed th

IT Picks | Thursday, August 2,2012

Home run

By Anita Stienstra

The musical comedy Damn Yankees plays for seven performances over two weekends from Aug. 3-12 at Theatre in the Park in Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Based on Douglass Wallop’s