Concrete fun

One-of-the-largest street festivals in our area, the Decatur Celebration has something for everyone Aug 3-5. It’s free and it’s downtown. Headliners include Billy Ocean, Spin Doctors, Colo

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IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Rockin’ lineup

By Anita Stienstra

Step right up and witness five incredible rock bands permeating the Prairie Capital Convention Center stage on a Carnival of Madness tour. The lineup will blow your mind – nu metal greats Evanes

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IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Finger-licking good

By Anita Stienstra

Taylorville Main Street, Inc. presents another great day packed with activities, music, cars and food at its BBQ, Blues and Cruise Festival on Saturday, July 28. The day kicks off with a 5k Run/Walk,

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IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Interesting insights

By Anita Stienstra

Don’t miss the next installment of Springfield’s Pecha Kucha on Aug. 2 at Capital City Bar and Grill’s theater. Nine locals will each make a six-minute and 40-second presentation on

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IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Super characters

By Anita Stienstra

The Less Is More Independent Theatre Company (The LIMIT) presents seven performances of the play, Insane with Power, at Catch 22 in downtown Springfield. Looking to bring new and less-heard-of plays t

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IT Picks | Thursday, July 26,2012

Hometown sounds

By Anita Stienstra

The Springfield Municipal Band, under the direction of Tom Philbrick, presents another concert Tuesday, July 31, as part of its summer series. This performance is preceded by Northside Children’

IT Picks | Thursday, July 19,2012

Musical folktale

By Anita Stienstra

Enjoy outdoor theater as Once On This Island is performed at The Muni July 20-22, 25-29. The story follows Ti Moune, a young peasant girl from a poor village on a small island. Her life is uprooted wh

IT Picks | Thursday, July 19,2012

Pick of the crop

By Anita Stienstra

The Chatham Jaycees always put on one of the most enjoyable festivals in central Illinois. This year’s two-day fest with corn and a host of other morsels, entertainment and games and nightly mus

IT Picks | Thursday, July 19,2012

Capital humor

By Anita Stienstra

Tara McClellan McAndrew’s The Lighter Side of Springfield History comes to the Hoogland Center for the Arts for two weekend performances in July. The multi-media comedy that uses quick vignettes

IT Picks | Thursday, July 12,2012

Fish and tips

By Anita Stienstra

The Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society presents Parade of Ponds Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour of eight Springfield-area ponds and gardens. Homeowners will be o