Out-of-sight superstar

The Springfield Art Association’s Molly Schlich Film Series continues with three screenings of the much talked about documentary Searching for Sugarman. The film, written and directed by Malik B

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IT Picks | Thursday, March 21,2013

Ice theater

By Anita Stienstra

The Springfield Figure Skating Club presents an ice show on March 23-24 at Nelson Center Ice Arena. Over 75 Springfield Figure Skating members will perform musical ice versions of “Seussical,&rd

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IT Picks | Thursday, March 21,2013

Splendid performance

By Anita Stienstra

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale present, “A Golden Collaboration” sponsored by Jim and Fran Ringle. Mozart’s Coronation Mass includes special guests Illinois College

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IT Picks | Thursday, March 21,2013

Paw prints

By Anita Stienstra

Always wanted a high quality portrait of the family dog? Now you can at Dog Days of Spring and session fees go to a good cause – the Animal Protective League. Terry Farmer Photography is raising

IT Picks | Thursday, March 14,2013

Irish infusion

By Anita Stienstra

The Music of Ireland: Then and Now is the theme of the St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 16, at high noon in downtown Springfield. Parade marshal, Jim McDonough, who was a past parade pre

IT Picks | Thursday, March 14,2013

Eastern points

By Anita Stienstra

This Engaged Citizenship Common Experience Speaker Series at the University of Illinois Springfield is one you won’t want to miss to learn more about countries bombarding the news lately, partic

IT Picks | Thursday, March 14,2013

Powerful pair

By Anita Stienstra

You’re in for a powerful treat, as singer, songwriter and guitar players Janis Ian and Livingston Taylor play at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, Saturday, March 6. Best known for her hit song, “

IT Picks | Thursday, March 14,2013

Eat, love, play

By Anita Stienstra

Musician David Cain (vocals, saxophone), seven-time Grammy-winner Paul Wertico (drums), Larry Gray (upright bass, cello and flute) and David Hoffman (trumpet and arranger for Ray Charles for 13 years)

IT Picks | Thursday, March 7,2013

Leiber and Stoller revue

By Anita Stienstra

Get ready to start your feet tapping. The musical revue Smokey Joe’s Café is booked for two weekends, March 8-17, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. This local production features 40 of

IT Picks | Thursday, March 7,2013

Show and tell

By Anita Stienstra

Explore the collections of area children and teens including rocks, minerals, coins, toys and more, Saturday, March 9, at the Illinois State Museum. Children between the ages of 8 and 15 years old wil