Classical stirrings

The Illinois Chamber Orchestra’s next concert, Pure Passion, at First Presbyterian Church will warm you up for an approaching Valentine’s Day. Hear Elgar’s elegant and moving “

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IT Picks | Thursday, January 17,2013

Cultural comparatives

By Anita Stienstra

Dr. Ali Nizamuddin, professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Springfield will speak at Unity Church on Jan. 20, noon to 1 p.m. The public is invited to the talk on the comparati

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IT Picks | Thursday, January 17,2013

Civil War artifacts

By Anita Stienstra

This week the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library opened its third installment of the Boys in Blue Civil War exhibit. Featured is the Battle of Vicksburg, Emancipation Proclamation, Civil War p

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IT Picks | Thursday, January 17,2013

Rousing romance

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Theatre Centre presents Couplings, a two-act play written and directed by Ken Bradbury. Love is in the air and in this production as audience members follow eight ways to have a relationsh

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IT Picks | Thursday, January 17,2013

Super strings

By Anita Stienstra

The category-shattering string trio, Time for Three, plays at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS on Saturday, Jan. 19. Members Zachary De Pue, violin; Nicolas Kendall, violin; and Ranaan Meyer, double bass, car

Health & Fitness | Thursday, January 17,2013

Health and fitness events

Bolster your strength, stamina and well-being

By Anita Stienstra

Springfield Bicycle ClubLearn about the club’s local and out-of-town rides and events for all skill levels. Each ride meets at a different location, time and day of the week. Visit spfldcycling.

IT Picks | Thursday, January 10,2013

Breaking the ice

By Anita Stienstra

January is national skating month and the Springfield Figure Skating Club, Springfield Youth Hockey and the Springfield Park District are hosting a It’s Great to Skate event Saturday, Jan. 12. W

IT Picks | Thursday, January 10,2013

Heartfelt musical

By Anita Stienstra

The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical playing at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Jan. 11-13 and 18-20. The world’s longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, by Tom Jones and Harvey S

IT Picks | Thursday, January 10,2013

Dynamic duo

By Anita Stienstra

The Springfield Classical Guitar Society hosts its next concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, Jan. 12. Featured are local favorites Kamen Petkov and Russel Brazzel on violin and classical guit

IT Picks | Thursday, January 10,2013

Rocking musical

By Anita Stienstra

Only 50 seats are available for each showing of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock musical hit, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Limited seating includes a unique onstage view of each performance in