Installation Wars is a competition between Prairie Art Alliance artists at Gallery II to create the best three-dimensional work within a space in the gallery given to each artist. PAA Gallery II manag]]> Matthew Schultz’s newest body of work will be on display at the Springfield Art Association through March with an opening reception Saturday, March 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Shultz is a local multi]]> Best Christmas music artist of all time with 27 million albums sold, platinum-selling Mannheim Steamroller opens up the holiday season in Springfield with a November concert at Sangamon Auditorium, UI]]> Pet owners and their four-legged friends, car enthusiasts and supporters of the Animal Protective League and Springfield Parks Foundation are in for a treat at Paws and Power, Sept. 9 at Southwind Par]]> Looking for that last-minute holiday activity to share with the family? The Springfield Park District’s Henson Robinson Zoo has been featuring its 17th annual Holiday Lights at the Zoo in Decemb]]> The Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs its final concert led by Music Director Karen Lynne Deal, May 7 at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. Tickets for “Earthly Encounters” can be purchased]]> A 64-year-old tradition continues as Chatham American Legion Post 759 hosts Homecoming, its “street picnic” on the Chatham square Thursday, June 23, through Saturday, June 25. Carnival rid]]> One of the best places to go in Springfield to feel the joy of the holiday season (30,000 people thought so last year), the Festival of Trees is a nine-day Christmas extravaganza. Decorated trees, swa]]> The Muni kicks off their second production with multiple performances of the funny dance musical Guys and Dolls. Set in the Broadway theater district, the story is about the odd romance between habitu]]> The Springfield Figure Skating Club hosts a free skating clinic for the public on Jan. 8 as part of U.S. Figure Skating’s National Skating Month. The clinic includes a 30-minute skate lesson fro]]> Hurry now and phone the Hoogland Center for the Arts because there are only a handful of tickets left for the first WUIS Bedrock 66 Series of 2012 featuring Nashville singer/songwriter Todd Snider. Wi]]> Now is your chance to see a hummingbird in hand as Illinois Audubon Society board member and master permit bander Vernon Kleen, along with Mary Hedrick of the Sangamon Audubon Chapter, captures and ba]]> A pre-primary mayoral candidate forum is on the agenda of the Citizens Club of Springfield’s Policy Breakfast at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday morning. A coffee reception precedes the ]]> The plains are alive with the sound of music — bells to be precise. Don’t miss the 50th International Carillon Festival held at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon at Washington Park. Bring ]]> 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]]> The Molly Schlich Film Series to benefit the Springfield Art Association Michael Victor II Art Library is about halfway through its 2013 run. A film of note, Safety Not Guaranteed, will be shown twice]]> Kids 12 and under will enjoy a unique one-mile race toward health. With eight different activities along the route, kids can proceed at their own pace. After and before find healthy snacks, health scr]]> What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians? A drummer.How many drummers does it take to screw in a light bulb? None. They have machines to do that now. What’s the difference betwee]]> Old Capitol Blues and BBQs returns to downtown Springfield, Aug. 24 and 25, with sizzling music and munchies. The BBQ competition is smokin’ with rib, pulled pork, brisket, open and dessert cate]]> This two-day music and food fest in downtown Springfield is much anticipated. Highlighting a six-band lineup on the Media Stage is Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-a-whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton on ]]>