Sylvia is a romantic comedy about the dynamics of a middle-aged couple’s home life and relationship after Gregg brings home a new pet, a dog named Sylvia, whom he proceeds to fall madly in love ]]> Grammy-nominated blues guitarist Eric Bibb takes to the stage as the University of Illinois Springfield Kitchen Sink Series continues on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the UIS Studio Theatre in the PAC Buildin]]> A new exhibit at the Springfield Art Association opens Thursday, March 3, with an opening reception on Friday, March 4, from 5-8 p.m. Pastiche features four American artists who each achieve, through ]]> Virginia country-folk duo, Doug and Telisha Williams, play at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Saturday, Mar. 31. This WUIS Bedrock 66 Live concert proves to be a memorable mix of the plight of Blue R]]> Southwind Park continues to mature (have you seen the wind turbine yet?) and this Saturday, June 19, offers an amazing day for families to enjoy with Dad. There’s a lineup of entertainment, acti]]> What better way to say hello to the New Year than a hike and time spent in the great outdoors with friends who share a love of nature. Join the Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club on a New Year&r]]> The Less is More Independent Theatre performs the screwball caper Den of Thieves at The Legacy Theatre for three shows, Feb. 16-18. Organized crime becomes disorganized as the mob handles a misfit fou]]> Sunday, March 25, is the Central Illinois premiere, and national tour kickoff, of the film Romanza by director and producer Michael Miner. The 87-minute documentary captures the complete Golden State ]]> Roxy Theatricals presents nine performances of the Legally Blonde – The Musical. Based on the popular movie with Reese Witherspoon, college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods, played by ]]> The Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society presents the Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show in the Illinois Building at the state fairgrounds this weekend. Enter a world of all things stony and bony. The show f]]> Legendary singer/songwriter Jackson Browne performs at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS with guest Sara Watkins. A 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 2007 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Browne kicked off]]> 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]]> Renowned Peoria Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays famous birdman John James Audubon telling stories at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. about his famous trek across Illinois 200 years ago. At 2:30 ]]> WUIS Bedrock 66 Live Series welcomes Missouri quartet Ha Ha Tonka and New York’s Freedy Johnston to the Hoogland Center for the Arts May 14. Tonka’s new album, Death of a Decade, has been ]]> Registration is closed for the professionally-timed Fat Ass 5K race through downtown Springfield that starts at 10 a.m., but you can cheer the runners on their 1/10 mile jaunt as some detour to down b]]> Direct from Broadway to Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the official national tour of the Tony award-winning musical. Based on the classic 1975 film, Monty Python and the Ho]]> This is your third and second-to-the-last chance to hear the performances of the local handbell ensemble under the direction of retiring director Michael Lamb who founded and led the group for 15 year]]> 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]]> A dynamic look at Mark Twain portrayed by Cincinnati-based actor Bill Hartnett and directed by Eleanor Shepherd. Samuel Clemens lived a remarkable life—as a printer, riverboat pilot, silver mine]]> One of the premier fall festivals for families in central Illinois, Lincoln Memorial Garden’s Indian Summer Festival is the place to be the weekend of Oct. 8-9. Immerse yourself in the exhilarat]]>