If you’re looking for a unique and serene Christmas activity to welcome in the season, the Franciscan Nativity Festival takes place at the Chiara Center throughout the first weekend in December. Experience the deeper meaning of the Incarnation through a display of more than 100 nativity sets from around the world. Loaned to the Chiara […]
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Green day!
PHOTO COURTESY HTTP://BROADWAYIDIOT.COM/ The Legacy Theatre continues its “brew and view” rock documentary series with the last of three screenings. Friday, Dec. 6, see Broadway Idiot. From punk mosh pits and sold-out stadiums to the Great White Way, this electrifying documentary follows Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong as he works with producers to turn his […]
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Holiday hymn
The Blessed Sacrament choirs will present an Advent Concert on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. The concert will include all of the Blessed Sacrament choirs, professional woman’s ensemble Seraphim (pictured) and other singers from the community. The orchestra will include several members of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. The featured oratorio is Vivaldi’s “Magnificat.” Tickets may […]
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Own it
PHOTO OF ART BY ERIN HAYDEN COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD VISUAL ARTS GALLERY University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery will hold its annual Silent Auction Benefit Dec. 2-12. This is a great opportunity to support art programming at UIS while acquiring extraordinary art for a steal of a price. Local, regional and […]
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Select seasonal sounds
The stunning harmony of California ensemble Venice comes to The Legacy Theater Thursday, Dec. 5. Mixing the sounds of 70s rock ’n’ roll with the storytelling of James Taylor and harmonies reminiscent of the Eagles, this guy group will move you with their Christmas music and some of their own music, including material from their […]
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Downtown adornment
Downtown Springfield, Inc. presents its Old Capitol Holiday Walks on Thursdays through Christmas, plus a kickoff date on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Mayor Mike Houston will light the holiday tree at 5:30 p.m. on the Old State Capitol Plaza at the corner of Sixth and Adams streets and there will be holiday music. What is not […]
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Bachrach comes to mall
Today, White Oaks Mall welcomes Bachrach, the newest retailer to hit the mall’s changing landscape over the past year. The Bachrach brand is a menswear brand based upon European aesthetics. Bachrach offers fashionable men’s apparel including dress shirts, blazers, ties, shoes and sweaters, amongst other must-have wardrobe items. Bachrach is located on the lower level […]
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Bough to bough
PHOTO COURTESY MEMORIAL FESTIVAL OF TREES One of the most beloved events of the season, Memorial’s Festival of Trees, starts Nov. 24 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr Building and runs through Dec. 1. View more than 150 Christmas trees and wreaths decorated by members of the community and marvel at the amazing handcrafted gingerbread […]
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Gone but not forgotten
Saturday, Nov. 23, friends, family members, colleagues, neighbors, anyone who is struggling to make sense of their loss from suicide, is invited to a light lunch and Day of Healing for Bereavement After Suicide. Survivors of suicide loss will gather around the United States and world in healing conferences and online. You’ll hear from others […]
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Food for feasting
Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, Slow Food Springfield and University of Illinois Extension sponsor a day at the market on Nov. 23. It’s not only a place to buy some great locally produced goods to make your Thanksgiving feast the tastiest ever, but you can learn more […]
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Illinois Emerging Writers recently announced
The top three winners of the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award in the ninth annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition were just announced by Jesse White, secretary of state and state librarian. Jonathan G. Travelstead of Murphysboro took first place with his poem “DuPont Paint Factory” Pablo Otavalo of Chicago, second. Richard Holinger of Geneva, third. The […]
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Christmas cavalcade
PHOTO COURTESY BELLS IN MOTION The popular and nationally acclaimed handbell ensemble Bells in Motion presents a holiday concert A Ringing Christmas 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nov. 23. The concert follows a craft bazaar offering unique gifts from around the world for your holiday shopping. Both events are being put on by the […]
