PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION People all over the world who have a surplus of space, an adventurous spirit and the desire for extra income have opened up their homes to guests via Airbnb. For those who haven’t experienced it yet, Airbnb (short for airbed and breakfast) is a website where travelers can find lodging […]
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Vigesaa’s Cabaret performance a triumph
Andrew Mayernich, center, as the Emcee of the Kit Kat Club. PHOTO BY Donna Lounsbury The dark, highly-sexualized Cabaret is an interesting choice for the Muni, that stalwart of wholesome outdoor musical theater where the audience is invited to sing the national anthem before every performance. They went out on a limb, and their ambition […]
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How to prepare for a job fair
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Job fairs can be great places to make connections and get leads on potential employers that may be a good fit for you. If you don’t stand out from the crowd on paper, making an in-person introduction can serve you by demonstrating your professional demeanor and communication skills. But you’ll […]
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Work, life, how?
PHOTO BY METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION With the prevalence of smartphones (and incoming texts and email from work) on bedside tables and at Little League games throughout the world, people have to be more diligent than ever about keeping work from taking over their private lives. Work-life balance, the idea that one must plan some leisure […]
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The stages of fall
ELF The Musical comes to Sangamon Auditorium Nov. 6-7. PHOTO COURTESY SANGAMON AUDITORIUM In an era where we are increasingly isolated by our technology, the ancient tradition of watching live theater still can unite hundreds of people in a shared visceral experience. And fall in Illinois is a great time to throw down a few […]
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Fall rocks
Sangamon Auditorium is the place to be this fall for those who like to jam. And for those who like to sit quietly too. On Sept. 19, Springfield audiences will be privy to the journey of up and coming opera singers in The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars. The artists will perform classical arias, duets and […]
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It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where our kids are?
Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, by Robert D. Putnam. Simon & Schuster, 2015. 386 pages. Our Kids by Robert Putnam should be required reading for anyone interested in the youth of America. Presumably that includes all parents. If you have ever despaired, as I have, that the flood of poverty is passed on […]
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Get fit for a long life
The “longevity” class at Crossfit Instinct Central: Front – Tim Hahn, coach, Patti Backs, Trudy Nelson. Middle – Bob Buckles, Fletcher Farrar. Back – David Radwine, Walter Lynn, Doug Nelson, Craig Backs. Not pictured � PHOTOS BY PATRICK YEAGLE It is well known that exercise has extensive health benefits, particularly for seniors. It can prevent […]
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What good is sitting alone in your room?
Gus Gordon will play Edna Turnblad at the Little Theater on the Square June 17-28. The role was played by John Travolta in the 2007 film. PHOTO OF JOHN TRAVOLTA IN HAIRSPRAY COURTESY NEW LINE CINEMA Here’s what’s playing this summer at theaters within a stone’s throw of Springfield. If you like musicals, you’re in […]
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Shop farmers markets for good food
Photo BY DAVID HINE Farmers markets are festive community events and showcase the Land of Lincoln’s other local treasure – its food! Buying local produce not only supports Illinois farmers, but also physical health and the environment. They just may perk up your social life, too. Though not all vendors grow organic, many do, limiting […]
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Blabbering Bethann is not nice
Chris Britt’s illustrations will look familiar to readers of Illinois Times, where his exclusive editorial cartoon appears weekly. He formerly worked as staff editorial cartoonist at the State Journal-Register. A self-described “visual communicator,” Britt has recently crossed genres and tried his hand at children’s literature. The result is Blabbering Bethann (Pelican Publishing Company), a […]
