Nineteen balloons will return to Lincoln this weekend for the popular two-day Balloons Over 66 Weekend. The balloons will be a welcome sight, especially after event organizers canceled the event earlier this year. Never fear, though, the event is back with all the events participants love, especially the balloon launches and “glows.” Friday’s events include […]
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Another harassment allegation
Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent. Rep. Murri Briel’s former deputy chief of staff Laura Jackson claims that, among other things, Briel (D-Ottawa) sexually harassed her, supplied “unlimited” amounts of Adderall to her and the campaign […]
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Springfield Comic Convention
CONVENTIONS | Comic book collectors gather this Sunday This long-running convention will return to Springfield on Sunday. A huge variety of new and old comic books will be for sale at the show as well as toys and related collectibles. Do you have comic books sitting around that are no longer wanted? This might be […]
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Top state fair returns to north end
Yes, it’s that time again, Springfield! It’s time to get a corndog at Vose’s, see a Grandstand show or two and take that ride on the Sky Glider. The Illinois State Fair begins bright and early today at 7 a.m. Today’s big event, of course, is the Twilight Parade from Lincoln Park to the fairgrounds […]
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Family event calendar
AUGUST Rumble Fish Sat., Aug. 8, 7:30pm. This stage version of S.E. Hinton’s (author or The Outsiders) classic novel explores the themes of gang culture and the search for identity. It tells the story of two brothers, brought up in social deprivation by their alcoholic father. Directed by Mark Buckholz. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s […]
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La Esquina del Movimiento
DANCE | Display those dance moves at downtown party Would you like to show your dance moves or learn how to dance? Here’s your chance to try some Latin dances including salsa, merengue and bachata. This free pop-up Latin dance party started last Saturday and will continue on Saturdays through Aug. 29. The event includes […]
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Two nights of music on Y Block
Doc Robinson, Gold Maps | Thu., July 30, 6-9:15 p.m. | The Matchsellers, Bill Poss Fri., July 31, 6 p.m. | Y Block, north of Governor’s Mansion MUSIC | Two nights of music on Y Block What’s better than a Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series show? Easy. Back-to-back Levitt AMP shows two nights in a […]
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Celebration to feature performance, giveaways
The Harris siblings invite the public to help their band, known as the longest-running sibling band in America, celebrate 60 years of performing together as a family. The Harrises, who began performing as The Little Big Shots, are Allan, lead guitar and vocals; Gwen, lead guitar, mandolin, congas and vocals; Max, drums and vocals; Shawn, […]
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The Gordons with Tom Irwin | Sat., July 18, 2-4 p.m. | Dumb Records SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS | Renowned folk duo to play, hold book signing event Gary and Roberta Gordon, a folk duo from Sparta, Illinois, will play at this matinee show which will double as a book signing for Roberta’s work, Creative Nature. […]
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Teens present new musical based on Alice in Wonderland
Step into a world of imagination with this touching musical presented by the Active and Creative Teen Theatre. Set in the chaos of World War II, this story follows a young girl, Alice Spencer, who takes shelter with a friend in a London Underground station during the Blitz. As bombs fall on London, Alice clings […]
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Annual event draws artists downtown
Artists of all ages and skill levels will once again take over Washington Street downtown to create masterpieces in 6-by-6 squares. Each artist receives a paint supply bucket (including brushes and the tempera paint participants will be using which is water soluble/washable), a giveaway bag with goodies from sponsors and one Paint the Street T-shirt. […]
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Former Cubs, Cardinals stars to play
See former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals legends battle it out in this seven-inning game. Playing for the Cubs side will be former pitcher Kyle Farnsworth, Women’s Pro Baseball League star Amanda Gianelloni and actor Thomas Ian Nicholas, who starred as Henry Rowengartner in the movie Rookie of the Year. Representing the Cardinals will […]
