Local performer John O’Connor stars in this one-person play written by Herbert Mitgang. The show relies heavily on Lincoln’s own words and, according to the Hoogland Center, “features the folksy wisdom of Lincoln’s biography and the transcendent grandeur of his nation-healing words as president, healing that was cut short by an assassin’s bullet.” Mitgang is […]
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Musical drama tells story of family coping with crisis
Next to Normal is a musical drama that chronicles how a suburban family copes with the unpredictability of a mother’s worsening bipolar disorder. Written by Brian Yorkey, the play won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama and three 2009 Tony Awards. It takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character during the crisis, […]
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Arthur Miller’s classic 1949 play hits the stage for one weekend only
In 1949, Death of a Salesman won the Pulitzer Prize for drama and a Tony Award for best play. This weekend, the Spencer Theatre Company brings the classic tale to Springfield. Directed by John Sivak, Death of a Salesman stars Jim Leach as traveling salesman William “Willy” Loman. The play is set in the last […]
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Show explores love and loss in small town
This weekend, visit the fictional almost-town of Almost, Maine, where one mid-winter night the town’s residents will “fall in and out of love in the strangest ways” while northern lights glow in the sky. The play, written in 2004 by John Cariani, explores love and loss in the small town. Since it hit the stage, […]
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Explore Your Community
See what’s happening near you As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. MARCH Illinois Prairie Pastel Society 2025 Members Show Through March 22. The show features artwork from the society’s statewide members. Free. Edwards Place, Springfield […]
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Event makes legal information available
This event could be life-changing in many ways. It will feature informational booths including Pretrial Fairness Act sessions, legal aid such as expungement and sealing information and intake, Youth Court fines and fees information, license renewals, a housing equity booth, voter registration booth and additional community resources. The Secretary of State – DMV Mobile Unit […]
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Learn about this season’s shows and how to audition
This year, The Muni is celebrating its 75th anniversary season of Broadway Under the Stars. And for all of you actors out there, now is the time to learn how to be a part of it all. This Saturday, hear from the staffs of all four shows, find out what they are looking for and […]
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Family event calendar
FEBRUARY “Journey Into Abstract” Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-5pm. Through March 29. This solo exhibit at The Underground Gallery features one of its juried artists and photographer, Gregory Pratt. springfieldart.org. Free. SAA Collective Gallery, 105 N. Fifth St., 217-523-2631. “Layers” Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-5pm. Through March 1. The first exhibit of 2025 is a striking collection of 2D and 3D […]
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Jr. Blues set for two-week home stand
Haven’t seen the Springfield Jr. Blues yet this season? This might be a good time as our hometown North American Hockey League team is on a two-weekend home stand at the Nelson Center. On Friday, the Jr. Blues (19-13) will play host to the Wisconsin Windigo (25-9). The Windigo, based in Eagle River, Wisconsin, are […]
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World-famous traveling team to play in Springfield
The world’s most-famous basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, are on a new tour visiting 400 cities in more than 25 countries. And good news for basketball fans – the tour includes Springfield. Every Globetrotters game features some of the best athletes on the planet, fan interaction, trick shots, ball-handling wizardry, the famous Globetrotters four-point shot, […]
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Series returns to Springfield for 33rd year
Molly Schlich Film Series Preview Party Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Springfield Art Association Main Campus 700 N. Fourth St. 217-523-2631 springfieldart.org Each year, the Springfield Art Association plays host to eight critically acclaimed films from around the world. The series was created by Molly Schlich, a local resident who was passionate about international films and […]
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Annual downtown event rings in the new year in style
Head downtown on New Year’s Eve for this annual family-friendly event at four iconic locations. This year’s event features children’s activities, a special around-the-world midnight countdown with confetti cannons at ALPLM, ice skating at Union Square Park, tours with live music at the Dana-Thomas House and a dazzling fireworks spectacular. In its 38th year, this […]
