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. ONGOING Friday Night Jazz Every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Listen to some of Springfield’s finest jazz musicians with a different act every week. Sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. Free, […]
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Illinois Symphony Orchestra musicians to play at abandoned mill
Beyond the Stage Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Pillsbury Mills 1525 E. Phillips St. 217-899-2749 In this new kind of concert performance, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra percussion ensemble and piano trio will perform in the C-Mill as one of the Beyond the Stage concert series experiences. “The musicians will be surrounded by the spray-painted murals […]
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Singer-songwriter Ben Bedford makes art debut
Local folk singer-songwriter Ben Bedford, known for his storytelling and evocative lyrics, is making his debut in the visual arts world. He’ll become this fine art gallery’s newest 2D-artist when his ink and pencil drawings and watercolor paintings – which he has enjoyed doing for decades – go on display for the first time. Gallery […]
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Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival in 14th year
It’s once again time for the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival at the Inn at 835. The event, now in its 14th year, has raised more than $170,000 for local charities. Festival organizers will prepare thousands of oysters for the event. Now that’s a lot of oyster shucking and char-grilling. The event will feature 150 […]
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Things are looking up in Lincoln
Balloons Over 66 Fri., Aug. 23, 1:30-11 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 24, 6:15 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun, Aug. 25, 6:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Lincoln and Open Arms Lincoln Up, up and away! See 34 hot air balloons rise to the skies starting Friday for the Balloons Over 66 weekend. All balloon flights and evening balloon “glows” will […]
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There’s still time to get to the fair
Counting today, there are four more days of the Illinois State Fair. Have you been yet? It’s not too late, you know, to get a corndog at Vose’s, see a Grandstand show or take that ride on the Sky Glider. Once again, the Grandstand has a great lineup of remaining shows with the Jonas Brothers […]
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Family event calendar
ONGOING Kidzeum Sensory-Friendly Visit Times First Sunday of every month through Dec. 1, 9-11am. Lights and noises are turned down to make the museum more comfortable for visitors with sensory differences so they can explore and discover the galleries at their own pace. Headphones available for loan at the admissions desk. kidzeum.org. Admission. Kidzeum of […]
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Miniature Butter Cow contest back again
It’s August – that means the Illinois State Fair and its must-see, iconic butter cow sculpture is back again. And so is the annual miniature butter cow contest sponsored by Illinois Times and Prairie Farms Dairy. The contest, which started in 2020 when the fair was canceled because of the COIVD-19 pandemic, invites people to […]
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Miniature Butter Cow contest back again
It’s August – that means the Illinois State Fair and its must-see, iconic butter cow sculpture is back again. And so is the annual miniature butter cow contest sponsored by Illinois Times and Prairie Farms Dairy. The contest, which started in 2020 when the fair was canceled because of the COIVD-19 pandemic, invites people to […]
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Children’s ballet brings classic tale to life
Beauty and the Beast Fri., Aug. 9, 7-8 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 5-6 p.m. The Legacy Theatre 101 E. Lawrence St.800-838-3006 atthelegacy.com This is the classic tale of Belle,a kind-hearted young woman who finds herself imprisoned in a castle by a fearsome Beast. Belle discovers the Beast’s gentle soul hidden […]
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Contemporary retelling of classic fairy tale sure to entertain
The Dance Arts Youth Company and Dance Arts Studio combine memorable music and dancing in this retelling of the famous German fairy tale first recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This version of the famous tale follows “the enchanting adventure of a lost princess as she discovers who she really is – all while standing up […]
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Production brings Lincoln’s favorite Shakespeare play to life
Macbeth July 25-28, 7:30 p.m. Theatre in the Park New Salem Historic Site 15588 History Lane, Petersburg 217-725-0239 theatreinthepark.net Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “I think nothing equals Macbeth.” The nation’s future 16th president cherished Shakespeare’s play. So it seems fitting that it be brought to the stage at Theatre in the Park in the village […]
