Preeminent Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer will speak May 7 about his new book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration, during an event at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. According to Holzer, the book “charts Lincoln’s political career through the lens of immigration, from his role as a member of an […]
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Four actors star in spoof of Hitchcock thriller
Fans of Alfred Hitchcock, Monty Python or Mel Brooks – or any combination of the three – will surely enjoy this comedy opening tomorrow night at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The 39 Steps, written by Patrick Marlow, is a spoof of the 1935 Hitchcock spy thriller of the same name which itself was […]
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William Somerset Maugham play scheduled at Edwards Place
Lady Frederick Fri.-Sat., April 26-27, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 2 pm Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. 217-523-2631 THEATER | William Somerset Maugham play scheduled at Edwards Place This romantic comedy by acclaimed British writer William Somerset Maugham was first performed in London in 1907. It later moved to Broadway […]
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Home & Garden events
Ongoing Tuesdays Stewardship Workday Work with others or independently on a variety of stewardship projects at various properties. Learn about properties of the Friends of the Sangamon Valley and the diversity of plants and animals. Call or text for location and details. Hosted by the Friends of the Sangamon Valley. 217-493-3115. Spring Migration Bird Hikes […]
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Saturday’s guided tours are the last scheduled
Haven’t toured the old Pillsbury Mill plant yet? Well, this Saturday offers a last chance to take a guided tour of the abandoned plant. Tours at noon and 2 p.m. last about one hour and include stops and photo opportunities at several of the plant’s buildings. The tours are on a level surface but “sturdy […]
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Light the Way Celebration
Light the Way Celebration Sat., April 6, 6-9 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m. BOS Center, North Terrace, downtown Springfield 217-726-9808 gotrcentralillinois.org FUNDRAISERS AND GALAS | Girls on the Run event to feature founder In 1996, Molly Barker founded Girls on the Run in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 13 girls. The group has expanded to […]
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Spring Guide calendar
Friday Night Jazz Every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Listen to some of Springfield’s finest jazz musicians with a different act every week. springfieldartsco.org. Boone’s, 301 Edwards St., 217-679-3752. Mystery Movie Monday First Monday of every month, 7pm. Through May 6. You won’t know the title of the film until the red velvet curtain opens on the grand […]
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Explore Your Community
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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Dinner event, program to focus on Frank Lloyd Wright
In this dinner event and program, master storyteller Timothy Totten “will weave a tale of love, loss and the emperor of Japan” as he recounts the triumphs and tragedies of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Totten, of Eustis, Florida, has been studying the life and works of Wright – the designer of Springfield’s Dana-Thomas […]
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Murder mystery a witty, nostalgic romp through 2003
Springfield writer and director Courtney Wick’s hilarious murder mystery, Nightmare at the Hot Mess Salon, which debuts Friday, is a sequel to her successful previous effort during the 2021-2022 Springfield Theatre Centre season. And like its predecessor, Nightmare at the Sweet Dreams Inn, which was set in 1997, the new play (set in 2003) promises […]
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Abraham Lincoln in Song with Chris Vallillo
SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS | Singer-songwriter to play music Lincoln loved Central Illinois’ own Chris Vallillo, an acclaimed singer-songwriter, will present this family-oriented program which takes listeners on a journey through the life of Abraham Lincoln via the music he loved. Part of Illinois College’s Fine Arts Series, the event “is sure to delight both adults […]
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Annual event celebrates 25th year with giveaways, contest
This weekend is a milestone for the Illinois Product Expo. The Expo, a family-friendly event showcasing Illinois food and agriculture industries, is marking its 25th year. State officials say the event is going to be as big as ever, too, with more than 70 vendors offering samples and products including cheese, baked goods, sauces, meats, […]
