DCFS FAILS KIDS While I appreciate the article on the mental health issues of adopted foster children, I do have to object to the article’s title [see “When adoptions go wrong: Giving up custody to get kids the mental health care they need,” by Patrick Yeagle, Aug. 11]. Adoptions don’t go wrong. Adoptive parents love […]
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Fall Guide calendar
ONGOING Artist on the Plaza Aug 26, 31, Sep 02, 12-1pm, Tuesday and Thursday outdoor instrumental, vocal, dance or musical theater performance. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza. 753-3519. Illinois Products Farmers Market Through Oct 21, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave. 785-4873. […]
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Upcoming Tom Irwin shows
Catch IT’s very own Tom Irwin in his upcoming shows. _______________________________________________From Tom himself: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7-10p.m. at Brewhaus with The Hayburners featuring Bruce Williams, Brad Floreth and Peter Romano doing some wild, electrified rock-n-roll music. Friday, Nov. 13, 5-8p.m. at JP Kellys (Adams and Third) as McKinney & Hennessey Irish Duo doing Clancy Bros […]
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Vernon Harrington and the Atomic Blues Band
Vernon Harrington grew up on Chicago’s West Side surrounded by blues music and other facts of life in the area. His father, a preacher by trade, also ran a blues and gospel record label, allowing young Vernon a direct window into the world of musicians and music of the 1950s and ’60s. After an encounter […]
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Fossil bonanza
Shark Attack, featuring shark fossils, is the 2009 theme of Springfield’s Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society’s rock, gem, fossil and mineral show this weekend. Expert, collector and lapidary exhibitions, demonstrations and activities span the Illinois Building. This is a fun and informative family-oriented exposition. LOESS Rock, Gem & Fossil Show Saturday, October 310am-6pmSunday, October 410am-5pmIllinois […]
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Sharp-edged humor
Jerry Seinfeld bursts upon Sangamon Auditorium stage Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Hailed as “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article, the comic revisits his first love — stand-up comedy — after a successful television career in the late 80s and 90s on the popular show “Seinfeld.” Running for nine […]
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Traditional folk
Sangamon Auditorium, UIS comes to life Wednesday night as the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company highlights the beauty of its native Ukraine presenting a diverse concert program stocked with bright-colored costumes, a wealth of traditions and energetic, fast-paced and elevated dance moves. Young and old alike will find this choreographed folk dancing fascinating and exciting. […]
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Angelic harmony
International Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, graces Sangamon Auditorium for the second leg of the “Isle of Hope” tour. Named number one top world music artist by Billboard Magazine, the multi-platinum group consisting of four vocalists — Chlo, Lisa, Lynn, and Alex — perform, along with Celtic violinist Máiréad, their heavenly renditions of Irish standards, […]
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Cornucopia of cars
More than 1,000 cool cars roll out on display along with hot music, free entertainment, festival of cars parade, International Classic Car Auction, swap meet and manufacturer’s midway for the restoration enthusiast. The festival powers up Friday with the Route 66 City Nights Cruise at Capital City Shopping Center. International Route 66 Mother Road FestivalFriday, […]
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The Hitmen
The Hitmen sure got their name right. These guys play the hits and nothing but the hits. Together since the summer of 2001 and recently reunited with original singer/guitarist Greg Bickers, fellow Hitmen Stan Kupish (keyboards), Ty Wiedenkeller (drums) and Tom Butts (bass) specialize in popular tunes of the 60s, 70s and 80s. A typical […]
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Guitar virtuoso
Two-time Grammy nominee and world-renowned guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel takes the stage Tuesday night at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. Emmanuel was dubbed by guitar legend Chet Atkins as “Certified Guitar Player” for his lifetime contribution to the instrument, a rare honor shared by only three other people in the world. 91.9 UIS Public Radio cosponsors. Tommy EmmanuelTuesday, […]
