What they know that you should Local celebrity Gus Gordon from Springfield has been involved in theater since 1980 and is celebrating his 41st year as a performer. He has been in well over 100 shows during that time, and has either been in, worked on, produced or directed over 200 productions. He has been […]
Joseph Copley
Joseph Copley is production designer for Illinois Times and co-publisher of Activator, the music and arts magazine.
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The modern gentleman
Clothing is more than just pieces of fabric that you wear – it is a means of self-expression. In men’s fashion, one of today’s most popular forms of this is the stylish windowpane pattern suit. “For the last five years or so that is the style everyone is looking for,” says Marc Maslauski, owner of […]
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Experts in our community
Contemporary blues guitarist David Lumsden from Springfield has been playing music since he was 10 years old, over 50 years ago. He has lived and traveled as a professional musician most of his adult life and has opened for bands such as Heart, Wayne Shepherd and The Allman Brothers Band. He is currently working on […]
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Modern retro style
From “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” to “WandVision,” the popularity of vintage-inspired television is making retro styles more fashionable than ever before. “‘Mad Men’ was great for the vintage industry. Everybody wanted to dress like that,” says Linda Renehan of Springfield Vintage. “People enjoy seeing the past and being inspired to find a way to dress […]
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Experts in our community
Helping the homeless Scott Payne, from Argenta, has been helping the community as executive director at Inner City Mission of Springfield for over 28 years. The organization provides shelter, sustenance, education and Christian counseling to homeless children, their parents and single women. To give or not to give: thoughts on when and how to help. […]
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Warm and elegant
Shopping vintage is becoming more popular every year, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is it good for the environment, but it’s good for your bank account as well. Vintage shops are also great for when you’re looking for stylish outerwear or a one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays. “In a coat you just […]
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Experts in our community
Professional Santa Santa Ray, from Springfield, has been seeing kids of all ages for 15 years and is a real-beard and real-belly Santa. He also has a Mrs. Claus who comes with him on visits. Never promise a specific gift. One of the worst things a Santa can do is promise children they’ll get what […]
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Bold 70s fashion
Miniskirts, floral shift dresses, sleeveless jumper dresses – there’s a reason the 70s is considered one of the most stylish decades. “Bold colors, big earrings, big hair – everything had a little more attitude,” says Linda Renehan of Springfield Vintage in downtown Springfield. “You are post-Kent State, post-Woodstock. There is a little more unrest in […]
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Experts in our community
High school teacher Jill Turley, 60 Newly retired after 35 years in special education Jill Turley worked for Sangamon Area Special Education District at Virden junior high for a semester, then taught in a self-contained classroom for emotionally disturbed students at a separate facility. Later she worked as a behavior interventionist. The past 18 years […]
