Here’s a fun secret from the museum and gallery world: When it comes to planning and installing exhibits, often the most unique and most interesting artifacts and works of art never see the light of a gallery. For every piece on public display, there are dozens of other objects carefully stored and packed away in […]
Nan Kording
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Corporate clog turned comedy cash cow
The outrageous, fun and ridiculous Greg Hahn draws comedic inspiration from his varied life experiences. Lucky for his audiences, Greg’s life is fascinating. Hailing from South Florida, Greg served as a captain in the Marine Corps and worked as a buyer for Lockheed Corporation before deciding to forgo the corporate world for the entertainment world. […]
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Let the music speak
April Verch truly loves the music she’s making and the people she’s making it with. This shines through in all aspects of her being. April cites her father, an avid guitar player and singer from Canada’s Ottawa Valley, as instrumental in sparking in her love of music from an early age. In a five-minute documentary […]
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Gut-busting burlesque
Randy Dandies Comedy Burlesque Show The Randy Dandies are a burlesque sketch comedy troupe based out of St. Louis. They have been dazzling live audiences with their zany, interactive stage shows for the past five years. Each Randy Dandies show combines aspects of pop culture, comedy and burlesque for an unforgettable, side-splitting night of fun. […]
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Icy Illinois
Super Saturdays at the Museum This Saturday, Jan. 10, join the Illinois State Museum for another fun “Super Saturday” themed event. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., children ages 3-8 and their families will enjoy learning about the animals that inhabited Illinois during the Ice Age as well as why they ultimately disappeared. Attendees will […]
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Round she goes
Fresh Meat Program A fun skating event hosted by Springfield’s only female roller derby team, Midstate Mayhem. The “Fresh Meat” program is created especially for women ages 18 and up with all levels of skill and skating experience. The program teaches potential new members the ins and outs of skating, the game of roller derby […]
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Bird is the word
Christmas Bird Count Springfield’s portion of the 115th annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count will take place at the Adams Wildlife Society on Sunday, Jan. 4, from 1-3 p.m. This seasonal activity is designed as a census of sorts for the bird population. The data extracted from the Adams count is sent to the National […]
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Better safe than sorry
Women’s Personal Defense Seminar Women of all ages will benefit from a personal defense seminar under the direction of a local Jiu-Jitsu professional. On Saturday, Jan. 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., grab your girlfriends for an hour-long course hosted by Professor Mark Commean, head instructor and owner of Gracie Humaita, a local Jiu-Jitsu school. Professor Commean […]
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Comedy, theatrics, sports
The Harlem Globetrotters Everyone’s favorite international basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, returns to the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. This electrifying game will be played against the Washington Generals, who are currently coached by a former 1971 Globetrotter. These talented super-athletes play a fast paced, high-stakes game riddled with […]
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Scavenge for symbols
Get the kids out of the house and keep their brains sharp this winter break with the Illinois State Museum’s Winter Holiday Search. The free activity is available for pickup at the museum’s front desk Dec. 20 through Jan. 5 during normal museum hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon to 5 […]
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“…and a happy zoo year!”
Children ages 5-12 are invited to enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration that won’t keep them up past their bedtime but still involves a countdown until 12. Noon Year’s Eve is an annual New Year’s Eve party hosted by the good folks at the Henson Robinson Zoo. This year’s party will be held Dec. 31 […]
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First Night offers family-friendly arts and fun
Springfield Youth Performance Group. PHOTOS COURTESY SPRINGFIELD AREA ARTS COUNCIL The Springfield Area Arts Council’s annual First Night celebration is a year-end smorgasbord of art, music, dance, fireworks, friends and fun. It is also a fundraiser to benefit the various programs and services provided by the Springfield Area Arts Council, such as grants and resources […]
