Make reservations now for Slow Food Springfield’s third and final annual morel mushroom dinner, hosted at Maldaner’s on Saturday, May 5, at 6 p.m. Attendees will be treated to a four-course meat or vegetarian meal highlighting the morel mushroom followed by a Q-and-A session with chef Michael Higgins. This event utilizes open seating and is […]
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Celebrate and protect Mother Earth
On Saturday, April 21, enjoy an afternoon of fun, learning and entertainment during the 26th Annual Earth Awareness Fair. This event, hosted by the City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works, will occur from 1-5 p.m., rain or shine, and features more than 40 exhibitors highlighting a variety of environmental topics, plus live musical performances, […]
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End sexual violenc
On Saturday, April 21, show your support of ending sexual violence and raising awareness of sexual assault in the Springfield community during “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: The Men’s March to Stop Sexual Violence.” This annual event is open to participants of all genders, but to add a fun twist to the march, men […]
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Come, hear the word
Come together with your community and sing praise to God during the Ben Culli Hymn Festival on Sunday, April 22. The festival is organized by Springfield native and Milwaukee-based organist and composer Ben Culli, and will feature traditional hymns performed with accompaniment by Ben Culli on the organ, violinist Jean Tweet and the Sangamon Brass […]
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You’re in Abe’s Army now
Walkers, race walkers and runners of all fitness levels are cordially invited to participate in Abe’s Army, a 12-week program that trains participants to walk, run or race walk the Abe’s Amble 10K, Springfield’s premiere 6.2-mile road race held annually on the last day of the Illinois State Fair. Abe’s Army will begin with an […]
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A one-stop shop for summer opportunities
Local teenagers are invited to attend a Teen Job Fair and Resource Expo hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in partnership with the Sangamon County Juvenile Justice Council and the City of Springfield. The fair is geared towards ages 16-19 and is designed to connect youth with summer opportunities such as […]
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Sample world cuisines
If you didn’t have the chance to travel the world during Christmas, you now have the opportunity to take an exciting journey through world cuisines during the Second Chance Christmas event on Saturday, April 14, from 3-6 p.m. During this event hosted by the Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, attendees will enjoy samplings […]
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A virtuoso performance
Honor the anniversary of the death of our nation’s 16th president by taking in a one-man play about his life and legacy on Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. Mister Lincoln: A One-Man Play, starring John O’Connor, recaps the life of Abraham Lincoln from his election to his assassination on April 15, 1865. The two-act […]
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Spring Home and Garden Calendar
Upscale Collectible SaleApr 13-14, 5pm-8pm Fri, 8am-12:30pm Sat. Featuring bargains on new and gently used items, plus a book and record nook, kids’ corner and bake sale. All proceeds support Animal Protective League’s homeless dogs and cats. $5 per person. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. The old HH Gregg building, 2501 Wabash Ave. Trivia NightApr 13, 7pm Fri. […]
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Artistic renderings of Abe
On Friday, April 6, from 5-7 p.m., join Illinois Times for a gallery reception honoring the winners of the 2018 Capital City Visitor cover art contest. The reception is your opportunity to view this year’s submissions, congratulate contest winners, enjoy light appetizers and refreshments, and take home your complimentary copy of the 2018 Capital City […]
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Bingo, crafts and more
On March 23, Disney Junior launched “Muppet Babies,” a CGI-animated television series that features younger incantations of classic Muppet characters from the “Muppet Babies” television series that aired on CBS from 1984 to 1991. Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the recent launch of “Muppet Babies” on Saturday, April 7, during a play […]
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An illustrious Illinoisan
Enjoy actor Walt Willey’s one-man tribute to James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok on Saturday, April 7, at 7 p.m., or on Sunday, April 8, at 4 p.m. Willey, who starred as Jackson Montgomery on the popular daytime soap opera “All My Children” for nearly 25 years, first became fascinated with James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok […]
