Country Lane Memory Care founder Cari Claussen in front of the facility’s building under construction in Riverton photo by Pat Yeagle “When I was 16 years old, my grandma was very sick and she was unable to speak, says Cari Claussen, founder of Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton. “She was in a Springfield nursing […]
Scott Faingold
Scott Faingold is a journalist, educator and musician. He has been director of student media at University of Illinois Springfield, founding editor of Activator magazine, a staff reporter for Illinois Times and co-host of Old School Bleep, a music-centered podcast.
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Art for Abe’s sake
Each year the cover of Capital City Visitor, published by Illinois Times, features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln by a central Illinois artist. This time we decided to hold a contest as a way of finding the best, freshest Abe possible, while offering exposure to local talent. The first place winner was Kevin Atterberry but […]
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The battle for autism civil rights
Caren Zucker and John Donvan In a Different Key: The Story of Autism, by John Donvan and Caren Zucker. Crown Publishers, $30. The lives of John Donvan and Caren Zucker have both been touched by autism and their passion for the subject shines through in their new book, In a Different Key: The Story of […]
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Thinking outside the frame
On Monday, Feb. 8, Illinois Times invited a small group of leaders in the Springfield visual art community to a luncheon at the Inn at 835 for the purpose of discussing the current state of presenting, creating and promoting visual art in the area. Springfield has long boasted a varied and vibrant selection of creative […]
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Time for refleXions at Prairie Art Alliance
“Bremer Prairie,” by Ginny Lee, is part of the exhibition at Hoogland Center for the Arts through Feb. 25. PHOTO COURTESY H.D. Smith Gallery Prairie Art Alliance member artist Ginny Lee has come to terms with technology. “Even a year ago I was a little bit iffy about showing iPhone photos made with apps. But […]
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Plenty of passion at Bernie Sanders rally
Adriana Sanchez of National Nurses United speaks at the press conference to announce Bernie Sanders joining the Illinois Democratic presidential primary ballot. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE “Bernie Sanders is not afraid of the consequences of standing and speaking truth to power, and that takes extreme courage and vision,” said Urbana city councilman Aaron Ammons during […]
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Prolific artist, force of nature
Charles “Hugh” Moore When Hugh Moore passed away this past March, the Springfield area lost a writer, painter, radio host and general bon vivant. He was also president of Springfield Poets and Writers and on the board of the Route 66 Film Festival. His absence has left a gaping hole in the arts community, where […]
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Springfield Art Association and Prairie Art Alliance merge
The HD Smith Gallery at Hoogland Center for the Arts Beginning on Jan. 1, 2016, the Springfield Art Association and the Prairie Art Alliance, the two largest arts organizations in the Springfield area, will merge. “The PAA is going to come under the SAA’s umbrella,”explains Art Association executive director Betsy Dollar. All classes will be […]
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New music releases I happily paid good money for in 2015
[click artist’s name for video] 1.Algiers by Algiers 2.Beat the Champ by The Mountain Goats 3.Diet by heCTA 4.Divers by Joanna Newsom 5.Eat Pray Thug by Heems 6.Edge of the Sun by Calexico 7.Euphoria by Chris Stamey 8.Faith in the Future by Craig Finn 9.Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance by Belle and Sebastian […]
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Making a scene
Clockwise from left: Music panelists Bernie Flesch, Sean Burns, Scott Faingold (moderator), Eric Welch, Brian Galecki, Howard “Torch” Tomas, Bob Vaughn, Robbie Kording. Not pictured: Josh Catalano, Aaron “Uncanny” Philips. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE Illinois Times invited a small group of area music promoters, booking agents and festival organizers to dinner at Obed and Isaac’s […]
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Upcoming concerts
Jukebox Casanova Thu. Dec. 17Hillbilly Casino, Jukebox Casanova and SS WEB at Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St. Thu. Dec. 17Epsom, Naked Spirit, Heart Attack Man, Attic Saltat South Town Studios, 11th St. and South Grand Ave. Hospital Job Fri. Dec. 18Hospital Job, The Locals, SAP, The Suction Cups at Black Sheep Café, 1320 S. […]
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Life is fine ‘Under The Oaks’
The front entrance to Seasons Under the Oaks. “I’ve heard people exclaim, ‘This is like a resort!’” says owner Steve Zaubi. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE Steve Zaubi, owner of Seasons Under The Oaks, is standing in his facility’s common area. “This is the ‘great room,’” he explains. “It’s meant to be an extension of everybody’s […]
