The Legacy Theatre is celebrating its reopening by bringing one of the most cherished American classics onto its stage. A fast-talking traveling salesman brings trouble to River City, Iowa, where he cons the townspeople into buying instruments for an imaginary band, but his plans are foiled when his heart is stolen by the town librarian. […]
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Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
The YMCA of Springfield is partnering with the Old Capitol Farmers Market to help nurture the potential of kids, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and give back to and support neighbors. Each Wednesday after the farmers market, vendors will donate their remaining produce to the YMCA of Springfield’s Pop-up Produce Pantry, which will in […]
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Picasso on pavement
The Springfield Art Association (SAA) is geared up to get back on the streets with the annual Paint the Street. Each registrant will receive a 6×6-foot square to paint solo or with family, co-workers, clubs or sports teams. They will also receive one paint supply bucket and a bag with filled with goodies from sponsors. […]
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Springfield’s humble treasure
As the soldiers who fought in the Civil War returned to civilian life, many retained the bonds of brotherhood forged in battle. Several fraternal organizations of the Civil War veterans sprang up, and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), founded in Springfield in 1866, became a leader among them. The GAR Memorial Museum collection […]
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The sights and sounds of summer
The folks at the Sangamon County Fair are in high gear right now getting ready to kick off the five-day gem that is one of the highlights of summer in these parts. The fair crew does a great job of producing events and attractions that are the quintessence of classic Midwestern county fairs – livestock […]
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10 years gone by
The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space is celebrating 10 years of contributions to the local art scene. Since its inception, when it was tucked away at South Grand and Pasfield streets, through today, The Pharmacy has strived to cultivate and celebrate expressions of multidimensional artists. It has worked diligently to be a catalyst and forum […]
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The new Springfield art scene
The relatively new kid on the visual arts block, DIM Art House, has pushed through this rough year and come out strong. Its three creative founders, Joey Wallace, Christy Freeman Stark and Jeff Williams, have been making things happen and they have some lively plans for the summer. The studio is open each week for […]
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Celebrating Black lives through art
Springfield natives Micki Smith and KAS King have joined together to guest curate an exhibition featuring talented artists of color from Illinois, Missouri and Texas. The artists bring together a collection of 33 works of art celebrating Black lives – past, present and future. The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is presenting the exhibition in collaboration […]
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Summerguide 2021 events calendar
May “STATE OF SOUND: A World of Music from Illinois” Through Jan. 23, 2022. Open during museum hours. From Muddy Waters to REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick to Earth Wind and Fire and Chance the Rapper, the Land of Lincoln has produced some of the most highly celebrated music in rock. PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, […]
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The music is back
Springfield got its first awesome taste of the Levitt AMP Music Series back in 2019 before we were cruelly denied a second act in 2020. Our patience has paid off, however, and the corner of Fifth and Jackson streets is ready to welcome back the crowds. This year’s lineup kicks off on June 3 with […]
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Reading for your right brain
Throughout the year, the Michael Victor II Art library of the Springfield Art Association (SAA) receives generous donations of gently used books. The art-related books and other great titles from these donations are then sold at discounted prices in support of the art library which houses over 3,000 art books and thought-provoking lectures that are […]
