The Chilean film, A Fantastic Woman, is the first film of the 2019 Molly Schlich Independent and International Film Series presented by the Springfield Art Association (SAA) beginning Sunday, Jan. 13. The 2017 film, directed by Sebastián Lelio and written by Lelio and Gonzalo Maza, won an academy award for Best Foreign Language Film. It […]
Stacie Lewis
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Carillon Winter Concerts
On Sundays and Wednesdays, listen for the sound of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon as Springfield Park District’s carillonneur, Carlo van Ulft, plays a wide variety of music from original carillon compositions to arrangements of classical, folk and popular music for the winter season. The Carillon Winter Concerts will continue through April 28 on Sundays […]
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Crafts and activities for families
On Saturday, Jan. 5, join the Illinois State Museum for a “Super Saturday” event focused on collections. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., children ages 5+ and their families are invited to participate in thematic crafts and activities that will educate attendees on the ways in which collections can be sorted and maintained at home […]
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A monthly cinematic surprise
Cinephiles are invited to take in The Legacy Theatre’s “Mystery Movie Mondays” beginning Jan. 7 and running on the first Monday of each month through May. The series will feature five films from a wide spectrum of genres such as comedy, drama, suspense, musical, western, romance and documentary, spanning the early days of the 20th […]
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Great places to get married
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and MuseumThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s magnificent Plaza, the center rotunda of themuseum, offers a spectacular backdrop for elegant receptions. Catering is available or couples may bring in outside catering for an additional charge. The library and museum are ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions. $500-$2,250. 212 N. […]
