Stacie Lewis

The Illinois State Museum presents its second annual Juneteenth art exhibition “NOIR II: The Migration.”  In collaboration with Springfield’s Juneteenth, Inc., and national artists and co-curators, Korbin King and Michelle Smith, “NOIR II” is an exhibition of Black art by people of color depicting the migration of Black Americans. It tells the story visually, provoking viewers to […]

Blacksmith is a fairly broad term that is often used to describe the crafters of many types of smithery – artist blacksmiths, industrial blacksmiths, metalworkers, silversmiths, welders, machinists, knife makers, gunsmiths, farriers. This weekend, blacksmiths will gather at Clayville to share stories and make metal parts the old-fashioned way. They will demonstrate their talents and […]

According to some accounts, heavy athletic competitions similar to those practiced in Highland games originated in ancient Ireland. Sometime in the fourth or fifth century the games jumped the over the water to Scotland where the tradition endured. By the 11th century, Scottish men competed in the games to prove they had what it took […]

The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are offering an opportunity to enjoy spring in the country during this year’s Spring Fling at their Jubilee Farm. The event will feature children’s crafts, a gift shop and music by local singer and storyteller, Tom Irwin. It will also coincide with their annual spring seedling sale where they will […]

A 30-year tradition returns as an ecumenical group of Springfield faith communities reconvene for Good Friday Way of the Cross. The two-hour prayerful walk, which begins in front of the state Supreme Court Building, commemorates Jesus’ passion and its connection with the sufferings of injustice experienced by God’s people in our world today by war, […]

Planning on venturing outdoors this weekend? The zoo is a great destination for some early spring adventures. Henson Robinson Zoo began as a dream of a prominent Springfield citizen, Henson C. Robinson. In 1967, the city of Springfield donated a tract of land to the Springfield Park District and construction of the zoo began the […]

Women have always played an integral part in the history of Illinois. Well-known women from Illinois’ early years include Jane Addams, Mary Todd Lincoln and Ida B. Wells. Contemporary figures such as Michelle Obama, Tammy Duckworth and Oprah Winfrey easily come to mind when thinking of influential women from Illinois, and there are many more. […]

The Choir of Man is the runaway hit of the international music and theater scene. It is a show that combines high-energy dance, live music and foot-stomping choreography by nine talented blokes who perform everything of wide appeal – singalong classics, pub tunes, folk, rock and choral and Broadway favorites. You might even be treated […]