There is a lot of ground to cover for this summer’s music offerings, so this is going to be a packed couple of pages you’re about to read. Hold on for the ride. The Legacy of Giving Music Festival is going to lead us into the festival season on June 3 and 4 with its […]
Stacie Lewis
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Taking the stage
Auditions have taken place. Stagehands are ready. Sets are being created and wardrobes selected. Now, it’s time for the curtains to be raised and the shows to begin. Let’s take a look to see what our local theater scene has in store for its audiences this summer. After a two-year hiatus, The Muni is ready […]
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The migration of Black Americans
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 […]
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Summerguide calendar
ONGOING Spring seedling sale Mon.-Sat., 9am-2pm. Vegetable, herb and flower seedlings grown from organic seeds and without chemicals. Sale continues while seedlings last. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-787-6927. Litchfield Pickers Market June 12, 9am-3pm and the second Sunday of each month through October. Vintage items, antiques and collectibles. Live music and food vendors. Downtown Litchfield, […]
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Forged art
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 […]
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St. Andrew’s Society
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 […]
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Springtime at the farm
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 […]
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A tradition returns
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, […]
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What’s new at the zoo in 2022?
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 […]
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Illinois women you should know
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. […]
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Spring Guide Calendar
MARCH Friday Night Jazz March 18 and every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. No cover charge. Family friendly, free parking and accessible. Boone’s, 301 Edwards St. 217-679-3752. “Color Symphony” reception March 18, 5:30-7:30pm. A reception of the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society’s judged member show. Open to the public. Free. Springfield Art […]
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Explore Your Community
As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. MARCH Friday Night Jazz March 18 and every Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by the Springfield Area Arts Council. No cover charge. Family friendly, free parking and accessible. Boone’s, 301 Edwards […]
