Whether free, fugitive or enslaved, just before the Civil War the Black women of Washington, D.C., faced tremendous obstacles with courage and ingenuity, as historian Tamika Nunley will explain in the debut of a new series at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. For the People speaker series begins Thursday, Feb. 24, with the […]
Stacie Lewis
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Black History Month
Emmett Till was 14 years old in the summer of 1955 when he traveled by train from Chicago to the Mississippi Delta to visit relatives. What happened next shocked a nation and would prove to be a focal point for the Civil Rights Movement. His tragic story is being retold by the powerful new television […]
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Community appreciation weekend
Come out, come out wherever you are. The weather is warming and the snow is finally melting, so it’s time to come out to learn and play. This weekend Kidzeum is throwing open its doors with free admission. Inside you will find lots of fun crafts and activities. Cut loose and explore the exhibits, from […]
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Family event calendar
“Art for the Ages” Tue.-Sat., 12-4pm through March 2022. An exhibit of work by District 186 students including drawings, paintings in tempera, oil and watercolor and three-dimensional figures. Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 217-391-6323. Blind Date with a Book Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm through February. For adults, young adults and preteens. Stop […]
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Springfield Area Home Builders Association
Check out the latest trends in home building and remodeling at this year’s Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA) Home Expo. Local vendors will be in attendance to talk about new home construction, remodeling, flooring, roofing, siding, windows, garages and home furnishings. You can see the newest offerings and meet with local companies to get […]
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A celebration of artistic accomplishments
For the past five years, the District 186 visual arts program has partnered with the Springfield Art Association (SAA) to highlight the artistic accomplishments of the district’s students with special needs. The “ART is Exceptional” exhibit is a celebration of those accomplishments. The artwork – over 60 pieces of two- and three-dimensional works by students […]
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Art and culture
Nora Moore Lloyd, who grew up in Chicago and is an enrolled member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Nation, focuses her artwork on Indigenous cultures, nature and community, and family history through traditional storytelling and photography. Her work, now on display in the Illinois State Museum’s exhibit, “Human/Nature: The weight of our actions on […]
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Just like the ones we used to know
It’s going to be a great weekend to get in the Christmas spirit with some classic holiday movies. The Legacy Theatre is showing two traditional films that have been enjoyed for generations. On Friday, you can experience all the warm feelings with the 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama, It’s a Wonderful Life. Follow George Bailey […]
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Reform: Restoration, Revitalization and Representation
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) and University of Illinois Springfield will convene its fourth speaker series session which will be on ILBCF’s Pillar III, which focuses on eliminating the Black community’s barriers to economic access, equity and opportunity. Attention will be given to legislation that addresses banking and investment, economic mobility, small business […]
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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. Winter Holiday Floral Show Through Tue., Dec. 21. Over 500 poinsettias nestled among the garden’s tropical collections and decorated evergreens. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116. April […]
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A seasonal ensemble repertoire for tuba and euphonium
Need a new family holiday tradition? Check out TubaChristmas at White Oaks Mall on Saturday, Dec. 11. This year marks the 48th anniversary of the TubaChristmas concerts which are presented throughout the world. The event was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his tuba teacher and mentor, William J. Bell, who […]
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Experience the magic
Illinois Times scored an exclusive interview with Santa Claus just in time for his upcoming virtual appearance at The Muni, and boy, did we get the scoop on the old guy. Did you know that, although he says he feels pretty lucky with his job of flying around the world delivering cheer, his first job […]
