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DANCE | Display those dance moves at downtown party  Would you like to show your dance moves or learn how to dance? Here’s your chance to try some Latin dances including salsa, merengue and bachata. This free pop-up Latin dance party started last Saturday and will continue on Saturdays through Aug. 29. The event includes […]

Doc Robinson, Gold Maps | Thu., July 30, 6-9:15 p.m. | The Matchsellers, Bill Poss Fri., July 31, 6 p.m. | Y Block, north of Governor’s Mansion MUSIC | Two nights of music on Y Block  What’s better than a Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series show? Easy. Back-to-back Levitt AMP shows two nights in a […]

The Harris siblings invite the public to help their band, known as the longest-running sibling band in America, celebrate 60 years of performing together as a family. The Harrises, who began performing as The Little Big Shots, are Allan, lead guitar and vocals; Gwen, lead guitar, mandolin, congas and vocals; Max, drums and vocals; Shawn, […]

The Gordons with Tom Irwin | Sat., July 18, 2-4 p.m. | Dumb Records SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS | Renowned folk duo to play, hold book signing event  Gary and Roberta Gordon, a folk duo from Sparta, Illinois, will play at this matinee show which will double as a book signing for Roberta’s work, Creative Nature. […]

Step into a world of imagination with this touching musical presented by the Active and Creative Teen Theatre. Set in the chaos of World War II, this story follows a young girl, Alice Spencer, who takes shelter with a friend in a London Underground station during the Blitz. As bombs fall on London, Alice clings […]

Artists of all ages and skill levels will once again take over Washington Street downtown to create masterpieces in 6-by-6 squares. Each artist receives a paint supply bucket (including brushes and the tempera paint participants will be using which is water soluble/washable), a giveaway bag with goodies from sponsors and one Paint the Street T-shirt. […]

See former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals legends battle it out in this seven-inning game. Playing for the Cubs side will be former pitcher Kyle Farnsworth, Women’s Pro Baseball League star Amanda Gianelloni and actor Thomas Ian Nicholas, who starred as Henry Rowengartner in the movie Rookie of the Year. Representing the Cardinals will […]

This popular annual music festival, which always packs some serious musical talent, has a new name and new home after previous stops at Sheedy Shores and Long Bridge Golf Course. This year’s event was organized by Tom Beverly, Geoff Ryan, Tom Noonan and Blake Samat. Now in its fifth year, it will feature Emily Perkins, […]

LIVE MUSIC | Hear seven bands and help the APL, too OK, music fans, here’s your chance to see seven bands in one place this weekend – this festival featuring pop punk, emo, funk and rock at The Blue Grouch. Hosted by The Warped Kids, the event is a tribute to the Warped Tour. On […]

This inaugural, family-friendly event is a celebration of art, culture and community. It will feature more than 20 local artisans displaying their creations, musical and dance performances, children’s activities, craft areas, food and more. The event begins with a performance by the Springfield Youth Performance Group at 11 a.m. followed by a presentation by the […]

Advancing the calls to action: From community insight to accountability and implementation | Sat., May 30, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | BOS Center This workshop is aimed at empowering justice-oriented organizations and individuals interested in understanding systemic racism. According to organizers, it will “focus on the use of antiracism principles and methods in support of the […]