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This powerful mixed-media portrait series of first-time women voters created by artist Niki Johnson will be on display weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the library’s atrium from May 15 to May 29. And get this: At 10 a.m. May 15, Johnson will be at the library’s atrium for a combined artist talk […]

FUNDAISERS & GALAS | Wacky annual downtown race returns  It’s time for the Fat Ass 5K & Street Party once again! The event begins Friday night not with the run but with a free party at Seventh and Washington streets featuring music by Deja Voodoo (5 p.m.) and Lick Creek (8 p.m.). The 5K race, […]

Meet former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill, known for firing the shots that killed terrorist Osama bin Laden, during this inaugural Heroes at Home Plate event. O’Neill, 50, will be the keynote speaker at the event. Heroes at Home Plate is designed to feature inspiring individuals who have shown courage, leadership and impact through their stories […]

Voices of America Festival “I, Too, Sing America” | Fri., April 24, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Foundation Hall, Old State Capitol Voices of America Festival “This Land is Your Land” | Sat., April 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. springfieldchoralsociety.org. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Springfield Choral Society this weekend as […]

Comic-Con is back and this year’s event features Joey Fatone from NSync, Tara Reid from the American Pie trilogy and other films, Austin St. John from Power Rangers, Amanda Bearse from Married With Children and many other celebrities. See the Facebook page for the complete list of celebrities who will be on hand. Event includes […]

SPORTS | Run where Lincoln walked on Saturday This annual event immerses runners in Lincoln history unlike any other race! The race starts and finishes at the Old State Capitol where Lincoln gave his House Divided speech and near his former law office. The course also goes by his home, through Oak Ridge Cemetery and […]

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? Here’s a chance to find out. Kim Bixler, the author of Growing Up in a Frank Lloyd Wright House, will speak at the April 17 annual dinner of the Dana-Thomas House Foundation. Bixler’s family owned Wright’s 1908 Edward […]

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS | Night of music, food planned  Sponsors, volunteers and community members are invited to a special evening of appreciation for those who make the Sangamon County Fair a success each year. The event includes live music by Neon Rodeo, taco and nacho bar while supplies last, drawings and drinks available for purchase. […]

Starting Saturday, history will come alive downtown at the Old State Capitol for spring break with a variety of family-friendly activities and presentations. On Saturday, participants can learn about toy making and crafts in the 19th century, hear the Gettysburg Address, enjoy live music by duo Peaches & Bacon and more. Different activities will be […]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Sat., March 14, noon | Downtown Springfield | stpatsdayparade.com HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Conns to lead 42nd annual parade  This weekend, thousands of green-clad revelers are expected to turn out for this popular event to celebrate everything Irish. Court and Karen Conn are the grand marshals. This year’s theme is “A […]

The old Pillsbury Mills plant is being razed on the north end. Meanwhile, artifacts from the plant have gone on display in a new exhibit at the ALPLM. Moving Pillsbury Forward, in conjunction with the ALPLM, developed this exhibit focused on the early years of the plant. “The exhibit represents an era in local manufacturing […]

This Monday, Jillian Garcia and Ace O’Malley will join 12 other students from around Illinois at the state Poetry Out Loud Contest. Garcia, from Decatur Eisenhower High School, and O’Malley, from Springfield Southeast High School, finished first and second, respectively, at the Feb. 12 regional. The state champion will get a trip to the nation’s […]