An intriguing new exhibit opens at the Springfield Art Association on Thursday, July 12 that spans generations. It’s in the Genes celebrates the work of 26 central Illinois creative families and others from across the country, by presenting multiple family members’ works. For example, Kansas artist Wes Dewey has work in the show (“Look of […]
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Ghost writer
Local songwriter, guitarist and singer, Tom Irwin, performs a one-night show outside at Theatre in the Park, Kelso Hollow in Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, on Saturday, July 7, at 8 p.m. Sangamon Songs, the name of Irwin’s latest CD and this program, includes stories and songs inspired by the 1893-94 journal of 16-year-old […]
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Cool ride
Lincoln Land Community College MotorSports Club hosts its MotorSports Show Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, on the LLCC campus. Friday, check out a free Park ’n’ Peek from 5-10 p.m. with food, and music by The Backliners from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday admission is free, too. In addition to the entries on display, […]
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Broadway dynamo
Jennifer Holliday, the Tony Award-winning actress, original dynamo and stellar sensation from the musical Dreamgirls takes to The Legacy Theatre stage in Springfield on July 1 at 7 p.m. Best known for her Grammy Award-winning song “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” Holliday made a new generation of fans when she appeared this […]
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Holiday fireworks
Last year’s excellence continues this Fourth of July at the Capital City Celebration in downtown Springfield. The celebration begins at 3 p.m. Kids can get their faces painted and jump around in four inflatables. Thanks to MJ Kellner, free ice cream will be served starting at 5 p.m. and while supplies last. The Municipal Band […]
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Dance fever
Gear up for more great performances at Springfield’s outdoor theater, The Muni. The local production of Crazy For You, directed by Doug Hahn and Gary Shull, takes to the stage nightly on June 29, July 1 and July 5-8. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. The musical Crazy for You is about a well-to-do 1930s […]
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Fun farewell
Theatre in the Park at Kelso Hollow in Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site presents the comedic musical Bye, Bye Birdie. Sean VanAusdall-Rose directs this classic that opened on Broadway in 1960 featuring a story based loosely on the media circus of Elvis Presley’s 1958 Germany departure that had him giving one last kiss to […]
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In motion
The Illinois State Museum focuses on art and movement in a free family event, Art on the Move, Saturday, June 23. Motion-inspired activities and crafts are highlighted. Children can make blurred action photographs, and then create a one-of-a-kind frame with artist Rhiannon Gurley. They can also try some simple yoga inspired by art at 12:30 […]
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Brass ring
This is your third and second-to-the-last chance to hear the performances of the local handbell ensemble under the direction of retiring director Michael Lamb who founded and led the group for 15 years. June 24 at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, they will play jazz favorites such as “In the Mood” and “Misty” […]
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Bug out
Friday evening, grab your night walking clothes, bug spray, flashlight and camera (if you are a night photographer) and head out to Adams Wildlife Sanctuary for an interesting program titled, Insects After Dark. Several local entomologists help the group attract and identify insects using a system of lights and screens at a woodland, prairie and […]
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Country crooner
Known for the tone in his voice that speaks to others with placidity and kindness that helped earn him the name Gentle Giant, the lama of country music Don Williams includes a stop in Springfield on his 2012 tour. He’ll perform one show at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS at 7:30 p.m. Aged like fine wine since […]
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Rare old time
The Grierson Days Celebration June l6-l7 in Community Park, Jacksonville, is recreating the capture of Newton Railroad Station on Grierson’s famous l6 day raid through the South. The l7th annual Civil War re-enactment takes on an entirely new look this year with the addition of Dr. Karl Luthin’s KeleQuine Productions providing unique battle field set […]
