Gus Gordon and Cynda Wrightsman play Michael and Agnes in the musical comedy, I Do! I Do! The story of a couple’s 50-year marriage runs for six performances at the Hoogland Center for the Arts over two weekends. Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, who also wrote The Fantasticks, the local production includes the […]
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Word masters
Poetry and slam poetry lovers will not want to miss two significant visits this week by two important men in each genre. Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein (pictured right) reads at the Vachel Lindsay Home Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. The Bradley University professor’s presentation is titled “Poetry’s Afterlife,” also the title of his […]
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Illinois River
University of Illinois Springfield – Sangamon Auditorium presents Listen to the River, Saturday, April 14, at 8 p.m., as part of the UIS Kitchen Sink Series in the UIS Studio Theatre. The performance is a collaboration between the Chicago-based woodwind quintet Fifth House Ensemble and the Department of Environmental Studies at UIS and the Therkildsen […]
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Heavenly humor
Direct from a record-breaking 19-year run in Chicago, the hit comedy Late Nite Catechism will be presented at The Legacy Theatre the weekend of April 13 and 20. Written by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan and starring Mary Zentmeyer of Chicago, the show appeals to audiences of any faith. Sister teaches an adult catechism class to […]
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World of kindness
It’s a party in benefit of the planet, and everyone’s invited. Henson Robinson Zoo welcomes you and your family, this Saturday, April 14, to join in fun activities that focus on recycling and responsible living. They’ll show you earth-friendly crafts, or more pointedly, how to turn trash into crafts. The zoo will also demonstrate how […]
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Indoor display
Enjoy a juried invitational fine art show in an indoor environment, free from the elements, in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Here at one of central Illinois’ first spring fine art shows you’ll find a casual setup like no other in the capital city. Thirty-five Midwest artists display their metal sculptures, watercolors, […]
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Literary eats
It’s free to enter and free to sample the entries. Lincoln Land Community College Library invites you to participate in its Edible Book Festival. Create your best book or book-related item out of food. Use your imagination and make a cake or sandwich or sushi or cheese display and give it a fitting name, such […]
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Impressionistic colorings
Watercolor exhibit “Around Each Corner – Expressions in Color,” by Illinois artist Bret Steinhaus opened at Robert Morris Gallery this week. Friday, April 6, 5-7 p.m. is the opening reception. Steinhaus will be in attendance. The artist’s watercolors capture the ambiance, vistas and details of cityscapes, landscapes and portraits. He has evolved from a realist […]
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Premiere weekend
The Route 66 Drive-In opens for the season this weekend with four shows playing on both Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7. Hunger Games (PG 13) and The Lorax (PG) show at 8 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. respectively. Safe House (R) and Big Miracle (PG) start at 10:40 p.m. and 9:55 p.m. See more […]
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Hardscrabble sounds
Virginia country-folk duo, Doug and Telisha Williams, play at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Saturday, Mar. 31. This WUIS Bedrock 66 Live concert proves to be a memorable mix of the plight of Blue Ridge Mountain folk and the struggle of main street America. The pair has opened for the likes of Lucinda Williams, […]
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Doses of rock ‘n’ roll
Dive into the world of addiction and rock and roll as Mike Doughty stars at The Legacy Theatre on Friday, Mar. 30 reading from his new memoir, The Book of Drugs and playing tunes from two new albums, Yes and Also Yes and The Question Jar Show. The Book of Drugs is about Doughty’s eight […]
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Slick show
Over 100 Springfield Figure Skating Club members perform three ice shows at the Nelson Center on two days, March 31 and April 1. The group will perform ice versions of “Annie,” “Chicago,” “The Greatest Star” from Funny Girl, and Phantom of the Opera. U.S. and International competitor Max Aaron is a guest skater. Spotlight on […]
