The music of the Beatles and Christmas meet this Sunday at UIS Performing Arts Center, when Abbey Road presents its one-night show, Christmas With The Beatles. The show, appropriate for all ages, promises to be a magical night of fun as Abbey Road features all of the Beatles’ top songs as well as mash-ups of […]
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Journey with Clara, prince to magical Kingdom of Sweets
THEATER | Journey with Clara, prince to magical Kingdom of Sweets The magical holiday classic The Nutcracker is a perennial favorite this time of year. Fans of the traditional play about Clara and her Nutcracker Prince will have a chance to see it as early as Dec. 2-3 as two different groups – the Copper […]
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Extreme Bull Bash, two country music acts coming to center
While the BOS Center has hosted rodeos before, this Saturday’s event at the convention center will be something a little bit different. It will begin with two hours of extreme bull riding action, followed by two up-and-coming country music acts. Fans of both rodeo and live music can enjoy the best of both worlds. Cord […]
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The friendship of Leigh Gross Day and Susan Lawrence Dana
ART | The friendship of Leigh Gross Day and Susan Lawrence Dana The work of poet, artist and professional photographer Leigh Gross Day and her lifelong friendship with Springfield socialite Susan Lawrence Dana are the topics of this presentation and panel discussion. The art of Day (1861-1910) appeared in national publications including The Ladies Home […]
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TV Game Show Night to aid Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County
Most people are familiar with Habitat for Humanity’s mission to create and sustain housing, in partnership with the community, for those in need. In Sangamon County, the local branch has a yearly fundraiser that helps fund that mission. This year’s event, the 10th annual Raise the Roof!, allows participants to relive the excitement of their […]
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More than 2,000 illuminated pumpkins to light up the night
This weekend, more than 2,000 hand-carved pumpkins will be on display and illuminated at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon and Washington Park Botanical Garden. That’s spectacular, indeed! The pumpkins are carved each year by local students, families, groups and artists. Most were done during last weekend’s Carve for the Carillon event but more than 600 […]
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Boo Bark Party and more
Boo Bark Party and more Sat., Oct. 14, 11am-2pm Stuart Park, 1800 Winch Lane 217-544-7387 apl-shelter.org FUNDRAISERS AND SHOWS | “Howling good” times set this weekend for dogs, owners Humankind’s best friend takes center stage this weekend at three events happening in the capital city. Springfield’s “only Halloween Party” for dogs once again takes place […]
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Fall Harvest Festival
Fall Harvest Festival Sat., Oct. 7, 9am-4pm; Sun, Oct. 8, 10am-4pm Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 East Lake Shore Drive 217-529-1111 lincolnmemorialgarden.org FESTIVALS | Cawley Meadow to be site of annual fall fun For nearly 60 years, this family-friendly fall festival has been going strong. This year should be no different, especially with good weather in […]
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Cool cars cruise into the capital city this weekend
Get ready, Springfield. Hundreds of street machines, muscle cars and hot rods will rumble into the heart of the capital city starting Friday. They will be followed by thousands of spectators for a weekend of family fun, live music and entertainment. The festival, in its 22nd year, starts Friday with the Route 66 City Nights […]
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Romance at the cemetery
Local playwright George A.M. Heroux’ musical tells the story of a widow and widower who meet while visiting the graves of their deceased spouses and what happens next. You can imagine the conflicts as adult children raise objections and the widower struggles over whether seeing another woman is “cheating.” Heroux originally wrote the play – […]
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SOB Festival
OK, oyster lovers, it’s time for that annual rite of summer – the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival at the Inn at 835. Festival organizers are preparing a whopping 6,000 oysters for the event. Now that’s a whole lot of oyster shucking and char-grilling. Not into oysters? Not a problem. The event will feature 150 […]
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Annual outdoor blues festival on tap this weekend
This two-day, outdoor blues music festival offers something for everyone, from awesome blues tunes to mouthwatering barbecue delights such as ribs, pulled pork, brisket, wings and more. A dozen food vendors will be present. Don’t forget the craft brews and other thirst-quenching drinks to beat the heat. This year is the event’s 19th, and organizer […]
