Lincoln Memorial Garden welcomes Dr. John Martin from the University of Illinois at Springfield’s Astronomy and Physics program who will talk about the amazing objects that can be seen overhead at night. Then Sangamon Astronomical Society members will share views of the night sky through their telescopes. All ages can register for this free program […]
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Historical fiction
Theatre in the Park Executive Director Kari Catton won a national award in the Jackie White Children’s Playwriting Contest for her original play, Healin’ Home. This Theatre in the Park production runs five nights under the direction of Springfield’s Deborah Whitson. The play involves three orphaned siblings in 1910 desperate to stay together. They run […]
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Majestic metal
The Sangamon Brass Quintet has an upcoming performance on Aug. 24 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Washington Park gazebo. Bring your chairs and enjoy classical and contemporary music in a casual outdoor setting. Members are Byrd Davis on trumpet, Aaron Duncan on trumpet, Jan Dungey on French horn, Matt Traeger on trombone, and Stuart Farris […]
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Instant composing
Here’s something you’ve never seen or heard in Springfield. For one night on Aug. 19 the Springfield Art Association welcomes the group Jazz Canvas. Jazz Canvas consists of Washington state artist Tracie Marsh and jazz musicians Terry Marsh, Josh Mason and Leigh Knowles Metteer creating together a blend of the sounds of jazz and the […]
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September Days of Compassion
A group of local citizens named the Prairieland Compassion Network wants to increase civility and compassion in central Illinois. Guided by the Charter for Compassion, a worldwide move to action of the Golden Rule, they are partnering with area faith and secular organizations in an attempt to transform Springfield into a more compassionate community. This […]
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Walk to heal
Saturday, Aug. 20, the American Cancer Society wants to honor service and family dogs that provide love and companionship for cancer patients and their families, while raising money for local efforts. Some of the fun activities at this walk event include an extreme K-9 dog training demo, musical sit competition, doggy costume contest, dog and […]
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Reduce, recycle, reuse
Before kids get back to the three Rs – reading, writing and arithmetic – take them back and revisit the other three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle. Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Museum, families with kids ages 4-8 can create a stained glass gift for a teacher using recycled crayons, make a pocket notebook […]
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Channeling Clemens
Twain scholar and impersonator Warren Brown, winner of the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award for more than 1,000 presentations as Twain, brings the Midwest writer to life at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on Aug. 11. Brown shares Twain’s insights from Diaries of Adam and Eve, friendships with inventors and thoughts about Galileo and […]
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Over the rainbow
Grab your seats and tickets and get ready for a night somewhere over the rainbow as The Muni closes out its season with everyone’s favorite story and musical, The Wizard of Oz. Kara DeWall plays Dorothy alongside everyone’s favorite dog, Toto, performed by rescued dog Arlen, trained by Judy Williams. Matthew Vala directs and Elizabeth […]
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Ride high
Pig out, ride high, be amazed throughout the streets, stalls and building halls of the Illinois State Fair as it opens its gates daily from Friday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 21 with concerts, concessions, carnival rides, competitions, cows and so much more! Purchase concert tickets at 800-745-3000 to hear 3 Doors Down, the Oak […]
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Nuclear reactions
On the 66th anniversary of the bombing of Nagaski, three days after the Hiroshima bombing anniversary, view the feature-length documentary, The Forgotten Bomb, presented free at Lincoln Library hosted by Pax Christi of Springfield. From Japan to throughout the U.S., filmmaker Bud Ryan explored the world of nuclear weapons and sought answers through interviews with […]
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Musical glee
Theatre in the Park presents seven nights in the outdoor amphitheatre of its latest production, Disney’s spirited Camp Rock. Along the lines of the popular television show Glee, Camp Rock sings and dances its way through a storyline. Camp Rock now has competition from the newly opened Camp Star, located across the lake, so campers […]
