Mary Jo Curry, Ruth LaMaster, Brooke Thomas, Josie Lowder, Lorrie Eden, Lori Ann Mitts and central Illinois blues band Tombstone Bullet join together to promote and benefit Illinois Wings, a nonprofit group that provides breast cancer treatment to those in central and southern Illinois regardless of their ability to pay. This concert is brought to […]
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Symphonic sounds
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs its final concert led by Music Director Karen Lynne Deal, May 7 at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. Tickets for “Earthly Encounters” can be purchased by phoning the number above or at the door beginning two hours before the performance. Pre-concert Conversations start at 7 p.m. Illinois Symphony OrchestraSaturday, May 7, 8pmSangamon Auditorium, […]
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Animal amble
Looking for somewhere to take the kids? When was the last time you visited Springfield’s zoo? May 7 is a great time to amble the paths and see the animals. The zoo welcomes everyone in for free on Dr. Dolittle Day. The zoo also hosts a range of activities for the family, including animal programs, […]
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Rock rangers
Touring multiple cities across the U.S. on their Avalanche Tour, Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman makes its way to Springfield’s Prairie Capital Convention Center on May 10. The band went Platinum with songs “So Happy,” “Bad Girlfriend” and “Got it Made” from its 2008 Scars & Souvenirs album. Members include Tyler Connolly on […]
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Word play
Famous film and TV actor Anthony Zerbe, of The Omega Man, Papillon, The Matrix series and Star Trek Insurrection, juxtaposes and mixes the extraordinary poetry of E.E. Cummings with his own theatrical expertise into an enthralling dramatic imagery-fest. The one-man performance is part of Zerbe’s Three Days of Theatre residency, where he also talks to […]
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Sun studio
Lincoln Memorial Garden in spring is a canvas of stunning visual wonder in itself, but on April 30, numerous artists will set up shop along its paths and paint masterpieces. Families can watch the work in progress and also build fairy houses using natural materials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nature must stay in […]
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Earth Day party
In its 19th year of celebrating and educating citizens of every age, this free fair put on by CWLP and the city of Springfield is a must visit on May 7, as is the new Southwind Park and Erin’s Pavilion, Springfield’s only Platinum LEED-certified building. Approximately 30 organizations with an environmental message to share will […]
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Clowning around
The circus comes to town. The same producers who put on the Ice Capades will set up in Lincoln Park’s Nelson Center in the ice arena. That’s right, this is one of the few times the ice is removed, and the rink will fill with clowns, motorcycles, acrobats, a boxing kangaroo, elephants and more. For […]
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Local lore
Who walked in our footsteps before us? What were our ancestors’ lives like from 1817 through the 1850s? Find out about the people of the Sugar Creek area, now known as Ball Township in Sangamon County, from John Faragher, Yale University professor of American history and executive director of the Howard R. Lamar Center for […]
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Springfield spirits
Not for the faint of heart or faint of fun or those under 21, a night of zombie zingers is in store at Capital City Bar and Grill from the ghoul folks of the annual Springfield Zombie Walk. Watch the hilarious and entertaining films, Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland on a large screen. Wear […]
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Enchanting entertainers
Six internationally-recognized performers make an appearance to captivate the entire family at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on April 16 thanks to the Springfield International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 239. Acts include: Female Magician of the Year, Jade; national-touring comedy magician, Tom Burgoon; three-time World Champion Bull Whip Artist, Chris Camp; cutting-edge illusionist Tony […]
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When Irish eyes are singing
International-powerhouse ensemble, Celtic Woman, stirs up life at Sangamon Auditorium at UIS on April 18. Featuring songs from their critically-acclaimed CD and Emmy-nominated DVD Songs from the Heart, former All-Ireland fiddle champion Máiréad Nesbitt, acclaimed songsters Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew and newest member Lisa Lambe, along with a six-piece band and Aontas Choir, will fine […]
