IT Picks

If you missed the first PechaKucha Night in Springfield, you won’t want to miss the second, held Oct. 28 at the City Lights Theatre at Capital City Bar and Grill. Nine local individuals: Chris Britt, Jeff Nevins, Jennifer Snopko, Thomas Pasko, Janice Hahn, Kent Massie, Jonathan Reyman, Rachel Rambach and Terry Taylor take the podium […]

You might have seen or heard this musician on “Austin City Limits,” “Letterman,” or via “True Blood’s” episode two closing song. WUIS Bedrock Series and E&F Distributing Company bring political songwriter and prolific rock ’n’ roll classicist to the Hoogland Center for the Arts on Oct. 22. With a wide range and height of credits, […]

Pulitzer Prize winning author and renowned presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin visits Springfield to open the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum “Team of Rivals” exhibit, titled after her book about Lincoln and his Cabinet. Following the 9 a.m. ceremony, Goodwin signs books from 10 a.m. to noon in the museum book store. Later in the […]

A 90-minute documentary on the connectedness between human health and the wellness of the environment, “Living Downstream” takes a scientific look at the distribution of three chemicals – atrazine, chlorine and PCBs – into the North American air, water and land and their possible link to cancer. Based on a book by Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., […]

Internationally acclaimed storyteller, folk musician and author, Dan Keding returns to Springfield sharing his vibrant music and storytelling at a Prairie Grapevine Concert taking place at the ALUUC. Not many tell it in the way Dan does; he’s powerfully engaging. He performs his own songs and other well-known ballads. Prairie Grapevine Concert: Dan KedingTuesday, Oct. […]

Find out about the lost history of Springfield’s vibrant north side neighborhood from Reservoir Street from Ninth to 15th Street at the October Sangamon County Historical Society meeting at Lincoln Library. Ken Mitchell, Springfield native, businessman and writer of the book, Growing Up in Rabbit Row, shares family stories about Rabbit Row, a section of […]

If it’s fall, it’s Indian Summer Festival time at Lincoln Memorial Garden. Welcome in the season as you sit, stroll, eat and create in the sun-kissed Cawley Meadow or the shaded woods of the garden. This year, hear the melodies of local bluegrass and folk musicians and see the eco-friendly designed birdhouses made for this […]

Many are clamoring for the thrill of a good scare. Several organizations and venues in the area are ready to serve you a dose of ghoulish fun throughout October. Springfield Jaycees’ Haunted House operates at the fairgrounds Grandstand Oct. 9 through Oct. 31. Riverside Stables presents an Extreme Haunted Hayride the last three weekends in […]

Treat yourself to a day of exploration toward the healthiest you there is. Healthy Springfield has organized more than 30 vendors and practitioners who offer services or products for healthier lifestyles to participate in this self, environment and community-care expo. Four inspiring and informative speakers top each hour, starting at 11 a.m., and include, at […]

If you haven’t yet heard about what’s happening in Springfield on Oct. 10, 2010, visit www.springfield350.org right now, and check out the numerous activities that businesses and groups have planned for this day toward helping the environment. You can join in, along with most of the world, as focus shifts to climate change solutions on […]

Platinum-selling country artist Terri Clark plays the Hoogland on her special solo acoustic tour. With more than five million albums sold, she is the first Canadian female inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and an eight-time, fan-voted Canadian Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year. She’ll dazzle you with her guitar playing and will tell […]

The Springfield Y celebrates the arts with a week of activities. Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. create a self portrait. The LLCC Madrigal Singers and Sangamon County Youth Symphony members perform Oct. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. On Oct. 6 from 5-8pm, over a dozen local artists will have their work displayed and some […]