IT Picks

The Runner Stumbles’ storyline alternates between a remote Michigan parish in 1911 where a young nun, Sister Rita, mysteriously dies; and a courtroom four years later where her superior, Father Rivard, is tried for the crime. Part courtroom drama, part memory play, part romance, the play explores conflicts between duty to the church and duty […]

Tai Chi involves simple movements with controlled breathing and thought. Therein comes a peace of the entire self. John Starman has been teaching Tai Chi to Springfieldians for decades, invoking joy and a stress buster like no other. Watch John and others demonstrate this ancient art form of healing. Join people from 56 other nations […]

There’s still time to celebrate National Poetry Month in central Illinois. Norb Andy’s hosts Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic April 21 from 6-8 p.m. Listen to local poets read their original work or join in by phoning 725-9058 to reserve a time slot. Also on April 21, UIS hosts Literature, Prairie Visions, Prairie Voices […]

Ace Bike Shop has a soaring day planned for all those interested in biking the new interurban bicycle trail with a few friends. The trip begins at the Ace Bike Shop, proceeds to Chatham Post Office and ends back at the shop. All entered riders have a chance to win a new Giant Cypress bike […]

Three interesting and enlightening environmental documentaries fill the big screen at City Nights Theater on three nights. The Garden looks at Los Angeles after the riots and its successful community garden. Earth Days explores earth consciousness, past, present and future. A Road Not Taken investigates the solar panels that once donned the White House — […]

Described as “Seinfeld set to pop music,” this musical comedy is about sex, love, dating, marriage, in-laws and kids. Produced by Gordon Productions and starring Jeff Prince, Lori Ann Mitts, Mary Jo Curry and Gus Gordon (as pictured above) with Karen Ferguson on piano and Ann Collins on violin, this hilarious revue pays tribute to […]

The Springfield Long Nine is a vintage base ball (baseball was spelled using two words prior to 1880s) team that plays by the rules and customs of the 19th century. Sunday they take on the Decatur Ground Squirrels at Center Park, located between the beach house and the zoo. Their name comes from the nickname […]

The Visual Arts Gallery at the University of Illinois Springfield presents an internationally juried exhibition of fine art titled Sustain. It features selections from 13 artists, whose work addresses three issues of sustainability: resource conservation, social justice and economic equity. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays Monday through Thursday. A closing reception is planned as […]

Veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas shares some of her rich perspective on the American presidency when she delivers a free public lecture Wednesday, April 7, in Jacksonville. Thomas, a fixture in the front row at presidential news conferences for more than four decades, has covered every U.S. president from John F. Kennedy through Barack […]