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The Springfield Ballet Company has produced a documentary that provides an exciting behind-the-scenes journey through the history of the company’s annual production of The Nutcracker. The film spans more than 40 years and includes exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage and a look at company alumni who played the role of Clara over the years. The Springfield […]

Get geared up for the holidays with a virtual visit with Santa, hosted by the Springfield Muni Opera. The Muni has been hard at work with Santa Claus to make sure that children throughout the Springfield area will have the opportunity to speak with the jolly fella prior to Christmas. “Santa Claus brings hope and […]

Classical pianist and piano instructor Matt Nall will open this year’s season of First Presbyterian Church’s annual Brown Bag Concert Series. The free lunchtime concerts are offered on Wednesdays during Advent. In addition to Nall, this year’s lineup includes singer Emily Wheeler, who has frequented the operatic and choral stages, violinist Chenoa Alamu, who first […]

Originally from Munich, Germany, Mark Stoffel spent decades traversing between there and the U.S. before finally settling down in southern Illinois in 2001 and becoming a citizen in 2016. A self-described bluegrass music addict, he was introduced to the music genre as a teenager in 1979, when he wanted a ukulele for Christmas and was […]

The Old Capitol Holiday Walks are starting a little early this year to give you plenty of time to shop and enjoy all of the fun. Of course, extra precautions are being taken to keep you and your family safe, so be patient with downtown businesses as they have mandated safety guidelines they have to […]

While the University of Illinois Springfield’s (UIS) Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) speaker series program is part of a distinctive curriculum for undergraduate students, it is also a venue for the UIS community to engage with the larger community. The series strives to introduce the public and students to diverse perspectives and encourages open discussion […]

It’s time to celebrate the season at the Rochester Fall Festival. The day’s activities will include something for every member of the family. Stop by the Village of Rochester tent to sign up the kids for the costume contest. With advance registration and $5 the adults can enter the pie-eating contest for a chance to […]

It’s the mid-1920s. An important meeting between rival mob bosses and madams is taking place at Edwards Place. During the post-meeting party, a mob boss is killed in grisly fashion, setting the stage for a classic whodunit. Guests will need to put their detective skills to the test to discover which of the six suspects […]

The former post office building on State Street in Jacksonville is being renovated to house the new Jacksonville Area Museum. The museum will be dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and appreciation of the cultural history and heritage of Jacksonville and the surrounding area, and will include interactive displays and interpretive objects. While it is […]

Join the Junior League of Springfield’s (JLS) Sanga-Run 45-mile challenge to help support their mission of addressing food insecurity in the Springfield community. The JLS, a 75-year-old local service organization, adopted an issue-based community impact model in 2014 in order to strengthen the skills of members and create more community impact. Since establishing food insecurity […]

The Springfield Art Association hosts a juried exhibition of liturgical and sacred art as part of the biennial, interfaith Liturgical Arts Festival. The exhibition offers education, inspiration and appreciation of the many forms of spiritual expression. With entrants from all over the nation, this juried exhibit includes ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, […]