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The Legacy Theatre is celebrating its reopening by bringing one of the most cherished American classics onto its stage. A fast-talking traveling salesman brings trouble to River City, Iowa, where he cons the townspeople into buying instruments for an imaginary band, but his plans are foiled when his heart is stolen by the town librarian. […]

The YMCA of Springfield is partnering with the Old Capitol Farmers Market to help nurture the potential of kids, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and give back to and support neighbors. Each Wednesday after the farmers market, vendors will donate their remaining produce to the YMCA of Springfield’s Pop-up Produce Pantry, which will in […]

The Springfield Art Association (SAA) is geared up to get back on the streets with the annual Paint the Street. Each registrant will receive a 6×6-foot square to paint solo or with family, co-workers, clubs or sports teams. They will also receive one paint supply bucket and a bag with filled with goodies from sponsors. […]

As the soldiers who fought in the Civil War returned to civilian life, many retained the bonds of brotherhood forged in battle. Several fraternal organizations of the Civil War veterans sprang up, and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), founded in Springfield in 1866, became a leader among them. The GAR Memorial Museum collection […]

The folks at the Sangamon County Fair are in high gear right now getting ready to kick off the five-day gem that is one of the highlights of summer in these parts. The fair crew does a great job of producing events and attractions that are the quintessence of classic Midwestern county fairs – livestock […]

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space is celebrating 10 years of contributions to the local art scene. Since its inception, when it was tucked away at South Grand and Pasfield streets, through today, The Pharmacy has strived to cultivate and celebrate expressions of multidimensional artists. It has worked diligently to be a catalyst and forum […]

Springfield natives Micki Smith and KAS King have joined together to guest curate an exhibition featuring talented artists of color from Illinois, Missouri and Texas. The artists bring together a collection of 33 works of art celebrating Black lives – past, present and future. The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is presenting the exhibition in collaboration […]

Throughout the year, the Michael Victor II Art library of the Springfield Art Association (SAA) receives generous donations of gently used books. The art-related books and other great titles from these donations are then sold at discounted prices in support of the art library which houses over 3,000 art books and thought-provoking lectures that are […]

It is said that heavy athletic competitions similar to those practiced in Highland games originated in ancient Ireland. Sometime in the fourth or fifth century the games jumped over the water to Scotland, where the tradition endured. By the 11th century, if you wanted to prove that you had what it took to be a […]

Blacksmith is a fairly broad term that is often used to describe the crafters of many types of smithery – artist blacksmiths, industrial blacksmiths, metalworkers, silversmiths, welders, machinists, knife makers, gunsmiths, farriers. This weekend blacksmiths will gather at Clayville to share stories and make metal parts the old-fashioned way. They will demonstrate their talents and […]

The Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield Park District are hosting a Black-owned business vendor fair and have invited local Black-owned hospitality, special occasion and events businesses to participate. The vendors include restaurants and caterers, fitness instructors, photographers, hair and makeup artists, deejays and bands, event planners and more. Each vendor booth will […]