IT Picks

Panamanian and Colombian duo Calle Sur performs a broad range of Latin musical traditions, from joropo and cumbia to samba and punto. Tight harmonies and instrumental precision mixed with energy and beauty and interwoven with interesting stories and humor create a dynamic mix of acoustic flavors from Latin America. The performance is part of Music […]

Richard “Red” Skelton (1913-1997) was an American comedian known for his work on national radio and television shows. He also had his own television comedy and variety show, “The Red Skelton Show,” which aired from 1951 to 1971 and won three Emmys. This weekend, the Hoogland Center for the Arts will present Remembering Red: A […]

Explore the medium of ink at the opening reception for a collaborative group exhibition at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space. It will feature the work of artists who specialize in ink, plus a henna artist offering designs, screen printing installation and performances on both Friday and Saturday nights. The exhibition will be on display […]

The Choir of Man is the runaway hit of the international music and theater scene and it is hitting the road for its first U.S. tour. It is a show that combines high-energy dance, live music and foot-stomping choreography with the talent of nine ordinary blokes who perform everything of wide appeal – sing-along classics, […]

The Springfield Area Arts Council will host 16 high school students who will participate in the statewide poetry recitation contest. The students are winners and runners-up in competitions held this month in eight regions across Illinois. Starting in their own classrooms, these students studied, memorized and recited renowned classic and contemporary poetry at each level […]

The sugar maple tree is a Midwestern favorite enjoyed for its range of brilliant colors in the autumn and valued for its wood and sap. At this time of year, as the cold winter weather eases, sugar maple trees begin the process of turning stored starch into sugar. The tree’s sap is produced when the […]

Discover how the abolitionist movement in Illinois played an important role in bringing slaves to freedom through the underground railroad. In celebration of Black History Month, Owen Muelder, director of the Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Station at Knox College, will discuss how the abolitionist movement helped the underground railroad to become the first socially […]

By becoming a Freedom From Smoking® facilitator you can help make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by tobacco addiction and lung disease. You will learn how to conduct sessions and group activities, what challenges may arise and how to handle potential roadblocks. As a certified facilitator, you will be responsible for […]

Tucked away in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library’s vaults are love letters, Valentine’s Day cards, romantic books and beautiful pictures from Valentine’s Days past. Join ALPLM manuscripts curator Christopher Schnell as he discusses changing attitudes about love, romance, dating and relationships using material from the 19th and 20th centuries. The audience will be invited to […]

What do the Ugly Duckling, Little Red Riding Hood and Anansi the Spider have in common? They are all characters in folktales. Folklorist Mike Anderson will host a special Museum Play Date where you will hear stories from around the world mixed with songs and activities. Drawing on his talents as a storyteller and musician, […]

One-nighters have returned to the Springfield Art Association (SAA). One-nighters are a series of one-night art classes that provide a fun, carefree introduction to a particular medium and offer more experienced attendees opportunities to develop their skills with the medium. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages and snacks to the studio, however alcoholic […]

The mandolin orchestra was extremely popular at the turn of the 20th century. A uniquely American musical contribution, it has been largely relegated to history books and rare early recordings. Lloyd Loar was a musical virtuoso and acoustic engineer, who was born in Cropsey and grew up in Lewistown. He essentially established bluegrass music in […]