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The Harlem Globetrotters originated 100 years ago on the south side of Chicago and have been entertaining generations of fans ever since. It has been 100 years of thrills, laughs, amazing moves and fun. The team, on its 100 Year World Tour to celebrate, will be here in the capital city, too. Older fans will […]

Head downtown on New Year’s Eve for this annual family-friendly event at three iconic locations. This year’s event features children’s activities at the ALPLM and Hoogland Center, a special around-the-world midnight countdown with confetti cannons at the ALPLM, ice skating at Union Square Park and a dazzling fireworks spectacular. A full schedule of activities starts […]

There’s just something magical about seeing movies on the big screen. It’s even better when the movie is a classic movie from the past. This weekend, Legacy Theatre is screening two timeless holiday classics – It’s A Wonderful Life and White Christmas. So here’s your chance to see one or both on the big screen […]

This play by Ken Bradbury is set on Christmas Eve, 1864, in the White House. President and Mrs. Lincoln (Randy Duncan and Pam Brown) are visited by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant (Dennis Rendleman) as they await news from Gen. Willliam T. Sherman’s army. Sherman’s army has not been heard from since it left Atlanta, Georgia, […]

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Celebrate the season at Erin’s Pavilion The entire family can celebrate the season with holiday music, refreshments and holiday cheer at this evening of fun and festivities. This all-ages event, hosted by the Springfield Park District, even includes a visit by Santa Claus himself. For more information, call or email Andre Hawkins […]

It’s almost that most wonderful time of the year again. Experience a month of holiday cheer as downtown shops, museums and businesses pull out all of the stops for the Old Capitol Holiday Walks. The fun begins this Saturday with the tree lighting after 4:30 p.m. on the Old Capital Plaza. Abraham and Mary Lincoln […]

HISTORY | Tour three iconic buildings rich in history Take a guided tour of the historic Ursuline Campus – a treasured Springfield landmark featuring three iconic buildings rich in history and architecture. The tour will include the three-story 1867 original schoolhouse, the 1895 Romanesque chapel and the 1908 St. Ursula Hall Music Conservatory. See how […]

Tonight, WQLZ and Danenberger Family Vineyards are teaming up once again to present a great show for a great cause. Velvet Chains, Dead Sugar and The Haunt are this year’s Rock the Pink lineup. Proceeds from this show will benefit the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the music beginning at 7 […]

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Event combines fun, pumpkin disposal Halloween is over … and what to do with all of those carved pumpkins? Well, Springfield’s Office of Public Works has invited the community to “smash – don’t trash – those jack-o’-lanterns” at this fifth annual event. It’s an environmentally friendly and fun way to dispose of […]

Grab those little ghouls and goblins and have a wild time wandering through the zoo’s spectacularly spooky Halloween scenes for some safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and Halloween magic. Costumes are encouraged! Admission is $5 with children 2 and younger free. Every ticket aids the zoo’s mission. The event includes a free shuttle from 10:30 a.m. […]

FESTIVALS | Fall favorite will draw thousands to carillon Fri., Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30pm and Sat., Oct. 18, 6:30-9:30pm.Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park | 217-546-3853 This annual favorite is truly a sight to see. Hundreds of hand-carved, glowing jack-o-lanterns will light up the night. The carillon will be playing with special lighting and sound effects […]