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Elvis impersonator Joseph Hall will make a triumphant return to the Legacy Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. The talented 33-year-old performer has been paying tribute to Elvis Presley since 2006, and received rave reviews on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” from Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan in 2008. Hall has received much recognition […]

Hone your figure drawing skills each week by attending The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space’s weekly open studio figure drawing sessions, held Monday and Tuesday nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The sessions are open and available to anyone with an interest in figure drawing. The Monday sessions features clothed models while the Tuesday sessions feature nude […]

Enjoy a fun evening out while celebrating some of the worst movies ever made. On Friday, Nov. 3, join the Springfield Art Association for a “Canvas and Cocktails” event where attendees can paint movie posters and other images inspired by their favorite B-list movies while watching a B-list movie. All “Canvas and Cocktails” events, hosted […]

On Saturday, Oct. 28, join The Parent Place and HSHS Medical Group for downtown Springfield’s first-ever Halloween parade. The family-friendly event will feature festive lighted floats, Mayor Jim Langfelder will as Grand Marshal, and Shawn Balint and Ray Lytle as emcees. The parade will follow the traditional downtown parade route, starting on Jefferson, traveling south […]

Don’t miss Muni Mayhem, a new Halloween happening brought to you by The Muni and Landmark Auto Group. The highlight of Muni Mayhem is the “Muni Mayhem’s Mainstage Massacre,” which features a mix of spooky, Halloween-themed songs and dance. “Muni Mayhem’s Mainstage Massacre” will be performed four times nightly, from 7:15-7:45 p.m., 8-8:30 p.m., 8:45-9:15 […]

2017 marks 25 years of haunting for Terror on the Square, and they have truly outdone themselves with Terror in the Graveyard, their most intense show yet! Located just one mile north of Petersburg, at the Menard County Fairgrounds, Terror in the Graveyard is a haunted outdoor attraction where attendees stroll through an abandoned cemetery […]

The Boo Crew Haunted House ranks on many lists as one of the scariest haunted houses in Illinois. On Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3-6 p.m., the Boo Crew Haunted House will host a children’s matinee where attendees can tour a scaled-back, less-intimidating version of the high-tech haunt where lights will be off, no scare-actors will […]

Don’t miss Zoolie Ghoulie, an annual trick-or-treating event hosted by the Springfield Park District at Henson Robinson Zoo. The fun spans three days, from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This special Halloween happening costs $4 per attendee and includes your zoo visit plus trick-or-treating and other festive activities. Costume contests will […]

An accomplished and successful Nashville songwriter, Jacob Lyda has had cuts by artists such as Blake Shelton (“Doin’ it to Country Songs,” 2016) and Uncle Si from “Duck Dynasty.” The Stevenson, Alabama, native came on strong with a solo career in the late 90s, spending quite a bit of time playing in Europe. He took […]

On Saturday, Oct. 14, from 8-11 p.m., join Chef Michael Higgins and the Springfield Bicycle Club for a Moonlight Bike Ramble. The ramble will begin in the parking lot behind Boone’s Saloon, and takes participants on an 11-mile bicycle ride consisting of two loops. Prizes from downtown restaurants will be available to riders, with a […]

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, take in an ECCE Speaker Series presentation titled “Challenges of Youth, Young Adults and Adults to Creating, Impacting and Enacting Reform,” featuring three leaders and proponents for social change. Panelists are Tommy Jackson II, advising director for University College at Kennesaw State University and a former defensive tackle for the Atlanta […]

A favorite fall haunting event is back and spookier than ever. Don’t miss Riverside Stables’ Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Rides every Friday and Saturday night through Oct. 28. During the zombie paintball ride, guests board a double-decker trailer and travel deep into the woods to shoot at live zombie characters and targets. (Guests […]