This theater season, you will find a variety of theatrical performances on our local stages keeping you entertained with plenty of drama, horror and comedy. These stage productions and improv shows are a great way to enjoy local talent, whether in a classic play or a modern musical. Hoogland Center for the Arts The Hoogland […]
Fall Guide
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Fall Guide
The annual Fall Guide issue has info on family friendly activities, fall gardening, upcoming theater and art shows and an expanded three-month calendar of events.
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Take a family day trip to Decatur
Less than an hour from Springfield, Decatur offers a wide variety of ever-changing wonders for families with children in search of indoor and outdoor play. From the constructive playthings of the Children’s Museum of Illinois to the animals at the Scovill Zoo and woodland experiences of Rock Springs Conservation Area and Nature Center, discover Decatur […]
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Rock the Conservatory
The set list is kept secret to heighten the anticipation. But if you like live music and dance with some art thrown in, you won’t be disappointed. Company dancers from the Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG), along with professional rock musicians, present the rousing “Rock the Conservatory” on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. The […]
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson
The Phoenix Center invites the community to a weekend of celebration in honor of what would have been activist Marsha P. Johnson’s 80th birthday. The festivities include a fundraiser dance party, an afterparty and a free film screening, all paying tribute to the life and legacy of one of the most iconic figures in LGBTQ+ […]
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Fall music on the horizon
After a great summer of outdoor music fests, it’s time to bring the most of the shows indoors for the autumn and winter season. And, when indoor concerts take place on the grand curtained stage of the oldest theater in town, in a Greek Revival cathedral, under a sea of lights of a modern stage […]
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On the stage this fall
The entertainment on stage this fall includes magic, musicals, murders and a lot of comic relief. With shows for the whole family to those for more mature audiences, everyone will find a favorite on Springfield’s stages. The Muni Although summer is coming to a close, The Muni is giving us one more opportunity to enjoy […]
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Lincoln and political conflict
An NPR Morning Edition cohost and a California professor will be at University of Illinois Springfield to examine how Abraham Lincoln navigated political conflict and to apply those lessons to today’s America. They will make their case in presenting the popular Lincoln Legacy Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in the UIS Student Union. Steve […]
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ISM closes for several months
Once again, the Illinois State Museum is closed, but this time only temporarily, unlike the shut-down implemented by former Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2015. This time much-needed plumbing work, as well as asbestos removal, has required ISM to close its doors. Currently, it is expected that the museum will be closed for three months. Staff […]
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Visit covered bridges this fall
We may not need them to sneak a kiss away from prying eyes any more, but covered bridges can still be fun, especially in the fall when surrounded by colorful leaves. Once numbering more than 10,000 in the U.S., covered bridges have dwindled to 750 with the majority in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, Indiana, New Hampshire […]
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Classic cars, motorcycles, will draw crowds to Springfield
Three popular, ongoing annual events return to Springfield this fall and give the public an opportunity to see classic cars and motorcycles racing once again. Here are a few details about each event: Springfield Mile Illinois State FairgroundsSaturday, Aug. 31 Sunday, Sept. 1 The Springfield Mile is a prestigious motorcycle race on the Progressive American […]
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FALL GUIDE
This year’s Fall Guide highlights what’s new at the Illinois State Museum and Historic Marbold Farmstead, classic car shows and motorcycle races, where to find covered bridges in Illinois and much more, plus a three-month calendar of upcoming events for the whole family to enjoy. Related Related Related Related Related Related Related Stories
