Events and Happenings
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 FULL EVENTS CALENDAR
MUSIC
September music ending
As our September comes to a close for weekend doings, fall is in the air and October rises to say howdy very soon. Shall we sneak a peek at […]
FOOD
Glorious gratins
A gratin, according to the late chef Julia Child, is simply a preparation in which […]
MUSIC
Sonic spontaneity returns to UIS
The Get Free Music Series, presented by the music program of University of Illinois Springfield, is the city’s only officially sanctioned platform for live, fully-improvised music. The fall 2026 series will kick off this Friday […]
ARTS & CULTURE
Celebrate Route 66 anniversary at this popular event
It’s the centennial of Route 66! Once again, hundreds of street machines, muscle cars and hot rods will rumble […]
ARTS & CULTURE
Kate McKenzie interview
Tony Stang sits down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes world of […]
FILM
The Stunt Driver has heart, Charlie Harper almost bearable
The quest for validation propels Driver Ken Polsjek lived his life with a well-earned chip on his shoulder. Abandoned […]
EVENTS
Wigs & Muumuus
Time Sat., Oct. 17, 1-4:30 p.m.
Location AJ’s Corner, 101 E. Mulberry St., Chatham
Good Witch/Bad Witch: A Wicked & Wonderful Celebration
Time Fri., Oct. 2, 7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Sun., Oct. 4, 2 p.m., Thu., Oct. 8, 7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 10, 2 p.m. 2026
Location The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, Springfield
Jersey Boys
Time Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. 2026
Location UIS Performing Arts Center, One University Plaza, Springfield
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MUSIC EVENTS
WQNA Community Fundraiser with OAT
Time Fri., Sept. 25, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 2026
Location George Rank’s, 1800 S. Sixth St., Springfield
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