Dixie’s Tupperware Party is a hilarious Drama Desk Award-nominated show written by Kris Andersson, who also stars as Dixie Longate, a fiery cross between Minnie Pearl and Dolly Parton with RuPaul. The production arrives in Springfield as the last stop on a 40-city national tour. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, product giveaways, audience […]
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Fab flicks
Watch 62 of the best independent films from 11 countries and 16 states, as well as Illinois, during this three-day film festival held at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. About 30 filmmakers, along with some of their cast and crew, are expected to attend including some from Hollywood: writer/director/actor Michael Worth and Springfield native […]
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Top-notch visuals
For almost a quarter century the Springfield Art Association has hosted a fine art fair the third weekend in September on the Edwards Place Historic Home lawn. This year it promises to be just as enchanting as in previous years. Meet 75 artists from Illinois and the nation. See and buy their work. Listen to […]
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Susan’s story
Construction at the Dana-Thomas House continues, but the historic site’s Sumac Shop remains open. That is the site of a book signing by Roberta Volkmann, author of a new biography, Susan Lawrence: The Enigma in the Wright House. The book chronicles the complex and independent lifestyle of the fascinating woman who commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright […]
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Tasteful combo
This craft beer and oyster festival at The Inn at 835 features more than 50 local and nationally-recognized craft beer vendors such as Flossmoor Station Brewing Company sampling Rail Hopper IPA, Pullman Brown, Stationmaster Wheat; and Springfield’s Prairie Schooner Brew Club sampling Maple Wheat, Mt. Dew Brew, Pecan Brown and an Oyster Stout beer. Admission […]
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Great taste
The Ethnic Festival has a reputation as a place for fun and great food in central Illinois, with the chance to sample world culture. All Labor Day weekend taste the food, listen to the sounds and watch entertainment from other countries at the Ethnic Festival. Food from eleven different countries will make your palette water. […]
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Star struck
Lincoln Memorial Garden welcomes Dr. John Martin from the University of Illinois at Springfield’s Astronomy and Physics program who will talk about the amazing objects that can be seen overhead at night. Then Sangamon Astronomical Society members will share views of the night sky through their telescopes. All ages can register for this free program […]
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Majestic metal
The Sangamon Brass Quintet has an upcoming performance on Aug. 24 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Washington Park gazebo. Bring your chairs and enjoy classical and contemporary music in a casual outdoor setting. Members are Byrd Davis on trumpet, Aaron Duncan on trumpet, Jan Dungey on French horn, Matt Traeger on trombone, and Stuart Farris […]
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Instant composing
Here’s something you’ve never seen or heard in Springfield. For one night on Aug. 19 the Springfield Art Association welcomes the group Jazz Canvas. Jazz Canvas consists of Washington state artist Tracie Marsh and jazz musicians Terry Marsh, Josh Mason and Leigh Knowles Metteer creating together a blend of the sounds of jazz and the […]
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Walk to heal
Saturday, Aug. 20, the American Cancer Society wants to honor service and family dogs that provide love and companionship for cancer patients and their families, while raising money for local efforts. Some of the fun activities at this walk event include an extreme K-9 dog training demo, musical sit competition, doggy costume contest, dog and […]
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Reduce, recycle, reuse
Before kids get back to the three Rs – reading, writing and arithmetic – take them back and revisit the other three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle. Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Museum, families with kids ages 4-8 can create a stained glass gift for a teacher using recycled crayons, make a pocket notebook […]
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Over the rainbow
Grab your seats and tickets and get ready for a night somewhere over the rainbow as The Muni closes out its season with everyone’s favorite story and musical, The Wizard of Oz. Kara DeWall plays Dorothy alongside everyone’s favorite dog, Toto, performed by rescued dog Arlen, trained by Judy Williams. Matthew Vala directs and Elizabeth […]
