Kilimanjaro Rumble Here’s something a little different from the normal musical selections around town. Kilimanjaro Rumble, master drummers from Central African Republic, Liberia, Congo, Togo and Nigeria, will be drumming at Southwind Park under the arches on Saturday night Sept. 20. Enjoy the percussion sounds, dancing, light African refreshments and storytelling. Bring a chair or […]
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Pioneer past
Clayville Fall Festival Step into the past at the Clayville Fall Festival, Sept. 20-21. Families will have an entertaining and educational time at this old pioneer village that was once a stage coach stop for central Illinois. Kids can learn to make candles, churn butter and try their hand at tin punch art. Artisans will demonstrate […]
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Ed Martin’s new studio
It was a nice surprise to get an email from my old friend Ed Martin letting me know that he and several other local artisans have recently opened a new studio/gallery (cleverly called Ed Martin Fine Art ) at 1515 South Fifth Street in Springfield. Ed has been selling his beautiful jewelry and glass work […]
