Rhonda Vincent and The Rage perform Sat. during the 28th Annual Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival at the Crowne Plaza, Nov. 7, 8 and 9. The first full weekend in November comes roaring in like it has nothing to do but impress us with an exciting and full plate of entertainment goodies to drop in […]
Crowne Plaza
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Stately vino
Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association’s annual Winter Wine Festival takes place Friday night, Jan. 31, during IGGVA’s three-day conference at Crowne Plaza. A Friday pass includes access to the trade show, lunch, educational sessions and the Winter Wine Festival. Participating wineries will offer tastings of their wines, as well as having wine available for […]
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The Roys arrive
When thinking of bluegrass festivals nature and outdoor settings generally come to my mind, but one of the finest bluegrass fests in the country happens right here in Springfield at the Crowne Plaza. Called the Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival, this weekend marks the 26th year of the three-day event that hosts some of the […]
