A diverse group of percussionists and musicians will descend on the Firefighters Postal Lake Club for DrumFest, a day of drumming, entertainment and clinics that anyone can participate in for free. Ben Sesar headlines the lineup of music that begins at 2 p.m. Sesar, who has played or recorded with the likes of Dolly Parton, […]
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Make-up game
ComedySportz, a Chicago improv company, takes on two shows April 9 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Set up as a sports competition, complete with referee and halftime, two teams of ComedySportz players vie for the win. You, the audience, will shout out plays from the stands (seats) and select the game winner based […]
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Upgrade 3.11
The Illinois State Museum upgraded its facilities for children and launches the space March 26 as they cut the ceremonial ribbon at 9:30 a.m. to open the new Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum. Family-oriented entertainment, games, activities and crafts highlight an entire day of fun throughout the museum. Watch magicians and jugglers, hear storytellers, worm […]
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Country titan
Willie Nelson performs for central Illinois fans as his Country Throwdown tour moves through Springfield stopping at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. If Nelson could be called the anything of country music – the most appropriate might be – the titan of country music. This singer/songwriter is legendary; his fame is so widespread and fine-aged, […]
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Accents of Americana
World-famous folk songwriter and songster Arlo Guthrie performs March 16 in Springfield on his Journey On Tour with special guests The Burns Sisters. Listen to well-known classics such as his 1967 hit, “Alice’s Restaurant,” and the ’72 rendition of “City of New Orleans.” An accomplished musician who plays piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and […]
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Dark farce
This dark and humorous play is about a lunch date that goes all wrong between an elderly mother and her two children as a secret is exposed. Springfield Theatre Centre boasts being the first amateur production of this play, written by award-winning Chicago playwright Joel Drake Johnson and directed by Pat Pennington. Cast members include […]
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Spiritual soloist
Chicago singer/songwriter who won Hawaii’s version of the Grammy for favorite pop recording artist and opened for Melissa Etheridge sings spiritual and secular tunes. Kim-Char Meredith Saturday, Mar. 12, 7-8pm Unity Church417 Cordelia St.523-5897$15 love offering
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Jazz divas salute Ella
Chicago jazz divas Frieda Lee, Spider Saloff, pictured, and Dee Alexander play tribute to the late-great first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald. The Windy City trio love Ella so much, and fell in love working together, that they took their tribute on the road. For tickets visit www.hcfta.org or phone 523-2787. For more info on […]
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Chief conversation
The primary is over. Head out March 2 to the first Mayoral Candidates Forum in Lincoln Library’s Carnegie Room hosted by the Faith Coalition for the Common Good. This is another important conversation between the four contenders left who will vie for Springfield’s top post in April. Be informed. Make the right decision about who […]
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Springfield Picassos
What makes this month-long installment of three artists impressive is the individual power of each artist’s work and the combination of their unique presentations — each, to use a musical metaphor, sung in a different key. Springfield’s illustrious canvas-sage, Felicia Olin’s pieces are stunning as always, situated on the beautiful sides between haunting and whimsical. […]
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Hard rock
Rock band Hinder comes to the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Monday, Feb. 21. You probably heard these guys on the radio with their hit single, “Lips of an Angel.” The band proclaims their new album, “All American Nightmare,” is harder rock and comes from a more personal place. Members of the band include: Austin […]
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Girl talk
An off-Broadway and international hit sensation, Menopause the Musical makes its way onto the stage of Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, for two shows, Feb. 22-23. Funnier than funny, the musical takes place at a lingerie sale in New York City’s Bloomingdale’s. Four strangers come together over a black lace bra and some mature girl talk. You’ll […]
