“This is incredible,” I said to Lindsay Record. Record has long been a driving force in the Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA), a primary proponent of local, sustainable farming. I’d called Record after scanning the schedule of local events celebrating National Farmers Market Week, which runs from August 2–8. “Isn’t it great?” Record replied. “More and […]
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A gallery under the stars
Make your mark on Washington Street July 18 at the Springfield Art Association’s Third Annual Paint the Street Fest, held 2-10 p.m., between Fourth and Seventh streets. Individuals and community groups are invited to purchase six-foot by six-foot squares of street to paint anything they desire. The SAA will provide all necessary painting supplies including […]
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Cruise to community gardens
This event sends those interested in urban agriculture and communal gardening on a self-guided tour of more than 20 school, neighborhood and community gardens plus the rooftop garden at Maldaner’s Restaurant. The free tour requires no advance registration, and the self-guided aspect of the tour enables cruisers the opportunity to explore each garden to their […]
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Anything is possible
Springfield Clinic and The Legacy Theatre are proud to present Broadway’s musical presentation of Disney’s Mary Poppins. This classic tale tells the story of a mysterious nanny who arrives at the home of the Bates family during the turn of the century in England. Using a combination of magic and common sense, Mary Poppins helps […]
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Marriage equality moves from taboo to justice
From 1956 until 2010, CBS television’s daytime lineup included America’s longest-running soap opera: “As the World Turns.” But times change, and now a real-life human drama of profound importance has debuted in America: “As the Generations Turn.” It’s the inspiring story of our society’s continuing struggle to evolve toward dignity and mutual respect… as well […]
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Rauner continues to skirt responsibility
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is proving to be quite adept at skirting responsibility for the current Statehouse impasse and impending government shutdown. He has relentlessly painted himself as the good guy, even to the point of blatantly abandoning his previous stances. For instance, Rauner has righteously slammed the Democrats’ “unconstitutional” unbalanced budget, even though his […]
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ancienthistory poem #4
ancienthistory poem #4 back in rome in the time of itsdecline emperorcaligula appointedhis horse to be amember of the governing bodywell at least it wasa whole horse ©2015 Jacqueline Jackson
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Introduction to Mayhem
On Tuesday, July 7 join Springfield’s all-female, skater operated, non-profit, amateur roller derby league for the Fresh Meat Program. The Midstate Mayhem-hosted weekly skate sessions are a fun way to practice the basics of roller skating, learn the game of roller derby, meet local derby girls and get a taste of the roller rink lifestyle. […]
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A sweet celebration
On July 4, gather with friends, family and neighbors of all ages at the home of one of Springfield’s founding families for a strawberry party. The strawberry party is an updated take on a mid-1800s tradition, and features games for children, live music by singer-songwriter Tom Irwin with Theresa O’Hare, tours of the historic 1837 […]
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Fireworks, food, festivities on the Fourth
The Springfield Jaycees are proud to host their annual Capital City Celebration in beautiful downtown Springfield. Friday’s festivities start at 7 p.m., and feature craft vendors, beer, Pepsi products, plus food for purchase and live music by F5 from 8 p.m. until midnight in Fourth, Fifth and Capitol streets. Saturday’s fun begins at 4 p.m., […]
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Patriotic pets and family fun
Jacksonville’s Nichols Park is the setting for a full day of all-American family fun this Fourth of July. Activities include an all-day flea market, kids’ fishing tournament, Premier Bank charity walks and fun runs, concessions, cake and pie contests, cardboard boat races, bingo, swimming, live entertainment and more. A kid zone will be open from […]
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How the grassroots derailed the TPP train
White House spokesperson Josh Earnest dismissed it as a procedural snafu, and it was – but not in the way he meant. The “it” was the stunning June 12 vote last week in the House of Representatives that wrecked that high-balling freight train called the Trans-Pacific Partnership. TPP is the global trade scam that was […]
