Tonight and tomorrow The Pharmacy will be presenting its latest show of new work by member artists. Photographer Pat Yeagle got some shots of the exhibit while it was still being constructed. Watch the slideshow below,
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Torch Tuesday is on fire in the new year
The Springfield hip-hop scene closed out 2014 with a smattering og well-attended events including a recent Peoria vs. Springfiled rap battle, last week’s New Year’s Eve show and an industry showcase just Sunday. Tonight is the first Tuesday of the year, which means it’s time for Springfield’s most consistent source for local hip-hop talent, Torch […]
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Taking note
Chris Vallillo at the Dana-Thomas House in front of the statue Flower in a Crannied Wall. Central Illinois roots musician and songwriter Chris Vallillo found inspiration at the Dana-Thomas house this summer. While performing a series of shows at the Springfield state historic site as part of a new music program called Made for Music […]
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Video Preview: Special Red at DEMO Project this evening
Brooklyn artist Victoria Calabro has transformed the DEMO Project space into a neon pink beachfront. If you don’t believe me, head over there yourself for the opening reception today from 6 – 8 p.m. for her exhibit “Special Red.” Check out the Illinois Times exclusive video below, shot earlier this week when Calabro was still […]
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Art Opening at UIS Gallery tonight
Image by artist Steve Ruiz The distinct whiff of failure is in the air at the UIS Visual Arts Gallery – but don’t worry – that’s exactly how it’s meant to be. Curator Trew Schriefer requested work from artists across the country that dealt with the subject of failure. “I wondered what it would be like […]
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Remembering George Colin
Almost two years ago, George Colin was the reason for my visit to Salisbury, Illinois. I was collecting info to write an Illinois Times article about a new book featuring Vachel Lindsay’s poem “The Little Turtle.” Colin was the book’s illustrator. This was going to be an adventure. Artists are the water of the world. […]
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Who was Jacob David George
Ironside Photography LLC Jacob David George Today by chance, I read about a young man who died recently. Jacob David George […]
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Tonight in St Louis – Black Lips with King Khan & BBQ Show
Two of the great modern garage-rock bands are stopping at The Ready Room in St. Louis tonight. The Black Lips reputation as a wild face-melting act live act precedes them and only gets solidified with time. Check out the video for “Boys in the Wood” from their recent Underneath the Rainbow CD: In that rare […]
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Hey Rockers! It’s the American Music Show – Tonight & Tomorrow
The return of the American Music Show is just hours away! Check out the videos below and then head to Donnie’s homespun: Tonight at 6:30 – The Whistle Pigs Tonight at 7:45 – The Mastersons: Tonight at 9:30 – Chris Caselo Trio: Can’t seem to find any video of tomorrow’s openers, Big Storm, onstage at […]
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Art weekend! Tonight: DEMO Project, tomorrow night, The Pharmacy
It’s a big weekend for the visual arts in Springfield, with openings at the DEMO Project tonight and The Pharmacy’s 10th group exhibition on Saturday. The DEMO Project (732 North Fourth Street) is celebrating its one year anniversary with a unique and exciting exhibit by Carla Bengtson, head of the art department at University of […]
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Torch Tuesday Tonight: The Return of Corn Bread!
Springfield hip-hop eminence Corn Bread is taking a break from his ongoing Los Angeles adventures to cast his verbal and sonic pearls before the Torch Tuesday Concert Series crowd tonight. Endlessly antic, inventive and irreverent, the man alternately known as Corn the Coon, Agent Double-O-Negro, and Cornfucius (depending on his mood) will appear tonight with occasional assists […]
