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Not many spaces remain for the candlelight service at St. John the Baptist Chapel on Elkhart Hill, but if you call now you may become a lucky ticket holder. The privately owned 1890 chapel, boasting one of three oldest working pipe organs in the state, is a magical stone building located in a magical gated […]

Chillin’ with Jack Frost is the theme of this year’s holiday parade that will stride west on Jefferson Street from the Horace Mann parking lot, south on Fifth Street, east on Capitol Avenue and then north on Sixth Street. Grab a slab of sidewalk along the parade’s path to plant your feet or chair. Then […]

View the magnificent architecture of six huge Springfield homes, built in the1800s and early 1900s, decorated for the holiday season. Begin this year’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Historic Home Tour at the Brinkerhoff House, an 1859 Victorian Italianate mansion located at 1500 N. Fifth Street on the campus of Springfield College – Benedictine University. Or […]

Local internet sports-radio host Eric Pedigo emcees an evening of rockin’ music to raise funds for the Central Illinois Foodbank, whose shelves have bare spots from the growing community need in tight economic times. Join the cause to give to those less fortunate and hear progressive Midwest rock band The Station – Jeff Cunningham, Dave […]

Downtown Springfield Inc. Old Capitol Holiday Walk’s opening ceremony begins Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Representative Raymond Poe lights a 25-foot balsam fir on the southeast corner of the Old State Capitol lawn where the ceremony takes place. Lincoln Magnet School Choir performs. After, shop at the charming stores and art galleries participating in this […]

Oil remains one of the chief current issues of our time. This film presents an in-depth look at the uncomfortable reality of our addiction to, and conflict over, the slimy stuff, with commentary from international energy experts. Special guest, Wes King, environmental, political and local food activist, and UIS Political Science MA student, discusses the […]

If you’re ready to ring in the holiday season as early as possible after Thanksgiving, don’t miss the Bells in Motion concert Saturday. Sixteen ringers, under the direction of Mike Lamb, play your favorite holiday selections, including traditional, jazzy and modern arrangements. The hour and fifteen minute show features the blissful sounds of seven octaves […]

Buy a Thanksgiving turkey and the trimmings — sweet potatoes, pumpkins, noodles and more. Add a couple bottles of wine to the purchase and sample some cheese or jelly. Listen to the music of Tom Irwin from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and watch Julianne Glatz demonstrate how to cut up a chicken [see Realcuisine […]

See the classic Nutcracker dance as you’ve never seen it before as Dance Creations Dance Studio In Motion performs a jazzed up version infusing styles ranging from contemporary, hip hop, tap and more. Pictured are Allyson Staton, Morgan Antonacci, Kate Perko, Brendan Antonacci, and Hannah Prince. Janet Cripe directs. The proceeds benefit American Red Cross, […]

Walk into a Christmas wonderland of trees, wreaths and centerpieces decorated in their holiday best by local designers and school students. Eat up the sights of the gingerbread village and take a spin on the Candy Cane Express train. Purchase gifts for your family and friends at the Holiday Market and youngsters can create their […]

Finally, a reason to break out your saris and kurtas – for a good cause, no less. The Asian Indian Women’s Organization of Springfield is hosting its seventh biennial India Night. AIWO is a local nonprofit group that works to improve the community, and they’re eager to share their culture with Springfield. It’s a chance […]

The UIS theater program begins its 2009-2010 season with a production of Neil LaBute’s drama about four characters who struggle in the matters of love and art, examining how far people will go for the love of love. Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson directs. Not suitable for children. The Shape of ThingsFri and Sat,  Nov 13-14, 19-217:30pmSunday, Nov […]