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For an unforgettable holiday show celebrating the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, don’t miss Joseph Hall’s “Elvis Rock ’n’ Remember Christmas Show” on Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., at The Legacy Theatre. This powerful tribute concert showcases the roots of Elvis’s musical career from rock ‘n’ roll to country, pop, rhythm and blues, gospel, and […]

On Black Friday, escape the stress and headaches generated by crowds and shopping and enjoy some family-friendly fun at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. The ALPL’s Fun Frosty Friday event features free games and activities for children of all ages and their families. Kids can create a coded message for and visit with Santa, race […]

Don your holiday jammies and hop aboard the Polar Express for a screening of the 2004 film based off the 1985 book by Chris Van Allsburg plus an open-house style pre-show cocoa and crafting party. The open house runs for an hour-and-a-half before the evening events and an hour before the Saturday afternoon “sensory-friendly” showing […]

Since many farmers have found creative ways to extend growing seasons into the colder months, it is easier than ever to enjoy fresh, locally grown food during the holidays. On Saturday, Nov. 19, join the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Slow Food Springfield, Illinois Wine and the University of Illinois Extension for a holiday farmers market at […]

Ice skating enthusiasts and American Girl fans unite! The Springfield Figure Skating Club is excited to host their annual fall skating even and tea party on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 12-2 p.m. The event is geared towards all ages and the $15 ticket price includes a host of goodies such as ice skating and skate […]

This Friday, visit DEMO Project for the opening receptions of “Sequel Sequence” by Mark Reamy and “Tie Them Up” by Angela Lopez. “Sequel Sequence” is a stunning installation that explores Vermont-based artist Mark Reamy’s fascination with the ways in which the present can influence and shape the past. Reamy’s exhibition “defies the laws of physics […]

The Old State Capitol State Historic Site is offering families a new way to experience history this November with Civil War Saturdays. This week’s program will be presented by the Springfield Ladies Soldiers’ Aid Society, who will perform living history demonstrations of the work accomplished by women during the Civil War. Future Civil War Saturday […]

Celebrate 39 years of diversity at the University of Illinois Springfield by attending the Annual International Festival on Friday, Nov. 4, from 5-8 p.m. The free festival is hosted each year by the Office of International Student Services and serves as UIS’s longest-running student-led program. This year’s theme is “World at a Glance” and features […]

See some of the top films from around the world shown right here in central Illinois during the 15th Annual Route 66 Film Festival. The two-day festival consists of five sessions of films along with a Friday night after-party and a Saturday evening awards ceremony and reception. The Friday film session runs from 7-10 p.m. […]

On Monday, join the University of Illinois Springfield Engaged Citizenship Common Experience Speaker Series (ECCE) for a presentation and discussion of the 2005 documentary film Shakespeare Behind Bars. The film, written and directed by Hank Rogerson and produced by Jilann Spitzmiller, documents Shakespeare’s final play, “The Tempest,” featuring inmates who have cast themselves in roles […]

The Lincoln Land Community College Chemistry Club hosts its fourth annual “Haunted Lab” on Friday, Oct. 28, on the upper level of Sangamon hall at Lincoln Land Community College. The event, which is geared towards children ages five and older along with their parents and guardians, will feature spooky science demonstrations and simple experiments that […]

You’ll howl your way through this slapstick act featuring Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College graduate Johnny Peers and his 12 talented dogs that perform challenging and difficult tricks. Johnny has been working with dogs since he was a young boy who adopted his first puppy, a beagle named Freckles, from the Humane […]