James Armstrong plays his blues at the Alamo on Monday, Dec.28. Here we are full of holiday spirit, and hopefully spirits too, ready to finish off the holiday season with Christmas and next week’s New Year’s Eve. This year our weekend is a bit off as the big day occurs on a Friday, but there […]
New Year’s Eve
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Lowder & Manning
Considered by many as one of our area’s music-making treasures, Jaigh Lowder and Jill Manning play original songs at an exceptional level of composition and performance. Jaigh’s guitar prowess is nothing short of masterful and Jill’s voice reaches into your chest and touches the heart. That combined with a keen sense of the human spirit […]
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Happy new music year
Popular comedian Kevin Meaney performs at the Mason City Limits Comedy Club, Jan. 2-3. Welcome one and all to the beginning of 2015 and our last big blast of 2014. New Year’s Eve has long been a night of celebration and one that nearly always includes live music. This year we have a weekend immediately […]
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Thanksgiving eve evening
Brooke Thomas and Shayla Logan as Sugar & Spice play Julia’s Kitchen & Lounge, 8 to 11 p.m., on Wed., Nov. 26 for a Black Masquerade party PHOTO BY LAURA KAY COFFEY For years now, I’ve been preaching that Thanksgiving Eve is the biggest bar and club party night of the calendar year in the […]
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Mesmerizing merriment
Nationally known hypnotist and comedian Doug Thompson brings two hilarious shows to the Hilton Springfield’s Grand Ballroom on New Years Eve. Don’t miss this chance to see Doug mesmerize audience members into outrageously entertaining situations. Must be 21years of age. Doors open one hour prior to show. The ballroom is on the Mezzanine level. Tickets […]
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Toast of the town
Looking to spend your New Year’s Eve with some elegant dining and dancing to live music with a champagne toast at midnight? The Springfield Hilton is the New Year’s Eve gala for you. Couples can select a dinner only option with a champagne toast at midnight or a package with overnight accommodations. The full deal […]
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Thanks for Thanksgiving Eve
As reported in this column for the past several years, for those of you who care, the night before Thanksgiving is known as the biggest party of the calendar year for the live music/bar scene. Even lacking a proper name like St. Patrick’s Day or New Year’s Eve – the other big participants in the […]
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French fare
Take a trip to Paris this New Year’s Eve with the folks at the Firefighters Postal Lake Club located on Lake Springfield. The club has an evening of food and music and ambiance planned so you’ll feel as if you hopped the pond to that romantic city where everyone yearns to visit. Complete with Eifel […]
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Electric party
Rock ‘n’ roll songster and reality show maven Bret Michaels selects Springfield as the location for his New Year’s Eve rendezvous this year. Hear the Poison band lead vocalist rock out at the Prairie Capital Convention Center while also filming a video for his new single, “Get Your Rock On.” Your cozy couch and television […]
