This Saturday, join the Boo Crew Haunted House crew at the Prairie Capital Convention Center’s Bank of Springfield plaza for an unforgettable evening combining film, fun and food. Bring your chairs and blankets (no outside coolers) and enjoy two terrifying films outdoors on the big screen: the original Friday the 13th and Zombieland. Both films […]
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Four decades of Michael
Invincible: A Tribute to Michael Jackson This Friday, May 29, the number one Michael Jackson tribute show in the world will be performed at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. Two talented performers will portray the King of Pop during multiple stages in his career, from his early beginnings as part of The Jackson 5 through […]
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Memorable Memorial music
Elvis Himselvis (Rick Dunham) performs with a full entourage and band, Sat. May 23 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. I’m not even going to bring up the fact that we’re already at Memorial Day weekend for 2015. But let’s talk about all the music happening this weekend and beyond, enjoying that we are […]
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Comedy, theatrics, sports
The Harlem Globetrotters Everyone’s favorite international basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, returns to the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. This electrifying game will be played against the Washington Generals, who are currently coached by a former 1971 Globetrotter. These talented super-athletes play a fast paced, high-stakes game riddled with […]
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Circus capers
This Friday through Sunday, Nov. 7-9, the Royal Hanneford Circus descends on the Prairie Capital Convention Center to offer six dazzling circus performances, presented by the Springfield Ansar Shrine. The Royal Hanneford Circus is the country’s second largest touring circus, which means there is sure to be something for everyone, adults and children alike. From […]
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Horror fun
Prairie Capital Convention Center will host ScareFest Road Trip, a convention for horror and paranormal enthusiasts, April 12-13. Intended as a preview of the larger convention held in Lexington, Ky., each year in September, attendees are encouraged to wear costumes or cosplay, though it is not a requirement for admission. There will be a meet […]
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Jumping hijinks
PHOTO COURTESY HTTP://WWW.HARLEMGLOBETROTTERS.COM/ The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their hijinks to Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday, Jan. 2. Last year, fans were able to vote on new rules to add to the Globetrotter game. It was such a success in 2013 that they are doing it again this year. The 2014 Fans Rule World […]
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Ansar Shrine Circus
Royal Hanneford Circus comes to town to delight and amaze audiences young and old at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, Nov. 8-10. Six shows are slated with morning, afternoon and evening hours. Reserved seats are available for an additional charge. The Hanneford family first toured as a troupe in 1807 and currently has two full-time touring […]
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ComEd shows off smart grid
What if there were no longer a need to call the power company when the power goes out? What if appliances shut themselves off to save money? And what if it were possible to predict your next electricity bill? On Feb. 5, power giant Commonwealth Edison hosted several exhibitors at the Prairie Capital Convention Center […]
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High flying
Don’t miss the world-famous basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, when they come to the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. High-flying dunks … eye-popping tricks … hilarious jokes … the Globetrotters will have you smiling from tipoff to final buzzer. “You Write the Rules” World Tour is the Globetrotters’ 87th […]
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Country Christmas
Martina McBride comes to the Prairie Capital Convention Center to spread some holiday joy through her music on Wednesday, Dec. 12. One of the hottest country music stars around, McBride will feature Christmas classics in this concert touted “Joy of Christmas.” Selling more than 14 million albums in the U.S., McBride is a four-time Country […]
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Country gold
Country music superstar Alan Jackson takes the Prairie Capital Convention Center stage this Saturday, Nov. 10. Admired for decades for his classic country sound and hunk-of-burning-lovely looks, Jackson has more than two dozen albums and numerous Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. His latest album, Thirty Miles West, debuted at the […]
