The Springfield Area Arts Council Announces Grants for Individual Artists
The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its fiscal year 2024 City Arts competitive grant program, aimed at supporting individual performing, literary, and visual artists within the Springfield community....
A Review: “First Date the Musical”
By Bill Stokes, Publisher "First Date the Musical," staged at the Hoogland Center for the Arts’ LRS Theatre by the Springfield Theatre Centre, delivers a refreshingly delightful and humorous exploration of the awkwardness and unpredictability...
Titanic: The Exhibition
Titanic: The Exhibition officially opens to the public on Friday, February 16 at the Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, IL Tickets start at $29.00 for adults, with discounts for kids, seniors, military and groups Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm...
Trendy Takes on Kitchen and Bath Design
(Family Features) Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways...
5 Timeless Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Image by svklimkin from Pixabay (Family Features) On a day that signifies the importance of love and companionship, many people find it rewarding to show their loved ones just how much they mean. If you’re in the gift-giving spirit this...
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Hits a Home Run with their Concerts for Kids!
Take Me Out to the Symphony! Next week, over 5,000 students and teachers from central Illinois will experience your Illinois Symphony Orchestra led by Associate Conductor Jacobsen Woollen, performing LIVE music over two days and four...
A Review: Outraged: Terror in Springfield 1908
By Bill Stokes, Publisher The audience is transported to a pivotal moment in Springfield’s history through the eyes of Bonaparte Baker. A decade after enduring a devastating attack on his community in Wilmington, North Carolina, Bonaparte...
Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 15, at 4:00 P.M. in Peggy Ryder Theatre at the Hoogland Center for the Arts
When we speak as poets, we are truest to our humanity and we assume a sacred task. We ascend as angels ascend. We put on our wings. Brown, White, Asian, Black. We ascend as angels ascend. (Angela Jackson, Illinois Poet Laureate) ...
90th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln – February 11 & 12, 2024
The 90th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln will be held in Springfield, Illinois, on February 11 and 12, 2024. Springfield Post #32, The American Legion and its Auxiliary organizations are sponsoring...
Adventure Awaits on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM at UISPAC
Adventure Awaits with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra with our Bring a Friend discount! Be captivated by the sounds of love, war and peace at Captivating Contrasts with our Bring a Friend discount! Experience the brilliance of Beethoven’s...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 2 – Mar/Apr 2023 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2023 Issue 2 is available to download. In this issue we present: 2023 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Gus Gordon introduces Springfield Illinois Camera Club and their amazing photos. Other...
Enhance Your Home’s Style with Stone
(Family Features) One essential step in planning a home renovation is choosing the right materials. Natural and textured walls continue to be trendy choices, and many building pros and homeowners are gravitating toward stone siding to...
10 Affordable Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank. These 10 ideas are easy on budgets, but they can...
Trending Colors and Textures Inspire 2023 Home Design
(Family Features) Over the past year, architectural design saw a surge in nature-inspired, earth tones, such as calming shades of blue and green. Homeowners can expect this trend to continue into the coming months, but with warmer, richer...
2023 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
The 31st Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony WHEN: February 20, 2023 WHERE: Crowne Plaza TICKETS: $50. ($25 for Hall of Fame members) - Call Lesa Schaive at (217) 529-0008 for tickets. GUEST SPEAKER: Deon Thomas, Associate Director for Development -...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 1 – Jan 2023 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2023 Issue 1 is our first issue of the year. The digital version is available to download. In this issue we present: Wedding Scene - We present the amazing photography of 3 wedding photographers and 2 of their...
7 Garden Growing Basics for Beginners
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a...
LLCC Police Department Swears in “Pawfficer”
LLCC Police Officers Tammy Baehr and Scott McDermand with Pawfficer Ember at her swearing in ceremony Ember serving as campus outreach and therapy dog SPRINGFIELD — Ember, the new outreach and therapy dog at Lincoln Land Community College,...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 6 – Dec 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 6 is our last issue of the year. The digital version is available to download. In this issue we present: Casey Acree - An elite athlete that has become a CF champion Tim Crawford - Playwright, Actor and...
2022 Frostbite Festival Run
The Frostbite Festival runs on the first Sunday of December each year. Below is a link to photos taken on Washington Street about .8 mile into the run. The 2 mile and 10 mile events started at 9:00 a.m. Dec. 4th. This is the final race of the season for the...
