10 Questions with John O’Connor
ARTSCENE by Gus Gordon - 10 Questions with John O’Connor Where might we have seen your work? I've been privileged to work with many of the organizations that make up the abundant theater scene in central Illinois, including the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Spencer...
A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create
(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a...
St. Patrick’s School – Blarney Bash ’25
St. Patrick’s School held its annual fundraiser, affectionately known as “The Blarney Bash,” on March 14th at the LRS Hangar. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by Dave Littrel and Micah Walk, surrounded by Dick Levi’s impressive car collection and the excitement of a...
Ed Curtis: A Legacy of Leadership and Service at Memorial Health
Ed Curtis: A Legacy of Leadership and Service at Memorial Health By Bill Stokes Few individuals can claim a career spanning five decades within a single organization, but Ed Curtis, the outgoing CEO of Memorial Health, has not only witnessed but actively shaped the...
SHAPES OF INFLUENCE 2025 – Opening Reception: Friday, April 11 from 5:30-7:30PM Exhibit Dates: April 1 – April 26
Since 2014 the Springfield Art Association has held a national juried show featuring the best in contemporary ceramics. This biennial exhibition (with a minor hiccup during COVID) explores contemporary ceramics, from functional vessels to extraordinary sculpture, and...
A Special Reception for Ed Curtis
After a remarkable 50-year career with Memorial Health—18 of those years as President and CEO—Ed Curtis is retiring. On Thursday, March 20th, friends, colleagues, and guests gathered to honor his leadership and legacy at a special reception held at the newly named...
Feel the rhythm of sensational strings at Serenade of Strings concerts!
Waltz into spring with Tchaikovsky's lush and powerful Serenade for Strings and William Grant Still's vibrant folk rhythms of Danzas de Panama. Yasushi Akutagawa's fiery Triptyque for Strings will captivate audiences of all ages. Join us for Serenade of Strings led by...
Copper Coin Ballet Company to Present Cinderella at UIS Performing Arts Center April 5
Copper Coin Ballet Company is proud to present its spring production of Cinderella on Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the UIS Performing Arts Center. This enchanting full-length ballet features a cast of over 75 local dancers and guest performers,...
Historic Springfield Farm Donated to Refuge Ranch
Local non-profit provides hope and healing to at risk and special needs youth through equine assisted services In a remarkable act of generosity, Refuge Ranch, a faith-based organization dedicated to providing hope and healing to at-risk and special needs youth...
Lutheran Senior Services Rebrands as EverTrue, Reflecting Continued Commitment to Aging Services and Mission
Lutheran Senior Services, the eleventh largest nonprofit aging services provider in the country, is proud to announce that it is rebranding as EverTrue. This significant change reflects the organization’s ongoing growth and deepened commitment to partnership with the...
Jim Wilson Interiors Celebrates 40 Years of Elevated Design
The 40th anniversary of Jim Wilson Interiors is a momentous occasion to reflect on the legacy of excellence in interior design that Jim Wilson has cultivated in Springfield and beyond. Since its inception in August 1984 at the Caterbury House on South Second Street,...
High-ROI Home Projects
(Family Features) Whether you’re looking to add value for potential sale or simply create a more comfortable living space, now is the perfect time to breathe new life into your home with projects that provide a high return on investment...
May/June 2024 Issue 3 Digital – Springfield Scene Magazine
Starting with this issue, we are now circulating Springfield Scene Magazine in high-resolution digital and hard copy formats. This expansion will benefit our advertisers as well as the people and events we feature. The hard copy will be on the...
Keep Up with Kitchen Trends
(Family Features) If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, you’ve probably heard cautions about avoiding overly trendy designs that can diminish your home’s value and limit its appeal to future buyers. That’s sound advice, but many of...
Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds
(Family Features) While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your...
Scott Hanson, host of the NFL Network’s Red Zone, To Be Keynote Speaker
During the NFL season, Scott Hanson is the NFL Network's Red Zone host. The former WICS-TV/Channel 20 sportscaster will be back in Springfield Monday, April 15 to be the keynote speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet. Paul...
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...
2024 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
The 32nd Springfield Sports Hall of FameInduction Ceremony WHEN: February 19, 2024 - Doors open at 5:00 p.m. WHERE: BOS Center (Bank of Springfield Center) in downtown Springfield TICKETS: $50 ($25 for Hall of Fame members) - Call Lesa Schaive at (217) 529-0008 for...
The City of Springfield Pet Adoption Event!
With the holiday season drawing near, we extend an invitation for you to join us in spreading warmth and happiness. Open your hearts and homes to a furry friend in search of love. The City of Springfield is partnering with Sangamon County...
6 Tips for Hosting a Game Day Gathering
(Family Features) Bats and helmets, sticks and pucks, a goal and a ball – whether your favorite sport takes place on a field or a pitch, the ice or the hardwood, true fans get a kick out of hosting their fellow supporters to watch the...
