
AAHM presents 1619 the Musical by Ted Williams III January 27-28, 2024
The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum is proud to present the 1619 The Musical by Ted Williams III. The show will be presented Saturday, January 27 at 7 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 2 pm in theLRS Theatre at the...

Perspectives Art Gallery Celebrates Community Artists with “Local Perspectives” Show – January 27 – February 16, 2024
Perspectives Art Gallery, a fine art gallery in Petersburg, Illinois, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Local Perspectives Show, a vibrant celebration of the diverse artistic expressions within the community. The opening reception will...

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates More Than $1.6 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating another record year in terms of advancing economic development and partnership opportunities across the region. SSGA was formed six years ago to promote and pursue economic...

Adventure Awaits with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra at Tunes from the Toons!
Get ready for a zany adventure as your favorite animated cartoon characters come to life through music! Your Illinois Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director Candidate Yaniv Dinur will perform music from Tom & Jerry, Toy Story, The Little...

SYPG Foundation’s Cinderella Auditions on January 12
Image by Angeline 1 from Pixabay The Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation (SYPG), an organization spotlighting young talent from the Springfield area, is excited to announce auditions on Friday, January 12 for Cinderella at the Grant...

Calming Color: Design inspiration for a comforting, relaxing home
(Family Features) Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home. By...

Set the Menu for a Successful Year
(Family Features) If your goals for 2024 include a healthier lifestyle and added nutrition, your mission is likely to start with a refreshed menu. Add a few newfound favorites to this year’s rotation like wraps, salads and smoothies to...

Mania – The Abba Tribute January 18, 2024 @ UISPAC
In an exhilarating, two-hour recreation of one of ABBA’s most memorable concerts, MANIA brings to life the flamboyance of the ‘70s. This includes all of the uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs from the iconic Swedish...

Give Comfort Food Classics an Authentic Mexican Twist
(Family Features) If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking off the chill can start with a cozy blanket and comforting food that warms you from the...

DAYCO presents The Snow Queen January 7, 2024 @ Hoogland
Dance Arts Youth Company and Dance Arts Studio proudly present The Snow Queen, a contemporary retelling of the story that inspired Frozen. The Snow Queen Sunday, January 7, 2024 1:00pm3:00pm Hoogland Center for the ArtsLRS Theatre420...