Power of the Purse – Mercy Communities
For more than two decades, MERCY Communities has been helping homeless and at-risk families take meaningful steps toward independence. On the evening of Thursday, April 24, 2025, that mission was celebrated in grand style as the nonprofit hosted its annual Power of...
Friends of the Farmers Market Brunch – June 8 – 11:30 – 1:30 @ Union Square Park
On June 8, DSI is bringing together local chefs and drink providers for our first Farmers Market Brunch. Sourcing products from the Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by HSHS St. John's, with live music from Footprints with Virgil Rhodes and lawn games from the...
Saturday Night Fever Gala
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras hosted their lively annual Gala on April 26 at the Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel. Guests gathered for an evening filled with music, dancing, and celebration in support of the ISO’s ongoing...
New Era of Leadership Announced for Springfield Fire and Police Departments
By Springfield Scene Staff Springfield is entering a new chapter in public safety leadership with the announcement of key promotions in both the city’s Fire and Police Departments. Mayor Misty Buscher has recommended Assistant Fire Chief Nicholas Zummo to become the...
LLCC student Mary Wichman wins gold at Illinois SkillsUSA Competition
Lincoln Land Community College student Mary Wichman, of Chatham, took home the gold medal in baking and pastry arts from the 2025 Illinois SkillsUSA Championship held April 24-26 in Peoria. The win qualifies her to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and...
Seeking An Upward Thermal A Three Woman Exhibition May 2 – 31, 2025
M. G. Nelson Family Gallery at the SAA The Springfield Art Association is excited to present the exhibition, “Seeking An Upward Thermal”. Birds seek rising pockets of warming air, soaring upwards on the current. These thermals lift and support flight. Like these avian...
Artscene by Gus Gordon – Cindy Sinclair
10 Questions with Cindy Sinclair Where might we have seen you or your work? Currently, I’m a stage manager for live network television specials and awards shows. I’ve worked on American Idol, the Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes, American Music Awards, Academy of...
Springfield Catholic Charities 2025 Annual Fundraiser
Springfield Catholic Charities will be hosting its Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall, 2200 Meadowbrook Rd. in Springfield. Event tickets are $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight and include hors...
A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup
(Family Features) Chasing away those final cool days in the spring can be done in a cinch: just turn classic chicken noodle soup into a fresh, lemony meal. This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a...
CCI presents Anything for a Dollar May 03, 2025 @ 8:00 PM @ Hoogland
Capital City Improv in collaboration with Zwie Dumm Present: Clownprov / Anything for a Dollar A chaotic, clown-fueled night of improv, curveballs, and one-dollar deals. First Half: Clownprov Watch our improvisors enter the stage...
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...
Andre Iguodala, Four Time NBA Champion – Retires
Springfield native and Lanphier High School alum Andre Iguodala recently announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the NBA. Paul Wappel, who writes feature articles for Springfield Scene Magazine, interviewed the four time NBA champion and...
The “Muttcracker” Comes to Springfield
The Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG) is proud to partner with WILD Canine Rescue to bring the “Muttcracker” to Springfield. The “Muttcracker” is a popular social media campaign among the dance community and local animal shelters to...
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 turning to...
5 Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free
(Family Features) Naturally curious, many pets sniff and explore other animals and objects, unaware they may expose themselves to potentially harmful parasites and conditions. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100...
5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining
(Family Features) Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door – literally – and head outside to...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 3 – May/June 2023 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2023 Issue 3 is available to download. In this issue we present: Mayor Misty Buscher Rotarian Barb Malany Artscene - Mary McDonald and Betty Ring Other Features: Homescene - The Dana Thomas Home in all its glory! 7...
How Climate Change Impacts Birds, Their Feeding Habits and How to Help from Home
(Joan Casanova) Bird feeding is a common practice in the United States, with more than 59 million Americans participating, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. In addition to providing aesthetic and recreational benefits,...
Budget-Friendly 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...
7 Budget-Friendly Gardening Hacks
(Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. Fun, frugal and environmentally...
