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...
Downtown Springfield, Inc. Names Executive Director – Carlos Ortega set to take the helm on Feb. 1
Ortega, previously Executive Director of Elevate CCI, Inc., and former Peace Corps Fellow, brings with him a dynamic skill set geared towards the application and implantation of business development programs designed to cultivate economic...
Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council Sponsors Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation’s Books on Stage
The Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council (CIBCTC) and affiliated unions are partnering with Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG) to present Books on Stage at the Performing Arts Center at the University of Illinois...
Baima Family Sponsors Second Round Of Springfield Art Association Field Trips for Schools and Organizations
The Springfield Art Association (SAA), in partnership with the Baima Family, is proud to announce a second round of glassblowing field trips for 14 schools and organizations in the Springfield area. The SAA will offer free glassblowing...
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...
Springfield Area Arts Council Announces New Executive Director
After a nationwide search produced a couple dozen applicants, Springfield’s own ISABELLA SZABO will lead this 48-year-old promoter and programmer of the arts. Says Szabo, “In my role as executive director, I am dedicated to fostering a vibrant...
Visit Springfield Launches a Mobile Springfield Horseshoe Trail to Heighten Awareness of the Great Food Scene Locally
Visit Springfield, the official tourism and destination marketing organization for the City of Springfield, IL, is launching the Springfield Horseshoe Sandwich Trail on January 11, 2024! This new program aims to heighten the awareness of the...
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...
Creatively Configure Interior Spaces with Sliding Bypass Doors
(Family Features) Customizing interior spaces to suit your unique needs can be easy and economical with a solution like versatile sliding bypass doors. If you want to create a multi-functional living area, save space, allow more privacy...
High-ROI Home Upgrades to Improve Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a first impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are willing to spend...
Be Ready for Winter Weather: 5 Tips to Prep Your Home for Cold, Wet Conditions
(Family Features) Americans should brace for a potentially cold and wet winter, according to NOAA and this year’s Farmer’s Almanac Winter Outlook. That means now is a perfect opportunity to think about preparing your family and home for...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 5 – Sep/Oct 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 5 September/October digital version is available to download. In our 5th issue for 2022 we present: Diane Rutledge Damien Kaplan Other Features: HomeScene - An Executive Luxury Home Events and more... To...
Living Color: On-trend hues reflect comforting lifestyle design
(Family Features) Upgrading your home design is an opportunity to tap into new color schemes. Knowing what shades are trendy and how different hues can work together for a cohesive design is an important step in creating an attractive design...
A TableScape Celebration
“A TableScape Celebration” event was held August 26-28 at Washington Park Conservatory Exhibit Hall. The event, sponsored by the Springfield Garden Club, featured inspirational table settings by 24 members and special community guests. Those...
Hummingbird Feeding in Slow Motion
I was able to capture this video in slow motion....Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Miriam Stokes
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden (Family Features) If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be. Consider these hazards that can negatively impact the well-being of...
NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Justin Allgaier
Riverton native and current NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier took time out of his busy schedule and was in Springfield recently to help support a fundraiser for the Educational Center for the Visually Impaired (ECVI) which was also a celebration of Evelyn...
Abe’s Amble 2022
The Springfield Road Runner's Club produced their annual 10K / 5K event at the Illinois State Fair. Race Director Carrie Ward with her army of volunteers put together a successful event for about 500 participants.Click Here For Photos of the...
