Michal Dawson Connor: Echoes of the Spirit, Sacred Melodies of the Heart February 28, 2025 @ 7:00 PM @ Hoogland
In celebration of Black History Month, Bass-Baritone Michal Dawson Connor will be performing his own arrangements of Spirituals, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701) on Friday, February 28 at 7 p.m. These Sorrow Songs,...
SAAC and IDNR Host Gatsby-Themed Literary Celebration at Dana-Thomas House
Image by Gill Eastwood from Pixabay The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are thrilled to present An Evening with Gatsby, a literary celebration marking the centennial anniversary of The Great Gatsby. This...
Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 13, at 4:00 P.M.
The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 13, at 4:00 P.M. in Peggy Ryder Theatre at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. There is no admission cost, and all are welcome. The venue is...
HSHS St. John’s Foundation Gala: Miraculé 2025
HSHS St. John's Hospital Foundation presented Miraculé 2025 gala event on February 1st at the Crown Plaza. All proceeds from this spectacular event benefit HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. The proceeds will play a critical role to sustain and enhance the...
ABC’s Black Tie Event: Gala Gala
The American Business Club of Springfield celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its Charter with a series of events held over its “Legacy Weekend.” The highlight of the four days of festivities was ABC’s Gala Gala, billed as an event “so nice they named it twice.” The...
ARTSCENE: Morgan Kaplan
10 Questions with Morgan Kaplan by Gus Gordon 1. What art form are you involved in? Musical Theatre and Dance. 2. Where might we have seen you or your work? I’ve directed and choreographed musicals at The Muni, Hoogland Center for the Arts, and Springfield Theatre...
Taichi Fukumura: A Visionary Voice for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Taichi Fukumura’s journey to becoming the music director of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) is a testament to his passion, dedication, and a lifelong connection to music. In an exclusive interview with Springfield Scene Magazine, Taichi shared insights into his...
Inauguration Day by Kent Gray
BY KENT GRAY Cold weather and snow didn’t dampen the enthusiasm at America’s 60th Presidential Inauguration. President Trump and Vice President Vance were sworn in on Monday, January 20, amid a flurry of parties, receptions, dinners, and black-tie balls. The...
Spectacle of Light Concert at First Presbyterian Church
The Spectacle of Light concert featured a captivating selection of pieces, including Spectacle of Light by composer Stacy Garrop, Symphony No. 6 'Le Matin' by Joseph Haydn, and Symphony No. 39 by W.A. Mozart. The First Presbyterian Church provided an excellent setting...
Experience Decades Through Dance – A Sensory Friendly Event with Copper Coin Ballet Company – January 31, 2025 @ UISPAC
Experience the rhythm of history in a fun and inclusive way! This special sensory-friendly performance creates a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to dance through the decades! From the lively moves of the 1900s to the iconic grooves of...
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...
