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...
On-Trend Ways to Refresh Your House in 2025: 3 trends for improving home design and function
(Family Features) Whether you’re looking to simply refresh your living space or planning a major home renovation, staying current with design trends not only enhances comfort and style but also boosts your house’s value. As modern home design continues to...
4 Tips for a Fresh Start in 2025
(Family Features) Moving from one year to the next is a perfect opportunity to think about the new chapter you want to write for yourself. It’s a time to celebrate your wins, identify your growth opportunities and define the goals you want to accomplish. This...
Applications Open for the Regional Arts Partner Grant (RAP) FY25
Image by Nat Aggiato from Pixabay The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the FY25 Regional Arts Partner Grant (RAP). Previously known as Community Arts Access, this regranting program provides project-based...
Pretty Woman The Musical February 21 @ 7:30 PM @ UISPAC
Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan...
How to Plan for Retirement
(Family Features) Being financially secure in retirement starts while you’re still working. Because you likely don’t want to remain in the workforce forever, creating a plan can help ensure you’re confident in living comfortably in retirement when the time...
Flavorful Snacks Packed with Lean Protein
(Family Features) Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining healthy habits. Based on Mintel’s 2025 Global Food and...
Engineering Springfield’s Legacy: A Conversation with Sergio “Satch” Pecori
By Bill Stokes Seventy years ago, Hanson Professional Services Inc. began its journey in Springfield, Illinois, as a modest engineering firm. Today, it stands as a national leader, with 28 offices and over 600 employees. Sergio “Satch” Pecori, a cornerstone of the...
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...
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...
