Springfield Area Arts Council Announces a New Summer Season of “Artist in the Park”
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the Summer 2024 schedule for “Artist in the Park” in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Formerly known as “Artist on the Plaza,” this beloved program...
Grand Opening of the Newly Renovated Shea’s Gas Station
Experience the revival of a nostalgic piece of history along Route 66 in Springfield! Shea's Gas Station Museum, once a Texaco and later Marathon gas station from 1946-1982, was transformed into a world-renowned museum by owners Bill and...
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...
Local Inn Featured in Bestselling Author’s New Book
USA Today bestselling author Rachael Bloome has once again featured Jacksonville‘s Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast in her new release The Unexpected Inn. Innkeeper Gwenn Eyer says she is “over the moon with the opportunity to have...
LLCC Board of Trustees Welcomes New Student Trustee
The Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees welcomed a new student trustee on Wednesday, April 24. Braden Nicoll of Springfield took the oath of office for a one-year term as student trustee on the LLCC Board of Trustees. Nicoll, a...
LLCC College for Kids Offering More Summer Programs
Image by Daniela Dimitrova from Pixabay College for Kids at Lincoln Land Community College will offer more than 60 programs this summer from June 10-July 25 thanks to new and continuing partnerships. Most programs will be held at the...
SIU Medicine will host its 16th Annual Butterfly Release
Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 16th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. The public is invited to the...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Hosting Alumni Day on April 27
Image by ruthclark from Pixabay The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) is hosting an Alumni Day on Saturday, April 27 as part of the end-of-year Club Basketball Tournament. Twenty-three Club alumni from the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s...
LLCC Choir and Band to Perform this Spring
The Lincoln Land Community College Choir and Band invite the public to upcoming free concerts this spring on the LLCC campus at 5250 Shepherd Rd. in Springfield. The theme of LLCC’s Choir performance is, “Glory!” The choir will perform on...
LLCC Coach Ron Riggle receives 2024 NJCAA Loyalty Award
Coach Ron Riggle, Lincoln Land Community College’s athletics director and head baseball coach, received the 2024 Loyalty Award on April 17 at the NJCAA Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Coach Riggle has served as the athletics director at LLCC...
Springfield Scene Magazine Jan/Feb 2020 Issue – Digital Now Available
Springfield Scene Magazine 2020 Issue 1 (Jan/Feb Issue) is available at The Corkscrew, Barnes & Noble, Custom Cup and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. Subscribers will receive their magazine in the mail. Subscribers also...
How to Achieve Perfectly Styled Bookshelves
By Maggie York Bookshelves are one of my favorite surfaces to style but I know sometimes it can be overwhelming to achieve the look you want. They are a huge focal point in any room so it is important to get it right! Here are...
Starting a Home Remodeling Project
7 tips for choosing a qualified contractor (Family Features) Outside of the home itself, remodeling is typically one of the largest investments you can make as a homeowner. While some projects can be tempting to tackle yourself, many...
Top 6 Home Decorating Trends
(BPT) - If you’re planning to tackle a home decorating project this year, here are the top trends you should consider: 1. Marble wallpaper: A lot of the 2017 trends are about going back to classic styles, and it doesn’t get much more...
Remodel Your Way to a Bigger ROI
(Family Features) Homeowners and renters remodel, redesign and restructure their homes for a variety of reasons. Even a newly constructed dream home needs improvements over time. Common renovation projects include upgrading worn-out...
Springfield Scene Magazine Nov/Dec 2019 Issue – Digital Now Available
Springfield Scene Magazine 2019 Issue 6 (Nov/Dec Issue) is available at The Corkscrew, Barnes & Noble, Custom Cup and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. Subscribers will receive their magazine in the mail. Subscribers also...
Fall in Love with Outdoor Décor
(eLivingtoday.com) Just because the temperatures cool doesn’t mean the amount of time and attention you spend on your outdoor spaces should. Fall is the perfect time to add seasonal touches and decorations to the exterior of your home...
5 Tips to Get Your Home Winter-Ready
(Family Features) As the days get shorter and the weather turns chilly, it's time to prepare your home for the winter months ahead. Because your home will likely require extra maintenance to keep it in shape throughout the winter,...
5 Tips for Protecting Your Outdoor Space in the Offseason
(Family Features) Regardless of the climate you live in, protecting your patio furnishings and accessories during the colder months is crucial to maintaining a beautiful and functional outdoor living space. Protective outdoor covers can...
6 Must-Know Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends
(BPT) - Many homeowners today wonder how they can turn their bathrooms or kitchens into something worthy of making the rounds on Pinterest or Instagram. As more people want to give their home a personal and stylish touch, home decorating and interior...
