The Springfield Area Arts Council Announces Grants for Individual Artists
The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its fiscal year 2024 City Arts competitive grant program, aimed at supporting individual performing, literary, and visual artists within the Springfield community....
A Review: “First Date the Musical”
By Bill Stokes, Publisher "First Date the Musical," staged at the Hoogland Center for the Arts’ LRS Theatre by the Springfield Theatre Centre, delivers a refreshingly delightful and humorous exploration of the awkwardness and unpredictability...
Titanic: The Exhibition
Titanic: The Exhibition officially opens to the public on Friday, February 16 at the Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, IL Tickets start at $29.00 for adults, with discounts for kids, seniors, military and groups Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm...
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...
5 Timeless Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Image by svklimkin from Pixabay (Family Features) On a day that signifies the importance of love and companionship, many people find it rewarding to show their loved ones just how much they mean. If you’re in the gift-giving spirit this...
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Hits a Home Run with their Concerts for Kids!
Take Me Out to the Symphony! Next week, over 5,000 students and teachers from central Illinois will experience your Illinois Symphony Orchestra led by Associate Conductor Jacobsen Woollen, performing LIVE music over two days and four...
A Review: Outraged: Terror in Springfield 1908
By Bill Stokes, Publisher The audience is transported to a pivotal moment in Springfield’s history through the eyes of Bonaparte Baker. A decade after enduring a devastating attack on his community in Wilmington, North Carolina, Bonaparte...
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...
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...
Springfield Scene Magazine Sept/Oct 2019 Issue – Digital Now Available
Springfield Scene Magazine 2019 Issue 5 (Sept/Oct 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...
Tips for Late-Summer Gardening
Top tips for late-summer gardening (BPT) - Summer may be winding down, but a new opportunity to garden is just beginning. Plenty of vegetables and flowers can be grown successfully in late summer and into fall, so it’s a great time to...
Creating a Spa Oasis
(Family Features) Transforming your bathroom into a personal home spa allows you to come home to a relaxing environment every day. By making space and removing clutter, along with adding decorative touches, you can achieve a stylish...
