
Capital Area Concert Band: A Half-Century of Musical Harmony Through the Ages
The group photo was taken by Band member Harry Hild50th Anniversary logo designed by Laurie MortonSpringfield's cultural heartbeat, the Capital Area Concert Band, is poised to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, marking a milestone that speaks volumes about the...

Giselle by Grand Kyiv Ballet April 5, 2024 @ UISPAC
Giselle is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a broken heart when she discovers the truth about her lover’s identity. The ballet is...

Mar/Apr 2024 Issue 2 Digital – Springfield Scene Magazine
In our 2nd issue of 2024 we feature a young man with exceptional musical talent, Jake Woollen. He is the Associate Conductor for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Conductor of the Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra, Music Director of the Springfield Choral Society, and...

LLCC Ag Hosts National Conference and Excels in Competitions
Lincoln Land Community College hosted the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference March 11-14 at its campus in Springfield for nearly 500 students and advisors. Eleven LLCC Ag students earned awards in the competitions. The...

A Seasonal Spring Surprise
(Culinary.net) You can almost feel spring in the air, and with the warmer weather comes delicious, delectable foods. From casseroles to fresh fruits and wholesome vegetables, a change of season offers something to look forward to for...

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake March 22, 2024 @ UISPAC
Experience the legendary! Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only as a part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile and immerse yourself in...

LLCC Foundation Board welcomes three new members; elects officers
The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Board of Directors welcomed three new members, elected new officers and recognized outgoing board members at a recent meeting. The following are new members of the board: ...

The Springfield Area Arts Council Presents “Friday Night Jazz & Blues”
Image by Garik Barseghyan from Pixabay The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the March 2024 roster for “Friday Night Jazz & Blues,” hosted by Boone’s in downtown Springfield, IL. March 8 The House Trio...

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...