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 Thanksgiving Play – UIS Theatre October 27-29 & Nov 2-4
Directed by Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson Scenic Design and Technical Direction by Dathan Powell Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists...
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...
HCFTA presents A Man of No Importance November 3-12, 2023
The Hoogland Center for the Arts is proud to present A Man of No Importance, winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. Show dates are November 3-5 & 10-12. A Man of No Importance is the second successful collaboration...
Super Foods for a Nutritious Diet
(Family Features) The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be...
Adventure Awaits with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra at Romantic Rendezvous with Music Director Candidate Yaniv Dinur and Pianist Alexander Korsantia
Rendezvous with the jazzy sounds of Hailstork's An American Port of Call and Prokofiev's vibrant Third Piano Concerto featuring world-renowned pianist Alexander Korsantia. The popular and romantic sounds of Hanson's Second Symphony which...
BlueCross BlueShield IL Working to Improve Air Quality for Club Site
Image by Myléne from Pixabay Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and National Catastrophe Solutions recently provided deep air ventilation cleaning services and the installation of HEPA air purifiers at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central...
Holiday Market & Sweet Shoppe
Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club (SCCC) will present their annual Holiday Market and Sweet Shoppe Saturday, November 11th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 2626 S. Pasfield St., Springfield, IL 62704. A Springfield tradition for over 25 years. Shop a...
LLCC to host public session with Ambassador Charles Ray Oct. 25
SPRINGFIELD – “The Future of U.S. Diplomacy,” a presentation and public forum with Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Trutter Center at Lincoln Land Community College. The public is invited at no charge. Ambassador...
Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS grants to organizations in Sangamon and Menard counties.
Image by Xenia Sarapulova from Pixabay Community Arts Access grants are given in conjunction with the Illinois Arts Council Agency. The grants provide the opportunity for local arts agencies like the Springfield Area Arts Council to distribute...
