Springfield Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois
Springfield & Sangamon County generated $17.2 million in local tax revenue and $536.8 million in visitor spending Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today the area generated a local economic impact of $536.8 million...
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
A juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair Ranked in “The Best 200 Fine Art Shows in America for 10 Years” by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Art Spectacular is the only art fair in Springfield and Central Illinois with this distinction. MISSION: It is...
HISTORY REBORN Receives Regional EMMY Award Nomination
The SSGA is proud to announce that “History Reborn'' a documentary about the demolition and reconstruction of the Old State Capitol in the 1960s and produced locally by The Storyteller Studios, has been nominated for an EMMY at the 47th annual...
Arts Grants Available
Image by Sunmo Yang from Pixabay The Springfield Area Arts Council announces the start of this year’s COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS re-granting program. The deadline for fiscal year 2024 grant applications is Friday, September 22, 2023. Grant-funded...
“September’s Treasure: Discover ‘Fields of Gold’ Debuting on September 16 in Decatur”
"Fields Of Gold": The Incredible True Story of One Man's Rise from Barefoot Farmer to Sports Pioneer and Industrialist Who Built a Billion-Dollar Empire: A.E. Staley "Fields of Gold" had its world premiere on August 18 at 7:00 p.m. PT at the Fine Arts Theatre...
Give Your Brain a Boost: 5 ways to promote brain health
(Family Features) When it comes to staying healthy, there is a natural emphasis on physical fitness. However, it’s important to know that nurturing and maintaining brain health is also important for leading a fulfilling life. The brain is the...
Moving On the Musical September 15-17, 2023 @ Hoogland
MOVING ON is a musical and a love story – more precisely, it is a second love story – of a widow and widower who meet while visiting the graves of their deceased spouses. Since much of the dialogue is expressed in lyrics, the play contains 23...
Illinois Lottery Launches Back To School Supply Drive in Support of Education Programs – Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club Illinois Alliance
As K-12 students return to school, the Illinois Lottery is supporting families and communities across the state by hosting a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club Illinois Alliance. Adults (18+) who participate will...
Crafters’ Treasures Sale – August 25th and 26th
Image by Prinya Uechuvoranont from Pixabay Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club (SCCC) will is calling all crafters, artists, paper crafters, up-cyclers, DIYers, fiber artists, needleworkers, and quilters, to the Crafters’ Treasures...
Violins of Hope Concert September 10, 2023 (Two Shows) @ UISPAC
The Jewish Federation of Springfield is partnering with the UIS Performing Arts Center and UIS Music to bring these beautiful instruments to life in concert. A violin can inspire unmatched emotional heat and historical power. This initiative...
