LLCC Ag Club students shine at state Professional Agriculture Student contest
Seventeen Lincoln Land Community College Agriculture Club members recently competed at the Illinois Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) conference held in Normal. Fifteen members earned top rankings to advance to the national competition, which will be held in...
LLCC’s Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery to feature faculty art show March 3-April 3
The Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College will host the 2025 LLCC Faculty Art Show from March 3-April 3. The public is invited to a reception, which will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on March 6. The exhibit is open for viewing weekdays from 8...
Springfield Welcomes Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson for Public Poetry Events – March 17, 2025 @ Hoogland
Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to host Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson in several live readings and discussion throughout the Springfield community, including “Life as a Laureate” on stage at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential...
UIS Alumni Gala
The 2025 UIS Alumni Gala was held in the UIS Student Center Ballroom. The celebration honored the outstanding alumni achievements of 4 graduates. University of Illinois Alumni Achievement Award The Honorable Cheri Callahan Bustos, MA '85 University of Illinois...
Dance Through The Decades – Cooper Coin Ballet Fundraiser
Dance Through the Decades, a fundraiser for Copper Coin Ballet Company, celebrated three years of keeping the arts alive in central Illinois. Held at Illini Country Club on February 8th, attendees enjoyed live performances from the Cooper Coin Ballet as well as...
Springfield’s Economic Future: SSGA’s Bold Vision for Growth
Springfield’s Economic Future: SSGA’s Bold Vision for Growth By Bill Stokes Springfield and Sangamon County are experiencing a surge in economic development, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA). In a recent annual...
The 2025 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Reception
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2025 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame
The Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes New Members by Paul Wappel The 33rd Springfield Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) Induction Ceremony took place at The BOS Center in downtown Springfield on Monday, Feb. 17. Several hundred people attended the event. This year’s...
10 Questions with Steve Sykes
ArtScene by Gus Gordon 10 Questions with Steve Sykes What art form are you involved in? I am an actor, director, playwright and singer in the Springfield theater community. Where might we have seen you or your work? My favorite roles over the years include the Wizard...
Magical Music of Harry Potter – Illinois Symphony Orchestra March 7, 2025 @ UISPAC
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director Experience the wondrous world of Harry Potter through LIVE music!
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 “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...
Calming Color: Design inspiration for a comforting, relaxing home
(Family Features) Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home. By turning to...
5 Tips for Keeping Pets Pest-Free
(Family Features) Naturally curious, many pets sniff and explore other animals and objects, unaware they may expose themselves to potentially harmful parasites and conditions. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100...
5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining
(Family Features) Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door – literally – and head outside to...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 3 – May/June 2023 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2023 Issue 3 is available to download. In this issue we present: Mayor Misty Buscher Rotarian Barb Malany Artscene - Mary McDonald and Betty Ring Other Features: Homescene - The Dana Thomas Home in all its glory! 7...
How Climate Change Impacts Birds, Their Feeding Habits and How to Help from Home
(Joan Casanova) Bird feeding is a common practice in the United States, with more than 59 million Americans participating, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. In addition to providing aesthetic and recreational benefits,...
Budget-Friendly Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank. These 10 ideas are easy on budgets, but they...
7 Budget-Friendly Gardening Hacks
(Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. Fun, frugal and environmentally...
Spring 2023 Hummingbirds On Their Way
Image by marvinbla from Pixabay As early as February, many hummingbirds migrate north from Central America or Mexico to their breeding grounds in the southern United States. As they fly during the day, they can easily spot and stop at nectar...
