Baseball: A Watercolor Exhibit Featuring James Fiorentino & Rod Buffington
The Springfield Art Association presents a one of a kind baseball art exhibit featuring the work of 2 notable artists who have established themselves as accomplished watercolor artists nationwide. The exhibit is open to the public starting July 12th through August...
“Friday Night Jazz & Blues” July 2024 by Springfield Area Arts Council
Image by Alexander Lesnitsky from Pixabay The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the July 2024 roster for “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” concerts, located at Boone’s in downtown Springfield, IL. July 5 Soul FieldJuly...
Neuhoff Concludes Divestiture of Radio Group
Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership, the parent company of Neuhoff Media-Springfield, LLC and Neuhoff Media-Bloomington, LLC has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of WFMB-AM/WFMB-FM, WCVS-FM, WXAJ-FM and...
History Comes Alive Summer Experience Returns for a 15th Season Started May 31 – August 5, 2024
The 15th Annual History Comes Alive summer experience is kicking off in Springfield, Illinois! Starting Friday, May 31 through August 5, 2024 Abraham & Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time. Meet the Lincolns at...
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Appoints Taichi Fukumura as Music Director
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) proudly announces the appointment of Taichi Fukumura as Music Director, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Fukumura emerged as the unanimous choice of the ISO’s search committee, board of directors, musicians, audience members, and...
Visit Springfield Presents the 2024 Art Glass Adventure Summer Scavenger Hunt
In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site, Visit Springfield commissioned local artist Mario Clarke to create 120 beautiful glass...
May/June 2024 Issue 3 Digital – Springfield Scene Magazine
Starting with this issue, we are now circulating Springfield Scene Magazine in high-resolution digital and hard copy formats. This expansion will benefit our advertisers as well as the people and events we feature. The hard copy will be on the...
Women for Women Grows Annual Grantmaking to $65,000
Giving circle awards two grants to local charities SPRINGFIELD, IL – Continuing its mission to engage women of all generations in the power of community philanthropy, Women for Women announced its 16th annual round of grants. The 2024 grants,...
Springfield Area Arts Council Announces a New Summer Season of “Artist in the Park”
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the Summer 2024 schedule for “Artist in the Park” in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Formerly known as “Artist on the Plaza,” this beloved program...
Grand Opening of the Newly Renovated Shea’s Gas Station
Experience the revival of a nostalgic piece of history along Route 66 in Springfield! Shea's Gas Station Museum, once a Texaco and later Marathon gas station from 1946-1982, was transformed into a world-renowned museum by owners Bill and...
2023 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
The 31st Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony WHEN: February 20, 2023 WHERE: Crowne Plaza TICKETS: $50. ($25 for Hall of Fame members) - Call Lesa Schaive at (217) 529-0008 for tickets. GUEST SPEAKER: Deon Thomas, Associate Director for Development -...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 1 – Jan 2023 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2023 Issue 1 is our first issue of the year. The digital version is available to download. In this issue we present: Wedding Scene - We present the amazing photography of 3 wedding photographers and 2 of their...
7 Garden Growing Basics for Beginners
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a...
LLCC Police Department Swears in “Pawfficer”
LLCC Police Officers Tammy Baehr and Scott McDermand with Pawfficer Ember at her swearing in ceremony Ember serving as campus outreach and therapy dog SPRINGFIELD — Ember, the new outreach and therapy dog at Lincoln Land Community College,...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 6 – Dec 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 6 is our last issue of the year. The digital version is available to download. In this issue we present: Casey Acree - An elite athlete that has become a CF champion Tim Crawford - Playwright, Actor and...
2022 Frostbite Festival Run
The Frostbite Festival runs on the first Sunday of December each year. Below is a link to photos taken on Washington Street about .8 mile into the run. The 2 mile and 10 mile events started at 9:00 a.m. Dec. 4th. This is the final race of the season for the...
Creatively Configure Interior Spaces with Sliding Bypass Doors
(Family Features) Customizing interior spaces to suit your unique needs can be easy and economical with a solution like versatile sliding bypass doors. If you want to create a multi-functional living area, save space, allow more privacy...
High-ROI Home Upgrades to Improve Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a first impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are willing to spend...
Be Ready for Winter Weather: 5 Tips to Prep Your Home for Cold, Wet Conditions
(Family Features) Americans should brace for a potentially cold and wet winter, according to NOAA and this year’s Farmer’s Almanac Winter Outlook. That means now is a perfect opportunity to think about preparing your family and home for...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 5 – Sep/Oct 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 2022 Issue 5 September/October digital version is available to download. In our 5th issue for 2022 we present: Diane Rutledge Damien Kaplan Other Features: HomeScene - An Executive Luxury Home Events and more... To...