Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Hosting Alumni Day on April 27
Image by ruthclark from Pixabay The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) is hosting an Alumni Day on Saturday, April 27 as part of the end-of-year Club Basketball Tournament. Twenty-three Club alumni from the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s...
LLCC Choir and Band to Perform this Spring
The Lincoln Land Community College Choir and Band invite the public to upcoming free concerts this spring on the LLCC campus at 5250 Shepherd Rd. in Springfield. The theme of LLCC’s Choir performance is, “Glory!” The choir will perform on...
LLCC Coach Ron Riggle receives 2024 NJCAA Loyalty Award
Coach Ron Riggle, Lincoln Land Community College’s athletics director and head baseball coach, received the 2024 Loyalty Award on April 17 at the NJCAA Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Coach Riggle has served as the athletics director at LLCC...
Conn’s Hospitality Group Proudly Announces the Grand Reopening of Wm Van Coffee Cafe in Springfield, IL
Conn's Hospitality Group is thrilled to invite the community of Springfield to the grand reopening of the beloved Wm Van Coffee Cafe on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at 7:00 AM. After a careful and thoughtful restoration, this historic gem has...
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Announces Changes to the Opposites Attract Performances
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra announces that Music Director candidate Naomi Woo has withdrawn from the ISO’s Music Director search due to her recent appointments as Music Director of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Assistant...
Cicadas Double Emergence of Broods 2024 Any Businesses Hosting Special Events?
As honest as Honest Abe himself, the cicada emergence in 2024 has potential to drive tourism to Springfield! Not since 1803 has there been a double emergence of broods of cicadas! And, it won’t happen again until 2245, yes! 2245!! Did you...
The Springfield Area Arts Council Presents “Friday Night Jazz & Blues”
Image by Garik Barseghyan from Pixabay April 12 - The Jaybirds April 19 - The Mark Tonelli Group April 26 - Victoria Capo Trio “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” is a renewed program that began as “Uptown Friday...
Conn’s Hospitality Group Announces Summer Events Lineup
Image by GraphicMama-team from Pixabay Introducing New Bimonthly Dog Friendly Event, Yappy Days Beginning May 1st, 2024, Conn’s Hospitality Group (CHG) will be kicking off their summer event series at Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Legacy Theatre – APRIL 20 • 7pm APRIL 21 • 2 pm
$25 ADVANCE • $30 DAY OF SHOW BUY TICKETS HERE Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – reimagined as a ballet – transports audiences into a whimsical realm where love, magic, and mischief intertwine. Set in an enchanted forest, the...
Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds
(Family Features) While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your...
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Cocktail Event Before Dinner
The 2022 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held on Monday March 7 at the Crown Plaza. These pictures were taken at the Cocktail event held before the dinner and awards. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="2" gal_title="2022 Springfield Sports...
The Leland Home – Summer Kitchen Moves to Washington Park
These videos document the moving of the Leland Home Summer Kitchen from south Wiggins street to Washington Park.
2022 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2020 Inductees)
2022 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2020 Inductees) WHEN: March 7, 2022 WHERE: Crowne Plaza TICKETS: $50. Call Lesa Schaive at (217) 529-0008 for tickets. GUEST SPEAKER: Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and current broadcaster Al Hrabosky...
On-Trend Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Deck
(Family Features) Installing or updating a deck can transform your outdoor living area. Not only is a deck aesthetically appealing, but it also allows you to create additional space for a wide range of uses, whether it’s a lively...
Springfield Scene Magazine Issue 1 January February 2022 Digital Issue
Springfield Scene Magazine 202 Issue 1 - January / February will be available at Barnes & Noble, The Corkscrew and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. To download a digital copy complete the form below. In our 1st issue for 2022 we...
5 Color Trends for a Stylish Home in 2022
(Family Features) A new year brings new opportunities to refresh your living space and add new colors into your life. These five trends are all about incorporating more of yourself and your lifestyle into your home, whether it’s answering your...
On-Trend Home Designs for 2022
((Family Features) A home design that blends multiple elements seamlessly can be both inviting and visually interesting. If you’re planning to upgrade your living space in 2022, consider incorporating materials like stone and brick,...
Clean Heat: Stay Warmer with Clean Energy
Stay warmer with clean energy (Family Features) Winter is a perfect time to think about renovations that bring coziness and warmth to your home. For homeowners who live off the natural gas line, propane is an earth-friendly option that...
Remodel with Universal Design in Mind
Family Features) Local code ensures new construction homes and renovation projects reflect the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Universal design, on the other hand, does more than make living spaces more accessible for...
Give Your Porch a Winter Makeover
(Family Features) With frigid weather and gloomy days, adding some charm and pizazz to your front porch can seem like a lost cause during the winter months. However, there are a few ways to bring a fresh, chic feel to your porch that...
