
Springfield Art Association to Hold 88th Beaux Arts Ball Saturday, November 30, 2019
The 88th Beaux Arts Ball will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. The Beaux Arts Ball is a unique, family-oriented fundraiser that honors the...

Welcome the World to Your Kitchen
(Family Features) As a physical representation of cultures and regions from around the world, food can be more than just sustenance – it can connect you and your kitchen to faraway places. Whether you have opportunities to travel the...

Craig Russo’s Latin Jazz Project Uptown Friday Night at Robbie’s Restaurant November 15, 2019
Uptown Friday Night This long-running, year-round jazz and blues live music series is held weekly at Robbie’s Restaurant on the Old State Capitol Plaza South from 5:30 to 7:30. A 50/50 raffle benefits Arts Council programming. After a...

University of Illinois Springfield Waives Application Fees for Prospective Students
Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay The University of Illinois Springfield is waiving all application fees for prospective students in an effort to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to pursue a higher education....

Veteran’s Day Salute
Image by AD_Images from Pixabay “The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated [this ground], far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here,...

Invite the Outdoors In
(Family Features) Despite the comfort and convenience it affords, modern society is contributing to a vanishing relationship with the natural environment. However, there are plenty of ways to bring nature indoors to reap the benefits of...

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Sunday, November 17th, 2019 at 3:00pm @ UISPAC
Do you remember the first time you heard “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas”? Join the celebration as Mannheim Steamroller makes history again - Celebrating 35 years of holiday magic as they bring their annual holiday tour to fans...

Spring Awakening November 15th, 2019 – November 24th, 2019 at Hoogland
Presented by STC and the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark...

Fall in Love with Outdoor Décor
(eLivingtoday.com) Just because the temperatures cool doesn’t mean the amount of time and attention you spend on your outdoor spaces should. Fall is the perfect time to add seasonal touches and decorations to the exterior of your home...

Frozen Family Fun
Kid-friendly, make-ahead meals (Family Features) As families look to incorporate more nutritious dishes into meals from morning to night, using kid-friendly recipes can help make the process easier and more fun.To help make it...