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The Illinois Symphony Orchestra announces that Music Director candidate Naomi Woo has withdrawn from the ISO’s Music Director search due to her recent appointments as Music Director of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Assistant...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...
LLCC Providing Coverage of Total Solar Eclipse
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay LLCC professor will be live from southern Illinois on Facebook and broadcast on campus A total solar eclipse will be visible from southern Illinois on Monday, April 8. While the eclipse will still be visible...
Springfield is being well-represented in this year’s NBA Finals
Springfield is being well-represented in this year's NBA Finals. For the sixth consecutive year, former Lanphier High School standout Andre Iguodala is playing in the Finals (this time as a member of the Miami Heat). Brandon Myles, who...
Springfield Scene Magazine Sept/Oct 2020 Issue 5 – Digital Now Available
Springfield Scene Magazine 2020 Issue 5 (Sep/Oct) is available at Barnes & Noble, The Corkscrew and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. Subscribers will receive their magazine in the mail. To download a digital copy complete the...
4 Ways Pets Help Impact Health and Wellness
(Family Features) Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, relationships – human or animal – are as important as ever before. According to a survey conducted by the Waltham...
Energy-Efficient Ideas to Upgrade Your Home
(Family Features) Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting...
Find Inspiration in Award-Winning Home Design
(Family Features) Award-winning renovation projects aren’t just a way to identify top-notch contractors, they’re a chance for homeowners to gather ideas and learn from other home improvement success stories. One such source of...
4 Tips for Welcoming a New Dog into Your Home
(Family Features) As people continue to navigate the world of social distancing, animal shelters across the country have seen an increase in pet adoptions. People are craving connection and companionship, and few things compare to the...
On-Trend Kitchen and Bath Upgrades
(Family Features) Kitchens and bathrooms remain among the top picks for homeowners looking to upgrade because their functional contributions to the household can’t be overstated and they typically provide high return on investment. If...
Springfield Scene Magazine July / August 2020 Issue – Digital Now Available
Springfield Scene Magazine 2020 Issue 4 (July/August) is available at Barnes & Noble, The Corkscrew and our office at 1315 W. Lawrence Ave. Subscribers will receive their magazine in the mail. To download a digital copy complete...
Ultimate Upgrades
Practical tips to improve your home’s function and ambiance (Family Features) Homeowners tackling interior upgrades often focus their attention on two of the most-used rooms the in the house: the kitchen and bathroom. Tailoring these...
4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
(Family Features) Across the country, people are fostering and adopting furry friends more, with the number of animals in foster homes 43% higher than it was in 2019, according to 24PetWatch. With this uptick in fostering, potential pet...
