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Get ready for a power play in central Iowa
Get ready for a power play in central Iowa If you are into power trips, you won’t find a better place than central Iowa.While presidential candidates lust for political power as they stomp across the...
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2015 fall calendar
2015 fall calendar AugustLet the Words Fall OutAug 24-Sep 27, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu. Interactive installation by Brytton Bjorngaard, UIS assistant professor of digital media and Springfield graphic...
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2016 fall calendar
2016 fall calendar August Washington Park Historic Photography DisplayAug 25-Sep 4, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun. Annual photo display features copies of photographs and postcards dating back to the...
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Sword play - Timing, athleticism and thinking are all part of the sport...
Sword play - Timing, athleticism and thinking are all part of the sport Springfield Fencing Club promotes Many are attracted to the sport of fencing by the love of sword play. Once you pick up a foil,...
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Cocktails for fall - Tastes change with the weather
Cocktails for fall - Tastes change with the weather When it comes to cocktails, fall is a tweener season.Not too hot, not too cold, autumn demands beverages that can, at once, warm and refresh the...
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Tune in to fall
Tune in to fall As the echoes of summer fade, autumn brings its own tune. There’s plenty of excellent live music in Springfield this time of year, from thrilling a cappella to the soulful oldies....
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The stages of fall - Autumn theater in central Illinois
The stages of fall - Autumn theater in central Illinois Fall into some great theater this autumn season. ...
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Farm history at Ryan’s Round Barn
Farm history at Ryan’s Round Barn One of the loveliest places I’ve been in some time is Ryan’s Round Barn. Located six miles from Kewanee on Route 78, the barn is about two hours north of Springfield,...
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For Rt. 66 nostalgia, visit Atlanta
For Rt. 66 nostalgia, visit Atlanta For a quick fix to get your kicks on 66, pile the family or friends into the coupe and head north to Atlanta, Illinois. Fewer than 50 miles from Springfield,...
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Drink up - Fall cocktails delight
Drink up - Fall cocktails delight Soon, but not just yet, it will be that time of year again.Summer lingers, at least for now, which is a good thing in more ways than one, especially for booze hounds....
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Autumn sounds - From show tunes to country to punk, seasonal concerts offer...
Autumn sounds - From show tunes to country to punk, seasonal concerts offer something for all tastes Does anything go together better than crisp fall weather and live music? The days of sticky, sweaty...
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Fall on stage
Fall on stage The Midwest is rife with simmering discontent and sweet poppy distractions all at the same time. Connections are missed and women have had it with the patriarchy. I’m talking about fall...
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Broom Orchard
Broom Orchard Jeff and Lisa Broom are getting ready for another busy autumn in their Carlinville orchard and Farm Market. Customers will head into the orchard for you-pick apple days beginning Labor...
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Morton, the pumpkin capital of the world
Morton, the pumpkin capital of the world For a fun fall outing about an hour’s drive from Springfield, take a trip to Morton – the Pumpkin Capital of the World. Ackerman Family Farms, LLC, located at...
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Effingham is for foodies and car lovers
Effingham is for foodies and car lovers Effingham, population 12,500, seems an unlikely locale for a renowned gourmet restaurant and perhaps the largest Corvette party in the world, but this town at...
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Fall calendar
Fall calendar Jacksonville Farmers MarketAug 24, 26, 29, 31, Sep 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, Oct 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday...
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Chiara Center awakens, inspires
Chiara Center awakens, inspires Fill your fall by feeding your spirit and experiencing joy at the Chiara Center, a scenic and inspirational site for contemplation. Hundreds of guests each year are...
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The music of fall
The music of fall Just as the changing leaves of the season provide a broad spectrum of colors to delight the eye, so do the sonic offerings available to local music fans range all over the palette of...
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Autumn onstage
Autumn onstage As the balmy days of summer recede and cooler temperatures begin to prevail, it’s traditional for the theatrical venues of central Illinois to start heating up. This fall’s stage-bound...
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The new Arch park - Springfield native contributes to the success of Arch...
The new Arch park - Springfield native contributes to the success of Arch transformation Mike Ward, superintendent of Gateway Arch National Park, says being involved in the redevelopment of the...
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