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The Hoogland Center for the Arts is excited to present the smash hit musical HAIRSPRAY.Sophie Carpenter, who plays Tracy Turnblad, and Matt Woodson, who plays Link Larson are excited for everyone to see this production! Remember to buy your tickets directly from The Hoogland website for best price and to avoid problems with third party sellers.
FAE FOLK ART FESTIVAL brings us Folklore Fantasy Art Puppetry and more! We talk with Bri Skeels and Cee Jones give info on the Saturday, Sept., 12th event at Union Square Park in downtown Springfield.
Neill Dresen Booked bands like Los Lobos, Black Flag, Reverend Horton Heat, and The Wailers at Donnie's Homespun, Springfield and Decatur locations. Now he brings Decatur RHYTHM AND BLUES IN THE PARK.
Wild Rose Artisans Gallery and Boutique. Monica Zanetti Reed Bring Dance and Art to Downtown Springfield ALL MOVES WELCOME All Moves Welcome to Le Esquina Movimiento, a pop-up dance party!
Hear Songs from Tom Irwin and His Sing Along Book for Kids at Downtown Discovery Day in Jacksonville, Illinois. This event starts at 11am and goes to 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 12 on the Jacksonville Square.
What can the Declaration of Independence teach us about labor, free speech and voting rights today? Illinois 250 explores the history—and the unfinished work of democracy. In partnership with Illinois Humanities.
From a Chatham kitchen to 10 million monthly visitors, Kasey Schwartz built AllThingsMamma.com into a thriving recipe business—and has learned how to adapt as the digital world changes.
Brandy Apgar and Christy Freeman Stark with COMPASS FOR KIDS speak on the history and impact of this educational resource for underserved kids. BACK TO SCHOOL BRUNCH and volunteering opportunities.
Seth! Leary built a wee art house called 'Gallery 1624'. It's located at 1624 Holmes Ave. for those who want to take a little look. He was inspired by one that he saw in a Chicago neighborhood.
Copper Coin Ballet Comapny’s Rockballet returns Sept. 12 with an all-Prince program, live music and dance under the stars at Springfield Muni Opera. Purple Rain, anyone?
She trained from sunrise to midnight to make history. Meet Brittany Apgar, a founding Women's Pro Baseball League player inspiring the next generation in Springfield.
Discover a different approach to health care. Dr. Hossain Mesbah explains how direct primary care puts patients—not insurance paperwork—at the center of medicine.
How did the Declaration of Independence shape Native American history? Author Kimberly Sigafus explores resilience, truth, and inclusion in America's story. This Illinois 250 episode is produced in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
From Underground Railroad quilt codes to the Black Panther Heritage Trail, learn how Illinoisans are preserving Black history for future generations in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
The U.S. story is written on Illinois roads. Discover the National Road, Route 66, and the highways that shaped a nation in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
Illinois' music tells the story of our state. Discover how French Creole traditions, folk music, and river culture have helped shape Illinois and America for 250 years.Episode two of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
Illinois 250 wants your story. Discover how 'Illinois Voices 250' is preserving the thoughts of everyday people for generations as America marks its anniversary. Episode one of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
From handwritten notes to instant invoices: see how AI is transforming small business. Catch Adam Gurski’s live demos are June 10–11, with more to come.
A unique Illinois program helps incarcerated mothers stay connected to their children through family visits, crafts, meals, and love.
Levitt AMP Springfield concert series kicks off the 2026 season. Bella Szabo provides some attendance tips.
