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The Chicks to Play Illinois State Fair on August 22nd
The Chicks are scheduled to headline the grandstand on Saturday, August 22 during the fair's second weekend
Mar 24, 2026
New Exhibit at ALPLM to Feature History of Pillsbury Mills Site
The exhibit features tools, barrels and flour sacks from the Pillsbury Flour Mills Co., along with employee cartoons, photos of social events and a plaque honoring workers who died in World War II
Mar 11, 2026
Get Ready for the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
Springfield's most festive tradition is back! On Saturday, March 14th at the crack o' noon, the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will bring a whole lot of fun to the heart of downtown. And this year, the celebration gets an extra spark: 98.7 WNNS's Lacey & Rocki from The Morning Routine will serve as the offici...
Mar 10, 2026
Parking Fees to Begin for Hoogland Center of the Arts Shows
Metropolis now owns the ramp and those seeking to use the one next to the Hoogland will need to either register with the firm or scan a Q-R code on site. According to the Hoogland, parking rates will be $2.49 for the first hour (including processing fees), with each additional hour at $1.50. The daily maximum is $10.99...
Mar 04, 2026
Shinedown to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Shinedown boasts over 8.3 billion global streams, 4 No. 1 rock hits, 15 platinum and gold singles, and platinum or gold certification for every album in their catalog with songs like "Second Change," "Simple Man" and "Sound of Madness."
Feb 17, 2026
Illinois Native Bailey Zimmerman to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Zimmerman is a native of Louisville in southeastern Illinois. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am on Ticketmaster.
Feb 10, 2026
Matchbox 20 to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The group has earned hits in each of the past three decades including "3AM," "Push," and "Unwell". Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am through Ticketmaster.
Feb 09, 2026
Springfield's First Night Plans Announced
The Springfield Area Arts Council has announced plans for the 39th annual First Night Springfield celebration on New Year's Eve. The event is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts based in downtown Springfield. Children's programs will be held from noon to 5 p.m at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Lib...
Dec 22, 2025
Holiday Lights Parade, The Nutcracker, Skating and more for The Weekender for Friday, December 5, 2025
Looking for a little Christmas Spirit? You'll find more than a little this weekend with so many holiday events to choose from! Springfield Jaycee's Holiday Lights Parade Saturday at 5pm in downtown Springfield. Route is Jefferson to 5th Street to Monroe to 6th Street to Washington. More Info Illinois Product Holiday ...
Dec 05, 2025
Copper Coin Ballet to Offer Free Performances of the Nutcracker at ALPLM
The dates of those performances are Saturday, December 13 and Saturday, December 20 at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Each performance will be a mini-ballet experience.
Nov 25, 2025
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