Music ‘repairing the world’

Rick Recht comes to Springfield to “Tear Down the Walls”

By Patrice Worthy

Love your neighbor as you love yourself. It’s a commandment familiar to both Jews and Christians, but it takes a person of strong faith to both talk the talk and walk the walk. Ri

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Feature | Tuesday, November 25,2008

Holiday calendar

The holiday season is in full swing. We hope this compilation of Springfield area events and activities will help you find some fun and your place in the life of the city. — Patrice Worthy, calendar editor

By Patrice Worthy

Ongoing Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed The American Red Cross Meals on Wheels program has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers during the holiday season. The American Re

Visual Art | Wednesday, November 19,2008

Springfield is stepping up

Dance contests bring old school and new school together

By Patrice Worthy

In Detroit, it’s called the social. In Dallas, it’s called the swing. But in the Land of Lincoln, it’s called stepping. From 9 p.m.-3 a.m. on Nov. 22 at the American Legion #809, 18

Music | Wednesday, August 27,2008

The symphony season

For butterfly lovers and Lincoln buffs

By Patrice Worthy

The upcoming season upholds the standard of excellence the Illinois Symphony Orchestra has made a Springfield tradition. One of ISO's most popular events is the Pops in t