Elvis entertainers

Head out to this exciting two-day extravaganza downtown at the Hilton Springfield where Elvis tribute artists from across the country vie for $10,000 in cash prizes and a chance to compete in Memphis

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IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Oscar coverage

By Anita Stienstra

The party not to miss this weekend is the Central Illinois Film Commission’s Red Carpet Party at Capital City Bar and Grill during Oscar night, Feb. 24. Hollywood comes to Springfield. Walk the

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IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Investigating time

By Anita Stienstra

The Molly Schlich Film Series to benefit the Springfield Art Association Michael Victor II Art Library is about halfway through its 2013 run. A film of note, Safety Not Guaranteed, will be shown twice

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IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Fab foursome

By Anita Stienstra

Direct from Broadway, Rain, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand. As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles” as touted by the Associated Press, Rain

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IT Picks | Thursday, February 21,2013

Engaging ethnicities

By Anita Stienstra

A great place to take the family and immerse in the heritage and traditions of various world cultures, the Illinois State Museum holds Celebrate Cultural Diversity, Saturday, Feb. 23. From the moment

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Singing sassiness

By Anita Stienstra

If you missed The Marvelous Wonderettes two years ago when the delightful musical was as magical as the opening of the newly remodeled Legacy Theatre, you’ll be happy to know the production retu

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Laugh and learn

By Anita Stienstra

Looking for something fun for the family to do this weekend? Take the gang to KidsFest this Saturday. The Prairie Capital Convention Center will fill with games, activities and crafts for kids. For on

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Giant glee

By Anita Stienstra

The funny, award-stacked Shrek the Musical singly stomps into Sangamon Auditorium, UIS for one performance, Feb. 14. Don’t miss everyone’s favorite loveable ogres, Shrek and Fiona (Perry S

IT Picks | Thursday, February 14,2013

Turning green

By Anita Stienstra

Lincoln Land Community College’s Green Center is hosting the 10th Annual Central Illinois Composting Symposium, Feb. 20, noon to 5 p.m. in the Trutter Center. This year’s theme is Composti

IT Picks | Thursday, February 7,2013

Yoke of yesteryear

By Anita Stienstra

The University of Illinois Springfield is holding more than a dozen events in February to celebrate Black History Month. Highlights this week are a Celebration of Gospel on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p