Brett Turner

If it's the first fall Saturday in October and the leaves are hitting the ground, it also means chalk art is on the sidewalks and scarecrows are hanging around in downtown Springfield.

High Street United Methodist Church will offer “Love Letters” to the local audience for its monthly Sanctuary Series performance on Sunday.

Standup comedy will conquer all on Thursday when the Club Kuss series opens its season.

As far as the demand to hear the music and experience the style of Cher, “The Beat Goes On” as far as Lisa McClowry is concerned. That’s what local audiences can experience in her show coming to Urbana’s Gloria Theatre.

As far as the demand to hear the music and experience the style of Cher, “The Beat Goes On” as far as Lisa McClowry is concerned.

The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra (SSJO) will open its 2024-2025 season honoring the music of two genre giants with a play on one of William Shakespeare’s famous phrases: “To Be or Not to Bop: The Music of Dizzy and Bird.”

The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra (SSJO) will open its 2024-2025 season honoring the music of two genre giants with a play on one of William Shakespeare's famous phrases: “To Be or Not to Bop: The Music of Dizzy and Bird.”

Tim Rowe has spent nearly 60 years in the performing arts in Springfield, from performing onstage to behind the scenes directing and building sets to serving as the organizer of one of the city’s signature entertainment series.

You can’t ignore politics, elections and candidates during this time of year. There is an alternative with a classic 400-year-old take on the theme of power.

Krissy Brown has had nine different job titles in her 11 years with the Springfield Arts Council (SAC). On Nov. 1, she reached the top, taking over as the organization’s executive director.