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Fashion for a Cause

Sun., April 21, 3-6 p.m.

Danenberger Family Vineyards

12341 Irish Road, New Berlin Central Illinois

Get Tickets
$15 and up

Fundraisers and Galas

After five years, we are bringing back Fashion for a Cause!Join us we aim to enhance education, raise awareness, empower our community, and generate funds to combat cancer. Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024Time: 3-6 PMVenue: Danenberger Family VineyardsAddress: 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, IL 62670 Interested in getting involved? We're currently seeking:🥻Designers🪞Fashion Stylists💇‍♀️ Hair Stylists💄Makeup Artists🧍‍♀️Models (All heights and sizes are welcome)📸 Media (Photographers/Videographers)📰 Press (Bloggers/Writers/Journalists)🏦 Sponsors🧑‍💼Vendors👫Volunteers To register or learn more, visit www.goodnewsent.biz/fashion Let's come together and make a difference in the fight against cancer… 217-993-4998
Car showcase, meetup

Last Saturday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

Burger King

2 Corvette Dr., Litchfield Central Illinois

Free

Bulletin Board

Automobile showcase to bring together area car enthusiasts. Food and frozen drink specials inside restaurant. 217-321-4509
Spirituality Opening Exhibit

Fri., May 3, 6-9 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 6-9 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Donations accepted at door

Art & Architecture

In this exhibit, Pharmacy artists explore spirituality and its interpretations and expressions can be seen in some of their chosen media. Writing by members of the literary group, Springfields Poets & Writers, will accompany that artwork. Enjoy all that while listening to live music by Jade Duo (Matthew Miller (vibraphone) and Brant Roberts (congas/percussion). Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be available. 217-622-7903
First Friday Open Studio

First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Visit the current exhibit and visit artists at work. Ask about their work, what inspires them, and why they chose their particular medium to learn more about why artists do what they do despite the odds. 801-810-9278
Springfield PrideFest

Sat., May 18

Downtown Springfield

Downtown, Springfield Downtown

Fairs & Festivals

The gayest of days embracing diversity and celebrating the local LGBTQ community. Great entertainment, drag show, food and drinks, a fun-filled family area, youth and teen talent shows, vendors and pride merchandise. Organized by the Phoenix Center.
Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club luncheon, exhibit

Through April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club

2626 S. Pasfield St., Springfield Springfield Area

$15

Art & Architecture, Lectures & Meetings, Bulletin Board

Enjoy lunch and check out club members' items made in classes provided by the club. Creative tablescape settings also will be on display. The SCCC is celebrating 100 years. Tickets available at door or from club members. 217-891-3206
Acrylic Art Class

Fri., April 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Fri., May 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Art & Architecture

Featuring artist Lonnie Cain, Call to register. 217-528-4035
National Clydesdale Sale

Through April 20

Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free admission

Bulletin Board

The largest Clydesdale sale in the country. Visit the website for the full schedule of events. 815-247-8780
Joe Frew

Sun., May 12, 1-4 p.m., Sun., June 16, 1-4 p.m., Sat., July 13, 6-9 p.m., Sun., Aug. 11, 1-4 p.m., Sun., Sept. 22, 2-5 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m.

The Railyard

2242 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music
John Proctor is the Villain

Through April 20, 7:30 p.m.

UIS Performing Arts Center

One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$6-$14

Theater & Comedy

Alternately touching and funny, this new comedy captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury, and writing their own coming-of-age story. Winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Production of a Play. 217-206-6160
Noises Off

Through April 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 2 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
$22

Theater & Comedy

A play within a play where a mediocre theatre troupe rehearses a touring production of a romp comedy, Nothing On. Unfortunately, almost nothing goes right. Presented by the Springfield Theatre Centre. 217-523-2787
"What Art Feels Like"

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through April 27

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Art & Architecture

An opportunity to touch the art that is on display. This inclusive exhibition includes stone, ceramics, paper, fiber, painting, glass, wood and wall pieces created by artists from Illinois at California, Minnesota, Indiana, and Colorado that participants can experience through both touch and sound. The wall text and labels in the gallery are also accessible in a large-print version. 217-523-2631
"Art Mimics Nature"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 23

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

See a collection of mixed media paintings mostly on wood by Missy Block in the Underground Gallery, which is the Collective's newest exhibition space. The space is dedicated to providing an enhanced art experience by exhibiting a wide range of artists, media and styles - not only from collective members but also from other central Illinois artists. 217-544-2787
"Pathways"

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 23

SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. Fifth St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Experience the captivating beauty of blown glass artworks by Mario Clarke and oil paintings by Rick Taylor. Witness how they demonstrate different styles in the use of lines, yet converge with a similar concept, style and color palette. Sponsored by Uptown Looks. 217-544-2787
"Water, Sky, Stone, Clay"

Fridays, Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. Continues through April 27

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Art & Architecture

Enjoy the works of more than 20 gallery members. On the first Friday of each month gallery is open until 8pm. 217 622 7903
Let's Get Fit

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets

Health & Fitness, Sports

Let's Get Fit is a chair based group exercise program designed specifically to meet the needs of older adults who are looking to incorporate more physical activity into their lives. These classes consist of aerobic, strengthening, balance and flexibility exercises.Meets in person. 217-528-4035
Bingocize

Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Senior Services of Central Illinois

701 W. Mason St., Springfield Springfield Area

Bulletin Board, Health & Fitness

Join us for a unique edition of Bingo with a chance to win prizes! This activity provides fitness, bingo and social engagement. 217-503-4643
Keep It Simple Al-Anon

Fridays, 12 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

815 S. Second St., Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings

Meets in-person in the library through the south side glass doors and via Zoom. Call for more information or find other meetings on the website. 217-553-7284
Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

Mondays-Saturdays

Various locations

Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

Lectures & Meetings, Health & Fitness, Bulletin Board

Ten meetings are held in the local area each week. Five are in-person and four are hybrid of in-person and via Zoom. One meeting is Zoom only. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-891-2981
Experience, Strength and Hope Al-Anon

Fridays, 5:15 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

700 E. Spruce St., Chatham Chatham

Lectures & Meetings

Enter through the northeast door. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-494-7444
Jacksonville Speedway Races

Fridays, 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Speedway

110 N. Westgate Ave., Jacksonville Jacksonville

Sports

Classes include 360 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stock and Micros. Check the Speedway’s website or Facebook for start times. 217-371-3653
Ricarda Rosalina

Fridays, 6-9 p.m.

La Fiesta Grande

2830 Stevenson Dr., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-670-1042
Matt Eck

Fridays, 6:30-10 p.m.

Crowne Plaza Springfield

3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield East Side

Live Music

Pianist Matt Eck plays covers, including songs from the 1980s, and originals. 217-529-7777
J.C.B. Entertainment Karaoke

Fridays, 7-11 p.m.

Bald Buddha Brewing

3351 S. Sixth St. Road, #4, Springfield Southern View

Live Music

Karaoke on Friday til 11 or later. 217-679-4665
Friday Night Open Dancing

Fridays, 7-10 p.m.

Prairie Land Dance Club

650 Matilda St., Illiopolis Central Illinois

$5

Dance

An evening of open dancing to a mix of music by the DJ. You can also bring your own music. Two step, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, cha-cha-cha, line dancing, ballroom styles, flow dancing. 217-413-8646
Karaoke

Fridays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Foxhole Pub N Grub

511 Broadway St., Lincoln Central Illinois

Live Music

217-651-8111
The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
Art in the Park

Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

Art & Architecture

Join Lincoln Home staff in the Visitor Center for fun, hands-on activities including print making and drawing. Plus, enjoy a brass quintet at a Around the Town concert at 2pm. 217-492-4241
2024 Table Setting Luncheon

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club

2626 S. Pasfield St., Springfield Springfield Area

$15

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board, Food & Drink

Celebrating 100 yearsKeeping Crafts AliveSpringfield Ceramics and Crafts Club is excited to celebrate 100 years as a leader in the arts & crafts community and charitable programs, by hosting a luncheon and craft exhibit. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or from club members. Members items made in classes provided by the club will be on display. Creative tablescape settings will be on display continuing our annual tradition.
Annual SXS Fun Run

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.

Locals Bar

609 Douglas St., Pawnee Central Illinois

$20

Fundraisers and Galas, Bulletin Board

UTV “side-by-sides” and other vehicles welcome. Registration starts at 8:30am. Annual ride departs Locals at 10am and goes to Waverly, Palmyra, Girard, Farmersville and back to Locals. Prizes at each stop. Music by Wolf Crick Boys from 6-9pm at Locals. Proceeds benefit Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. 217-646-8013