Ongoing
Through Jan 10, 2010 From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln’s Illinois 1830-1861 to honor the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. This interdisciplinary exhibition will explore the Illinois that Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived here. Lincoln’s Illinois traces the dynamic changes in Illinois‘ agriculture, industry and transportation that, by 1860, helped transform Illinois from a frontier region to a powerful state. Illinois State Museum, 520 Spring St. For more info, call 782- 7011
Downtown Art Walks First Thursday of every month, 5- 8:30pm, A self-guided tour highlighting local art galleries, dining and shops of Downtown Springfield. Live demonstrations and entertainment at various locations.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Every second Saturday, 10am-4pm. A fun time for children including hands-on activities pertaining to the month’s theme. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 782-7386.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May 20–Oct 28, Every Wed and Sat 8am-12:30pm. The Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by St. John’s Hospital features farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers, bakery items and original artwork. Artisan area open the first and third Saturdays beginning in June. Fifth and Adams Streets, Downtown Springfield. For more info, go to www.downtownspringfield.org.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour First Wednesday of each month, May through October. 5:30-7pm, Discover interesting facts about Springfield’s architecture. Designer Anthony Rubano leads a walking tour and discussion on architectural styles, materials and treatments. Free. Meet in front of the Lincoln – Herndon Law Office at 5:30.
Lincoln’s Pew June-September. Seven Tiffany windows illuminate the sanctuary of the church of Abraham Lincoln’s Family Pew. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. 528-4311.
March
Nunsense Mar 27-29, and April 3-5, 8pm Fri – Sat, 2pm Sun, A comedic musical about a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to bury three sisters poisoned by the convent cook. $16 adults, $15 children/seniors. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
Music at the Hoogland Mar 28, 8pm, Sea Life, Good Night and Good Morning, Sleeping Cranes, Tony Colantino, and The Dub Tones. $6. Club Room, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
Lincoln Neighborhood Tour Mar 29, 2pm, Learn about the people that lived close to the Lincolns and other residents of Springfield in 1860. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St. For more info, call 492-4241.
April
St. Louis Black Repertory Apr 3, 1pm and 7pm, A musical set in the 1950s Deep South. Young Lizzie and her family long for progress and find inspiration in their ancestor Sojourner Truth, a brave abolitionist. Free 7pm performance. Abraham
