Springfield Arts Co.

Enriching the Springfield, IL area community through the arts

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SPONSORS - We can't have First Night Springfield without them!
The generosity of those listed here enable us to pay performers and light\sound technicians, and we are ever-grateful.
Please support those who support the arts.

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Virgil Rhodes brings his excellent ensemble FOOTPRINTS to Boone's tomorrow.  Please join us to enjoy the music from 5:30 to 7:30 at Friday Night Jazz and Blues.

301 W. Edwards St., downtown Springfield
No cover charge
Family-friendly
Free parking nearby
Food and drink available

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To bring attention to a statewide educational campaign addressing problem gambling, Illinois-based artists ages 14 and up, are called to shine a light on the journey from darkness to hope for individuals challenged with gambling addiction.

More here: https://t.co/T3lODOwEML

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A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.
February 10
7:30PM
LRS Theatre
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Get tickets: https://t.co/haJbkRAwOD

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ADJUNCT POLICY closes out the first month of our 2024 Friday Night Jazz and Blues concert series.  Come on out and enjoy their music!

January 28, 2024 - 5:30-7:30 P.M. - No cover charge

Family-friendly - Free parking nearby - Food and drink available

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The Village of Oak Park has issued a RFQ to professional artists or design firms to create permanent, original, exterior, public art installations to be located along Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois.

More: https://t.co/oVLua5N9ud

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Let's start both the new year and the new Friday Night Jazz and Blues series right - with the Brighton Sier Quartet. 
Join us at Boone's
January 5, 2024
5:30-7:30 PM

No cover charge
Free parking
Family-friendly
Accessible
Food and drink available

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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!

First Night Starts this afternoon with Children's Activities from 1:00 - 2:45PM at HCFTA

The ice skating rink in Union Square Park will be open from 3:00 to 6:00PM

Performances will roll out inside the Hoogland from 6:00 - 10:30PM https://t.co/haJbkRB4Eb

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First Night Springfield is TOMMORROW!

Do you have your tickets?: https://t.co/2Ak9NRLCyy

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Free fireworks spectacular at 10:00 P.M. on New Year's Eve provided by the City of Springfield as part of First Night Springfield.

People are invited to gather at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Fourth Street for the show.

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Only 3 days left before First Night Springfield returns! We're proud to bring our signature event back to the community after a long pandemic pause

We're keeping performers and audiences safe by offering face masks, hand sanitizers, and space to roam
https://t.co/kmqymUiO2q

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Ring in the New Year with David Cain, Capital Big Band, Capital City Improv, Central Illinois Irish Dancers, Mark Gifford, The Muni, Springfield International Folk Dancers, Springfield Theater Center, Zwie Damm Clowns, and more!

First Night Springfield
https://t.co/2Ak9NRMao6

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One of Springfield's most popular acts premiered - DUAL PIANO, starring Mark Gifford and Damien Kaplan are returning to FIRST NIGHT to mark their tenth anniversary!
LRS Theater
8:45 to 10:30
https://t.co/kmqymUjlRY

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Let's close out a great Friday Night Jazz and Blues year with a great band - CHRIS CAMP AND HIS BLUES AMBASSADORS. 

December 29, 2023
5:30-7:30 P.M.
No cover charge.  Food and drink available.  Free parking nearby.

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FREE AFTERNOON EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

New Year's Eve
Sunday, Dec. 31st, 2023
1:00 to 2:45 PM
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Crafts and performances.

No pre-registration required.

More info: https://t.co/OfwKBoC8fg

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Don't miss First Night this Sunday: https://t.co/2Ak9NRLCyy

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First Night tickets are available now : https://t.co/haJbkRAwOD

December 31, 2023
6:00 - 9:45 P.M.
$20/ Adults
$5 / Youths

More First Night events and information available at https://t.co/35EvSCiEHb!

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The ANGEL BROWN TRIO comes to Boone's for our penultimate offering in our live and local concert series, Friday Night Jazz and Blues.
Do join us for some pre-Christmas merry-making!
Friday, December 22, 2023
5:30-7:30 PM
301 W Edwards St
No cover charge
Family-friendly
Accessible

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I missed being at Boone's last week for Friday Night Jazz and Blues.  Did you?
Happily, we return to the venue with a superb offering - the KENNETH HUMBLE TRIO.
December 15, 2023
5:30-7:30 PM
No cover charge
Food and drink available
Accessible
Family-friendly
Free parking nearby

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The program will address issues such as how the arts enhance our community and economy, who are the arts consumers, what are the existing strengths and challenges for the arts, and what needs to be done to fully realize the arts potential in our community.

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Citizens Club of Springfield

POLICY BREAKFAST
Friday, December 15, 2023
7:30 am - Coffee Reception
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Program

Hoogland Center for the Arts
Club Room, 3rd Floor

Ring in the Holiday Season with a Program on the Role of the Arts in our Community

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The program will feature Gus Gordon, Executive Director at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, and Sheila Walk, Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council. NPR Illinois General Manager Randy Eccles will moderate the program.