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Walt Disney CompanyThe Beyond the Mouse Podcast, a Community Voices partner, spoke to Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline about Disney100: The Exhibition, which opened in Chicago on Nov. 18 and runs through spring of 2024. Cline explained which artifacts from the Walt Disney Company will be on display and the pieces that connect Walt Disney to his Midwestern roots.For more information visit: https://disney100exhibit.com/chicago/ -
Sangamon County Animal ControlSangamon County Animal Control is the temporary homes of many animals including dogs and cats. Director Jeanne Keenan and volunteer Mike Krcil spoke to Community Voices about the need for volunteers to help provide enrichment to the pets waiting their forever homes. They also spoke about the need for pet adoptions and how all members in the home should be on board with adding a four-legged friend to the family.To view adoptable pets visit Petfinder.com.
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Yaniv Dinur, ISO music director candidate, sees music as respite to Mideast crisis, previews concertYaniv Dinur, conductor, talks with Community Voices about the Nov. 4-5 Illinois Symphony Orchestra concerts in central Illinois. He is one of the candidates auditioning this season for the full-season position. The Israeli native migrated to Michigan for university and has continued to grow through Milwaukee and New Bedford activities. -
A western-style fundraiser at the Springfield Art Association is set for Saturday
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“A Man of No Importance” will make its regional premiere on Nov. 3-5 and 10-12. The show takes place in 1960s Ireland and follows the story of Alfie, who struggles to come to terms with who he is. Director Laurie Barnes and Assistant Director Betsy O’Brien spoke to Community Voices about the show, its Irish music, and the feeling of community in the performing arts.For ticket information: https://www.hcfta.org/tickets
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“ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence” is a nationwide effort to bring awareness to the issue of gun violence through theater. The event takes places on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in the UIS Studio Theatre. Springfield Moms Demand Action founder Tara McClellan McAndrew and UIS Students Demand Action founder Jessica Green spoke to Community Voices about the issue of gun violence and what to expect at the Nov. 6 event.For ticket information: https://uispac.com/enough-plays-to-end-gun-violence/
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Jim Yale and Keith Bradbury are actors in the upcoming production of “From the Writer’s Desk, (and the Director’s Chair).” They spoke to Community Voices about the play and how its gives insight into the creative process of the late playwright Ken Bradbury and his relationship to the actors in his shows. The performance takes place on Nov. 11 at the Broadgauge in Petersburg, Ill. For more information visit: https://www.broadgauge.com/events
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Some events happen this weekend.
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Lee Malany is a person to know in Springfield, Ill. In his early years, he studied physics, engineering, and law. This led him to his many years working in government. He is also a world traveler as he has visited several countries to help displaced people by building temporary abodes. He spoke to Community Voices about his life and his philosophies that have helped guide him to where he is today.
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Currently, there are 15 pickleball courts in Springfield. Turner’s measure would increase the number of courts in Springfield to meet the growing demand.
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More than half a century later, the Northern Star at Northern Illinois University published an apology.
