Co-curators of the Noir VI: The Truth art exhibit Austin Wells, and Jaliyah Ross provide information on this Juneteenth art show, which opens June 12 at the Old State Capitol, from 5-7 pm.

Dr. Krishna Taneja says, "My frameworks offer a clear map forward. MESS — Mental, Emotional, Social, Spiritual Stability — THRIVE is the next stage: building resilient individuals, communities, and systems that don't just survive, but truly flourish."

The Springfield Municipal Opera, one of the top theater organizations in the area for decades, has faced a backlash over how sexual harassment allegations made by some volunteers were handled.

Artist and Filmmaker Ash Hamilton shares some of his behind-the-scenes process of Creating a Full-Length Film, including producing, directing, casting and scouting locations. Ash also speaks to some upcoming projects.

The grandchildren of Dan and Kitty Kelly, Jan Costello and Cathie Smith, along with Samantha Tawzer bring us the history of the Kelly Brother's Circus and give information about Circus Days. June 19 and 20.

Springfield Theatre Centre will close their season with a production of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf on June 12-14 and 19-21. Craig was able to talk to director Reggie Guyton along with cast members India Pierce and Lakeia Crawford about the upcoming show and how they became involved in the production. "For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf: This groundbreaking "choreopoem" is a spellbinding collection of vivid prose and free verse narratives about and performed by Black women. Capturing the brutal, tender and dramatic lives of contemporary Black women, for colored girls... offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative dance, music and poetry."

In the studio with Avika Sharma, Ben Elven, and Jeremy Auten; part of #14204 Super SCREAM Bros. won the Robot Design Award at the Illinois State Robot Design Championship, and advanced to the international World Championship in Houston.

Ellen Wiker of Athens has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for her efforts to reduce cat overcrowding at Menard County Animal Control Shelter and other animal welfare programs in her community. (Via Katrina Steubinger, Marketing Manager, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois)

Springfield Art Association, Executive Director, Betsy Dollar and PNC Bank VP, and Director of Client & Community Relations, Jenna Wiesner give us information, tips and history of Paint The Street on June 27, 2026.

Chris Boyster, executive director for the Illinois Certification Board certifies alcohol and drug counselors and those in the substance use disorder field and helps break the stigma often attached.