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Arts & Life

'Rock The Arts' Event Pairs Music And Art In Springfield

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Rachel Otwell

Published July 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM CDT

An event featuring art, music, and kids activities tomorrow (Saturday 7/26) will highlight the need for support of the arts from the community. The Prairie Art Alliance's Gallery II, located in Springfield's Old State Capitol Plaza, will have art on display and right outside musicians will perform. Rachel Otwell recently spoke with planners of the event, musician Chris Maxey and Prairie Art Alliance interim executive director Jennifer Snopko:
CLICK HERE for more information about the 'Rock The Arts' event tomorrow from 4pm to 10pm on the Old State Capitol Plaza and the Prairie Art Alliance's Gallery II in Springfield .