Apr 29 Tuesday
We are excited to announce the first annual RISE Springfield Leadership Conference presented by INB!
This conference will be a full-day event designed for young professionals eager to enhance their leadership and professional skills. This event has a program full of accomplished speakers from the Springfield area that will cover a wide variety of topics that young professionals won’t want to miss!
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in the above professional development sessions, multiple networking opportunities, and more throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for attendees. The conference will conclude with a reception for young professionals to unwind and continue to build their professional connections.
Spots are limited, so make sure to register yourself and/or your young professionals today!
The Illinois Prairie Pastel Society presents its spring member show “Pastel Escapades” from march 28 – May 9, 2025 at the Chatham area public library. A free public reception with the artist will be held April 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the library. Light refreshments will be served.
Apr 30 Wednesday
May 01 Thursday
May 02 Friday
Feel the rhythmic heartbeat of Brian Nabors' Pulse and the playful energy of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G featuring 2022 Van Cliburn Medal Winner Anna Geniushene. Dmitri Shostakovich's passionate Fifth Symphony closes our season with dramatic flair!
Join us one hour before the concert for a pre-concert discussion with pianist Anna Geniushene and Music Director Taichi Fukumura. And, join us after the concert for our Play On After Party!
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director | Anna Geniushene, PianoNabors Pulse – Ravel Piano Concerto in G – Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Friday, May 2, 2025 @ 7:30 PMUIS Performing Arts Center, Springfield, ILConcert Comments @ 6:30 PM
Tickets: $65 / $45 / $30Students (Age 24 & Under): $10* Ticket prices do not include online ticketing fees.
Listen LIVE! Order your tickets through the UIS Ticket Office. Tickets may be purchased online, in person, or by calling (217) 206-6160.
May 03 Saturday
The best of a vintage & handmade shopping event Plus the fun of a treasure pickin' flea market come together at Finders Market. Chart your shopping course through 3 barns plus Lots of outdoor spaces filled with vintage and antique furniture, textiles, collectibles, architectural pieces, quality handmade goods, gourmet items, home decor, boutique clothing, accessories, Great Food Trucks and lots of fun!
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4, all teachers, teacher aids, and school administrators will receive free admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum with the presentation of a school-issued ID card or letter signed by the administrator on school letterhead.
Bring the family and friends out to the Springfield Art Association campus (700 N. 4th Street. Springfield. 62702) for this unique fundraiser.
This is a ceramic raku event. You will glaze a pot that will be fired in an outdoor kiln, and it is ready to take home that night.