Jul 11 Friday
Oklahoma! is set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906, and follows the romantic entanglements of farm girl Laurey Williams, who is courted by cowboy Curly McLain and the menacing farmhand Jud Fry. The story explores themes of love, rivalry, and community as it culminates in a dramatic confrontation between Curly and Jud.
The Springfield Muni celebrates their 75th anniversary in presenting Roger & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rogers with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs. Original choreography by Agnes de Mille. Sponsored by United Community Bank - The Leader in Community Banking.
Jul 12 Saturday
Jul 17 Thursday
Join us for a free, family-friendly outdoor concert in front of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics—we’ll provide the vibes! There will also be food & drink for purchase.
Headliner: Lee Fields – R&B SoulThere aren't too many artists making soul music today who had a release in 1969, back when R&B was first beginning to give the drummer some. Lee Fields, however, is one such artist--or maybe he's better labeled a phenomenon. Since the late sixties, the North Carolina native has amassed a prolific catalog of albums and has toured and played with such legends as Kool and the Gang, Sammy Gordon and the Hip-Huggers, O.V Wright, Darrell Banks, and Little Royal. With a career spanning 43 years, releases on twelve different record labels, and having toured the world over with his raucous-yet-tender voice, it's mind-blowing that the music he's making today with Brooklyn's own Truth & Soul Records is the best of his career.
Event Schedule:• 6:00 PM – Lawn opens (open seating — don’t forget your chairs!)• 6:30 PM – Welcome, National Anthems and Kid’s Kickoff• 7:00 PM – Opening Act (to be announced soon!)• 8:00 PM – Lee Fields takes the stage
Come early, get comfy, and soak in the summer evening with incredible live music and community energy!
Jul 20 Sunday
Jul 23 Wednesday
Jul 24 Thursday
Headliner: Adaptivo 16 - LatinAdaptivo 16 will bring its Latin sound to Springfield from Chicago as part of this week’s Levitt Amp Concert Series.
Event Schedule:• 6:00 PM – Lawn opens (open seating — don’t forget your chairs!)• 6:30 PM – Welcome, National Anthems and Kid’s Kickoff• 7:00 PM – Opening Act (to be announced soon!)• 8:00 PM – Adaptivo 16 takes the stage
Jul 25 Friday
Jul 26 Saturday
Jul 29 Tuesday
Calling all future superheroes! Join the ALPLM’s Education Team on Tuesday, July 29th at 10:00 AM at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library for this action-packed program where young recruits will discover the traits that make superheroes so awesome — bravery, kindness, teamwork, and a desire to help others.
This is a free program, but advanced registration is required.