Amy Lynn gives the history of the National Scholastic Art Awards Mid-Central Illinois Region and discusses the inner workings of bringing the event together for students in this region.

From remote learning to real-world storytelling, Tess Peterson is building her journalism career while spotlighting Springfield’s stories. Discover her journey and passion for connection.

Dorothy, the Scarecrow & a few surprise jitterbugs take the stage! 🌪️✨ Don’t miss SYPG’s ballet Wizard of Oz April 18–19. Follow Ella and Mary on the yellow brick road to tickets!

From Navy Band to solo “bass & spoken word,” William B. Hart blends Hendrix, Bach, bebop—and bold thoughts on AI. Hear his story on Community Voices.

Brian Blasingame speaks on his mother's accomplishments. Karen Shiman, built a coral reef by hand that is visible by Google Earth, was the first woman who worked the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and still found the time to make over 2,000 works of art. Some will be on display at the Decatur Area Arts Council.

Tickets for The Chicks will go on sale Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

Spencer and Lyndsay Stokes speak on experiences as mural artists. Their beautiful murals can be seen from downtown Springfield to the flood wall in St. Louis, as cofounders of Trackside Murals.

MindBody Martial Arts (previously PKK) located in Lake Town Shopping Center since 2001. Owner, Amy Giles loves the beauty of Martial Arts. Her award winning business provides personal development programs for ages 4 and up in the community.

Shatriya Smith from the Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center gives us an update on activities to watch for the upcoming year. Arts and music programs for the kids, spoken word and poetry events for all!

Vanessa Lively of Austin, and Ben Bedford of Springfield, are musicians, songwriters, and visual artists. They perform in Springfield before the release of the album Mirroring the Wilderness.