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Simon Levin will be having an 'Open House' Pottery Sale at his wood fire kiln studio. He will be sharing his passion for his wood fired ceramic pieces. Mary Rhein, Mike Gesiakowski, and Anthony Carrillo will also be featured. Fri., April 24, 4-8pm, and Sat., April 25, 10am-4pm. 10220 N. Pawnee Rd. Pawnee, Illinois
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A local author launches two space adventures—misfit crews, starship mortgages, and library inspiration. Meet Mark Susko and his expanding universe.
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Ravneet Chhokar, president of the Asian Indian Women's Organization stops by the NPR Illinois studios to share information about the upcoming AIOW Color Me Holi 5k Run/Walk. The event will kick off at Washington Park. The Holi festival celebrates spring and coming together as a community.
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Kristen Houch, in the NPR Illinois studios for a segment on Community Voices, speaks on WERQ Dance Art Studio and her pastel artwork. Her artwork can be seen at the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, Illinois Pastel Society events, and the SAA Collective Gallery.
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Comedian Cassandra Simpson is helping fill the void of comedy clubs in the area by creating Rolling Laughs. She made a stage that she can take on the road. "Actually, I decided on one of the standard, crank up, pop-up campers, I looked on Marketplace!"
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Tales of the Open Road May 9th Open Mic at The Pharmacy Gallery also Slow Art Day movement discussedTales of the Open Road: An Open Mic in Celebration of Route 66 will be an Open Mic event at The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space. This event, which encourages all to come out and participate in, will happen Saturday, May 9th from 6:30-9pm.
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After two tragedies that deeply and personally impacted and her family in ways that she could not have previously imagined; Jessica Derhake decided to pen her first book, 'Goodbye Starlight'. A book to help children and families process grief and loss of loved ones.
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Didjits are a high-octane punk rock from central Illinois. Originally active from 1981 to 1994. They are now back with Billy Fury and Beanz Decatur, and discuss their reformation. “Killboy Powerhead” is a Didjits song that covered by The Offspring; Rick Sims was a member of the band The Supersuckers for a stint.
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The show is one of the first announced for the facility since it closed last year for a major plumbing project and renovations, including new seating.
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St. Louis duo, Bruiser Queen has been a Springfield favorite. Morgan Nusbaum (guitars/vocals) and Jason Potter (drums/vocals) pack a powerful punch combining garage/raw power & nostalgic smoothness.
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Free concerts. paid artists. big impact. The Springfield Area Arts Council is hiring, and gearing up for a bigger-than-ever Levitt AMP season. Get involved and support local arts!
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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.