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Springfield Theatre CentreCraig speaks with several members of the cast and creative team about their experiences bringing 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to the stage. Shelby Bayless, co-director, speaks about her connection to the show and her time in the classroom as a teacher. Hannah Cobb and Julia Rolens speak to their characters and how the show presents challenges universal to all kids. Come relive a bit of your elementary school spelling bee with the cast April 17-19 and 24-26 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. -
Ravneet Chhokar/AIWORavneet 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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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! -
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.
