Arts and Culture

Holiday in the City: Bringing Holiday Spirit to Downtown Springfield

The Grand Illumination on Nov. 28 kicks off Holiday in the City – a five-week celebration of the holiday season in Springfield.

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Westcott Gala features keynote by the great-granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright

Celebrating 20 years, the Westcott Gala on November 21 will feature Melissa Galt, the great granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Equality Springfield’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

On Nov. 20, Equality Springfield will host its annual Transgender Day of Remembrance at First Baptist Church of Springfield.

Crafting for a Cause: Turning creativity into compassion

Craft Shows for a Cause hosts craft marketplaces to support local nonprofits and craft vendors, including Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show on Oct. 25 and 26.

Urbana is ready to ‘Let the Ghoul Times Roll’

Let the Ghoul Times Roll is an annual Halloween-themed gathering in downtown Urbana set for October 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.

A scare actor gets her makeup done before the haunt opens.
PHOTOS: Ready to scare, Face Your Fears Hotel of Terror reopens for 2025 season

Face Your Fears Hotel of Terror has won numerous awards, including the Highest Rated Haunt in Ohio, Scariest Haunt in Ohio, Best Ohio Haunt, Scariest Building,  and Goriest Scene for their "Chainsaw Murderer."

Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest draws in large crowds of jazz and blues fans.
3 questions with Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest producer Richard Carey

"The downtown area of Springfield just lends itself to a kind of jazz and blues feel and a vibe. Another city might be looking more at rock and roll. Another city might be more inclined to have a country music or bluegrass feel, but in Springfield, it just seems to be the right city for jazz and blues."

Torte & Iron Cafe
A recipe for success at Torte & Iron Café: The merger of three Springfield businesses

“We realized combining them into one unified concept would allow us to focus our efforts, streamline operations, and create a stronger brand."

Kayak Adventure Series Flyer for Springfield
The Great Midwestivus: Fishing tournament comes to Springfield

On June 13 and 14, over 120 professional anglers will come to Springfield for The Great Midwestivus.

Juneteenth Fatherfest 2025
Juneteenth Fatherfest returns for 20th year

“I would by no means call us experts, but the amount of time and history that we have planning this event, putting on this event, really truly benefits us in holding this every year.”

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