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Capital City Takeout Challenge – Support Local Restaurants & Enter for Chance to Win $1,000
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Capital City Takeout Challenge – Support Local Restaurants & Enter for Chance to Win $1,000
Hello Springfield! Purchase takeout from 5 different independent locally-owned restaurants. 1 of the 5 restaurants must be minority owned. *Minority includes: African American, Asian American or Asian Islander, Latin American or Hispanic American and Indigenous American. When: Takeout purchases must be between November 19, 2020 and December 18, 2020. *All receipts must be submitted by…
Springfield Ballet Company Announces “Through Clara’s Eyes”
SPRINGFIELD - Generations of central Illinois families celebrate the holiday season with a memorable trip to the Springfield Ballet Company's annual production of The Nutcracker. In a typical year, the Springfield Ballet Company would be diligently working behind the scenes planning and rehearsing for this year's The Nutcracker. The Springfield Ballet Company Dancers and Trainees are rehearsing…
Christmas Open House: Clover Lawn Gift Shop
Christmas Open House: Clover Lawn Gift Shop
Skip the crowded stores on Black Friday and shop local! Be the first to see the Clover Lawn Gift Shop at the David Davis Mansion all decorated for the holidays,…
Christmas Light Up Parade (Drive Through Edition!)
Christmas Light Up Parade (Drive Through Edition!)
An annual tradition and the favorite of many, but to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, this year's event will look a little different. All of the floats will be positioned throughout Chautauqua Park and participants will drive through the park to view the lighted displays. The park will be open from 6:00…
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