Springfield, IL – The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) is excited to announce the launch of its silent auction for the Art of the 90s Trivia Night, going live tomorrow, September 20, 2024, at 7 AM. Open to the public, the auction offers a variety of items—many from local businesses—with proceeds helping to sustain the arts council’s efforts to bring creative and cultural experiences to the Springfield community. Proceeds from the auction directly support the council’s many programs, such
The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) and the City of Springfield are excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts: Artfully You Award Ceremony, taking place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Inn at 835, located at 835 South 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois. This special event celebrates the outstanding contributions of local artists, organizations, and businesses in Sangamon and Menard counties. Guests will enjoy hors
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the September 2024 roster for “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” concerts, located at Boone’s in downtown Springfield, IL. September 6 David Lumsden Blues Band September 20 John Crisp and his All Star Band September 13 The Kevin Hart Trio September 27 Frank Trompeter Quartet “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” is a renewed program that began as “Uptown Friday Night” and was revitalized in 2021 under its new moniker. This year-round
Springfield, IL – August 20, 2024 – Calling all 90s enthusiasts! The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated “Art of the 90s” Trivia Night. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 6 P.M. at the Ace Sign Co. Sign Museum in Springfield. Tickets are $20 per person. This nostalgic and fun-filled evening will explore how the 90s shaped the art world we know today, with questions designed to challenge even