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🎉 Exciting news! Tickets for our **First Night

🎉 Exciting news! Tickets for our **First Night Springfield Art Raffle** are officially on sale! 🎨✨

Enter for your chance to win a one-of-a-kind original painting by the talented Springfield artist **Felicia Olin**. 🎁

🎟 Ticket pricing:
- $10 for 1
- $25 for 3
- $50 for 6

Tickets are available:
👉 Online: givebutter.com/fns-raffle
👉 At the Springfield Area Arts Council office
👉 From any SAAC board member

📌 First Night admission is not required to participate in the raffle!

The winner will be announced at the end of First Night Springfield, and you don’t need to be present to win. Good luck, and thank you for supporting the arts in our community! 💛

#FirstNightSpringfield #ArtRaffle #SupportTheArts

🎶 Live Tonight: David Alexander Ensemble! 🎶

🎶 Live Tonight: David Alexander Ensemble! 🎶

Get ready for an evening of music with the David Alexander Ensemble this Friday at Friday Night Jazz & Blues! 🎷✨ Enjoy a captivating performance and smooth sounds, you'll be swaying to the rhythm all night long.

📅 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Boone’s, 301 W. Edwards St., Springfield, IL

🎟 Free Admission! This family-friendly, accessible event is the perfect way to spend your Friday night. Food and drinks are available for purchase, so come hungry and ready to groove!

🎵 Don’t miss it—see you there! 💙

#FridayNightJazzAndBlues #DavidAlexanderEnsemble #LiveMusicSpringfield

🎉 The schedule for First Night Springfield is o

🎉 The schedule for First Night Springfield is officially LIVE! 🥳

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve filled with amazing performances and activities. Some highlights include:
🎻 Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra
✨ Capital City Improv
🎭 The Muni
🔥 Lotus Fire Belly Dancers
🎟 Springfield Theatre Centre

📅 Check out the full schedule and plan your night: springfieldartsco.org/first-night
(or check the linktree in our bio)

Let’s ring in 2025 with the arts! 🌟 #FirstNightSpringfield #SpringfieldArts #NewYearsEveFun

Friday Night Jazz and Blues is cancelled for tonig

Friday Night Jazz and Blues is cancelled for tonight. Join us next week to enjoy the David Alexander Ensemble on December 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM!

🎉 It's Giving Tuesday! 🎉 Today, we invite y

🎉 It's Giving Tuesday! 🎉

Today, we invite you to join the movement of generosity by supporting the Springfield Area Arts Council. Your donation helps us bring creative programs to life and expand access to the arts for everyone in our community. 🎭🎨🎶

🌟 Every dollar goes toward supporting local artists, funding community programs like Shakespeare in the Park, and providing grants to other nonprofits through initiatives like our Regional Arts Partner re-granting program. Together, we can keep the arts thriving in Springfield!

💖 Can we count on your support today? Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a big impact.

➡️ Donate now: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8TKLT422QEBEN

OR check our linktree!

#GivingTuesday #SupportTheArts #SpringfieldArts

🎷 November 15, 2024: Illinois College Student J

🎷 November 15, 2024: Illinois College Student Jazz Combo

Don’t miss the rising stars of jazz, the Illinois College Student Jazz Combo led by Tyler Carpenter! 🎶 This young and talented group will leave you inspired.

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Boone's
🎟️ Admission: Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & accessible!

UPDATE Tonight, November 8, the Friday Night Jazz

UPDATE

Tonight, November 8, the Friday Night Jazz & Blues band will be the Dan Rivero Trio!🎷

The Ed Clark Trio will perform November 29, 2024

The Dan Rivero Trio is set to bring a dynamic night of jazz and blues to Boone’s. This is a performance you won't want to miss!

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Boone's
🎟️ Admission: Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & accessible!

Part 2: 🎉 What a Night! 🎉 Saturday’s cel

Part 2:

🎉 What a Night! 🎉

Saturday’s celebration was a joy from start to finish, bringing together so many talented and passionate people who make Springfield’s art community thrive. There’s nothing like seeing artists, supporters, and newcomers connecting, sharing stories, and celebrating each other's work.

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Misty Buscher for her support and partnership in making this event so special, and to Alderwoman Erin Conley for stepping in to present the awards with warmth and grace. This program wouldn't be possible without the City of Springfield's generous contributions!

A special shoutout to the Copper Coin Ballet Company for their breathtaking performance, which added a touch of elegance and inspiration to the evening. Your artistry truly brought the room to life and left everyone in awe!

The energy was incredible, and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening! Here’s to the new connections and inspirations that make our creative community shine even brighter. 🌟

#SpringfieldArts #MayorsAwardsfortheArts #CelebrateTheArts

Part 1: 🎉 Congratulations to This Year’s May

Part 1:

🎉 Congratulations to This Year’s Mayor's Awards for the Arts Winners! 🎉

Visual Artist: Robert Mazrim

Performing Artist: Timothy Crawford

Literary Artist: John Paul Jaramillo

Arts Organization: Hoogland Center for the Arts

Business Supportive of the Arts: Perspectives Art Gallery

Arts Volunteer: Jennifer Bettis

Arts Educator: Mary Kate Smith

Exceptional Arts Student: Cicely Flynn
(not pictured)

Special Recognition: Austin Wells
(not pictured)

👏 Congratulations to All Nominees! 👏

Visual Artist Nominees:
Rich Ford
Rosie Gale
Bri Skeels
Jeff C. Williams
Monica Zanetti

Performing Artist Nominees:
Reggie Guyton
Tom Irwin
Ricki Marvel
Leigh Steiner

Literary Artist Nominees:
David Briggs
Richard Opalsky

Arts Organization Nominees:
The Legacy Theatre

Business Supportive of the Arts Nominees:
Wild Rose Artisans Gallery and Boutique
Studio on the Square

Arts Volunteer Nominees:
Marianne Stremsterfer

Arts Educator Nominees:
Brytton Bjorngaard
Molly Schunicht
Sacred Heart Griffin Music Team

Exceptional Arts Student Nominees:
Charlotte Ratz

We’re filled with gratitude for everyone who came out to support the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts! A special thank you to our incredible sponsors. Your dedication to the arts made this unforgettable event possible.

We also want to thank William Richards, our official photographer, who captured each memorable moment beautifully, and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, who enchanted us with a lovely performance during the cocktail reception.

Every artist, educator, volunteer, and supporter who was recognized has contributed to the vibrant creativity that defines our city. Here’s to all the incredible talent, hard work, and passion that keep our arts community alive and growing! ✨

#MayorsAwardsfortheArts2024 #SpringfieldArts #CelebrateTheArts

🎉 Already making plans for New Year's Eve? 🎉

🎉 Already making plans for New Year's Eve? 🎉

Join us for Springfield’s biggest night of the year—the 38th annual First Night Springfield celebration! Tickets are officially on sale for an evening packed with live performances, family-friendly activities, and, of course, a dazzling fireworks show to ring in the New Year. 🎆

Get your tickets now to secure your spot at this unforgettable celebration!

hcfta.org/tickets

#FirstNightSpringfield #NewYear #FamilyFun #CelebrationoftheArts

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