SPRINGFIELD – “Midsummer, A Musical” is a breezy take on Shakespeare that is modeled after a ’90s mixtape. Love, song, and fun, with a touch of magic. It’s the first full-length musical I ever wrote,” said director Scott Frazier-Maskiell. This…

COTTAGE GROVE – Magic. Romance. Revenge. These are the elements of The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Tony Rust at Cottage Theatre. Prospero, a sorcerer-duke exiled on an island with her daughter Miranda for 12 years, seeks…

COTTAGE GROVE – From soulful originals to powerful covers, the Tappin’ Talent finale on July 23 at the Axe and Fiddle celebrated the essence of music and artistry, culminating in the crowning of its standout star. With 30 years in…

DRAIN – The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and on Saturday, tea will be served. The seventh annual Midsummer Night’s Enchanted Tea experience is set to kick off on July 19 at the Capricorn Manor – also known…

COTTAGE GROVE – The lights hit the stage at the Axe and Fiddle at 657 E. Main St. The audience hushes in the crowded bar. Anticipation builds. A talented performer gives it everything. Will this be the winner?  Emerging musicians…

SPRINGFIELD – “You have died of dysentery.”  Do you remember the classic video game, “The Oregon Trail?” The game was popularized in the 1980s and became a staple in elementary school computer labs throughout the 1990s.  The educational game of…

SPRINGFIELD – In the summer, the art walk in Springfield becomes a vibrant and exciting event. With pleasant weather and a diverse lineup of artists, it offers a great evening in town while allowing participants to get some exercise as…

COTTAGE GROVE – Are you drawn to Gothic aesthetics and tragic stories? Do you have a taste for the macabre with elements of the Victorian era? If so, you might be a fan of Edgar Allan Poe.  In that case,…