At the corner of 11 th Street and S. Grand stands a veritable Mecca of youthful D.I.Y. culture, including all-ages music venue Black Sheep, Dumb Records, Southtown Sound Recording Studio, Boof City Skate Shop and a skateboard ramp.

We heard you, Springfield – Let Them Eat Cake! Springfield has embraced Incredibly Delicious not just for its sweet offerings, but for its savory ones too. Located in the historic Weber House, it proudly describes itself as a French Bakery and Café. Whether you’re in the mood for cakes, pastries or bread, Incredibly Delicious has you covered.

To say Lick Creek floated to the top this year would be an understatement, winning by wide margins in three separate, but somewhat related categories.

Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP, provides income tax and estate planning for closely held businesses and their shareholders, as well as individuals. Paul Schafer describes their clients as ranging from “mom and pop” small businesses to corporations doing business in multiple states.

We confess. We are not tattoo aficionados. But plenty of folks are, and readers, by an overwhelming margin, agree that New Age Tattoos is the place to go for a forever stamp on whatever part of your body you think needs one. During a recent visit, we were impressed by the friendly atmosphere and spotless surroundings.

Since first opening the doors 22 years ago, Springfield Dance has produced a myriad of talented dancers who have gone on to experience fulfilling professional careers and a lifelong love of dance. Springfield Dance has grown immensely since founder Rhonda Brinkman began operations out of a small strip mall in 1995.

Originally from another Springfield, specifically that one in Missouri, this talented guitarist, singer and songwriter has lived in Nashville, Tennessee, since 2009. He studied at Belmont University in the Music City and dedicated himself to full-time music making in February of 2016 which got him out on the road.

Find more details and gigs in our online calendar at www.illinoistimes.com.

Featuring carnival booths with prizes and candy, Halloween songs performed by the Hoogland Kids, Teens and Juniors, costume contests, haunted houses and more. Family admission: $5. Purchase tickets for games and activities. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S.

2017 marks 25 years of haunting for Terror on the Square, and they have truly outdone themselves with Terror in the Graveyard, their most intense show yet! Located just one mile north of Petersburg, at the Menard County Fairgrounds, Terror in the...

The highlight of Muni Mayhem is the “Muni Mayhem’s Mainstage Massacre,” which features a mix of spooky, Halloween-themed songs and dance. “Muni Mayhem’s Mainstage Massacre” will be performed four times nightly, from 7:15-7:45 p.m., 8-8:30 p.m., 8:45-9:15 p.

On Saturday, Oct. 28, join The Parent Place and HSHS Medical Group for downtown Springfield’s first-ever Halloween parade. The family-friendly event will feature festive lighted floats, Mayor Jim Langfelder will as Grand Marshal, and Shawn Balint and Ray Lytle as emcees.