Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Joey McLaughlin chats with Michelle Ownbey from the Illinois Times on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.

Illinois Times weekend entertainment report – Michelle Ownbey – 217-726-6600 x139 – 217-553-4629 (cell) – direct – 217.679.7806 – https://www.illinoistimes.com/

Pillsburied: Multiple Resurrections Opening Reception
FRIDAY: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (on display through Sept. 26)
The result of an open invitation for artists to create a work of art using objects from the Pillsbury site or inspired by the ruins of the Pillsbury plant. Opening reception includes exclusive screening of video footage shot in inaccessible and upper stories of the Pillsbury factory and a chance to win one of 10 tickets to a “secret world of Pillsbury” walking tour by curator Robert Mazrim.
SAA

Fae Propaganda Art Show III: Autumn Court
SATURDAY: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
A fantasy-themed art show and Renaissance Faire featuring more than 30 artists and vendors, theater performances, knights in armor – costumes are encouraged. Free and family friendly.
Union Square Park

“A Dream of Trees and Starfields” Opening Reception
SATURDAY:12-5 p.m.
Ben will have his ink and pencil drawings and watercolors on display for the first time. He will give a talk about his art at 2 p.m. and play a musical set at 3 p.m.
Perspectives Art Gallery, Petersburg

LOCASH
SATURDAY: 8 p.m.
People magazine called them “country music’s iconic feel-good duo.”
BOS Center

Rockballet
SATURDAY: 8 p.m.
A fusion of classical ballet and rock music, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Influenced by Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour, the theme is sequenced in three parts, classic rock, 80s/90s fusion rock and modern rock.