


Carriage House set for SPT fundraiser on Aug. 24
SPRINGFIELD — The iconic Barney Estate Carriage House inside Forest Park will be home to one of Springfield Preservation Trust’s biggest fundraisers in just a few days.

The Big 3: Three songs to help sunset summer
I always hated the “back to school” commercials in early August because it felt simultaneously premature and a harbinger of summer vacation’s conclusion. It’s that weird line in the sand where, as a youth, you just want to grasp onto the last remnants of the season...What I’m watching: a mostly fantastic ‘Fantastic Four’ movie
The fact that the three most recent live-action superhero movies have been good, let alone that Marvel has put out two solid showings in a row has made me very excited for a resurgence in the genre.

Indie Soul Festival returns with genre-spanning vision
SPRINGFIELD — For its 17th year, the Springfield Indie Soul Festival will offer a “powerful day” of live music, Black entrepreneurship, literature and cultural cuisine for thousands of people.

What I’m watching: ‘Superman’ soars back into theaters
I know it seems like we get a new Spider-Man, Batman or Superman every few years, but I am pleased to say I think the newest version of “Superman” is here to stay.