NPR Illinois is hosting National Public Radio Week
in Downtown Springfield!
Enjoy downtown in a new way -- by exploring news, ideas, and what it means to be human with WUIS 91.9FM.
Details and Ticket Information for each event can be found
here
.
Monday April 29:
- The interactive talk show The 21st with Niala Boodhoo at the Old State Capitol
- Art Show at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space - Featuring renowned Illinois artist Preston Jackson, Delinda Chapman and Marco Mulder.
Tuesday April 30:
- Basics of Podcast Workshop at the Old State Capitol
- Gala Dinner featuring Scott Simon at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum - The Peabody Award-winning correspondent and host of NPR's Weekend Edition.
Wednesday May 1:
- Stink Bug Night at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space - A local version of The Moth Radio Hour, an open-mic storytelling competition.
Thursday May 2:
- State Week Live at the Old State Capitol - Come and watch the live taping of State Week
- Forum at the Old State Capitol: Legalization of Recreational Marijuana - The pros and cons.
Friday May 3:
- Tiny Desk "Street" Concert at 5th and Washington– with Springfield’s most loved bands Jeff Williams, The Deep Hollow, Dexter Anodyne, Kate Laine, Looming Band.
