Randy Eccles

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Michal Dawson Connor performs his arrangement of spirituals that he has researched from the era of American slavery Feb. 28 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. He joins Community Voices to share his passion, reflect on his time performing in "The Lincolns of Springfield" here, and share how the Los Angeles wildfires affected him. Connor has published a book on his research, The Slave Letters. Randy Eccles: This is Community Voices on 91.9 UIS.

Jan 10, 2025 | nprillinois.org | Randy Eccles

Mark Barlo and Joe Wallace found each other musically through DIM Art House leading to the formation ofIllinois Department of Sound. The result plays in a unique genre of music that has them seeking collaborative art partners. YouTube channel

Oct 9, 2024 | nprillinois.org | Randy Eccles

Jerry Nowicki and Jennifer Fuller of Capitol News Illinois discuss how the organization started helping replace the loss of print statehouse reporting and how they have expanded into providing multimedia news to supplement government coverage in Illinois media. Government & Politics journalismstatehouse

Sep 18, 2024 | nprillinois.org | Randy Eccles

Dr. Deborah Brothers, Professor of English atLincolnland Community College talks banned books, and a special event at LLCC Sept. 25. Lincoln Land Community College’s Department of English and Humanities is hosting Lit Fest, a series of live author readings, panel discussions, interactive workshops and a vendor fair, Sept. 25 through Oct. 3. Lit Fest is being held to recognize Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, 2024, and October’s National Book Month.

Sep 5, 2024 | nprillinois.org | Randy Eccles

Max Beckman talks about his appearance at UIS Date Night and his music with Waxwell Weckman and others. For the Sept. 13 Date Night event, features an electric bass quintet in a way you might not imagine. From his bio for the event: Springfield native Max Beckman started playing violin at the age of three at the Fleming Academy of Performing Arts.