You can hear us weekdays 6am - 10am on 104.5 WFMB in Springfield. John Spalding...has been on the radio in Springfield for over 30 years. John's been doing the morning show on 104.5 WFMB in 1995, and he's been stuck there ever since. Michele MItchell...has been doing the morning show with John since 1998...they are the longest-running morning show in Springfield.
Michele's Before and After Carpet Cleaning Photos
I had to share these with you, because I was so amazed at the result! It's embarrassing to show you how awful the carpet was before, but look at the amazin job Peerless did...even getting red paint out.
The Weekend Marquee for August 26, 2011
by Michele Mitchell,posted Aug 26 2011 6:00AM
The Weekend Marquee is brought to you by Theatre in the Park at LIncoln's New Salem State Historic Site. Visit www.theatreinthepark.net for more information.
Healin' Home: Friday - Sunday at 8:00pm each night at LIncoln's New Salem State Historic Site's Theatre in the Park. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $7 for childen under 12. There is a free pre-show in the indoor theatre starting at 7pm. Call 217-632-5440 or 800-
710-9290 or visit www.theatreinthepark.net
Smoke on the Mountain: Sponsored by 104.5 WFMB at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors and students. Call 217-523-2787 or visit www.hcfta.org for info or tickets.
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ's: Friday 5pm - Midnight, Saturday Noon - Midnight in downtown Springfield. $5 admission for adults, free for kids 12 and under. The event features BBQ competitors and vendors, headliner Jimmy Vaughan, and other blues acts. There are children's activities Saturday. Visit www.downtownspringfield.org for a complete schedule.
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival: Friday - Sunday at the Logan County Airport and downtown LIncoln. Hot air balloons, live entertainment, wine tasting, barbecue contest, flea market/craft fair, professional wrestling, car show, carnival, and more. Visit www.lincolnillinois.com
Family Overnight Campout: Friday 5pm - Saturday 9am at Henson Robinson Zoo. www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org
Music in the Park: Sunday at Iles Park 4-7pm. Featuring Blues Revue with Mojo Cats and Justin Keterson & Mother Road Rockers. Free admission. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Oasis Bar 5th Annual Poker Run: Saturday at Oasis Bar on the square in Auburn. Sign up at 11am, poker run starts at Noon. Benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Habitat for Humanity Recycle and Shred Event: Saturday 9am - 2pm at 1514 West Jefferson. Make a donation to Habitat for Humanity and have up to two boxes of documents shredded for free by Affordable Shred. Bring old elecrtronics for free recycling. There will also be a cookout. For more information visit www.habitatsangamon.com
Waverly Old Fashioned Community Picnic: Friday Noon - Midnight Saturday 10am - Midnight at Community Park. Carnival, parade, craft sale, car show.
Taste of Beardstown: Saturday on the Beardstown City Square.
The E Buzz for August 26, 2011
More TV Time for Kardashian Family Just what we need. More of the Kardashian family. ETOnline.com reports Kris Jenner will join "The Talk" for a couple of weeks in September. When "The Talk" debuts September 6th it will look different. Leah Remini announced yesterday via Twitter she won't return and rumors are flying Holly Robinson Peete will be leaving.
MTV Video Music Awards This Weekend It could be a very big night for Katy Perry Sunday. She's the leading nomininee heading into the VMA's with ten. Adele has seven nominations. The show will not have a host this year, but it will have tons of performances including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, Adele, and more. Presenters include newlywed Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, and Tony Bennett who will introduce a tribute to Amy Winehouse. Catch the show Sunday at 8pm on MTV.
Laura Ingalls Files For Divorce This would never happen on "Little House on the Prairie." Laura and Almonzo may have had their problems, but by the end of the episode everything would be right again. Not the case in real life. Melissa Gilbert has filed for divorce from her husband of 16 years, Bruce Boxleitner. Melissa isn't the only Gilbert ending a relationship. Her sister, Sara Gilbert, best known for her role as Darlene on "Roseanne" announced the end of her relationship with Allison Adler.
Wahlberg Brothers Want You To Eat "Wahlburgers" They've been known for music, acting, and producing. Now brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg want to be known for their Wahlburgers. It's a restaurant that in Boston that will specialize in burgers...right across from an Italian restaurant they own.