Weekend reads: Holiday fun in Springfield's square

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling

Today is the day, Springfield. The square downtown will be glowing with holiday cheer for the Mayor's Tree Lighting Holiday Show.

Arts writer Jeff Kessinger tells us about the live performances, free activities and the massive tree at its center in his preview story of the event.

For those who save their Christmas kicks until after Thanksgiving, it's still important to plan early. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is putting on its Holiday Matinee in December, and it's at no cost — but you need to register before the seats are claimed! Find out more in this story.

If you're more interested in hard news than nutcrackers, catch up on some of our most-read stories of the week. That includes Rance Burger's piece on a $13M project on Kearney, and a new installment in the 7 Brew coffee shop drama.

Oh, and Happy Saturday!

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