the HOT LIST

seven things we can’t stop talking about this month

1.

Hot Well-Seasoned New Bite

Ready to join in on the fun? Plan your day at Artsfest now.

When: May 6–7

Where: Historic Walnut Street Tickets: $5 tickets at the gate Go to springfieldarts.org/artsfest for tickets and more information.

3rabiana, the new Arabian food truck in Springfield that’s slinging shawarma pitas

2.

Hot Saturday Morning Hotspot

The Kona snow cone truck at Sequiota Park, where greenway runners and cyclists land for a mid-trek pick-me-up

3.

Hot Pocket

Homemade brown sugar and cinnamon toaster pastries from Architect Coffee

4. Hot Ticket

Chicago on May 6 at Hammons Hall for a taste of Broadway, baby!

5. Hot Swirls and Twirls Springfield Ballet’s Performance of The Wizard of Oz, May 5–7

6. Hot Lifesaver for Frazzled Moms

Pools open around Memorial Day—just in time to entertain all those bored, sweaty kids who just got out of school for the summer maps. For a less overwhelming task, each map is a curated selection of a few of the sculptures included in this year’s display, to check out a few pieces in your free time.

7. Hot Shot

Practicing your drive at Horton Smith Golf Course with a $9 bucket of balls