Adam Maletich is a Springfield native, but his artistry in finger-style guitar playing is taking him around the world. He spoke to Community Voices about music, the unique art of finger-style guitar playing, and how he won an international competition.

Holiday festivities are once again coming to downtown Springfield. Executive Director of the Springfield Memorial Foundation Melissa Hansen Schmadeke and Executive Director of Downtown Springfield Inc. Kayla Graven spoke to Community Voices about the holiday activities and shopping opportunities that will be available at the two downtown events, Old Capitol Holiday Walks and Memorial Holiday Fest.

The 21st Route 66 Film Festival runs November 4-14. Laura Richter and Lana Wildman spoke to Community Voices about the film festival and the genre of films represented.

Gemma Long is the founder of Illinois Local and Erin Snodgrass if the owner of The Painted Tin Bin. They spoke to Community Voices about the upcoming Illinois Local Holiday Market on Saturday Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will feature area small businesses and holiday items for sale.

The Citizens Club of Springfield presents an event you may have missed, Homelessness in Sangamon County, with Josh Sabo, Jilnita DeLoach-Johnson, and Ricky Reese as moderated by John Kelker.

Alyssa Currie and Skip Davis of Attic Salt discuss songwriting, their first two albums, touring and what's next.

Zach Baliva is the director of the new documentary “Potentially Dangerous." He spoke to Community Voices about how his Italian ancestry inspired him to create the documentary that highlights the Italian Americans who were labeled as enemy aliens in World War II.

LJ Pemberton is the new marketing and patron relations manager for the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. She also coordinates social media for Millikin's College of Fine Arts. She spoke to Community Voices about her journey from Los Angeles to Decatur. She is also an artist and writer, and she shared what to expect in her upcoming book.

Relativity is a hard rock band that originated in Rochester, Illinois.

Scott Richardson, producer, and Betsy Buttell, director of the Legacy Theatre production of Kinky Boots discuss what to anticipate for the show that runs through October.