Friday
24
Feb
Student Field Trips
Event Time: Daily 8 AM to dusk
Dates: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - Monday, December 31, 2012
Location: Fantastic Caverns
Admission: Child group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $6.00 - Adult group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $16.50
55-minute, all riding educational cave tour.
http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
417 833-2010
Adventure Tour
Event Time: 10 am & noon daily
Dates: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Fantastic Caverns
Admission: GROUPS ONLY, 20 MIN - 60 MAX PER EVENT. - STUDENTS GRADES K-8 - $6.00 ADULTS $16.50, TEACHERS COMPLIMENTARY
The new 2012 Adventure tour is a 90-minute a - program that includes a fossil unit at the cave's Underground Classroom and all riding educational cave tour.
http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
417 833-2010
Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic
Event Time: Call for details
Dates: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
Admission: Free
Celebrate this event with fishing enthusiasts of all ages. There will be huge savings on fishing merchandise, seminars hosted by professional anglers and much more.
www.basspro.com
417-887-7334
Ordinary Heroes: One Hundred Plus Years of Those Who Protected and Served Springfield and Greene County
Event Time: 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri and the second Sat of the month
Dates: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: History Museum for Springfield Greene County, third floor of City Hall at 830 N. Boonville Ave.
Admission: Suggested donation of $3 for adults and $1 for Children
The exhibit will showcase the heroic men and women who have protected and served the citizens throughout Greene County’s history Springfield Police Department, the Springfield Fire Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be featured. This exhibit will showcase the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of these departments.
http://springfieldhistorymuseum.org/home.htm
417-864-1976
Sky Gallery’s Arts Council Juried Members Show
Event Time:
Dates: Monday, February 20, 2012 - Monday, March 12, 2012
Location: Springfield-Branson National Airport - 2300 North Airport Boulevard - Springfield, Missouri -
Admission: FREE
Over 45 works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, photography, clay, and stone were selected for the Arts Council Juried Members Show, with all work available for purchase. A portion of all sales will benefit the non-profit Arts Council.
http://www.
417 862-2787
21st Annual BULL BLAST
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, February 24, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 3001 N. Grant - Springfield, MO
Admission: Advanced tickets are $12 for adults; $4 for children 12 and under; Tickets at the door are $15 for adults;$5 for children 12 and under
High Point Rodeo Productions presents the 21st Annual Bull Blast! Hold on tight for some face paced, wild riding action of seasoned and rookie cowboys taking on the toughest Bull stock in the Midwest. -
http://www.ozarkempirefair.com
417 833-2660
Comedy Night
Event Time: 7:30pm Dinner, 8:30pm Show
Dates: Friday, February 24, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2012
Location: Theater - Pythian Castle - 1451 E. Pyhian St. - Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: $12 per person - Show Only, $30 per person for dinner and show. Reservations required for dinner.
Enjoy nationally traveling comedians you have seen on HBO and Comedy Central at the castle every first Saturday of the month.
http://www.pythiancastle.com
417 865-1464
Saturday
25
Feb
I Love Nursing Day College Event
Event Time: 11am - 1pm
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: 4431 South Fremont, Springfield, MO 65804
Admission: Free
Meet our faculty and staff, learn about our programs and other important information that will help you begin your career as a nurse. Pizza is provided. Please RSVP by February 22, 2012.
417-820-2069
Aerial Arts Class
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Theater - Pythian Castle - 1451 E. Pyhian St. - Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: $25 per person (very limited space)
Learn aerial arts featured in many events here.
http://www.pythiancastle.com
417 865-1464
Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class -
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Hy-Vee Club Room - 1720 West Battlefield Road - Springfield, MO -
Admission: FREE
Have you signed your children up to participate in our monthly kids’ cooking club? This is a great way to get your children to try new foods while being hands-on in the kitchen! Your child will have the chance to learn about the importance on including all of the food groups in his/her diet. Please stop by customer service to register. -
http://www.hy-vee.com/stores/calendar/detail.aspx?m=2&y=2012&s=1018&event=36836
417-881-1550
3rd annual “Taste of Adventure: Great Outdoors Auction and Benefit Banquet"
Event Time: 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Remington's Entertainment Complex - 1655 W. Republic Road - Springfield, MO
Admission: $50 and available by calling the Ronald McDonald House at 417-875-3505 - -
The “Taste of Adventure” will include a full banquet dinner of wild game, including but not limited to, elk, quail, lamb and buffalo. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to taste a variety of unique cuisine. The evening will also include a silent and live auction as well as an adventure expo. The auctions will be full of equipment and trips for any outdoor excursion and the expo will include technique demonstrations and equipment training for all to enjoy and hopefully learn from! All of these elements combined are sure to make an exciting evening for every outdoor enthusiast! - -
http://remingtons.tv
417 889-6628
Brad Paisley
Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: JQH Arena - Missouri State University - 901 S. National - Springfield, MO 65897 - -
Admission: $59.75, $39.75, and $25 plus handling fees
CAMOBUNGA 2012 World Tour with very special guest - The Band Perry and introducing American Idol Winner - Scotty McCreery
http://www.missouristate.edu
417 836-7678
American Taekwondo Region 115 Championship
Event Time: See website for details
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Springfield Expo Center
Admission: See website for details
The American Taekwondo Region 115 Championship will feature competitors from across the region.
Hunt, Fish and Swap
Event Time: 9a-5p Saturday 10a-4p Sunday
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Location: 1501 E. Pythian - Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: By donation
Hunt, Fish and Swap features local, regional and national sellers of outdoor equipment and items for shooters, hunters, fishermen, hikers and all outdoor enthusiasts. - - Proceeds help The Arc purchase a wheelchair accessible van.
http://www.thearcoftheozarks.org/pages/hunt_fish_and_swap
417-864-7887
"Read Across America Seuss Science Day" presented by Mercy Children's Hospital and Ozarks Public Television
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Discovery Center - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $5
See how fun Seuss Science can be. Springfield/Greene County Library will be reading a variety of Dr. Seuss books, Discovery Center will have several Seuss Science activity stations, and the Cat in the Hat will be making an appearance.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
21st Annual BULL BLAST
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 3001 N. Grant - Springfield, MO
Admission: Advanced tickets are $12 for adults; $4 for children 12 and under; Tickets at the door are $15 for adults;$5 for children 12 and under
High Point Rodeo Productions presents the 21st Annual Bull Blast! Hold on tight for some face paced, wild riding action of seasoned and rookie cowboys taking on the toughest Bull stock in the Midwest. -
http://www.ozarkempirefair.com
417 833-2660
Taste of Adventure – Outdoor Auction and Benefit Banquet
Event Time: 4pm-10pm
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: 1655 West Republic Road Springfield, MO 65807-5700
The 3rd Annual “Taste of Adventure” to benefit Ronald McDonald House and Fellowship o Christian Athletes is scheduled for February 25, 2012 at Remington’s in Springfield. The “Taste of Adventure” will include a full banquet dinner of wild game, including but not limited to, elk, quail, lamb, and buffalo. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to taste a variety of unique cuisine. The evening will also include a silent and live auctions as well as an adventure expo. The auctions will be full of equipment and trips for any outdoor excursion and the expo will include technique demonstrations and equipment training for all to enjoy and hopefully learn from! All of these elements combined are sure to make an exciting evening for every outdoor enthusiast!
KGBX Women's Show
Event Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 3001 N. Grant - Springfield, MO
Admission: $5; children 12 and under free
Ladies day out. Shopping, guest speakers, home, health, beauty, cooking ideas and more shopping.Bring a friend or make new friends at the KGBX Women's Show. -
http://www.ozarkempirefair.com
417 833-2660
Sunday
26
Feb
Ozark Festival Orchestra concert Feb. 26 in Monett
Event Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Location: Monett City Hall Auditorium, Fifth and Bond, Monett MO
Admission: $5 for adults. Children high school aged and younger free.
Soloists Showcase concert to feature Telemann's Concerto for Two Violas and Orchestra with soloists Elizabeth Meisinger and Celka Ojakangas; Concerto for Two Clarinets and Orchestra by Stamitz with soloists Y. Anjanette Nowell and Janis Neher; Suite #1 for Small Orchestra by English composer Gordon Jacob and the Overture in D. Major by Franz Schubert in an arrangement by Thor Johnson.
417-235-3135 ext. 15
Oscar Night America -
Event Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts - 525 South John Q Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO 65806 -
Watch the Academy Awards live via KSPR telecast at Springfield's only Academy sanctioned Oscar Night America party! - This is your chance to walk the red carpet.This charity event includes a live auction, paparazzi, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. All proceeds benefit Isabel's House, a home away from home for children in crisis in the ozarks. - Benefits Isabel's House, Crisis nursery of the Ozarks. -
417-865-2273