Wednesday
22
Feb
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
Thursday
23
Feb
College Night at Discovery Center
Event Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Thursday, February 23, 2012
Location: Discovery Center - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $5
Don't be embarrassed about wanting to have fun at Discovery Center, join friends of your age with a college ID.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
Third annual college night at the Discovery Center
Event Time: 8-11pm
Dates: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Thursday, February 23, 2012
Location: Discovery Center Springfield - 438 E. St. Louis St. - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $5 per person with college i.d. - $2 HighWire bike tickets
You’ve heard about it, but have never checked it out. Here’s your chance! Discover downtown Springfield. - - Five Pound Apparel, Big Whiskeys, The Cup, and Springfield Cardinals will be on site with discounts, food, and much more! - - Come to the Discovery Center to explore, discover, and maybe learn something new. It’s not just for kids!
http://www.facebook.com/events/374999792510929/
(417) 862-9910 ext. 713
Saturday
25
Feb
"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
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
Friday
02
Mar
WoodShop Artisans 10 Year Celebration
Event Time: 6-10pm
Dates: Friday, March 02, 2012 - Friday, March 02, 2012
Location: 324 S Campbell Springfield MO 65806
Admission: Free
Come celebrate ten years with us! - - WoodShop Artisans has been in business for 10 years thanks to the support of our customers, designers, friends and family and we want our community to help us celebrate! - - We'll be hosting a showcase at 324 Downtown (324 S Campbell) in Springfield on March 2 from 6-10 p.m. so please come by and see us. - - We'll have a fully functioning Murphy bed for you to try, a rare Bloodwood "butterfly" table, 2 chairs that reconfigure in imaginative ways, a unique bookcase titled "collapse", and a stunning bar that features stonework by Freddie Flores. - - There will be a cash bar. We hope to see you there! - - ~ Jason and Angela Frantz - http://www.woodshopartisans.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/316527208399869/
417-379-2229
Saturday
10
Mar
Wednesday
14
Mar
Pi Day
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Location: Discovery Center - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Join us for a celebration of circles! Explore circumference, diameter, volume, cylinder races, circle art and more! General admission applies.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
Friday
16
Mar
Saturday
17
Mar
Citizen Science Globe at Night Project
Event Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - Saturday, March 17, 2012
Admission: $5
You must have attended a training session before you are allowed to participate in the Guided Instruction Workshop. Participants will caravan to Observatory in Marshfield, MO to see the constellations at a different view point. Observatory is not usually open to the public so a great opportunity. Pre-registration required by Friday, March 16th and prior training workshops required.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
Sunday
18
Mar
Art and the Animal
Event Time: 1-4pm
Dates: Sunday, March 18, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: 511 N. Pike - Located North of the down town Bolivar square. By the Dunnegan Manson and located blocks away from the historical Dunnegan Park, by CMH
Admission: Free. Donations appreciated
Our final year of the exciting exhibit, Art and the Animal. Captures the beauty of animals threw a verity of mediums. Such as sculptures, oil, acrylic, and water color paintings. Featuring over 50 different artists.
417-326-3438
Thursday
22
Mar
"Molly" Brown Gallery Exhibit Now Open at Titanic Branson
Event Time: 9:00am-Close
Dates: Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Location: Titanic Museum Attraction - 3235 W 76 Country Blvd - Branson, MO 65616
New! Exclusive! "Molly" Brown Gallery Exhibit - Now Open at Titanic Branson! - - For the first time, an entire gallery will be dedicated to one of Titanic's most popular, colorful passengers: Margaret "the Unsinkable Molly" Tobin Brown. You'll see personal possessions, rare never-before-seen Molly Brown photographs, and priceless costumes Debbie Reynolds wore in the 1964 MGM hit movie musical, The Unsinkable Molly Brown. - - The Margaret Brown Exhibit is made possible through an exclusive arrangement with the Titanic legend's great granddaughter, Helen Benziger. - - - For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670. -
http://www.titanicbranson.com
800-381-7670