Saturday
24
Mar
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
Bass Pro Shops(r) Spring Fishing Classic
Event Time: Call for details
Dates: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Bass Pro Shops(r) Outdoor World(r), 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
SIX by SIX Challenge
Event Time: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Dates: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Legacy Trails Neighborhood - 3158 W Volunteer Way - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: FREE! Come out and Volunteer Ages 16+
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO is working with multiple organizations, individuals, and businesses to complete SIX homes between March 1st and May 20th. This will ensure that those SIX families will be moved into their new homes before June 1! - - Habitat for Humanity has many avenues to help with the SIX BY SIX Challenge for individuals 16+ and we would love to have you join us. This project will only has a 1000 volunteer spots to be filled, spots are filling up quickly, so contact us to save your spot on this amazing set of builds! To sign up or for more information on these opportunities simply call 417.829.4001 and ask for Tommy or email tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.org -
http://www.habitatspringfieldmo.org/get-involved-habitat-for-humanity-springfield-mo/six-six/
417.829.4001
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
"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
Trading Hands Kids Sale Spring/Summer Event
Event Time: Thurs/Fri 9am-7pm Sat. 9am-2pm
Dates: Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex
Admission: Free admission and parking everyday
A children's consignment event. Everything for babies to teens at a fraction of retail! Toys-clothes-baby equip & furniture-books-dvd-and more!
www.tradinghands.net
417-429-0223
Ozark Regional Lily Society Bulb Sale
Event Time: 10am-4pm
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Botanical Center Meeting Rooms - 2400 S. Scenic - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: Free!
American, Asiatic, Oriental, Martagon and more! Lily bulbs purchased and planted now will create a beautiful flower display in mid-summer.
417 891-1515
Drury Panthers Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Thompson Field - Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury Unversity vs William Jewell College
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Springfield WolfPack
Event Time: 7:05 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Mediacom Ice Park - 635 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: call for details
Springfield WolfPack vs. Mid Missouri Outlaws
http://www.springfieldwolfpack.com
417 831-0548
Tumbleweed Book Launch and Graffiti Party
Event Time: 2pm - 4pm
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: The Coffee Ethic - 124 Park Central Sqare - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: Free
Former resident and popular romantic suspense author Heather Huffman returns to Springfield to host signature "Leave Your Mark" Graffiti Parties. Join Heather at the incredibly cool and socially responsible coffee shop The Coffee Ethic on March 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate her new release, TUMBLEWEED, a romantic adventure of new beginnings. - Springfield and the nearby Ozarks hold a special place in Heather’s heart and also serve as the inspirational setting for TUMBLEWEED. Autographed copies of all of Heather's books will be available for sale.
http://heatherhuffman.net
636.751.9588
I'll Fly Away 80th Birthday Celebration
Event Time: 7pm-9pm
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Neosho Civic Center - 308 W Spring St - Neosho Mo 64850
Admission: $15.00 Advance Purchase - $20.00 at Door - SEATING IS LIMITED
Join the Chuck Wagon Gang and the Missourians in a historical concert event as they celebrate the 80th birthday of the song "I'll Fly Away". Hosted by the Brumley family, this once in a lifetime event is not to be missed.
http://illflyawayfoundation.org/ifa-birthday-celebration/
888-462-6718
Discover the Dinosaurs
Event Time: Fri 12:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Springfield Expo Center - 635 E Saint Louis St - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: Adults : $15.00(12yrs & older); Children:$10.00 (2-11yrs); Seniors:$10.00 (65+); Children under 2 free - -
*Admission includes entrance to the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, DIno Theater, Dino Coloring Station and Scavenger Hunt. - Other attractions require separate tickets. -
http://discoverthedinosaurs.com/Events/springfieldmo.html
417 864-7333
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Creighton
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Challenge the Links
Event Time: 7am-10am
Dates: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: 3700 E. Millwood Drive Ozark Mo 65721
Admission: Pre Entry: 5/10k Run: 20.00 - Enter online or at Ridge Runners Sports Springfield MO - Day of Entry: 5/10k Run: 25.00 - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15
Millwood Golf and Racquet Club is proud to announce our first ever annual run here at the Club and even more honored to be sponsoring our friends of the Victim Center of the Ozarks. - - We will be hosting three different categories for all age groups, fitness levels and in...terest. For those who are out supporting their runner or just want to enjoy the view we will have a 1 mile walk that will accompany the same trail as the run. For those with a more competitive edge we will be featuring our timed 5k and 10k runs.
www.ozarkraces.com
4178894200
Sunday
25
Mar
Drury Panthers Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Location: Thompson Field - Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury University vs Rockhurst University
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Evita
Event Time: 2pm
Dates: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Location: Vandivort Center Theatre
Admission: Call for details
Winner of the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical. Broadway's hit rock opera of sweeping grandeur and romantic passion, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentinean president Juan Perón. Immensely popular with ordinary Argentineans (but equally despised by the middle class and powerful factions in the army and political circles) Eva Perón rose from obscurity to political power and was eventually considered the spiritual leader of the country. Featuring such memorable songs as "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," "Oh, What a Circus" and "High Flying, Adored," Evita creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the women herself. -
Discover the Dinosaurs
Event Time: Fri 12:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Location: Springfield Expo Center - 635 E Saint Louis St - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: Adults : $15.00(12yrs & older); Children:$10.00 (2-11yrs); Seniors:$10.00 (65+); Children under 2 free - -
*Admission includes entrance to the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, DIno Theater, Dino Coloring Station and Scavenger Hunt. - Other attractions require separate tickets. -
http://discoverthedinosaurs.com/Events/springfieldmo.html
417 864-7333
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Sunday, March 25, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Creighton
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Tuesday
27
Mar
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dates: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Kansas
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Jim Gaffigan: The White Bread Tour
Event Time: 7pm
Dates: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Location: Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 John Q. Hammons Pkwy.
Admission: Orchestra/Mezzanine Balcony $49.75, Petite Balcony $39.75 (additional fees may apply)
Jim Gaffigan's clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today; he's known for many appearances on "Letterman" and "Conan" and roles on television, in film and on Broadway.
Wednesday
28
Mar
Quizical at the Q
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Location: Q Enoteca Wine Bar - 308 West Commercial - Springfeild, MO -
Admission: FREE
Come out to QUIZICAL at the Q!, C Street’s ultimate game show starring the affable host Joe Terry! Great questions, music, libations, prizes and fun for all await at this weekly, not to be missed, event. -
Just Between Friends
Event Time: Wed, Thurs 9-8 Fri 9-6, Sat 9-3
Dates: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Remington's in Springfield - 1655 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: $3 Wednesday only - Benefits the Breast Care Fund at CoxHealth
Just Between Friends is Springfield's favorite children and maternity consignment sales event. You can find everything you need for your children at a fraction of retail. Clothes, toys, games, furniture, outdoor toys, baby equipment.
www.jbfsale.com/springfield
417-693-8696
BÉLA FLECK & THE ORIGINAL FLECKTONES
Event Time: 7:30pm
Dates: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Admission: $25 - $35
Keyboardist Howard Levy rejoins Fleck, Wooten and Wooten to reform the original line-up of the Flecktones – a cosmically inspired team that returns to once again realign the molecules of the musical universe
www.HammonsHall.com
417.836.7678
Thursday
29
Mar
Evita
Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, March 29, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Vandivort Center Theatre
Admission: Call for details
Winner of the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical. Broadway's hit rock opera of sweeping grandeur and romantic passion, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentinean president Juan Perón. Immensely popular with ordinary Argentineans (but equally despised by the middle class and powerful factions in the army and political circles) Eva Perón rose from obscurity to political power and was eventually considered the spiritual leader of the country. Featuring such memorable songs as "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," "Oh, What a Circus" and "High Flying, Adored," Evita creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the women herself. -
Friday
30
Mar
Annual Queen City Egg and Keg Hunt
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, March 30, 2012 - Friday, March 30, 2012
Location: University Plaza Hotel - 333 John Q. Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO
Admission: ;$10 per person in advance; $15 per person the night of the event
It's an event for the entire family.You'll find food, drinks (for those over 21), music, and a chance to win fabulous prizes hidden in plastic eggs. One lucky hunter will find the "golden egg" with a gift certificate from Radford Jewelers-a prize valued at $200! Another lucky winner will find the hidden keg generously donated by Wil Fischer Distributing (must be 21 to claim). Tons of hidden eggs will contain other valuable prizes! Proceeds benefit NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Southwest Missouri. - - The event begins at University Plaza Hotel where participants will be given a downtown area map with hints to discover hidden egg sites and the keg site. - Using cunning clues, armed with diagrams and the aid of a flashlight, the race will be on as hundreds of Easter revelers flock the downtown area in search of the valuable eggs (and a keg) cleverly hidden in Springfield's hottest Friday night spots. -
417-864-7119
The Color Purple
Event Time: 8pm Mar 30, 2pm and 8pm Mar 31
Dates: Friday, March 30, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Admission: $10 - $45
Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg.
www.HammonsHall.com
417.836.7678
Laugh Out Loud for Feathers & Fur
Event Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Dates: Friday, March 30, 2012 - Friday, March 30, 2012
Location: Central High School, 423 E. Central, Springfield MO 65802
Admission: Adults $10 - Children $7 - Children 6 & Under are FREE!
Laugh Out Loud for Feathers & Fur will be a night filled with laughter as everyone delights in a comedy hypnosis show performed by Branson performer, Jecobie Roberts. There will also be raffle tables with items and gift certificates from supporting area business (an up to date list of items available for the raffle can be found on the event's Facebook page *link below). All proceeds from the night’s event will benefit these three organizations and the wonderful work that they do! - - Tickets are on sale NOW at Ultimate Pet, Sunshine Animal Hospital, and Springfield Veterinary Center. You can also contact any of the three organizations involved to purchase tickets or Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event! - - If you would like more information about donating, volunteering or attending the show please feel free to contact Erica Woolman, Fundraising Coordinator at E.Woolman@live.com Tell all of your friends and family! You don't want to miss this event!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laugh-Out-Loud-for-Feathers-and-Fur/223541944407280?sk=wall
417-521-4800
Carmen
Event Time: March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and April 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, March 30, 2012 - Friday, March 30, 2012
Location: Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central East - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: call for details -
Seville, Spain is the setting for SRO’s spring opera, Carmen. The beautiful and fiery gypsy returns to win the love of Don Jose, an inexperienced corporal, and then turns to the bullfighter, Escamillo, in Bizet’s adored tale of tempestuous love, mutiny and murder.
http://www.gillioztheatre.com
417 863-7843
Dove Brothers Concert
Event Time: 7pm
Dates: Friday, March 30, 2012 - Friday, March 30, 2012
Location: Macedonia Baptist Church
Admission: Free
Enjoy a night with Southern Gospel group, the Dove Brothers.