Saturday
14
Apr
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
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
Just Kick It Coed Kickball Tournament
Event Time: 8am- 4pm
Dates: Sunday, April 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Strafford Sports Complex
Admission: $200 a team. Each team must consist of at least 10 players (minimum 3 female 7 male). Making the cost $20 per player. This includes a t-shirt for each player. Payment and registration is due by May 5th. If registration is received after t-shirts will not be guaranteed the day of the event.
This event is a coed kickball tournament benefiting the Arc of the Ozarks No Limits summer camp. This tournament will take place May 19th at Strafford Sports Complex. Check-in will start at 8am with games beginning at 9am. Please visit the Arc of the Ozarks website for more information!
http://www.thearcoftheozarks.org/
(417)864-7887
Gloria Deo Academy 4th Annual Garage Sale
Event Time: 7am- 2pm
Dates: Friday, April 13, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Glendale Christian Church,2110 S Blackman Rd, Springfield, MO 65809
Admission: Free!
***HUGE GARAGE SALE*** - April 13 & 14 from 7 AM- 2 PM Gloria Deo Academy at Glendale Christian Church (2110 S Blackman Rd, Springfield, MO 65809) is hosting their fourth annual garage sale! Please come and peruse a large selection of gently used items from clothing and shoes to small home appliances and decor! You don't want to miss this blowout event! -
417-379-5430
Health, Wellness and Safety Expo
Event Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: E-Plex West and Center Wing at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 301 North Grant Ave. - Springfield, MO 65803 -
Admission: This event is free and open to the public. The Southwest Missouri Office on Aging requests that people bring spare change to help support its home-delivered meal program.
Care Improvement Plus invites Springfield-area seniors to the Health, Wellness and Safety Expo. Hosted by the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging, this event offers seniors a direct link to community resources that promote healthy, independent living for senior citizens, their families and caregivers. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive free health screenings including shingles vaccinations, cholesterol screenings and diabetes testing. Additionally, there will be live entertainment, a talent contest, cooking demonstrations, a safety seminar, foot clinic and free use of mobility devices.
(314) 707-4599
Drury Panthers Baseball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury University vs William Jewell College
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Into The Woods
Event Time: varies
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
A childless baker and his wife swindle, steal from and lie to Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack. All this to break a witch's spell responsible for their childlessness. Everyone's wish is granted, but in Act 2, our fairy tale characters begin to feel the repercussions of their fulfilled wishes, realizing that what you want is often more than you bargained for. Featuring Kim Crosby!
http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Illinois State
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Sight & Sound-Joseph
Event Time: Call or check website for details
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, December 29, 2012
Location: Sight & Sound Theatres, 1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy, Branson
Admission: Call for details
Soar with Joseph as his inspiring story unfolds in front, beside and even above you. With innovative dream sequences, lavish Egyptian staging, colorful characters, live animals and memorable songs, this energy packed show will leave you laughing, crying and uplifted with the life-changing message of forgiveness.
www.sight-sound.com
800-377-1277
A Night To Remember. A Titanic Musical Tribute.
Event Time: 12pm
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Titanic Museum Attraction, Branson, MoO
Admission: Call for Reservations and Pricing 800-381-7670
Titanic Branson Presents "A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to Titanic" - Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Branson - - Titanic Museum Attractions is hosting “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to Titanic,” on Saturday, April 14, the 100th anniversary of the night the ship struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Musical performances, historic ceremonies and appearances by actual descendants of Titanic’s passengers and crew will highlight the production honoring the 2,208 people aboard the ship. - - Tickets on Sale Now! - Online tickets are no longer available, - please Call 800-381-7670.
http://www.titanicbranson.com
417 334-9500
Run For A Child
Event Time: 8am - 10am
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: 1111 S. Glenstone Ave - Springfield, MO 65804
Admission: Child - $10(Advance)/$15(Day Of) - Adult - $20(Advance)/$25(Day Of)
8 AM - 5K Run - 9 AM - Family Fun Walk/Run - (Stroller Friendly) - - April 2012 will bring CASA's 4th Annual 'Run For A Child.' Run for a Child is a simple and healthy way to help make a difference in our community and help abused and neglected children throughout the Ozarks. - Run For A Child encourages participants of all ages! Participants can join in the fun by forming a team of 4+ people. Each person on a team is asked to raise a minimum of $25 that will go benefit CASA. However, participants are welcome to go above and beyond the $25 goal, as teams who hit certain fundraising goals will be awarded prizes*. (If you are unable to participate in the fundraising component, but would like to still run, you can pay the $20(advance)/$25(on the day of the event) to participate in the Run itself!) - - Fundraising is not the only part of this event. Teams will be able to participate in the Run on Saturday, April 14, at 8:00am for the 5K and 9:00am for the Family Fun Walk/Run. Although Run for a Child is all about having fun and helping make a difference in our community, we can't leave out the competitive spirit! Teams who raise the most funds will also receive recognition for their efforts! -
www.casaswmo.org
417-864-6202
Drury Panthers Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Thompson Field - Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury University vs University of Illinois - Springfield
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Time for...A Sonorous Tribute featuring Martina Filjak, Piano
Event Time: Pre-Concert Lecture 6:30 p.m.; Pre-Concert Music 7:00 p.m.; Concert 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts - 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
We round out our classical series with Brahms' well-developed and remarkable Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by Martina Filjak the most recent winner of the prestigious Cleveland International Piano Competition. In this concert we also present the unique Farewell Symphony by Haydn in which he asks the musicians to leave one by one until there is no one left. For this performance we pay tribute to those who lost their lives on the Titanic 100 years ago. - -
http://www.springfieldmosymphony.org
417 864-6683
Missouri State Womens Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Killian Softball Field
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Scrapbooking for Miracles
Event Time: 8:00am-6:30pm
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Westley United Methodist Church - 922 W. Republic Road - Springfield, MO
Admission: Pre-register - $40 - At the door - $45
100% of the money raised during the Scrapbooking for Miracles event will go towards Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to help local children with special medical needs. There will also be door prizes, free make-n-take, giveaways, and lots more from various vendors in the area.
http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/event/scrapbookingformiracles
417-882-8970
Spring Fling Wing Ding
Event Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Battlefield Mall (Southeast corner of parking lot) - S. Glenstone @ E. Battlefield Rd.
Admission: Free.
"Spring Fling Wing Ding Festival" at the Greater Springfield Farmers' Market, Battlefield Mall, April 14th offers you great family fun starting with free helium balloons for all the kids from 9am till 12pm.
http://www.springfieldfarmersmarket.com/
417-708-1909
Drury University Opera
Event Time: April 13 4:00 p.m.; April 14 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Clara Thompson Hall - Drury University - 900 N. Benton Avenue - Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: FREE
The Drury University Opera Workshop will present its annual, fully staged spring opera production.
http://www.drury.edu
417 873-7276
Sunday
15
Apr
Blue October
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central East - Springfield, MO
Admission: $27.50 and $50
Since 1995, Blue October has been a refuge for its members and fans worldwide. Over the course of five albums, achieving platinum sales with singles like “Hate Me” and “Into The Ocean,” and non-stop touring has solidified the band’s presence in the music world. The jarringly frank “Hate Me,” is one of many reasons that this modern rock outfit Blue October evolved from an intensely beloved cult band to mainstream radio conquerors. - -
http://www.gillioztheatre.com
417 863-7843
Drury Panthers Baseball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury University vs William Jewell College
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Into The Woods
Event Time: varies
Dates: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
A childless baker and his wife swindle, steal from and lie to Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack. All this to break a witch's spell responsible for their childlessness. Everyone's wish is granted, but in Act 2, our fairy tale characters begin to feel the repercussions of their fulfilled wishes, realizing that what you want is often more than you bargained for. Featuring Kim Crosby!
http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Illinois State
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Drury Panthers Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: Thompson Field - Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury University vs Quincy University
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Missouri State Womens Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: Killian Softball Field
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678