Sunday
06
May
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
"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
O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Event Time: Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-3:30pm
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Sunday, May 06, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 3001 N Grant Street - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: Advance Tickets: Adult- $16; child- $8 (3-12 years) - Gate Tickets: Adult- $18; child- $10 (3-12 years) - Two-Day Passes: adult- $32; child- $16 (3-12 years) - - Children under three will be admitted free with paid adult - - Advance discount tickets are available at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts, Price Cutter Supermarkets and www.4WheelJamboree.com
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals® will roar into the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds with a MONSTER of a 4x4 weekend for the entire family with more than 1000 4-wheel drive vehicles.
www.4WheelJamboree.com
317-236-6515
WATERCOLOR NOW! 2012
Event Time: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:00 – 5:00; Thurs 9:00 – 8:00; Sun 1:00 – 5:00
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Sunday, July 08, 2012
Location: Springfield Art Museum - 1111 East Brookside Drive - Springfield, Missouri 65807
This member’s invitational exhibition will showcase work by members of the Watercolor U.S.A. Honor Society (WHS). The exhibit will feature 67 works by 67 artists from across the country painting in aqueous media.
http://www.springfieldmo.gov/art
417 837-5700
Friday
11
May
Public Gardens Day
Event Time: 10am - 3pm
Dates: Friday, May 11, 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: Botanical Center and Gardens - 2400 S. Scenic - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: Free!
Celebrate the beauty of Springfield's Botanical Garden. Opening day of the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House and Japanese Gardens open for free. Tram tours and activities throughout the garden.
417 891-1515
Saturday
12
May
Springfield Indian Artifact Show
Event Time: 8am to 5pm
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Remington’s Event Center - 1655 W. Republic Rd. - Springfield, Missouri 65807
Admission: Adult $4, Children 12 & under free
Over 170 - 200 tables displaying arrowheads, stone axes, pipes, ancient pottery, bone and shell items. Collectors from 8 states will be buying, selling, and trading artifacts. Authenticators will be on hand to certify artifacts for a small fee. - - You are welcome to bring your artifacts in to sell or have identified. We also buy collections. Contact Stephen Burks for more information. - - Table Information: Eight foot tables are available @ $35 per table for dealers and $25 per table for display only collectors. Security is provided on Friday night for all display tables.
http://www.ozarksarrowheads.com/springfield-show/2012-springfield-indian-artifact-show
417-619-3269
Robot Workshop
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Discovery Center - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO 65806 -
Admission: $20 member child/parent duo plus cost of All Terrain Robot $35. - $25 non-member child/parent duo plus the cost of All Terrain Robot $35.
Robot Workshops continue to be a great learning adventure for both parents and children. Both parent and child will work closely with Discovery Center staff to build a functional robot, All Terrain Robot (8+). Learn about following technical directions, plus how gears, circuits, and other mechanical parts work together. These are very popular classes and usually fill fast. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
Saturday
19
May
Young Sprouts in the Garden
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: The Botanical Center - 2400 S. Scenic Avenue - Springfield, MO
Hands on crafts and activities for kids!
http://www.parkboard.org
417 837-5711
Discovery Center Science Behind Hitting & Pitching
Event Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - Springfield Cardinals Training Facility - 955 E Trafficway - Springfield, MO -
Admission: $30 - non-member $25 Member per person. This price includes a ticket to May 19, 2012 Springfield Cardinal's vs. Tulsa game at 6pm.
What do pitcher's wind-up, curveballs, fastballs, the batter's ability to determine when to hit the ball, and finding the sweet spot all have in common? SCIENCE - the real excitement behind the game of baseball!! Come learn how science makes baseball one of our favorite pastimes. Get a chance to meet a few of the Springfield Cardinals players and coaching staff.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
Last Dinner served on the R.M.S. Titanic at the Tower Club
Event Time: 5pm-10:30pm
Dates: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: 21st & 22nd Floor - Hammons Tower - Tower Club - 901 E. St. Louis St. - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $99.00 inclusive per person (includes gratuities and taxes) - Price includes dinner, shuttle and entrance to the Titanic Museum. - Reservations required. Call 417-866-4466.
ALL ABOARD! WHITE STAR LINE CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO COME ABOARD THE R.M.S. TITANIC! A SIX COURSE DINNER AT THE TOWER CLUB AND SHUTTLE TO THE TITANIC MUSEUM IN BRANSON IS SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 AT 5PM. THE MENU IS THE EXACT MENU SERVED THE LAST NIGHT BEFORE THE TITANIC SANK. WE WILL THEN TRANSPORT YOU TO THE MUSEUM FOR THE TOUR. IF YOU SURVIVE THE SHIPWRECK, WE SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE TOWER CLUB AT 10:30PM
http://www.towerclubspringfield.com
417 866-4466
Free Motorcycle Show
Event Time: 12pm - 3am
Dates: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Location: 5484 West Sunshine Street Brookline STA, MO 65619
Admission: Free admission to motorcycle show. To get into the outdoor concert there is entry. More details about ticket prices on the website.
Are you ready for the rock festival you wont ever forget! Springfield’s 1st Annual Rock-N-Rubber will feature dozens of bands, the hottest motorcycles and choppers from around the area. Amazing national rock acts, local and regional rock bands as well as the motorcycle show! - - Get your tickets early for this all ages show. This show is a 2 day event starting on Saturday May 19th and going strong until Sunday May 20th. Gates open at 10am and the show starts at noon each day. Liquor will be served on Sunday. - - Check out the website for more info! - http://rock-n-rubber.com/
2012 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House
Event Time: 9am- 5pm
Dates: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Location: Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305
Admission: Free
The 2012 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House is scheduled May 19 and 20. This free, family oriented event is expected to draw spectators from all over the region. - - All of Whiteman’s aircraft will be on display to include the B-2 Spirit, A-10 Thunderbolt II, Apache Ah-64 Delta Longbow helicopter and T-38 trainer jet. Oscar-01, the only missile alert facility ever built on a military installation will be open for tours each day.
www.wingsoverwhiteman.com
660-687-6439
Tuesday
22
May
RACE: Are We So Different?
Event Time:
Dates: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Location: Discovery Center - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Looking through the eyes of history, science, and lived experience, RACE: Are We So Different? explores similarities and differences among people and reveals the reality – and unreality – of race. The story behind RACE: Are We So Different? is complex and may challenge how you think about race and human variation, about the differences among people and the similarities that unite us all.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713