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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

"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

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

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

Evangel University Auxiliary Colossal Sale

Event Time: 8am-5pm May 9-11 and 8am-noon May 12
Dates: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: Evangel University

Clothing, small appliances, jewelry, books, office items, toys, furniture and other household goods will be among the items for sale in the Mabee Fitness Center, located on the northwest side of the Evangel campus. This annual sale raises funds for scholarships and projects at the university.

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert!

Event Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - Thursday, May 10, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $25 - $115

Join The Fresh Beat Band – Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist – Nickelodeon’s popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, on their first-ever nationwide concert tour.

http://www.hammonshall.com
417 836-6776

TASTE: A 417 Magazine Wine & Dine Event

Event Time: 6-8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Thursday, May 10, 2012
Location: Highland Springs Country Club, 5400 S.Highlande Springs Blvd.
Admission: $100 per person.

The evening begins with a four-course tasting of delicious wines conducted by RIEDEL, poured into its Vinum XL series glasses, which are yours to keep…a $123 value! Then, enjoy a tantalizing four-course dinner prepared by Highland Springs Country Club.

Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute

Event Time: 10am
Dates: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Thursday, May 10, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre, 464 Hwy 248, Branson
Admission: $25 adult; $11 children 4-12

Tom Mullica's one-man tribute show is a living, breathing, giggling, reification of Red Skelton. Tom has eerily and happily integrated Skelton's persona with his own. He faithfully captures the gentleness, sweetness, and improvisational aspects of Red Skelton, effortlessly becoming the Red-That-Was while simultaneously inventing a Red-That-Would-Have-Been. He riffs. He touches hearts. -

http://www.orbtheatre.com
417 239-3057

4th Annual United Way Trivia Night - "WHIG"-ing Out!!

Event Time: Doors Open - 6:30pm Trivia Begins - 7pm
Dates: Friday, May 11, 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton - Springfield - 2431 N Glenstone Ave - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: $100 per table - $2 for spectators

4th Annual Trivia Night to benefit United Way of the Ozarks. Mike Scott, KSPR 33 Sports Director, to host the event. 10 rounds of 8 questions. Only one round of politics and the remaining categories will be movies, music, literature, sports, etc. Teams may be made of up to 10 people. Prizes awarded after each round and grand prizes awarded to the top three teams. The event is hosted by the ANPAC United Way Steering Team and all proceeds go to benefit United Way of the Ozarks!

417-887-4990 ext 2359

Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute

Event Time: 10am
Dates: Friday, May 11, 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre, 464 Hwy 248, Branson
Admission: $25 adult; $11 children 4-12

Tom Mullica's one-man tribute show is a living, breathing, giggling, reification of Red Skelton. Tom has eerily and happily integrated Skelton's persona with his own. He faithfully captures the gentleness, sweetness, and improvisational aspects of Red Skelton, effortlessly becoming the Red-That-Was while simultaneously inventing a Red-That-Would-Have-Been. He riffs. He touches hearts. -

http://www.orbtheatre.com
417 239-3057

Red, White & Tuna

Event Time: varies
Dates: Friday, May 11, 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

Red, White & Tuna takes us back to the tiny Texas town and into the hearts and minds of the polyster-clad citizens all played by two lightening-quick costume and wig changing actors. The town folks are busy with a trio of events: a 4th of July renunion and fireworks display, a wedding, and a pageant. Romantic mix-ups, the selection of a home-coming queen, a UFO sighting, hymns that need to be censored and some really bad potato salad set the stage for a show full of fireworks, side-splitting laughs and lots of fun.

http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869

Missouri State Baseball

Event Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dates: Friday, May 11, 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details -

Missouri State vs Evansville

http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678

Kitchen 5k Fun Run & Mutt Strutt

Event Time: 8:00 a.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: City Utilities Main Office, 301 East Central, Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $25

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 21st annual Kitchen 5k Fun Run & Mutt Strutt on May 12, presented by the CU Community Credit Union. All proceeds benefit the children at The Kitchen's Family Nurturing Center. - If running is not your sport....bring your puppy for the one-mile Mutt Strutt. There's even a special pet costume contest with celebrity judges, plus vendors and nonprofit agencies from our animal community. This event is held at City Utilities Main Office, 301 East Central. The Mutt Strutt starts promptly at 8 a.m. and the 5k race/walk begins at 8:15 a.m. For more information, call 417-831-8630. Registration forms are available online at ozarkraces.com or cityutilities.net.

www.cityutilities.net
417-831-8630

The Kitchen 5k Fun Run and Mutt Strutt Dog Walk

Event Time: 8am
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: City Utilities Main Office, 301 East Central, Springfield, MO
Admission: Call for details.

5k Fun run/walk and one-mile dog walk/pet contest. Proceeds benefit the Family Nurturing Center (free Daycare) for disadvantaged families living at the Missouri Hotel.

www.cityutilities.net
417-831-8630

Evangel University Auxiliary Colossal Sale

Event Time: 8am-5pm May 9-11 and 8am-noon May 12
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Evangel University

Clothing, small appliances, jewelry, books, office items, toys, furniture and other household goods will be among the items for sale in the Mabee Fitness Center, located on the northwest side of the Evangel campus. This annual sale raises funds for scholarships and projects at the university.

13th Annual Ozark Greenways Adventure Race

Event Time: See website
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: The race begins at the Willard Trailhead on the Frisco Highline Trail
Admission: See website

This challenging multisport race will offer a short-course and a long-course for four- and two-person teams competing together mountain biking, running, canoeing, orienteering and more. All distances and itinerary are secret until race morning! It's also the largest annual fundraiser for Springfield's Ozark Greenways trail network. Registration opens online only March 1

www.greenwaysrace.org

Sid the Science Kid Coming to Kidtoons!

Event Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: B & B Ozark / Nixa 12 with Marquee Suites -

Kidtoons has a new, fun kids film in theatres near you! Sid the Science Kid’s Backyard Campout will be playing in Kidtoons theatres for the entire month of May. Your readers and their little ones can enjoy Sid and his friends on the big screen at Saturday and Sunday matinees.

http://www.kidtoonfilms.com/
(417) 485-4078

C-Street Market

Event Time: 8am-1pm
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Historic Commercial Street at Jefferson Avenue - Footbridge Pavilion
Admission: Free

C-Street Market, the sweetest little market in town, gathers every Saturday from 8am to 1pm mid-April through mid-October. Nestled under a beautiful, shaded, sculptural red pavilion designed and built by students from Hamons School of Architecture, shoppers will find a leisurely environment in the shadow of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. Artisan vendors are small-scale farmers, bakers, crafters and neighbors with gardens who blend an appreciation of simpler times with the desire for a more friendly and intimate market experience. Persons interested in becoming one of our cherished vendors, visit www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet.

www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet
417 831-6200

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

PechaKucha Night Vol. 6

Event Time: 7pm-9pm
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: The Creamery Arts Center
Admission: Suggested $5 donation.

PechaKucha Night Vol. 6 will be on May 12, 2012 at The Creamery Arts Center starting at 7pm. Community members are invited to present on a topic of their choosing. This is for everyone - students, emerging professionals, and seasoned presenters. Presenting at PechaKucha Night is such a great way to brush up on your public speaking skills in a casual environment, learn something new about Springfield, and expand your network!

http://www.pecha-kucha.org
4178279553

Missouri State Baseball

Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

Missouri State vs Evansville

http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678

FREE MUSIC AT THE BATTLEFIELD

Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield - 10 miles southwest of Springfield, Missouri, at the intersection of Highway ZZ and Farm Road 182
Admission: FREE

Arts in the Park” at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will feature the group called Bob Hammons & Wildwood. This gospel group was voted 2012 Midwest Gospel Group of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America. They play 50-80 engagements a year, including festivals, fairs, and churches.

417 732-6596, ext. 224

Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness Blues Festival

Event Time: 2-11pm
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: 1315 E. Trafficway
Admission: $18 each or $15 each when purchasing two or more

Bands include Corey Stevens, Earl Cate with Earl and Them, The Mojo Roots and Steve Smith and the Sneakers. Proceeds benefit area nonprofits providing service to the homeless.

www.stompthebluesoutofhomelessness.com

Time for...The Magical Music of Disney

Event Time: Pre-Concert Music 7:00 p.m.; Concert 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts - 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO -
Admission: call for details

For our final concert of the season, we take a trip down memory lane through some of the most magical scenes from Disney classics such as Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and many more. The great scores that brought these characters to life will be played while with images from the films are shown above the orchestra. It will truly be an enchanted evening! - -

http://www.springfieldmosymphony.org
417 864-6683

Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute

Event Time: 10am
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre, 464 Hwy 248, Branson
Admission: $25 adult; $11 children 4-12

Tom Mullica's one-man tribute show is a living, breathing, giggling, reification of Red Skelton. Tom has eerily and happily integrated Skelton's persona with his own. He faithfully captures the gentleness, sweetness, and improvisational aspects of Red Skelton, effortlessly becoming the Red-That-Was while simultaneously inventing a Red-That-Would-Have-Been. He riffs. He touches hearts. -

http://www.orbtheatre.com
417 239-3057

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

Q-102 Presents Carlos Mencia

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central East - Springfield, Missouri 65806 -
Admission: $30

Carlos Mencia is undoubtedly one of today's most popular entertainers and comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, nationwide sold-out tours, or films, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a wide and diverse audience. -

http://www.gillioztheatre.com
417 863-7843

Red, White & Tuna

Event Time: varies
Dates: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

Red, White & Tuna takes us back to the tiny Texas town and into the hearts and minds of the polyster-clad citizens all played by two lightening-quick costume and wig changing actors. The town folks are busy with a trio of events: a 4th of July renunion and fireworks display, a wedding, and a pageant. Romantic mix-ups, the selection of a home-coming queen, a UFO sighting, hymns that need to be censored and some really bad potato salad set the stage for a show full of fireworks, side-splitting laughs and lots of fun.

http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869

Missouri State Baseball

Event Time: 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

MIssouri State vs Evansville

http:///www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678

Mother's Day Magic Show & Brunch

Event Time: 12:30pm
Dates: Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Adults $35, Kids 5-12 $20

Do something magical for your mother. On this one special day of the year, Pythian Castle is the magic castle as Steve and Amy bedazzle the audience with their mind mavericks magic show for mothers. Mind boggling fun for the whole family.

http://pythiancastle.com
4178651464

Ted Nugent, Styx and REO Speedwagon

Event Time: 6:45 p.m.
Dates: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Location: Drury University - O’Reilly Family Event Center - 935 N. Summit Avenue - Springfield, MO
Admission: $44 - $79

Prepare to relive your youth — or embrace it — when the Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express tour puts all three legends on stage.

417-873-6389

Victory Vintage Thrift Store Parking Lot Sale

Event Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Dates: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Location: Victory Vintage - 824 W. Commercial St. - Springfield, MO 65803

Enjoy bargain prices on a variety of furniture, household items and knick-knacks!

www.victorymission.com
417-864-2244

Wednesday Noon in Founders Park

Event Time: 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Location: Founders Park - Corner of Jefferson Avenue and Water Street
Admission: FREE

Patrons are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and lawn chair.

http://www.springfieldmo.gov/founders
417-831-6200

Red, White & Tuna

Event Time: varies
Dates: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

Red, White & Tuna takes us back to the tiny Texas town and into the hearts and minds of the polyster-clad citizens all played by two lightening-quick costume and wig changing actors. The town folks are busy with a trio of events: a 4th of July renunion and fireworks display, a wedding, and a pageant. Romantic mix-ups, the selection of a home-coming queen, a UFO sighting, hymns that need to be censored and some really bad potato salad set the stage for a show full of fireworks, side-splitting laughs and lots of fun.

http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869

Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute

Event Time: 10am
Dates: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre, 464 Hwy 248, Branson
Admission: $25 adult; $11 children 4-12

Tom Mullica's one-man tribute show is a living, breathing, giggling, reification of Red Skelton. Tom has eerily and happily integrated Skelton's persona with his own. He faithfully captures the gentleness, sweetness, and improvisational aspects of Red Skelton, effortlessly becoming the Red-That-Was while simultaneously inventing a Red-That-Would-Have-Been. He riffs. He touches hearts. -

http://www.orbtheatre.com
417 239-3057

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