Thursday
17
May
"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
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
Saturday
19
May
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/
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
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
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
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
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
Friday
08
Jun
18th Annual JuneBug Jamboree "Its All About The Journey"
Event Time: 5pm - 11pm
Dates: Friday, June 08, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: 2660 S. Scenic Avenue Springfield, Missouri
Admission: Free and open to the public.
A swarm of VW Beetles, buses and buggies will descend on the Ozarks as GROOVE (General Registry of Ozarks Volkswagen Enthusiasts) is sponsoring its 18th Annual JuneBug Jamboree. - - Over the years, the GROOVE June Bug Jamboree has become a staple of VW owners and enthusiasts. The Jamboree will be held on June 8-9, 2012 on the grounds of American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Registration starts at 5:00 PM on Friday, June 8. - - The theme of the upcoming event is “It's All About the Journey” and includes a Volkswagen car show, entertainment, vendors, stereo sound off contest, engine sound off contest, slow drags, nearest to pin, car corral and a 50/50 pot. Friday night (June 8) entertainment and camping for participants is available on site.
www.groovevws.com/jbj.html
417-844-6954
Saturday
09
Jun
23rd Annual Bark in the Park
Event Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park - 2400 S. Scenic Avenue - Springfield. MO
Admission: Registration is $10 per dog
The event includes a guided dog walk, a talent show for dogs and their families, hands-on kids’ crafts and a commercial and non-profit canine vendor village. All proceeds from the event go to the Cruse Dog Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park.
http://www.parkboard.org
417 837-5710
Friday
15
Jun
Rods & Relics Rod Run
Event Time: Friday & Sat 8am to 11pm, Sunday 8am to 12pm.
Dates: Friday, June 15, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: Ramada Inn (area 57), 1700 West Hwy 76, Branson, MO. 65616
Admission: Car Registration is $15.00 for all 3 days. Spectators are free.
40th Annual Rods & Relics Rod Run. Fun & Games, Door prizes, live band for sat night. Awards on Sunday.
417-839-7635