Wednesday
06
Jun
9 to 5: The Musical
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Missouri State University - 901 E. National - Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $22
Violet, Judy and Doralee are a trio of underpaid, underappreciated office workers who dream, of exacting revenge on their despotic and lecherous boss, Franklin Hart. Through a series of comic twists, their fantasies become reality!
http://www.tenttheatre.com
417 836-7678
Thursday
07
Jun
LLS Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala
Event Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Dates: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - Thursday, June 07, 2012
Location: The Savoy Ballroom - 224 E Commercial St - Springfield MO
Admission: $50 per person; $80 per couple; $350 table of ten
Please join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in celebrating our candidates for Man & Woman of the Year 2012. Candidates are Arana Arth (Mercy); Becky Overend (Nexstar/KOLR/KOZL); Katie Kennington Vance (In Memory of Daddy, Robert Estes Kennington II); Dr. Garry Brown (Central Care Cancer Center); Seth Elliott (Parlor 88); Dr. Gil Fernandez (CoxHealth) and Chad Plein (KY3, Inc.).
https://www.facebook.com/events/206158272836937/
417-766-6965
Saturday
09
Jun
Fair Grove Autism Day!
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Historic Downtown Fair Grove - 15 minutes N. of Springfield on 65 Hwy
Admission: FREE
Daytime Fun: local cuisine, wine tasting, pony rides, bounce houses, boutique shopping, dunk tank, limo rides, hair cut specials, silent/live auction - Evening Venue: brats & bbq, beer garden, full bar, live music - All proceeds benefit educational and awareness activites and materials promoted by the Missouri Autism Report.
http://www.moautismreport.com
417-209-0103
Sunday
10
Jun
The Frank's RedHot "Frank's to the People" Bus Tour
Event Time: 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Dates: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location: Springfield Cardinals Ballpark/Hammons Field
The Frank's RedHot "Frank's to the People" National Bus Tour arrives in Springfield, MO. Check out this travelling interactive venue jam-packed with great ways to celebrate summer!
http://www.franksredhot.com/
973-744-0707
Monday
11
Jun
9 to 5: The Musical
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Monday, June 11, 2012 - Saturday, June 16, 2012
Location: Missouri State University - 901 E. National - Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $22
Violet, Judy and Doralee are a trio of underpaid, underappreciated office workers who dream, of exacting revenge on their despotic and lecherous boss, Franklin Hart. Through a series of comic twists, their fantasies become reality!
http://www.tenttheatre.com
417 836-7678
Sunday
17
Jun
Father's Day Brunch
Event Time:
Dates: Sunday, June 17, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: 600 W. Sunshine
Admission: Call for details
Join us for a day with Dad! Activities include a paintball tent, craft area, smoking/backyard grilling seminar, and the King's of Buck's Trailer!
www.whiteriverconferencecenter.com
417-891-5105
Thursday
21
Jun
DiVentures Aloha Summer Kickoff
Event Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Dates: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Thursday, June 21, 2012
Location: DiVentures Scuba and Swim Center - 5225 S. Campbell - Intersection of Campbell and Plainview
Admission: FREE!
Join us for hotdogs and hamburgers on the patio to kick off the summer season. Mingle with our staff and talk scuba or sit in on one of our local diving seminars!
www.diventures.net
417-883-5151
The Odd Couple
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 2012
Location: Missouri State University - 901 S. National - Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $22
Male Version : June 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 - Female Version: June 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 - Neil Simon's sparkling wit shines throughout both versions of this classic comedy!
http://www.tenttheatre.com
417 836-7678
Thursday
28
Jun
Cook from Your Garden: Get Seasonal in Your Kitchen
Event Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Thursday, June 28, 2012
Location: Botanical Center - 2400 S Scenic - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: Cost: $15/person per class.* Space is limited.
This is not your average cooking class. Gain an enhanced understanding of how to harvest, store and cook seasonally from the garden. Whether the ingredients are from your backyard, a farmer's market, or local farm, you'll become more confident in your kitchen. Each class focuses on four seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus a mystery ingredient. Discover the secrets to harvest at the peak of ripeness, preparation techniques, and storage to get the best taste from your fresh vegetables.
http://www.swmogardens.com/fogcalendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=5031
417-893-0834
Friday
29
Jun
Have-A-Blast!
Event Time: 6:00 pm - 10:10 pm
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines Republic, MO 65738
The City of Republic will host the 16th Annual ‘Have-A-Blast’ patriotic celebration on Friday, June 29, 2012 at J.R. Martin Park. 'Have-A-Blast' begins at approximately 6:00 p.m. and is a fun filled evening of great music, mouth-watering food, family entertainment and socializing culminating with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.
http://www.republicmo.com/special-events/have-a-blast
4177323500
Tuesday
03
Jul
38th Annual Coca-Cola Collectors Club Convention
Event Time: 7am-12am
Dates: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - Sunday, July 08, 2012
Location: University Plaza Hotel
Admission: Free
Join members of The Coca-Cola Collectors Club for their 38th annual convention. During this week members will participate in many fun filled activities, such as: the regular and silent auction, the trading center, seminars, room hopping, and on Saturday, July 7 the public is welcomed to shop at one of the clubs largest Coca-Cola Memorabila Show and Sales. It is open to the public from 10:00am - 2:00 pm. Here's your chance to purchase vintage Coca-Cola clocks, cardboards, porcelain signs or price guides about collecting - Coca-Cola memorabilia.
www.cocacolaclub.org
214-929-0555
Thursday
05
Jul
42nd Street
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, July 05, 2012 - Saturday, July 07, 2012
Location: Missouri State University - 901 S. National - Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $22
Since its debut in the depths of the 1930's Great Depression, 42nd Street has wowed audeinces with its irrepressible music and dance numbers.
http://www.tenttheatre.com
417 836-7678
Saturday
07
Jul
Branson At The Bridge - '100th Fest & Street Dance'
Event Time: 5:00 PM - Midnight
Dates: Saturday, July 07, 2012 - Saturday, July 07, 2012
Location: This event will take place on the lower Taneycomo Bridge and in the south parking lot of the Branson Landing.
As Branson’s final 100th Birthday Party Celebration, this family fun festival is guaranteed to have something for everyone! From a Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade for our local fishermen and pleasure craft, a juried art show, interactive fun for the kids, main stage musical entertainment, street dances and mouth-watering varieties of food AND…a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Taneycomo AND MORE... this is one Birthday Party Celebration not soon to be forgotten! - - For more information, visit Branson100.org today. Happy 100th Birthday Branson!! This event will take place on the lower Taneycomo Bridge and in the south parking lot of the Branson Landing. -
Monday
09
Jul
42nd Street
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Monday, July 09, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Missouri State University - 901 S. National - Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $22
Since its debut in the depths of the 1930's Great Depression, 42nd Street has wowed audeinces with its irrepressible music and dance numbers.
http://www.tenttheatre.com
417 836-7678
Tuesday
17
Jul
42nd Street
Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - Friday, July 20, 2012
Location: Missouri State University - 901 S. National - Springfield, MO
Admission: $10 - $22
Since its debut in the depths of the 1930's Great Depression, 42nd Street has wowed audeinces with its irrepressible music and dance numbers.
http://www.tenttheatre.com
417 836-7678
Thursday
19
Jul
Science Cafe
Event Time: 6pm
Dates: Thursday, July 19, 2012 - Thursday, July 19, 2012
Location: Farmers Gastropub - 431 South Jefferson Avenue - Springfield MO 65806
Heredity-it’s who we are, past, present, and future - or is it? Dr. Durham will discuss the correlation between our genetic makeup and our environment, and how a predisposition toward certain diseases, even those that tend to be hereditary can be influenced by the daily choices we make within our personal environments.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
4178629910
Wednesday
25
Jul
Christmas In July at The Garden of Dreams
Event Time: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Dates: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Location: The Garden is located at the intersection of Route 14 and County Road 549 (Lemming Road) approximately 20 miles east of I-65. IF TRAVELING FROM THE SPRINGFIELD/BRANSON AREA: just take I-65 to the South St./Sparta Exit, and travel east. About 11 miles past Sparta, MO, you will see a sign on the right for the Garden of Dreams.
Admission: $10 at the gate, $8 presale (or with receipt from participating merchant, such as our FEATURED MERCHANT: Zio's Italian Kitchen in Springfield, MO), $5 for kids 12 & under, and Age 2 & under are FREE
The towering shade trees of the Garden of Dreams will provide the perfect backdrop for artisans, free entertainment, and delicious food. Choirs and other entertainers will perform from below in the wedding grotto, and the Christmas melodies will fill the Garden as guests enjoy a little shopping and a lot of fun! There’s a hayride to the top of the hill to see our 40ft decorated Cedar Christmas tree! Kids and grownups alike will love taking a stroll through the Christmas Cave (a comfortable 60 degrees!) to drop off a letter to Santa in our very special mailbox- you see, our cave is so deep, the mailbox runs right to the North Pole! And all those letters will be waiting for jolly old St. Nick after he returns home from taking pictures with our guests! - - The Garden of Dreams was created by Bill “Doc” Roston and his wife Judy over the last 19 years, and stands as a tribute to what can happen when creative vision, hard work, passion, and resplendent nature come together. Springfield locals know of Doc's work from the Springfield Botanical Gardens in Close Memorial Park, where the "Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House" has been named after him. - - The Garden is nestled at the center of 288 acres of pristine Ozark land, replete with springs, waterfalls, grotto, covered bridge, spring-fed lake, and reception pavilion. The Garden is also home to Honey Branch cave, a former show-cave with a near level grade making it perfect for casual exploration. The many rare and lovely plants in the gardens and grotto make The Garden of Dreams a splendid site for weddings, corporate or church retreats, family gatherings, parties, or any special occasion. -
www.facebook.com/TheGardenOfDreamsAtHoneyBranchCave
417-527-0592
Saturday
11
Aug
Tour of Tables Tea
Event Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, August 11, 2012 - Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church - 2434 E Battlefield Rd - Springfield, Mo
Admission: $5 in advance; $6 at the door
The annual TOTT celebrates love of gardening, floral design and creativity with the public. Participants include gardening’s best supporters such as the Friends of the Garden, the Master Gardeners of Greene County, the Greater Ozarks Hosta Society and the Rose Society of the Ozarks as well as community arts group such as the Springfield Symphony Guild and others. Table settings must include fresh or dried flowers or a combination of both. Designers’ themes include Nautical Nonsense, Once Upon a Time, Green with Envy and A Rose Jubilee. Attendees will enjoy wonderful food and drink supplied by Ever Green Garden Club members. Recipes for the event are tested and decided by vote of members throughout the year.
Thursday
23
Aug
Fall Sports Kickoff Cookout and Auction Event
Event Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Location: Plaster Sports Complex
Admission: $10
The auction portion of the night will feature approximately 40 live and silent auction items. The chance to bid on a variety of collectibles, become a Missouri State coach for a day, selected team travel, and other great items are just some of the exciting opportunities awaiting fans.
http://www.MissouriStateBears.com
417 836-6776
Friday
24
Aug
Cocktail and Wellies on the Lawn
Event Time: 7pm
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: Historic Commercial Street Firehouse, - 101 E Commercial Street, Spring?eld MO
Admission: Tickets available at www.springfielduac.org for $50 per - person - - Ticket Price Includes - Hors d’oeuvres made with locally-grown produce - Complimentary wine - Local Mother’s Brewing Company beer - Entertainment by Molly Healy and Dallas Jones
Don your wellies, garden boots, or muck mucks and join Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition for the Cocktail Lawn Party & Silent Auction. - - Ticket Price Includes: Hors d’oeuvres made with locally-grown produce, complimentary wine, local Mother’s Brewing Company beer, entertainment by Molly Healy and Dallas Jones - - All proceeds benefit Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition projects that promote healthy lifestyles and environments, such as The DIRT (Dig In R-Twelve) Project, our schoolyard garden project. Join us to raise funds to further our projects and reconnect people with food and farmers.
Saturday
25
Aug
Cherish Kids 5K/10K Walk/Run
Event Time: 6:30am -1:00pm
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: 6100 N 19th Street, Ozark, Mo 65721
Admission: 5K/10K $25 Race Day $30-Includes Ultramax Chip Timing and T-shirt - Kids K $20 Race Day $30-Includes T-shirt and finishing medal
The 5K/10K is on a beautiful country course in Ozark! - LIVE Band from 7am-1pm - All registered participants receive a shirt and goodie bag - Master of Ceremonies: Sara & Ethan Forhetz from KY3 - Professional photos taken at Finish Line - Water stations provided along course - Free snacks for registered participants at Runners Tent - Silent Auction with many items, even weekend get-aways! - Family Fun (7am-1pm) Kids' inflatables, free games, face painting, lots of food vendors and more! - Cherish Kids Exhibit Hall (Friday & Saturday) - Many Door PRIZES given away at Award Ceremony - Chip timing is provided by UltraMax Event Services - OMRR Triple Crown Event - Children in foster care receive FREE registration - For more information call 417-581-KIDS(5437)
www.cherishkids.org
417-581-5437
Monday
03
Sep
July 4 celebration in Monett on Labor Day
Event Time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dates: Monday, September 03, 2012 - Monday, September 03, 2012
Location: Monett South Park, Highway 37 and Highway 60, off Waldensian Road, on the east side of the park.
Admission: Free
Freedom and Fireworks will present Monett’s July Fourth celebration on Sept. 3 at the South Park soccer fields. Vendors and activities are planned. Bands include All Taken with contemporary Christian music at 1 p.m., Spur of the Moment with bluegrass at 3 p.m. and Lain’z Hot Rod Gang with classic rock at 5:30 p.m. The patriotic speech will be at 7:45 with fireworks around 8:15 p.m. All activities are located off Waldensian Road on the east side of the park.
www.monett-times.com
417-393-8253
Saturday
08
Sep
Wickman's Fall Festival
Event Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dates: Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Location: Wickman's Garden Village - 1345 S Fort Ave - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: Free
Over 2 dozen artists, crafters & food vendors participating! Stop by our Flower Shop for a wine tasting from 2 great local wineries, register for a FREE drawing in our Saltbox, Boutique or Flower Shop & pick up some of our locally grown fall Mums & Asters, Fall Festival Priced!
Friday
21
Sep
Murder Mystery Dinner
Event Time: 7pm
Dates: Friday, September 21, 2012 - Friday, September 21, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: $40 Dinner & Show
Fun, interactive night with parts open to the audience.
http://pythiancastle.com
(417) 864-1464
Saturday
29
Sep
Downtown Dublin's Pass Grand Opening Celebtration
Event Time: 8pm-12am
Dates: Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Saturday, September 29, 2012
Location: 317 Park Central East - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: Free
Dublin's Pass will be hosting a grand opening celebration of their downtown location on Saturday, September 29. As part of the celebration, there will be live music and door prizes! Also, enter to be one of five lucky people who win a "Pint and a Patty" for a year! - Dublin's Pass is located at 317 Park Central East and the celebration begins at 8:00 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun, because "when you're here, you're Irish!" -
Saturday
06
Oct
Taste of Springfield
Event Time: Noon-4pm
Dates: Saturday, October 06, 2012 - Saturday, October 06, 2012
Location: Downtown Springfield
Admission: Free; food sampling booklets will be sold on site; each booklet includes 10 tickets for $10
Enjoy samples from Springfield's favorite restaurants, live music and a beer garden. The event also features events for kids, including bounce houses!
www.itsalldowntown.com
417-831-6200
Friday
12
Oct
Apple Butter Makin' Days
Event Time: Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Dates: Friday, October 12, 2012 - Sunday, October 14, 2012
Location: Town Square in Mount Vernon
Admission: Free
Crafts, food, games, parade, car show and delicious apple butter is made the old-fashioned way in large copper kettles on the Courthouse lawn.
www.mtvernonchamber.com
417 466-7654
Saturday
13
Oct
Drury University's 11th Annual Auction Benefiting Athletics
Event Time: 4pm
Dates: Saturday, October 13, 2012 - Saturday, October 13, 2012
Location: O'Reilly Family Event Center - 935 N Summit Avenue, - Springfield, Missouri 65802
Admission: $20 or 2 for $35
Drury University Athletics will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items at the 11th Annual Auction Benefiting Athletics. Come out and bid on items in support of our organization. The silent auction begins at 4 p.m. and will begin closing at 6 p.m. Food will be served at 6:30 along with the Cash Bash. The live auction will begin at 8 p.m. - Tickets: $20 or 2 for $35 (Includes drinks and hor d’oeuvres) - Purchase a Cash Bash raffle ticket from any Drury athlete for $50 and get two free admissions into the auction and a 1:21 chance to win a cash prize! 38 winners… top prize is $5,000! - For auction information call 417-873-7265 -
www.drury.edu
417-873-7265
Thursday
18
Oct
Webster County Republican Free Chili Dinner
Event Time: 6:00 pm
Dates: Thursday, October 18, 2012 - Thursday, October 18, 2012
Location: Webster Elementary School - 650 N. Locust - Marshfield, MO
Admission: Free
Free Chili Dinner starting at 6:00 pm. Short introduction of state and local Republican candidates at 7:00 pm. Come chat with your candidates and enjoy the camaraderie!
(417) 838-5985
Friday
19
Oct
Murder Mystery Dinner
Event Time: 7:00pm
Dates: Friday, October 19, 2012 - Friday, October 19, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Dinner & Show $40/person with 10pm Ghost Tour $50/person. Reservations required.
Fun, interactive night with parts open to the audience.
http://pythiancastle.com
(417) 865-1464
Saturday
20
Oct
Trunk or Treat
Event Time: Trunks open @ 5PM
Dates: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Saturday, October 20, 2012
Location: St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 413 E Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65806
Admission: FREE!
Games, Candy, and Fun in a safe environment for all ages! Join us to kick off our second annual Trunk or Treat with a costume contest, haunted house, coloring contest, raffles, games galore, music, and more! Decorate your trunk and/or bring the kiddos, everyone is invited and all are welcome! Hope to see you there!
http://stpaulumcspringfield.org/
4178664326
Thursday
25
Oct
Boulevard Craft Beer Dinner
Event Time: 6 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, October 25, 2012 - Thursday, October 25, 2012
Location: Nonna's Italian Cafe South - 3514 South National Avenue - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: $45 per person, includes Boulevard Beers, Spiegelau 4-pack of Beer Connoisseur Series glasses & dinner by Nonna's Italian Cafe
Perfect for any craft beer enthusiast, this evening class will show you how using the proper glass for specific beer styles can emphasize different components of the beer’s aroma, taste, color and mouthfeel. - - You will experience it firsthand by pouring and tasting in your very own set of Spiegelau glasses, each paired perfectly for the different styles of Boulvard Brewing Company beers provided to you. Space is limited to the first 50 guests. Ages 21 and up.
http://www.417mag.com/BoulevardBeerDinner/
417-883-7417
Saturday
27
Oct
Springfield Food Day Celebration
Event Time: 3-7pm
Dates: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: Mother's Brewing Company
Admission: $5 adults, free for kids 15 and younger
Celebrate local foods at this community celebration of healthy and sustainable food. Event includes entertainment, a silent auction, canned goods collection and walk-a-thon. Registration for the Hunger Walk begins at 1:30pm and the walk begins at 2:30pm.
Springfield Food Day Celebration
Event Time: 3pm-7pm
Dates: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: Mother's Brewing Company - 215 South Grant Ave. - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $5 at the gate
Springfield Food Day Celebration kicks off at 3pm on Saturday October 27th with local food, local music, local farmers and of course local brews! KSPR News Anchor and Co-owner of Granolove, Joe Daues, will kick-off the Springfield Food Day Celebration. HonkyTonk Renovators will take the stage from 4pm-7pm.
Thursday
01
Nov
Relics Antique Mall Holiday Open House -- Free Champagne Mimosas, Spiced Wine, Apricot Mago Tea and Home Baked Holiday Goodies!
Event Time: 10-6
Dates: Thursday, November 01, 2012 - Saturday, November 03, 2012
Location: 2015 W. Battlefield Road - Springfield, MO - - also at the Mount Vernon Store
Admission: FREE
FREE Spiced Wine, Champagne Mimosas, Warm Apple Cider and home made holiday baked goods at Relics Antique Mall Open House.
http://www.relicsantiquemall.com
417-885-0007
Saturday
03
Nov
12th Annual Wingapalooza
Event Time: 11-5
Dates: Saturday, November 03, 2012 - Saturday, November 03, 2012
Location: Springfield Expo Center
Admission: $12 in advance at Rapid Roberts or online
America's oldest buffalo wing festival. over 30 restaurants will be serving thousands of wings for your sampling pleasure. Admission includes all you can sample, along with great live music and adult beverages. Open to all ages, however, this is a more adult oriented event. Proceeds support local childrens charities.
http://www.Winga.net
417-863-1231
Friday
09
Nov
Wickman's Christmas Open House
Event Time: 10am - 5pm
Dates: Friday, November 09, 2012 - Sunday, November 11, 2012
Location: Wickman's Garden Village - 1345 S Fort Ave - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: FREE!
Wickman’s Garden Village - Make unforgettable Christmas memories at the 53rd annual Christmas Open House, November 9th through the 11th. Kids will love the miniature pony rides Saturday & Sunday. ‘Cow train’ rides, free popcorn and wine tasting (Courtesy of 7C’s Winery) will be offered all three days. Local crafters and holiday bakers will be on hand Sat. & Sun. Now is the time to dream of Christmas trees, but it’s also a great time to plant trees – flowering ornamental and shade trees are being offered at 50 percent off during Christmas Open House. Wickman’s greenhouses in Springfield are filled with over 8000 Poinsettia Plants in many colors, plus Christmas Cactus, fresh herb plants for the holidays – all locally grown in Wickman’s own greenhouses.
www.wickmans.com
417-862-3707
Saturday
10
Nov
Taco Dinner/Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
Event Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Dates: Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Saturday, November 10, 2012
Location: SRTC JROTC 2 Sippy Drive, Monett, MO 65708
Admission: $5.00 for dinner, various games
We are having our Second Annual Taco Dinner and Turkey Shoot and have added more to our event! Please join us as we look forward to another successful fundraiser this year. The night will consist of a carnival style event including a Taco/Frito Pie Dinner, a live dessert auction, a silent auction, door prizes, raffles, games and the popular “Shoot -4-A- Turkey”. Contestants will be able to purchase 3 targets for $3 or 6 for $5. There will be three categories, based on age, with turkeys given as prizes for the best score. Contestants will shoot pellets from the JROTC air rifles in the standing position from 30 feet away. This unique event has all the cadets excited. The Booster Club is more excited about the amazing silent auction. We expect this year to be even bigger and better. The donations are coming from the different towns the students live in. The event will be held at the SRTC in Monett from 5-8, Saturday, November 10th. Cost for the dinner is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 4-11. Children 3 and under eat free. The games, shooting and silent auction will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, the dessert auction from 7:30-8:00 pm, and all winners announced at 8 pm. Everyone is invited.
Farmers Market Chili Cook-Off to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Event Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dates: Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Saturday, November 10, 2012
Location: Market is located at James River Expressway and Republic Road at 4139 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO.
Admission: Donations
Vendors will be giving samples of their best chili recipes to the public. Vote on your favorite by dropping your Hurricane Sandy donations in their jar! All proceeds will be given to Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy victims. Drop by the Market Hub to donate new clothes, new blankets, new/gently used jackets, toiletries, diapers and non-perishable food.
http://loveyourfarmer.com
417-766-8711
Sunday
11
Nov
HuHot's Veteran's Appreciation Day
Event Time: 11 A.M.-8 P.M.
Dates: Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Sunday, November 11, 2012
Location: HuHot Mongolian Grill-2825 S. Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO 65804
We are offering Veterans a free meal with purchase of a beverage if they dine with another guest who purchases a meal and beverage. - Or if several veterans dine together all will get 50% off their meal with purchase of beverages.
417 882-0300
Monday
12
Nov
2013 NAMI Walks, Miles for Minds Information Dinner
Event Time: 6pm-8pm
Dates: Monday, November 12, 2012 - Monday, November 12, 2012
Location: Mercy's McAuley Conference Center - The Dublin Room - 1235 E Cherokee - Springfield MO
Admission: FREE DINNER
In preparation for our Annual NAMIWalks SWMO, Miles for Minds all past and future team captains, volunteers, sponsors and those interested in learning more are invited to this FREE informational dinner, sponsored by MERCY for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) SWMO. It will be held at MERCY McAuley's Conference Center,The Dublin Room 1235 E Cherokee St Springfield, MO 65804 - - Open to All Interested Volunteers! - - Please contact cheryl at cherylwhite@namiswmo.com or 417-864-7119 ext 102 for more information. - - also visit: www.namiwalks.org/southwestmissouri - to register a team! -
www.namiwalks.org/southwestmissouri
417-864-7119
Tuesday
13
Nov
Stick a Fork in Cancer
Event Time: All Day
Dates: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Location: Ocean Zen, Brown Egg, Nonna's Italian Cafe, Enoch's BBQ, Fire & Ice, WannaGetta Pizza, Bistro Market by Price Cutter, Parlor Eighty Eight, Dublin's Pass, Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs, Terrace Grille at University Plaza
Join us in fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. The following restaurants are donating 10% of their sales on November 13, 2012 to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Springfield: Ocean Zen, Brown Egg, Nonna's Italian Cafe, Enoch's BBQ, Fire & Ice, WannaGetta Pizza, Bistro Market by Price Cutter, Parlor Eighty Eight, Dublin's Pass, Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs, Terrace Grille at University Plaza.
www.relayforlife.org/springfieldmo
417-447-1479
Thursday
15
Nov
Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premier Party
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Dates: Thursday, November 15, 2012 - Thursday, November 15, 2012
Location: Parlor 88 Lounge Downtown and Southside - 300 Park Central East and 1111 E. Republic Rd. - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $30
Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, we invite you to join us for the Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premier Party at Parlor 88 Southside and the new Parlor 88 Downtown! - - Not only will we be celebrating on Thursday, November 15, but on Friday, November 16 as well, so work isn’t an excuse to not come! Don’t forget to purchase a Twilight Breaking Dawn package for $30! The package will include one movie ticket to Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2, a food ticket to purchase an appetizer or dessert, a drink ticket good for a bottle beer, house wine or cocktail, and a swag bag filled with many more fun gifts and freebies! The packages will be sold until we run out, and there are only a limited number available so don’t hesitate! -
www.parlor88.com
417-882-8882
Friday
16
Nov
Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premier Party
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Dates: Friday, November 16, 2012 - Friday, November 16, 2012
Location: Parlor 88 Lounge Downtown and Southside - 300 Park Central East and 1111 E. Republic Rd. - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $30
Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, we invite you to join us for the Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premier Party at Parlor 88 Southside and the new Parlor 88 Downtown! - - Not only will we be celebrating on Thursday, November 15, but on Friday, November 16 as well, so work isn’t an excuse to not come! Don’t forget to purchase a Twilight Breaking Dawn package for $30! The package will include one movie ticket to Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2, a food ticket to purchase an appetizer or dessert, a drink ticket good for a bottle beer, house wine or cocktail, and a swag bag filled with many more fun gifts and freebies! The packages will be sold until we run out, and there are only a limited number available so don’t hesitate! -
www.parlor88.com
417-882-8882
Murder Mystery Dinner
Event Time: 7:00pm
Dates: Friday, November 16, 2012 - Friday, November 16, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Dinner & Show $40/person with 10pm Ghost Tour $50/person. Reservations required.
Fun, interactive night with parts open to the audience.
http://pythiancastle.com
(417) 865-1464
Saturday
17
Nov
27th Annual Festival of Trees Benefit
Event Time: 6:30pm
Dates: Saturday, November 17, 2012 - Saturday, November 17, 2012
Location: Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis Street
Admission: $100
Come experience the magic of the holiday season-all while supporting unique learning opportunities that have empowered and inspired more than 100,000 children, families and teachers each year to want to learn more about the sciences. See website or call for more details.
www.discoverycenter.org
417-862-9910 ext.713
Bazaar - Colors of the Season
Event Time: 9am - 3pm
Dates: Saturday, November 17, 2012 - Saturday, November 17, 2012
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Admission: Free
Gift baskets & wreaths, baked goods, jewelry & accessories, soup mixes & canned goods, Christmas items, books & games, gourmet gifts, and special raffles. Pumpkin pies available for purchase and preorder.Handicapped accessible - - Coffee/Rolls, & Lunch (Vegetable Soup and Frito Pies) - Proceeds to be used for mission projects.
(417)522-9166
Ozarks Beerfest
Event Time: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Dates: Saturday, November 17, 2012 - Saturday, November 17, 2012
Location: The Shrine Mosque; Springfield, MO
Admission: VIP Tickets are $50. General Admission are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Please join us for the 4th annual Ozarks Beerfest on November 17th at the Shrine Mosque in downtown Springfield. Patrons can purchase VIP tickets which include a signature Ozarks Beerfest mug and Beer Bucks along with exclusive access to sample beers from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Doors open to the general public at 2:00 pm. - - Anyone 21 and older is invited to attend this laid-back event full of music, food from favorite area restaurants, and of course, hundreds of samples of unique beers from microbreweries and distributors from across the Midwest. All proceeds from the event benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Find us on Facebook: “Ozarks Beerfest”. -
www.bigbro.com
417-889-9136
Friday
23
Nov
HuHot's Early Black Friday Opening
Event Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM
Dates: Friday, November 23, 2012 - Friday, November 23, 2012
Location: 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. - Springfield, MO 65804
HuHot opens early Black Friday! Join us for 2 extra hours on Black Friday. We open at 9am for all the serious shoppers to come in and enjoy their favorite HuHot recipe. Remember, eggs are on the food line for all those who like to create a HuHot Breakfast recipe.
417 882-0300
Thursday
29
Nov
Askinosie Chocolate's Holiday Truffle Event
Event Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, November 29, 2012 - Thursday, November 29, 2012
Location: Askinosie Chocolate Factory 514 E. Commercial St. Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: Pay-what-you-can Donation to Chocolate University
This holiday season, Askinosie Chocolate is hosting an event that will teach you how to easily prepare decadent treats for your holiday gatherings that will wow your guests. Featuring live music and free samples, this event will give you tips on creating great holiday truffles, using local craft chocolate. - - The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At this event, Shawn Askinosie, founder and chocolate maker of Askinosie Chocolate, will demonstrate in three easy steps how to make rich chocolate truffles. Askinosie will be illustrating the same techniques that he used in a recent exclusive truffle class in Tuscany. You've always wanted to learn how to make truffles and we can show you the simple technique that will impress your guests at your next holiday party. - - This event is open to the public and is "pay-what-you-can" admission fee, to raise money for Askinosie Chocolate's youth community program, Chocolate University.
http://www.facebook.com/askinosie.chocolate
417-462-9900
Friday
30
Nov
"Uncle Phil’s Christmas-No Room At The Diner" Interactive Dinner Theatre
Event Time: 1pm or 7pm
Dates: Friday, November 30, 2012 - Saturday, December 08, 2012
Location: 3111 E Battlefield St - Springfield, MO 65804 - Second Baptist Church, room 203
Admission: Tickets are $10.00 per person, in advance. To purchase tickets contact Vanessa Burks at 887-3111, ext. 134 or Vanessa@secondbaptist.org.
Uncle Phil wants to put on a family Christmas dinner for his energetic crew but his nephew, P.J., aspiring radio DJ, has cooked up a plan to transform Uncle Phil’s Diner into Uncle Phil’s Catering and Banquet Hall. As the reservations overflow so does the hilarity. Put on your poodle skirts and leather jackets and come ready to enjoy some classic diner food and Christmas entertainment with the zany crew at Uncle Phil’s Diner.
417-887-3111 ext.134
Christmas Show
Event Time: 7:00pm
Dates: Friday, November 30, 2012 - Friday, November 30, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Dinner & Show $40/person. Reservations required.
Castle Christmas show is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. This show features our own duelling singing Santas who mix history, comedy and holiday tunes into a unique holiday show. And, of course, the Grinch makes an appearance for a fabulously good time.
http://pythiancastle.com
(417) 865-1464
Friday
07
Dec
Murder Mystery Dinner
Event Time: 7:00pm
Dates: Friday, December 07, 2012 - Friday, December 07, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Dinner & Show $40/person with 10pm Ghost Tour $50/person. Reservations required.
Fun, interactive night with parts open to the audience.
http://pythiancastle.com
(417) 865-1464
Saturday
08
Dec
RIF Cookie Sale at the Christmas Parade
Event Time: 1-4 pm
Dates: Saturday, December 08, 2012 - Saturday, December 08, 2012
Location: Gillioz Theater on Park Central East AND Penmac Staffing - Building 447 South Avenue
Sale of cookies and hot chocolate and coffee on the Christmas parade route. Trays of cookies available for sale. Funds are used by RIF to purchase books for every 1st and 2nd grader in the Springfield schools. Children get to choose 3 free books a year. Over 400,000 books have been provided since 1979.
417-883-727
Wednesday
12
Dec
Nonna's South Beer Dinner
Event Time: 6:30pm
Dates: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Location: Nonna's Italian Cafe South, 3514 S. National Ave., Bradford Center
Admission: Tickets are $45, Better call Nonna's to nab yours: 417.890.8300.
Be at Nonna's South for a can't-miss evening, featuring Mother's beers paired with Nonna's delicious treats.
Thursday
13
Dec
Askinosie Chocolate's Holiday Hot Cocoa Event (Part 2 in our Holiday Event Series!)
Event Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, December 13, 2012 - Thursday, December 13, 2012
Location: Askinosie Chocolate Factory - 514 E. Commercial St. - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: Pay-what-you-can donation to Chocolate University
To celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day, we're throwing another party and this one will show you how to easily prepare 3 gourmet chocolate beverages that are perfect for the holiday season: traditional Askinosie original hot cocoa, Askinosie Sipping Chocolate, and a Mexican-style Askinosie hot cocoa. - - This second event in our two-part holiday series will take place on Dec. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featuring free samples and live music, we'll not only have stations set up that will be demonstrating how to make these drinks all night long, it's also the perfect opportunity to get some of your last-minute holiday shopping finished! - - While you sip on great cocoa, mingle with your friends, and shop for the holidays, Shawn Askinosie will be continuously demonstrating how to whip up these drinks in 3 easy steps, so you can learn how to prepare any of them for your holiday party or family holiday dinner. - - Admission is a donation of your choice to Askinosie Chocolate’s community youth program, Chocolate University, and the event open to the public. Shawn’s demonstration will be repeated throughout the night, so the event is come and go as you please. - - For more information, go to facebook.com/askinosie.chocolate or call us at 417-862-9900.
http://www.facebook.com/askinosie.chocolate
417-462-9900
Askinosie Chocolate's Holiday Hot Cocoa Party
Event Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, December 13, 2012 - Thursday, December 13, 2012
Location: Askinosie Chocolate, 514 E. Commercial St.
Admission: "pay-what-you-can" admission fee, to raise money for Askinosie Chocolate's youth community program, Chocolate University
Featuring live music and free samples, this event will give you tips on creating holiday treats, using local craft chocolate. To honor National Hot Cocoa Day, Shawn Askinosie will teach you how to whip up the world's best hot cocoa-- just like your grandma used to make.
www.askinosie.com
417-862-9900
Friday
14
Dec
Christmas Show
Event Time: 7:00pm
Dates: Friday, December 14, 2012 - Friday, December 14, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Dinner & Show $40/person. Reservations required.
Castle Christmas show is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. This show features our own duelling singing Santas who mix history, comedy and holiday tunes into a unique holiday show. And, of course, the Grinch makes an appearance for a fabulously good time.
http://pythiancastle.com
(417) 865-1464
Tablescapes - Setting the stage for the Perfect Meal: The Dickensian Christmas
Event Time: call for details
Dates: Friday, December 14, 2012 - Friday, December 14, 2012
Location: Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
Admission: $8, registration required
This series shows the creation of appropriate floral and table decorations for each themed presentation, explains the china, glassware, and silverware used, features a fictitious menu, and each presentation is peppered with anecdotes, tips, and poetic or otherwise appropriate readings. Light refreshments provided. Call 417-891-1515 to register.
www.parkboard.org
417-891-1515
Saturday
15
Dec
Downtown Springfield Holiday Loft Walk
Event Time: 4-9:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, December 15, 2012 - Saturday, December 15, 2012
Location: Downtown Springfield - 304 W. McDaniel St. - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $12 in advance - $15 day of
Each year, families go out of their way to create a whimsical holiday wonderland, complete with bright lights, delicious treats, and festive decor. Join us and see just how bright the season can be with our downtown loft dwellers at the Annual Holiday Loft Walk! Don't forget to vote on which loft you think exhibits the most holiday cheer! - - The Downtown Springfield Association is pleased to announce that this year's Holiday Loft Walk will be benefiting the Child Advocacy Center of Springfield! Local downtown businesses have partnered with lofts to provide delicious holiday treats, drinks, and twinkling trees! - - Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the event and may be purchased at the new Parlor 88 Downtown Location or at the Urban District Alliance office at 304 W. McDaniel. Join us and help make the season a little brighter for those children who have been less fortunate! - - For more information, contact Laura Head at 417-693-0827 or via email at LauraHead@therunbrands.com.
www.itsalldowntown.com
417-693-0827