Event Calendar

Monday

04

Jun

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

 

 

 

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

Saturday

09

Jun

Cicil War Days at Hulston Mill

Event Time: Sat 9:00-5:00 Sun 9:00-3:30
Dates: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location: Located between Everton and Greenfield, North on EE to E. Dade 92, right .9 miles to park entrance.
Admission: Adults $5 Kids K-12 Free with paid adult.

Civil War reenactors stage battles, skermishes and skits throughout the day. Civil War fashion show. Hulston Mill, dating from the 1870's, is operational and corn will be ground throughout the weekend. Concessions available.

dadehist.org
417-637-0355

Saturday

16

Jun

Free Art Days at The Creamery Arts Center

Event Time: 10am-noon
Dates: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Saturday, June 16, 2012
Location: The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Admission: Free

Enjoy free hands-on art activities for the whole family featuring four art stations and story telling.


417 862-2787

Wednesday

20

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Thursday

21

Jun

Poetry Slam!

Event Time: 7pm Doors
Dates: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Thursday, June 21, 2012
Location: Nathan P. Murphy's - 218 S. Campbell - Springfield, MO
Admission: $5

A poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they're saying and ...how they're saying it. A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience.

www.mopoetry.com
(417) 863-1909

 

 

 

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Thursday, June 21, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Friday

22

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Friday, June 22, 2012 - Friday, June 22, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Saturday

23

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Wednesday

27

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Thursday

28

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Thursday, June 28, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

 

 

 

Japanese Softball Exchange

Event Time:
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Monday, July 02, 2012
Location: Busch Municipal Building, 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield

An all-star mens fast pitch softball team from Springfields sister city, Isesaki, Japan, visits Springfield June 27-July 2, playing several friendly games with local teams at Killian Sport Complex. Fourteen players, ranging in age from 24 to 62, will be in Springfield June 27 through July 2. Cindy Jobe, coordinator of the Springfield Sister Cities Association, said this will be the ninth softball team exchange between Isesaki and Springfield since former Springfield-Greene County Park Board Director Dan Kinney prompted the first exchange in 1993.

http://www.PeaceThroughPeople.org/

 

 

 

Community Field Trip- RACE:Are We So Different? at Discovery Center

Event Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Thursday, June 28, 2012
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
Admission: Free

Community Field Trips for RACE: Are We So Different? are being offered to bring families and community resources together for an exciting experience focused on the scientific, historical and contemporary experience of race and racism in the United States. Families and individuals from throughout the area can be part of this important community conversation at no cost through the generous contributions of many local sponsors. In addition to experiencing and exploring this nationally acclaimed exhibit, participants will be treated to light refreshments and be automatically entered to win a number of exciting door prizes. Participants will be requested to complete an anonymous pre and post tour survey. After completing the post tour survey, participants will be treated to complimentary snacks.Community Field Trips provide access to the RACE exhibit areas only. The remainder of Discovery Center will not be open. No Reservation required.

http://blogs.missouristate.edu/diversity/2012/06/13/community-field-trip-to-race-are-we-so-different
417-836-3736

Friday

29

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Saturday

30

Jun

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Sunday

01

Jul

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - Sunday, July 01, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Monday

02

Jul

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Monday, July 02, 2012 - Monday, July 02, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

Tuesday

03

Jul

VeggieTales

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m on Wednesdays
Dates: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Location: The Mansion Theatre - 464 Hwy 248 - Branson, MO 65616
Admission: $15 - $25

Kids of all ages will love this show filled with silly song favorites like “Love My Lips,” “The Hairbrush Song,” “His Cheeseburger,” and many, many more! Join the God Made You Special LIVE tour for an unforgettable time of fun and silliness from the VeggieTales crew!

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

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