Event Calendar

Thursday

02

Aug

Kevin Loggins LIVE

Event Time: 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, August 02, 2012 - Thursday, August 02, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - 525 South John Q Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO 65806 -
Admission: call for details

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

Friday

03

Aug

Sounds on the Square

Event Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Friday, August 03, 2012
Location: Park Central Square - Downtown, Springfield
Admission: FREE

Patrons may bring lawn chairs or enjoy dinner on the Square in one of three adjacent outdoor cafes.

http://www.itsalldowntown.com
417 831-6200

Friday

10

Aug

The Mark Chapman Band Live In Concert At Branson Landing!

Event Time: 8:00 PM
Dates: Friday, August 10, 2012 - Friday, August 10, 2012
Location: In front of the Fountains
Admission: Free

Back by popular demand…The Mark Chapman Band (MCB) is a regional favorite based out of Springfield, MO - labeled by the Media as a Modern Country, Alt-Rock and Red Dirt Band and… they are coming to the Branson Landing! - - Don’t miss Mark’s performance of "Where Would You Go (If You Couldn't Go Home)?" – a song written for his neighbors in Joplin, MO after the devastating tornado in May, 2011. Download this song today and 100% of the profits will go to the American Red Cross, victims memorial funds, and other charities dedicated to rebuilding Joplin, Mo. Available now on iTunes. - - Concert begins at 8pm – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music – you’ll hear it all, from Country to Rock and Pop! -

http://bransonlanding.com/

Friday

24

Aug

Sweet Tea & Distortion Live In Concert At Branson Landing!

Event Time: 8:00 PM
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: In front of the Fountains
Admission: Free

Sweet Tea & Distortion is Springfield, MO’s newest, hottest, guitar-slinging rock band! While primarily paying tribute to all of your southern rock favorites with blazing guitars, reminiscent of the Allman Brothers and Skynyrd, they also expand into a wide variety of classic rock from the 70s, 80s and even the 90s! - If you like the Eagles, Skynyrd, Tucker, Allmans, ZZ Top, Pat Travers, Bad Co., Free, Little Feat, Blackfoot, The Band, CDB, Outlaws, 38 Special and more – this is your band! -

http://bransonlanding.com/

 

 

 

An Evening with John Prine

Event Time: 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central East - Springfield, Missouri 65806 -
Admission: call for details

Long considered a "songwriter's songwriter," John Prine is a rare talent who writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for. Evidence of this is the long list of songwriters who have recorded gems from his extensive catalog, including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Ben Harper, Joan Baez, and many others.

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

Saturday

25

Aug

Flutes and Flutes

Event Time: 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Christ Episcopal Church - 601 East Walnut Street - Springfield, MO 65806 -
Admission: call for details

Bettine Clemen, world renowned flautist will perform. Mark your calendars to attend this stunning combination of music and sparkling wine reception! Bettine will be accompanied by Harry Beckett, locally known in the Springfield Community for musical therapy. All benefits of the concert will go towards the new Sensory Garden.

http://www.swmogardens.com

 

 

 

Community Dance Slam

Event Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University - 900 North Benton Avenue - Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: Suggested $5 Donation at Door

Springfield Dance Alliance is hosting its first annual Community Dance Slam! Participants of all ages, styles, and levels from the Springfield Area will be showcasing their talents as performers and choreographers in an informal showing at Clara Thompson Hall at Drury Campus. Participants have the option of submitting their work for adjudication and a few selected choreographers from the event will be invited to present their work in Springfield Dance Alliance’s 2012/2013 concert season and receive one choreographer membership free. Come out and support dance and all of the talented artists who create our dynamic arts community! - - Registration deadline for participants is August 15th. More information about registration and the event can be found on our website. - - *All registration fees and donations aid in production costs for current and future dance alliance sponsored events.*

www.springfielddancealliance.com

Local favorites