Sunday
17
Jun
Student Field Trips
Event Time: Daily 8 AM to dusk
Dates: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - Monday, December 31, 2012
Location: Fantastic Caverns
Admission: Child group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $6.00 - Adult group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $16.50
55-minute, all riding educational cave tour.
http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
417 833-2010
"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
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
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
Wickman's 90th Anniversary Celebration
Event Time: 10am - 5pm
Dates: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: Wickman's Garden Village - 1345 S Fort Ave - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: FREE!
Wickman's Garden Village 90th Anniversary Celebration - There will be door prizes and hourly drawings for Wickman's gift cards. - Free Cupcakes and lemonade will be served in 'Frankie's House', a - circa 1920 home built by Floyd Emhoff, founder of Wickman's. There will also be memorabilia on display that reflects the 90 years of history of Wickman's.
www.wickmans.com
417-862-3707
Titanic Branson Father's Day Boat Show
Event Time: 9am - 9pm
Dates: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: 3235 W Hwy 76 Country Blvd in Branson, Mo.
Admission: Event is Free in the Parking Lot. Touring the Titanic Museum Attraction requires regular ticket purchase.
We’ve invited Bass Pro Shops’ Tracker Boat Center to drop anchor in our parking lot and show off some of the newest, fastest, hottest models on today’s market. This exclusive Father’s Day event is free and open to the public. Perfect gift for Dad! - -
http://www.titanicbranson.com
800-381=-7670
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
Hamlet vs. Zombies: Something is Rotting in the State of Denmark
Event Time:
Dates: Sunday, June 17, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: The Skinny Improv
Admission: $10
Produced by Jeff Jenkins, "Hamlet vs. Zombies: Something is Rotting in the State of Denmark" heads back to Springfield for one weekend only as part of the 2012 Springfield Shakespeare Festival. A highly-charged, action-fueled remake of William Shakespeare's timeless classic that finally answers the question, "What would happen if Denmark was attacked by a zombie horde?"
Monday
18
Jun
Sertoma 911 Golf Tournament
Event Time: Registration 11:30.... lunch at Noon.... Tee Time 1:00
Dates: Monday, June 18, 2012 - Monday, June 18, 2012
Location: Millwood Golf & Racquet Club - Springfield, MO.
Admission: 4 person scramble $125.00 per golfer: includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes. Entry fee $150.00 after June 1, 2012.
1st Annual 911 Golf tourney... a benefit for the Greene County 100 Club The GC100 Club is a charitable organization that exists to help the surviving families of firefighters and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
www.911golftourney.org
417-863-1231 417-818-5961
Free Family Movie Monday
Event Time: 10:00am
Dates: Monday, June 18, 2012 - Monday, June 18, 2012
Location: Hollywood Theaters-College Station 14 in Downtown Springfield - 415 W. College St, Springfield MO 65806 - -
Admission: FREE for all ages!
These movie are free to the public and start at 10am with no previews or trailers. This list of movies is available on our website. For more infomation and to stay up to date on all the new movies check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/collegestation14
gohollywood.com
417-799-3457
Mini Marathon Swim Lessons (ages 6 months to 14 years)
Event Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Dates: Monday, June 18, 2012 - Thursday, June 28, 2012
Location: Diventures Scuba and Swim center - Located off of Campbell and Plainview -
Admission: Call for pricing
Mini Marathon Swim Lessons. Children retain more with consecutive lessons, making daily swim lessons perfect for summer! Mini Marathon classes meet Monday-Thrusday from 9:00am-11:00am for a half-hour and last two weeks!
www.diventures.net
417-883-5151
Scuba Ranger (ages 7-12)
Event Time: Class meets 2-4pm
Dates: Monday, June 18, 2012 - Friday, June 22, 2012
Location: Diventures is located at 5225 S. Campbell Ave. -
Admission: At the interseciton of Campbell and Plainview
Calling all adventure seekers!Kids will master fun aquatic challenges underwater while learning cool facts about the ocean and how to scuba divein this five day camp.Class meets from 2-4pm.
www.diventures.net
417-883-5151
Tuesday
19
Jun
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Tuesday, June 19, 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
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
Teen Writing Workshop
Event Time:
Dates: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Location: The Creamery Arts Center
Admission: Free
The Teen Writing Workshop, meeting every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm, allows teens to meet in a casual atmosphere and practice writing, reading their work aloud, and hearing positive critiques from their peers and the workshop facilitator. The workshop also invites guest authors and writers to speak about the writing process and publishing their work.
Wednesday Noon in Founders Park
Event Time: 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 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
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 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
Quizical at the Q
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Location: Q Enoteca Wine Bar - 308 West Commercial - Springfeild, MO -
Admission: FREE
Come out to QUIZICAL at the Q!, C Street’s ultimate game show starring the affable host Joe Terry! Great questions, music, libations, prizes and fun for all await at this weekly, not to be missed, event. -
Thursday
21
Jun
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Thursday, June 21, 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
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
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
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
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
Friday
22
Jun
Sounds on the Square
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, June 22, 2012 - Friday, June 22, 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
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Friday, June 22, 2012 - Friday, June 22, 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
The Skinny Improv MainStage Show
Event Time:
Dates: Friday, June 22, 2012 - Friday, June 22, 2012
Location: The Skinny Improv
Admission: $10 general; $9 groups of 5 or more
The Skinny Improv MainStage show, featuring Improv Sportz - two teams of improvisors compete against each other for your love and affection. "Beat the Heat" summer ticket discount for June - $10 general admission / $9 groups of five or more.
Father-Son Camp Out at Chick-Fil-A
Event Time: 8pm-8am
Dates: Friday, June 22, 2012 - Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: Chick-Fil-A - S. Glenstone Ave.
Admission: $10 per person
Bring your tents! Bring your sleeping bags/cots, blow up mattresses, etc. You will be camping out in our back parking lot! Bring your camping chairs, flashlights and anything else you need for camping out that night! 8pm is registration. There is a fee of $10 per person. This covers all listed below-- 8-10pm - Activities: Lowe's will be there assisting Dads & Sons in building something together, Bass Pro will be there to teach and let you practice your casting skills for fishing, DiVentures will be there showing Dads & Sons how to gear up for scuba diving as well as water safety, there will be a table set up for you to make your own trail mix too! At 10pm-midnight - The inflatables come! We will have jousting, Zero Gravity, and more. We will also have fire pits and provide marshmallows to roast! At Midnight we will have an IceDream Sundae party! Then, it's lights out! The next morning, we will provide you with breakfast! (Restrooms are available all night inside the store) Lots' of FUN memories..............
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
Terry’s Team 5k Run and Walk
Event Time: 6:30-9:30
Dates: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: South Park Water St. Seymour MO
Admission: $25.00 Day of Registration - $20.00 Preregistration
Sign up for Terry’s Team 5k run and walk to support Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) on June 23, 2012. The race will be held at South Park Water St.in Seymour MO. Registration runs from 6:30 am to 7:00 am and the race begins at 7:30. Registration is $25.00 on the day of the race, and $20.00 for pre registration, checks payable to GSACC. Those who register by June 11th are guaranteed a T-Shirt on race day. Medals are awarded for each age group, 1st-3rd male and female and overall male and female awards. For more information, email jowens@seymourbank.com or call 417-616-1232.
http://tinyurl.com/cjt53lt
417-616-1232
Art Gone Wild!
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: Dickerson Park Zoo
Admission: Free with paid zoo admission
Art Gone Wild! at Dickerson Park Zoo features hands-on activities for kids 12 and younger. Five stations will be open, including zoo animal sidewalk chalk, designer dirt bags, and make your own fossils. Activities are free with paid zoo admission.
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Saturday, June 23, 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
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
Sunday
24
Jun
Auditions for Boeing-Boeing
Event Time:
Dates: Sunday, June 24, 2012 - Sunday, June 24, 2012
Location: SCT Rehearsal Studio
Auditions for Springfield Contemporary Theatre's production of Boeing-Boeing. Roles for two men and four women are available. Monologues are not required; those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.
Monday
25
Jun
Free Family Movie Monday
Event Time: 10:00am
Dates: Monday, June 25, 2012 - Monday, June 25, 2012
Location: Hollywood Theaters-College Station 14 in Downtown Springfield - 415 W. College St, Springfield MO 65806 - -
Admission: FREE for all ages!
These movie are free to the public and start at 10am with no previews or trailers. This list of movies is available on our website. For more infomation and to stay up to date on all the new movies check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/collegestation14
gohollywood.com
417-799-3457
Tuesday
26
Jun
Premier Baseball Incoming Freshman Championship
Event Time:
Dates: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Sunday, July 01, 2012
Location: Multiple
Admission: $25 All Tournament Pass - $20 All Tournament Pass (Youth & Senior) - $6 daily admission - $4 daily admission (Youth & Senior)
The Premier Baseball Incoming Freshman Baseball Championship will feature over 30 teams competing from around the country.
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Tuesday, June 26, 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
Wednesday
27
Jun
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 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
Quizical at the Q
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Location: Q Enoteca Wine Bar - 308 West Commercial - Springfeild, MO -
Admission: FREE
Come out to QUIZICAL at the Q!, C Street’s ultimate game show starring the affable host Joe Terry! Great questions, music, libations, prizes and fun for all await at this weekly, not to be missed, event. -
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
Wednesday noon concerts at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Location: Founders Park, Jefferson and Water, downtown Springfield
Admission: Free
Pack your lunch and enjoy free mini-concerts in downtown Springfield's Founders Park. Presented by the Urban Districts Alliance: www.itsalldowntown.com May 16th Lyal Strickland Singer/Songwriter May 23rd TBD May 30th The RetroGnomes Rick Band June 6th Springfield Little Theatre Y.E.S. Troupe Musical Theatre Variety June 13th Springfield Ballet Dance June 20th Supercharge Classic Rock Band June 27th Little Hoover Big Band Jazz July 4th - No performance - July 11th Sarah M. Smith Singer/Songwriter July 18th TBD July 25th Missouri State University String Fling String Chamber Music
Wednesday noon concerts at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Location: Founders Park, Jefferson and Water, downtown Springfield
Admission: Free
Pack your lunch and enjoy free mini-concerts in downtown Springfield's Founders Park. Presented by the Urban Districts Alliance: www.itsalldowntown.com May 16th Lyal Strickland Singer/Songwriter May 23rd TBD May 30th The RetroGnomes Rick Band June 6th Springfield Little Theatre Y.E.S. Troupe Musical Theatre Variety June 13th Springfield Ballet Dance June 20th Supercharge Classic Rock Band June 27th Little Hoover Big Band Jazz July 4th - No performance - July 11th Sarah M. Smith Singer/Songwriter July 18th TBD July 25th Missouri State University String Fling String Chamber Music
Wednesday Noon in Founders Park
Event Time: 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 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
Thursday
28
Jun
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.
Innuendo, The Band debuts at Three 20's Club
Event Time: 8:30 pm - 12:00 am
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: Three 20's Club - 3005 S. Kansas Expy - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: $3.00 - Ladies - $5.00 - Men
Ladies Night at Three 20's Club brings the debut performance of Innuendo, The Band. Live music, spacious dance floor, your favorite libations all make for a wonderfully exciting evening. 21+
http://www.three20sclub.com
417-881-1520
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
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Thursday, June 28, 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
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
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
1776
Event Time: call for showtimes
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Springfield Contemporary Theatre at the Vandivort Center - 305 E. Walnut, 4th Floor - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: call for details
The inspiring historical musical drama with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone about the founding of our country. Directed by Gretchen Teague in a new all-female staging.
http://www.springfieldcontemporarytheatre.org
417 831-8001
MEMBERS ONLY - LIVE IN CONCERT!
Event Time: 8pm
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: Branson Landing
Admission: Free
Members Only is the nation's premier 80's cover band, playing your favorite hair and pop classics from the decade that gave us the Rubik’s Cube, Atari, and feathered bangs! Members Only has been playing together since 2008 and they have a very high energy show. This group has been performing all of the songs you know and love, guaranteed to have you dancing and singing along with them and wanting more!
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
"Animals Wild About Art"
Event Time: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Thursday, August 30, 2012
Location: Maschino's - 1715 S. Campbell Avenue - Springfield, MO -
Admission: FREE
The "Animals Wild About Art" painting project is an enrichment program for Dickerson Park Zoo's animals. While some paintings are paw prints and brush work, other paintings are skin prints done by zookeepers. A "People's Choice" award will also be given to the painting receiving the most votes during the exhibition. - -
http://www.parkboard.org
417 833-1570
1776
Event Time:
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: Vandivort Center Theatre
Admission: $16-22
This inspiring historical musical play won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, when first produced. It tells the story of John Adams trying to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence. A full cast of females take stage to bring new life and energy to this exciting musical.
Sounds on the Square
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 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
Etsy II Workshop
Event Time:
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: The Creamery Arts Center
Admission: The charge for this workshop is $20 for non-Fresh members
Etsy II - Putting it together Fresh Gallery will present an Etsy workshop for artists wishing to learn about Etsy and how to set up an on-line shop to promote and sell their art over the Internet. Participants are welcome to bring their lap tops and work along with the instructor, Christina Steele, during the demo. A list of what you will need to have with you to do that will be e-mailed to you after you register for the workshop.
http://www.freshgallery.org/content/artists-helping-artists-workshop-etsy-ii
(417) 862-9300
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 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
Good Literature plays LIVE at Three 20's Club
Event Time: 9:30 pm - 1:00 am
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 2012
Location: Three 20's Club - 3005 S. Kansas Expy - Springfield, MO 65807
Good Literature makes their debut performance at Three 20's Club before leaving the area for their National Tour. Do no miss this opportunity to see them live, on stage and experience their incredible talent
http://www.three20sclub.com
4178811520
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
Green Valley Cloggers Pre Show Performance at Dixie Stampede in Branson, MO
Event Time: 8pm Show
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Location: 1525 West Highway 76 - Branson, MO - 65616 -
Green Valley Cloggers Pre Show Performance at Dixie Stampede in Branson, MO
http://dixiestampede.com
1-800-520-5544
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
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 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
Machine Gun Symphony and Open Fire
Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dates: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Sunday, July 01, 2012
Location: Three 20's Club - 3005 S. Kansas Expy - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: $10.00 21+
The night lights up with Open Fire taking the stage at 9 PM dazzling you with their talent! Machine Gun Symphony explodes on stage around 10:30 to give you one of their legendary SPECTACULAR performances
http://www.three20sclub.com
4178811520