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"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

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

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

Premier Baseball Incoming Freshman Championship

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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.

www.premierbaseball.net

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

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

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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/

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

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

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

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