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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
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
"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: 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
Splash n' Sizzle at outdoor pools
Event Time:
Dates: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - Monday, July 30, 2012
Admission: $1 or free with donated canned food item for Ozarks Food Harvest
Splash n' Sizzle weekends at Park Board Outdoor Pools! Admission is $1 or free with donated canned food item for Ozarks Food Harvest. One special pool event for outdoor pool season in Springfield is the Splash N’ Sizzle weekends, which run 5:30 – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, July 1 – 30 at Doling, Grant Beach, Silver Springs and Westport Pools. Fassnight and Meador Pools will be open from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturdays only for the Splash N’ Sizzle weekends.
http://ilove.springfieldmo.org/post/6295321035/springfield-pools-feature-splash-n-sizzle-weekends
“RUMBLE IN THE TREETOPS” HIGHLIGHTS DIXIE STAMPEDE IN 2012
Event Time: show hours depend on day please see web site
Dates: Friday, July 06, 2012 - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Location: 1525 West Highway 76 - Branson, MO 65616 -
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has opened its 18th season, taking the rivalry up a notch, high into the treetops, with the new “Rumble In The Treetops” lumberjack competition! The new feature showcases the strength and agility of skilled lumberjack teams as they climb, chop, saw and log roll their way through a four-event relay.
www.dixiestampede.com
1-800-520-5544
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
Premier Baseball Senior Championship
Event Time:
Dates: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - Sunday, July 15, 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 Senior Championship features baseball teams competing in competition from across the country.
Scroll Saw Association of the World (SAW) Expo
Event Time: Please see event page at the URL listed.
Dates: Friday, July 13, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Ramada Oasis Convention Center
Admission: $6/day or $10 for both days.
SAW. EXPO is the bi-annual meeting of the members of the Scrollsaw Association of the World, whereby SAW members can meet and join in discussions with the Board of Directors of SAW. This is an opportunity to learn more about the running of the Scrollsaw Association of the World and to participate in your association. But an EXPO is much more than meetings. Seminars and Demonstrations are given of some of the latest techniques in scrolling. Vendors from across the country join us and offer their goods to our membership. A huge Scrollsaw Contest is held with prizes that make the trip to EXPO a valuable experience.
http://www.saw-online.com/SAWPages/Events/SAWExpo.asp
(417) 256-4334
PEARL plays FRIDAY the 13th at Three 20's Club
Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dates: Friday, July 13, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: 3005 S. Kansas Expy (corner of Kansas Expy & Battlefield, behind KFC)
Pearl Nation brings their legendary performances to the stage at Three 20's Club. Dance the night away with your favorite libations!
http://www.three20sclub.com
4178811520
Call for Artists: LemonDrop Art-a-Thon
Event Time:
Dates: Friday, July 13, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Admission: Get pledges
An Art-a-Thon is just like a Walk-a-Thon or Dance-a-Thon. You get pledges from your friends/family/coworkers/strangers for a certain dollar amount per hour, then show up at LemonDrop on Friday, July 13 at 7pm and see how long you can stay awake and make art. Funds raised will be divided between the artists, LemonDrop and an area elementary school art teacher for art supplies.
NRG & Dance Branson Studio Performance At Branson Landing!
Event Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: In front of the Fountains
Admission: Free
On behalf of Branson Landing, Brighton Collectibles and The Branson Arts Council, we are proud to have NRG and Dance Branson Studio coming to Branson Landing. From the young ages of 10-15, the kids of NRG study music at the Pellegrino’s School of Music and Art in Springfield and on Saturday, July 14th – they will be performing an eclectic mix of Rock N’ Roll, covering four decades, from Pink to Pink Floyd. The dance portion of this performance will feature members/students from Dance Branson Studio. Both of these groups are very excited to have this opportunity to promote kids’ arts programs through the Branson Arts Council, so be sure to join us to see first-hand, these very talented group of kids.
The Skinny Improv 10 Spot
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: The Skinny Improv
Admission: Pay what you will
The Skinny Improv 10 Spot - late night comedy at its best. Betty and the Baldwin - five girls and one guy make all the funny you can handle. They get a suggestion, tell some stories, do some scenes, and everyone goes home a winner. Red Deux - improvisors create characters and tell stories from those characters' points of view, and do scenes based on those stories.
Book Signing
Event Time: 12pm-2pm
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: ABC Books, N. Glenstone, Springfield
Admission: None
Kelly L. Ward grew up in the greater Springfield area. A graduate from MSU, Kelly is now a published author. Her book, The Crimson Purpose, was released this past December. Please come and show your support for Kelly as ABC Books hosts a book signing in her honor!
Walking Toward America
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Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Library Center
Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for students in grades 5-12
Library Foundation Presents “Walking Toward Americaâ€One-Woman Script July 14 and 15 at the Library CenterTickets are on sale at all library branches for two performances of “Walking Toward America,†a one-woman script written by former Springfield author Sandy Asher.The performances are at 7pm on July 14 and 2pm on July 15 in the Library Center auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students in grades 5-12. Proceeds will benefit the Library Foundation.Asher wrote the script based on the memoir of Springfieldian Ilga Vise, and from material Vise provided for the Library’s Ethnic Life Stories Project, at http://thelibrary.org/lochist/els/menu.cfm. Actress and former Springfieldian Annie Meek Montgomery portrays the young Ilga Vise during her flight with her family from their homeland in Latvia during World War II. For information, call the Library Foundation, 616-0586, or Community Relations at 616-0564 or 616-0566.
Springfield Wolfpack
Event Time: 7:05 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Mediacom Ice Park - 635 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: call for details
Springfield Wolfpack vs. APFL Championships
http://www.springfieldwolfpack.com
417 831-0548
The Art of Acrylics Workshop
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Admission: $55
In this workshop, students will learn blending and painting techniques, the importance of value, and color theory in order to achieve beautiful and bold acrylic paintings. There will be in-class demonstrations and plenty of one on one instruction as we work from actual still life set-ups. This class series would be suitable for the beginner or a more experienced artist looking for a more complete understanding of the medium. Plenty of one-on-one, discussion and critique is always used to benefit the learning process.
www.AFarris.com
417-862-ARTS
Movies at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Founders Park, between Boonville and Jefferson on Water, north of Park Central Square, downtown Springfield
Movies at Founders Park is a contemporary version of the drive-in theatre at a park on Springfield's founding site. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy some of today's new release and pre-home release movies. It's a wonderful way for the family to enjoy summer nights, July 5-6 through August 24-25. Family Night is on Fridays and Date Night is on Saturdays. All movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. Movie schedules will be posted at: http://www.springfieldmo.gov/founders/movies.html
Chad Bradford & The Damn Band
Event Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Sunday, July 15, 2012
Location: 3005 S. Kansas Expy (Corner of Kansas Expy & Battlefield, behind KFC)
One of Nashville's fast growing artists debuts on the stage at Three 20's Club, Springfield's Premier Nightclub. Chad Bradford & The Damn Band will perform live!
http://www.three20sclub.com
4178811520
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 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
Splash n' Sizzle at outdoor pools
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Outdoor pools- see below
One special pool event for outdoor pool season in Springfield is the Splash N' Sizzle weekends, which run 5:30 – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, July 1 – 30 at Doling, Grant Beach, Silver Springs and Westport Pools. Fassnight and Meador Pools will be open from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturdays only for the Splash N' Sizzle weekends. - - Admission to these six locations is $1 or a canned food item donation for the Ozarks Food Harvest. Extended Splash N' Sizzle holiday hours include: Independence Day, Noon – 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 4 at Grant Beach, Fassnight and Meador pools; and Labor Day, 1 – 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5 at Grant Beach and Fassnight pools
http://ilove.springfieldmo.org/post/6295321035/springfield-pools-feature-splash-n-sizzle-weekends
Splash n' Sizzle at outdoor pools
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Location: Outdoor pools- see below
One special pool event for outdoor pool season in Springfield is the Splash N' Sizzle weekends, which run 5:30 – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, July 1 – 30 at Doling, Grant Beach, Silver Springs and Westport Pools. Fassnight and Meador Pools will be open from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturdays only for the Splash N' Sizzle weekends. - - Admission to these six locations is $1 or a canned food item donation for the Ozarks Food Harvest. Extended Splash N' Sizzle holiday hours include: Independence Day, Noon – 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 4 at Grant Beach, Fassnight and Meador pools; and Labor Day, 1 – 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5 at Grant Beach and Fassnight pools
http://ilove.springfieldmo.org/post/6295321035/springfield-pools-feature-splash-n-sizzle-weekends