Event Calendar

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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

 

 

 

National Association of Aladdin Lamp Collectors, Inc. Summer National Gathering

Event Time: 3-7pm Aug 3 and 8am-3pm Aug 4
Dates: Monday, July 30, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: University Plaza Hotel & Convvention Center
Admission: Yes

The public is invited to the 23rd International Lamp Show & Sale from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 4. There is a nominal admission fee.

http://aladdincollectors.org/index.php
573-696-3619

 

 

 

Titanic Honors Homeschool Students

Event Time: 9:00am-Close
Dates: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Location: Titanic Museum Attraction - 3235 W 76 Country Blvd - Branson, MO 65616

Special Home School Rate on Selected Dates. Reservations Required. Call 800-381-7670. - - Use the 'ship' as a classroom! Students can learn life lessons, along with traditional education in History, Science, Geography, language arts, and Social Studies. -

http://www.titanicbranson.com
800-381-7670

 

 

 

Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic

Event Time: Call for details
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Sunday, August 19, 2012
Location: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
Admission: Free

This event is the largest nine-day hunting sale of the year. Celebrate with local hunting professionals, while also taking advantage of unbelievable savings.

www.basspro.com
417-887-7334

 

 

 

Boeing-Boeing

Event Time: call for showtimes
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012
Location: Springfield Contemporary Theatre at the Vandivort Center - 305 E. Walnut, 4th Floor - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: call for details

The 2008 Tony Award winning comedy by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans. Richard Dines directs this swingin' 60's comedy about an American architect balancing three air hostess fiancées and a visiting friend in his Paris apartment. A Springfield area premiere.

http://www.springfieldcontemporarytheatre.org
417 831-8001

 

 

 

Annual Rummage Sale to benefit Boy Scout Troop 174

Event Time: Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 7am-3pm
Dates: Friday, August 03, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: Hood United Methodist Church

Boy Scout Troop 174 is holding their annual yard sale on Aug 3-4. There will be furniture, clothing, housewares, exercise equipment, electronics and so much more! There really is something for everyone. Come in, cool off and find a bargain! - All proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 174.

 

 

 

Home Run- 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run

Event Time: 7:00 am Rain or Shine
Dates: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: Highland Springs Country Club, 5400 South Highland Springs Boulevard, Springfield, MO 65809
Admission: $20 pre-registration/$25 day of event for 5K/10K run. $10 pre-registration/$15 day of the event for 1 Mile Fun Run. $40 for family of five or more.

Habitat for Humanity and Price Cutter Charity Championship are hosting Home Run, a 5K/10K and 1 mile Fun Run on August 4th, 2012, at 7 am at Highland Springs Country Club, rain or shine. Pre-registration is $20 for 5K/10K, $10 for 1 Mile Fun Run. Day of the event is $25 for 5K/10 and $15 for 1 mile Fun Run. Family option of $40 for a family of 5 or more. Awards will be given. Join us for music, refreshments, bounce houses for the kids and more.

 

 

 

Moxie Mornings for Kids

Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: The Moxie Cinema
Admission: FREE

Moxie Mornings feature innovative short films and hands-on art-making for children ages 2-6. Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

http://www.moxiecinema.com/

 

 

 

Movies at Founders Park

Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 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 We were happy to again partner with SATO (Springfield And The Ozarks) 48 organizers to highlight several of the filmmakers who participated in the 2012 SATO 48 film challenge.

 

 

 

Wilderness First Responder Course

Event Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Dates: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - Sunday, August 12, 2012
Location: Lake Shore Resort - Lakeshore Drive - Branson, MO
Admission: Tuition: $675

This is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. - The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include, but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. - This course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision making abilities. The WMI Adult & Child CPR is included in this course. - The Wilderness First Responder course is pre-approved for 70 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours (CEH) by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). - For active members of the Wilderness Medical Society, this course has been approved for up to 59.5 hours of credit (27 core and 32.5 elective) towards a Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM).

http://www.edenguides.com/wilderness_first_responder.html
1-855-EDEN-GUIDES

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