Sunday
19
Aug
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
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
Monday
20
Aug
Eat to Defeat ALS
Event Time: 11am-9pm
Dates: Monday, August 20, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: Monday, August 20: Pasta Express - Tuesday, August 21: Pickleman's - Wednesday, August 22: Which Wich - Thursday, August 23: Qdoba - Friday, August 24: Cedar's
Help us reach our 2012 Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal by eating at the following locations the week of August 20-24. Each day, a different Springfield restaurant has agreed to donate between 10-15% of their profits to the ALS Association.
(417) 886-5003
Wednesday
22
Aug
Wednesday noon concerts at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Location: Founders Park, Jefferson and Water, downtown Springfield
Pack your lunch and enjoy free mini-concerts in downtown Springfield's Founders Park. Presented by the Urban Districts Alliance: www.itsalldowntown.com
Quizical at the Q
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - Wednesday, August 22, 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
23
Aug
Miranda
Event Time:
Dates: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Location: Canvas Art Gallery
Admission: $10
Gold Medal Swimmer to be Tested for Mermaid Oil in Her System! No not really...but Peter Blackmore wrote Miranda in 1948; the last time the Olympics were held in London. So, A Class Act Productions will be opening the hilarious comedy on August 23rd to celebrate! A London surgeon goes on a fishing trip, only to bring home a mermaid disguised as one of his patients. What will his wife think if she finds out? How can he ever explain it to his friends? Wait a minute; his friends are falling in love with her too! Come sit in the air conditioning and enjoy some of the best theatre in town at a convenient price. Tickets are only $10.00! Appropriate for all ages, Miranda runs Aug. 23 through Sept. 2 at The Canvas, 315 South Avenue. Please call 417-766-3139 for reservations or more information. And of course join A Class Act Productions on Facebook to find out about more of our shows. Be sure to click like!
Fall Sports Kickoff Cookout and Auction Event
Event Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Location: Plaster Sports Complex
Admission: $10
The auction portion of the night will feature approximately 40 live and silent auction items. The chance to bid on a variety of collectibles, become a Missouri State coach for a day, selected team travel, and other great items are just some of the exciting opportunities awaiting fans.
http://www.MissouriStateBears.com
417 836-6776
Come and Van Gogh
Event Time: 5 pm-7:30 pm
Dates: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Location: 1111 East Brookside, Springfield MO
Admission: Free
Meet new Art Museum Director Nick Nelson and learn about the Southwest Missouri Museum Associates (SMMA)and how you can become involved in the Art Museum.
www.springfieldmo.gov/art/
417-837-5700
Friday
24
Aug
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
Movies at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 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.
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! -
Cocktail and Wellies on the Lawn
Event Time: 7pm
Dates: Friday, August 24, 2012 - Friday, August 24, 2012
Location: Historic Commercial Street Firehouse, - 101 E Commercial Street, Spring?eld MO
Admission: Tickets available at www.springfielduac.org for $50 per - person - - Ticket Price Includes - Hors d’oeuvres made with locally-grown produce - Complimentary wine - Local Mother’s Brewing Company beer - Entertainment by Molly Healy and Dallas Jones
Don your wellies, garden boots, or muck mucks and join Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition for the Cocktail Lawn Party & Silent Auction. - - Ticket Price Includes: Hors d’oeuvres made with locally-grown produce, complimentary wine, local Mother’s Brewing Company beer, entertainment by Molly Healy and Dallas Jones - - All proceeds benefit Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition projects that promote healthy lifestyles and environments, such as The DIRT (Dig In R-Twelve) Project, our schoolyard garden project. Join us to raise funds to further our projects and reconnect people with food and farmers.
Saturday
25
Aug
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.*
Cherish Kids 5K/10K Walk/Run
Event Time: 6:30am -1:00pm
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: 6100 N 19th Street, Ozark, Mo 65721
Admission: 5K/10K $25 Race Day $30-Includes Ultramax Chip Timing and T-shirt - Kids K $20 Race Day $30-Includes T-shirt and finishing medal
The 5K/10K is on a beautiful country course in Ozark! - LIVE Band from 7am-1pm - All registered participants receive a shirt and goodie bag - Master of Ceremonies: Sara & Ethan Forhetz from KY3 - Professional photos taken at Finish Line - Water stations provided along course - Free snacks for registered participants at Runners Tent - Silent Auction with many items, even weekend get-aways! - Family Fun (7am-1pm) Kids' inflatables, free games, face painting, lots of food vendors and more! - Cherish Kids Exhibit Hall (Friday & Saturday) - Many Door PRIZES given away at Award Ceremony - Chip timing is provided by UltraMax Event Services - OMRR Triple Crown Event - Children in foster care receive FREE registration - For more information call 417-581-KIDS(5437)
www.cherishkids.org
417-581-5437
Pelligrino's Free Lesson Day
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Pellegrino’s School of Music and Art
Admission: FREE
On Saturday, August 25 from 10am to 4pm Pellegrino’s School of Music and Art is having a Free Lesson Day. Interested students of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and try out an instrument, vocal, or art lesson. Pelligrino's offers lessons in guitar, drums, bass, piano, violin, and woodwinds. For art, students can try mixed media, drawing or sculpture classes on free lesson day, though they do offer other art classes during the week. Interested students may try out as many instruments or classes as they would like. The free lesson requires no commitment, it is just an opportunity for students to meet teachers, get a feel for what lessons will be like, see how they like it, and to have fun. Call 887-2800 to set up a time for your free lesson.
Center City Market Place
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Mother's Brewing Company
Admission: $5
Proceeds go to benefit The Kitchen. Local beer, fabulous food, and live music while you shop many of your favorite Downtown and C-Street businesses all in one place.
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.
Movies at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Saturday, August 25, 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.
Sunday
26
Aug
Miranda
Event Time:
Dates: Sunday, August 26, 2012 - Sunday, August 26, 2012
Location: Canvas Art Gallery
Admission: $10
Gold Medal Swimmer to be Tested for Mermaid Oil in Her System! No not really...but Peter Blackmore wrote Miranda in 1948; the last time the Olympics were held in London. So, A Class Act Productions will be opening the hilarious comedy on August 23rd to celebrate! A London surgeon goes on a fishing trip, only to bring home a mermaid disguised as one of his patients. What will his wife think if she finds out? How can he ever explain it to his friends? Wait a minute; his friends are falling in love with her too! Come sit in the air conditioning and enjoy some of the best theatre in town at a convenient price. Tickets are only $10.00! Appropriate for all ages, Miranda runs Aug. 23 through Sept. 2 at The Canvas, 315 South Avenue. Please call 417-766-3139 for reservations or more information. And of course join A Class Act Productions on Facebook to find out about more of our shows. Be sure to click like!
Monday
27
Aug
Noises Off - Auditions
Event Time:
Dates: Monday, August 27, 2012 - Monday, August 27, 2012
Location: The Landers Theatre
Auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s production of Noises Off, to be directed by SLT Executive Director Beth Domann, will be held Monday, August 27 and Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Landers Theatre, 311 East Walnut. Callbacks are scheduled for Wednesday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. This popular, hilarious comedy has often been called the funniest farce ever written. Critics call Noises Off “spectacularly funny†and “a festival of deliriumâ€, and the play constantly tops lists of best comedic plays. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org/audition/noisesoffauditions/
Julius Caesar - Auditions
Event Time:
Dates: Monday, August 27, 2012 - Monday, August 27, 2012
Location: The Skinny Improv
2012 Springfield Shakespeare Project Announces Auditions for "Julius Caesar" directed by Sarah Wiggin Auditions for Springfield Shakespeare Project production of "Julius Caesar" directed by Sarah Wiggin a MSU Theatre/Dance Faculty Member will be held Monday, August 27 starting at 7 p.m. at the The Skinny Improv above Nonna's Italian Cafe at 306 South Avenue. Those auditioning should prepare a one minute VERSE monologue. Be familar with the show and please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. Also come knowing any potential conflicts for rehearsals and production dates. If callbacks are needed they will be August 28, 2012 at 7 pm at The Skinny Improv. Please call 417-831-5233.
SRO Lyric Theatre - Auditions
Event Time:
Dates: Monday, August 27, 2012 - Monday, August 27, 2012
Location: Missouri State University
SRO Lyric Theatre will hold auditions for the 2012-2013 opera season and the Young Artist Scholarship program on Monday, August 27 & Tuesday, August 28 from 6-9 pm at Ellis Recital Hall (MSU Campus), 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897. Needed - young boy to play Amahl; chorus and supporting roles for Amahl and the Night Visitors and La Traviata; high school students encouraged to apply for the Young Artist Scholarship program. To schedule an audition time call the SRO office at 417-863-1960: www.srolyrictheatre.org.
Tuesday
28
Aug
Wednesday
29
Aug
Wednesday noon concerts at Founders Park
Event Time:
Dates: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Location: Founders Park, Jefferson and Water, downtown Springfield
Pack your lunch and enjoy free mini-concerts in downtown Springfield's Founders Park. Presented by the Urban Districts Alliance: www.itsalldowntown.com
Quizical at the Q
Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Wednesday, August 29, 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
30
Aug
Fall Fashionista Gala
Event Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, August 30, 2012 - Thursday, August 30, 2012
Location: Twin Oaks Country Club - 1020 East Republic Road - Springfield, MO
Admission: $15 in Advance - $20 at the door
You are invited to attend the second annual “Fall Fashionista Gala” on Thursday, August 30th at Twin Oaks Country Club. The event starts at 5:30 with cocktails and hors d’ouvres, entertainment and a silent auction. The exciting fashion show will feature Lisa Rau as emcee at 6:30. See the new fall fashions from great local stores, Nomad, Ashby’s, Modern Society, Town and County, Roxy Blue, Krickets, Karl’s Tuxedos, Mens Warehouse and Blackwell’s. Hair and makeup for the models will be done by Details Salon, Moda Salon and Frost Salon. The Fall Fashionista Gala is a fund-raising benefit for Women in Need of the Ozarks, a 501(C)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping working women suffering a temporary financial crisis. The $20 ticket fee at the door will go directly to assist women in our area. Advance tickets are $15 and are available at Blackwell’s, Ashby’s, Krickets and Modern Society.
womeninneedoftheozarks.org
417-773-2255
Friday
31
Aug
Teen Friday Nights
Event Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for Grades 6-12.
Dates: Friday, August 31, 2012 - Friday, August 31, 2012
Location: The Library Station
If it's Friday night, there is something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in for games, crafts and special events.