Events

Watch as skilled divers feed the fish in the freshwater aquarium at Bass Pro Shops (r) Outdoor World (r) in Springfield.

Come visit Route 66 where it was born!

Money isn't just about dollars and cents. The ancient Aztecs used chocolate for money, and Yap Islanders used 500 lb stones! So what is money and how does it work? Now families, adults, and children can explore the history, science, math and economics behind money in Moneyville. A traveling exhibit from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. This highly interactive traveling exhibit uses the familiar and fascinating subject of money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun environment. On Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:00am MO State Treasurer Clint Zweifel will be talking to you about money, budgeting and how saving money is a huge part of financial literacy. He will discuss ways to budget with children and how families can work financial literacy in to their everyday lives.
This exhibit is included in Discovery Center General Admission.
Locally sponsored by: MOST 529 and Ozarks Coin Club

90-minute summer science program centered around Missouri Minerals. Students sluice for samples, then identify and classify their finds. Available daily 6/1 thru 8/31 at 10 AM & Noon. Includes riding cave tour and Outdoor Classroom experience.

Enjoy unique shows and visiting cartoon stars. See Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience, discover Wacky Science with Professor David Willey, and witness a Champion Cloggers' performance. Meet and greets with cartoon superstars including Dora & Diego as well as Scooby Doo & Shaggy.

110 in The Shade

June 12-15, 17-22

Musical
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones
Book by N. Richard Nash
Based on the The Rainmaker, a 1954 play by N. Richard Nash
It's the Fourth of July, 1936, and the town of Three Point, Texas, is in the midst of a blistering heat wave and drought. H.C. Curry is a rancher who's desperate for rain. He's equally desperate to find a good husband for his daughter, Lizzie, whose sharp wit and blunt honesty intimidate most men. H.C. sets his matchmaking sights on File, the local sheriff. While File and Lizzie both thirst for love, they're also wary and defensive. Suddenly, a handsome stranger blows into town. Bill Starbuck, aka Tornado Johnson, is a charismatic conman who claims to be a "rainmaker" - for a price. Lizzie's father agrees to pay Starbuck $100 to make it rain within 24 hours. Lizzie sees through Starbuck's scam, but finds herself drawn to him. That evening brings soul-searching, revelations and the first flickers of love, as the two discuss their hopes and dreams. Meanwhile, Sheriff File is searching for Starbuck to arrest him. Seeing Starbuck with Lizzie, File realizes that he, too, is in love with her. The atmosphere is charged as stormclouds build over this Three Point love triangle!

Learn how to register for and use free Web-based email services and how to compose, read, reply to, save and forward email. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.

Fox & Hound is looking for SINGERS! We are hosting Fox Icon and getting ready to start auditions! The grand champion will receive a $350 prize and the runner-up will receive $150. Judges are well qualified musicians interested in critiquing anybody who thinks they've got what it takes to win! Information provided below.

- Must be 21 or older
- Check-in between 7:30pm and 8pm
- Contest begins at 8pm
- Karaoke D.J. will accompany. Instruments with a 1/4" plug may be brought and played
- Judging is based on vocal talent
- Eliminations every week announced at the end of each night.

Judging Criteria
- Vocal/Singing Ability {15 pts}
- Stage Presence/Charisma {10 pts}
- Appearance {5 pts}
- Entertainment/Crowd Reaction/Audience Participation {20 pts}
- Bonus awarded: Each audience member/participant and contestant will be given 1 vote and 2 points will be added to each person's score for each vote they receive for that night only.....SO BRING FRIENDS!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July 2013
Summer Movie Express at Regal
9 Week Children’s Film Series
The Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am for nine weeks. Admission is $1 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute.

June 11/12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, PG, 10am
Parental Guidance, PG, 10am

June 18/19
Mr. Poppers’ Penguins, PG, 10am
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, G, 10am

June 25/26
Monte Carlo, PG, 10am
Rio, G, 10am

July 2/3
Coraline, PG, 10am
ParaNorman, PG, 10am

July 9/10
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, PG, 10am
Big Miracle, PG, 10am

July 16/17
Yogi Bear, PG, 10am
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, PG, 10am

July 23/24
Racing Stripes, PG, 10am
Happy Feet Too, PG, 10am

July 30/31
African Cats, G, 10am
Chimpanzee, G,10am

Learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources, then find out how to break down the sections of a grant, address each one in detail and put them together in a readable "whole."

Watercolor U.S.A. is a nationally known, annual juried exhibition recognizing aqueous media painting. Featuring some of the country's best known artists and jurors, the event is open to artists from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Hundreds of entries are received annually and judged for a variety of prizes and possible purchase by the museum or its patrons. Since 1962, this event has attracted thousands of visitors to view the work of exhibitors.

Wednesday Noon in Founders Park is a series of free lunch-time concerts and shows running from May 8-June 26, 2013. Shows are for all ages and run from 12:15 to 12:45pm each Wednesday. Patrons are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and lawn chair.

May 8 - Bill Haller
May 15 – Eddie Gumucio
May 22 – The Prospex
May 29- Springfield Ballet
June 5- Joni Lemons
June 12- Little Hoover Big Band
June 19- Sarah M. Smith
June 26- Roots & Fifths

Enjoy the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals as they face off against the Tulsa Drillers.

Prepare for the 3.1 mile distance with our Women's 5K Run/Walk Training that will start Wednesday, May 29. Learn basic running technique and build up the endurance with run/walk intervals. Invite your friends to join you and make it a girls night out! Each participant will receive a training schedule at the first meeting*. Training is led by RRCA certified run coach, Mark Millsap, and is appropriate for all fitness levels and women of all ages.

Class meets Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
May 29 - July 17, Phelps Grove Park

*First meeting will be at the Meyer Center, future meetings will be held at Phelps Grove Park.

Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.