Saturday
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May
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
Ordinary Heroes: One Hundred Plus Years of Those Who Protected and Served Springfield and Greene County
Event Time: 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri and the second Sat of the month
Dates: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: History Museum for Springfield Greene County, third floor of City Hall at 830 N. Boonville Ave.
Admission: Suggested donation of $3 for adults and $1 for Children
The exhibit will showcase the heroic men and women who have protected and served the citizens throughout Greene County’s history Springfield Police Department, the Springfield Fire Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be featured. This exhibit will showcase the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of these departments.
http://springfieldhistorymuseum.org/home.htm
417-864-1976
SIX by SIX Challenge
Event Time: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Dates: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Legacy Trails Neighborhood - 3158 W Volunteer Way - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: FREE! Come out and Volunteer Ages 16+
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO is working with multiple organizations, individuals, and businesses to complete SIX homes between March 1st and May 20th. This will ensure that those SIX families will be moved into their new homes before June 1! - - Habitat for Humanity has many avenues to help with the SIX BY SIX Challenge for individuals 16+ and we would love to have you join us. This project will only has a 1000 volunteer spots to be filled, spots are filling up quickly, so contact us to save your spot on this amazing set of builds! To sign up or for more information on these opportunities simply call 417.829.4001 and ask for Tommy or email tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.org -
http://www.habitatspringfieldmo.org/get-involved-habitat-for-humanity-springfield-mo/six-six/
417.829.4001
"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
Just Kick It Coed Kickball Tournament
Event Time: 8am- 4pm
Dates: Sunday, April 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Strafford Sports Complex
Admission: $200 a team. Each team must consist of at least 10 players (minimum 3 female 7 male). Making the cost $20 per player. This includes a t-shirt for each player. Payment and registration is due by May 5th. If registration is received after t-shirts will not be guaranteed the day of the event.
This event is a coed kickball tournament benefiting the Arc of the Ozarks No Limits summer camp. This tournament will take place May 19th at Strafford Sports Complex. Check-in will start at 8am with games beginning at 9am. Please visit the Arc of the Ozarks website for more information!
http://www.thearcoftheozarks.org/
(417)864-7887
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
Fine Turkish Rug Exhibition!
Event Time: 9am-9pm each day
Dates: Thursday, May 03, 2012 - Sunday, May 06, 2012
Location: University Plaza Hotel Ballroom
Admission: Free
Come learn and experience the craftsmanship, culture, quality and beauty of handmade Turkish Rugs! We have some of the finest Turkish Rugs in the world and they are coming to Springfield one time only at the beautiful University Plaza Hotel, May 3-May 6, 9am-9pm each day. Free to the general public. Let us help you made your home more beautiful by bringing a piece of history and culture and beauty from our country of Turkey into your home... Partial proceeds from the show will go to the American Diabetes Association Annual Red Hat Gala!
857-277-8084
Sid the Science Kid Coming to Kidtoons!
Event Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: B & B Ozark / Nixa 12 with Marquee Suites -
Kidtoons has a new, fun kids film in theatres near you! Sid the Science Kid’s Backyard Campout will be playing in Kidtoons theatres for the entire month of May. Your readers and their little ones can enjoy Sid and his friends on the big screen at Saturday and Sunday matinees.
http://www.kidtoonfilms.com/
(417) 485-4078
Drruy Panthers Baseball
Event Time: 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Meador Park - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Drury University vs University of Missouri - St. Louis
http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7276
Discovery Center will celebrate Japan Children's Day
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: Admission is free to members and children 2 & under; $9.00 adults, $8.00 seniors and $7.00 children (3-15)
Japan Children's Day is celebrated each year to honor children. Honor the special children in your life by coming to the Center and learning about the Japan's culture. Volunteers will assist with a variety of traditional Japan Children's Day activities, origami activities, flag making station and paper doll activities.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
C-Street Market
Event Time: 8am-1pm
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Historic Commercial Street at Jefferson Avenue - Footbridge Pavilion
Admission: Free
C-Street Market, the sweetest little market in town, gathers every Saturday from 8am to 1pm mid-April through mid-October. Nestled under a beautiful, shaded, sculptural red pavilion designed and built by students from Hamons School of Architecture, shoppers will find a leisurely environment in the shadow of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. Artisan vendors are small-scale farmers, bakers, crafters and neighbors with gardens who blend an appreciation of simpler times with the desire for a more friendly and intimate market experience. Persons interested in becoming one of our cherished vendors, visit www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet.
www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet
417 831-6200
Open House
Event Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: 2740 N. Mayfair, Springfield, MO 65803 - Located by the intersection of I-44 and Hwy 65
Admission: Free
Open House/Job Fair - Prime, Inc. is opening its doors to the public to discover what makes our company a great place to work. Learn more about our company (started in 1970) and why we are successful and stable. - Come tour our facility, explore job opportunities, talk to current associates and hiring managers, and apply for current driving and non-driving openings. Refreshments provided. Open to the public.
www.primeinc.com
417-521-3349
Alzheimer's Association Wine Auction & Gala
Event Time: 6:30 pm to Midnight
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: OzAir Charter Service Hangar - 2525 N. General Aviation Avenue Springfield
The Alzheimer’s Association Wine Auction & Gala invites you to join us for a wonderful evening of good food, good wine and good will. This extraordinary event brings together an affluent group of wine enthusiasts, business, civic and social leaders. - - Thanks to generous sponsors, the Wine Auction and Gala provides a large portion of the needed funding for programs and services. The 2011 gala was a great success generating $196,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter. We are especially proud that proceeds from this event will be used to help individuals and their families who are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease here in southwest Missouri. To date, the Wine Auction and Gala has raised more than $1 million used to promote the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and our vision of a world with Alzheimer’s. -
wineauctionandgala.org
417-886-2199
Big Smith Farewell Tour
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central East - Springfield, MO
Admission: $16.50 - $24.50
These shows will be the last performances in Springfield, Missouri for the highly acclaimed local group who recently announced their retirement after 15 years of performing together. They plan to have many special guests present for both shows who have had a special meaning to the group and with whom they have collaborated with throughout their career. - -
http://www.gillioztheatre.com
417 863-7843
O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Event Time: Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-3:30pm
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Sunday, May 06, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 3001 N Grant Street - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: Advance Tickets: Adult- $16; child- $8 (3-12 years) - Gate Tickets: Adult- $18; child- $10 (3-12 years) - Two-Day Passes: adult- $32; child- $16 (3-12 years) - - Children under three will be admitted free with paid adult - - Advance discount tickets are available at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts, Price Cutter Supermarkets and www.4WheelJamboree.com
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals® will roar into the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds with a MONSTER of a 4x4 weekend for the entire family with more than 1000 4-wheel drive vehicles.
www.4WheelJamboree.com
317-236-6515
Tom Mullica’s Red Skelton Tribute
Event Time: 10am
Dates: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 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
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