Weekend Outlook December 6-8, 2013

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• Keep in mind some of the events this weekend could be cancelled due to the weather so contact the organization hosting them or check their Facebook page to find out if they’re still taking place.
• The Midtown Victorian Christmas Homes Tour is tonight (12/6) from 5 to 9 and tomorrow (12/7) from noon to 5.  Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the Drury Diversity Center during the tour.  For more information, midtown-springfield-mo.com.
• West Plains presents the lighting of the community Christmas tree and Downtown Stroll tonight (12/6).  Santa arrives at 6, and there will be music, food and a window decorating contest on the square in West Plains.  For more information, 293-4438.
• The 13^thannual Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake Tour of Homes to raise money for area nonprofit groups is today and tomorrow (12/6-12/7) from 10 to 4 at five Branson area homes.  A hospitality room at the Kimberling Area Library will offer crafts, jewelry, baked goods and other items for sale along with complimentary tea, coffee and cookies from 9:30 to 4 and lunch from 11 to 2 as well as drawings for prizes.  Tickets are $15.  To learn more, nftrl.org.
• Eureka Springs annual Christmas Festival continues through December 21^st.  The Eureka Springs Christmas Parade scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Monday December 16th at 6 pm.  It will wind down Spring Street to downtown followed by a Party in the Park at Basin Park.  Other events continue tomorrow and Sunday (12/7 & 12/8) including the 31^stannual Tour of Homes tomorrow from 3 to 8.  For details, eurekasprings.com/christmas-festival.
• The Evangel University Music Department presents its 30^thannual Christmas Concert tonight (12/6) at 7:45 in the Robert H. Spence Chapel.  Admission is a cash donation or non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army. 
• The Springfield Regional Opera will host Voices of Christmas tonight (12/6) at 7 and 8 at Big Momma’s on Commercial St. and tomorrow afternoon (12/7) at 4 at First Baptist Church.  Tickets are available for free.  To find out more, 863-1960.
• The Holiday Store at the Library Center is open today and tomorrow (12/6-12/7) from 10 am to 7:30 pm.  The Library Station will open its Holiday Store tomorrow (12/7) from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm with an open house from 9:30 to 11.  A Holiday Store will be open tomorrow at the Brentwood Branch from 9:30 am to 6 pm with an open house from 9:30 to noon.  To learn more, thelibrary.org.
• Rudolph’s Five and Dime Holiday Bazaar continues today (12/6) from 9 to 2 in the Blair Shannon Grand Lounge at MSU.  For details, 836-6591.
• The Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts presents “Beauty and the Beast” tonight and tomorrow night (12/6-12/7).  For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
• The Winterfest Visual and Performing Arts Festival is today (12/6) from 5 to 10 and tomorrow (12/7) from 10 to 10 at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  Enjoy live music as you shop.  To learn more, 836-6767.
• The Republic Branch Library will host “Cocoa and Crafts” for kids in grades 4-12 today (12/6) at 4:30.  To learn more, 732-7284.
• Tonight (12/6) is Teen Friday Nights at the Library Station for kids in grades 6-12.  Stop in for games, crafts and special events.  For details, 865-1340.
• The Hamels Foundation will host the Diamond in the Rough Casino Night & Poker Tournament tonight (12/6) to benefit education.  To learn more, thehamelsfoundation.org/events.
• Springfield Little Theatre presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” through Sunday.  For details, springfieldlittletheatre.org.
• Candyland at the Footbridge will continue as scheduled but will now be held Center City Church, 1700 N. Benton.  The event from noon to 2 tomorrow (12/7) will feature visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as well as free books, toys and candy for kids.  For more information, itsalldowntown.com.
• Carriage rides will be offered on Park Central Square tomorrow night (12/7) from 5:30 to 9:30 and Sunday 12/8) from 4:30 to 8:30.  The cost is $20 per carriage load.  To find out more, itsalldowntown.com.
• The Imagine Concert, a tribute to the music of John Lennon & the Beatles, is tomorrow night (12/7) at 7 at the Gillioz.  Tickets are $15. 
• A benefit concert for Toys for Tots, “A good Old Country Christmas,” will be held tomorrow night and Sunday night (12/7 & 12/8) at 7 at the West Plains Civic Center Theatre.  Admission is a new toy.
• The West Plains Optimist Club’s Arts and Crafts Show is tomorrow (12/7) from 9 to 5 and Sunday (12/8) from 10 to 3 at the West Plains Civic Center.
• The MSU Hibernotes will perform their winter concert tomorrow night (12/7) at 7:30 in the Plaster Student Union Theatre.  Admission is $4 per ticket or $7 for two.
• The Avenue Theatre Fine Arts Academy in West Plains will present a Variety Show tomorrow night (12/7) at 7.  Admission is $3.
• Nixa Junior High’s PTSA will host its 33^rdannual Craft Fair tomorrow (12/7) from 9 to 4 at the junior high.  For details, 225-1660.
• The Ash Grove Branch Library will present a Holiday Open House tomorrow morning (12/7) from 8:30 to noon.  There will be refreshments, a make-and-take craft and more.
• The Ash Grove Christmas Parade is Saturday morning (12/7) at 10 in downtown Ash Grove.
• George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, MO will host a Holiday Open House tomorrow (12/7) from 1 to 3.  There will be holiday music, refreshments, 19^thcentury crafts and more.  For details, 325-4151.
• The Monett Alternative Gift Fair is tomorrow (12/7) from 4 to 8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Monett.  It will feature various local, regional and national non-profit organizations.  There will be live music, free cider and volunteers to help you choose meaningful gifts.  To learn more, facebook.com/monettalternativegiftfair.
• The Branson Arts Council invites you and your children to the Christmas and Canvas Paint Party tomorrow (12/7) from 10 to noon and 1 to 3 at Suite #6 Dogwood Plaza, Highway 165 in Branson.  Kids will create artwork to keep or to give as a gift.  For more information or to register, 336-4255.
• Anyone 16 and older can learn tips to keep themselves and their family safe this holiday season during the program “Think Safe, Stay Safe” tomorrow morning (12/7) at 10 at the Fair Grove Branch Library.  To learn more, 759-2637.
• Kids ages three through third grade can decorate holiday cookies tomorrow morning (12/7) at 10 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library.  For more information, 862-0135.
• The Library Center presents “Tea and Turkish Delight” tomorrow afternoon (12/7) at 4 for anyone in grades four through eight.  Celebrate the holidays in high Narnian syle.  To register, 882-0714.
• The Southwest Missouri Go Club will hold an event tomorrow night (12/7) from 6 to 9 at the Library Station.  Learn about the ancient Chinese board game called Go!  For more information, swmogo@gmail.com.
• Branson’s 65^thannual Adoration Parade is set for Sunday night (12/8) at 5 in downtown Branson.  To view a parade route, explorebranson.com/christmas/adorationparade.
• The Bed and Breakfast Inns of Eureka Springs will host their 6^thannual Bed and Breakfast Holiday Cookie Tour Sunday (12/8) from 1 to 6.  Tickets are $20.  Visit 12 bed and breakfasts and sample their favorite cookie and candy recipes.  For more information, allianceofbetterbandbs.com/packages/sweet-treats-cookie-tour.
• The Sunday Concert Series continues Sunday afternoon (12/8) at 2 at the Library Center with Children’s Choirs of Southwest Missouri.  Admission is free.
• MSU West Plains presents its annual Sounds of the Season concert at the West Plains Civic Center Theatre Sunday afternoon (12/8) at 3 featuring members of the West Plains High School Band performing in a variety of instrumental ensembles.  Admission is free.
• The First Presbyterian Church, 420 W. Main in Branson, presents the Branson Chamber Singers in a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon (12/8) at 2.  Admission is free.
• The MSU Community Band will present a concert Sunday afternoon (12/8) at 3 at Glendale Christian Church, 2110 S. Blackman Rd.  Admission is free.
• St. John’s Chapel UCC at 4344 S. Fremont will host an afternoon of Christmas carols featuring soloists, a brass quintet, animated narration and acting and a sing-along Sunday (12/8) at 4 pm with a complimentary dinner afterward.
• The Eskimo Girls and other local performers will host a Christmas Concert to benefit Crosslines Food Pantry and Toy Program Sunday (12/8) at Drury’s Diversity Center.  A pre-concert reception will start at 5:30 and the concert at 6:30.  Admission is free, but donations of toys will be accepted.