Sandbox Percussion, formed by college friends with a shared love of rhythm and collaboration, brings its inventive sound to Springfield for a concert with SSO on Nov. 8.

Logan-Rogersville High School Wildcat Marching Band competed in the “Festival of Champions” held at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.

The event allows participants to visit several area coffee shops for a chance to win prizes.

The NPR College Podcast Challenge comes with a top prize of $5,000, with nine finalists receiving $500 each, and recognition on NPR.

Randy Bacon's new documentary, MSU theatre and Dance opens Dance Nation, Logan-Rogersville Wildcat band continues to come out on top, Violet Hensley turns 109, new music from Casey & the Atta Boys, and more!

Randy Bacon, a long-standing Springfield portrait photographer and filmmaker, premieres The Soft Surrender at the Gillioz Theatre on Nov. 1.

Productions of “Dance Nation” at Credo Arts Center will run from October 23 to October 27 and will feature both dance and theatrical performances.

Missouri State University's international students take attendees around the world at this annual event — no passport required.

Queen City Shakespeare mixes beer and the Bard with “Shakespeare on Tap,” a unique take on theater at Mother’s Brewing. Italian guitar virtuoso Beppe Gambetta performs at the Shoe Tree Listening Room. Springfield Little Theatre opens “Noises Off,” and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams.

Virtuoso guitarist and Genova, Italy native Beppe Gambetta and multi-instrumentalist special guest, Hayes Griffin, will make a rare appearance in Springfield on Saturday, October 18.