Author C.J. Leede will join podcaster Anna Dupre for a conversation and event at 4 By 4 Brewing Company in Springfield.

The newly built Republic Branch Library had its grand opening on June 1, featuring a ribbon cutting and a day-long slate of events.

"Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri" includes shut-ins for summertime fun and trails for hiking and dirt bike riding.

National recognition for murals in Springfield, a blues festival helping community members in need, and new music from Annabelle Eve, David J. Hinson and Robert J. Martin.

The two organizations announced upcoming plans to screen the film “Finding Home" and to host an immersive art installation as well as a zine workshop.

Event founder Jim Payne stopped by the Arts News studio to discuss the milestone year for the long-running event and how it supports local community organizations while bringing nationally touring musicians to Springfield, including this year’s headliner, Anders Osborne.

“Hitchhikers,” a live mural installation created by artists Emily Ding and Osiris Rain during the Overlay Art and Culture Festival, received two national honors at the 2026 National Mural Awards.

We conclude the audio drama “The Life and Times of Curtis Lee” from Ozark Anthology, Plotline Film hosts annual student film showcase at Fox Theatre, we honor the passing of Marideth Sisco and we look back at the Springfield Symphony’s performance of “Cinderella” with Kyle Wiley Pickett.

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection will host the work of artist Jenny Green entitled Love the Mother.

Grant Beach and Westport both need significant repairs.