May 04 Saturday
The Friends of the Springfield-Greene County Library will host the Spring Book Sale April 24-28 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E*Plex.
The sale will feature new and used hardback and paperback books, CDs. movies, vinyl records, audiobooks, games and puzzles, and artwork. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less; better books are priced $2 and up.
HoursWednesday: Friday 10am - 8pmSaturday, Half-Price Day: 10am - 5 pmSunday, Bag Day: 1pm - 5 pm
The Friends Night Preview Sale will be held Tuesday, April 23 from 4-8pm. Friends members admitted free, or buy a membership at the door.
The Woodland Heights Neighborhood's annual Dirt Day will be held May 4 at Lafayette Park.
Expect plant and seed exchanges, live music, and activities for kids.
Get in touch with nature while identifying native migratory birds. Meet outside the OC (Ozark Community Center). Recommended for all ages. No registration required.
Artsfest (presented by Great Southern Bank) is the largest outdoor art festival in Southwest Missouri and is known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country. Patrons make it a point to come back year after year, and we hope to see you there too.
Join the Springfield Regional Arts Council to tie-dye shirts, witness live art, support local vendors, and eat delicious food truck delights. Tickets are $5, but members of the Springfield Regional Arts Council get in free. Check out our website for ticket information and FAQs at springfieldarts.org.
Search your roots to possibly discover new branches on the family tree with local genealogy enthusiast Brittany Russell. Recommended for adults, ages 18 and older. No registration required.
Construct a distinctive seed pod delivery system and watch it grow a pinto bean sprout. Recommended for Pre-K – grade 6. No registration required.
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will host the Arts in the Park concert series on Saturdays in May from 6–7 pm.
May 4 - 399th Army Band Double Time Jazz Combo: The Jazz Combo is a versatile group that performs vocal and instrumental music in various styles of jazz. At 65 years of continuous service at its home of Fort Leonard Wood, the 399th Army Band has been on post longer than any other unit. The band was first activated over 75 years ago on 1 June 1944 as the 399 Army Service Forces Band in Naples, Italy.
May 11 – Lem Sheppard: Drawing upon his academic experience and his background in contemporary music, Sheppard created a unique performance style and a vibrant brand of traditional music. He moves seamlessly from music spanning the discovery of the spiritual to the jazz age. Audiences of all ages engage with Lem’s modern take on traditional music interspersed with folklore, storytelling, and history.
May 18 – Casey and the Atta Boys: Hailing from Southwest Missouri, Casey and the Atta Boys love to bring their passion for bluegrass music to new ears. Inspired by the world around them, Casey and the Atta Boys present original songs as well as covers with a personal twist.
May 25 – Missouri State University Community Band: This concert ensemble has served the greater Springfield community for decades and been a significant source of musical and social growth for many. The band is truly Springfield’s community band—the members reflect a wide range of ages, vocations, and professions, having been drawn together by a common love for making music on their chosen instruments.
All concerts are free and open to the public.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs for all programs as seating is not provided.
Information at 417-732-2662 or www.nps.gov/wicr
In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled. Call the park at 417-732-2662 ext. 227 or check the park website and Facebook page for program updates.
The Springfield Dance Alliance will present it's Spring Dance Concert, "Printemps Quadrille" May 4 at Coger Theater in Craig Hall.
"Printemps Quadrille" celebrates the spirit of spring through the universal language of dance. From ballet to jazz and contemporary dance, this concert will showcase the talents of Springfield Dance Alliance's performers.
Tickets are required.
Coordinated by Azaria Hogans
When observing birds in flight, we marvel at the beauty, grace and precision of seemingly effortless movement, seldom thinking of the structure of the wings or the mechanics of executing complex aerial maneuvers. So it is with Dance, where the biomechanical principles of motion, force, momentum, leverage and balance make possible the expression of intense emotions, abstract ideas and complex stories in physical form. In this year’s Spring Dance Concert: Movement Mechanized, we explore the process of human locomotion through a collection of fresh, original works in a mix of dance styles, each composition a piece of kinetic art!
May 05 Sunday