Community Calendar

Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie, is celebrated during the International Rose O’Neill Club Foundation’s annual Kewpiesta. O’Neill enthusiasts and collectors gather to share and study the life and works of O'Neill. This year’s event will be April 15-18, 2026 at the Branson Towers Hotel.

Begun in 1967, Kewpiesta combines educational seminars with opportunities to buy and sell Rose O’Neill and Rose O’Neill-related items. Two events are open to the public, trade corner scheduled for 1:45-3:15, Friday, April 17 and auction at 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18. Other events require a registration fee.

O’Neill was a multi-talented individual whose contributions made an indelible impact on diverse areas of society. Born June 25, 1874, O’Neill is known as one of the foremost artists and illustrators at the turn of the 20th century and being the first American woman cartoonist; a women’s rights activist; an author and poet; and inventor of the Kewpie, Scootles, and Ho-Ho. She and her family lived for many years at Bonniebrook located north of Branson.

IROCF was formed in 1967 with the objectives of preserving and perpetuating the memory of Rose O’Neill and her works, promoting the cultural arts through annual scholarships, and holding an annual celebration in Branson, MO. Information is available at irocf.org or find us on Facebook at International Rose O’Neill Club Foundation.

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin – smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

Showtimes

• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Friday, April 24, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 2:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 8:00 PM
• Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 1:00 PM
• Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Friday, May 1, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 2:00 PM
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 8:00 PM
• Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 1:00 PM
• Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 6:30 PM

Tickets are required.

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin – smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

Showtimes

• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Friday, April 24, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 2:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 8:00 PM
• Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 1:00 PM
• Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Friday, May 1, 2026 - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 2:00 PM
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 8:00 PM
• Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 1:00 PM
• Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 6:30 PM

Tickets are required.

Camp Claw is back for Summer 2026
Registration is open March 2nd until May 30th
Rock climbing, pool parties, sports, games, and so much more
From June 8 to July 31 MSU Campus Recreation hosts week long day camps where your camper (ages 6-12) can make life long friends and memories. Find out more on their webpage: https://www.missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw.htm

Join volunteer naturalist Mike Mihalik to explore spring wildflowers at Cedar Gap Conservation Area. Meet at the Nature Center and carpool. Bring a sack lunch and water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes. We will hike the 1.6 mile loop trail. Ages 10 and up. Participants between the ages of 10 and 17 are required to be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration required. Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 417-888-4237 for more information.