Tiny Desk artist Bouse, the Messiah Project Chamber Choir holds auditions, Jacob W. Brower releases his debut novel, a movie review with Dallas Jones, and festivals bring music and art to Springfield, West Plains and Eureka Springs, and the Ozarks.

Springfield Ballet announces its new season; The Gillioz hosts The Rising Revisited, a reimagining of Bruce Springsteen's post-9/11 album; the Film Foundry hosts a filmmakers showcase; a new book explores the history of the Springfield Art Museum; and we pay tribute to the great Dolly Parton.

Southwest Missouri native Gina Keltner talks about her tenure at the Grand Ole Opry, we speak with the founder of the High Lonesome Music Festival and one of the performers, hear music from Justin Larkin and Baang, and hear poetry from Jessica Allen.

The Creek Rocks release a new album inspired by historic Ozarks field recordings, Sculpture Walk Springfield looks to bring public art to city roundabouts, the Ozarks remembers legendary fiddler Violet Hensley, Springfield Little Theatre's new board, and more in this week's Arts News.

The Creek Rocks release a new album inspired by Ozarks folk traditions, we revisit rare field recordings from Gordon McCann, hear a Tiny Desk entry from a regional artist, explore the restored Neosho mural, hear a Drifters Mile cut and we remember Old Man Willie.

Springfield Drum and Bugle Corps All-Corps, Farmata's upcoming 2 night concert, and the late Gordon McCann

We talk with Joe Dillstrom about songwriting and his new album, Kilroy; upcoming events at the Moxie Cinema; Springfield community theatre; Ozarks Lyric Opera's next season; and Springfield Regional Arts Council Executive Director Leslie Forrester, who walks us through the new cultural plan for the region.

New music from Matteson Gregory, Randy Bacon and Abilities First continue their immersive exhibition "The Life I Choose," and Jess Balisle interviews Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes.

Springfield Ballet names a new outreach coordinator, the Springfield Art Museum releases a new history book, plus MSU arts, theater, pottery and more.

“Hocket Rocket” earns statewide recognition, “marigold” heads to Hollywood, Springfield Little Theatre unveils its 92nd season, and David Harrison is featured in a new Route 66 docuseries.