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Broadway tours’ economic impact on the Ozarks, Laura French puts a jazzy twist on a classic cinematic song, we explore local country music jams, and the Springfield Art Museum’s annual All-School Exhibition continues despite building renovations.

Film and television in our region continues to grow thanks to the Ozarks Film Foundry and the SWMO Film Office. High Tide Theatrical opens “The Laramie Project,” the Springfield Youth Symphony performs a piece by Shostakovich, a local author discusses his new book about life in show business, and we hear new music from David Hinson.

Springfield Little Theatre opens “Sweeney Todd,” Nick, Ruell and Ned reunite for a special show at the historic Fox Theatre, Soundcheck with Jess Balisle and Eric Leick, watercolor as meditation, and music from Drifter’s Mile.

The Ozarks Lyric Opera’s artistic director heads to the Met, Devising Original Theatre Springfield makes a call for Playwright’s Playground participants, the Queen City Shout founder discusses the event, a remembrance of local musician Rik Thomas, and music from Coyote Bait, The Shandies and Big Smith.

A new album from local bluegrass band Drifter’s Mile, City Council approves reallocation of funds to the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Ozark Anthology presents an audio theatre piece, Songs of Resistance at the Shoe Tree Listening Room, and more.

Ozark Festival Orchestra ends season with movie music and pie, Springfield Ballet celebrates 50 years and new leadership, Episode 2 of “The Life and Times of Curtis Lee” from Ozark Anthology, Pops in the Park returns, and more

New music from Brett Miller, local choir concerts, "A Taste of Ireland" has 3 tour stops in Missouri, music and gigs from Sister Lucille, Arkansauce, Landon Rolfe, Kristi Merideth, and Aurthur Duncan, Ozzie Award winners, theatre production openings from MSU theatre dept. and the Marshfield Community Theatre, storytelling at Roaring River State Park, a special Halloween spooky audio theatre episode by Frightmare Theatre.

Music and concerts from Asleep at the Wheel, Beaux Jenkins, Eric Leick, we chat with Sean Spyres & Chris Thompson about the Ozarks Lyric Opera and the opening of their 45th season w/ "The Tender Land", 1st Friday Art Walk, Margaret Cho at the Blue Room Comedy Club, The Grinch at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, dance, theatre, and more!

New music, shows, and conversations from Ray Cardwell and honestav, Molly Healey talks about the Wine and Brew music festival at Bear Creek Winery, Nicole Chilton updates us on the Springfield Art Museum transition programs.

Kyle W. Pickett and Emily Padgett Young talk about the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, Joe Bonamassa returns to Springfield at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts we discuss his new album, his touring, and giving back.