Arts News
Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Every Friday morning, we speak with artists, performers, directors and administrators from the area visual and performing arts scene, and presents a comprehensive calendar of arts events.
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The Messiah Project performs in Springfield ahead of trip to Japan, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils announce the three night "Curtain Call Concert Series" at Hammons Hall to end their 2025 tour, a collaboration between the Missouri Philharmonic and the Dance Mission, and new music from Krang.
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The Springfield Contemporary Theatre continues their 29th season, First Friday Artwalk returns for a new year, a new single from The Shandies, and a local Bob Dylan Tribute takes to the stage
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Local playwright Kelle Long talks about her original theatre production presented by Springfield Little Theatre featuring actor Lenny Hernandez. Jack Bowden gives us insight to Wild Bob's Musical Book Club ahead of tonight's William Faulkner installment at Lindberg's Tavern and we hear music from past participants Rob Hunt, Steve Ames, ings, and Barak N Hill. Also, Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" turns 180 years old this week, Arcane productions and Frightmare Theatre Podcast presents their version.
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Ozarks Bella Donna gets back on stage and in the studio, local illustrator Meg Wagler heads to Finland for a month long residency, opera and cuisine to raise funds for local non-profit supporting music education and community outreach , comedy from New York City, and more!
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Preview an upcoming album from Robot, the Fancy Animal, remembrance of Mike Brewer of the Folk Rock duo Brewer and Shipley, pop meets jazz with 83 Skidoo, and husband and wife duo Goldpine return to the alcohol-free Shoe Tree listening room.
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New music from Ray Cardwell and Eric Howell, poetry in the Ozarks, arts and crafts for the kids, painting for adults, Little Theatre auditions, and we discuss Porgy and Bess from Springfield Symphony's upcoming performance.
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The Springfield Ballet presents their 39th production of The Nutcracker, trombone Christmas music from Michael Stine, the Ozarks Lyric Opera presents "Home for the Holidays" program while mourning a long time opera colleague, the Hot Club of the Ozarks perform Gypsy Jazz, woodworking, a holiday music series at Tie & Timber, and more!
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Local film showcase from The Film Foundry of The Ozarks, the Conservatory of the Ozarks team up with The Kitchen for a holiday concert and coat drive, holiday jazz from MOJO and College of the Ozarks, Springfield Contemporary Theatre continues their production of Once on This Island in collaboration with the Mosaic Arts Collective, Missouri Philharmonic holiday concerts, bluegrass, blues, and punk, parody, and more!
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The Mystery Hour returns to Gillioz Theatre, solo exhibition from Meganne Rosen at Obelisk, First Friday Artwalk and the Springfield Regional Arts Council hosts $100 and under market at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, funky roots music from Jalopy, original theatre at the The Creamery Arts Center from Shane Everett, Branson Regional Arts Council opens White Christmas, and local bands gather to celebrate The Beatles at Imagine 2024, choir concerts, holiday jazz and so much more!
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The Gillioz Theatre hosts Celtic Angels Christmas and National Lampoon Christmas Vacation, Blue Room Comedy Club brings Aj Finney to downtown, Dallas Jones Presents an Evening of 90's Hot Country Hits at Tie & Timber Beer Co., Joe Livingston brings us a preview interview and music from The Roundabout featuring Hayden Pedigo, and Poetry in the Ozarks with Petyr Tobias Cruikshanks and Mar The Ghost.