Arts News May 9, 2025

By Jimmy Rea

Published May 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM CDT

Ozarks poet publishes her first book, local firefighter turns to documentary filmmaking telling the story of a Ukrainian family, Branson Regional Arts Council presents Rogers and Hammerstein, Tom Petty tribute from Dallas Jones, and more!

Comedy

David Nihill
Blue Room Comedy Club
May 9-10
Comedy Open Mic
Billiards
Every Thursday

Comedy Open Mic
Blue Room Comedy Club
Every Sunday

Poetry

Poet's Corner
The Third Place
Every 2nd and 4th Friday

Theatre

Springfield Little Theatre: Little Mermaid
Landers Theatre
Through May 11
Historic Owen Theatre: Cinderella
Through May 11

Music

Friday

Hold Fast Brewing
The Shandies
Tie & Timber Beer Co.
Red Light Runner
The Where House Bar
Reed Herron

Saturday

Carries
Donnie Ray & The Noise
Tie & Timber Beer Co.
Dallas Jones presents: Won't Back Down a Tribute to Tom Petty
Pappy's BBQ
Craig Amason and Brian Pitts

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Jimmy Rea

Jimmy Rea is a proud Ozarkian with deep ties to the music community. With 2 decades of creative entrepreneurship underfoot, Jimmy has toured coast to coast and around the world with acoustic acts The HillBenders and Keller Williams. Spearheading numerous musical groups, recording projects, and live music events, Rea’s work in the Springfield music scene is a passion and lifestyle. Happily married to wife Melissa and father to Archie, they enjoy life together with 2 dogs and a cat. In his downtime you can find Jimmy fishing for bass in the crisp rivers, creeks, and streams of the Ozarks.<br/>

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