Arts News July 18, 2025

By Jimmy Rea

Published July 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM CDT

Local author and environmentalist Loring Bullard, poetry in The Ozarks, Springfield Little Theatre spotlight, music from Buster Clifton Davis, Casey and the Atta Boys and Tiny Desk entrants Project 1268

Comedy

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

The Riverboat Revival
Stained Glass Theatre

Music

Friday

Stash: A Tribute to Phish
Tie & Timber
Jukebox Winos
Bear Creek Wine Co & Brewery
Stevie Newman
Cellar + Plate

Saturday

Ozarks Bella Donna
Tie & Timber Beer Co.
Casey & the Atta Boys w/ Drifter Mile
Live From Downtown: Park Central Square
Dallas Jones
Brown Derby Wine Center & Market Place

Sunday

Open Jam w/ Dave Ellis
Carrie's
Open Jam
Lindbergs

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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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