Arts News August 1, 2025

By Jimmy Rea

Published August 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM CDT

High Tide Theatrical opens Into the Woods with largest cast yet, First Friday Art Walk returns with one venue hosting a photography exhibit showcasing Black Cowboys in America, new music from Ozarks Bella Donna, and we explore the DIY music scene in Springfield.

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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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