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Arts News March 20, 2026

Jym Wilson

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.

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/>