Jimmy Rea

Actors of all ages will bring the DreamWorks favorite to life with song and dance, and we talk with the director for a sneak peek ahead of opening night.

Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck brings his genre-bending new album to the Gillioz; the Springfield Art Museum’s annual 99x fundraiser; Downtown Jazz Takeover; the Live From Downtown finale; a community choir call from the Messiah Project; and a benefit concert as the music community rallies for one of its own.

Known for genre-jumping creativity and virtuosic banjo playing, Béla Fleck brings “BEATrio” to the Gillioz Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, joined by harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez. The trio will showcase its new Latin jazz album in a downtown Springfield concert.

A rural art exhibit highlights war artifacts connected to the Ozarks, new music from Willioh and Roxie & the Moon King, the Moxie celebrates 20 years, remembering Tom Shipley, and more!

The Gallery at the West Plains Civic Center, in collaboration with the Harlin Museum, presents an exhibit featuring artifacts from U.S. wars and their impact on Ozarks residents. Reporter Jimmy Rea spoke with curator Cleo Cochram about her role in the program and how the arts help rural communities thrive.

Musical and life partners Roxie & the Moon King have new music and they celebrate its release with other musical minds at Tie and Timber on Thursday September 18th, 2025

This Saturday, Tie and Timber celebrates local female musicians at the annual HERmonious festival. We spoke with participating artist Guinevere Goodwin about her musical journey and why supporting women locally matters.

Dockley Ranch hosts its annual four-day Highlonesome Music Festival this weekend in Ava, Missouri.

Sculpture Walk Springfield unveils the new Spidertag Interactive Neon Mural, Papa Green Shoes Returns, Folk music from Carolina Mendoza, SGF Culture Fest, Haha Tonka headlines Highlonesome Music Fest, poetry by Rex Ybanez.

SoundCheck: The Recording Club with Jimmy Rea