Community Calendar

Springfield Little Theatre will host audition for Sweeney Todd on on January 5 and 6 at the Landers Theatre.

Dark, thrilling, and musically unmatched SWEENEY TODD is one of the most electrifying works in modern musical theatre, and Springfield Little Theatre will bring it to life this March. Set in the shadows of Victorian London, this chilling masterpiece weaves a story of injustice, vengeance, and unexpected relish (sometimes literally).

Featuring one of Stephen Sondheim’s most powerful and challenging scores, this production demands strong storytelling, fearless performers, and vocal excellence. Whether you are a seasoned artist ready to sink your teeth into a leading role or an ensemble powerhouse eager to help build the eerie world of Fleet Street, this workshop and audition experience will prepare you for an unforgettable production.

This production will be led by the dynamic team of Joanie Garner DiPrizio (Director & Choreographer) and Quenton Ellis (Music Director), combining visionary storytelling with exceptional musical leadership.

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

The Ozarks Genealogical Society's Exploring Genealogy series will continue January 5 at the Library Center.

Steve Little, AI program director for the National Genealogical Society, will present over Zoom to demystify the role of artificial intelligence in modern genealogy. He’ll cover basic concepts and show how AI can help analyze documents, summarize findings and enhance research.

The Midtown Carnegie Library will host Meet the Computer for adults on January 6.

Learn the basics of computers, including using a mouse and a keyboard. Understand the difference between left clicking and right clicking. Learn to open programs and files. Use the mouse to double–click, scroll and click and drag. This class is for beginners.

Springfield Little Theatre will host audition for Sweeney Todd on on January 5 and 6 at the Landers Theatre.

Dark, thrilling, and musically unmatched SWEENEY TODD is one of the most electrifying works in modern musical theatre, and Springfield Little Theatre will bring it to life this March. Set in the shadows of Victorian London, this chilling masterpiece weaves a story of injustice, vengeance, and unexpected relish (sometimes literally).

Featuring one of Stephen Sondheim’s most powerful and challenging scores, this production demands strong storytelling, fearless performers, and vocal excellence. Whether you are a seasoned artist ready to sink your teeth into a leading role or an ensemble powerhouse eager to help build the eerie world of Fleet Street, this workshop and audition experience will prepare you for an unforgettable production.

This production will be led by the dynamic team of Joanie Garner DiPrizio (Director & Choreographer) and Quenton Ellis (Music Director), combining visionary storytelling with exceptional musical leadership.

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

The HBA Home & Outdoor Living Show will be held at the Wilson Logistics Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds with industry experts on home building and enhancement.

Tickets are required.

The Greater Ozarks Audubon Society will take a field trip to the prairies around Lockwood, Missouri to look for a variety of wintering raptors, as well as sparrows which scurry on the ground in plowed agriculture fields. Highlights could include Lapland and Smith's Longspurs, Savannah, Song and other sparrows.

This trip does not meet all Bridability guidelines. There will be convenience store restroom stops and exits from cars often to view birds as they are found. Bring lunch, snacks and water.

Meet at West Menards in Springfield.

Leader: Becky Swearingen, 417-766-1708

https://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/events

The HBA Home & Outdoor Living Show will be held at the Wilson Logistics Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds with industry experts on home building and enhancement.

Tickets are required.

The Summit Preparatory School will host Saturdays at the Summit, a chance to see independent education in action, once a month to explore preschool learning environment through play-based, hands-on activities. These free, hour-long sessions are for children ages 3 to 7 and their parents/caregivers who are not currently enrolled at The Summit.

Each session is centered on core pillars of The Summit's progressive education model, geared toward early learners. In January's Hello, Hello! session, explore literacy and have fun with books.

Registration is required.

The Strafford Library will host a Cinema Saturday on January 10 for all ages with a screening of The Garfield Movie with snacks and crafts.

There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Featuring songs such as "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Trouble," "'Till There Was You," "Pickalittle" and “Gary, Indiana," The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.