Community Calendar

The Dade County Community Theatre will present A Twisted Christmas Carol by Phil Olson December 12-20 at the Dade County ArtConnect Center.

Tickets are required.

Adults are invited to attend Ozarks Trombone Quartet: A Holiday Concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Library Station Frisco Room, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway.

Enjoy holiday favorites with the Ozarks Trombone Quartet, featuring top local musicians from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Missouri Jazz Orchestra. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

For more information on this free program call 417-865-1340.

The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra, with the Willow Springs Arts Council, will perform their holiday concert “All is Calm… then the Bells Ring" on December 14 at the Historic Start Theater. Tickets will be available at the door.

The Queen City Chorale will present Handel's Messiah December 14 at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

A beloved masterwork returns with bold, communal spirit as singers from across the Ozarks present a large-scale performance of Handel’s Messiah.

This collaborative event will feature a large ensemble of musicians, including a professional orchestra and soloists, bringing this sacred score to life in full force.

Send a cheerful greeting to a loved one the old fashioned way.

Children ages 7 and older are invited to attend Merry Movie Medley from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Ash Grove Branch Library, 101 E. Main St.

Gather your friends and family for a festive movie night featuring timeless ’90s Christmas classic "Home Alone," rated PG.

For more information on this free program call 417-751-2933.

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of Sweeny Todd will be offered Monday, December 15th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop. Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression.

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, SLT can help you accomplish that at the workshop. A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

Adults are invited to attend Jane Austen Birthday Celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.

After a year of celebrating, the day of Jane Austen's 250th birthday has arrived. The event will include trivia, a craft and a moment to reflect on this Year With Jane.

For more information on this free program call 417-883-1974.

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of Sweeny Todd will be offered Monday, December 15th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop. Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression.

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, SLT can help you accomplish that at the workshop. A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

The Ozarks Genealogical Society will host a year-in-review program and holiday party December 17 at the Library Center.

Bring a goodie to share.