This week we focus on the incredibly talented women in the music and arts scene of The Ozarks. The music they make, the events the put on, and the impact they have.

Music, music, music this week! Festivals, Tiny Desk, original and cover shows happening, new season at Ozarks Lyric Opera , and more

Shakespeare’s The Tempest arrives in The Ozarks, The HillBenders release new single and perfrom a hometown show, a Rt. 66 book and radio tour, music from a participant in the Tiny Desk contest, and more!

A budding local theatre company draws from horror, sci-fi, and parody to create a steady stream of original work, Joe Dillstrom prepares for his trip to Isesaki, Japan with a fundraising concert, a leap forward for film in the Ozarks, a veteran jam band makes their Springfield debut, and new music from Abbey Pierce.

The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns to downtown, Mark West talks about his 40 years in live event production, music from the Tiny Desk contest and Bobcat Opossum, and introducing The Green Room: a weekly Arts News letter!

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.

A brand new single from The Shandies, Papa Green Shoes new live record gets released at Stardust Ballroom, and an in-depth discussion with Jody Guy Cottongim about his father Jimmy Guy Cottongim and growing up in show business.

Local author and environmentalist Loring Bullard, poetry in The Ozarks, Springfield Little Theatre spotlight, music from Buster Clifton Davis, Casey and the Atta Boys and Tiny Desk entrants Project 1268

Jimmy Rea celebrates 1 year on Art News with lots of local music including Hitters debut single, The Hook Knives Studio Live SoundCheck, a local Beatles tribute, the DIY Summer Jamboree and Comedy from Bruce Bruce!

Devising Original Theatre Springfield brings their 2nd annual Fringe Festival to The Judy, music from Fayetteville, AR, kids poetry, auditions open for Annie, and local playwright debuts The Prometheus Seminar.