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Arts News
Friday, 10-11 a.m.

Every Friday morning, we speak with artists, performers, directors and administrators from the area visual and performing arts scene, and presents a comprehensive calendar of arts events.

  • The Springfield Ballet presents their 39th production of The Nutcracker, trombone Christmas music from Michael Stine, the Ozarks Lyric Opera presents "Home for the Holidays" program while mourning a long time opera colleague, the Hot Club of the Ozarks perform Gypsy Jazz, woodworking, a holiday music series at Tie & Timber, and more!
  • Local film showcase from The Film Foundry of The Ozarks, the Conservatory of the Ozarks team up with The Kitchen for a holiday concert and coat drive, holiday jazz from MOJO and College of the Ozarks, Springfield Contemporary Theatre continues their production of Once on This Island in collaboration with the Mosaic Arts Collective, Missouri Philharmonic holiday concerts, bluegrass, blues, and punk, parody, and more!
  • The Mystery Hour returns to Gillioz Theatre, solo exhibition from Meganne Rosen at Obelisk, First Friday Artwalk and the Springfield Regional Arts Council hosts $100 and under market at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, funky roots music from Jalopy, original theatre at the The Creamery Arts Center from Shane Everett, Branson Regional Arts Council opens White Christmas, and local bands gather to celebrate The Beatles at Imagine 2024, choir concerts, holiday jazz and so much more!
  • The Gillioz Theatre hosts Celtic Angels Christmas and National Lampoon Christmas Vacation, Blue Room Comedy Club brings Aj Finney to downtown, Dallas Jones Presents an Evening of 90's Hot Country Hits at Tie & Timber Beer Co., Joe Livingston brings us a preview interview and music from The Roundabout featuring Hayden Pedigo, and Poetry in the Ozarks with Petyr Tobias Cruikshanks and Mar The Ghost.
  • Sean FitzGibbons from the History Museum on the Square talks about the Ozark Jubilee tribute concert at the Historic Fox Theatre and we hear music from some of the featured acts. Indiana acoustic duo Bobcat Opossum perform at the The Shoe Tree Listening Room, multiple theatre productions in the Ozarks, Mr. Charlie performs two iconic Grateful Dead albums at Tie & Timber Beer Co., and Nixa High School marching band, the Crimson Corps, take high ranks in Indianapolis!
  • Kyle W. Pickett and Emily Padgett Young talk about the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, Joe Bonamassa returns to Springfield at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts we discuss his new album, his touring, and giving back.
  • New music, shows, and conversations from Ray Cardwell and honestav, Molly Healey talks about the Wine and Brew music festival at Bear Creek Winery, Nicole Chilton updates us on the Springfield Art Museum transition programs.
  • Music and concerts from Asleep at the Wheel, Beaux Jenkins, Eric Leick, we chat with Sean Spyres & Chris Thompson about the Ozarks Lyric Opera and the opening of their 45th season w/ "The Tender Land", 1st Friday Art Walk, Margaret Cho at the Blue Room Comedy Club, The Grinch at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, dance, theatre, and more!
  • New music from Brett Miller, local choir concerts, "A Taste of Ireland" has 3 tour stops in Missouri, music and gigs from Sister Lucille, Arkansauce, Landon Rolfe, Kristi Merideth, and Aurthur Duncan, Ozzie Award winners, theatre production openings from MSU theatre dept. and the Marshfield Community Theatre, storytelling at Roaring River State Park, a special Halloween spooky audio theatre episode by Frightmare Theatre.
  • Music and shows from Jin J X and The Lacewings, Springfield Little Theatre opens "Murder on the Orient Express," KSMU jingle throwback from Trak Masta Tom, Branson Regional Arts Council new executive director, Springfield Contemporary Theatre opens "The Woman in Black," Taste of Tlaquepaque, a Square Dance at Mother's Brewing Co. and more!