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• DSA Downtown Business Spotlight: BKD LLP

  Wednesday, July 2 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  

  The Downtown Springfield Association recognizes that business, both large and small, can select any number of locations in and around Springfield when opening their business. For those employers who have chosen downtown the DSA wants to say “Thank You”. The DSA is kicking off an Employer A…

• Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Hudson Bryce

  Thursday, June 19 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  The Springfield Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, for the grand opening of Hudson Bryce Advertising and Marketing at 219 West Commercial Street. Partners, Connie Rhoades and Stephanie Ponder founded the agency with the de…

• History Museum Celebrates New Home with Frisco Preview Party

  Friday, June 13 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County invites everyone to "take a trip back to the historic Barth's building on the Frisco -- the railroad that made Springfield great. Patrons can enjoy a memorable evening of food, drink and music on Thursday, June 26. Guests will preview the …

• First Friday Pet Night on C-Street

  Monday, May 19 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  

  The first Friday in June has been designated as “Pet Night” on Commercial Street. There will be exhibits, artwork and merchandise for sale centered on pets. Merchants will be open until 10 pm for the occasion. A few plans in the works include: A photography display by Hudson Bryce Marketing…

• Antique Cowboy Opens on C-Street on June 6th

  Monday, May 19 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  

  The Antique Cowboy Western Hero Museum and Gallery opens on Friday, June 6th, from 6-9 p.m. at 219 E. Commercial Street. Meet special guests -- miniature horses from Seven S Miniature Horse Farm. They even expect to have a tiny foal! These beautiful horses are part of "Pet Night" on Comme…

• DSA Kicks Off "Downtown R&R - The Downtown Difference"

  Monday, May 19 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  

  The Downtown Springfield Association is proud to present it’s newest cross promotional campaign: “Downtown R&R – The Downtown Difference”. This promotional event partners downtown retailers and restaurants to offer cross-promotional discounts. Partnering businesses include: Fitzwill…

• City Honored by EPA for Sustainable C-Street

  Monday, May 19 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  

  The Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 7 office presented the City of Springfield’s Brownfields program with an award for “The Sustainable Redevelopment of Communities” at the National Brownfields Conference this month. The award, accepted by Brownfields Coordinator Olivia Hough at t…

• Heer's Car Park Open -- 375 Spaces Added

  Thursday, May 15 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  The Heer’s Car Park is now open for free public use until the Hollywood Theaters complex opens this fall. The 375-space Car Park will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. for free parking. Motorists need to enter the Car Park from its Olive Street entrance because of the ongoing road closure on C…

• Twelve Center City Professionals Named 40 Under 40

  Wednesday, May 14 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  The Springfield Business Journal recently recognized 40 professionals under the age of 40 for excellence in business and community involvement. Twelve of the 40 work in Center City (southwest Missouri's highest concentration of businesses and employees). The honorees represented organizati…

• "Please Pardon Our Progress" -- Construction Update

  Tuesday, May 13 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  Now that spring is finally here, construction is in full swing Downtown. Here’s an update on several projects from the City of Springfield -- Heer’s Car Park – The City plans to open the 350-space Heer’s Car Park for public use on Thursday, May 15. Please note the only entrance and exit f…

• C-Street Market Now Open

  Sunday, May 11 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  

  Visit Historic C-Street to buy locally homegrown, homemade & hand-crafted items. The C-Street Market kicked off its 2008 Season Saturday, April 26. Market hours continue through October every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday evenings 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The C-Street M…

• April Artwalk Newsletter Now Online

  Monday, March 31 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  The First Friday Art Walk Newsletter for April is now available at www.ffaw.org. First Friday will be held 6-10 p.m. April 4 and features two first time venues -- Dake Wells Architecture and Bailey's American Grill -- as well as live jazz, international artists, art lectures, art demonstrati…

• Mike Shannon to Visit Square Prior to Cards Exhibition Game

  Tuesday, March 25 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  Mike Shannon, legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and former player, will be featured at a press conference on Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. on Park Central Square. He will promote his family’s newest endeavor -- “Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafood” restaurant -- to open in the historic …

• The Art of Ibiyinka Alao

  Thursday, March 20 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Commercial Street

  The artwork of Ibiyinka Alao is on display through April 14, 2008 at Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar, located at 217 E. Commercial Street. Ibiyinka has been honored with the United Nations Art Ambassador title after winning an art competition that included art from 61 countries. His wor…

• Moxie Cinema Moving

  Wednesday, March 12 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  

  The Moxie Cinema is moving, say owners Dan and Nicole Chilton. By September, the locally-owned theater that screens art and independent movies will be housed in the Wilhoit Plaza at Jefferson Avenue and Pershing Street, a few blocks away from its current home at 408 W. Walnut St. The owner…

• 3rd Annual SATO-48 Film Challenge

  Thursday, February 28 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  The 3rd Annual "SATO 48 - 2008" film challenge where filmmakers from Springfield and The Ozarks (SATO) form teams to compete in creating a five-minute short film over the course of a single weekend - 48 hours. The SATO 48 - 2008 challenge will take place over the weekend of Friday, April 18…

• Best of 417 Party Pics

  Wednesday, February 27 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  At the 2008 "Best of 417 Party", Downtown was once again recognized as "The Best Place to Be Seen". Click here to view the Party Pics! Contact Kathryn Vicat at the Urban Districts Alliance for additional questions.

• City Council Approves Square Design

  Friday, February 15 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  In a special session held on Tuesday, February 12, City Council passed a resolution to move ahead with the first phase of the proposed redesign of Park Central Square. The new design was created by local architectural firm Butler, Rosenbury & Partners after a public input process. Archi…

• Randy Bacon Photography Studio & Art Gallery Presents: “The Colony”

  Tuesday, January 29 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  

  "The Colony" is an exhibition of mixed-media art work by Nikki Howell with over 40 new photographs from Randy Bacon as well as new sculptures from Jacob Burmood. Randy Bacon Photography Studio & Art Gallery will host an opening reception, Friday, February 1, 6-10 p.m. for artist Nikki Ho…

• CALLING ALL SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FROM THE CLASSES OF THE 1960’S!

  Tuesday, January 29 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  Did you graduate from a Springfield High School between 1960 and 1969? Did your parents or grandparents? How about an aunt or an uncle? We want to hear from you! The graduating classes of the 1960’s are invited to “60’s on Display”, a 4 day, city wide high school reunion. Representative…

• Jim Bremer & Ruth Buffington: A Wood & Fiber Collaboration

  Monday, January 28 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  Missouri State University Art & Design Gallery, located at 333 E. Walnut, will present “Jim Bremer & Ruth Buffington: A Wood & Fiber Collaboration” February 1 – 28, 2008. The exhibition will open February 1 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm during downtown Springfield’s First Friday Art Wal…

• Arts Fest 2008: Call For Artists

  Thursday, January 17 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (UDA) | Downtown

  The Springfield Regional Arts Council is currently seeking artist applications for Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street; a springtime celebration of visual arts, performing arts, food and fun. The fine arts are the cornerstone of this festival that attracts 30,000 – 35,000 event attendees annu…

• Valeria Boss Salon Nominated for Industry Award

  Wednesday, December 26 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  Valeria Boss of AVBS Salons has been nominated for the prestigious 2008 Global Salon Business (GSBA), Salon Entrepreneur of the Year Award! The GSBA is a highly coveted award presented every two years, to recognize excellence in the industry, for salon entrepreneurs. This exciting program …

• Drury Receives Gift for New Arena

  Wednesday, December 26 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  The O'Reilly family has pledged $6 million toward a $12 million state-of-the-art events center at Drury University. The new center will be called the O'Reilly Family Event Center, where Drury graduation, athletic and community events will take place. The family founded O'Reilly Auto Parts …

• Missouri State Expands Presence on Square

  Friday, December 21 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  Missouri State University has signed a three-year lease agreement with Davis Properties that will allow the university to vacate Siceluff Hall to begin the Facilities Reutilization Plan (FREUP) renovation process funded by the Lewis and Clark Initiative. This lease will expand the university…

• RB&C Annual Christmas Sale

  Friday, December 21 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  Red Books & Chairs is having their 2nd Annual Christmas Sale. All Christmas items are 50% off including vintage glass & character ornaments, and unique bee wax ornaments made from antique molds. Get holiday books, pens, and kitchen linens. A vintage flocked Santa is still waiting for…

• Askinosie Goes Live with iVillage

  Wednesday, December 19 | Posted By Nicole Corwin | Commercial Street

  Shawn Askinosie will be appearing live on In the Loop with iVillage on NBC this Wednesday, December 19 at 12 p.m. EST. You can watch it live on the web at http://intheloop.ivillage.com/online/watchlive.

• BEEN MALLED?! Check Out Great Holiday Specials Downtown!

  Monday, December 17 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  Downtown businesses are getting into the holiday spirit with great savings, special events and fantastic deals. Keep checking the website as we continue to bring you great deals from downtown. High Strung Music: Your go to location for an amazing inventory of Acoustic Guitars, Banjos, and M…

• The Coffee Ethic Experience: It's More Than Good Coffee

  Monday, December 17 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  It’s not just a place to get a cup of coffee, it’s a destination. Owners of The Coffee Ethic, Jim Hamilton and Tom Billionis, had just this concept in mind as they considered every aspect of downtown’s newest coffee venue. They sought out the best possible coffee beans and a state of the a…

• NEW ATM Downtown!

  Tuesday, December 11 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  Empire Bank has installed downtown Springfield’s newest walk-up ATM with Commercial Night Depository. The new ATM located at 219 Park Central South in Springfield’s Park Central Square next to brand new coffee shop, The Coffee Eithic. This new type of ATM machine will make it easier and mo…

• Gillioz Theatre Looking for New Musical Artists

  Tuesday, December 11 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  The Gillioz Theatre is proud to announce a new series showcasing local talent. The series will be known as “Gigs at the Gillioz”. Every Tuesday evening the Gillioz will host exciting local, musical act. The series will be presenting an array of musical genres and artists. With each performan…

• Downtown Christmas Parade "Storybook Christmas"

  Saturday, December 8 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The Downtown Christmas Parade “Storybook Christmas”, sponsored by Cody’s Convenience Stores, made its way through downtown Springfield through rain, fog and big crowds. Over 90 floats entered this years parade for a record number of participants. The Grand Prize winner for best float was J…

• Miss Merrie Christmas Named

  Saturday, December 8 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  50 young women from are high schools in Christian and Greene County competed in this pageant. Winners were chosen based on academic achievement, community service, participation in the Miss Merrie Christmas philanthropy day and an interview question. Allie Prater (center), a Central High Sch…

• Last Thursday's Drury Nights

  Friday, November 30 | Posted By Nicole Corwin | Commercial Street

  Student Union Board and Drury SIFE team up to bring Last Thursday’s Drury Nights on Commercial Street Springfield, MO November 27, 2007: The Commercial Street District is planning a special welcome to the Drury community by extending regular business hours and offering discounts exclusive …

• Artrain USA Has Record Attendance

  Friday, November 30 | Posted By Nicole Corwin | Commercial Street

  Springfield, MO makes it to the top of the attendance list for the Native Views exhibition! 6681 – Bethlehem, PA -- open for ten days 4336 – Springfield, MO 3461 – Spruce Pine, NC 3215 – Cedar Falls, IA 3214 – Palmer, AK 3180 – Ladysmith, WI

• Garage Door Gallery Presents: Kim Hamburg and Resident Artist, Jason Togerson, Donates Artwork Proceeds to Victory Mission

  Thursday, November 29 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  Garage Door Gallery presents Guest Artist Kim Hamburg, December 7th from 7 to 10pm through the month of December. Back in August of 2007, Garage Door Gallery held a contest called 'Emoticon'. The contest was judged and inspired by Brad Noble . Emoticon had over 35 entries all of which were…

• College Station Car Park Now Open

  Thursday, November 29 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The College Station Car Park will open to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 27, in time for the holiday shopping season and for the December First Friday ArtWalk. The three-level, 393-space parking garage is located in the heart of downtown Springfield at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Mc…

• Wingapalooza – Year Seven a Success!

  Tuesday, November 27 | Posted By Nicole Corwin | Downtown

  The seventh annual SertomaWingapalooza fund-raiser was a big success! About 20 local restaurants offered their best chicken wings; a raffle was held for a trip to Las Vegas; a silent auction sold many great items; the crowd roared with encouragement for a very competititve wing-eating conte…

• Park Central Square Open House

  Wednesday, November 21 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The public is invited to attend an open house on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m., to provide input and feedback for the project to renovate Park Central Square. The open house will be held at Hagerman New Urbanism, 122 Park Central Square. Local architecture firm Butler, Rosenbu…

• Springfield-Greene County Library District $250,000 for New Downtown Library

  Wednesday, November 21 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The C. W. Titus Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced that it will grant the Springfield-Greene County Library District $250,000 for its new downtown library, Executive Director Annie Busch told the Board of Trustees yesterday [November 20] at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The…

• CU Community Credit Union Joins Springfield Regional Arts Council for "Art in Public Places"

  Wednesday, November 21 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  CU Community Credit Union has joined with the Springfield Regional Arts Council in their “Art in Public Places” program. The lobby of CU Community’s Benton Avenue location will be transformed into an art show for local artist Harriet Cremeen of Mt. Vernon, MO. “CU Community is committed to…

• Local Filmmaker Showcase at The Moxie Cinema

  Tuesday, November 13 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  Ten Springfield filmmakers will have their short films shown in November during Moxie Cinema's second annual Moxie Short Film Celebration. This year the films range from music videos to documentaries and dark comedies. Screenings will be held Friday November 16 – Sunday November 18, 2007. Fi…

• Downtown Tans Merges with Hemisphere Travel

  Friday, November 9 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  Downtown Tans, located at 431 S. Jefferson, is happy to announce that they have teamed up with Hemisphere Travel for all your travel needs. Check out our monthly specials by logging on to Downtown Tans Travel or call 1-800-527-4819. Remember to use our promotion code 5008 when booking your…

• "To The Artist..." at darklight Gallery

  Friday, November 9 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  darklight Gallery & Studio presents "To The Artist…" darklight Gallery and Studio will start the holiday season with "To The Artist" featuring work from emerging local artists. In the spirit of the season all proceeds from sales will go directly to the artists making this month No Commi…

• Festival of Lights 2007

  Wednesday, November 7 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter and we are counting down the shopping days until Christmas. Join Springfield as we get into the holiday spirit with the annual Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is not just a one time event, but a series of special presen…

• New Titles Released at Well Fed Head

  Thursday, November 1 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  On Friday, November 2nd, we hope to see you here for the release of TWO new books in the Ozarks. First, we are pleased to welcome photographer Rachael Dunville to the First Friday Art Walk on the local release of her new book, Springtown. Rachael just finished her first solo photography sh…

• Benefit for the Family of Shelby Grover

  Tuesday, October 30 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  Shelby, daughter of local firefighter Lee and his wife Nicole, was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 17 months old. After several radical treatments and extensive hospital stays little Shelby finally succumb to her illness and passed at 3 years of age. Bugsy Malone's needs your hel…

• Skinny Improv Training Center Classes

  Tuesday, October 16 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  Classes Forming Soon! The Skinny Improv Training Center is excited to annouce their Fall Session of Classes beginning October 29 from 6-8 pm. The Skinny Improv's Training Center offers improv classes right in the heart of Springfield! The Skinny Improv believes the comic spirit thrives …

• Ophelia’s Goes Pink to Fight Breast Cancer

  Monday, October 8 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  During the month of October, Ophelia’s Taps and Wine Bar, located at 431 S. Jefferson, Ste 160, will be donating all proceeds from its sales of pink (rose) wine to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ophelia’s will be featuring a special lis…

• Urban Housing Study Shows 564% Increase in 5 Years

  Tuesday, October 2 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  October 3, 2007 -- The City of Springfield and the Urban Districts Alliance released an updated Urban Housing Study which showed the number of units increased from 45 in 2002 to 299 in 2007. Projections call for another 550 units to come online by 2012. Southwest Valuation, under the direc…

• New Coffee House to Open on the Square

  Tuesday, September 25 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  The Coffee Ethic, LLC will be opening its doors this November on the Square in downtown Springfield. The Coffee Ethic’s focus will be on single origin coffees, espresso-based drinks, and gourmet pastries in an interesting and vibrant setting. Springfield, MO – September 25, 2007 – A new b…

• Park Central Square Survey

  Friday, September 14 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  The City of Springfield and Urban Districts Alliance are seeking community input for Park Central Square revitalization in downtown Springfield. Results of this survey will be added to ideas and feedback gathered during a series of workshops and information booths at community events. The g…

• Christ Episcopal Church Homecoming

  Wednesday, September 12 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Walnut Street

  Christ Episcopal Church marks its return to the oldest church in Springfield with a Homecoming Celebration Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. The church has just completed an 11-month $4.2 million renovation and expansion project, adding 12,000 square feet and nearly doubling the size of the facility. …

• 10th Annual C-Street Loft Walk

  Monday, September 10 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Commercial Street

  Thinking of living downtown? Ever wonder just what a downtown loft looks like? Looking for an investment opportunity? This is your chance to check out the hottest properties in center city. Make plans to attend the 10th Annual Commercial Street Loft Walk: * Closer 2 Home* on Sunday, Septe…

• Tour of Missouri

  Thursday, September 6 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  Sept. 6, 2007 News Release For Immediate Release Missouri's first-ever world-class professional cycling race comes to the Springfield region with an afternoon and evening of free family activities to enjoy along with the exciting Tour of Missouri Stage Two finish on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2…

• Arts Council Opens "Universal Studios"

  Thursday, September 6 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  The Springfield Regional Arts Council’s newest program to help artists, “Storefront Studios”, is now up and running and three local artists are delighted with their new “digs”. Thanks to Butler, Rosenbury & Partners (Architects), the Arts Council has the use of a portion of the company’…

• First Friday on Commercial Street

  Thursday, September 6 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Commercial Street

  The Urban Districts Alliance is pleased to announce that a series of ribbon-cuttings has been scheduled for Friday, September 7, 2007 to celebrate the opening of three businesses in Springfield’s Center City. These openings exemplify the pace of Commercial Street revitalization as they foll…

• Park Central Square Community Workshop

  Thursday, September 6 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  Sept. 5, 2007 News Release For Immediate Release The public is invited to attend a workshop to provide input and feedback for the project to renovate Park Central Square. The workshop will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at Wellington Place, which is on the s…

• darklight Gallery & Studio Presents "fall"

  Wednesday, September 5 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Walnut Street

  

  For the month of September darklight will be hosting “fall” featuring Robin Walker, Rex Flodstrom and Bob Logan. “fall” will also be the featured exhibit at darklight during Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street September 15th & 16th. Robin Walker is a professional artist in Arlington, V…

• Documentary Event at the Moxie Cinema

  Tuesday, September 4 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  Internationally published photojournalists and filmmakers Molly Bingham and Steve Conners will be hosting their latest non-fiction film MEETING RESISTANCE at Moxie Cinema on Friday September 7 through Sunday September 9, 2007. MEETING RESISTANCE is a verité-style non-fiction feature-length f…

• Miss Merrie Christmas Pageant

  Tuesday, September 4 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  This year, another one of Southwest Missouri’s finest young women will be chosen as Miss Merrie Christmas and receive a $2,000 college scholarship to the school of her choice and gifts. First and second runners-up will receive $500 and $250 scholarships. All junior and senior girls in Gre…

• Eat Good Chocolate Because...

  Thursday, August 30 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  It tastes good. It's good for the farmers. It's good for the environment, and It's good for you. We also believe that children in our neighborhood should have the opportunity to...Learn Good Chocolate. We charge for factory tours, but we put our money where our mouth is. Our little f…

• Ribbon Cuttings for New C-Street Businesses

  Thursday, August 30 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  The Urban Districts Alliance is pleased to announce that a series of ribbon-cuttings has been scheduled to celebrate the opening of three businesses in Springfield’s Center City. These openings exemplify the pace of Commercial Street revitalization as they follow the earlier series of ribb…

• C-Street Financing Tools

  Thursday, August 30 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  The City of Springfield and the Urban Districts Alliance are working on a redevelopment plan for Commercial Street. The redevelopment plan will identify funding options for implementing the Commercial Street Strategy for Success which was adopted by the stakeholders two years ago. The Spr…

• Center City Loop

  Thursday, August 30 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  Everyone is invited to park and ride the Center City Loop on First Fridays. There are two park & ride locations to make a total of three: on Jefferson, park & ride from Cox North or the Midtown Carnegie Library; on Campbell, park & ride from Greene County's lots around Nichols. …

• Blue Plate Bar and Restaurant: NOW OPEN!

  Monday, July 16 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The Blue Plate Bar and Restaurant, located at 311 S. Patton (next to the Patton Alley Pub), is the newest restaurant venture by Julie and Eric Zackrison. The Blue Plate offers great home cooking style comfort foods (meatloaf sandwiches, pot roast, and chicken pot pie) at very reasonable pric…

• New Center City Businesses

  Thursday, July 12 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  Investment in Center City continues at a steady pace. Since March 2006, 62 new businesses opened in Downtown as compared to 18 that have closed over that same time period (a net of 44 -- a ratio of 3.44 new businesses for every one that closes). Another 14 new businesses opened on Commerci…

• Harry Potter's Diagon Alley Comes to Downtown

  Monday, July 9 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  Diagon Alley, the famous shopping district in the Harry Potter series, comes to Downtown Springfield on Friday, July 20 to help celebrate the arrival of the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling. Participating business, including Well Fed Head, Springfield Hot Glass…

• "Taste of Springfield" brought to you by Banta Foods and the UDA

  Friday, June 29 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  The Taste of Springfield, sponsored by Banta Foods, is coming to downtown! This brand new festival will be held on October 6, 2007, in the heart of downtown Springfield on Park Central Square and continue down South Avenue. This event is all about everything that is great about Springfield -…

• Daddy-Daughter Nights at Ellie Berry Pie

  Monday, June 25 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never out grow your heart. With the hustle and bustle of every day life take a moment to create a precious bond with your own little girl. Ellie Berry Pie is proud to present Daddy-Daughter Nights. Wednesday nights, beginning July 11th, dad’s…

• Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street

  Wednesday, June 20 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Walnut Street

  Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street, a fall celebration of visual and performing arts, will be held Sept 15 & 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival typically draws approximately 15,000 people annually. In its 10th year, the festival features fun for all ages—more than 100 juried artis…

• ACR Nally Marketing: After 20 it's a New Name, New Logo and New Focus

  Monday, June 18 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  

  ACR Nally Marketing Group is celebrating 20 years of strategic Marketing with a move to downtown Springfield, introduction to a new logo, but still paired with the drive and determination to ask their marketing partners to a new level. ACR Nally Marketing made the move official, June 1, 200…

• Darklight Gallery & Studio Presents "Muddy Water"

  Tuesday, May 22 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Walnut Street

  "Muddy Water" is the newest exhibit to be showcased at the Darklight Gallery and Studio, located at 1111 E. Walnut. This exhibit features artists from all over Missouri with original works from Jerrold Carton, Bob Logan, Toria Best, Tommy Hankins, Eddie Adams and many more. An opening rece…

• Springfield Shakespeare Festival Comes to the Square

  Wednesday, May 2 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The Springfield Shakespeare Festival exists to bring quality, educational, and innovative classic works of theatre to Springfield and the Ozarks. The Springfield Shakespeare Festival will be an annual event held in late summer and will feature works by William Shakespeare and other classic …

• Discovery Center Gets the Gold!

  Friday, April 27 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  The Springfield Discovery Center has recently been recognized with LEED Gold Certification. The LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, rating system was designed by the US Green Building Council to encourage and facilitate the development of more sustainable buildings. The …

• Ellie Berry Pie Opens Downtown

  Friday, April 27 | Posted By Kathryn Vicat-Dlabach (DSA) | Downtown

  Finally a place for the princess in us all to party! Ellie Berry Pie, the newest business in Downtown Springfield, is now taking reservations for one of a kind parties. This unique turnkey party solution does all the work for you. Specializing in birthday parties and special events for gi…

• Downtown Residents Pass CID Sales Tax

  Friday, February 9 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  For Immediate Release: February 28, 2007 The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District announced today that registered voters who live in the district have approved its quarter-cent sales tax initiative. "Many people have put in a lot of work to make our Downtown a vibrant and i…

• Springfield Hosts Inaugural Tour of Missouri

  Friday, February 9 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Jordan Valley

  

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 8, 2007) – State and local officials plus race organizers announced the cities that will play host to starts and finishes for the inaugural world-class professional cycling race, the Tour of Missouri, September 11-16, 2007. Patterned after the famous Tour de Fran…

• Downtown Residents Pass CID Sales Tax

  Thursday, February 1 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  For Immediate Release: February 28, 2007 The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District announced today that registered voters who live in the district have approved its quarter-cent sales tax initiative. "Many people have put in a lot of work to make our Downtown a vibrant and i…

• Center City Scenes

  Friday, January 12 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  Holiday office parties, family dinners, and bowl games have come and gone. It’s time to start 2007 off on the right foot. Deb Scott, President of the Ozarks Regional YMCA, is one of many local civic leaders in Activate America. The group’s mission is to educate the community on the subst…

• Downtown Construction Update

  Thursday, January 11 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  Please pardon our progress! Downtown Springfield is active with several construction and streetscape projects. Here's an update -- Olive Street east of Campbell Avenue will be closed on Thursday and/or Friday January 18th and 19th, from 8:00 am until completion. The purpose of the closur…

• College Station Celebrates Groundbreaking

  Thursday, December 28 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  The City of Springfield hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 28, for the College Station Car Park and urban entertainment complex, one of the largest public-private redevelopment projects in Springfield’s history. The groundbreaking ceremony for the $20 million project was hel…

• Downtown Projects Awarded $820K in Brownsfield Credits

  Friday, December 22 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  JEFFERSON CITY—Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that two separate projects in downtown Springfield have been awarded a total of $820,000 in Brownfield Redevelopment tax credits from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Big Windows LLC has been approved for $580,000 to renovate a…

• Prost Transfers Heer's Deed to City

  Wednesday, December 20 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  Jefferson City businessman Vaughn Prost has signed a deed to transfer ownership of the Heer’s Tower to the City of Springfield as part of an amicable agreement relating to the now-terminated redevelopment agreement between the City and Springfield Office Building, LLC. The transfer from Mr…

• Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

  Thursday, November 30 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  The Downtown Springfield Association and Shires for Hire will be having Carriage Rides on Friday and Saturday nights through December 23rd. Bring the family or a date and share a holiday memory with a horse-drawn carriage ride in the snow at Park Central Square! Rides are scheduled from 5 …

• Don't Get Malled -- Shop Downtown!

  Saturday, November 18 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  For a fun, low-stress after Thanksgiving shopping and dining experience come downtown Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th and visit one of the following participating businesses: db Design Salon & Gallery (326 S. Campbell) Good Girl Art (215 W. Olive) Fitzwilly's Gifts a…

• C-Street Streetscape Turns the Corner

  Saturday, November 18 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Commercial Street

  

  Commercial Street's revitalization received another boost this fall with an $800,000 streetscape project. This second phase of capital projects provides new sidewalks, historical lighting, and water lines from Robberson to Boonville where it then turns south toward Downtown to Blaine. The …

• Walnut Street Gateways Define Historic District

  Friday, November 17 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Walnut Street

  

  The Historic Walnut Street Association and the City of Springfield partnered together this fall to add five new gateway signs to define the historic district. Visitors will be greated to the area by signage at the National Avenue, John Q. Hammons Parkway, and Kimbrough intersections. Part o…

• Sommer-Luarca's Murals Inspire Big Vision

  Thursday, November 16 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  

  Downtown artist Susan Sommer-Luarca announced her commitment to environmental art at a dedication of a new mural across from Campbell Elementary School on November 16. Inspired by world renown artist Wyland, Sommer-Luarca plans to create 100 murals to create bigger-than-life art that inspir…

• Downtown Parking - Just a Step Away

  Thursday, November 16 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  Did you know that there are over 6,000 parking spaces within walking distance of Downtown? Whether dining at your favorite restaurant, attending a live theatre event, or catching a flick at the Moxie, convenient parking options are available. Plan ahead for your next visit by checking the …

• Kresge Receives $290K in Tax Credits

  Wednesday, November 15 | Posted By Rusty Worley | Downtown

  Gov. Matt Blunt announced Monday that state remediation tax credits of $289,726 have been approved to renovate the Kresge building on Park Central Square. The 26,000-square-foot building is slated to become the home of a new library branch for the Springfield-Greene County Library. The mix…