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Moxie Cinema prepares to reopen to the public
July 02, 2020
Movie lovers, hang in there. It will be time to rejoice soon. Moxie Cinema, Downtown Springfield’s community-supported arthouse theater, will be opening its doors again soon. But not just yet. Mike Stevens and crew had hoped and planned for a July 10 reopening, but are shifting plans after a surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide. That… Read More
The Discovery Center is pivoting again, and they need your help!
June 25, 2020
The Discovery Center is once again pivoting and is reopening its doors! A special Members-Only Welcome Day is scheduled for June 26. The Discovery Center invites the public to join them June 27 and beyond. The Discovery (Childcare) Center The Center has been closed to public visitors for the last 14 weeks while it operated… Read More
Downtown Springfield Association statement on diversity and inclusion, June 2020
June 19, 2020
Downtown Springfield is where our community comes together in good times and bad. In light of recent events, the Downtown Springfield Association feels it’s important for us to say that our neighborhood is for everyone and Black lives matter to the DSA. Park Central Square is an open and visible forum for the exercise of… Read More
Downtown Springfield is ready to help you celebrate Dad
June 18, 2020
Did Father’s Day sneak up on you this year? Don’t worry. We won’t tell him. There’s still plenty of time to make sure he feels spoiled on his big day. There are also plenty of businesses open in Downtown Springfield and ready to help. Here are some suggestions for you. Brunching, Eating, Drinking Cooking isn’t… Read More
Taste of SoMo returns in June — but it will look a little different this year.
June 04, 2020
Taste of SoMo, Springfield’s premier culinary event, has always celebrated our local restaurants, good food and community. That will not change in 2020. The format, however, will. This year’s Taste of SoMo will not be a sampling event on a packed Park Central Square. Instead, the Downtown Springfield Association, SGC Foodservice and Ozarks Food Harvest… Read More
Don’t let the rain wash away your Memorial Day Weekend fun!
May 22, 2020
The forecast for Memorial Day Weekend 2020 looks very gray. And rainy. Not an ideal weekend for the lake or grilling out. But you can still relax and enjoy the holiday in Downtown Springfield. Here are a few options. Food More and more Downtown restaurants have returned to dine-in seating, respectively distanced of course. Get… Read More
Downtown restaurants, businesses are ready for Mother’s Day!
May 08, 2020
We at the Downtown Springfield Association shudder to think where we’d be without the mothers in our lives. Do you feel the same way? Then let’s spoil these special people Sunday, May 10. Here are some recommendations to help this Mother’s Day. Food Don’t make mom cook! Many Downtown restaurants are open again with limited… Read More
Help the heroes in Downtown Springfield
April 23, 2020
Here’s a message to all healthcare workers and first responders: Downtown Springfield loves you! Several downtown businesses are doing what they can to say thank you to everyone on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Some are offering special deals for workers, while others are providing opportunities to help donate food, coffee and even beer… Read More
Share the love with the Mother’s Industry Support Fund!
April 16, 2020
The logo for Mother’s Brewing Company includes a heart. It’s more than just a clever bit of design. The Downtown Springfield brewery has long made it a priority to give back to the community. Now, with so many in the hospitality industry struggling, they’re giving back even more with the Mother’s Industry Support Fund. Mother’s… Read More
Downtown Curbside Bingo is back for Round 2!
April 13, 2020
Downtown Curbside Bingo is back! The Downtown Springfield Association has been inspired by the strong community support for its restaurants, retailers, theatres and more during this challenging, ever-evolving time. To say thank you, we’re playing Downtown Curbside Bingo again. Players can make purchases at any Downtown business to cover up squares on their downloadable bingo… Read More
