Wednesday, January 4 | Submitted by Jeff Jenkins | Downtown Central
The Winter session of Level 1 improv classes will begin Monday, January 23 at 6 p.m. It will run for two hours once a week for the duration of 8 weeks, January 23-March 12, 2012. The class will take place at the Skinny Improv located at 306 South Avenue above Nonna’s Italian Cafe. The classes [...]
Read MoreFriday, December 30 | Submitted by Kelly Anderson | Downtown Central
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012, for the grand opening of the new office for The Hamels Foundation located at 420 W. College, Ste. 164 in downtown Springfield. The Hamels Foundation is excited to celebrate the opening of its new [...]
Read MoreThursday, December 29 | Submitted by Sarah Hough | Downtown Central
First Night Springfield 2012 has partnered with the Missouri State Bears to offer a free student section ticket to the Bears basketball game at 2:05pm on Dec. 31, 2011 with your First Night ticket. The Bears will face conference opponent, Drake University. Present your First Night ticket (in the form of a sticker or Kum [...]
Read MoreSaturday, December 10 | Submitted by Sarah Hough
Holiday revelers were out in droves for the 2011 Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade, “Rockin’ Around the Square.” 75 entries, including floats and marching bands wound through Downtown Springfield competing for top honors in several categories and celebrating the Holiday season. This year’s winners include: Bands: 1st Place 5A – The Cutting Edge [...]
Read MoreMonday, December 5 | Submitted by Donnie Rodgers | Downtown Central
The Urban Districts Alliance and the Downtown Springfield Association would like to announce “Kore Fashion and Gallery” as the 2011 winner of the “Springfield on Display” holiday window display contest. Over 20 downtown businesses competed in this year’s holiday window decorating contest and customers were encouraged to vote for their favorite window display online at [...]
Read MoreThursday, December 1 | Submitted by Lindsey Neddenriep
‘Check-out’ Hunger in your local hometown grocer Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. SIMPLY ADD YOUR $1 TAX-FREE DONATION TO YOUR GROCERY BILL at the following participating Ozarks grocers: Akin’s, Country Mart, Bistro Market, Dillons, Harter House, Murfin’s Market, Price Cutter, Ramey, Save-A-Lot, Smillie’s Market, Smitty’s, Summer Fresh Supermarket & Woods Supermarket. Look for displays in [...]
Read MoreTuesday, November 29 | Submitted by Stephanie Cramer | Downtown Central
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) presents an exhibition featuring the works of three visual art member organizations: Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield, Studio 55 and Springfield Plein Air. Paint Springfield x3 will be held at The Creamery Arts Center beginning on First Friday Art Walk, Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. through Tuesday, December 27, 2011. These three [...]
Read MoreWednesday, November 23 | Submitted by Sarah Hough | Downtown Central
November 23, 2011 – The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) is proud to announce the fourth installment of “Dinner and a Movie” collaboration between Hollywood Theaters, the Moxie Cinema, and 10 downtown restaurants. Customers who come downtown for dinner will be able to purchase movie tickets for $5 each (up to a savings of 47% per [...]
Read MoreMonday, November 21 | Submitted by Clarissa A. French | Downtown Central
Nov. 18, 2011– December heralds the arrival of the holidays, a time when temperatures drop but spirits rise to the singing of children, the glow of candlelight and the warmth of giving and sharing. Downtown glitters with lights and echoes with music, lovers cling closer together, and little ones grow starry-eyed with wonder and wishes. [...]
Read MoreMonday, November 21 | Submitted by Squidfoo Gallery & Studios | Downtown Central
Squidfood Gallery & Studios is proud to present Retrospective 2011, an art show featuring the outstanding artwork of artists that have shown at Squidfoo during it’s first year. The show opens December 2, 2011 from 6-10pm and will feature live art performances. Squidfoo Art Gallery & Studios is located at 407 N. Boonville (1 block [...]
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