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Save Our Stages: Springfield Contemporary Theatre is singing (and innovating) its heart out
October 14, 2020
Innovation. It’s not just for scientists. Check out what Springfield Contemporary Theatre is doing, for example. The COVID-19 pandemic has made hosting real, premiere, immersive, grown-up theatre at their Center Stage in Wilhoit Plaza. But that hasn’t stopped the shows. SCT teamed up with Mother’s Brewing Company Oct. 4 for SCT Sings B’Way Rock in… Read More
Save Our Stages: The Historic Gillioz Theatre
September 30, 2020
Your favorite Downtown restaurants and retailers are open again. So are the movie theaters. Things are still tough for our live music venues, but you can help. The historic Gillioz Theatre hasn’t been able to host any touring musicians or comedians in months. But the team is doing everything it can to be ready for… Read More
It’s Spooooooky Season in Downtown Springfield!
September 25, 2020
We can see October from here! We can also see Halloween candy and costumes in stores, and decorations outside houses. Yep. It’s Spooky Season in Downtown Springfield. Ready for some scary entertainment? We’ve got options for everyone! Here are four ways to get frightened in our neighborhood. Dungeons of Doom & Hotel of Terror Two… Read More
Park it in Downtown Springfield this weekend and have some fun!
September 16, 2020
Fall is knocking at the Ozarks’ door and the weather forecast is brilliant this weekend. Why not Park it in Downtown Springfield? And yes, we capitalized Park for a reason. Here’s why. PARK(ing) Day 2020, hosted by Better Block SGF Our friendly neighborhood placemaking organization has brought PARK(ing) Day back! This time Better Block SGF… Read More
Help Ozarks Food Harvest “Transform Hunger into Hope” in Downtown Springfield
September 02, 2020
September is Hunger Action Month. You can help Ozarks Food Harvest, the Feeding America food back for southwest Missouri and our partners for Taste of SoMo, Transform Hunger into Hope right here in Downtown Springfield. A little history Hunger Action Month was spearheaded by Feeding America in 2008. That organization heads up all 200 food… Read More
It’s showtime! Moxie Cinema and Regal College Station are back!
August 20, 2020
Cinephiles rejoice! The silver screens in Downtown Springfield are roaring back to life! Both Moxie Cinema and Regal College Station will resume showing movies Friday, Aug. 21. And do they have some classics ready to roll for you. Here’s what you need to know! Moxie Cinema The Queen City’s member-supported arthouse cinema is back after… Read More
Get historical in Downtown Springfield at History Museum on the Square
July 09, 2020
The No. 1 New Attraction in the United States is right here in Downtown Springfield. And, after a temporary closure, it’s open again and telling the Queen City’s history once again. The History Museum on the Square reopened its doors with some limitations. Maximum visitor capacity is 150, and guests are asked to wear masks… Read More
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
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
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
