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The Philharmonics made history in Downtown Springfield
February 25, 2021
The Philharmonics took the stage at The Grand Ole Opry, shared a tour poster with Elvis Presley, sang with famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson and dined with President Harry S. Truman. They were also the first Black castmembers to appear regularly on a nationally-broadcast TV show in the United States. And they got their start… Read More
Ujima’s Black History Month Concert features MSU Gospel Choir and The Milly Project
February 17, 2021
Support Ujima Language and Literacy, the Missouri State University Gospel Choir and The Milly Project from the comfort of your own home this weekend by streaming the Ujimia Benefit Concert for Black History Month 2021. Donations will be accepted for the event, which will be streamed on Facebook Live. The concert itself, which is sold… Read More
Springfield’s African American Heritage Trail winds through Downtown
February 10, 2021
Want to explore Black history in Downtown Springfield? Just look for the signs. The Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail has placed three descriptive plaques in our neighborhood dedicated to the formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the Queen City. It also aims to involve the Springfield community… Read More
Rated SGF Film Festival canceled for 2021
February 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Rated SGF Film Festival for 2021. Rated SGF will return March 25-26, 2022. The difficult decision was made by the Downtown Springfield Association and the Film and Media Association of Springfield in the interests of public health concerns. The health and safety of guests, volunteers and staff,… Read More
Kick off Black History Month with the History Museum on the Square
February 03, 2021
Celebrate Black History Month with the History Museum on the Square in Downtown Springfield! USA Today’s 2019 Best New Attraction hosts a free program Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. in the historic Fox Theatre. Join them in person or virtually as they feature the newly-created African American Heritage Trunk. Registration is required. The trunk… Read More
Downtown is alive with ‘The Sound of Music.’ Thanks, SLT!
January 28, 2021
Downtown Springfield is coming to life for the next two weeks thanks to Springfield Little Theatre. The volunteer-driven, non-profit community theatre presents “The Sound of Music” Jan. 29-Feb. 14 at the Landers Theatre. The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove… Read More
Springfield Contemporary Theatre launches Fugitive Songs with premiere event Feb. 11
January 20, 2021
Springfield Contemporary Theatre continues its tradition of innovative, immersive theatre with a special debut experience for Fugitive Songs. SCT’s latest MainStage production premieres online Feb. 11. The SCT team is thrilled to present the Southwest Missouri premiere of this off-Broadway musical. Current Grammy Award nominee and Missouri State University alumnus Nathan Tysen wrote the lyrics…. Read More
Springfield NAACP moves forward with MLK Weekend
January 14, 2021
“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The COVID-19 pandemic won’t stop Springfield’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March. The Springfield NAACP is hosting MLK Weekend instead, with… Read More
Remembering the Quinine Brigade and the Battle of Springfield
January 08, 2021
“The maimed, the half-deaf and the blind all made their way to the public square to aid in the defense of Springfield.” — Mills T. Chastain They must have been quite a sight as they marched toward what we now call Park Central Square. The date was Jan. 8, 1863, the Battle of Springfield. Ragged… Read More
A holiday message from DSA Executive Director Rusty Worley
December 24, 2020
The spirit of community is what drew many of us to Downtown Springfield and it has sustained us through an incredibly challenging year. The Downtown Springfield Association team is thankful for each of our members and the small businesses that continue to make us the regional hub for dining, entertainment, hospitality, education, services, community events… Read More
