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Four ways to commemorate Earth Day in Downtown Springfield
April 18, 2019
Earth Day will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, but don’t wait until next year to do something. You can take part in the 49th celebration right here in Downtown Springfield. From humble beginnings, Earth Day has grown into the largest secular observance in the world. More than a billion people around the world use… Read More
Get heart healthy, snap selfies, win prizes in the #MoveMoreSGF Scavenger Hunt
April 04, 2019
Downtown Springfield is loaded with incredible selfie spots. The butterfly wings. The Springfield mural. The Park Central Square Fountain. The Systematic drive thru. The Hotel Vandivort bathroom. Etc. etc. etc. The American Heart Association is giving downtown 12 more selfie spots in April. It’s part of Move More Month and your snapshots could win you… Read More
Step up your Artsfest game. Become a Patron!
March 28, 2019
The Artsfest on Walnut Street experience is being elevated in 2019. This year’s festival, May 4-5, brings with it a chance for you to become a Patron and unlock a higher level of fun. That will encompass several new perks, including — drum roll, please — air conditioned bathrooms and special parking! Here’s an FAQ… Read More
We’re hiring an Events Manager!
March 27, 2019
Are you an expert at organizing community events? Are you passionate about Downtown Springfield? We want to talk to you! The Downtown Springfield Association seeks qualified applicants for its Events Manager position. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency and experience in the following areas: Top-notch organizational skills and hospitality-first mindset Basic PR writing know-how Creative… Read More
Five reasons Rated SGF is the celebration you can’t miss this weekend
March 21, 2019
We like to remain humble in Downtown Springfield. That said, we do throw a pretty good party. Our resume includes Artsfest, Cider Days and Taste of SoMo, after all. This weekend we’ll throw another great party, Rated SGF, March 22-23 at the Historic Fox Theatre. It’s our film festival, in its second year of existence,… Read More
carGO Brings On-Demand Restaurant Food, Alcohol, Rides, and Small Package Delivery to Springfield
March 19, 2019
carGO, a Missouri-based provider of on-demand restaurant food, alcohol, rides, and small package delivery is launching in Springfield. Unlike similar services carGO is homegrown, customer-driven, and operates a local network operations center and office in downtown Springfield. “We want to be THE go-to partner when a Springfield restaurant wants to deliver local eats, a business… Read More
One “Weekend Update” isn’t enough to tell you about St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Downtown Springfield
March 14, 2019
Every week we send out a “Weekend Update” email. (if you don’t already receive it for some strange reason, you can sign up here.) That email highlights four events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to help you plan your weekend. The hardest part of writing that email is deciding which four events to pick. There… Read More
Tiny, affordable art to make a big impact at Rosette Studios’ Miniature Art Show
February 28, 2019
Art should be accessible. Art should be for everyone. And it definitely is at the Miniature Art Show, hosted by Rosette Studios. You can get a sneak peek at the show, and build your art collection, Feb. 28 from 6-9 p.m. The show runs through April. “Rosette Studios has hosted the Mini Art Show three… Read More
The Potter’s House Downtown adds coffee, ministry to the downtown community
February 22, 2019
Downtown Springfield’s reputation as a coffee hot spot is well known. Its illustrious list of shops has grown by one well-known local name. The Potter’s House Downtown is now open at 420 West College Street, right across the street from Regal Cinema College Station 14. Its hours are 1-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Coffee enthusiasts… Read More
Bid on fun, benefit charity at 2019 Downtown Awards & Auction
January 24, 2019
The 2019 Downtown Springfield Awards & Auction is a night to celebrate the people and businesses that make downtown so special. It’s also a night to give back to the community. Both silent and live auction items will be up for grabs during the event, Jan. 31 at The Old Glass Place. The live auction,… Read More
