Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
World Wars and the Ozarks is the topic for the fourth installment of “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains.
More about McCollom
This topic will be facilitated by MSU-WP Associate Professor Dr. Jason McCollom. In addition to teaching history on campus, Dr. McCollom is actively involved in preserving Ozarks history as a member of the steering committee for OHRC and directs the annual Ozarks Symposium, an annual gathering of scholars and community members dedicated to regional history. In 2015, Dr. McCollom was hired as an Assistant Professor of History, granted tenure in 2019 and then promoted to Associate Professor in 2020.
In 2025, McCollom received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. In May of this year, he received the 2026 Missouri State University Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. Also, during the 2025-26 academic year, McCollom served as co-chair for the MSU-WP Strategic Planning Committee.
More about the Conversation Series
The conversations in this series will feature different eras of history that transformed America, and they will be facilitated by OHRC supporters and board members. Attendees will be invited to share stories and thoughts about how the Ozarks are part of the American tapestry. Tools and resources of the OHRC will be highlighted as components to preserve the cultural distinctions of the Ozarks.
The final topic planned in this conversation series is titled, “Modernity and the Ozarks” presented by Carol Silvey in August.
For more information about this event, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
Visit WP.MissouriState.edu/Ozarks for more information about OHRC news and upcoming events.
https://justinpayneandco.bandcamp.com/
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Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $7
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 4 p.m. until “dark thirty.”
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Jackson Martin & The Backroads is coming back to play at Shenanigans in our new location downtown. This talented rock group plays originals and covers hailing from SW Missouri. Incredibly talented group here you won’t want to miss!
Open at noon
Music starts at 8pm
Artist Fee $12
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Music at 3pm
Artist Fee $12
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Auditions for West Plains Playhouse’s Animal Farm directed by Jon Guilbert Jr. are coming July 27 and 28 at 6PM to the West Plains Civic Center! 🐖
Sign up here.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to sign up! Cast size is 6 to 12 any gender and expandable. If you are new to acting or the area, this will be a great opportunity to get onstage with West Plains’ theatre group. 👏
Rehearsals are August 3 – September 10 every Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 5:30PM – 9PM at the West Plains Civic Center. Tech Week rehearsals leading up to shows may run longer.
Performances are September 11 – 20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
“All Animals Are Created Equal, But…”
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Auditions for West Plains Playhouse’s Animal Farm directed by Jon Guilbert Jr. are coming July 27 and 28 at 6PM to the West Plains Civic Center! 🐖
Sign up here.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to sign up! Cast size is 6 to 12 any gender and expandable. If you are new to acting or the area, this will be a great opportunity to get onstage with West Plains’ theatre group. 👏
Rehearsals are August 3 – September 10 every Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 5:30PM – 9PM at the West Plains Civic Center. Tech Week rehearsals leading up to shows may run longer.
Performances are September 11 – 20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
“All Animals Are Created Equal, But…”
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
🚗💙 Parents of Teen Drivers — This One’s for You! 💙🚗
Is your teen getting ready to drive or recently earned their permit? Join us for Safe Driving 101 for Parents & Teens and learn everything you need to know about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. This FREE program will cover driving rules, restrictions, safety tips, and practical guidance to help teens become safe, responsible drivers. Parents will also gain valuable information and confidence to support their teen behind the wheel.
Link to register here.
Seats are limited, so be sure to register!
☎️ Questions? Call Dawn at 417-256-7078
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
From Country Express Band: Well folks we have a new schedule and another new venue to play music. We are very excited to be playing at the West Plains Civic Center in the Exhibit Hall. It is on the Northwest side of the building, we have played there before. Classic Country, Classic Rock and a lot of favorites. Two step, Line Dance, cha-cha and a waltz or two. Come and join us for a fun dance and a good time with friends, family friendly event.
* $6.00 per person to get into the dance
* 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
No alcohol. We will have bottled water for $1.00 a bottle
Dates scheduled:
Saturday, June 27th
Friday, July 10th
Friday, July 31st
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
Meet at Johnny Hatchet’s Axe Throwing & Coffee House at 9:15am. Clean-up from 9:30-11:30am. Bring gloves!
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.