Art is on display daily from June 8-July 17 on the mezzanine of the Civic Center during regular hours of operation of the facility. The Civic Center will be closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday.
Art is on display daily from June 8-July 17 on the mezzanine of the Civic Center during regular hours of operation of the facility. The Civic Center will be closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday.
The West Plains Photography Club currently has 34 members and meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Missouri State University-West Plains Creative Discovery Center, 411 West Main Street, Suite 1. Everyone regardless of age or ability is invited to join the club which has no membership dues.
The purpose of the club is to share and support everyone’s passion for photography arts whether they are a beginner or have been engaged in photography for many years. Present members include some who do not even own a camera to professionals who make a living by selling their art. For more information on the club feel free to call Bob Cunningham at 417-257-8206 or Dennis Crider at 417-274-7101.
Art is on display daily from June 8-July 17 on the mezzanine of the Civic Center during regular hours of operation of the facility. The Civic Center will be closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday.
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at OHRC, located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation will be given by Tim Scherrer.
Free and open to all, this event is sponsored by the OHRC and West Plains Council on the Arts and underwritten by Missouri Humanities. Refreshments will be provided.
More about the Presentation
Scherrer will give a presentation discussing the background and historic decline of Wooldridge, a village located in the northeastern part of Cooper County, Mo., and the fire that destroyed half of the town in ninety minutes. Included in the presentation are audio recordings of the participants and some illustrative videos that show the intensity of the fire.
“This was the largest fire that some of the most seasoned first responders in the state ever saw,” Scherrer said. “They navigated these challenges of unprecedented situations never seen before in the Midwest.”
Scherrer’s presentation will also include the stories of the dozen residents, some of which escaped minutes before fire took their homes. Additionally, the presentation will feature what happened to the residents of Wooldridge after the fire, up to the one-year anniversary of the event. The village has rebuilt some structures in the community, but most struggle after losing everything. Scherrer’s presentation highlights the issue of micro-disasters in the state.
More about Scherrer
Scherrer, a native of Quincy, Illinois, is a retired Lt. Col., who served 28 years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Military Intelligence Officer. He received the Knowlton Award from the Military Intelligence Corps Association in 2015 and was inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame at Truman State University (TSU).
He earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in History from TSU, where he was also a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Army ROTC program. He also continued further study at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Scherrer has worked in a variety of educational and leadership roles, including teaching Military Science at TSU, Military History at the University of Missouri-Columbia, serving as Director of College Placement/Counseling and Instructor of American and Military History at Missouri Military Academy. Currently, Scherrer serves as the Dean of Academics at Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia, Mo. He currently resides in Columbia.
Contact Information
For more information about this event, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
Visit WP.MissouriState.edu/Ozarks for additional information and upcoming events hosted by OHRC.
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
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 is on display daily from June 8-July 17 on the mezzanine of the Civic Center during regular hours of operation of the facility. The Civic Center will be closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday.
If you are 50+ join hosts and local artists to create your own art while enjoying refreshments. Free to attend.
More dates will be added as the flowers continue to bloom.
Hours: 6pm – After Sunset
Admission: $5 per person (cash and card)
You won’t want to miss the sunset at the flower field this year!
Grab your friend and camera and head to the McWilliams Pumpkin Patch in West Plains MO and snap a beautiful evening photo! We love to see your photos so tag us on facebook and instagram!
For those wondering about the zinnias… let’s just say it wasn’t their year 😞 The sunflowers have stolen the show. The zinnia field won’t be open for photos this year.
Art is on display daily from June 8-July 17 on the mezzanine of the Civic Center during regular hours of operation of the facility. The Civic Center will be closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday.
Country Gospel Music has it’s biggest event of the year July 16th, 17th & 18th as singers and musicians from all across America gather in West Plains, for the International Country Gospel Music Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Award Show. For three days and nights, Country Gospel Music artists will be performing their special brand of music to appreciative audiences at The Bridge Church, West Plains. This annual music convention brings together many of the genre’ s top artists for the occasion, with over 100 singers expected to perform.
The three day celebration begins Thursday July 16th, with daytime showcases beginning at 10:00 am, and continuing until 4:30 pm each day. The evening shows begin at 6:00 pm. The beautiful Gold Cross Awards Show is the highlight of the event. It is held on Saturday evening. I.C.G.M.A. Honors excellence in music in 26 categories, including the induction of artists into their prestigious Hall Of Fame.
The shows feature Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and Southern Gospel music each evening. The talent lineup reads like a Who’s Who in Country Gospel. Performing this year will be Internationally known artists Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, the legendary group White River, Chris Golden, James Payne, Jim Sheldon, host of the Music City Show, The Waymasters, Chuck Hancock, Joy Roberts, Wings of Love, Dan Duncan, Heather Van Deren, The Tiptons, Molly Corman, Chuck Hancock, Ava Kasich, Light of Grace,
Bill Baker, Victoria Steelman, Chuck Day, Melissa Evans, Terry and Debra Luna, and many many more. A number of new artists will be appearing, including artists from the rosters of two record companies from Nashville.
According to I.C.G.M.A. President Dan Duncan, the talent is terrific, and the entire event is free to the public. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet and visit with the artists at their individual booths.
The Bridge Church is located at 10105 south 63 highway, West Plains; just four miles south of Dairy Queen. For additional information you may contact I.C.G.M.A. president Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129.
The Downtown House Band will open for Kayla Ray. Free and open to all. Bring chairs for seating.
More dates will be added as the flowers continue to bloom.
Hours: 6pm – After Sunset
Admission: $5 per person (cash and card)
You won’t want to miss the sunset at the flower field this year!
Grab your friend and camera and head to the McWilliams Pumpkin Patch in West Plains MO and snap a beautiful evening photo! We love to see your photos so tag us on facebook and instagram!
For those wondering about the zinnias… let’s just say it wasn’t their year 😞 The sunflowers have stolen the show. The zinnia field won’t be open for photos this year.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $7
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
Art is on display daily from June 8-July 17 on the mezzanine of the Civic Center during regular hours of operation of the facility. The Civic Center will be closed July 3 and 4 for the holiday.
Country Gospel Music has it’s biggest event of the year July 16th, 17th & 18th as singers and musicians from all across America gather in West Plains, for the International Country Gospel Music Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Award Show. For three days and nights, Country Gospel Music artists will be performing their special brand of music to appreciative audiences at The Bridge Church, West Plains. This annual music convention brings together many of the genre’ s top artists for the occasion, with over 100 singers expected to perform.
The three day celebration begins Thursday July 16th, with daytime showcases beginning at 10:00 am, and continuing until 4:30 pm each day. The evening shows begin at 6:00 pm. The beautiful Gold Cross Awards Show is the highlight of the event. It is held on Saturday evening. I.C.G.M.A. Honors excellence in music in 26 categories, including the induction of artists into their prestigious Hall Of Fame.
The shows feature Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and Southern Gospel music each evening. The talent lineup reads like a Who’s Who in Country Gospel. Performing this year will be Internationally known artists Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, the legendary group White River, Chris Golden, James Payne, Jim Sheldon, host of the Music City Show, The Waymasters, Chuck Hancock, Joy Roberts, Wings of Love, Dan Duncan, Heather Van Deren, The Tiptons, Molly Corman, Chuck Hancock, Ava Kasich, Light of Grace,
Bill Baker, Victoria Steelman, Chuck Day, Melissa Evans, Terry and Debra Luna, and many many more. A number of new artists will be appearing, including artists from the rosters of two record companies from Nashville.
According to I.C.G.M.A. President Dan Duncan, the talent is terrific, and the entire event is free to the public. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet and visit with the artists at their individual booths.
The Bridge Church is located at 10105 south 63 highway, West Plains; just four miles south of Dairy Queen. For additional information you may contact I.C.G.M.A. president Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129.
More dates will be added as the flowers continue to bloom.
Hours: 6pm – After Sunset
Admission: $5 per person (cash and card)
You won’t want to miss the sunset at the flower field this year!
Grab your friend and camera and head to the McWilliams Pumpkin Patch in West Plains MO and snap a beautiful evening photo! We love to see your photos so tag us on facebook and instagram!
For those wondering about the zinnias… let’s just say it wasn’t their year 😞 The sunflowers have stolen the show. The zinnia field won’t be open for photos this year.
This week’s challenge: Travis Tritt and Reba McIntire. Anyone who rises to the challenge will get a free drink from the bar.
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
The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!
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.
Country Gospel Music has it’s biggest event of the year July 16th, 17th & 18th as singers and musicians from all across America gather in West Plains, for the International Country Gospel Music Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Award Show. For three days and nights, Country Gospel Music artists will be performing their special brand of music to appreciative audiences at The Bridge Church, West Plains. This annual music convention brings together many of the genre’ s top artists for the occasion, with over 100 singers expected to perform.
The three day celebration begins Thursday July 16th, with daytime showcases beginning at 10:00 am, and continuing until 4:30 pm each day. The evening shows begin at 6:00 pm. The beautiful Gold Cross Awards Show is the highlight of the event. It is held on Saturday evening. I.C.G.M.A. Honors excellence in music in 26 categories, including the induction of artists into their prestigious Hall Of Fame.
The shows feature Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and Southern Gospel music each evening. The talent lineup reads like a Who’s Who in Country Gospel. Performing this year will be Internationally known artists Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, the legendary group White River, Chris Golden, James Payne, Jim Sheldon, host of the Music City Show, The Waymasters, Chuck Hancock, Joy Roberts, Wings of Love, Dan Duncan, Heather Van Deren, The Tiptons, Molly Corman, Chuck Hancock, Ava Kasich, Light of Grace,
Bill Baker, Victoria Steelman, Chuck Day, Melissa Evans, Terry and Debra Luna, and many many more. A number of new artists will be appearing, including artists from the rosters of two record companies from Nashville.
According to I.C.G.M.A. President Dan Duncan, the talent is terrific, and the entire event is free to the public. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet and visit with the artists at their individual booths.
The Bridge Church is located at 10105 south 63 highway, West Plains; just four miles south of Dairy Queen. For additional information you may contact I.C.G.M.A. president Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129.
More dates will be added as the flowers continue to bloom.
Hours: 6pm – After Sunset
Admission: $5 per person (cash and card)
You won’t want to miss the sunset at the flower field this year!
Grab your friend and camera and head to the McWilliams Pumpkin Patch in West Plains MO and snap a beautiful evening photo! We love to see your photos so tag us on facebook and instagram!
For those wondering about the zinnias… let’s just say it wasn’t their year 😞 The sunflowers have stolen the show. The zinnia field won’t be open for photos this year.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
Doors at 7 p.m. $10 donation suggested.
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
Join us for a Sunday Funday featuring local favorites Harms Crossing for a rocking midday show (so we can all go home and go to bed early 😂)
Open at noon
Music starts at 3pm
Artist Fee $7
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
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.
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.
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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