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Oct
17
Mon
“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

Oct
18
Tue
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 18 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

Oct
19
Wed
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 19 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

Oct
20
Thu
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 20 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

47th Annual Fall Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This juried fine art competition show is open to artists in both youth and adult divisions and includes all 2D and 3D forms of fine art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).  Awards are given for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place entries in each category of both adult and youth divisions. People’s Choice is awarded by popular vote.

While at the Harlin, visit the local history portion of the museum which includes displays featuring musicians Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball stars Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon. Also see information about the West Plains Dancehall Explosion and other artifacts.

The exhibit is open during the museum’s regular hours, noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

harlinmuseum.com

 

“An Elderberry Tale” by Betty Queen @ West Plains Senior Center
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm

Local resident Betty Queen shares information about and uses for elderberries. This free event is open to all.

Model Railroad Club Train Exhibit @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The West Plains Model Railroad Club’s annual October Train Display is open Thursdays through Sundays through October 30 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building.

Exhibit hours are:
4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
1 to 3 p.m. Sundays

Admission and parking are free. Donations are accepted.

The public will have the opportunity to see the artistic craft it takes to build realistic train models, done to scale, for a show, say organizers. Club members will also be working on plans and changes to displays for the Christmas show to be held at the Harlin Museum.

Oct
21
Fri
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 21 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

47th Annual Fall Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This juried fine art competition show is open to artists in both youth and adult divisions and includes all 2D and 3D forms of fine art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).  Awards are given for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place entries in each category of both adult and youth divisions. People’s Choice is awarded by popular vote.

While at the Harlin, visit the local history portion of the museum which includes displays featuring musicians Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball stars Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon. Also see information about the West Plains Dancehall Explosion and other artifacts.

The exhibit is open during the museum’s regular hours, noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

harlinmuseum.com

 

Model Railroad Club Train Exhibit @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building
Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The West Plains Model Railroad Club’s annual October Train Display is open Thursdays through Sundays through October 30 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building.

Exhibit hours are:
4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
1 to 3 p.m. Sundays

Admission and parking are free. Donations are accepted.

The public will have the opportunity to see the artistic craft it takes to build realistic train models, done to scale, for a show, say organizers. Club members will also be working on plans and changes to displays for the Christmas show to be held at the Harlin Museum.

Spooky Theme Vinyl Night @ Wages Brewing Co.
Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haunted House ~ “Fear the Bloody Timber”
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tickets are sold starting at 7 p.m.
Admission is $15 per person (Cash only).
Concession opens at 7 and is open till the last person leaves.

For further details, see Fear the Bloody Timber on Facebook.
Phone: (417) 247-8281 or  email: fearthebloodytimber@gmail.com.
Live Theater ~ The Beverly Hillbillies @ Avenue Theatre
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm
Oct
22
Sat
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 22 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

Autumn Harvest Fest ~ Fall Festival and Car & Truck Show @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Crafts, Music, Contests, Food Trucks and Fun. See event page on Facebook for more information.

Car and Truck Show info:

Entrance fee (for entering vehicles in the show) is 2 canned goods per vehicle in show. Admission is free for attendees. Several categories will be judged in the show:
Best Rust
Loudest Sounding
Best Wheels
Coolest Paint Job
Best Engine Bay
People’s Choice

 

TLR Gun & Knife Show @ West Plains Civic Center
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
McWilliams Pumpkin Patch
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pumpkins and gourds for sale. Family fun for all ages, including giant slides, farm animals, jumbo jumper, mini zip line, barrel train, hay rides: Admission – $5, Weekend Activity Armband – $10
Located just off West US Highway 160. Message McWilliams Pumpkin Patch on Facebook or call (417) 256-6470 for details.
Model Railroad Club Train Exhibit @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The West Plains Model Railroad Club’s annual October Train Display is open Thursdays through Sundays through October 30 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building.

Exhibit hours are:
4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
1 to 3 p.m. Sundays

Admission and parking are free. Donations are accepted.

The public will have the opportunity to see the artistic craft it takes to build realistic train models, done to scale, for a show, say organizers. Club members will also be working on plans and changes to displays for the Christmas show to be held at the Harlin Museum.

47th Annual Fall Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This juried fine art competition show is open to artists in both youth and adult divisions and includes all 2D and 3D forms of fine art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).  Awards are given for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place entries in each category of both adult and youth divisions. People’s Choice is awarded by popular vote.

While at the Harlin, visit the local history portion of the museum which includes displays featuring musicians Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball stars Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon. Also see information about the West Plains Dancehall Explosion and other artifacts.

The exhibit is open during the museum’s regular hours, noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

harlinmuseum.com

 

Grizzly Softball vs. North Arkansas College @ West Plains City Softball Complex
Oct 22 @ 1:00 pm
Movies @ Glass Sword Theater
Oct 22 @ 4:00 pm

For movies currently playing and all show times, see https://www.glassswordcinema.com/

 

All Hallows Gala to benefit the Child Advocacy Center @ Historic Post Office
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Child Advocacy Center invites the community to be part of their first-ever All Hallows Gala. Dress in your best costume for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Enjoy ‘hauntingly delicious’ appetizers and desserts, as well as a cash bar.

Support the Child Advocacy Center and enjoy a memorable evening with games and prizes. Get tickets at childadvocacycenter.org.

Haunted House ~ “Fear the Bloody Timber”
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
Tickets are sold starting at 7 p.m.
Admission is $15 per person (Cash only).
Concession opens at 7 and is open till the last person leaves.For further details, see Fear the Bloody Timber on Facebook.

Phone: (417) 247-8281 or  email: fearthebloodytimber@gmail.com.

Live Music ~ King Size @ Wages Brewing Co.
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
Live Theater ~ The Beverly Hillbillies @ Avenue Theatre
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ Brandy Lee @ Twin Bridges Bar and Grill
Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm
Oct
23
Sun
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 23 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

TLR Gun and Knife Show
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
47th Annual Fall Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This juried fine art competition show is open to artists in both youth and adult divisions and includes all 2D and 3D forms of fine art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.).  Awards are given for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place entries in each category of both adult and youth divisions. People’s Choice is awarded by popular vote.

While at the Harlin, visit the local history portion of the museum which includes displays featuring musicians Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball stars Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon. Also see information about the West Plains Dancehall Explosion and other artifacts.

The exhibit is open during the museum’s regular hours, noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

harlinmuseum.com

 

McWilliams Pumpkin Patch
Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pumpkins and gourds for sale. Family fun for all ages, including giant slides, farm animals, jumbo jumper, mini zip line, barrel train, hay rides: Admission – $5, Weekend Activity Armband – $10
Located just off West US Highway 160. Message McWilliams Pumpkin Patch on Facebook or call (417) 256-6470 for details.
Model Railroad Club Train Exhibit @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building
Oct 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The West Plains Model Railroad Club’s annual October Train Display is open Thursdays through Sundays through October 30 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds Harper Building.

Exhibit hours are:
4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
1 to 3 p.m. Sundays

Admission and parking are free. Donations are accepted.

The public will have the opportunity to see the artistic craft it takes to build realistic train models, done to scale, for a show, say organizers. Club members will also be working on plans and changes to displays for the Christmas show to be held at the Harlin Museum.

 

Live Theater ~ The Beverly Hillbillies @ Avenue Theatre
Oct 23 @ 3:00 pm
Movies @ Glass Sword Theater
Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm

For movies currently playing and all show times, see https://www.glassswordcinema.com/

 

Oct
24
Mon
Exhibit ~ “Nature from the Ozarks & Beyond” featuring Photographer Bob Cunningham @ West Plains Civic Center Gallery
Oct 24 all-day

The West Plains Council on the Arts hosts this free photography exhibit by Bob Cunningham. On the mezzanine of the Civic Center, open for viewing during regular hours of operation.

“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

MSU-WP Grizzly Volleyball @ West Plains Civic Center
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Grizzlies vs. St. Louis Community College. Tickets can be bought in advance at the box office, by calling the Civic Center at 417-256-8087 or through Ticketmaster.

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“Art and Words in Motion” exhibit of text art mobiles @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.

Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.

Photography of Marc Brannan @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Oct 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.

Artist Statement:

“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.

The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”

A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.

MSU-WP Grizzly Basketball vs. Link Year Grad Scrimmage @ West Plains Civic Center
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This scrimmage game is free to the public.

Live Music ~ Broken Knuckle @ Wages Brewing Co.
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm