From organizers: Join us for the inaugural Grizzly Homecoming 5K through the Missouri State-West Plains campus to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Grizzly Athletics! The race is a great way for the community, alumni and students to come together for fun and fitness. Both walking and running entries are accepted. Participants must be pre-registered by January 12 to receive a complimentary race t-shirt. Proceeds support Grizzly Athletic scholarships.
See Grizzly Homecoming 5K on Facebook.
From organizers: Y’all are invited! Bring your family, friends, instruments, and finger foods. Coffee and tea will be provided. Family-friendly. No alcohol, cannabis or illegal drugs allowed. No pets please.
See Country Express Band on Facebook.
From Wages: Will, Jared and James are at it again! Come hear why this band has played more gigs in West Plains than anyone!
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
From organizers:
Indoor Oval RC track located in West Plains Mo. We run 1/10 scale electric cars in 7 different classes. Schedule and classes are pinned on the Triple H RC Raceway Facebook page. Please send me a message on Facebook or give me a call at 417-293-7042 if you have any questions! (Spectators are free. Racers, contact Triple H or see their Facebook page for information on entry fees.)
Schedule for 2024:
Sunday, Jan 7th
Sunday, January 28th
Sunday, February 25th
Sunday, March 24th
7th Annual Show Me RC 100 l – April 5th & 6th
Friday Night – April 19th
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. 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.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
Dennis Crider has always had a camera in his hand and, as a child in Wichita, Kansas, he just had to capture the moment on film.
During his 39 years as a reporter, photographer and sports editor at the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper, he captured thousands of moments on film, and 39 of those will appear in this unique display.
The highlight of his career occurred 15 years after his retirement. When, on October 19, 2023, he became the 77th person to be inducted into the Missouri Press Association Photojournalism Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the State Historical Society’s Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. Crider was nominated for this award by former Quill Publisher and Editor Frank L. Martin III, who is a member of the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
In light of this honor, Crider decided to show a few of his favorite photographs from his tenure at The Quill. He thumbed through hundreds of pages of bound copies of the newspaper to find dates, then searched through boxes of stored negatives to build the collection. Once he identified the images he wanted, he scanned the negatives, and then downloaded the images to a third-party firm that printed the images on canvas.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Students from West Plains schools, along with Southfork students, will contribute to the display to be featured January 12 through mid-March 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Displayed works will include pieces from the classes of Tiffany Bryce, Kathy Grigsby, Mary-Louise Grisham-Nash, Karen Pitts, Audrey Scott, and Terri Tomlinson.
WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott says, “We are incredibly excited to be able to display these young artists’ work! It is inspiring to see their technical skill level and commitment to their work, as well as their fresh perspective on artmaking and their unrestrained imaginations at play.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10a.m. till noon at the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the young artists, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Artwork by Emily Ritter, WPHS
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. 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.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
Dennis Crider has always had a camera in his hand and, as a child in Wichita, Kansas, he just had to capture the moment on film.
During his 39 years as a reporter, photographer and sports editor at the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper, he captured thousands of moments on film, and 39 of those will appear in this unique display.
The highlight of his career occurred 15 years after his retirement. When, on October 19, 2023, he became the 77th person to be inducted into the Missouri Press Association Photojournalism Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the State Historical Society’s Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. Crider was nominated for this award by former Quill Publisher and Editor Frank L. Martin III, who is a member of the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
In light of this honor, Crider decided to show a few of his favorite photographs from his tenure at The Quill. He thumbed through hundreds of pages of bound copies of the newspaper to find dates, then searched through boxes of stored negatives to build the collection. Once he identified the images he wanted, he scanned the negatives, and then downloaded the images to a third-party firm that printed the images on canvas.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Students from West Plains schools, along with Southfork students, will contribute to the display to be featured January 12 through mid-March 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Displayed works will include pieces from the classes of Tiffany Bryce, Kathy Grigsby, Mary-Louise Grisham-Nash, Karen Pitts, Audrey Scott, and Terri Tomlinson.
WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott says, “We are incredibly excited to be able to display these young artists’ work! It is inspiring to see their technical skill level and commitment to their work, as well as their fresh perspective on artmaking and their unrestrained imaginations at play.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10a.m. till noon at the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the young artists, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Artwork by Emily Ritter, WPHS
Find out about volunteer opportunities and discover more about area non-profit organizations.
From organizers: The Alliance: Arts and Cultural Organizations (Arts Alliance) is sponsoring a Non-Profit Meet & Greet/Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 2-6 p.m. The event is designed for all area non-profit organizations to have the opportunity to introduce (or re-introduce) themselves to the public, while allowing the community to see what opportunities for volunteer participation are available.
“Volunteers are a lifeline for a healthy, vital community. At this event, old-timers and newcomers alike can meet and visit with folks doing richly rewarding work in our nonprofit organizations. Come and discover the wide array of opportunities to inspire, create and engage with this very important work,” says Kathleen Morrissey, volunteer director of Media Arts Center, an Alliance member.
The event will be held in the Exhibit Hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains, MO 65775. Booth spaces are offered to all area nonprofits for a nominal charge. Pre-registration is required, and sign-up forms are available at the West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) website www.westplainsarts.org
Organizers say, “Come share your group’s mission and passion with neighbors and newcomers to the area. Let’s get more folks involved in the important work happening in our community.”
For questions, contact West Plains Council on the Arts at info@westplainsarts.org or call 417-293-2325.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. 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.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
Dennis Crider has always had a camera in his hand and, as a child in Wichita, Kansas, he just had to capture the moment on film.
During his 39 years as a reporter, photographer and sports editor at the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper, he captured thousands of moments on film, and 39 of those will appear in this unique display.
The highlight of his career occurred 15 years after his retirement. When, on October 19, 2023, he became the 77th person to be inducted into the Missouri Press Association Photojournalism Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the State Historical Society’s Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. Crider was nominated for this award by former Quill Publisher and Editor Frank L. Martin III, who is a member of the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
In light of this honor, Crider decided to show a few of his favorite photographs from his tenure at The Quill. He thumbed through hundreds of pages of bound copies of the newspaper to find dates, then searched through boxes of stored negatives to build the collection. Once he identified the images he wanted, he scanned the negatives, and then downloaded the images to a third-party firm that printed the images on canvas.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Students from West Plains schools, along with Southfork students, will contribute to the display to be featured January 12 through mid-March 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Displayed works will include pieces from the classes of Tiffany Bryce, Kathy Grigsby, Mary-Louise Grisham-Nash, Karen Pitts, Audrey Scott, and Terri Tomlinson.
WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott says, “We are incredibly excited to be able to display these young artists’ work! It is inspiring to see their technical skill level and commitment to their work, as well as their fresh perspective on artmaking and their unrestrained imaginations at play.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10a.m. till noon at the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the young artists, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Artwork by Emily Ritter, WPHS
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. 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.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
Dennis Crider has always had a camera in his hand and, as a child in Wichita, Kansas, he just had to capture the moment on film.
During his 39 years as a reporter, photographer and sports editor at the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper, he captured thousands of moments on film, and 39 of those will appear in this unique display.
The highlight of his career occurred 15 years after his retirement. When, on October 19, 2023, he became the 77th person to be inducted into the Missouri Press Association Photojournalism Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the State Historical Society’s Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. Crider was nominated for this award by former Quill Publisher and Editor Frank L. Martin III, who is a member of the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
In light of this honor, Crider decided to show a few of his favorite photographs from his tenure at The Quill. He thumbed through hundreds of pages of bound copies of the newspaper to find dates, then searched through boxes of stored negatives to build the collection. Once he identified the images he wanted, he scanned the negatives, and then downloaded the images to a third-party firm that printed the images on canvas.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Students from West Plains schools, along with Southfork students, will contribute to the display to be featured January 12 through mid-March 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Displayed works will include pieces from the classes of Tiffany Bryce, Kathy Grigsby, Mary-Louise Grisham-Nash, Karen Pitts, Audrey Scott, and Terri Tomlinson.
WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott says, “We are incredibly excited to be able to display these young artists’ work! It is inspiring to see their technical skill level and commitment to their work, as well as their fresh perspective on artmaking and their unrestrained imaginations at play.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10a.m. till noon at the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the young artists, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Artwork by Emily Ritter, WPHS
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. 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.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
Dennis Crider has always had a camera in his hand and, as a child in Wichita, Kansas, he just had to capture the moment on film.
During his 39 years as a reporter, photographer and sports editor at the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper, he captured thousands of moments on film, and 39 of those will appear in this unique display.
The highlight of his career occurred 15 years after his retirement. When, on October 19, 2023, he became the 77th person to be inducted into the Missouri Press Association Photojournalism Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the State Historical Society’s Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. Crider was nominated for this award by former Quill Publisher and Editor Frank L. Martin III, who is a member of the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
In light of this honor, Crider decided to show a few of his favorite photographs from his tenure at The Quill. He thumbed through hundreds of pages of bound copies of the newspaper to find dates, then searched through boxes of stored negatives to build the collection. Once he identified the images he wanted, he scanned the negatives, and then downloaded the images to a third-party firm that printed the images on canvas.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Students from West Plains schools, along with Southfork students, will contribute to the display to be featured January 12 through mid-March 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Displayed works will include pieces from the classes of Tiffany Bryce, Kathy Grigsby, Mary-Louise Grisham-Nash, Karen Pitts, Audrey Scott, and Terri Tomlinson.
WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott says, “We are incredibly excited to be able to display these young artists’ work! It is inspiring to see their technical skill level and commitment to their work, as well as their fresh perspective on artmaking and their unrestrained imaginations at play.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10a.m. till noon at the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the young artists, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Artwork by Emily Ritter, WPHS
From organizers:
Like vinyl records? We do too! Let’s listen and socialize!
NEXT VINYL NIGHT: Friday February 2nd 5pm to close! GROUNDHOG DAY!
Every 1st Friday of the month (and often 3rd Fridays), host Nicholas Haring brings his record player and a selection of LPs. PLUS, you can bring YOUR records too!
Folks pick a side, it goes into the queue and gets played!
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Start the 2024 New Year with the Lady Zizzer Basketball Team as they begin the race to fundraising for the Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center through their annual Pink Out Game Night!
Join us Saturday, February 3rd at 8 a.m. for the 5K and 1 mile walk/run, beginning and finishing at Ozarks Healthcare. Following the run will be a pancake breakfast, served by Lady Zizzer Basketball players at Grill 59 (located inside Ozarks Healthcare) at 9 a.m. for a minimum $5 donation.
5K – $25
1 mile – $15
Participants are encouraged to wear Pink Out apparel from previous years and/or pink, in support for the event.
Details at Lady Zizzer Basketball Pink Out 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run on Facebook.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.