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Sep
13
Sat
“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.

From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.

 

Sep
14
Sun
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 14 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Annual Chicken BBQ @ St. Mary’s Church
Sep 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

Sep
15
Mon
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 15 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through September.

Art from Harlin Museum permanent collection on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through September.

Sep
16
Tue
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 16 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through September.

Art from Harlin Museum permanent collection on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through September.

“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Sep
17
Wed
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 17 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through September.

Art from Harlin Museum permanent collection on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through September.

Sep
18
Thu
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 18 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Hootin an Hollarin Festival @ Downtown Gainesville, Missouri
Sep 18 all-day

64th Annual festival in the neighboring community of Gainesville in Ozark County. See more information on the Hootin an Hollarin Facebook page or the website, hootinanhollarin.com, where there is a complete schedule and description of events.

Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through September.

Art from Harlin Museum permanent collection on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through September.

Food Truck Festival @ West Plains Civic Center Parking Lot
Sep 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Food Truck Thursdays at the Civic Center in 2025 include: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18.

Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

18th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium Opening Reception (Theme: Conflict and Consensus in the Ozarks) hosted by Missouri State University – West Plains @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The Harlin Museum will present an exhibit called “War in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts. Refreshments will be served, and representatives from the Harlin Museum will be available to discuss the exhibit.

The Symposium runs September 18-20. Entrance to all parts of the symposium is free and pre-registration is not required. Full symposium schedule here.

The Exhibit itself will be on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Live Music ~ Sounds Downtown featuring “Club 13 House Band” @ Luster Arcade, just off Court Square
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Featuring several locally well-known musicians. Don’t miss it—mark your calendar, grab your lawn chair, and come be part of the rhythm of West Plains!
“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

Sep
19
Fri
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 19 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Hootin an Hollarin Festival @ Downtown Gainesville, Missouri
Sep 19 all-day

64th Annual festival in the neighboring community of Gainesville in Ozark County. See more information on the Hootin an Hollarin Facebook page or the website, hootinanhollarin.com, where there is a complete schedule and description of events.

18th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium (Theme: Conflict and Consensus in the Ozarks) hosted by Missouri State University – West Plains @ West Plains Civic Center - Magnolia Room
Sep 19 @ 8:00 am

“Conflict and Consensus” is the theme of the 18th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 18-20 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of presentations and performances.

“The presenters at this year’s conference engage with a broad array of topics, some directly related to the theme and others with a more tangential connection,” says Dr. Jason McCollom, associate professor of history at MSU-WP and coordinator of the symposium. “These topics include Ozarks-based fiction and poetry, studies on a variety of historical-based conflicts, land and food, health, biographies of impactful Ozarkers, and storytelling,” McCollom explained.

“Connecting with the presenters and the community has always been an important aspect of the symposium as well. Community members are always warmly welcomed at all the panel presentations,” McCollom added.

WPCA Art Exhibit – As in past years, WPCA will sponsor an event related to the symposium’s theme beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18. The Harlin Museum will present an exhibit called “War in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. Refreshments will be served, and representatives from the Harlin Museum will be available to discuss the exhibit.

Keynote Address – The symposium’s keynote address begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the Magnolia Room. Olivia Paschal of the University of Virginia will present a talk titled “Creating the Neoliberal State: Arkansas in the Clinton Era.” Paschal will discuss the corporate impact of companies such as Wal-Mart and Tyson Foods on Northwest Arkansas, and their relations with Gov. Bill Clinton’s political machine in the 1980s. “As Northwest Arkansas continues to be reshaped by corporate interests, Paschal’s research illuminates the precursors to a changing Ozarks,” McCollom noted.

For more information about the symposium and presenters, visit OzarkSymposium.WP.MissouriState.edu or visit the symposium’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/OzarksSymposium.

Entrance to the symposium is free and pre-registration is not required. Full symposium schedule here.

 

Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through September.

Art from Harlin Museum permanent collection on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through September.

Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

West Plains High School Homecoming Parade @ Downtown
Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm
“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

Live Theatre ~ Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery @ Avenue Theatre
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
West Plains High School Homecoming Football Game vs. Branson Pirates @ Zizzer Stadium
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
Sep
20
Sat
“War & Memory in the Ozarks” Art & Artifact Exhibit from Harlin Museum sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
Sep 20 all-day

The Harlin Museum is presenting an exhibit called “War & Memory in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. The exhibit is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and is on display through October 18 during Civic Center business hours.

The Harlin Museum is a non-profit volunteer-run cultural center in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It hosts art shows, workshops, educational lectures, and kids’ art programs throughout the year while also displaying regional artifact and history exhibits year-round. Find out more at https://harlinmuseum.com/

Hootin an Hollarin Festival @ Downtown Gainesville, Missouri
Sep 20 all-day

64th Annual festival in the neighboring community of Gainesville in Ozark County. See more information on the Hootin an Hollarin Facebook page or the website, hootinanhollarin.com, where there is a complete schedule and description of events.

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ American Legion Hall
Sep 20 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

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!

18th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium (Theme: Conflict and Consensus in the Ozarks) hosted by Missouri State University – West Plains @ West Plains Civic Center - Magnolia Room
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am

“Conflict and Consensus” is the theme of the 18th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 18-20 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of presentations and performances.

“The presenters at this year’s conference engage with a broad array of topics, some directly related to the theme and others with a more tangential connection,” says Dr. Jason McCollom, associate professor of history at MSU-WP and coordinator of the symposium. “These topics include Ozarks-based fiction and poetry, studies on a variety of historical-based conflicts, land and food, health, biographies of impactful Ozarkers, and storytelling,” McCollom explained.

“Connecting with the presenters and the community has always been an important aspect of the symposium as well. Community members are always warmly welcomed at all the panel presentations,” McCollom added.

WPCA Art Exhibit – As in past years, WPCA will sponsor an event related to the symposium’s theme beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18. The Harlin Museum will present an exhibit called “War in the Ozarks” featuring artwork, photos, and artifacts from their collection. The collection includes historical materials about Ozarkers who served in all the national conflicts as well as stories and artists’ renderings of local skirmishes of the Civil War. Refreshments will be served, and representatives from the Harlin Museum will be available to discuss the exhibit.

For more information about the symposium and presenters, visit OzarkSymposium.WP.MissouriState.edu or visit the symposium’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/OzarksSymposium.

Entrance to the symposium is free and pre-registration is not required. Full symposium schedule here.

Art from the permanent collection of the Harlin Museum on display, hosted by the West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through September.

GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Business Women’s Expo, an Amelia Network event @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Business Women’s Expo, hosted by The Amelia Network, will feature 40+ women-owned businesses. This premier shopping event is a great way to shop local and support women-owned businesses from across the region as they showcase their unique services and products. Attendees will have the opportunity to complete a ‘bingo’ card which requires them to visit all vendors. Completed bingo cards can be entered in the drawing for door prizes. Free admission for the public. All are welcome to attend.

Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

Live Theatre ~ Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery @ Avenue Theatre
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.

From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.

 

Sep
21
Sun
Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

“Snow White” production by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Sep 21 @ 3:00 pm

Join West Plains Playhouse for a magical, family-friendly production of “Snow White” September 12-28 in The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse and Live Music Lounge in beautiful downtown West Plains! Productions are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. West Plains Playhouse on Facebook.

Live Theatre ~ Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery @ Avenue Theatre
Sep 21 @ 3:00 pm