The West Plains Photography Club currently has 34 members and meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Missouri State University-West Plains Creative Discovery Center, 411 West Main Street, Suite 1. Everyone regardless of age or ability is invited to join the club which has no membership dues.
The purpose of the club is to share and support everyone’s passion for photography arts whether they are a beginner or have been engaged in photography for many years. Present members include some who do not even own a camera to professionals who make a living by selling their art. For more information on the club feel free to call Bob Cunningham at 417-257-8206 or Dennis Crider at 417-274-7101.
The MSU-West Plains University Community Band will present A Musical Salute to our Veterans on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the West Plains Civic Center Theater. The band will perform a program of your favorite patriotic songs while we will recognize our Veterans and their respective Branch of Service. We encourage all Veterans to attend so we can honor you and your family. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information email RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291
On display during regular business hours through December.
Instructor is Tara Shahan. Registration required: info@westplainsarts.org or sonshinecrafts.square.site. $65, includes all supplies. Each participant receives a hat.
This concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted. For more information email WpMusic@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
On display during regular business hours through December.
On display during regular business hours through December.
On display during regular business hours through December.
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.
CASA’s annual Murder Mystery Dinner is happening November 14th! Come dressed in your best Roaring 20’s attire and get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and mystery. Tickets & sponsorships are now available. For more information, call 417‑255‑2100.
All proceeds directly support foster kids in Howell, Oregon, & Shannon Counties.
On display during regular business hours through December.
On display during regular business hours through December.
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
On display during regular business hours through December.
On display during regular business hours through December.
From Country Express Band: Well folks we have a new schedule and another new venue to play music. We are very excited to be playing at the West Plains Civic Center in the Exhibit Hall. It is on the Northwest side of the building, we have played there before. Classic Country, Classic Rock and a lot of favorites. Two step, Line Dance, cha-cha and a waltz or two. Come and join us for a fun dance and a good time with friends, family friendly event.
* $6.00 per person to get into the dance
* 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
No alcohol. We will have bottled water for $1.00 a bottle
On display during regular business hours through December.
Be a part of an exciting event to help improve the West Plains community! The fourth annual Whisky and Bourbon Fest will feature tastings of several unique, hard-to-find spirits and much more. Proceeds will help build the Community Foundation of West Plains’s grantmaking endowment to provide even greater support for our local nonprofits. Catering and a beer/wine cash bar provided by Colton’s Steakhouse.
Ticket and additional information here. Online sales end Friday, Nov. 20!
Location: Historic Post Office, 204 E. Main St., West Plains, MO
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Small Batch · $250
• Logo/name on all event promotions
Single Barrel · $500
• Includes 2 event tickets
• Logo/name on all event promotions
Reserve · $1,000
• Only 5 Reserve sponsorship slots available
• Includes 8 event tickets and 1 reserved seating table
• Logo/name on all event promotions
Contact Eric Gibson at 417-293-3742 for more information about sponsorships. All proceeds benefit the Community Foundation of West Plains.
The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
On display during regular business hours through December.
On display during regular business hours through December.
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
On display during regular business hours through December.
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.
Message The Yellow House for information.
On display during regular business hours through December.
The MSU-West Plains University Music Department invites you to our annual December Christmas and Holiday Concert on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the West Plains Civic Center. This is a combined concert featuring our University Community Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. The concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted.
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a program featuring many of your favorite Christmas and seasonal favorites. Following the performance, concertgoers are invited to enjoy cookies and cocoa in the Civic Center lobby sponsored by the West Plains Council on the Arts.
This is a family-friendly event, and we warmly encourage you and your loved ones to join us in ringing in the Christmas season with music and cheer. For more information, please contact Rocky Long at RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291
On display during regular business hours through December.
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
On display during regular business hours through December.
On display during regular business hours through December.
See West Plains Public Library on Facebook for details.
The MSU-West Plains University Community Orchestra will present Winter Lights: An evening of seasonal favorites at the West Plains Civic Center Theater on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm. This concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted. For more information email MicahBoise@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7290.
On display during regular business hours through December.
Also Sunday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.