Free to the public for viewing during hours that civic center is open, typically 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
From organizers:
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host an exhibition of works by area artists in the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from March 30 through May 4, 2024. The Gallery, on the mezzanine, is open to the public during regular Civic Center hours.
“This is a beautiful, diverse collection of artwork created representing an eclipse, beautiful night skies, and other skyward representations,” organizers say.
Featured artists’ statements:
Robert Anderson – West Plains native Robert Anderson used his travel as a Forest Pathologist to capture the culture and landscape of many areas of the world. Now retired, he focuses on the Ozarks – landscapes, buildings, people, animals, and whatever presents itself for a picture.
Marc Brannan – For the Sky High exhibition, I have selected three prints that exemplify the joy and beauty that I try to bring out when I am taking evening landscape photography. Something that I feel can be seen in a lot of my photographs is how the evening or night sky can bring out a whole different light to be shown on the landscapes that are all around us. The titles that I will be showing include “A Fire in the Evening Sky”, “Day or Night?”, and “Like a Rainbow Tonight.”
Terri Combs – Art is the way I express my creativity and imagination through experimentation, exploration, and playful use of materials. These pieces were chosen to invite viewers to explore and examine the skies and solar system of the mind. My goal is to inspire viewers to create a story or message through personal perspective.
Lee Copen – The title of my painting is “Morning Glory.” It is a large oil painting of an amazing sunrise. I find that the sky is an endless source of inspiration. My goal is to paint fleeting moments of beauty in nature and share that beauty with others.
Becky Earls – This abstract Oil pastel piece is entitled “Rocky Mountain Sun.” It was inspired by deep reflection and study of the solar system and tectonic plates that bring forth land formations. I’ve had a deep interest in earth science geography since childhood. It’s a very free-spirited form, yet it’s an expressive piece that is beautiful.
The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Sol Alegre.” It is a whimsical view of the sun before an eclipse. Our sun in all its glory has been celebrated by cultures throughout the history of mankind. This piece was a result from studying various cultures, views, and legends concerning the sun around the world. “Sol Alegre” has a tribal, nostalgic, boho feel and will bless any viewer with feelings of joy and warmth. I love to study various artworks and cultures.
Nicholas Hackworth – I’ve captured all my photos in and around West Plains and the Ozarks. Having grown up and still living here, I’m fascinated by the beauty and charm of the region. The Ozarks are an incredible subject for photography, and they always inspire me to capture their wanderlust.
Janey Hale – The title of my collage is “Newsworthy” which refers to both the actual event and the natural phenomenon that should direct us to the wonders of the world God created. My art usually focuses on trying to capture the natural world through landscape painting. My goal is to try and tell a story that will resonate with the viewer.
Terry Hampton – “Turner Mill” is a collage made using images from the West Plains visitors guide. The mill wheel shown in the piece stands 25-foot tall in a secluded and shaded spring in Oregon County, Missouri. But here, I’ve removed it from its setting and made it the center of attention, thinking of the total solar eclipse, when the sun is not as we usually see it, and it’s the focus of all our attention.
“The Portal” is a piece just for fun. I’ve imagined a sky where something unusual has happened, where another dimension has intersected with ours. Ancient peoples were frightened of total solar eclipses because they were so rare, unexpected, and unexplainable. Even though we understand eclipses today, they are nonetheless a bit unsettling.
Rosemary Landers – These photos were taken at the last total solar eclipse in Missouri on August 21, 2017. Our family traveled to Hermann MO to experience this special event together. Our daughter Christina (Landers) Thompson lives in Atlanta GA with her family. She designed our “event” shirts! Her son Ethan was 9 months old in 2017. He is 7 years old now. Not many children can claim that they have witnessed 2 total solar eclipses at that age!
Donna Lay – The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Inexorable.” This abstract multilayered environmental painting portrays the eclipse as viewed from the space station which orbits our planet. The celestial movement of the earth around our sun, accompanied by our moon is inexorable, unstoppable, and relentless. It is majestic and full of grandeur and reminds us of the wonder of our universe.
Michael McClure – There is a world around us that we see, and there is a world within us which we feel. My work involves exploring where those two places meet. Some days my mood leans more towards simply appreciating the beauty I see all around me, and some days I need to express my emotions via color and light. Of course, moods change fairly quickly, which is why I prefer to finish a painting in the same session I started it, whether in the studio or outdoors en plein air. I find that working this way encourages a spontaneity that is guided by my intuition. I hope you will experience joy when you view my work, just as I experienced joy while creating it.
Diane Pence – I have always been drawn to the beauty of clouds and the night sky. Attempting to capture a moment in time, as a photo or a painting, is exciting to me.
Rhonda Richter – Painting “Evening on the Wabash” required navigating rapidly changing light. Every sunset is unique, difficult to depict, and impossible to revisit. Likewise, the drama of the eclipse will be quickly changing moments which will bring a distinct visual awareness of the immensity of creation.
Barbara Robinette – In my art, I am trying to show a moment of life and the feelings that might go with it. My aim is to “paint the poem” using images rather than words. Hopefully, the viewer can see and feel something ethereal, something out of this world, in each of my paintings: “Creation” seems of movement, like how the earth began with the sun shining warmth and life-giving growth to the rocks, plants and hills, including the waterfall. “Idea” shows a burst of energy and creativity when just thinking about something new. It might be like how God felt before making this earth long ago. “Sun” is an abstract of the beauty of a sun on blue sky, with a few clouds, and one weed welcomes the new day looking upward with open branches.
Gary Sanders – Astrophotography – This is the greatest way to give people appreciation for the dark sky and see the stars in a way they’ve never seen them before.
Kathy Schloss – Kathy Schloss’ oil pastel with colored pencil painting titled “Tranquil End” was chosen for the calming representation of our universe besides showing a one-point perspective. Her acrylic abstract, titled “Mystical Freedom” represents an otherworldly scene that relates to this special event and affords each viewer the freedom to explore their own interpretation. Kathy celebrates her love of nature through her paintings.
Cindy Temple – “Party in the Dark” This painting is all about fun, the chaos that might be happening in the dark, and the diversity of people coming to witness a total eclipse!
Mark Wallen – In my work, I love landscapes and am usually happy with my skies if nothing else. Eclipse and more fell into the portion of a painting I enjoy most. This is why I guess I like the Russian artist “Levitan” and The Hudson River Valley art Group. Both painted intense skies. The “ANNULAR ECLIPSE” is a work that fits the events showing, though not a total eclipse. The “AURORA BOREALIS” while not tied to the eclipse is an effect due to increased solar activity that shows up at Night.
Dolores Winkler – The world above us – The movement of Alcohol Inks and in bold Color! My dream is to live a life centered in creativity. I want to make amazing art, being around other artists, and to take the time to look around and really see this glorious world. Mostly I want to be able to make the kind of art that I love and that speaks to someone.
WPCA will host a Meet the Artists event on Sunday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center, as part of the “Party in the Path” Eclipse Celebration. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and West Plains Council on the Arts, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
From organizers: Please join us for fishing, prizes, food and fun!!
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Tournament for children ages 5-15
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$5 ENTRY FEE PER CHILD
Contact the Chamber for more information, 417-256-4433.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
From organizers: Galloway Park on Bikes starts Monday, May 6th at 6pm. This is a casual hang out with friends, new and old, who like to have fun on bikes. Bring the fam!
There will also be an opportunity to test ride the new Aventon Ramblas Mountain E-Bike. Bring your bike, helmet and hydration and we will meet you there!
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
Join Ozarks Summit Ministries as they celebrate their grand opening. Free Sno Cones provided by Ice Queens Tropical Sno. Free food for the first 100 guests. Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at noon. See Ozarks Summit Ministries on Facebook for more information.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
From Wages: Trivia Night #1. Pub Trivia format. 4 rounds of 5 trivia questions. Free entry with prizes.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
OOIC is please to bring to you once again our Spring Tractor Show and Tractor Pull. This is a great event to bring the whole family to. We have something for everyone to see. Antique Tractors, Farm Equipment, Gas Engines, Steam Engines, Saw Milling, Buzz Sawing, Barrel Stave Sawing, Blacksmithing, Rock Crushing, Horse Drawn Equipment, Corn Shelling and Grinding, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Swap Meet, Antique and Classic Cars, Historical Display Cases, Weavers, Looms and the Farm House with Displays and the Ladies showing off the looms.
Tractor Parade at 11am both days.
Tractor Pulls
Friday @ 5pm Weigh in @ 2pm
Antique Farm Stock 1938 & older
Classic Farm Stock 1939 to 1959
Saturday @ 3pm Weigh in @ Noon
Classic Non Farm Stock upto 1959
New Generation 1960 to 30 yrs old
100hp & 10,000lbs
Junior Member Pulls will pull at the Start of each Regular Pull. Juniors Members must be 6 years old and pass a safety course in order to pull. Feel free to ask the Track Workers for more information.
Lawn Tractor Pull by Tight Wad Pullers
Saturday 1pm to 3pm
For Information contact Brent Miller
417-543-0098
Featured Tractor is Ford
Featured Gas Engine is Sparta
Raffle Tractor is a Ford 4000
Concession Stand will be open at 10 am both days. Great food, and offering homemade pies, cakes and cookies.
The Facilities are Handicap accessible, and we will have Chauffeured golf carts for those that need extra help getting around.
We have limited primitive camping and RV parking available.
And the most important information of all FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING. So bring the whole family.
We are a Non-profit organization and donations are welcome. We have painted milk cans around the museum and cook shack areas for donations.
We are looking forward to a great show. This is a rain or shine show folks. We will be here and enjoying a great time of fun and fellowship doing what we love to do. Show off old stuff.
If you have a tractor or a demonstration, please bring it along and join us in showing folks what all of the old stuff was like.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
From organizers: Please join us as Beverly (Bunyard) Short discusses and signs her best-selling cook “Newlywed Widow.” Books will be onsite for purchase. Look forward to seeing you there!
OOIC is please to bring to you once again our Spring Tractor Show and Tractor Pull. This is a great event to bring the whole family to. We have something for everyone to see. Antique Tractors, Farm Equipment, Gas Engines, Steam Engines, Saw Milling, Buzz Sawing, Barrel Stave Sawing, Blacksmithing, Rock Crushing, Horse Drawn Equipment, Corn Shelling and Grinding, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Swap Meet, Antique and Classic Cars, Historical Display Cases, Weavers, Looms and the Farm House with Displays and the Ladies showing off the looms.
Tractor Parade at 11am both days.
Tractor Pulls
Friday @ 5pm Weigh in @ 2pm
Antique Farm Stock 1938 & older
Classic Farm Stock 1939 to 1959
Saturday @ 3pm Weigh in @ Noon
Classic Non Farm Stock upto 1959
New Generation 1960 to 30 yrs old
100hp & 10,000lbs
Junior Member Pulls will pull at the Start of each Regular Pull. Juniors Members must be 6 years old and pass a safety course in order to pull. Feel free to ask the Track Workers for more information.
Lawn Tractor Pull by Tight Wad Pullers
Saturday 1pm to 3pm
For Information contact Brent Miller
417-543-0098
Featured Tractor is Ford
Featured Gas Engine is Sparta
Raffle Tractor is a Ford 4000
Concession Stand will be open at 10 am both days. Great food, and offering homemade pies, cakes and cookies.
The Facilities are Handicap accessible, and we will have Chauffeured golf carts for those that need extra help getting around.
We have limited primitive camping and RV parking available.
And the most important information of all FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING. So bring the whole family.
We are a Non-profit organization and donations are welcome. We have painted milk cans around the museum and cook shack areas for donations.
We are looking forward to a great show. This is a rain or shine show folks. We will be here and enjoying a great time of fun and fellowship doing what we love to do. Show off old stuff.
If you have a tractor or a demonstration, please bring it along and join us in showing folks what all of the old stuff was like.
From organizers: Attention dog lovers. Complete Canine Academy’s Dogapalooza will feature:
* Meet the Trainers
* Dog show
* Dog Demos
* Pirate ship photo op
* Biscuit catching
* Paw prints
* Spin n win
Free admission: consider $1.00 donation per dog.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
From organizers: this is just like a tea but you can wear a decorated big hat.
Mother/daughter 25.00 a couple 5.00 for each additional daughter
We will have snacks, live singing, prizes, a craft.
Mother-Daughter Big Hat Event on Facebook.
Cars & Cones at Spring Dipper May 2024 on Facebook.
A one-person show written and performed by Beverly Bunyard Short. Tickets here.
Rock/country duo. No cover. Great mix of originals, classic and modern country and rock.
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.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
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 West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
Not all events will be held at the library. Call West Plains Public Library, 417-256-4775, for more information and full schedule.
From organizers: Interested in learning more about Your Local Youth (6th-12th grade Girls and Boys) Mountain Biking Team (West Plains Composite)? Drop in May 14th 6pm at OzSBI and get all the details about one of the fastest growing sports in the State. Cross country mountain biking is a sport unique to its own. NICA (national interscholastic cycling association) is about having amazing adventures with your teammates while tackling both small and epic challenges. NICA is Fun, All inclusive and builds strong minds, bodies, character and community, through cycling. All skill levels and no one sets the bench.
The meeting will cover what to expect at practices, on race days and everything in-between. Mark your calendars.
West Plains Youth Mountain Bike Organizational Meeting on Facebook.
From organizers:
Local artist Barbara Williams will present “What Rock Buildings Say About the People of the Ozarks” at 6 p.m. May 14 at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC). The center is located inside Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St.
Williams, an adjunct art faculty member at MSU-WP, will discuss the strengths of the Ozarks’ people as seen through their rock buildings.
A native of Myrtle, Williams received her bachelor’s degree in art from Missouri State University in Springfield and her master’s degree in art from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Throughout her education and adult life, the people and material culture of the Ozarks continue as a central theme of her art. Beginning as cathartic portraits of family, a slow steady pursuit of this theme has resulted in widely exhibited paintings, prints (etchings), mixed media paintings, and photographs.
In 2000, Williams began a series documenting, drawing, painting and photographing Ozarks rock buildings (native stone masonry). The result was numerous exhibits, slide presentations, magazine articles, and two Ozarks Public Television programs on the topic.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
Jolene Forzetting, Musical Director, is starting a community chorus with the first goal to sing and perform around the community for the July 4th holiday at events, senior center, etc., and then learn Christmas music for the holiday season. The first rehearsal is set for Tuesday, May 14, at the Boys and Girls Club. Any woman (18 or older) who loves to sing is invited. No experience is needed, vocal and performance training will be provided. For more information, email Jolenecf@gmail.com or call 661-303-8686.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan
Register at www.ozsbi.com/events or call 417-256-9724 for info.
Cost is $8 (includes entry + skates). From organizers: We will have a Hammond Mill Bible Camp Merch Sale so bring extra cash! Contact Hammond Mill Bible Camp on Facebook for more information.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) will partner to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Photography from local artist Marc Brannan will be featured through the end of June 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during their open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “Here at the library, our vision is that we are a space where all come to learn, create, discover, and connect. There is no better way to accomplish that vision than displaying local pieces of art for the community to peruse and appreciate. We are always proud to partner with the Council on the Arts to bring the beauty of art to our patrons.”
Marc Brannan grew up on his family farm near Willow Springs, MO., 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.
Brannan says, “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 fewer 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 have started to reach out with my photography and have started trying to capture more shots in other areas, as well as different states, both in nature and landscape scenes. Lately I have focused more on reaching out to new parts of Missouri, and trying to show the viewer that there is so much more around us than we are used to seeing locally. 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 other parts of the country, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty that we might otherwise only see if you were to travel there and see for yourself.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, view, and discuss the pieces on display. Partial funding for this exhibit is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Greg Carter greg.carter@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Photo courtesy of Marc Brannan