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Aug
30
Sat
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Aug 30 @ 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.

The Loft Pop Up – August (Vendor Market Event) @ The Loft Event Center
Aug 30 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
✨ The Loft Pop-Up Market -AUGUST 30th! ✨
 FREE ADMISSION
Don’t miss out on a delightful day filled with unique finds! Explore a fantastic selection of:
 Handmade Crafts
 Delicious Sweets
 Gorgeous Makeup
 Stunning Jewelry
 Trendy Clothes
 Perfect Gifts
…and so much more!
We will be doing OUTDOOR photos this time!
$10/photos by Remember When Productions
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun, shopping, and community spirit! Mark your calendars—see you there! ️✨
 We are so excited for our vendors:
Charms and Chains by Sublime Nail Studio
Remember When Productions
Gather Together Event Rentals, LLC
We willl announce MORE vendors as we get closer to time or come and see for yourself!
This is a great opportunity to also have a look at the space if you haven’t been here before!
❗️ VENDORS: More information can be found at the link below and If you’d like to be a vendor at this market or a future one, please fill out this form!
Entries accepted for Annual Juried Fall Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Message Harlin Museum of West Plains for information about entry cost and additional details. Show will run September 5-27.

4th Annual August Bazaar @ The Yellow House
Aug 30 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free Music! Raffle Prizes! The August Bazaar is a family friendly art bazaar with local vendors and music. Food available from Señor Valentin. Vendors open at 4pm. Music will start at 5pm.
5pm – mystery performer
6pm – Mark Barger
7pm – One More Dollar
8pm – Slim Stanley
9pm – Porch Mud
A special thanks to our platinum sponsor TJ Swift House, Inc. Financial assistance for this project has also been provided by the City of West Plains Community Development Grant Program
Get Smart @ Avenue Theatre
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm

Watch Maxwell Smart and his trusty sidekick Agent 99 go toe-to-toe, tit-for-tat, and occasionally trip over their own gadgets as they face off against the likes of Team KAOS, the ever-loyal Garth, the terrifyingly well-accessorized Wong Sisters, and of course, the ever-so-fearful: MR. BIG! From exploding pens to fortune cookies, Max and 99 will stop at nothing to bring down KAOS. Performances are Aug. 22-23 & 29-30 (7 p.m.)  Aug. 24 & 31 (3 p.m.)

Facebook page here.  Tickets here.

Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Aug 30 @ 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.

 

“Murder’s in the Heir” ~ Live Theater @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm

See West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.

Aug
31
Sun
Get Smart @ Avenue Theatre
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm

Watch Maxwell Smart and his trusty sidekick Agent 99 go toe-to-toe, tit-for-tat, and occasionally trip over their own gadgets as they face off against the likes of Team KAOS, the ever-loyal Garth, the terrifyingly well-accessorized Wong Sisters, and of course, the ever-so-fearful: MR. BIG! From exploding pens to fortune cookies, Max and 99 will stop at nothing to bring down KAOS. Performances are Aug. 22-23 & 29-30 (7 p.m.)  Aug. 24 & 31 (3 p.m.)

Facebook page here.  Tickets here.

“Murder’s in the Heir” ~ Live Theater @ Dev's Grand Ballroom
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm

See West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.

Sep
1
Mon
End of Summer Bash (fundraiser for Christmas gifts for residents) @ West Vue
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sep
2
Tue
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 2 @ 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 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Sep 2 @ 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
3
Wed
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 3 @ 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 3 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Sep
4
Thu
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 4 @ 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 4 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Sep
5
Fri
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 5 @ 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 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Senior Resource Fair @ First Baptist Church
Sep 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
40 Years of Service Celebration @ Air Evac LIfeteam
Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Air Evac Lifeteam’s dedicated service to our community! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 5th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Air Evac Lifeteam’s base. We’ll kick things off at 10:00am with a special ribbon cutting to honor four decades of lifesaving work. Then, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, we’re firing up the grill for a good old-fashioned community BBQ—everyone’s invited! As a special thank you, we’ll be holding a raffle for all EMS, Fire, Hospital Workers, Dispatchers, and First Responders. Come enjoy great food, fellowship, and help us say “thank you” to the heroes who keep our community safe. Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite—we can’t wait to celebrate
Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

West Plains Optimist – 2nd Annual Golf Classic @ West Plains Country Club
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm
✨ SECOND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC!! ✨ SIGN UP NOW!! Call the Pro Shop to sign up, 417-256-7197. Questions or to sponsor, 417-505-0637.
2-person scramble, 12 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch included. Cash flight prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more.
We are looking forward to connecting with golfers and sponsors who want to support the West Plains Optimist Club, have some fun or advertise your business! Your participation will help continue to fund all of our Youth Programs we bring to the area such as the Howell County Spelling Bee, Mighty Mite football and cheerleading, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Scholarships, and much MORE!

See West Plains Optimist – 2nd Annual Golf Classic on Facebook.

Annual Fall Art Show Opening Gala
Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening Gala: Fall Art Show
Join us for an enchanting evening as we celebrate the opening of our Fall Art Show!
Come mingle with friends, meet the artists, and be among the first to experience this season’s stunning collection of works. From bold strokes to delicate details, the art on display will spark conversation and inspire imagination.
 Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
 Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere filled with creativity and community.
Whether you’re an art lover, a casual admirer, or simply looking for a delightful night out, this gala is the perfect way to usher in the season.
✨ Admission is free – bring a friend and join us for an unforgettable evening!
Live Music ~ Preston Ary Band & William Martin Wright @ Twin Bridges Campground
Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Info from organizers of event: Welcome some area favorites to celebrate the weekend with us, Preston Ary Band! They will bring their over the top musical ability and strong country sound to rock the river with us for two nights! You won’t want to miss this party! Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/prestonary369
Along with P.A.B. is William Martin Wright a singer songwriter and musician native to Louisiana and based out of Fort Worth, TX. Come listen to his blend of honky tonk, blues, and country sounds. Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/williammartinwright/
Tickets:
$20 admission for 18+
$15 admission for ages 13-17 (asked to only attend concert until 9pm)
Under 12, free
Gates open at 6pm, Music starts at 7pm
Live Music ~ James VanKirk @ Dev’s Steakhouse & Live Music Lounge
Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm

We welcome Mr. James Van Kirk back to the lounge! A good man, talented musician, and crowd favorite – it’s sure to be a great time. James is an incredible guitarist and sings some of the best country, blues, and rock covers. Come join us this Friday.

Sep
6
Sat
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 6 @ 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 6 @ 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.

2nd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run @ Boys & Girls Club
Sep 6 @ 9:30 am
A memorial dice run to honor Chaz Coats, a Club kid, and to raise funds the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area. Registration starts at 9:30 am, with driving starting at 10 am. Contestants will drive the route, stopping at different locations to roll dice for the highest score. At the end of the route, the person with the best score will win $200!

Registration is $25 per person and will include 1 shirt & 1 scorecard. Bikes, jeeps, trucks and all other vehicles are welcome! Additional shirts are $20 each. Lunch, provided by Bootleggers, will start at noon for $10/plate. You do not need to participate in the dice run to enjoy the meals or purchase shirts.

For more information, call 417-204-2582.
Route: Boys & Girls Club > Twin Bridges > Hodgson Mill > Gainesville > Dawt Mill > Boys & Girls Club

All vehicles are welcome! Pre-register and order shirts at https://givebutter.com/nmuuDe

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Paint Your Own Doormat ~ Class with Madyson Vonallmen-Callahan @ The Yellow House
Sep 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us at The Yellow House for a DIY doormat class. All materials will be provided, and we will seal the mats so they can be used outdoors. Some stencils will also be available. click here to sign up: https://square.link/u/jymTSeiz?src=sheet
Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

Live Music ~ Preston Ary Band & William Martin Wright @ Twin Bridges Campground
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Info from organizers of event: Welcome some area favorites to celebrate the weekend with us, Preston Ary Band! They will bring their over the top musical ability and strong country sound to rock the river with us for two nights! You won’t want to miss this party! Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/prestonary369
Along with P.A.B. is William Martin Wright a singer songwriter and musician native to Louisiana and based out of Fort Worth, TX. Come listen to his blend of honky tonk, blues, and country sounds. Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/williammartinwright/
Tickets:
$20 admission for 18+
$15 admission for ages 13-17 (asked to only attend concert until 9pm)
Under 12, free
Gates open at 6pm, Music starts at 7pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Sep 6 @ 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.

 

“The Gathering” hosted by Ozarks Summit ~ Free Food & Movie Under the Stars @ Peoples Park
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm
Sep
7
Sun
Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.

 

Sep
8
Mon
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 8 @ 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 8 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

West Plains Photography Club
Sep 8 @ 6:30 pm

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.

Sep
9
Tue
CASA Day @ Colton's Steakhouse & Grill
Sep 9 all-day
Mark your calendars for CASA Day at Colton’s! Dine-in or take-out or both! When we hit our goal of 400 guests served, Colton’s will donate 10% of the sales to 37th CASA! ❤️
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 9 @ 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 9 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

“Abandoned Ozarks II: Forgotten Schoolhouses” presentation featuring regional photographer and author, Robert McCormick hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center @ Garnett Library
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

McCormick is is an eighth-generation Ozarks native hailing originally from Aurora, Missouri. His photographs have appeared in a number of regional publications including a featured edition of Ozarks Watch Magazine. His first book “Abandoned Ozarks” was included as part of Font Hill Publishing’s series “America Through Time.” His work has been recognized for the photographic preservation of abandoned historical and culturally significant structures in the Ozarks region. Robert studied at Southwest Missouri State University and has resided in Forsyth, Missouri for the last twenty-five years.

Abandoned Ozarks II: Forgotten Schoolhouses is another nostalgic trip through time with acclaimed regional photographer and author Robert A. McCormick. In his first book Abandoned Ozarks Southwest Missouri: Preserving the Past, McCormick focused on a wide array of abandoned and decaying structures from farms and rural communities in the mountainous Ozarks region of Southwest Missouri. This time out McCormick centers on abandoned schoolhouses from the entire Ozarks region of Missouri and Arkansas. In this new volume McCormick explores the history of early education in the remote rural areas of the beautiful Ozark Mountain country and the sociological impact of these forgotten gems of early America. McCormick’s research is paired with expertly rendered photographs of these abandoned and mostly forgotten buildings which were once the social centers of far-flung outposts from a time when the roads weren’t paved, electricity was a far-off dream and education was often a luxury for the hardscrabble mountain folk of the Ozarks. In his evocative photos you’ll explore the many different styles of old schoolhouse, from simple log structures to giraffe-stone vernacular to sturdy stone buildings built by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.

The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

Abandoned Ozarks II: Forgotten Schoolhouses presented by Robert McCormick on Facebook.

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Sep 9 @ 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
10
Wed
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 10 @ 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 10 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

“Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” Free program hosted by The Alzheimer’s Association @ West Plains Public Library
Sep 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/3zuj3r4e

Sep
11
Thu
Inside Yard Sale Fundraiser @ St. Paul Lutheran Church
Sep 11 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Huge sale. Low prices, many bargains. Call 417-256j-6685 for more information or visit St. Paul Lutheran Church on Facebook.

Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Garrett Melby, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Sep 11 @ 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 11 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Annual Juried Art Show @ Harlin Museum
Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

See Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for updates.