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
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.
