THE TICOLINI CIRCUS IS COMING TO WEST PLAINS, MO
We promise 90 minutes of joy and laughter for all ages with our wide variety of high-end acts. It’s 110% wholesome fun for the entire family. Doors open one hour before the show.
General admission 13 years and over $10.00
1 free kid per paid general admission ticket. Visit website here for tickets.
Tickets are also sold at the Circus entrance at a regular price while seats are available.
TICKETS AT THE GATE
13 yrs and over $20.00
Children 12 years and under are free
1 free kid per paid adult.
An extra kid is $5.00
Ticolini Circus on Facebook.
The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
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.
Organizers say there will be outdoor and hunting vendors, conservation groups, speakers and more. Missouri Hunting Expo on Facebook.
From the organizers: The community is invited to join us for the dedication ceremony of Lincoln School’s Reflection Plaza, a groundbreaking new space designed to foster community connection and appreciation for our shared history and culture. The event will take place on May 17th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, a date that holds special significance as it marks the 71st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that segregation in education to be unconstitutional.
We are honored to announce that Dr. Gary Kremer, notable author and Executive Director of The State Historical Society of Missouri, will serve as the keynote speaker. Dr. Kremer has dedicated his career to the preservation and promotion of Missouri’s rich historical narrative, and his insights will undoubtedly enrich the event. His work has been pivotal in enhancing public understanding of the state’s historical significance.
Additionally, esteemed international artist/muralist and professor Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo will be in attendance, bringing his artistic vision and perspective to the celebration of this unique space, which pays homage to our community’s history and future.
The West Plains Chamber of Commerce will facilitate a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the official completion of the physical space. Reflection Plaza is designed to encourage reflection, dialogue, and connection among community members; its two bronze statues, steep with symbolism, are a first of its kind. This space will serve as a serene environment for visitors to gather, think, and celebrate the diverse narratives that shape our community.
Founders of Lincoln School Project, Crockett and Tonya Oaks III, emphasize the importance of this event: “The dedication of Reflection Plaza not only honors our past, but also serves as a beacon of hope for future generations. It is a reminder that education and unity are the cornerstones of progress.”
The program will be held outdoors, with limited seating available; attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs for comfort. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, show support for Reflection Plaza, and engage in meaningful conversations about our collective heritage.
For more information, please contact Crockett and Tonya Oaks at LincolnSchool65775@gmail.com
West Plains, Let’s Kick Off Summer Together!
Get ready for an exciting community celebration in downtown West Plains! Grab your family and friends and join us for a day filled with live music, delicious food, local shopping, and fun for all ages!
✨ What’s in Store:
Live music from The Owlettes, Spitfire, Kirk Pierce, Cosmic Criminals, and Native Souls
Food trucks & local vendors – Come hungry & ready to shop!
Bounce Houses & Kids’ Corner – Fun for the little ones!
Community Painting Activity – Add your brushstroke to a group masterpiece!
Kids’ Fire Brigade from Howell Rural Fire Department – A fun, hands-on firefighting adventure!
Face Painting – Brighten up the day with fun and colorful designs!
Free Photo Booth – Sponsored by Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply – Capture the memories with your crew!
Beer Garden – Relax and enjoy an ice-cold drink!
Car Show – Check out classic rides & cool wheels!
Cornhole Tournament – Hosted by the Elks Lodge—bring your A-game and compete for fun and bragging rights!
Support Local, Celebrate Community, and Kick Off Summer in Style!
From the Harlin Museum: Family members can enter their loved one’s (who may be in a nursing home or who is no longer able to do art) age 75+ artwork. This is a free event to honor the artistic talents of our senior artists. We will take up to 10 entries (and a biography!) for each artist May 1-4. The showcase is May 10-31. May 31 will be a reception, 2-4 p.m. Message Harlin Museum of West Plains for more information.
THE TICOLINI CIRCUS IS COMING TO WEST PLAINS, MO
We promise 90 minutes of joy and laughter for all ages with our wide variety of high-end acts. It’s 110% wholesome fun for the entire family. Doors open one hour before the show.
General admission 13 years and over $10.00
1 free kid per paid general admission ticket. Visit website here for tickets.
Tickets are also sold at the Circus entrance at a regular price while seats are available.
TICKETS AT THE GATE
13 yrs and over $20.00
Children 12 years and under are free
1 free kid per paid adult.
An extra kid is $5.00
Ticolini Circus on Facebook.
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.
School’s Out All Night Skate! $25. Please remember we are cash or check only. Make sure your child brings money for concession. Concession will be available all night. Breakfast served at 6 am.
School’s Out All Night Skate event page on Facebook.
From the Harlin Museum: Family members can enter their loved one’s (who may be in a nursing home or who is no longer able to do art) age 75+ artwork. This is a free event to honor the artistic talents of our senior artists. We will take up to 10 entries (and a biography!) for each artist May 1-4. The showcase is May 10-31. May 31 will be a reception, 2-4 p.m. Message Harlin Museum of West Plains for more information.
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
⛳️West Plains & Surrounding Areas♂️
Get Ready to Tee Off at Virtual Greens!
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Soft Opening!
May 19th – May 21st, Special Hours: 4:00-8:30 PM
Come be among the first to experience Virtual Greens! ⛳️ ️♀️
West Plains’ brand-new golf simulator lounge, 9-hole indoor LED mini golf course, complete with arcade games and a snack bar featuring pretzels, nachos, popcorn, candy, ice cream, and several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages!
This is a soft opening – we’re still fine-tuning!
Please be patient and kind as we work out the kinks. Your feedback will help us create the BEST experience possible.
Bring your friends, your family, and your good vibes!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sneak peak of our golf simulator lounge area!‼️⛳️♂️️♀️
Follow us on social media for updates! Virtual Greens
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
⛳️West Plains & Surrounding Areas♂️
Get Ready to Tee Off at Virtual Greens!
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Soft Opening!
May 19th – May 21st, Special Hours: 4:00-8:30 PM
Come be among the first to experience Virtual Greens! ⛳️ ️♀️
West Plains’ brand-new golf simulator lounge, 9-hole indoor LED mini golf course, complete with arcade games and a snack bar featuring pretzels, nachos, popcorn, candy, ice cream, and several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages!
This is a soft opening – we’re still fine-tuning!
Please be patient and kind as we work out the kinks. Your feedback will help us create the BEST experience possible.
Bring your friends, your family, and your good vibes!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sneak peak of our golf simulator lounge area!‼️⛳️♂️️♀️
Follow us on social media for updates! Virtual Greens
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
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
⛳️West Plains & Surrounding Areas♂️
Get Ready to Tee Off at Virtual Greens!
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Soft Opening!
May 19th – May 21st, Special Hours: 4:00-8:30 PM
Come be among the first to experience Virtual Greens! ⛳️ ️♀️
West Plains’ brand-new golf simulator lounge, 9-hole indoor LED mini golf course, complete with arcade games and a snack bar featuring pretzels, nachos, popcorn, candy, ice cream, and several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages!
This is a soft opening – we’re still fine-tuning!
Please be patient and kind as we work out the kinks. Your feedback will help us create the BEST experience possible.
Bring your friends, your family, and your good vibes!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sneak peak of our golf simulator lounge area!‼️⛳️♂️️♀️
Follow us on social media for updates! Virtual Greens
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
From the Harlin Museum: Family members can enter their loved one’s (who may be in a nursing home or who is no longer able to do art) age 75+ artwork. This is a free event to honor the artistic talents of our senior artists. We will take up to 10 entries (and a biography!) for each artist May 1-4. The showcase is May 10-31. May 31 will be a reception, 2-4 p.m. Message Harlin Museum of West Plains for more information.
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
From the Harlin Museum: Family members can enter their loved one’s (who may be in a nursing home or who is no longer able to do art) age 75+ artwork. This is a free event to honor the artistic talents of our senior artists. We will take up to 10 entries (and a biography!) for each artist May 1-4. The showcase is May 10-31. May 31 will be a reception, 2-4 p.m. Message Harlin Museum of West Plains for more information.
From Dev’s: They’re back! Don’t miss out on this one. Get in early and get your seats. Parties of 6 or more, we encourage you to please make a reservation. Music kicks off at 6:00!
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
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.
Join us for a fun day of golf, cash prizes, hole-in-one prizes, and FREE lunch!
3-Person Scramble | $225 per team | $20 cart rental CASH PRIZES 1st – $500 | 2nd – $300 | 3rd – $200 Longest Drive | Closest to the Pin Hole-in-One Prizes: Spartan Mower & $5,000 CASH! (Thanks to Mega Motorsports!)
FREE LUNCH: Domino’s Pizza + Johnny Murrell’s Burgers & Brats! (11:30 AM – while supplies last)
❤️ Proceeds benefit the Rotary Backpack Program — feeding 150+ local kids every weekend!
Call 417-256-9824 to register today!
From the Harlin Museum: Family members can enter their loved one’s (who may be in a nursing home or who is no longer able to do art) age 75+ artwork. This is a free event to honor the artistic talents of our senior artists. We will take up to 10 entries (and a biography!) for each artist May 1-4. The showcase is May 10-31. May 31 will be a reception, 2-4 p.m. Message Harlin Museum of West Plains for more information.
Trail to Oregon Summer Musical on Facebook.
From organizers: The West Plains Playhouse announces open auditions for its July 2025 production of The Trail to Oregon, a country-fied musical comedy!
Join our Wagon Party and reserve your audition slot: form here.
Directed by James Thayer along with Musical Director Jon Guilbert, the auditions will be held at The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge, 37 Court Square, West Plains, MO 65775.
Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 6pm – 8pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 6pm – 8pm
Those auditioning are asked to bring a YouTube link of a musical cut, no longer than a minute, from the show or in the style of the show (Annie Get Your Gun, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, etc.). An accompanist will not be provided.
Sides will be provided from the show for a cold read.
3 males, 3 females. Some characters could be gender-swapped.
14+ are welcome to audition. Actors with improvisation skills are encouraged to audition.
Please note that while the original production includes strong language and adult situations, this will be the more appropriate School-Friendly Version with some innuedo still in tact.
Video submissions are also accepted! If you are unable to attend in person, please submit a video of your audition following the same guidelines to westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.
Cast List:
May 28
Rehearsals:
June 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 30
July 1, 3, 7, 8, 10
Performances:
July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Characters / The Wagon Party:
Father: Male. Ages 30s-40s. Any race. Tenor. The high energy, happy go-lucky leader or the wagon party. Actor will also play a variety of bit parts.
Mother: Female. Ages 30s-40s. Any race. Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano. Protective mother that honestly is the only one with a bit of common sense that she uses to be the glue that holds the party and family together and in the ideal world to keep them all alive. Actor will also play a variety of bit parts.
Daughter: Female. Plays Teenager. Any race. Mezzo-soprano. Love hungry and focused daughter coming to age of adulthood. Actor will also play a variety of bit parts.
Son: Male or Female. Plays 7 years old . Soprano. Idolizes his father and just trying to figure out the new world of the trail that he’s now found himself in.
Grandpa/Cletus Jones: Male. Any age range. Baritone. As Grandpa, he may be losing his wits, or maybe they’ve been gone for years. Cletus Jones is the sidekick to the notorious “The Bandit King” that tries to strike fear into the parties traveling down the trail.
The Bandit King, Ox, and everyone else: Male. 20-40s. Tenor/Baritone. This part is an equivalent to running a marathon of characters.
If you have any questions, please call (417)293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.
See you on the Trail!
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.