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Mar
20
Fri
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Entry dates for Patriotic Art Show
Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In honor of the US Semiquintcentennial, the annual Spring art show will have a patriotic theme. We are taking entries March 19-22.
-all 2-D entries are welcome (we will have a 3-D show in June)
-Entries need to be framed or gallery wrapped
-Entries need to be wired and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers)
-All work must be original artwork of the entered artist and mist ne recent (within last 2 years). I must not have been shown in previous Harlin Museum competitions.
-size limit 36×48
THEMES:
1. American Symbols & Icons: Flags, eagles, monuments, historic imagery, national emblems
2. Landscapes of America: Rural, urban, heartland, coastlines–places that FEEL American.
3. Portraits of America: Veterans, workers, everyday citizens, historical figures, or modern Americans.
Entry fee: 1st entry-$20, 2nd entry – $15, 3rd entry – $10, 4th entry- $5, 5th entry- free
PRIZES: Best of Show: $100.
For each category: 1st place – $75; 2nd place – $50; 3rd place – $25

Live Theater ~ The Musical “Gilligans Island” @ The Avenue Theatre
Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm

More details will be on Facebook at The Avenue Theatre.

Mar
21
Sat
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ American Legion Hall
Mar 21 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

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 of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Mar 21 @ 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.

Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Entry dates for Patriotic Art Show
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In honor of the US Semiquintcentennial, the annual Spring art show will have a patriotic theme. We are taking entries March 19-22.
-all 2-D entries are welcome (we will have a 3-D show in June)
-Entries need to be framed or gallery wrapped
-Entries need to be wired and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers)
-All work must be original artwork of the entered artist and mist ne recent (within last 2 years). I must not have been shown in previous Harlin Museum competitions.
-size limit 36×48
THEMES:
1. American Symbols & Icons: Flags, eagles, monuments, historic imagery, national emblems
2. Landscapes of America: Rural, urban, heartland, coastlines–places that FEEL American.
3. Portraits of America: Veterans, workers, everyday citizens, historical figures, or modern Americans.
Entry fee: 1st entry-$20, 2nd entry – $15, 3rd entry – $10, 4th entry- $5, 5th entry- free
PRIZES: Best of Show: $100.
For each category: 1st place – $75; 2nd place – $50; 3rd place – $25

Photography Show Award Reception @ Harlin Museum
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert featuring Craig Morgan @ West Plains Civic Center
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm

Tickets here. General admission. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Live Music ~ Delta Bruise @ The Yellow House
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fresh off the record pressing and arriving at the Yellow House the hot new EP 7 inch vinyl record from Jonesboro’s Delta Bruise will be in tote. This band that’s been featured on public radio in Jonesboro and stages throughout the natural state, will be bringing their smooth and hauntingly brilliant sound to the Yellow House. March 21st at 7pm, 10 dollars at the door to support our talented troubadour’s.

More band info click the link https://deltabruise.com

Live Theater ~ The Musical “Gilligans Island” @ The Avenue Theatre
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm

More details will be on Facebook at The Avenue Theatre.

Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Mar 21 @ 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.

 

Mar
22
Sun
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Entry dates for Patriotic Art Show
Mar 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In honor of the US Semiquintcentennial, the annual Spring art show will have a patriotic theme. We are taking entries March 19-22.
-all 2-D entries are welcome (we will have a 3-D show in June)
-Entries need to be framed or gallery wrapped
-Entries need to be wired and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers)
-All work must be original artwork of the entered artist and mist ne recent (within last 2 years). I must not have been shown in previous Harlin Museum competitions.
-size limit 36×48
THEMES:
1. American Symbols & Icons: Flags, eagles, monuments, historic imagery, national emblems
2. Landscapes of America: Rural, urban, heartland, coastlines–places that FEEL American.
3. Portraits of America: Veterans, workers, everyday citizens, historical figures, or modern Americans.
Entry fee: 1st entry-$20, 2nd entry – $15, 3rd entry – $10, 4th entry- $5, 5th entry- free
PRIZES: Best of Show: $100.
For each category: 1st place – $75; 2nd place – $50; 3rd place – $25

Live Theater ~ The Musical “Gilligans Island” @ The Avenue Theatre
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm

More details will be on Facebook at The Avenue Theatre.

Mar
23
Mon
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Mar
24
Tue
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Mar 24 @ 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

Mar
25
Wed
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Mar
26
Thu
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spring Hiring Event ~ hosted by West Plains Job Center
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Save the Date!! Free and open to all. (If you are an employer interested in having a table, please contact the West Plains Job Center at 417-256-3158.)

Beginning Stargazing hosted by Howell County Stargazers @ West Plains Public Library Genealogy Room
Mar 26 @ 3:45 pm

Low-key introduction to stargazing as a hobby and a telescope tutorial. Free and open to the public. If you have any interest in following astronomy as a hobby, come on out. Get your questions answered and see examples of different types of scopes. If you have a scope and would like to know how to get the most from it, bring it along. This is a family friendly group open to all ages.

Mar
27
Fri
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
28
Sat
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Mar 28 @ 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.

Open Pickleball Play honoring Jack Lynn hosted by Heart of the Ozarks Pickleball Club @ Jimmie Carroll Sports Complex
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join us for the Jack Lynn Memorial Pickleball Open! This event celebrates the life of Jack Lynn—a dear friend and passionate pickleball player known for his incredible smile and heart for others.

This will be open pickleball rec play for all skill levels. If you are a beginner, this will be a great opportunity to learn the sport! We will have plenty of prizes & refreshments. A $10 donation is requested. All proceeds will go to the Bridges Program, helping students in the West Plains area access the food, clothing, and essentials they need to succeed in school.

Let’s hit the pickleball courts in honor of a man who always played with heart. See you at the Open!

Beginning Stargazing hosted by Howell County Stargazers @ West Plains Public Library Genealogy Room
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am

Low key introduction to stargazing as a hobby and a telescope tutorial. Free and open to the public. If you have any interest in following astronomy as a hobby, come on out. Get your questions answered and see examples of different types of scopes. If you have a scope and would like to know how to get the most from it, bring it along. This is a family friendly group open to all ages.

Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Walk and Live Music Festival hosted by Just Another Human @ The Yellow House
Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A free Community Walk and Live Music Festival will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2pm – 10 pm at the Yellow House in West Plains. Hosted by Just Another Human, the event marks the third annual community walk and the anniversary of a locally grown movement focused on visibility, inclusion, and community care.
The all-ages event is open to the public and will feature a community walk, live music, and local speakers, along with a welcoming space for neighbors, families, and visitors to gather and connect.
Organizers describe the event as an opportunity to bring people together across backgrounds to celebrate belonging, creativity, and shared community values.
Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Mar 28 @ 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.

 

Mar
29
Sun
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
30
Mon
Joint Concert ~ MSU-WP Community Band & High School Honor Band of the Ozarks
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm

The Music Department at Missouri State University-West Plains proudly presents a combined concert event with the MSU-West Plains Community Band and the High School Honor Band of the Ozarks. This event is free and open to the public. This event will showcase community members and high school students performing together from all over Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. For more information email Director of Music at RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291.

Mar
31
Tue
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Mar 31 @ 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

Apr
1
Wed
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 1 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 1 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Apr
2
Thu
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 2 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 2 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
First Thursday Stroll @ Downtown
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Apr
3
Fri
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 3 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 3 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Community Easter Egg Hunt @ NHC Healthcare
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of Easter fun! We will have:
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt
🌭 Hot Dogs & Drinks
🧁 Bake Sale
🎁 Prizes
Age groups:
1:00 PM- 0-5
1:15 PM- 6-10
1:30 PM- 11-UP
We would love to see you there!
👉 Please share this event with friends and family in the community!