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Sep
19
Sat
19th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium ~ Theme: “The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” hosted by MSU-West Plains @ West Plains Civic Center Magnolia Room
Sep 19 @ 8:30 am

See additional information and full symposium schedule here.

GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Sep 19 @ 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.

Southern Missouri Card Show @ West Plains Civic Center
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free entry. Food available to purchase from Cosmic Cravings. Trade night 6 p.m. September 18 at Right Off the Bat Collectibles, 43 Court Square.

“Sharks in the Water” Taxes, Long-Term Care, Lawyers & Probate ~ Free Educational Workshop by Ford Estate Planning & Elder Law @ University Extension
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am

Free event, but registration is required. Call 417-204-0076.

Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm

Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.

Live Music ~ Broken Knuckle, Beast/God, & Mister Critter @ The Yellow House
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm

Pay what you can.

Live Music ~ Hayefield and Sound Awake @ Shenanigans
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
Join us for an evening of Arkansas Country-Core | Dirtwave from Hayefield with support from Columbia, MO based Hard Rock, Sound Awake
Doors at 4pm
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
Live Music ~ Parking Lot Party with The Northfork Starfish, Brandon Collins & Josh Kiser @ Little Hut
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm

$15 cover charge, for ages 21 and up only.

Brandon Collins 7-8 p.m.
Northfork Starfish 8-10:30 p.m.
From Nashville – Josh Kiser 10:30 p.m.-midnight

Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm

Tickets at etix.

Sep
20
Sun
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 20 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center
Sep 20 @ 3:00 pm

Tickets at etix.

Live Music ~ Mama Said String Band @ Shenanigans
Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm

Louisville, KY based band bringing the sounds of bluegrass and americana – while blending folk, jazz, classical and everything in between.
Open at noon
Music at 6pm
Artist Fee $12

Sep
21
Mon
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 21 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 21 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI
Sep 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sep
22
Tue
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 22 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 22 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI
Sep 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God
Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Sep
23
Wed
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 23 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 23 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI
Sep 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Music Trivia @ Shenanigans
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm

Grab your friends and spend your Wednesday evening at Shenanigans for some fun! — 4th Wednesday of the Month
Starts at 7pm

Sep
24
Thu
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 24 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 24 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show for complete guidelines.

Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI
Sep 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park
Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm
Karaoke @ Shenanigans
Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm

Come join us for an evening of Shenanigans Karaoke on our stage fully equipped with lighting to give you that rockstar feel! 🎸
Doors at 4pm
Karaoke starts at 7pm
No Artist Fee because YOU are the Artist! (So buy yourself a drink!)

Little Mania Wrestling @ Country Nights
Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm

Get Excited, The Biggest Midget Wrestling Show of all time is coming to West Plains, MO on Sept. 24th: these pint-sized powerhouses pack a punch!

🎟️ Tickets: https://avenueticket.com/event/west-plains
🔥 Ages: 18+
🤼‍♂️ Watch as these mighty midgets, tiny titans, and wee warriors take to the ring and battle it out for the championship title!
💪 This is an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the world’s most talented wrestlers in action.
⏱️ We’re sorry for the short notice, so get your tickets now: The window of opportunity is small – these events sell out every time!
💵 Our tickets aren’t half-off, but our prices DO dwarf the competition!
🥊 Watch a trailer video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/8m-ilMswmBo
🥊 Watch another video trailer here: https://youtu.be/T2kpI6JEi58
🥊 Watch a 3rd trailer video trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igyUENcgtn8
💪 Doors open 90 minutes before showtime!
❤️ Be sure to get all your Little Mania Merch at http://LittleManiaMedia.myshopify.com

Sep
25
Fri
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 25 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 25 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains
Sep 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show for complete guidelines.

Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI
Sep 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts
Sep 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park
Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ Jonny Lackey & The Pocket Aces @ Shenanigans
Sep 25 @ 8:00 pm

Them Boys from Arizona bringing country and rock to the Shenanigans stage. Come out for a Rowdy Good Time of original music and covers!
Open at 4pm
Music at 8pm
Artist Fee $12

Sep
26
Sat
Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine
Sep 26 all-day

On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.

GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Sep 26 @ 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.

3rd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run @ Boys & Girls Club
Sep 26 @ 9:30 am

Join us for a day of riding, remembrance, and community at the 3rd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run! Whether you’re on a motorcycle, in a Jeep, side-by-side, or classic car, we invite you to come along for a great ride and a great cause.

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 9:30am, with driving starting at 10am. Contestants will drive the route, stopping at different locations to draw a number 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. Additional scorecards are $5 each. Lunch, provided by Bootleggers, will start at noon – $10/plate. You do not need to participate in the dice run to enjoy the meals or festivities.

For more information, call 417-204-2582.

Route: Boys & Girls Club > Court House at Salem, AR > DEES Oil Co. in Highland, AR > Mammoth Springs State Park > Boys & Girls Club!

All vehicles are welcome.

Pre-register and order shirts at givebutter.com/ccdr3

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Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park
Sep 26 @ 2:00 pm

Hoba Bluegrass on Facebook for more information.

West Plains Car Club Cruise-In @ Primo's
Sep 26 @ 4:00 pm

All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 4 p.m. until “dark thirty.”

West Plains Community Homecoming hosted by West Plains Education Foundation @ West Plains Civic Center
Sep 26 @ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

🎉 ZIZZER COMMUNITY HOMECOMING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 🎉

Got questions about the upcoming Zizzer Community Homecoming? We’ve got answers! Check out everything you need to know below:

📍 Q: What is the date and time of the event?
A: Saturday, September 26! The schedule for the evening includes:

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Music & Fun

🏢 Q: Where is the event being held?
A: West Plains Civic Center.

🎟️ Q: How much are tickets and how do I purchase them?
A: Tickets are $50 each. You can buy them in person at the WP Civic Center Box Office or online by scanning the QR code on our flyer!

🪑 Q: What if I want to reserve a table?
A: Reserving a table is the best way to ensure you sit with your group! After purchasing your tickets, notify the Civic Center that you’re reserving a table and send a quick confirmation email to the WP Education Foundation.

🏆 Q: If we purchase a table, can we decorate it ourselves?
A: Absolutely! We encourage it—there will even be a trophy awarded for the table with the most Zizzer spirit!

👕 Q: Do we have to dress up?
A: Not at all! Wear whatever Zizzer-wear makes you feel good, whether that’s casual gear or dressed up in red and white.

🤝 Q: What if I want to help sponsor this amazing event?
A: We would love that! Reach out to us directly at wpeducationfoundation@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities.

🏫 Q: What does this event benefit?
A: Every penny raised goes directly back into West Plains classrooms through bi-annual teacher grants funded by the WP Education Foundation (“Honoring the past, while investing in the future”).

❤️ Q: What if I’m not a Zizzer alumnus… can I still attend?
A: Absolutely! This community event is for anyone who has Zizzer pride and wants to support the teachers and students of West Plains Schools!

Have more questions? Drop them in the comments below or send us an email at wpeducationfoundation@gmail.com! See you on September 26th!

Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park
Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ KC Ritz @ Country Nights
Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm

From organizers: Rock night! We love rock and roll.

Live Music ~ Uncle Rico – Divorced Dad Rock @ Shenanigans
Sep 26 @ 8:00 pm

Uncle Rico is an 80s-2000s Divorced Dad Rock band that brings all the polyjamorous heavy rock you may need. Be sure to come join the party.
Support TBA
Open at 4pm
Music at 8pm
Artist Fee $12