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May
18
Sun
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 18 all-day
Golden Years Senior Showcase Art Exhibit @ Harlin Museum
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Galloway Park on Bikes + E-bike Test Ride Event @ Galloway Nature Park
May 18 @ 1:00 pm
From organizers: Let’s pedal the paved paths in the park. Great for all ages! Bring the fam + picnic lunch. PLUS, test ride the new Aventon Ramblas Mountain E-Bike. Don’t forget your bike, helmet and hydration and we will meet you there! Galloway Park on Bikes + E-bike Test Ride Event on Facebook.
May
19
Mon
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 19 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Virtual Greens Soft Opening @ Virtual Greens
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

⛳️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

May
20
Tue
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 20 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Virtual Greens Soft Opening @ Virtual Greens
May 20 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

⛳️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 Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
May 20 @ 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

May
21
Wed
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 21 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Virtual Greens Soft Opening @ Virtual Greens
May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

⛳️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

May
22
Thu
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 22 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Golden Years Senior Showcase Art Exhibit @ Harlin Museum
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

May
23
Fri
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 23 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 23 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Golden Years Senior Showcase Art Exhibit @ Harlin Museum
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Live Music ~ Highway 124 @ Dev’s Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge
May 23 @ 6:00 pm

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!

May
24
Sat
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 24 all-day
Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

Cars & Coffee @ Craft Cafe
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
May 24 @ 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.

23rd Annual Tom Smith Sunrise Rotary Golf Classic @ North Terra Golf Course
May 24 @ 10:00 am

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!

Golden Years Senior Showcase Art Exhibit @ Harlin Museum
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Auditions for “Trail to Oregon” Summer Musical by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev’s Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
May 24 @ 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.

 

May
25
Sun
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 25 all-day
Golden Years Senior Showcase Art Exhibit @ Harlin Museum
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Auditions for “Trail to Oregon” Summer Musical by West Plains Playhouse @ Dev’s Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge
May 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

May
26
Mon
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 26 all-day
May
27
Tue
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 27 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
May 27 @ 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

May
28
Wed
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 28 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 28 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 28 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

May
29
Thu
Art Exhibit ~ Current & Retired Art Teachers hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center - Mezzanine
May 29 all-day
Art at OzSBI ~ Artist Cindy Temple, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
May 29 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.

Art of Honest Imagination participants on display, hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
May 29 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Golden Years Senior Showcase Art Exhibit @ Harlin Museum
May 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Commercial Real Estate Tour and Networking Event ~ begins @ 509 Washington Avenue
May 29 @ 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Meet us at 509 Washington Ave as we begin a guided tour of several available commercial properties for rent in the Historic Downtown West Plains Area. After the tour we will convene for a mixer with wine and appetizers at Dev’s Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge! Downtown is alive and exciting and we want to share opportunities with the community! Commercial Real Estate Tourand Networking Event on Facebook.

Adult (18+) Bingo Night @ West Plains Public Library
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

From the Library: We will host a second adult bingo night on Thursday, May 29, from 6-7 p.m. We hope to see you there! We will have summer-themed books to give away, a few summer bestsellers, and light refreshments. Thanks to the Friends of West Plains Public Library for sponsoring this event.