Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
So that the city can be ready for visitors coming here for the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path, April 5-8, Spring Clean-up Week will be held March 25 – March 29. (It follows The Citywide Yard Sale will be held on March 21, 22, and 23. Yard sale permit fees will be waived during the three-day event.) The pick-up schedule for extra items will be on the customers’ normal trash pick-up day. This annual event will give residents an opportunity to clean up around their property and have most items hauled away free of charge. Waste should be separated into five categories:
*Regular refuse including extra bagged or boxed trash
*Large items such as furniture, mattresses, etc. must be wrapped!!
* Metals and white goods such as washers, dryers, stoves, etc.
Note: Refrigerators and freezers with compressors must have a certification provided by a licensed technician that the Freon has been removed before it will be collected by the city.
* Yard waste such as bagged leaves and grass clippings.
Note: Brush will NOT be collected curbside but may be taken to the Transfer Station at 1851 Old Airport Road Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the fee will be waived this week only.
* Recyclable items should be placed in or near the City-furnished red recycle bins.
To have tires picked up, call the Sanitation Department at 255-2330 and leave your name and address. Customers will be billed $6.43 for each passenger tire and $10.71 for each passenger tire on a rim.
To protect city workers from injury, all broken glass must be boxed and labeled. Small clean up items must also be bagged or boxed.
Items that will NOT be collected include any waste that is considered hazardous such as asbestos, waste from major demolition and renovation jobs, and items piled onto trailers or trucks.
If you have any questions, please call City of West Plains Sanitation at 255-2330.
Register at www.ozsbi.com/events or call 417-256-9724.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
So that the city can be ready for visitors coming here for the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path, April 5-8, Spring Clean-up Week will be held March 25 – March 29. (It follows The Citywide Yard Sale will be held on March 21, 22, and 23. Yard sale permit fees will be waived during the three-day event.) The pick-up schedule for extra items will be on the customers’ normal trash pick-up day. This annual event will give residents an opportunity to clean up around their property and have most items hauled away free of charge. Waste should be separated into five categories:
*Regular refuse including extra bagged or boxed trash
*Large items such as furniture, mattresses, etc. must be wrapped!!
* Metals and white goods such as washers, dryers, stoves, etc.
Note: Refrigerators and freezers with compressors must have a certification provided by a licensed technician that the Freon has been removed before it will be collected by the city.
* Yard waste such as bagged leaves and grass clippings.
Note: Brush will NOT be collected curbside but may be taken to the Transfer Station at 1851 Old Airport Road Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the fee will be waived this week only.
* Recyclable items should be placed in or near the City-furnished red recycle bins.
To have tires picked up, call the Sanitation Department at 255-2330 and leave your name and address. Customers will be billed $6.43 for each passenger tire and $10.71 for each passenger tire on a rim.
To protect city workers from injury, all broken glass must be boxed and labeled. Small clean up items must also be bagged or boxed.
Items that will NOT be collected include any waste that is considered hazardous such as asbestos, waste from major demolition and renovation jobs, and items piled onto trailers or trucks.
If you have any questions, please call City of West Plains Sanitation at 255-2330.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
So that the city can be ready for visitors coming here for the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path, April 5-8, Spring Clean-up Week will be held March 25 – March 29. (It follows The Citywide Yard Sale will be held on March 21, 22, and 23. Yard sale permit fees will be waived during the three-day event.) The pick-up schedule for extra items will be on the customers’ normal trash pick-up day. This annual event will give residents an opportunity to clean up around their property and have most items hauled away free of charge. Waste should be separated into five categories:
*Regular refuse including extra bagged or boxed trash
*Large items such as furniture, mattresses, etc. must be wrapped!!
* Metals and white goods such as washers, dryers, stoves, etc.
Note: Refrigerators and freezers with compressors must have a certification provided by a licensed technician that the Freon has been removed before it will be collected by the city.
* Yard waste such as bagged leaves and grass clippings.
Note: Brush will NOT be collected curbside but may be taken to the Transfer Station at 1851 Old Airport Road Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the fee will be waived this week only.
* Recyclable items should be placed in or near the City-furnished red recycle bins.
To have tires picked up, call the Sanitation Department at 255-2330 and leave your name and address. Customers will be billed $6.43 for each passenger tire and $10.71 for each passenger tire on a rim.
To protect city workers from injury, all broken glass must be boxed and labeled. Small clean up items must also be bagged or boxed.
Items that will NOT be collected include any waste that is considered hazardous such as asbestos, waste from major demolition and renovation jobs, and items piled onto trailers or trucks.
If you have any questions, please call City of West Plains Sanitation at 255-2330.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
From organizers:
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host an exhibit about the African American experience in the Ozarks during Black History Month in February.
Titled “African American Heritage in the Ozarks,” the traveling exhibit curated by the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) will be on display Feb. 1 through March 31 at the center inside the Garnett Library, 304 West Trish Knight St., on the MSU-WP campus.
The exhibit will highlight the voices, memories and history of African American people who call, or have called, the Ozarks home, according to organizers.
In 2021, the SHSMO received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities and Missouri Humanities for an interactive exhibit which was on display at the SHSMO Art Gallery last year. SHSMO officials also created a smaller traveling exhibit for use by other Missouri communities, organizers said.
For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
ART DISPLAY AT OZSBI FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF JANEY HALE
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2024
Local artist Janey Hale’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of January through the end of March 2024. The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Artist Statement:
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in creating. My earliest memories are of making things out of everyday objects, matchboxes became covered wagons, doll beds and treasure chest. Going to school in the 50’s and 60’s I didn’t have formal art lessons. A touring show of Old Master Painting was my first experience with “real” art. That show and an older high school student were the encouragement I needed to want to learn more.
Fast forward to college I majored in business because I didn’t know one could teach art much less make a living painting. I married, had three boys, and worked various jobs that utilized my business background. When my sons were in school, I returned to college to major in art education. College was a wonderful opportunity to experience and be exposed to artists both past and present.
I spent the next 28 years teaching high school students that art is what makes our life richer. I was fortunate to have several gifted students along the way that I believe encouraged me as much as I did them. I retired from teaching in 2016 and have since devoted my time to painting both in the studio and en plein air. I still can’t imagine a time when I won’t be creating. Art has truly made my life richer, through the friends I’ve made, the places I’ve been, and of course the process of creating.
I don’t have just one thing I like to paint. Could be the sun shining through a tree behind a chicken coop or an abandoned piece of farm machinery. I hope my works tell a story or evoke a memory. I feel so blessed to have this gift that I hope it blesses others when they view my work.
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend to meet Hale and view and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com
at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott <audrey.scott@zizzers.org>
suggested 10 dollars at the door
“… halfway from Nashville”
Sean was born in Nashville and raised mostly in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he grew up in the literary home of the late novelist/screenwriter William Harrison, probably best known for the movie Rollerball. The father taught creative writing at the University of Arkansas, which put the son in frequent company of numerous talented writing students and visiting writers. It also put him in touch with a lively college campus during the turbulence and cultural renaissance of the late 1960s. Sean lived some years in Europe, then Texas, with a lot of traveling and finally back home to Fayetteville. “I have busked in London, Bath, Paris, Florence and Venice, southern Spain and other parts of Europe, New York City, Dallas/Ft. Worth,” Sean said. “It’s only looking back that I can appreciate where I’ve been. I don’t regret anything – even my biggest mistakes.”
Lately, Sean is best known in the songwriters’ community for his humorous, quirky and self-mocking tunes about the average guy’s stumbles and struggles through American life. He also writes the occasional sad song about suckers and losers. With a style that crisscrosses boundaries of Americana, Country, Blues and Rock, Sean’s literary lineage explores new territory in the southern storytelling tradition.
He has performed solo and in a variety of bands doing shows across Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma, and he has collaborated in recording projects including writing, co-writing and producing a popular album for another country artist, Milton Patton. That album reached No. 50 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart; No. 6 on Billboard’s Heatseekers South Central regional chart; No. 163 on the iTunes Country Album Chart; and No. 5 on iTunes Australia chart. One song was featured in the movie ADDicted.
Harrison’s 12-song album Halfway From Nashville was enthusiastically greeted by the music media as:
“Favourite Music of 2020” – Lonesome Highway Radio Show, Dublin, Ireland
“Favourite Roots Albums of 2020” – Fervor Coulee, Alberta Province, Canada
“Best of Roots 2020” – The Bluegrass Sitch
“A must listen” — Stacy’s Music Row Report
“Among the best of the fall season” — Tennessee Tribune
“Rich storytelling abilities” — Digital Journal
“A charmingly quirky collection” — Music Matters Magazine
So that the city can be ready for visitors coming here for the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path, April 5-8, Spring Clean-up Week will be held March 25 – March 29. (It follows The Citywide Yard Sale will be held on March 21, 22, and 23. Yard sale permit fees will be waived during the three-day event.) The pick-up schedule for extra items will be on the customers’ normal trash pick-up day. This annual event will give residents an opportunity to clean up around their property and have most items hauled away free of charge. Waste should be separated into five categories:
*Regular refuse including extra bagged or boxed trash
*Large items such as furniture, mattresses, etc. must be wrapped!!
* Metals and white goods such as washers, dryers, stoves, etc.
Note: Refrigerators and freezers with compressors must have a certification provided by a licensed technician that the Freon has been removed before it will be collected by the city.
* Yard waste such as bagged leaves and grass clippings.
Note: Brush will NOT be collected curbside but may be taken to the Transfer Station at 1851 Old Airport Road Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the fee will be waived this week only.
* Recyclable items should be placed in or near the City-furnished red recycle bins.
To have tires picked up, call the Sanitation Department at 255-2330 and leave your name and address. Customers will be billed $6.43 for each passenger tire and $10.71 for each passenger tire on a rim.
To protect city workers from injury, all broken glass must be boxed and labeled. Small clean up items must also be bagged or boxed.
Items that will NOT be collected include any waste that is considered hazardous such as asbestos, waste from major demolition and renovation jobs, and items piled onto trailers or trucks.
If you have any questions, please call City of West Plains Sanitation at 255-2330.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
Free to the public for viewing during hours that civic center is open, typically 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
From organizers:
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host an exhibition of works by area artists in the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from March 30 through May 4, 2024. The Gallery, on the mezzanine, is open to the public during regular Civic Center hours.
“This is a beautiful, diverse collection of artwork created representing an eclipse, beautiful night skies, and other skyward representations,” organizers say.
Featured artists’ statements:
Robert Anderson – West Plains native Robert Anderson used his travel as a Forest Pathologist to capture the culture and landscape of many areas of the world. Now retired, he focuses on the Ozarks – landscapes, buildings, people, animals, and whatever presents itself for a picture.
Marc Brannan – For the Sky High exhibition, I have selected three prints that exemplify the joy and beauty that I try to bring out when I am taking evening landscape photography. Something that I feel can be seen in a lot of my photographs is how the evening or night sky can bring out a whole different light to be shown on the landscapes that are all around us. The titles that I will be showing include “A Fire in the Evening Sky”, “Day or Night?”, and “Like a Rainbow Tonight.”
Terri Combs – Art is the way I express my creativity and imagination through experimentation, exploration, and playful use of materials. These pieces were chosen to invite viewers to explore and examine the skies and solar system of the mind. My goal is to inspire viewers to create a story or message through personal perspective.
Lee Copen – The title of my painting is “Morning Glory.” It is a large oil painting of an amazing sunrise. I find that the sky is an endless source of inspiration. My goal is to paint fleeting moments of beauty in nature and share that beauty with others.
Becky Earls – This abstract Oil pastel piece is entitled “Rocky Mountain Sun.” It was inspired by deep reflection and study of the solar system and tectonic plates that bring forth land formations. I’ve had a deep interest in earth science geography since childhood. It’s a very free-spirited form, yet it’s an expressive piece that is beautiful.
The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Sol Alegre.” It is a whimsical view of the sun before an eclipse. Our sun in all its glory has been celebrated by cultures throughout the history of mankind. This piece was a result from studying various cultures, views, and legends concerning the sun around the world. “Sol Alegre” has a tribal, nostalgic, boho feel and will bless any viewer with feelings of joy and warmth. I love to study various artworks and cultures.
Nicholas Hackworth – I’ve captured all my photos in and around West Plains and the Ozarks. Having grown up and still living here, I’m fascinated by the beauty and charm of the region. The Ozarks are an incredible subject for photography, and they always inspire me to capture their wanderlust.
Janey Hale – The title of my collage is “Newsworthy” which refers to both the actual event and the natural phenomenon that should direct us to the wonders of the world God created. My art usually focuses on trying to capture the natural world through landscape painting. My goal is to try and tell a story that will resonate with the viewer.
Terry Hampton – “Turner Mill” is a collage made using images from the West Plains visitors guide. The mill wheel shown in the piece stands 25-foot tall in a secluded and shaded spring in Oregon County, Missouri. But here, I’ve removed it from its setting and made it the center of attention, thinking of the total solar eclipse, when the sun is not as we usually see it, and it’s the focus of all our attention.
“The Portal” is a piece just for fun. I’ve imagined a sky where something unusual has happened, where another dimension has intersected with ours. Ancient peoples were frightened of total solar eclipses because they were so rare, unexpected, and unexplainable. Even though we understand eclipses today, they are nonetheless a bit unsettling.
Rosemary Landers – These photos were taken at the last total solar eclipse in Missouri on August 21, 2017. Our family traveled to Hermann MO to experience this special event together. Our daughter Christina (Landers) Thompson lives in Atlanta GA with her family. She designed our “event” shirts! Her son Ethan was 9 months old in 2017. He is 7 years old now. Not many children can claim that they have witnessed 2 total solar eclipses at that age!
Donna Lay – The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Inexorable.” This abstract multilayered environmental painting portrays the eclipse as viewed from the space station which orbits our planet. The celestial movement of the earth around our sun, accompanied by our moon is inexorable, unstoppable, and relentless. It is majestic and full of grandeur and reminds us of the wonder of our universe.
Michael McClure – There is a world around us that we see, and there is a world within us which we feel. My work involves exploring where those two places meet. Some days my mood leans more towards simply appreciating the beauty I see all around me, and some days I need to express my emotions via color and light. Of course, moods change fairly quickly, which is why I prefer to finish a painting in the same session I started it, whether in the studio or outdoors en plein air. I find that working this way encourages a spontaneity that is guided by my intuition. I hope you will experience joy when you view my work, just as I experienced joy while creating it.
Diane Pence – I have always been drawn to the beauty of clouds and the night sky. Attempting to capture a moment in time, as a photo or a painting, is exciting to me.
Rhonda Richter – Painting “Evening on the Wabash” required navigating rapidly changing light. Every sunset is unique, difficult to depict, and impossible to revisit. Likewise, the drama of the eclipse will be quickly changing moments which will bring a distinct visual awareness of the immensity of creation.
Barbara Robinette – In my art, I am trying to show a moment of life and the feelings that might go with it. My aim is to “paint the poem” using images rather than words. Hopefully, the viewer can see and feel something ethereal, something out of this world, in each of my paintings: “Creation” seems of movement, like how the earth began with the sun shining warmth and life-giving growth to the rocks, plants and hills, including the waterfall. “Idea” shows a burst of energy and creativity when just thinking about something new. It might be like how God felt before making this earth long ago. “Sun” is an abstract of the beauty of a sun on blue sky, with a few clouds, and one weed welcomes the new day looking upward with open branches.
Gary Sanders – Astrophotography – This is the greatest way to give people appreciation for the dark sky and see the stars in a way they’ve never seen them before.
Kathy Schloss – Kathy Schloss’ oil pastel with colored pencil painting titled “Tranquil End” was chosen for the calming representation of our universe besides showing a one-point perspective. Her acrylic abstract, titled “Mystical Freedom” represents an otherworldly scene that relates to this special event and affords each viewer the freedom to explore their own interpretation. Kathy celebrates her love of nature through her paintings.
Cindy Temple – “Party in the Dark” This painting is all about fun, the chaos that might be happening in the dark, and the diversity of people coming to witness a total eclipse!
Mark Wallen – In my work, I love landscapes and am usually happy with my skies if nothing else. Eclipse and more fell into the portion of a painting I enjoy most. This is why I guess I like the Russian artist “Levitan” and The Hudson River Valley art Group. Both painted intense skies. The “ANNULAR ECLIPSE” is a work that fits the events showing, though not a total eclipse. The “AURORA BOREALIS” while not tied to the eclipse is an effect due to increased solar activity that shows up at Night.
Dolores Winkler – The world above us – The movement of Alcohol Inks and in bold Color! My dream is to live a life centered in creativity. I want to make amazing art, being around other artists, and to take the time to look around and really see this glorious world. Mostly I want to be able to make the kind of art that I love and that speaks to someone.
WPCA will host a Meet the Artists event on Sunday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center, as part of the “Party in the Path” Eclipse Celebration. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and West Plains Council on the Arts, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Come down to Conjure House Coffee and enjoy some coffee, and hangout with other enthusiasts. All are welcome, so get those Cars, Bikes, and Trucks ready and we hope to see y’all there!
FROM ORGANIZERS: Transgender Day of Visibility falls on Easter Sunday this year. So on Saturday, March 30th at 12pm we are going to walk business Highway 63 from the Civic Center in West Plains Missouri, to McDonald’s on highway 63 and Gibson Avenue to be more visible in our community.
Everyone is invited to walk with us. Those who have trouble walking are invited to come out to Butler Park, which will be about the halfway point of our walk and show some support. And if you don’t feel like coming to the park, drive by and give us a honk.
Transgender Walk of Visibility on Facebook.
Southern Crunch Promotions on Facebook.
From organizers: Come on down, drink some coffee, visit with friends, listen to some awesome country music, dance a little or dance a lot. See ya there! Cost is $6.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
Free to the public for viewing during hours that civic center is open, typically 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
From organizers:
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host an exhibition of works by area artists in the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from March 30 through May 4, 2024. The Gallery, on the mezzanine, is open to the public during regular Civic Center hours.
“This is a beautiful, diverse collection of artwork created representing an eclipse, beautiful night skies, and other skyward representations,” organizers say.
Featured artists’ statements:
Robert Anderson – West Plains native Robert Anderson used his travel as a Forest Pathologist to capture the culture and landscape of many areas of the world. Now retired, he focuses on the Ozarks – landscapes, buildings, people, animals, and whatever presents itself for a picture.
Marc Brannan – For the Sky High exhibition, I have selected three prints that exemplify the joy and beauty that I try to bring out when I am taking evening landscape photography. Something that I feel can be seen in a lot of my photographs is how the evening or night sky can bring out a whole different light to be shown on the landscapes that are all around us. The titles that I will be showing include “A Fire in the Evening Sky”, “Day or Night?”, and “Like a Rainbow Tonight.”
Terri Combs – Art is the way I express my creativity and imagination through experimentation, exploration, and playful use of materials. These pieces were chosen to invite viewers to explore and examine the skies and solar system of the mind. My goal is to inspire viewers to create a story or message through personal perspective.
Lee Copen – The title of my painting is “Morning Glory.” It is a large oil painting of an amazing sunrise. I find that the sky is an endless source of inspiration. My goal is to paint fleeting moments of beauty in nature and share that beauty with others.
Becky Earls – This abstract Oil pastel piece is entitled “Rocky Mountain Sun.” It was inspired by deep reflection and study of the solar system and tectonic plates that bring forth land formations. I’ve had a deep interest in earth science geography since childhood. It’s a very free-spirited form, yet it’s an expressive piece that is beautiful.
The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Sol Alegre.” It is a whimsical view of the sun before an eclipse. Our sun in all its glory has been celebrated by cultures throughout the history of mankind. This piece was a result from studying various cultures, views, and legends concerning the sun around the world. “Sol Alegre” has a tribal, nostalgic, boho feel and will bless any viewer with feelings of joy and warmth. I love to study various artworks and cultures.
Nicholas Hackworth – I’ve captured all my photos in and around West Plains and the Ozarks. Having grown up and still living here, I’m fascinated by the beauty and charm of the region. The Ozarks are an incredible subject for photography, and they always inspire me to capture their wanderlust.
Janey Hale – The title of my collage is “Newsworthy” which refers to both the actual event and the natural phenomenon that should direct us to the wonders of the world God created. My art usually focuses on trying to capture the natural world through landscape painting. My goal is to try and tell a story that will resonate with the viewer.
Terry Hampton – “Turner Mill” is a collage made using images from the West Plains visitors guide. The mill wheel shown in the piece stands 25-foot tall in a secluded and shaded spring in Oregon County, Missouri. But here, I’ve removed it from its setting and made it the center of attention, thinking of the total solar eclipse, when the sun is not as we usually see it, and it’s the focus of all our attention.
“The Portal” is a piece just for fun. I’ve imagined a sky where something unusual has happened, where another dimension has intersected with ours. Ancient peoples were frightened of total solar eclipses because they were so rare, unexpected, and unexplainable. Even though we understand eclipses today, they are nonetheless a bit unsettling.
Rosemary Landers – These photos were taken at the last total solar eclipse in Missouri on August 21, 2017. Our family traveled to Hermann MO to experience this special event together. Our daughter Christina (Landers) Thompson lives in Atlanta GA with her family. She designed our “event” shirts! Her son Ethan was 9 months old in 2017. He is 7 years old now. Not many children can claim that they have witnessed 2 total solar eclipses at that age!
Donna Lay – The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Inexorable.” This abstract multilayered environmental painting portrays the eclipse as viewed from the space station which orbits our planet. The celestial movement of the earth around our sun, accompanied by our moon is inexorable, unstoppable, and relentless. It is majestic and full of grandeur and reminds us of the wonder of our universe.
Michael McClure – There is a world around us that we see, and there is a world within us which we feel. My work involves exploring where those two places meet. Some days my mood leans more towards simply appreciating the beauty I see all around me, and some days I need to express my emotions via color and light. Of course, moods change fairly quickly, which is why I prefer to finish a painting in the same session I started it, whether in the studio or outdoors en plein air. I find that working this way encourages a spontaneity that is guided by my intuition. I hope you will experience joy when you view my work, just as I experienced joy while creating it.
Diane Pence – I have always been drawn to the beauty of clouds and the night sky. Attempting to capture a moment in time, as a photo or a painting, is exciting to me.
Rhonda Richter – Painting “Evening on the Wabash” required navigating rapidly changing light. Every sunset is unique, difficult to depict, and impossible to revisit. Likewise, the drama of the eclipse will be quickly changing moments which will bring a distinct visual awareness of the immensity of creation.
Barbara Robinette – In my art, I am trying to show a moment of life and the feelings that might go with it. My aim is to “paint the poem” using images rather than words. Hopefully, the viewer can see and feel something ethereal, something out of this world, in each of my paintings: “Creation” seems of movement, like how the earth began with the sun shining warmth and life-giving growth to the rocks, plants and hills, including the waterfall. “Idea” shows a burst of energy and creativity when just thinking about something new. It might be like how God felt before making this earth long ago. “Sun” is an abstract of the beauty of a sun on blue sky, with a few clouds, and one weed welcomes the new day looking upward with open branches.
Gary Sanders – Astrophotography – This is the greatest way to give people appreciation for the dark sky and see the stars in a way they’ve never seen them before.
Kathy Schloss – Kathy Schloss’ oil pastel with colored pencil painting titled “Tranquil End” was chosen for the calming representation of our universe besides showing a one-point perspective. Her acrylic abstract, titled “Mystical Freedom” represents an otherworldly scene that relates to this special event and affords each viewer the freedom to explore their own interpretation. Kathy celebrates her love of nature through her paintings.
Cindy Temple – “Party in the Dark” This painting is all about fun, the chaos that might be happening in the dark, and the diversity of people coming to witness a total eclipse!
Mark Wallen – In my work, I love landscapes and am usually happy with my skies if nothing else. Eclipse and more fell into the portion of a painting I enjoy most. This is why I guess I like the Russian artist “Levitan” and The Hudson River Valley art Group. Both painted intense skies. The “ANNULAR ECLIPSE” is a work that fits the events showing, though not a total eclipse. The “AURORA BOREALIS” while not tied to the eclipse is an effect due to increased solar activity that shows up at Night.
Dolores Winkler – The world above us – The movement of Alcohol Inks and in bold Color! My dream is to live a life centered in creativity. I want to make amazing art, being around other artists, and to take the time to look around and really see this glorious world. Mostly I want to be able to make the kind of art that I love and that speaks to someone.
WPCA will host a Meet the Artists event on Sunday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center, as part of the “Party in the Path” Eclipse Celebration. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and West Plains Council on the Arts, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Register at www.ozsbi.com/events or call 417-256-9724.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
Join us in making a difference! 🌟 Reserve your tickets now for the Balloon Glow and be part of a cause that truly matters. Your support can change lives. Act with purpose, purchase your ticket today!
Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.
Free to the public for viewing during hours that civic center is open, typically 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
From organizers:
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host an exhibition of works by area artists in the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from March 30 through May 4, 2024. The Gallery, on the mezzanine, is open to the public during regular Civic Center hours.
“This is a beautiful, diverse collection of artwork created representing an eclipse, beautiful night skies, and other skyward representations,” organizers say.
Featured artists’ statements:
Robert Anderson – West Plains native Robert Anderson used his travel as a Forest Pathologist to capture the culture and landscape of many areas of the world. Now retired, he focuses on the Ozarks – landscapes, buildings, people, animals, and whatever presents itself for a picture.
Marc Brannan – For the Sky High exhibition, I have selected three prints that exemplify the joy and beauty that I try to bring out when I am taking evening landscape photography. Something that I feel can be seen in a lot of my photographs is how the evening or night sky can bring out a whole different light to be shown on the landscapes that are all around us. The titles that I will be showing include “A Fire in the Evening Sky”, “Day or Night?”, and “Like a Rainbow Tonight.”
Terri Combs – Art is the way I express my creativity and imagination through experimentation, exploration, and playful use of materials. These pieces were chosen to invite viewers to explore and examine the skies and solar system of the mind. My goal is to inspire viewers to create a story or message through personal perspective.
Lee Copen – The title of my painting is “Morning Glory.” It is a large oil painting of an amazing sunrise. I find that the sky is an endless source of inspiration. My goal is to paint fleeting moments of beauty in nature and share that beauty with others.
Becky Earls – This abstract Oil pastel piece is entitled “Rocky Mountain Sun.” It was inspired by deep reflection and study of the solar system and tectonic plates that bring forth land formations. I’ve had a deep interest in earth science geography since childhood. It’s a very free-spirited form, yet it’s an expressive piece that is beautiful.
The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Sol Alegre.” It is a whimsical view of the sun before an eclipse. Our sun in all its glory has been celebrated by cultures throughout the history of mankind. This piece was a result from studying various cultures, views, and legends concerning the sun around the world. “Sol Alegre” has a tribal, nostalgic, boho feel and will bless any viewer with feelings of joy and warmth. I love to study various artworks and cultures.
Nicholas Hackworth – I’ve captured all my photos in and around West Plains and the Ozarks. Having grown up and still living here, I’m fascinated by the beauty and charm of the region. The Ozarks are an incredible subject for photography, and they always inspire me to capture their wanderlust.
Janey Hale – The title of my collage is “Newsworthy” which refers to both the actual event and the natural phenomenon that should direct us to the wonders of the world God created. My art usually focuses on trying to capture the natural world through landscape painting. My goal is to try and tell a story that will resonate with the viewer.
Terry Hampton – “Turner Mill” is a collage made using images from the West Plains visitors guide. The mill wheel shown in the piece stands 25-foot tall in a secluded and shaded spring in Oregon County, Missouri. But here, I’ve removed it from its setting and made it the center of attention, thinking of the total solar eclipse, when the sun is not as we usually see it, and it’s the focus of all our attention.
“The Portal” is a piece just for fun. I’ve imagined a sky where something unusual has happened, where another dimension has intersected with ours. Ancient peoples were frightened of total solar eclipses because they were so rare, unexpected, and unexplainable. Even though we understand eclipses today, they are nonetheless a bit unsettling.
Rosemary Landers – These photos were taken at the last total solar eclipse in Missouri on August 21, 2017. Our family traveled to Hermann MO to experience this special event together. Our daughter Christina (Landers) Thompson lives in Atlanta GA with her family. She designed our “event” shirts! Her son Ethan was 9 months old in 2017. He is 7 years old now. Not many children can claim that they have witnessed 2 total solar eclipses at that age!
Donna Lay – The title of my Mixed Media piece is “Inexorable.” This abstract multilayered environmental painting portrays the eclipse as viewed from the space station which orbits our planet. The celestial movement of the earth around our sun, accompanied by our moon is inexorable, unstoppable, and relentless. It is majestic and full of grandeur and reminds us of the wonder of our universe.
Michael McClure – There is a world around us that we see, and there is a world within us which we feel. My work involves exploring where those two places meet. Some days my mood leans more towards simply appreciating the beauty I see all around me, and some days I need to express my emotions via color and light. Of course, moods change fairly quickly, which is why I prefer to finish a painting in the same session I started it, whether in the studio or outdoors en plein air. I find that working this way encourages a spontaneity that is guided by my intuition. I hope you will experience joy when you view my work, just as I experienced joy while creating it.
Diane Pence – I have always been drawn to the beauty of clouds and the night sky. Attempting to capture a moment in time, as a photo or a painting, is exciting to me.
Rhonda Richter – Painting “Evening on the Wabash” required navigating rapidly changing light. Every sunset is unique, difficult to depict, and impossible to revisit. Likewise, the drama of the eclipse will be quickly changing moments which will bring a distinct visual awareness of the immensity of creation.
Barbara Robinette – In my art, I am trying to show a moment of life and the feelings that might go with it. My aim is to “paint the poem” using images rather than words. Hopefully, the viewer can see and feel something ethereal, something out of this world, in each of my paintings: “Creation” seems of movement, like how the earth began with the sun shining warmth and life-giving growth to the rocks, plants and hills, including the waterfall. “Idea” shows a burst of energy and creativity when just thinking about something new. It might be like how God felt before making this earth long ago. “Sun” is an abstract of the beauty of a sun on blue sky, with a few clouds, and one weed welcomes the new day looking upward with open branches.
Gary Sanders – Astrophotography – This is the greatest way to give people appreciation for the dark sky and see the stars in a way they’ve never seen them before.
Kathy Schloss – Kathy Schloss’ oil pastel with colored pencil painting titled “Tranquil End” was chosen for the calming representation of our universe besides showing a one-point perspective. Her acrylic abstract, titled “Mystical Freedom” represents an otherworldly scene that relates to this special event and affords each viewer the freedom to explore their own interpretation. Kathy celebrates her love of nature through her paintings.
Cindy Temple – “Party in the Dark” This painting is all about fun, the chaos that might be happening in the dark, and the diversity of people coming to witness a total eclipse!
Mark Wallen – In my work, I love landscapes and am usually happy with my skies if nothing else. Eclipse and more fell into the portion of a painting I enjoy most. This is why I guess I like the Russian artist “Levitan” and The Hudson River Valley art Group. Both painted intense skies. The “ANNULAR ECLIPSE” is a work that fits the events showing, though not a total eclipse. The “AURORA BOREALIS” while not tied to the eclipse is an effect due to increased solar activity that shows up at Night.
Dolores Winkler – The world above us – The movement of Alcohol Inks and in bold Color! My dream is to live a life centered in creativity. I want to make amazing art, being around other artists, and to take the time to look around and really see this glorious world. Mostly I want to be able to make the kind of art that I love and that speaks to someone.
WPCA will host a Meet the Artists event on Sunday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center, as part of the “Party in the Path” Eclipse Celebration. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and West Plains Council on the Arts, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
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.
From organizers: On April 2nd, in honor of Autism Awareness Day, we’re planning to illuminate our campus with blue lights. We’re encouraging the community to wear blue that day to show their support. Additionally, we’re inviting everyong to participate in a meaningful gesture by filling out an Autism Awareness Sign, expressing why you support Autism Awareness. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could snap a photo with the sign and post it on your page on April 2nd and tag us ASCEND at Missouri State University-West Plains. This simple act will not only amplify our message but also bring joy to the autistic community.
Call the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 417-256-8087, or order online at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $29 plus fees.
38 Special concert event to kick off Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path!
Legendary southern rock, powerhouse band 38 Special will be in concert at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, April 5. Joining the group will be acclaimed regional favorites, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
After more than four decades, multiple Gold and Platinum albums and a touring schedule that still includes over 100 cities every year, 38 Special continues to entertain and amaze audiences with their powerful performances. Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums and toured extensively, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more. Their timeless hits remain a staple on Classic Rock outlets.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, based in Springfield, Mo., have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their songs include the chart-topping single “Jackie Blue,” along with “If You Wanna Get To Heaven,” “Standing On The Rock,” “Country Girl,” “You Made It Right” and many others. Their sound is a genre-defying blend of rock and country-rock along with other influences. They infuse their music with harmonies, a variety of instruments and a playful approach to performing such songs as “Chicken Train” and “Time Warp.”
The concert will be the kick-off event for the four-day “Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path” to celebrate the good fortune of West Plains having approximately three minutes of ‘totality,’ when the sun will be totally eclipsed from view by the moon, on April 8. There will be a variety of other events throughout the weekend with fun for all ages.
For more information about the concert, please contact the West Plains Civic Center Box Office, 110 St. Louis Street, West Plains, call 417-256-8087 or visit 38special.com and theozarkmountaindaredevils.com. For details about the Total Solar Eclipse and associated festivities, visit explorewestplains.com/tse/ or “Eclipse West Plains” on Facebook.
Tickets here.
Save the Date: April 7th, 2024! Join us for the ultimate celebration. Prepare for epic moments at our Balloon Glow in collaboration with the Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival! Live performances from Bands Fender Bender & Ha Ha Tonka, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and so much more!
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Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path 4-day festival Information: explorewestplains.com/tse/
Event Schedule:
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
Fender Bender 5:30 p.m.
Ha Ha Tonka 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Glow 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks 8:30 p.m.