From McWilliams: IT’S FLOWER SEASON!!
The sunflowers are blooming now! The field will be open August 27th, 30th, 31st, September 3rd, 5th, 7th and likely more dates!!!
Hours: 5pm- till after the sunset
Entrance: $5 per person
From organizers: $10 at the door! Come see this talented band bring the house down and rock hard!!!
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.
From Wages: Welcome MOES (MO Entertainment Services) returning to host Karaoke at Wages every 2nd Friday of the month PLUS !NEW! every last Saturday! Going from 8pm to Midnight!
*Under 18 allowed with parent/guardian (though karaoke does get a little heavy with the adult themes)
*No outside food or drink (we have plenty of sodas and non-alcoholic beverages available)
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of July through the end of September 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.
Rhonda Richter enjoys painting from life. Directly engaging with her subject matter requires navigating rapidly changing light. The challenge of painting quickly in changing conditions contributes to an expressive style. Bold color and brushwork emphasize visual movement within emotionally structured compositions.
Richter completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Missouri, extensive course work at Johannes Gutenberg University/ Mainz and a Master’s degree at Southwest Baptist University. During the past 12 years, Richter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events throughout the Midwest. Her works can be viewed on the website at https://www.rhondarichter.com/
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, August 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 Richter 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
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Participants at Honest Imagination Day Habilitation will provide pieces to be displayed July through the end of September 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Organizers say, “Honest Imagination members bring a freshness and joy to the creation of art! It’s a must-see group of creative works.”
TJ Swift House (TJSH) is a Department of Mental Health contracted provider that supports people with disabilities. TJSH supports people in Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services where a person lives in their home. Support staff assists with daily living skills and being a part of the community. We also support people in Shared Living, where a person with disabilities lives with a family and is integrated into a family unit and community.
Honest Imaginations is a Day Habilitation facility operated by TJ Swift House, focused on helping the people we serve develop and use their artistic gifts and talents.
Honest Imaginations is a thriving gallery in the West Plains community. It serves as a place not only for people with developmental disabilities but also for community members by:
- Acknowledging and developing gifts
- Facilitating community connection through art projects, art shows, teaching classes, being taught, etc.
- Providing self-care through exercise, journaling, and other appropriate forms.
- Giving back through the skills and abilities of our participants in community projects.
The artists at Honest Imaginations range from 18 all the way to 63 years old and know no limits in life and art. Each artist has a style of their own and it shows in the art they create. Honest Imaginations has art on display at the Yellow House Community Arts Center and the Ozarks Welcome Center in West Plains. They also have art on display at the Neighborhood Tribe store in Mt. View Missouri. The sale of art on display creates a boost of confidence and feeling of acceptance in our participants. Honest Imaginations has sessions from 8:30 AM to 3pm Monday through Friday. Our goal is to create art, and to
build friendships through that process.
“We create smiles at Honest Imaginations,” says Garrett Melby, the coordinator at the West Plains Location of Honest Imaginations at 23 Court Square. Melby is a local artist who is committed to the community, creating art-based fundraisers. He works with area bands, painting live while the bands play. Melby has worked with bands such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Ha-ha Tonka, and the Steel Drivers. With a degree in Art and Animation, Garrett has a passion for giving the artists of Honest Imaginations the opportunity to get exposure for their creations, and to help them grow in our community. Stop in at 23 Court Square and see the artist in action M-F until 3PM.
To find out more about Honest Imaginations Day Habilitation, please contact us. We will be happy to help you out. Contact us by phone at 417-256-1022 or email us at info@tjsh.co
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “The West Plains Public Library is always excited to partner with organizations, such as West Plains Council on the Arts, that wish to use art to enrich the lives of the citizens of West Plains and the surrounding area.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 1-3PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artists, 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 Dianna Locke Dianna.Locke@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Stop by and see the works of local artists, on display during regular hours open for the Yellow House through September. It’s free, and there’s some great art! Ree Creation serves lunch during this time as well.
From McWilliams: IT’S FLOWER SEASON!!
The sunflowers are blooming now! The field will be open August 27th, 30th, 31st, September 3rd, 5th, 7th and likely more dates!!!
Hours: 5pm- till after the sunset
Entrance: $5 per person
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
Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of July through the end of September 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.
Rhonda Richter enjoys painting from life. Directly engaging with her subject matter requires navigating rapidly changing light. The challenge of painting quickly in changing conditions contributes to an expressive style. Bold color and brushwork emphasize visual movement within emotionally structured compositions.
Richter completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Missouri, extensive course work at Johannes Gutenberg University/ Mainz and a Master’s degree at Southwest Baptist University. During the past 12 years, Richter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events throughout the Midwest. Her works can be viewed on the website at https://www.rhondarichter.com/
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, August 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 Richter 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
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Participants at Honest Imagination Day Habilitation will provide pieces to be displayed July through the end of September 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Organizers say, “Honest Imagination members bring a freshness and joy to the creation of art! It’s a must-see group of creative works.”
TJ Swift House (TJSH) is a Department of Mental Health contracted provider that supports people with disabilities. TJSH supports people in Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services where a person lives in their home. Support staff assists with daily living skills and being a part of the community. We also support people in Shared Living, where a person with disabilities lives with a family and is integrated into a family unit and community.
Honest Imaginations is a Day Habilitation facility operated by TJ Swift House, focused on helping the people we serve develop and use their artistic gifts and talents.
Honest Imaginations is a thriving gallery in the West Plains community. It serves as a place not only for people with developmental disabilities but also for community members by:
- Acknowledging and developing gifts
- Facilitating community connection through art projects, art shows, teaching classes, being taught, etc.
- Providing self-care through exercise, journaling, and other appropriate forms.
- Giving back through the skills and abilities of our participants in community projects.
The artists at Honest Imaginations range from 18 all the way to 63 years old and know no limits in life and art. Each artist has a style of their own and it shows in the art they create. Honest Imaginations has art on display at the Yellow House Community Arts Center and the Ozarks Welcome Center in West Plains. They also have art on display at the Neighborhood Tribe store in Mt. View Missouri. The sale of art on display creates a boost of confidence and feeling of acceptance in our participants. Honest Imaginations has sessions from 8:30 AM to 3pm Monday through Friday. Our goal is to create art, and to
build friendships through that process.
“We create smiles at Honest Imaginations,” says Garrett Melby, the coordinator at the West Plains Location of Honest Imaginations at 23 Court Square. Melby is a local artist who is committed to the community, creating art-based fundraisers. He works with area bands, painting live while the bands play. Melby has worked with bands such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Ha-ha Tonka, and the Steel Drivers. With a degree in Art and Animation, Garrett has a passion for giving the artists of Honest Imaginations the opportunity to get exposure for their creations, and to help them grow in our community. Stop in at 23 Court Square and see the artist in action M-F until 3PM.
To find out more about Honest Imaginations Day Habilitation, please contact us. We will be happy to help you out. Contact us by phone at 417-256-1022 or email us at info@tjsh.co
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “The West Plains Public Library is always excited to partner with organizations, such as West Plains Council on the Arts, that wish to use art to enrich the lives of the citizens of West Plains and the surrounding area.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 1-3PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artists, 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 Dianna Locke Dianna.Locke@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Stop by and see the works of local artists, on display during regular hours open for the Yellow House through September. It’s free, and there’s some great art! Ree Creation serves lunch during this time as well.
Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of July through the end of September 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.
Rhonda Richter enjoys painting from life. Directly engaging with her subject matter requires navigating rapidly changing light. The challenge of painting quickly in changing conditions contributes to an expressive style. Bold color and brushwork emphasize visual movement within emotionally structured compositions.
Richter completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Missouri, extensive course work at Johannes Gutenberg University/ Mainz and a Master’s degree at Southwest Baptist University. During the past 12 years, Richter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events throughout the Midwest. Her works can be viewed on the website at https://www.rhondarichter.com/
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, August 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 Richter 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
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Participants at Honest Imagination Day Habilitation will provide pieces to be displayed July through the end of September 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Organizers say, “Honest Imagination members bring a freshness and joy to the creation of art! It’s a must-see group of creative works.”
TJ Swift House (TJSH) is a Department of Mental Health contracted provider that supports people with disabilities. TJSH supports people in Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services where a person lives in their home. Support staff assists with daily living skills and being a part of the community. We also support people in Shared Living, where a person with disabilities lives with a family and is integrated into a family unit and community.
Honest Imaginations is a Day Habilitation facility operated by TJ Swift House, focused on helping the people we serve develop and use their artistic gifts and talents.
Honest Imaginations is a thriving gallery in the West Plains community. It serves as a place not only for people with developmental disabilities but also for community members by:
- Acknowledging and developing gifts
- Facilitating community connection through art projects, art shows, teaching classes, being taught, etc.
- Providing self-care through exercise, journaling, and other appropriate forms.
- Giving back through the skills and abilities of our participants in community projects.
The artists at Honest Imaginations range from 18 all the way to 63 years old and know no limits in life and art. Each artist has a style of their own and it shows in the art they create. Honest Imaginations has art on display at the Yellow House Community Arts Center and the Ozarks Welcome Center in West Plains. They also have art on display at the Neighborhood Tribe store in Mt. View Missouri. The sale of art on display creates a boost of confidence and feeling of acceptance in our participants. Honest Imaginations has sessions from 8:30 AM to 3pm Monday through Friday. Our goal is to create art, and to
build friendships through that process.
“We create smiles at Honest Imaginations,” says Garrett Melby, the coordinator at the West Plains Location of Honest Imaginations at 23 Court Square. Melby is a local artist who is committed to the community, creating art-based fundraisers. He works with area bands, painting live while the bands play. Melby has worked with bands such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Ha-ha Tonka, and the Steel Drivers. With a degree in Art and Animation, Garrett has a passion for giving the artists of Honest Imaginations the opportunity to get exposure for their creations, and to help them grow in our community. Stop in at 23 Court Square and see the artist in action M-F until 3PM.
To find out more about Honest Imaginations Day Habilitation, please contact us. We will be happy to help you out. Contact us by phone at 417-256-1022 or email us at info@tjsh.co
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “The West Plains Public Library is always excited to partner with organizations, such as West Plains Council on the Arts, that wish to use art to enrich the lives of the citizens of West Plains and the surrounding area.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 1-3PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artists, 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 Dianna Locke Dianna.Locke@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Stop by and see the works of local artists, on display during regular hours open for the Yellow House through September. It’s free, and there’s some great art! Ree Creation serves lunch during this time as well.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Art Reception for Lee Copen on Facebook.
From McWilliams: IT’S FLOWER SEASON!!
The sunflowers are blooming now! The field will be open August 27th, 30th, 31st, September 3rd, 5th, 7th and likely more dates!!!
Hours: 5pm- till after the sunset
Entrance: $5 per person
Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of July through the end of September 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.
Rhonda Richter enjoys painting from life. Directly engaging with her subject matter requires navigating rapidly changing light. The challenge of painting quickly in changing conditions contributes to an expressive style. Bold color and brushwork emphasize visual movement within emotionally structured compositions.
Richter completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Missouri, extensive course work at Johannes Gutenberg University/ Mainz and a Master’s degree at Southwest Baptist University. During the past 12 years, Richter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events throughout the Midwest. Her works can be viewed on the website at https://www.rhondarichter.com/
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, August 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 Richter 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
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Participants at Honest Imagination Day Habilitation will provide pieces to be displayed July through the end of September 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Organizers say, “Honest Imagination members bring a freshness and joy to the creation of art! It’s a must-see group of creative works.”
TJ Swift House (TJSH) is a Department of Mental Health contracted provider that supports people with disabilities. TJSH supports people in Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services where a person lives in their home. Support staff assists with daily living skills and being a part of the community. We also support people in Shared Living, where a person with disabilities lives with a family and is integrated into a family unit and community.
Honest Imaginations is a Day Habilitation facility operated by TJ Swift House, focused on helping the people we serve develop and use their artistic gifts and talents.
Honest Imaginations is a thriving gallery in the West Plains community. It serves as a place not only for people with developmental disabilities but also for community members by:
- Acknowledging and developing gifts
- Facilitating community connection through art projects, art shows, teaching classes, being taught, etc.
- Providing self-care through exercise, journaling, and other appropriate forms.
- Giving back through the skills and abilities of our participants in community projects.
The artists at Honest Imaginations range from 18 all the way to 63 years old and know no limits in life and art. Each artist has a style of their own and it shows in the art they create. Honest Imaginations has art on display at the Yellow House Community Arts Center and the Ozarks Welcome Center in West Plains. They also have art on display at the Neighborhood Tribe store in Mt. View Missouri. The sale of art on display creates a boost of confidence and feeling of acceptance in our participants. Honest Imaginations has sessions from 8:30 AM to 3pm Monday through Friday. Our goal is to create art, and to
build friendships through that process.
“We create smiles at Honest Imaginations,” says Garrett Melby, the coordinator at the West Plains Location of Honest Imaginations at 23 Court Square. Melby is a local artist who is committed to the community, creating art-based fundraisers. He works with area bands, painting live while the bands play. Melby has worked with bands such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Ha-ha Tonka, and the Steel Drivers. With a degree in Art and Animation, Garrett has a passion for giving the artists of Honest Imaginations the opportunity to get exposure for their creations, and to help them grow in our community. Stop in at 23 Court Square and see the artist in action M-F until 3PM.
To find out more about Honest Imaginations Day Habilitation, please contact us. We will be happy to help you out. Contact us by phone at 417-256-1022 or email us at info@tjsh.co
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “The West Plains Public Library is always excited to partner with organizations, such as West Plains Council on the Arts, that wish to use art to enrich the lives of the citizens of West Plains and the surrounding area.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 1-3PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artists, 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 Dianna Locke Dianna.Locke@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Stop by and see the works of local artists, on display during regular hours open for the Yellow House through September. It’s free, and there’s some great art! Ree Creation serves lunch during this time as well.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Locally owned business. Super Bounce has activities for kids and a concession stand. They can accommodate private parties and homeschooling groups, including study and play arrangements by scheduled appointments. Call for details, 417-257-4318. See Super Bounce on Facebook.
From organizers: “A Talk to Remember: Light a Flame for Suicide Prevention” will include a panel discussion, candle lighting and memorial walk. We will also have food trucks, games, face painting, and resources available.
No cost to play.
On September 7, 2024, a mini festival “preview” will take place in and around the civic center grounds. Attendees can expect music, storytelling, artisans’ demonstrations, and other activities represented at the festival. The annual event in downtown West Plains celebrates the music and culture of the Ozarks.
The lineup for music will be the Shortleaf Band at 1:00 p.m., Duane Porterfield at 2:30 p.m., The Ozark Hellbenders at 4:00 p.m., and Hogmolly at 5:30 p.m. With the performers scheduled, music will play throughout the festival preview.
The Shortleaf Band has been a part of the Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival from its inception and for 30 years has built a strong relationship with the festival. They will open the music programs for this inaugural Ozark Heritage Festival. Celebrating the people, land, and music from the first “Scots Irish” settlers in the area, Michael and Tenley Fraser use their talents with fiddle and vocals to create a story in a traditional and contemporary style of the Ozarks while they entertain. To know the stories yourself, you will have to come and listen for yourself.
Duane Porterfield has a passion for music that started in his childhood when he started learning acoustic instruments and honing his skills alongside his brothers Dennis and Les Crider at festivals and fairs. Duane in 1997 then stumbled into the Mountain Music Shop in Shawnee, Kansas, where he was introduced to the mountain dulcimer. Reminded of his great-grandfather playing a similar instrument in Duane’s youth, he would pick up the mountain dulcimer and go on to be a former National Mountain Dulcimer Champion along with his current Arkansas State Old Time Banjo Champion title in the senior division.
The Ozark Hellbenders, deriving their name from the local salamander with the same name, have Gordon Johnston on piano, Randy Aufdembrinke on guitar, and CD Scott on guitar and mandolin, they create an eclectic sound with their instruments and vocals. Playing with a range of older rock and roll, country, bluegrass, Celtic, and gospel music, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Hogmolly features Bo Brown on guitar, Mat Calton on mandolin, and Jeff Sowards on bass. The Springfield-based trio has thoughtful originals along with reimagined covers that have the eclectic, folk, and bluegrass style that Bo, Matt, and Jeff have known from their upbringing. Having performed since their formation in the late 90s, Hogmolly has played in clubs, concerts, and festivals to share their unique sound.
Along with performances, we plan to have activities in and on the Civic Center grounds. Inside we plan to have storytelling with Dannette House and Marideth Sisco, dulcimer workshops with Fawn Cockrum and Duane Porterfield. Dennis Crider’s photography of “Smokey Hills Trail Stage Journey,” and an exhibit highlighting the 30-year history of the Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival.” Storytelling with Dannette House will feature cross-cultural storytelling of Ozark Stories combined with East Indian Music and Dance to talk about the experience created when mixing cultural material and performance genres. Marideth Sisco will use her story “Polly” to examine narrative, interpretation, and the use of linguistics while highlighting the importance of family and community archives to conserve resources. Marideth’s talk is sponsored by Missouri Humanities, Speakers Bureau.
Outside there will be the Butterfield Stagecoach with Cowboy Rick, pickin’ circles for anyone to bring along an instrument and join in making some music, and a Living History group demonstrating from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. along with a small encampment with different samples of original artwork available to purchase. There will be demonstrations of rope making, fire starting, knot tying, river cane fishing poles and building them, flintknapping, Pawpaw recipes for ice cream and cheesecake, Persimmon recipes for pudding and bread, Sassafras tea recipe, butter churning, ice cream making, apple butter making, rendering fat, corn sucking and shelling, an exhibit of yarn carding, weaving, and spinning materials and equipment, wood carving with native and exotic woods, honey making and beekeeping.
The Ozark Heritage Festival is the signature event for West Plains. The festival seeks to celebrate, preserve, pass on, and nurture an appreciation of the old-time music and folk life traditions distinctive to the Ozark Highlands. Admission to all festival events is free.
Festival partners are the West Plains Council on the Arts, the City of West Plains, and Missouri State University – West Plains. The festival receives funding from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Sept 7 @ 10am-1pm – First Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run – Bikes, jeeps, and all other vehicles welcome to enter this dice run in memory of a teen lost to suicide, and to support mental health in local youth. The grand prize is $200. Registration is $20. The drive includes stops at Twin Bridges, Rockbridge, Hodgson Mill, and Dawt Mill. Sign up at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FXD47Z5XWPCVN
You do not need to participate in the dice run to enjoy the meals or purchase shirts. For more information, call 417-204-2582.
See 1st Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run on Facebook.
Locally owned business. Super Bounce has activities for kids and a concession stand. They can accommodate private parties and homeschooling groups, including study and play arrangements by scheduled appointments. Call for details, 417-257-4318. See Super Bounce on Facebook.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
On September 7, 2024, a mini festival “preview” is scheduled to take place in and around the civic center grounds. Attendees can expect music, storytelling, artisans’ demonstration and other activities represented at the festival. The annual event in downtown West Plains celebrates Ozarks music and culture.
The lineup for music will be the Shortleaf Band at 1:00 p.m., Duane Porterfield at 2:30 p.m., The Ozark Hellbenders at 4:00 p.m., and Hogmolly at 5:30 p.m. With the performers scheduled, there will be music playing all throughout the festival preview.
The Shortleaf Band has been a part of the Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival from the inception and for 30 years has built a strong relationship with the festival. They will open the music programs for this inaugural Ozark Heritage Festival. Celebrating the people, land, and music from the first “Scots Irish” settlers in the area, Michael and Tenley Fraser use their talents with fiddle and vocals to create a story in a traditional and contemporary style of the Ozarks while they entertain. To know the stories yourself, you will just have to come and listen for yourself.
Duane Porterfield has a passion for music that started in his childhood when he started learning acoustic instruments and honing his skills alongside his brothers Dennis and Les Crider at festivals and fairs. Duane in 1997 then stumbled into the Mountain Music Shop in Shawnee, Kansas, where he was introduced to the mountain dulcimer. Reminded of his great-grandfather playing a similar instrument in Duane’s youth, he would pick up the mountain dulcimer and go on to be a former National Mountain Dulcimer Champion along with his current Arkansas State Old Time Banjo Champion title in the senior division.
The Ozark Hellbenders, deriving their name from the local salamander with the same name, have Gordon Johnston on piano, Randy Aufdembrinke on guitar, and CD Scott on guitar and mandolin, they create an eclectic sound with their instruments and vocals. Playing with a range of older rock and roll, country, bluegrass, Celtic, and gospel music, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Hogmolly features Bo Brown on guitar, Mat Calton on mandolin, and Jeff Sowards on bass. The Springfield-based trio have thoughtful originals along with reimagined covers that have the eclectic, folk, and bluegrass style that Bo, Matt, and Jeff have known from their upbringing. Having performed since their formation in the late 90’s, Hogmolly have played in clubs, concerts, and festivals to share their unique sound.
Along with performances, we plan to have activities in and on the Civic Center grounds. Inside we plan to have storytelling with Dannette House and Marideth Sisco, dulcimer workshops with Fawn Cockrum and Duane Porterfield. Dennis Crider’s photography of “Smokey Hills Trail Stage Journey”, and an exhibit highlighting the 30-year history of the Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival. Storytelling with Dannette House who will
have a cross-cultural storytelling of Ozark Stories combined with East Indian Music and Dance to talk about the experience created when mixing cultural material and performance genres and Marideth Sisco using her story “Polly” to examine narrative, interpretation, and the use of linguistics while highlighting the importance of family and community archives to conserve resources. Marideth’s talk is sponsored by Missouri Humanities, Speakers Bureau.
Outside there will be the Butterfield Stagecoach with Cowboy Rick, pickin’ circles for anyone to bring along an instrument and join in making some music, and a Living History group demonstrating from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. along with a small encampment with different samples of original artwork available to purchase. There will be demonstrations of rope making, fire starting, knot tying, river cane fishing poles and building them, flintknapping, Pawpaw recipes for ice cream and cheesecake, Persimmon recipes for pudding and bread, Sassafras tea recipe, butter churning, ice cream making, apple butter making, rendering fat, corn sucking and shelling, yarn carding, weaving, and spinning exhibit of materials and equipment, spoon making and wood cutting boards with native and exotic woods, carving walking sticks, honey making and bee keeping.
The Ozark Heritage Festival is the signature event for West Plains. The festival seeks to celebrate, preserve, pass on and nurture an appreciation of the old-time music and folk life traditions distinctive to the Ozark Highlands. Admission to all festival events is free.
Festival partners are the West Plains Council on the Arts, the City of West Plains and Missouri State University – West Plains. The festival receives funding from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information on the festival e-mail info@westplainsarts.org, visit the website at http://www.oldtimemusic.org, or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Old.Time.Music.Festival
From organizers: In addition to the music there will be a silent auction, and Famously Delicious Healthy Food available by donation. The event benefits the Ozarks Resource Center with a portion of the proceeds going to the Yellow House Community Arts Center. Suggested Donation at Door $8 for the concert.
From McWilliams: IT’S FLOWER SEASON!!
The sunflowers are blooming now! The field will be open August 27th, 30th, 31st, September 3rd, 5th, 7th and likely more dates!!!
Hours: 5pm- till after the sunset
Entrance: $5 per person
Call 417-255-2100 for tickets and further information.
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.
The Lennis L. Broadfoot collection, housed at the Harlin Museum, is the most complete collection of art by the Shannon County, Missouri, artist. Broadfoot is best known as the artist who immortalized the often enigmatic people, places, and traditions of the turn-of-the-century Ozarks region, in multiple mediums, while also offering a firsthand narrative in the writings that frequently accompanied his works. He is the author of the highly regarded book, “Pioneers of the Ozarks,” in which the art and the histories were compiled to preserve his work.
The Harlin Museum is an all-volunteer organization, and sometimes there are staffing issues. If you are travelling a distance to see the Broadfoots, please check Harlin Museum of West Plains on Facebook for potential closures. Additional contact methods can be found at HarlinMuseum.com. Private tours can be arranged.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Locally owned business. Super Bounce has activities for kids and a concession stand. They can accommodate private parties and homeschooling groups, including study and play arrangements by scheduled appointments. Call for details, 417-257-4318. See Super Bounce on Facebook.
Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of July through the end of September 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.
Rhonda Richter enjoys painting from life. Directly engaging with her subject matter requires navigating rapidly changing light. The challenge of painting quickly in changing conditions contributes to an expressive style. Bold color and brushwork emphasize visual movement within emotionally structured compositions.
Richter completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Missouri, extensive course work at Johannes Gutenberg University/ Mainz and a Master’s degree at Southwest Baptist University. During the past 12 years, Richter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events throughout the Midwest. Her works can be viewed on the website at https://www.rhondarichter.com/
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, August 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 Richter 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
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and West Plains Public Library (WPPL) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the library. Participants at Honest Imagination Day Habilitation will provide pieces to be displayed July through the end of September 2024. Visitors may view the display at the library during open hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Organizers say, “Honest Imagination members bring a freshness and joy to the creation of art! It’s a must-see group of creative works.”
TJ Swift House (TJSH) is a Department of Mental Health contracted provider that supports people with disabilities. TJSH supports people in Individualized Supported Living (ISL) services where a person lives in their home. Support staff assists with daily living skills and being a part of the community. We also support people in Shared Living, where a person with disabilities lives with a family and is integrated into a family unit and community.
Honest Imaginations is a Day Habilitation facility operated by TJ Swift House, focused on helping the people we serve develop and use their artistic gifts and talents.
Honest Imaginations is a thriving gallery in the West Plains community. It serves as a place not only for people with developmental disabilities but also for community members by:
- Acknowledging and developing gifts
- Facilitating community connection through art projects, art shows, teaching classes, being taught, etc.
- Providing self-care through exercise, journaling, and other appropriate forms.
- Giving back through the skills and abilities of our participants in community projects.
The artists at Honest Imaginations range from 18 all the way to 63 years old and know no limits in life and art. Each artist has a style of their own and it shows in the art they create. Honest Imaginations has art on display at the Yellow House Community Arts Center and the Ozarks Welcome Center in West Plains. They also have art on display at the Neighborhood Tribe store in Mt. View Missouri. The sale of art on display creates a boost of confidence and feeling of acceptance in our participants. Honest Imaginations has sessions from 8:30 AM to 3pm Monday through Friday. Our goal is to create art, and to
build friendships through that process.
“We create smiles at Honest Imaginations,” says Garrett Melby, the coordinator at the West Plains Location of Honest Imaginations at 23 Court Square. Melby is a local artist who is committed to the community, creating art-based fundraisers. He works with area bands, painting live while the bands play. Melby has worked with bands such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Ha-ha Tonka, and the Steel Drivers. With a degree in Art and Animation, Garrett has a passion for giving the artists of Honest Imaginations the opportunity to get exposure for their creations, and to help them grow in our community. Stop in at 23 Court Square and see the artist in action M-F until 3PM.
To find out more about Honest Imaginations Day Habilitation, please contact us. We will be happy to help you out. Contact us by phone at 417-256-1022 or email us at info@tjsh.co
WPPL Director Greg Carter shares, “The West Plains Public Library is always excited to partner with organizations, such as West Plains Council on the Arts, that wish to use art to enrich the lives of the citizens of West Plains and the surrounding area.”
A Meet-the-Artists event will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 1-3PM, hosted by the library, 750 W. Broadway, in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet the artists, 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 Dianna Locke Dianna.Locke@westplains.gov at the library or WPCA Coordinator Audrey Scott at Audrey.scott@zizzers.org
Stop by and see the works of local artists, on display during regular hours open for the Yellow House through September. It’s free, and there’s some great art! Ree Creation serves lunch during this time as well.
From organizers: Join us as we celebrate our West Plains Clinic’s Grand Opening and our 5-Year Anniversary with a Touch-A-Truck Celebration! This event is FREE to the PUBLIC and has something fun for everyone!
Let your child touch, see, and honk the horns of their favorite vehicles at this FREE event! We will have games and prizes, provide sensory-friendly areas, and a community resource fair with family-friendly booths.
Radio station 102.5 KDY will be broadcasting LIVE from 1 pm – 3 pm!
We are thrilled to announce these amazing resources sponsored by our community partners:
~ Car Seat Checks (Sponsored by the Howell County Health Department)
~ Fingerprint Booth for Children (Sponsored by the Missouri State Highway Patrol)
~ Local Music Resources (Sponsored by the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association – HOBA)
~ MUCH, MUCH MORE to be announced!
Touch-A-Truck Celebration on Facebook.
The West Plains Photography Club currently has 34 members and meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Missouri State University-West Plains Creative Discovery Center, 411 West Main Street, Suite 1. Everyone regardless of age or ability is invited to join the club which has no membership dues.
The purpose of the club is to share and support everyone’s passion for photography arts whether they are a beginner or have been engaged in photography for many years. Present members include some who do not even own a camera to professionals who make a living by selling their art. For more information on the club feel free to call Bob Cunningham at 417-257-8206 or Dennis Crider at 417-274-7101.
Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on OzSBI’s first floor from the beginning of July through the end of September 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.
Rhonda Richter enjoys painting from life. Directly engaging with her subject matter requires navigating rapidly changing light. The challenge of painting quickly in changing conditions contributes to an expressive style. Bold color and brushwork emphasize visual movement within emotionally structured compositions.
Richter completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Missouri, extensive course work at Johannes Gutenberg University/ Mainz and a Master’s degree at Southwest Baptist University. During the past 12 years, Richter has won numerous awards at Plein Air events throughout the Midwest. Her works can be viewed on the website at https://www.rhondarichter.com/
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, August 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 Richter 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