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		1 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 1 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 1 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God Sep 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686	2 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 2 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 2 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.	3 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 3 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 3 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. First Thursday Stroll 4:00 pm First Thursday Stroll @ Downtown Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Artist’s Reception for Lee Copen 4:30 pm Artist’s Reception for Lee Copen @ OzSBI Sep 3 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Lee Copen’s work is on display at OzSBi through September, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Live Music ~ Adam McCabe 7:00 pm Live Music ~ Adam McCabe @ Shenanigans Sep 3 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Join us for solo artist, Adam McCabe from SW Missouri Open at 4pm Music at 7pm Artist Fee $7	4 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 4 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. United Way Family Festival ~ Food Trucks, Camel & Pony Rides Petting Zoo & Bounce Houses 4:00 pm United Way Family Festival ~ Food Trucks, Camel & Pony Rides Petting Zoo & Bounce Houses @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Kids 12 and under, free admission. Live Music/Dance ~ Country Express Band 7:00 pm Live Music/Dance ~ Country Express Band @ West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall Sep 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From Country Express Band: Well folks we have a new schedule and another new venue to play music. We are very excited to be playing at the West Plains Civic Center in the Exhibit Hall. Read More Live Music ~ Preston Ary Band 8:00 pm Live Music ~ Preston Ary Band @ Shenanigans Sep 4 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Come join us for local favorites, Preston Ary Band! Bringing a little country with a blend of rock and alternative. Open at 4pm Music at 8pm Artist Fee $12	5 Free Movie in the Park ~ “Wall-E” hosted by West Plains Parks & Recreation Department (Time TBD – starts around sunset) Free Movie in the Park ~ “Wall-E” hosted by West Plains Parks & Recreation Department (Time TBD – starts around sunset) @ Carmical Field Sep 5 all-day Tickets You can check the West Plains Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page for details closer to the event. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot Sep 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information. “Civic Spruce” Downtown Cleanup ~ meet 9:15 am “Civic Spruce” Downtown Cleanup ~ meet @ Johnny Hatchets Axe Throwing & Coffee House Sep 5 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am Tickets Meet at Johnny Hatchet’s Axe Throwing & Coffee House at 9:15am. Clean-up from 9:30-11:30am. Bring gloves! Paws for Laws Truck & Tractor Pull 5:00 pm Paws for Laws Truck & Tractor Pull @ Saddle Club Arena Caulfield Sep 5 @ 5:00 pm Tickets The Paws For Laws Annual Truck Pull is coming up Saturday September 5,2026 5pm at the 101 Saddle club arena in Caulfield, MO. Please come out and bring your family and enjoy and awesome night Read More Live Music – FREE Ha Ha Tonka concert 7:00 pm Live Music – FREE Ha Ha Tonka concert @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Food trucks, cold drinks, and great music in downtown West Plains. Broken Knuckle kicks off the night at 7:00 PM, with food trucks and beverages available beginning at 5:00 PM. Free Admission. Bring your lawn Read More Karaoke 9:00 pm Karaoke @ Shenanigans Sep 5 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Starting at 9pm following the Ha Ha Tonka show next door at The Back Lot! Come join us for an evening of Shenanigans Karaoke on our stage fully equipped with lighting to give you that Read More
6 Live Music ~ Blayd & Tara Law 3:00 pm Live Music ~ Blayd & Tara Law @ Shenanigans Sep 6 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for a Sunday Funday! Small Town. Big Sound. Open at noon Music at 3pm Artist Fee $7	7	8 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 8 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686	9 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 9 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Shenani-Jam” Acoustic Open Jam“Shenani-Jam” Acoustic Open Jam 7:00 pm “Shenani-Jam” Acoustic Open Jam“Shenani-Jam” Acoustic Open Jam @ Shenanigans Sep 9 @ 7:00 pm Tickets 2nd Wednesday of the Month. Bring your own acoustic instrument and come jam out with Preston Ary & Friends! Singer/Songwriter tips, good jams, and fun. Starts at 7pm	10 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 10 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 10 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music 7:00 pm Live Music @ Shenanigans Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Live Music at Shenanigans on September 10 will feature a set by The Lovers and two sets from Mike Belaska. We will be starting with folk / bluegrass acoustic music and will move to rock Read More	11 Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 11 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Senior Resource Fair ~ free event hosted by several agencies 8:30 am Senior Resource Fair ~ free event hosted by several agencies @ First Baptist Church Sep 11 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Seniors are invited to attend this free event. Includes pancakes, prizes, music, resources and fun. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Talk to Remember: Light a Flame for Suicide Prevention coordinated by Howell County Suicide Prevention Network 5:00 pm A Talk to Remember: Light a Flame for Suicide Prevention coordinated by Howell County Suicide Prevention Network @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets West Plains Car Club Cruise-In 5:00 pm West Plains Car Club Cruise-In @ Autozone Sep 11 @ 5:00 pm Tickets All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 5 p.m. until “dark thirty.” Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 7:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix. Live Music ~ Delta Bruise 8:00 pm Live Music ~ Delta Bruise @ Shenanigans Sep 11 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Join us for Northeast Arkansas’s Delta Bruise at Shenanigans. Delta Bruise is a touring indie rock band with folk, blues, and early American rock n’ roll influences. They are known for their surreal lyricism, thick Read More	12 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 12 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Catchin’ Blessings Fishing Tournament 7:00 am Catchin’ Blessings Fishing Tournament @ Cranfield Campground Sep 12 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Call 573-347-5852 for information. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information. The Amelia Market 10:00 am The Amelia Market @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join the Amelia Network and OzSBI for the Amelia Market (previously the Business Women’s Expo)! Shop 40+ local women-owned businesses in Downtown West Plains. There’s something for everyone, from handmade and unique treasures, to professional Read More Annual Chicken BBQ 11:00 am Annual Chicken BBQ @ St. Mary's Church Sep 12 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets Racing 5:00 pm Racing @ Legit Speedway Park Sep 12 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information. Live Music ~ Hazard Pay & King Size: Music for the Soul (free concert) 7:00 pm Live Music ~ Hazard Pay & King Size: Music for the Soul (free concert) @ Avenue Theatre Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Free admission. King Size: Music for the Soul will also be appearing. Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 7:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix.
13 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 13 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Annual Chicken BBQ 11:00 am Annual Chicken BBQ @ St. Mary's Church Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 3:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix.	14 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 14 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 14 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 14 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. West Plains Photography Club 6:30 pm West Plains Photography Club Sep 14 @ 6:30 pm Tickets 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 Read More	15 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 15 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 15 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Walls Engraved Pottery” Presentation by Toney Aid hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center 6:00 pm “Walls Engraved Pottery” Presentation by Toney Aid hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center @ Garnett Library Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Toney received a master’s degree in art history in 1973 from the University of Missouri. In 1990 his friend Roy Hathcock, a member of the Cherokee Tribe who had published two volumes on Native American Read More Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 7:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix. West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686	16 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 16 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 16 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music ~ Gunshine 6:45 pm Live Music ~ Gunshine @ Shenanigans Sep 16 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Tickets Join us for a special WEDNESDAY Night show! Bringing Rock and Roll back from the Florida Panhandle, Gunshine lays down face-melting guitar solos, catchy riffs, soaring vocals and a lethal rhythm section which all come Read More	17 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 17 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 17 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ozarks Studies Symposium Opening Reception 5:30 pm Ozarks Studies Symposium Opening Reception @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets See additional information and full symposium schedule here. Sounds Downtown ~ Live Music The Downtown House Band & Molly Healy 6:00 pm Sounds Downtown ~ Live Music The Downtown House Band & Molly Healy @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Downtown House Band will open for Molly Healy. Free and open to all. Bring chairs for seating. Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 7:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix. Music Bingo 8:00 pm Music Bingo @ Shenanigans Sep 17 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Music Bingo is a modern twist on traditional bingo, replacing numbers with songs! Players mark off songs as they hear them, competing for prizes. So bring some friends, grab a drink and sing along to Read More	18 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 18 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 18 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 19th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium ~ Theme: “The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” hosted by MSU-West Plains 8:30 am 19th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium ~ Theme: “The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” hosted by MSU-West Plains @ West Plains Civic Center Magnolia Room Sep 18 @ 8:30 am Tickets See additional information and full symposium schedule here. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music ~ “Rock to Freedom” Featuring Southern Edge & Prowler hosted by Veteran Directed Care, Concert hosted by Ozark Independent Living 5:30 pm Live Music ~ “Rock to Freedom” Featuring Southern Edge & Prowler hosted by Veteran Directed Care, Concert hosted by Ozark Independent Living @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 18 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Ozark Independent Living’s Rock to Freedom Concert will feature two bands, Southern Edge; Prowler, a rejuvenated band from the 1980s; and local veteran Billy Wayne. Free admission but taking donations for local Veterans. Doors open Read More Trade Night (ahead of Card Show at Civic Center on September 19) 6:00 pm Trade Night (ahead of Card Show at Civic Center on September 19) @ Right Off the Bat Collectibles Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Live Music ~ “September Swing: A Journey Through Jazz” by MSU-West Plains University Jazz Ensemble 7:00 pm Live Music ~ “September Swing: A Journey Through Jazz” by MSU-West Plains University Jazz Ensemble @ Cass Hall Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Tickets The MSU-West Plains University Jazz Ensemble will present September Swing: A Journey through Jazz at Cass Hall on Friday, September 18, 2026. Cass Hall is located on the MSU-West Plains Campus at the intersection of Read More Live Music ~ Mountain Sprout 7:00 pm Live Music ~ Mountain Sprout @ The Yellow House Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Do you like Hillbilly music? We know you do. We are happy to announce we will be have our well traveled friends Mountain Sprout at the Yellow House. Get out your dancing feet and get Read More Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 7:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix. Live Music ~ Buster Clifton Davis 8:00 pm Live Music ~ Buster Clifton Davis @ Shenanigans Sep 18 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Americana Music from SW Missouri featuring a full band Open at 4pm Music at 8pm Artist Fee $12	19 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 19 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 7:00 am All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ American Legion Hall Sep 19 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price! “Understanding the Journey Home” Homeowner/Home Buyer Resource Day Hosted by So. Mo. Builders Assoc. 8:00 am “Understanding the Journey Home” Homeowner/Home Buyer Resource Day Hosted by So. Mo. Builders Assoc. @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator Sep 19 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Southern Missouri Builders Association is hosting a Resource Day for Homeowners/Home Buyers, and/or anyone considering housing decisions. This educational day is Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lunch will be served. Read More 19th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium ~ Theme: “The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” hosted by MSU-West Plains 8:30 am 19th Annual Ozarks Studies Symposium ~ Theme: “The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” hosted by MSU-West Plains @ West Plains Civic Center Magnolia Room Sep 19 @ 8:30 am Tickets See additional information and full symposium schedule here. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information. Southern Missouri Card Show 9:00 am Southern Missouri Card Show @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Free entry. Food available to purchase from Cosmic Cravings. Trade night 6 p.m. September 18 at Right Off the Bat Collectibles, 43 Court Square. “Sharks in the Water” Taxes, Long-Term Care, Lawyers & Probate ~ Free Educational Workshop by Ford Estate Planning & Elder Law 10:00 am “Sharks in the Water” Taxes, Long-Term Care, Lawyers & Probate ~ Free Educational Workshop by Ford Estate Planning & Elder Law @ University Extension Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Tickets Free event, but registration is required. Call 417-204-0076. Racing 5:00 pm Racing @ Legit Speedway Park Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information. Live Music ~ Broken Knuckle, Beast/God, & Mister Critter 7:00 pm Live Music ~ Broken Knuckle, Beast/God, & Mister Critter @ The Yellow House Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Pay what you can. Live Music ~ Hayefield and Sound Awake 7:00 pm Live Music ~ Hayefield and Sound Awake @ Shenanigans Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Join us for an evening of Arkansas Country-Core \| Dirtwave from Hayefield with support from Columbia, MO based Hard Rock, Sound Awake Doors at 4pmMusic at 7pmArtist Fee $12 Live Music ~ Parking Lot Party with The Northfork Starfish, Brandon Collins & Josh Kiser 7:00 pm Live Music ~ Parking Lot Party with The Northfork Starfish, Brandon Collins & Josh Kiser @ Little Hut Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets $15 cover charge, for ages 21 and up only. Brandon Collins 7-8 p.m. Northfork Starfish 8-10:30 p.m. From Nashville – Josh Kiser 10:30 p.m.-midnight Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 7:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix.
20 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 20 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse 3:00 pm Live Theater ~ “Animal Farm” by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 20 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Tickets at etix. Live Music ~ Mama Said String Band 6:00 pm Live Music ~ Mama Said String Band @ Shenanigans Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Louisville, KY based band bringing the sounds of bluegrass and americana – while blending folk, jazz, classical and everything in between. Open at noon Music at 6pm Artist Fee $12	21 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 21 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 21 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.	22 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 22 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 22 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686	23 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 23 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 23 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.	24 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 24 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 24 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains 8:00 am Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Read More Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival 7:00 pm Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Little Mania Wrestling 8:00 pm Little Mania Wrestling @ Country Nights Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Get Excited, The Biggest Midget Wrestling Show of all time is coming to West Plains, MO on Sept. 24th: these pint-sized powerhouses pack a punch! 🎟️ Tickets: https://avenueticket.com/event/west-plains 🔥 Ages: 18+ 🤼‍♂️ Watch as these Read More	25 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 25 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 25 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains 8:00 am Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains Sep 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Read More Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival 7:00 pm Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm Tickets	26 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 26 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot Sep 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information. 3rd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run 10:00 am 3rd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run @ Boys & Girls Club Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Tickets Join us for a day of riding, remembrance, and community at the 3rd Annual Chaz Coats Memorial Dice Run! Whether you’re on a motorcycle, in a Jeep, side-by-side, or classic car, we invite you to Read More Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival 2:00 pm Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park Sep 26 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Hoba Bluegrass on Facebook for more information. West Plains Car Club Cruise-In 4:00 pm West Plains Car Club Cruise-In @ Primo's Sep 26 @ 4:00 pm Tickets All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 4 p.m. until “dark thirty.” West Plains Community Homecoming hosted by West Plains Education Foundation 5:30 pm West Plains Community Homecoming hosted by West Plains Education Foundation @ West Plains Civic Center Sep 26 @ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets 🎉 ZIZZER COMMUNITY HOMECOMING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 🎉 Got questions about the upcoming Zizzer Community Homecoming? We’ve got answers! Check out everything you need to know below: 📍 Q: What is the date and time Read More Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival 7:00 pm Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association 42nd Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival @ HOBA Park Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Live Music ~ KC Ritz 7:30 pm Live Music ~ KC Ritz @ Country Nights Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm Tickets From organizers: Rock night! We love rock and roll.
27 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 27 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center.	28 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 28 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 28 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains 8:00 am Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains Sep 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Read More Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.	29 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 29 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 29 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains 8:00 am Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains Sep 29 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Read More Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 29 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Night of Broadway! by MSU-WP University Community Choir 7:00 pm A Night of Broadway! by MSU-WP University Community Choir @ First United Methodist Church Sep 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The MSU-West Plains University Community Choir will present A Night of Broadway in the sanctuary at West Plains First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. FUMC is located next to Melton Hall at Read More West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God Sep 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686	30 Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts Gallery Exhibit “Chuck Davis – Route 66 Turns 100” sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Civic Center Mezzanine Sep 30 all-day Tickets On display through October 8 during regular hours of operation of Civic Center. Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 7:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 30 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains 8:00 am Entries accepted for “Rags to Art: A Fiber Art Show” Hosted by Explore West Plains Sep 30 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Entries accepted at Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Art will be displayed at Dolly & Porter Days in Downtown West Plains on Oct. 2 & 3. See the Rags to Art: A Read More Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist 8:30 am Lee Copen ~ Featured Artist @ OzSBI Sep 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby 11:00 am Featured Artist ~ Garrett Melby @ The Grizzly Bite at the Grizzly Lofts Sep 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Art available for viewing during hours meals are served. M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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