EVENTS
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World Wars and the Ozarks is the topic for the fourth installment of “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains.
More about McCollom
This topic will be facilitated by MSU-WP Associate Professor Dr. Jason McCollom. In addition to teaching history on campus, Dr. McCollom is actively involved in preserving Ozarks history as a member of the steering committee for OHRC and directs the annual Ozarks Symposium, an annual gathering of scholars and community members dedicated to regional history. In 2015, Dr. McCollom was hired as an Assistant Professor of History, granted tenure in 2019 and then promoted to Associate Professor in 2020.
In 2025, McCollom received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. In May of this year, he received the 2026 Missouri State University Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. Also, during the 2025-26 academic year, McCollom served as co-chair for the MSU-WP Strategic Planning Committee.
More about the Conversation Series
The conversations in this series will feature different eras of history that transformed America, and they will be facilitated by OHRC supporters and board members. Attendees will be invited to share stories and thoughts about how the Ozarks are part of the American tapestry. Tools and resources of the OHRC will be highlighted as components to preserve the cultural distinctions of the Ozarks.
The final topic planned in this conversation series is titled, “Modernity and the Ozarks” presented by Carol Silvey in August.
For more information about this event, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
Visit WP.MissouriState.edu/Ozarks for more information about OHRC news and upcoming events.
https://justinpayneandco.bandcamp.com/
https://bnds.us/315k2j
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $7
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
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.
All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 4 p.m. until “dark thirty.”
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Jackson Martin & The Backroads is coming back to play at Shenanigans in our new location downtown. This talented rock group plays originals and covers hailing from SW Missouri. Incredibly talented group here you won’t want to miss!
Open at noon
Music starts at 8pm
Artist Fee $12
A rip-roarin’ country comedy from the mind of Mike Horberg is coming to the West Plains Civic Center July 10 – 26! Reserve your tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/37246/west-plains-civic-center-theater or call the Box Office at 417-256-8087
Music at 3pm
Artist Fee $12
Auditions for West Plains Playhouse’s Animal Farm directed by Jon Guilbert Jr. are coming July 27 and 28 at 6PM to the West Plains Civic Center! 🐖
Sign up here.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to sign up! Cast size is 6 to 12 any gender and expandable. If you are new to acting or the area, this will be a great opportunity to get onstage with West Plains’ theatre group. 👏
Rehearsals are August 3 – September 10 every Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 5:30PM – 9PM at the West Plains Civic Center. Tech Week rehearsals leading up to shows may run longer.
Performances are September 11 – 20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
“All Animals Are Created Equal, But…”
Auditions for West Plains Playhouse’s Animal Farm directed by Jon Guilbert Jr. are coming July 27 and 28 at 6PM to the West Plains Civic Center! 🐖
Sign up here.
Ages 12 and up are welcome to sign up! Cast size is 6 to 12 any gender and expandable. If you are new to acting or the area, this will be a great opportunity to get onstage with West Plains’ theatre group. 👏
Rehearsals are August 3 – September 10 every Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 5:30PM – 9PM at the West Plains Civic Center. Tech Week rehearsals leading up to shows may run longer.
Performances are September 11 – 20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
“All Animals Are Created Equal, But…”
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
🚗💙 Parents of Teen Drivers — This One’s for You! 💙🚗
Is your teen getting ready to drive or recently earned their permit? Join us for Safe Driving 101 for Parents & Teens and learn everything you need to know about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. This FREE program will cover driving rules, restrictions, safety tips, and practical guidance to help teens become safe, responsible drivers. Parents will also gain valuable information and confidence to support their teen behind the wheel.
Link to register here.
Seats are limited, so be sure to register!
☎️ Questions? Call Dawn at 417-256-7078
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
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. It is on the Northwest side of the building, we have played there before. Classic Country, Classic Rock and a lot of favorites. Two step, Line Dance, cha-cha and a waltz or two. Come and join us for a fun dance and a good time with friends, family friendly event.
* $6.00 per person to get into the dance
* 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
No alcohol. We will have bottled water for $1.00 a bottle
Dates scheduled:
Saturday, June 27th
Friday, July 10th
Friday, July 31st
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.
Meet at Johnny Hatchet’s Axe Throwing & Coffee House at 9:15am. Clean-up from 9:30-11:30am. Bring gloves!
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
See Floating Sound Bath WP City Pool Facebook event for ticket information.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
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
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.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
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.
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
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $7
All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 5 p.m. until “dark thirty.”
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
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!
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.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $15
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
The Downtown House Band will open for Preston Ary. Free and open to all. Bring chairs for seating.
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $7
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12
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.
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
The Filthy Heathens came together during the chaos of the pandemic, brought together by a shared instinct to play loud, honest music with no safety net. What began with the chemistry between Bronson Hetzer, Ryan Palcic, and “Captain” Craig Bishop, took shape fast when guitarists Cody Doench and Dawson Stepp joined the fold. Five members. No brakes.
Blending Southern grit with alt-edge, classic country with hard rock, their sound defies easy classification. It’s rich, raw, and rooted in something deeper than genre. This is music you can’t quite label — and that’s the point. Inspired by legends like Skynyrd and Waylon, with a nod to modern acts like Blackberry Smoke and The Steel Woods, their songs are road-tested, unapologetic, and built to be felt.
Known for high-octane live shows and a rapidly growing fanbase, The Filthy Heathens have been hitting stages across the country with relentless momentum. One gig at a time, they’re building something real — and it’s catching on. Live, the band goes full throttle, and so do their crowds. Every performance is designed to pull you away from your phone and drop you straight into the moment.
Their debut EP Etheridge dropped in May 2025, led by the singles “Tupelo Sun” and “Devils Like Me.” In February 2026, the band will release The Muscle Shoals Session, a raw, live-recorded EP captured at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio — a room that helped shape the very music that inspired them. With no frills and no filters, the recordings reflect exactly who they are on stage.
The fuse is lit and the momentum keeps building. The Filthy Heathens will return to the studio in April 2026 to continue pushing forward — louder, tighter, and more dialed-in than ever.
tickets:https://shenanigansmo.com/event/6500532/756526445/the-filthy-heathens?fbclid=IwY2xjawRwQjxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4WXVmRDlzMXRRbFJXdnNWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgUGORrV3ZMgRG-q0lFf43ZLbEr2exUA46IV71C5cdLQNuuSL8Wt3g-T2uws_aem_swZqOKPvkgpPS0BFc73sFg
Music at 3pm
Artist Fee $7
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
july 16-18
The Bridge Church, 10105 S. 63 Highway
live music
5 Luster Arcade, DowntownVisit Shenanigans MO Facebook page for full line up of music events