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  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-01-29T16:13:37-06:00</created-at>
    <description>Wednesdays, April 23 &#8211; May 7&lt;br&gt;
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.&lt;br&gt;
Instructors: Carol Chappell and Joan Gentry&lt;br&gt;
Cost: $50, including supplies&lt;br&gt;
Ages: Adults, 18 and over&lt;br&gt;
</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-30</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T21:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1319</id>
    <location>The Creamery Arts Center</location>
    <name>Walk on Art:  Fantastic Floor Cloths</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-04-30</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T18:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-28T15:16:55-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;Wishbone Dance Theatre presents Firehouse Danice Workshop, a creative adventure for adults of all ages and levels of experience with Tracy Maxfield and Polly Brandman-Hughes and music by Ray Castrey.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Session I: Wednesdays April 30-May 28, 10:00-11:30 AM.&lt;br/&gt;$100&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Firehouse on Commercial Street.&lt;br/&gt;201 E. Commercial St.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For information call 417-860-0648 or 417-894-8757.&lt;br/&gt;</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-28</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1461</id>
    <location>Firehouse on Commercial Street</location>
    <name>Firehouse Dance Workshop</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-04-30</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T10:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2007-09-06T14:28:48-05:00</created-at>
    <description>For more information contact 417.864-6683 or visit http://www.springfieldmosymphony.org/</description>
    <end-date type="date"></end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime"></end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">970</id>
    <location>Borders Books and Music</location>
    <name>Coffee and Classics</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-04-30</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T17:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2007-09-06T15:43:37-05:00</created-at>
    <description>For more information contact 417.836.4400</description>
    <end-date type="date"></end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime"></end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1037</id>
    <location>MSU, Coger Theatre</location>
    <name>Spring Dance Concert</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-01</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2007-09-06T15:46:23-05:00</created-at>
    <description>Morgan and the Falcon Prince. For more information contact  417.873.7879</description>
    <end-date type="date"></end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime"></end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1041</id>
    <location>Drury, Wilhoit Theatre</location>
    <name>Children's Show</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-01</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-15T14:15:20-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;Will Jack, the eccentric painter, kill Vincent, his flamboyant art dealer?   Will Annie, Jack&#8217;s reluctant wife, help her husband? Or, is something else going on?
Try to solve the mystery in ART OF MURDER, by Joe DiPietro, directed by Shawn Teague, featuring Nicole Boldt, David Logan, Dawn McClain and Clancy Parks.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Performances: May 1-3, 8-10 at 7:30 PM, May 4 &amp; 11 at 2 PM &lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Tickets: PREVIEW May 1: all seats $10, Friday and Saturday Evenings: $18 Adult,$16 Student/Senior. Thursday Evenings and Sunday Matinees: $16 Adult, $14 Student/Senior. Group Rates Available for 12 or more. Student Rush Tickets $8 (if seats are available) 30 minutes before each performance, with I.D. Tickets go on sale April 15, 2008. All prices include 7.1% sales tax and a $1 theatre renovation fee. A $2 handling charge is added to all mail orders.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The theatre is located at 305 E. Walnut Street, 4th floor, in downtown Springfield MO. Call 417-831-8001 (out of town 888-452-0930) for tickets or more information. Tickets may be purchased over the phone, using a credit card or in person, at our box office.&lt;br/&gt;</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-15</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1404</id>
    <location>Vandivort Center Theatre</location>
    <name>Art of Murder</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-01</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-24T15:33:58-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;The Limeliters, one of the true legendary American folk music groups, are performing a benefit concert at the Gillioz Theatre Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.  Proceeds will aid the theatre in its restoration. Known for great harmony, humor and contemporary satire, The Limeliters present a very entertaining show that will showcase the wonderful acoustics of the Gillioz Theatre. Tickets are now available at the Gillioz Theatre box office ($25 general admission; $20 student/senior).&lt;br/&gt;     

&lt;br/&gt;To purchase tickets, call Gillioz Theatre box office at (417) 863-9491. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 10am-2pm or 1 hour prior to event.  For more information on the Limeliters or the historic Gillioz Theatre, contact Adela Generally, House Manager for the Gillioz Theatre at (417) 863-7843 or visit www.gillioz.org.&lt;br/&gt; 

</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-24</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1459</id>
    <location>Gillioz Theatre</location>
    <name>Limeliters</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-01</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2007-09-06T15:43:59-05:00</created-at>
    <description>For more information contact 417.836.4400</description>
    <end-date type="date"></end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime"></end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1038</id>
    <location>MSU, Coger Theatre</location>
    <name>Spring Dance Concert</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2007-09-06T15:47:15-05:00</created-at>
    <description>Morgan and the Falcon Prince. For more information contact  417.873.7879</description>
    <end-date type="date"></end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime"></end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1042</id>
    <location>Drury, Wilhoit Theatre</location>
    <name>Children's Show</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-08T10:58:42-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;The public is invited to an opening reception for the Arts Rolla "Open Art
Show" on Friday, May 2 from 5 PM to 7 PM at The Centre, Rolla&#185;s Health and
Recreation Complex, located at 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.  The opening
reception will provide the community with the opportunity to meet the
artists and view original artwork created by regional artists.  The exhibit
will remain on display during the month of May.  The event is free and open
to the public.&lt;br/&gt; 
&lt;br/&gt;For more information about Arts Rolla events, we invite you to call the Arts
Rolla office at 573 364-5539 or to visit our website at www.artsrolla.org.&lt;br/&gt;
</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-08</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1398</id>
    <location>The Centre, Rolla's Health and Recreation Complex</location>
    <name>Arts Rolla Open Art Show</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T17:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-08T11:01:37-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;The public is invited to enjoy an evening of creative writing facilitated by
Dr. Nicholas Knight. Dr. Knight&#185;s creative writing students will share a
portion of the work they have created while taking Dr. Knight's class, with
the public beginning at 7 PM on May 2 at The Centre, Rolla's Health and
Recreation Complex, located at 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.  A reception will
be held immediately following the readings.   The event is free and open to
the public.&lt;br/&gt; 
 
 
&lt;br/&gt;For more information about Arts Rolla events, we invite you to call the Arts
Rolla office at 573 364-5539 or to visit our website at www.artsrolla.org.&lt;br/&gt;
</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-08</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1399</id>
    <location>The Centre, Rolla's Health and Recreation Complex</location>
    <name>Arts Rolla Works of Creative Writers</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-15T14:15:56-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;Will Jack, the eccentric painter, kill Vincent, his flamboyant art dealer?   Will Annie, Jack&#8217;s reluctant wife, help her husband? Or, is something else going on?
Try to solve the mystery in ART OF MURDER, by Joe DiPietro, directed by Shawn Teague, featuring Nicole Boldt, David Logan, Dawn McClain and Clancy Parks.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Performances: May 1-3, 8-10 at 7:30 PM, May 4 &amp; 11 at 2 PM &lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;Plan to attend the Friday night, May 2 opening of ART OF MURDER and stay for lobby reception, following the performance. Meet the cast and production staff and enjoy light refreshments.&lt;br/&gt;

&lt;br/&gt;Tickets: PREVIEW May 1: all seats $10, Friday and Saturday Evenings: $18 Adult,$16 Student/Senior. Thursday Evenings and Sunday Matinees: $16 Adult, $14 Student/Senior. Group Rates Available for 12 or more. Student Rush Tickets $8 (if seats are available) 30 minutes before each performance, with I.D. Tickets go on sale April 15, 2008. All prices include 7.1% sales tax and a $1 theatre renovation fee. A $2 handling charge is added to all mail orders.&lt;br/&gt;
&lt;br/&gt;The theatre is located at 305 E. Walnut Street, 4th floor, in downtown Springfield MO. Call 417-831-8001 (out of town 888-452-0930) for tickets or more information. Tickets may be purchased over the phone, using a credit card or in person, at our box office.&lt;br/&gt;</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-15</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1405</id>
    <location>Vandivort Center Theatre</location>
    <name>Art of Murder</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2007-08-30T16:31:35-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;Springfield Little Theatre is proud to present Area Premier of Jonathan Larson&#8217;s Tick, Tick&#8230;Boom!, May 2-18,at the historic Landers Theater, 311 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tick, Tick&#8230;Boom!  is Larson&#8217;s autobiographical tale of a young composer about to turn 30 and falling into oblivion.  His girlfriend wants to get married, (TICK), his best friend is making big bucks (TICK) yet Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical.  The show takes you on the playwright/composer&#8217;s journey that led to the Broadway blockbuster, RENT.  Everyone, regardless of age, will love this youthful, endearing and thoughtful piece which embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life&#8217;s most difficult challenges.&lt;br/&gt;

 
&lt;br/&gt;For tickets or more information contact (417)869.1334 x4 or visit http://www.landerstheatre.org/&lt;br/&gt;</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-07</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T13:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">900</id>
    <location>Landers Theatre</location>
    <name>Tick, Tick...BOOM!</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-15T14:23:20-05:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;In conjunction with Artsfest, the Springfield Sister Cities Association and American Family Insurance present ArtsFiesta!, a Cinco de Mayo celebration of Mexican art, culture and music with an authentic Mariachi band from Springfield&#8217;s sister city, Tlaquepaque, Mexico. ArtsFiesta! will be held Friday, May 2, 2008 from 6 to 10 p.m., in Founders Park in Downtown Springfield. Gate admission is $3; children 10 and under free.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For more information contact Erin Lurvey, Festival Manager, at 773-2757 or the Arts Council at 862-2787.&lt;br/&gt; 
</description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-04-15</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1412</id>
    <location>Founders Park</location>
    <name>ArtsFiesta!</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T18:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
  <event>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-01-08T10:18:00-06:00</created-at>
    <description>&lt;br/&gt;The Creamery&#8217;s May 2nd ARTalks, from 6 to 7pm, will feature Paula Turney Brewer talking about her art career and various graphite techniques she uses.     Anne Meese and several of the regional art teachers will share a glimpse into the life of an art teacher and what tools they use to motivate youngsters in the direction of the arts.&lt;br/&gt;

&lt;br/&gt;The Arts Council offers lectures on timely Arts topics from 6:00-7:00pm in the Creamery Board Room on First Fridays.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Free and open to the public.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Call (417)862-ARTS for more information.&lt;br/&gt; </description>
    <end-date type="date">2008-01-08</end-date>
    <end-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00</end-time>
    <group-id type="integer">25</group-id>
    <id type="integer">1192</id>
    <location>Creamery Arts Center</location>
    <name>ARTalks</name>
    <start-date type="date">2008-05-02</start-date>
    <start-time type="datetime">2000-01-01T18:00:00-06:00</start-time>
    <update-at type="datetime"></update-at>
    <user-id type="integer">1</user-id>
  </event>
</events>
