The Nutcracker Children’s Workshop
Immerse young boys and girls ages 3-8 in an afternoon of holiday fun and dance! They will learn roles from the ballet, complete crafts, play games, hear a synopsis of the ballet story and enjoy a performance from a surprise guest in the upcoming Springfield Ballet production of The Nutcracker. This enriching ballet introduction requires […]
Free Boys Workshop
Join Springfield Ballet for a free fun-filled dance workshop just for the guys! Young men ages 7-12 will experience dance movement and conditioning exercises that improve balance, coordination, agility and strength. The connection between increased athleticism and dance movement will be explored. No dance experience is necessary but spots are limited.
Open Auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker, ages 11+ en pointe
Open auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be held on August 27, 2026 for en pointe students ages 11+ at The Creamery Arts Center. All students who audition must be enrolled in one or more dance classes, not necessarily at Springfield Ballet, and be age five by August 1, 2026. Performances of Springfield Ballet’s […]
Open Auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker, ages 5-9 & 10+ not en pointe
Open auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be held on August 29, 2026, for ages 5-9 and 10+ not en pointe students at The Creamery Arts Center. All students who audition must be enrolled in one or more dance classes, not necessarily at Springfield Ballet, and be age five by August 1, 2026. Performances […]
Bookmarx Expansion Grand Opening PARTY
Bookmarx is beyond excited to invite everyone to check out our new expanded Bookmarx! On July 24 at 5:00 pm, we will be having Ms Cyrano CUT THE RIBBON to open up the other side. Dress up! To celebrate, we are having a literary costume party! Dress like your favorite author or character! Bring a […]
Bookmarx July Book Club: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Bookmarx July book club will be discussing Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel “Yesteryear”. Join us on Thursday July 30 at 7:00 pm for a lively discussion in The Footnote (our new performance and discussion space inside Bookmarx)! We’ll have traditional book club snacks and drinks as we talk tradwives, influencers, and hauling firewood. New copies […]
Call for Artists – Moon City Fall Festival – October 3, 2026
Call for Artists! Be part of the Moon City Fall Festival at Historic Lafayette Park (202 E Atlantic St, Springfield, MO) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 10am–4pm! We’re inviting artists and makers to showcase their handmade, original work at this vibrant community celebration in Springfield’s oldest park. From fine art to crafts, this is […]
The Life I Choose: Portraits & Films by Randy Bacon
Abilities First invites the public to experience The Life I Choose, a portrait, film and storytelling exhibit opening Saturday, July 11, at C-Art Gallery on Commercial Street. Created in partnership with humanitarian portrait photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon, The Life I Choose shares 15 stories of people from Greene County through black-and-white portraits, personal narratives […]
Author Talk: Devin Thomas O’Shea Discussing “The Veiled Prophet”
Devin Thomas O’Shea will be discussing his new nonfiction book “The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis” at Bookmarx on Saturday July 31 at 7:00 PM. We will have copies available for purchase and signing. Book description: “Devin Thomas O’Shea’s The Veiled Prophet is the definitive history of the […]
CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS 2027
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection presents approximately 12 exhibitions throughout the year in our Art Center Gallery. The program presents a diverse range of creative approaches, mediums, and backgrounds in artists. The Southern Missouri Arts Connection began in 2014. It has been in its current location on Downing Street in Hollister, MO historic district since […]