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Dawn Larsen
OHRC to host ‘Songs of the Ozarks’ presentation March 25
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains will host a special presentation, “Songs of the Ozarks,” featuring storyteller and singer-songwriter Dawn Larsen at 6 p.m. March 25, at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. in West Plains.  more
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H.S. Speech and Debate camp set for June
Students who will be freshmen in fall 2025 at West Plains High School and who are interested in learning more about the Speech and Debate program at the school are invited to a free summer camp. more
Arts council calls for submissions from art teachers for May showing
The West Plains Council on the Arts has issued a call for submissions for its juried 2-D and 3-D exhibit for Current and Retired Art Teachers, to be displayed from May 17 through June 21 in the gallery in the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more
West Plains Underground is a music promotion collective founded by West Plains residents, from left, Todd Goolsby, Brian Valbert, Eric Jacobs and Christopher Deleon.
West Plains Underground sets out to lift up local musicians
On Feb. 26, 2023, local residents Christopher Deleon, 40, Eric Jacobs, 46, and Brian Valbert, 26, founded West Plains Underground, an Ozarks-based music promotion collective, to bolster the music scene in West Plains. more
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The Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight St. in West Plains, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024. It serves as a venue for art shows, comedy nights, musical performances and pop-up kitchens, endeavoring to foster a culture supportive of a variety of art forms.
Yellow House offers artists a space to connect with community
The Yellow House Community Arts Center founded in 1994 by Dr. Ken Shafer, is a local staple and proud supporter of the fine arts. Larry and Nanette Weaver initially ran the house at 209 W. Trish Knight St. in West Plains as a restaurant with space for musical performances and a dance studio in the old garage. more
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A production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" is running today through Sunday at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis Street. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children and may be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling the civic center box office at 417-256-8087. Show times are 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. The musical is presented by the West Plains Playhouse. The cast, front row from left: ZiaRyah Young, Savannah Williams, Ellie Craig, Josiah Loukota, Sarah Maendel, Joel Maendel, Paul Sander, Macy Wickins, Beatrice Smith, Jocelyn Perez, Lilly Recob, Grace Loukota and Ezra Mucklestone. Second row: Pam Brothers, Cyrus Mucklestone, Arah Craig, Sam Johnson, Abrielle Vandenbulcke, Sylvia Fleming, Bonnie Jeter, Suzanna Kimes, Tray Whitsell, Jay Wright, Andy Hensley, Jimmy Thayer, Allie Whitsell, Jon Guilbert and Chloe Stephens. Third row: Gideon Mucklestone, Shanda Engelhardt, Sevryn Johnson, Emmy Mitchell, Jariden Loukota, Amy Maendel, Becky Maendel, Boaz Mucklestone, Charlotte Ellsworth, Timothie Burgess, Maxine Clinton, Lindsey Keaton, Leah Stephens, Zoey Stevens, Philex Thomas and Levi Mucklestone. Anna Craig and Angelyna Vega are also part of the cast.
‘Cinderella’ takes the civic center stage for final weekend
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Isaac Harrison, at the mic, is a local rapper resisting labels. He performs with his band as IMH, which includes Camden Roberts on drums in the background, bassist LJ Temple, right, and lead guitarist Dru Drapler. IMH takes the Avenue Theatre stage at 4 p.m. today.
Homegrown music act IMH takes Avenue stage today
It’s not uncommon for even small towns to produce one or two self-made artists, but true star quality is rare. Isaac Miles Harrison (who goes by IMH, an acronym for his initials) is one of those stars. more
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'Gossiping chicken' gourd painting workshops set for next week
The West Plains Council on the Arts will host two "gossiping chicken" gourd painting workshops from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Dogwood rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The cost of the workshop is $35, all supplies included. more
The Last Supper, as interpreted by artist Johnnie Lee Fullington of West Plains, right, was sold to Robert F. Stroud, Jr., of Mtn. View, during Fullington's art show reception Thursday at The Frame Shop and Gallery, 403 Washington Ave. in West Plains. His work is scheduled to be on display through the end of January.
In first solo show, ‘Artist Known as Johnnie’ sells several paintings, including a commission
With a wall of paintings on display, Johnnie Lee Fullington, 31, West Plains, conducted a show and sale during his art show reception Thursday at the Frame Shop and Gallery, 403 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The event was Fullington's first solo exhibition.  more
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Featured in the 2024 Quilt and Fiber Arts show at the Harlin Museum were this crocheted cardigan, left, and woven tunic. The museum, 405 Worcester St., is accepting entries to this year’s show through Sunday. The entry fee per item is $10.
Harlin taking entries for annual Quilt & Fiber Arts Show
The Harlin Museum is taking entries through Sunday for its upcoming annual Quilt and Fiber Arts Show. Museum officials remind everyone the event celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of quilters and other artisans from near and far. more
Lee Copen to lead colored pencil workshop in March
The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a “color-in” colored pencil workshop led by artist Lee Copen from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8 in the Walnut Room at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis Street. more
The Artist Known as Johnnie, of West Plains, works on his version of “The Last Supper.” The piece is part of his exhibit on display through January at the Frame Shop & Gallery, 403 Washington Ave.
The Artist Known as Johnnie featured in Frame Shop exhibit
An ongoing exhibit at the Frame Shop & Gallery features artworks by The Artist Known as Johnnie through January. more
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Arts council accepting Gatewood fine arts scholarship applications
The West Plains Council on the Arts, in cooperation with the Gatewood Family, has established a scholarship to encourage students of the highest caliber to enter a career in the fine arts, with special emphasis on arts education. more
Porch Mud members, from left: Miya Carroll, Jo Packwood and Adrian Fleetwood.
Up-and-coming band Porch Mud sets out to be a beacon
Southern Missouri's musical landscape is saturated with run-of-the-mill country, gospel and bluegrass. And while these genres are all quite enjoyable, sometimes it’s nice to shake things up a little — which is precisely what Porch Mud, an up-and-coming local band, is doing.  more
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Sweet treats, gingerbread, and toys were the adornments along "Candy Cane Lane,” in the preschool through second grade hall at Glenwood Elementary School. Doors and classroom windows were made to look like the entrances and windows to gingerbread houses, adding to the fun. From left are students Jason Baldridge, Haiven Pace, Kady Toten, Noah Ramos and Sophia Woodworth.
Glenwood School hallways take on festive flair
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Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra year-end performance is Dec. 29
The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will present its last concert of the year, “Wrapping Up Christmas,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 29 at the historic Star Theatre in Willow Springs. more
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