2009-07-29T15:35:33-05:00

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK by: Neil Simon Presented by Gillioz Theatre and Poor Thespians Productions Co-directed by Kenneth Wilson and Kaci Wilhoit SYNOPSIS Barefoot in the Park," is a comedy that follows the lives of newlyweds Paul and Cori Bratter as they adjust to married life in a tiny apartment. The Bratters' marriage begins to collapse under the pressure of a five-flight walk-up, a skylight that leaks snow, an eccentric neighbor who must climb through their apartment to get to his, and Cori's misguided attempt to marry off her mother. SHOW TIMES Friday, July 24th @ 8pm Thursday, July 25th @ 8pm Sunday, July 26th @ 3pm Friday, July 31st @ 8pm Saturday, Aug. 1st @ 8pm Sunday, Aug. 2nd @ 3pm $5 General Admission Seating + applicable fees BOX OFFICE INFORMATION Phone Hours: Mon - Fri 10AM- 4PM CST Box Office open 1 hour prior to show start Call: (417) 863-9491 Order online: gillioz.ticketforce.com 325 Park Central East Springfield, MO 65806 Don't forget to bring a friend!

2009-07-29

2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00

2831 Gillioz Theatre Barefoot in the Park

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T20:00:00-06:00

2009-06-10T10:18:01-05:00

July 31-August 2, 2009 Springfield Little Theatre's SUMMER INSTITUTE presents DISNEY'S JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS. The jungle is jumpin' with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. This show is the second show in this summers, SUMMER INSTITUTE series. This musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like "The Bare Necessities," and "I Wan'na Be Like You." With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages. This show is a part of this summer's, SUMMER INSTITUTE series at the Historic Landers Theatre. With only FIVE performances, tickets will sell out fast! Friday, July 31 11:00am Friday, July 31 2:30pm Saturday, August 1 2:30pm Saturday, August 1 7:30pm Sunday, August 2 2:30pm Tickets are on sale now for $4.00 per seat. A discounted ticket price of $2.00 per seat is available for area school and summer camp groups. The Historic Landers Theatre is located at 311 E. Walnut Street. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 417.869.1334 or visit our website www.springfieldlittletheatre.org.

2009-06-10

2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00

2722 Springfield Little Theatre Disney's The Jungle Book, KIDS

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T14:30:00-06:00

2009-07-06T14:59:28-05:00

All tickets are on sale at a discount for this opening weekend only, July 10-12: Adults, Students & Seniors (55 and over) $15 each; Children (12 and under) $10 each. Our box office is open Tuesday-Friday, 12-5 PM, Saturday 2-5 PM, Sunday 12-2 PM and one hour prior to each evening performance. Call 417-831-8001 or stop in at 305 E Walnut St. Our box office is located in the theatre lobby on the 4th floor. Performances his opening weekend, Friday-Saturday-Sunday Directed by Gretchen Teague Featuring Ivy Adam, Devin Barney, Nicki Boldt, Bay Brown , Autumn Cole, Christian Cook, Brettany Demier, Paige Deraqowski, Katie Doughtery, Samantha Harris, Malia Hu, Quintin Huckabee, Anna Huskisson, Brandon Looney, Jake Rogers, Lauren Schriver, Alex Scranton, Micah Scroggins, Aubrey Smith, Alexa Snodgrass, Shawn Teague, Sky Thomas, Donny Trogdon, Sally Trtan and Aaron Weiss Two summers ago, the musical phenomenon of High School Musical exploded on the Vandivort stage. This summer, the regional premiere of Disney's High School Musical 2, a fun and fresh new stage version of the record breaking Disney Channel Original Movie hits the VCTheatre. School is out and Troy, Gabriella, and the rest of the Wildcats are spending the summer working at the Lava Springs Country Club which was founded by Ryan and Sharpay's family! With the club's annual talent show right around the corner, things begin to heat up as Troy agrees to sing with Sharpay. Will Troy and Gabriella realize that they're meant to be? Or is it already too late for them to sing one last song together? A Springfield area premiere. July 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-August 1 at 7:30 PM July 12, 19, 26 and August 2 at 2 PM Special discounted tickets for seating July 10-11-12: Adults/Seniors/Students: $15 Children 12 and under: $10 For seating July 16-Aug 2: Adults: $20 Seniors/Students: $17 Children 12 and under: $12 Student Rush $12 Meet the cast, following the Sunday matinee performance, July 12, for a lobby reception. The theatre and show staff will also be available to greet audience members over a cool drink and light snack.

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00

2762 Vandivort Center Theater HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00

2009-07-22T11:43:55-05:00

Outdoor Movies are a contemporary version of the drive-in theatre at a park on Springfield's founding site. Enjoy some of today's new release and pre-home release movies. It's a wonderful way for the family to enjoy summer nights. * Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, July 10 - August 29 * Time: Movies begin at dusk * Cost: FREE with ticket/family 4-Packs available at the Chesterfield and Doling Family Centers, Mediacom Ice Park, the Busch Municipal Building, and Mediacom Offices (1533 S. Enterprise). Admission without a free ticket is $5; children 5 years of age and under are always free. August 1 – “Iron Man” (PG-13)

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T00:00:00-06:00

2794 Founders Park Iron Man (Movie)

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T19:00:00-06:00

2009-07-22T14:50:29-05:00

The Skinny Improv will continue this Friday night at 7:30 for its award winning MainStage Show and on Saturday night at 7:30 with an additional Ten Spot show at 10pm. The Mainstage Show is $8 for students and $10 General Admission and the 10 pm shows are Roll the Dice. What ever number you roll on a 6 sided dice, that's what you pay. For more information call 417-831-5233 or visit <a href=http://www.theskinnyimprov.com>www.theskinnyimprov.com</a>

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00

2803 Skinny Improv Comedy Theatre Mainstage Show

2009-08-01

2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00

2009-07-29T15:35:57-05:00

2009-07-29

2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00

2832 Gillioz Theatre Barefoot in the Park

2009-08-02

2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00

2009-06-10T10:18:36-05:00

2009-06-10

2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00

2723 Springfield Little Theatre Disney's The Jungle Book, KIDS

2009-08-02

2000-01-01T14:30:00-06:00

2009-07-06T15:01:12-05:00

2009-08-02

2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00

2765 Vandivort Center Theater HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

2009-08-02

2000-01-01T14:00:00-06:00

2009-03-25T12:32:29-05:00

Mini Monet Monday regulars and first-timers will be thrilled to know that the Springfield Regional Arts Council is sponsoring a week-long Summer Camp for pre-schoolers with instructor Susan Flectcher. Fun explorations of the visual, literary and performing arts build your child's creativity, social and motor skills, and hands-on art activities geared toward the pre-school skill set are offered non-stop in this fun day camp program. Mini Monet Summer Camp August 10 - August 14 Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Cost: $40 per child Ages 4-6 Parents may register their children now by calling 417-862-ARTS(2787) or stop by The Creamery at 411 N. Sherman Parkway to register in person. The week ends with an open exhibtion of the week's work on display at The Creamery, August 14.

2009-08-03

2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00

2578 The Creamery Arts Center Deadline to Register: Mini Monet Summer Camp

2009-08-03

2000-01-01T10:00:00-06:00

2009-07-22T11:54:43-05:00

Continuing in it's third year, the Writing Workshop for Teens offers young writers the opportunity to flex their talents and explore areas of self-expression through their writing. Poetry, short-story, non-fiction, songwriting, and scriptwriting are all covered. Participation is free and open to the public, and no prior registration is required. The group meets in the Creamery Board room from 6:30 to 8 pm every Wednesday. Visit www.SpringfieldArts.org or call 417.862.(ARTS)2787 for more information.

2009-07-22

2000-01-01T00:00:00-06:00

2796 Creamery Arts Center Writing Workshop for Teens

2009-08-05

2000-01-01T18:30:00-06:00

2009-05-18T16:21:40-05:00

Aug 6th... Maple Park Cemetery - Grand Street On the south side of Grand, between Campbell st. and Jefferson st, lets meet at the gazebo. See this <a href=http://www.springfieldarts.org/press_releases/882>news release<a/> for the full 2009 S.P.A. Schedule <a href=http://www.springfieldarts.org/press_releases/882>Click here!</a> Basic information...we meet on Thursday mornings...around 10 am and paint till when ever...bring a sac lunch...take breaks have fun. I've put some of our favorite locations on the schedule twice, sometimes we get rained out and who wants to wait another year. Oh! we dont have an official rain out...too windy out...too hot out...too cold out...or the suns in my eyes out ;) For the first timers...We have no rules. Bring supplies and camera and sunscreen and bug spray and snacks and a good attitude:)

2009-08-06

2000-01-01T17:00:00-06:00

2656 Maple Park Cemetery Plein Air Paint Out

2009-08-06

2000-01-01T10:00:00-06:00

2009-07-28T10:19:33-05:00

2009-08-07

2000-01-01T11:00:00-06:00

2822 Founders Park The Tale of Despereaux (movie)

2009-08-07

2000-01-01T21:00:00-06:00

2009-07-29T15:25:05-05:00

Over eighty students from the Springfield Community Center will host a gallery opening titled “Things I Love” at The Creamery Arts Center, Friday, August 7 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., featuring work created during Arts in the Park Summer Workshops, a program of the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Arts in the Park Summer Workshops, developed for the children attending the Springfield Community Center at Berry School, kicked off in the summer of 2001. With funding through the Missouri Arts Council and the U.S. Department of Education, seven organizations collaborated to bring high quality arts programming to roughly 100 students throughout the summer including Springfield Ballet, Springfield Little Theatre, Springfield Regional Arts Council, Springfield Regional Opera, Springfield Symphony, the Claymobile and The Warrior Woman – Spoken Word Poetry. This summer will mark the eighth year of this successful program, which is held at the Creamery Arts Center in Jordan Valley Park. The public is invited to share in the creations of these students, including pottery, painting, costume design, film, photography, puppetry and performance art. The gallery will also be open on First Friday Art Walk from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, August 7. The exhibition will run through the month of August, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more information contact the Springfield Regional Arts Council at 417-862-2787(ARTS) or visit, www.SpringfieldArts.org.

2009-07-29

2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00

2827 The Creamery Arts Center Things I Love-Gallery Opening

2009-08-07

2000-01-01T13:00:00-06:00

2009-07-29T15:27:14-05:00

From hands-on group painting and live music at ArtWhole Studios, to original works, performance art and live ballet at The Creamery Arts Center, First Friday Art Walk is packed with summer fun in August. Join us 6-10 p.m. Aug. 7 in 22 participating galleries. Among the highlights: • ArtWhole Studios offers studio owner Chet Burgtorf’s new photography series Colors of the Caribbean, plus new works by artists Scott Green, Sarah E. Splitter and Allen J. Miller. Participate in a group painting, and enjoy music by Moonhoney and appetizers by Twilight Grille. • Bodhi Salon & Spa welcomes photographer Carmelita “Carmi” DeLeon, who got her start shooting collegiate sports and now does everything from portraiture to commercial work. • The Creamery Arts Center presents Opening an Art Gallery – Arts in the Park Exhibition, featuring the work of young artists from the Springfield Community Center with a special guest appearance by the Springfield Ballet. • Elite PhotoArt features Artist Gary Adamson, a painter and caricaturist, and Photography by Edward Biamonte, best known as head photographer and photo editor for 417 Magazine. • Fresh Gallery presents Painter Ann Meese and Jewelry Artist Elaine Willig. • Global Fayre presents Baskets of Botswana, featuring museum-quality baskets hand-woven by the women of the Beyei and Hambukushu tribes in northern Botswana, plus a Kiva Awareness Evening on the Kiva micro lending program that aids entrepreneurs and alleviates poverty worldwide. • Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building features Artist David Cogorno, a sculptor whose work “is a study of our interactions with spaces (and within them).” • Randy Bacon Gallery shares the deeply moving experiences of grieving families in the Lost & Found Photo Exhibit. For parents who want to attend Art Walk but think they can’t afford child care, think again! Family Art Night at the Downtown Y offers child care for ages 3 months to 12 years, 6:30-9 p.m. every First Friday for only $10 per child. Kids enjoy healthy activities and snacks, story time and a hands-on art project to take home. The Aug. 7 arts activity is Rainbow Fish. Call (417) 862-8962, ext. 149 for information or to preregister. Full details of the Aug. 7 Art Walk appear in the August Gallery Guide at ffaw.org.

2009-07-29

2000-01-01T16:00:00-06:00

2828 Downtown Springfield First Friday Art Walk

2009-08-07

2000-01-01T18:00:00-06:00

2009-07-22T14:50:57-05:00

2009-07-22

2000-01-01T15:00:00-06:00

2804 Skinny Improv Comedy Theatre Mainstage Show

2009-08-07

2000-01-01T19:30:00-06:00