The Gillioz Theatre keeps bringin’ them in: top artists and acts that draw crowds to the historic theater in downtown Springfield.

Here’s a sample of upcoming events:

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The 13^th Annual Ozark Greenways Adventure Race returns to the Ozarks Saturday, May 12. This year’s multisport race is coming to our own backyard, headquartering out of Ozark Greenways’ Willard Trailhead on the Frisco Highline Trail.

 The Adventure Race offers a short-course (3-4 hours) or a long course (6-10 hours) for two- or four-person teams competing together in mountain biking, running, canoeing, orienteering and more. The real adventure is in the itinerary and race distances, kept secret until the morning of the race.

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Ozarks Public Television and Mercy Children’s Hospital are excited to announce plans to celebrate Read Across America in southwest Missouri.

The feature event is the OPT/Mercy Children’s Hospital Read Across America Seuss Science Day at Discovery Center of Springfield on Saturday, February 25th with a visit from the Cat in the Hat himself!  

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Tickets are on sale for the Steven Curtis Chapman concert at 7 p.m. March 4 at the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield. The “Songs & Stories” tour also includes performances by Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson.

After performing in front of sold out crowds across the country, the Show HOPE sponsored tour continues to be in high demand and as a result Chapman has continued with a spring leg of the intimate tour.

During this unique writer’s night, Chapman performs songs from his latest album re:creation and more, including his most recent No. 1 and just 2012 GRAMMY nominated hit ”Do Everything.” Chapman also opens up about the stories that inspired him to write the songs that have impacted lives around the world.

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The American Taekwondo Association will have its first Region 115 tournament of the year on Feb. 25 at the Expo Center in Springfield.

More than 900 competitors are expected to participate in the Downtown Springfield Regional Tournament that includes a full-day lineup of competition. For a complete schedule, visit http://prosserata.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Schedule.pdf.

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Registration is now open to participate in the 32nd Annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade will be held on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th. Parade judges will vote on the “best of” in several categories and award prizes to the top entries.

Greene County Commissioner Roseann Bentley will preside over the parade as the 2012 Grand Marshal.

The day’s festivities will also include the 2nd Annual Irish Pet Contest.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration Events Schedule

• 12:00 - Food booths & vendors open at the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Plaza on Commercial Street. Parade floats, groups and other participants begin forming a line at Benton Avenue & Commercial Street.
• 12:30 - Irish Pet Contest takes place at Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Plaza on Commercial Street.
• 2:00 - Parade begins with Grand Marshal
• 4:00 - Parade disbands downtown at South Avenue and Elm St.
• 4:30 - Celebration continues with the Awards Ceremony at Patton Alley Pub, 313 South Patton Alley

Registration is easy and free! Visit www.springfieldstpatsparade.org to sign up to participate in the parade or the Irish Pet Contest.

The Titanic Museum Attractions are hosting “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to Titanic,” on Saturday, April 14, the 100th anniversary of the night the ship struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
 
The only place in the United States where guests can attend a formal tribute is at one of the Titanic Museum Attractions. Musical performances, historic ceremonies and appearances by actual descendants of Titanic’s passengers and crew will highlight the production honoring the 2,208 people aboard the ship.

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The first sign of spring in our area isn’t tulips, robins or the start of baseball. It’s that favorite seasonal tradition: The Trading Hands Kids Sale, scheduled at 9am March 22-24 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex in Springfield MO.

There is no admission charge for the sale and there is ample free parking. Parents and grandparents know how difficult it is to find quality children’s items at reasonable prices. Seasonal children’s consignment sales like Trading Hands Kids Sale, are a growing trend throughout the country.

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The Springfield Cardinals would like to wish the best of luck to Drury University and Operation: Overflow the “O” as the Panthers attempt to set an all-time attendance record for basketball at the O’Reilly Family Event Center Saturday.

Drury will be hosting a number of events on campus beginning at 11:30 a,m. as the Drury Alumni take on the Greek All-Stars followed by a tailgate on the plaza at 1 p.m.

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The U.K.’s famed The Telegraph newspaper hosts an annual competition for the “Best of British” throughout the world. The awards are designed to find and reward the best of the U.K., wherever it is.

In the 2012 competition, Farmers Gastropub was named best restaurant. There are a total of seven categories awarded. Of the 2012 winners, only three were in the United States. Other winners hailed from Abu Dhabi, Canada, China, and Dubai in categories such as best shop and best sporting club.

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