Tag: Downtown
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The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) is sponsoring the 4th annual “Dinner and a Movie” event. Customers who come downtown for dinner will be able to purchase movie tickets for $5 each (up to a savings of 47% per adult movie ticket) at the participating restaurant with purchase of an entrée.
With only one month left of the special deal, DSA is suggesting possible combinations of restaurants and movies to see downtown.
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The Ozarks Stream and Fountain at Jordan Valley Park, 735 E. Trafficway, is now operational, after being down for unexpected maintenance with the system’s chlorination system.
The Fountain runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily for 30 minutes at the beginning of each hour, seven days a week. It will be on continuously during the lunch hour from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The stream runs continuously. Both features’ schedules may vary for park rentals, community events or maintenance.
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As “The Middle of Everywhere,” Springfield is the perfect location for festivals of all sorts. This fall, Springfield will host festivals celebrating everything from blues to literature. If you’re looking for a fun celebration this fall, mark your calendar for these upcoming festivals:
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The Greater Springfield Farmers Market and the Urban Districts Alliance have partnered to bring a new Thursday night market to Jubilee Park.The market will be held from 3:30 to 7:30pm each week to serve the 25,000 employees and 16,000 residents within a mile of downtown. Located at Jefferson and St. Louis, it will be very convenient to those working near the Square, at Government Plaza, Hammons Tower, or any of the three nearby colleges.
Amenities of the new site will include local live music, accepting EBT and debit cards, and the green space of Jubilee Park. Over 20 Greater Springfield Farmers Market vendors have committed to bring a wide variety of bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, meats, herbs, coffee, honey, granola, fresh baked goods and other sweets, cut flowers, crafts made by local artisans, skin care, and much more.
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The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with CoxHealth, the Springfield Cardinals, John Q. Hammons Industries, and multiple downtown venues to host the “Fireworks at the Field” Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 2.Patrons can listen to local live music, play on inflatibles from Amberg Entertainment in the Bill Rowe Training Center at Hammons Field, create art crafts at The Creamery Arts Center, ice skate at Mediacom Ice Park, enjoy the hands-on activities of the Discovery Center, and see the region’s largest fireworks show from the Hammons Field outfield grass with the purchase of a sticker.
Rusty Worley, Executive Director of the Urban Districts Alliance, said “The concept of this new event grew out of our 20 years of success with First Night. We’re excited that our venues have come together to offer such a variety of quality entertainment. Southwest Missouri has demonstrated a love for Independence Day and we look forward to hosting thousands of patrons throughout downtown.”Big Smith and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin will be two of the event’s headlining groups performing at Hammons Field. A variety of other local bands will begin at 3 pm (the full schedule will be announced in the coming weeks).
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The Springfield Cardinals and the Downtown Springfield Association have partnered on a new “Dinner and a Ballgame” promotion. Patrons dining at any of the 10 participating downtown restaurants will be able to purchase a voucher for a field box ticket for a game of their choice for only $5 with purchase of an entrée.
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Tyler and Sarah’s Use Your Words
10 p.m. April 8
Chapter One: It was the best of shows, it was the worst of shows… It’s an improv show all about books! We join our protagonists, Skinny Improv mainstage performers Tyler Snodgrass & Sarah Jenkins, as they finally find a practical use for their English degrees: all the improv is inspired by literature, authors, characters, or books. Will the plot thicken? Will the book puns sicken? It’s Pay What You Will at the door, and we guarantee you’ll laugh your Dickens off.
Jack and the Super Duper Way Big Beanstalk
11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 9 and 16
For more information, call 417-831-LAFF or email info@theskinnyimprov.com. Tickets are $5 and include FREE popcorn!
The Mainstage Show
8 p.m. April 8 and 9
The MainStage show has won several awards, including Best Belly Laugh by 417 Magazine. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students.
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Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are teaming up this summer for a series of intimate acoustic shows that will feature both artists performing side-by-side, alternating songs from their respective careers. Utilizing their dynamic chemistry to mix witty banter with finely crafted country, swing, folk, and blues, Lovett and Hiatt have been touring together in one fashion or another since 1989.
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt is set for 8 p.m. June 23 at The Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield. Tickets are $45-$125 and available at www.Gillioz.org or by calling 417-863-9491.
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1 Part Science, 1 Part Intriguing Discussion, 1 Part Food & Drink
Join this informal discussion surrounding cutting edge science and research in Springfield. Seating is limited. First Come, First Serve. Cost is Free, food and beverage will be available for purchase.
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A nationwide celebration of nanoscale science and technology is taking place on April 6. Discovery Center of Springfield can help you learn more during Nano Days from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6.
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