Some of Branson’s top performers are wearing their heart for Haiti on their sleeve. Groups like The World Famous Platters, The Hughes Family and the amazing vocal group, Six have joined together for the Heart for Haiti Benefit Concert, an afternoon show featuring more than fifteen musical acts. The benefit will begin on March 10th, at 3:00 pm at The Hughes Family Theater.
Convoy of Hope is providing relief in Haiti and it’s our turn to help. Since the massive 7.0 earthquake, the organization has distributed more than 3.6 million meals, 40,000 hygiene kits and has already installed more than 100 water filters with plans to install 5,000 in the coming days, weeks and months.
The Heart for Haiti Benefit Concert will replenish much needed funding, allowing many of the remaining 3 million Haitians impacted by the quake to find basic sustenance and hope for their future.
The concert will be an open-seated, non-ticketed event. Admission will be by cash or check donation to Convoy of Hope. The Hughes Brothers Theater is located at 3425 W. Hwy 76 in Branson, MO.
Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to your hometown! In this live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage and you're invited to join the party!
Click HERE to buy tickets. Or call 836-7678
The course is offered free of charge and consists of 6 classes that meet weekly or bi-weekly for 2 1/2 hour sessions.
Class begins in Springfield on March 11. Class size is limited. Fore more information or to register, call 1-800-374-2138
Please help us send our 8th-12th grade band and high school choir students on a 3-day educational and fun trip to St. Louis April 16-18. The band students worked incredibly hard throughout the summer and fall months to produce the first ever Pleasant Hope Pirate Marching Band, who took 1st place at an area 2009 Christmas parade. Your attendance will have a huge impact as the Boosters continue efforts, due to an absence of funding, to raise the $12,000 needed by April 5 to fund this trip for our students. Donations are accepted.
There will be a large variety of desserts to tempt your taste buds, including sugar-free items. The event will feature the Pleasant Hope High School band with performances from our district choir ensembles and soloists. There will also be an auction for all remaining desserts.
Friday, March 12 - 7 - 9 pm
Pleasant Hope Middle School
$5.00 a plate, which includes a plate of desserts and a drink.
For information or directions call 267-2167 or 830-9683.
The FIFTH annual IRISH IDOL contest will be held on the Square beginning at 11:30 a.m. the day of the Parade. This year's parade will be Saturday, March 13. Contestants are encouraged to perform songs with an Irish theme or origin. Contestants must provide their own backup music. A PA system and CD player will be provided. Contestants will be judged on stage presence, originality, musical talent, and how much fun they are having. The contest is for AMATUERS ONLY. There is no entry fee. A $100 prize and a special ride in the parade will be awarded the winner. The winner will also present their winning performance at the awards ceremony immediately following the parade. Last year's Irish Idol was Mr. Nathan Olson.
Enter the 30th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Win cash prizes of $500, $250 or $100! Pre-parade activities begin at 11am with the parade starting at 2pm on Commercial Street and ending at Park Central Square.
Registration is free, but all participants must pre-register. Prize categories this year include best Irish family, best individual costume, best Irish pet, best float, best musical entry, best youth entry, and more.
Persons wishing to enter the contest or parade must register online at www.springfieldstpatsparade.org or by calling 417.831.6200 or Fax 417.831.6217.
Attend a luncheon honoring Michael Connor-Scarteen, Grand Marshall of the 30th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The luncheon is at noon on Friday, March 12. The $25.00 per plate Irish dinner will help defray the expenses necessary to bring this prominent son of Ireland to Greene County. Seating is limited. Please make your reservation today! Email donnie@itsalldowntown.com to register.
During the event at Battlefield Lanes on Sunday, March 14th a $100 gift certificate to Fire & Ice will be auctioned off along with a pair of Carrie Underwood tickets for her June 15th sold out concert in JQH Arena. The general public is invited to stop by and join in the live auction, which will occur at 2:30 p.m. or they can call 889-9136 to place a bid in advance. The 2 tickets are in section KK, row 6, seats 7 & 8.
It is still not too late to form a bowling team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Big Brothers Big Sisters currently has lane openings available on the following dates:
Thursday, March 11th (5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) and (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
at Lighthouse Lanes
Saturday, March 14th (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) at Battlefield Lanes
Sunday, March 15th (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) at Battlefield Lanes.
All ages are welcome and you do not have to be good at bowling to participate. To sign up a team, call 889-9136 or go to www.bigbro.com. Teams are made up of 5 people and each team member raises a minimum of $50 in donation (or $250 per team). As our thank you, you receive 2 free games of bowling at the session of your choice, free pizza and a soft drink. Also, during each session there will be emcees with loads of give-a-ways and tons of fun.
All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks who served over 1400 children in 2009 by providing positive one-to-one mentor relationships to children in the Ozarks.
“Livin’ Life – A Christian Music Experience”
Featuring The Homesteaders
Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Admission - $10
Hamlin Baptist Church - 829 W. Atlantic, Springfield MO
A fundraiser concert to benefit the youth of Hamlin Baptist to attend youth camp.
“Livin’ Life” is a fast paced, entertaining production filled with various styles of music, comedy, drama, and multi-media.
For more information or tickets contact: 417-869-4694
Southwest Missouri Office on Aging is bringing seniors and their families together with community resources the promote healthy lifestyles, personal care, and independent living.
Over 60 vendor booths, health screenings, wellness checks, cooking and fitness demonstrations, main stage entertainment, health-related seminars, BINGO, Wii bowling and much more.
Senior Health and Wellness Expo – Age Strong, Live Long
Saturday March 20
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Remington’s Entertainment Complex
1655 W. Republic Road
Free admission
Contact Juli Stovall
SW MO Office On Aging
862-0762
Donate My Dress is organized by a group of young women in Springfield, Missouri who are trying to see that every girl feels like a princess on the night of her school dance. Many girls cannot afford to purchase a nice dress and because of that they miss out on some of the most exciting moments in high school. Because of the support of generous donors, girls will be able to purchase gently used dresses at discounted prices. Every princess deserves her gown and every girl deserves to feel beautiful. All of our proceeds from the sale will be going to the Family Violence Center of Springfield.
For more details, visit www.donatemydress.weebly.com
The sale will March 20th at Central High school's Band room at 10am to 4pm.
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We proudly present to you, our version of the Great American Circus! We search over land and sea to bring you the best circus performers in the world today. The circus is a combination of strength and skill, beauty and mystery. With amazing lighting and sound, watch as our human and animal performers* transform you into the magical world of circus. The circus is a fun family adventure that is for everyone.
The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Circus has 19 shows over 10 days from which to choose. Get your tickets early for the best available seats!
Advance tickets may be purchased at Price Cutters and the Shrine Mosque. General Admission, Reserved tickets and Ringside seats may be purchased at the Shrine Mosque by phone at 417-832-0018.
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