Every Friday morning, host Jimmy Rea speaks with artists, performers, directors and administrators from the Ozarks' visual and performing arts scene, and presents a comprehensive calendar of arts events.

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Wild Bob’s Musical Book Club, Ozark Mountain Daredevils bassist Supe Granda, and Springfield Symphony conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett share insights on the upcoming Curtain Call concert series. The episode also features musician Molly Healey, organist Gail Archer, and more from the Ozarks arts scene.

Wild Bob’s Musical Book Club, Ozark Mountain Daredevils bassist Supe Granda, and Springfield Symphony conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett share insights on the upcoming Curtain Call concert series. The episode also features musician Molly Healey, organist Gail Archer, and more from the Ozarks arts scene.

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Randy Bacon's new documentary, MSU theatre and Dance opens Dance Nation, Logan-Rogersville Wildcat band continues to come out on top, Violet Hensley turns 109, new music from Casey &amp; the Atta Boys, and more!

Randy Bacon's new documentary, MSU theatre and Dance opens Dance Nation, Logan-Rogersville Wildcat band continues to come out on top, Violet Hensley turns 109, new music from Casey & the Atta Boys, and more!

Arts News October 24, 2025

Queen City Shakespeare mixes beer and the Bard with “Shakespeare on Tap,” a unique take on theater at Mother’s Brewing. Italian guitar virtuoso Beppe Gambetta performs at the Shoe Tree Listening Room. Springfield Little Theatre opens “Noises Off,” and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams.October 17 &amp;18  - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/plkovwf">Shakespeare on Tap: Romeo &amp; Julie-Ale</a>October 17 &amp;18 - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/5dlovwf">Ozark Painters, Makers &amp; Shakers Art Crawl</a> October 17 - 26 - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/l6lovwf">Springfield Little Theatre: Noises Off</a> October 18 - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/1ymovwf">Beppe Gambetta and Hayes Griffin at the Shoe Tree Listening Room</a> October 18 - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/hrnovwf">Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival</a> October 19 - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/xjoovwf">Gigs in the Garden Concert Series: The Henderson Kids</a>October 22 - <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9kx1ku/twjqm3gg/dcpovwf">Hump Day Music at Tie &amp; Timber Beer Co.</a>

Queen City Shakespeare mixes beer and the Bard with “Shakespeare on Tap,” a unique take on theater at Mother’s Brewing. Italian guitar virtuoso Beppe Gambetta performs at the Shoe Tree Listening Room. Springfield Little Theatre opens “Noises Off,” and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams.
October 17 &18  - Shakespeare on Tap: Romeo & Julie-Ale
October 17 &18 - Ozark Painters, Makers & Shakers Art Crawl 
October 17 - 26 - Springfield Little Theatre: Noises Off 
October 18 - Beppe Gambetta and Hayes Griffin at the Shoe Tree Listening Room 
October 18 - Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival 
October 19 - Gigs in the Garden Concert Series: The Henderson Kids
October 22 - Hump Day Music at Tie & Timber Beer Co.