Artwork by local artist Janey Hale’s will be featured on the first floor of Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave., through the end of March. more

The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a “Starting with Watercolor” workshop by area artist Lee Copen from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. in the Walnut Room at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more

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The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop conducted by local artist Tara Shahan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. The prrice for the workshop to create a faux stained-glass bird-themed quilt block is $50, all supplies included. more

The holiday spirit is about to take center stage in West Plains as the Fine Arts Academy gears up to present the second weekend of its rendition of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." This heartwarming production is scheduled to enchant audiences at the historic Avenue Theatre, with only four performances left to witness this holiday masterpiece live. more

Dec. 2 was a busy day in Willow Springs with lots of Holli-Day activities happening downtown, including the second annual Willow Springs Arts Council Invitational Art Show. more

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Author Teresa L. Wallace, of Alton and formerly of West Plains, will sign copies of her books alongside three Springfield-area authors during an event from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at ABC Bookstore, 2109 N. Glenstone in Springfield. more

Along with all the other events being held Saturday for the Willow Springs Downtown Holli-Day, the Willow Springs Arts Council announces it is sponsoring an Invitational Art Show. This is the second year for the event and participating area schools include Thayer, Ava, Mtn. View, Willow Springs, Mtn. Grove, Cabool and West Plains. more

The Fine Arts Academy, under the expert direction of Erin Kimbrough, is set to bring a festive masterpiece to life with its upcoming production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." This much-anticipated event is poised to light up the historic Avenue Theatre in downtown West Plains, promising a blend of humor, warmth, and holiday spirit. With opening night scheduled for 7 p.m. on December 7, and additional shows lined up through mid-December, this production is shaping up to be the highlight of the holiday season in the community. more

West Plains Council on the Arts is hosting an exhibition of works by 12 area artists through Dec. 16 in the gallery on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.. The gallery is open to the public during regular civic center hours. more

Whether you’re a native-born or naturalized Ozarker, Dr. Phil Howerton’s latest poetry collection, “Gods of Four Mile Creek,” is sure to touch your heart and sentiments. more

In the books of American automotive history, few cars have captured the imagination and adrenaline of enthusiasts quite like the Pontiac GTO. Often hailed as the first muscle car, the GTO's journey from a bold experiment to an iconic symbol of raw power and style reflects the evolution of American car culture in the 20th century. more

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The Fine Arts Academy, under the able direction of Erin Kimbrough, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," set to grace the stage of the historic Avenue Theatre in downtown West Plains. This highly anticipated performance is scheduled to open at 7 p.m. on December 7, with additional evening shows on December 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16. For those who prefer matinee performances, shows are also scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sundays, December 10 and 17. more