Photo by Colin Shea DennistonThe Bass Pro World Fishing Fair is taking over 417-land starting Wednesday March 30.
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This Week in 417-Land
The very best things to do this weekend and beyond in southwest Missouri. Updated every Thursday.
by Colin Shea Denniston
Mar 24 2022 at 8 a.m.
March 24–31
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March 25–26: Fiddler on the Roof
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m & 7:30 p.m.
Filled with musical theatre favorites like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset, " "If I Were A Rich Man,” "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)," Fiddler on the Roof is a beloved musical with a timeless story of family, life, love, and community. Don’t miss your chance to see this fresh and authentic version of a cherished theatrical masterpiece.
March 30–April 3: World Fishing Fair
Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters, Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Billed as the greatest fishing show and sale on earth, the Bass Pro World Fishing Fair is taking over Springfield, Missouri starting Wednesday, March 30. With huge bargains on fishing and outdoor gear, prizes, exhibits, boat shows and an opening night ceremony featuring country music star Lee Greenwood. This mega event is an outdoor lover's dream. Tickets are available now with 50% of all ticket sales going to support conservation efforts.
This Week
Through March 27: Queen City Shout Festival
Rountree, C-Street and Downtown Springfield, Through March 27 8 p.m.
Get your live music fix in before Queen City Shout ends this weekend! Back for its 11th year, Springfield’s largest week-long festival has returned with a twofold goal to Celebrate The Arts & Support Poverty Relief. If all of the singing and shouting has you feeling parched, be sure to grab a Mic Check Lager, the official beer of Queen City Shout 2022.
March 25-26: Pagliacci with Michael Spyres
Gillioz Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
International opera superstar Michael Spyres takes on his debut role as Canio in Ozark Lyric Opera’s production of Pagliacci. For an extra treat, begin your evening at the opera with a pre-concert reception catered by Harvest Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased through the Gillioz website.
March 25: Words and Pictures Grand Opening Reception
Randy Bacon Photography, 6–8:30 p.m.
Ozarks Literacy Council and the Randy Bacon Gallery have teamed up to bring awareness and understanding to the power of literacy. The opening night reception is free and open to the public and the exhibition—featuring 21 large-scale black and white photographs and accompanying narratives—will be displayed at the gallery through May 28.
March 25–April 3: The Cake
Springfield Art Museum, Thursday–Sunday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
Springfield Contemporary Theatre presents this touching and timely new play from the co-producer and writer of TV’s This is Us. This Springfield area premier runs March 25 through April 3 at the Springfield Art Museum with tickets available through SCT’s website.
March 26: Women’s Makers Market
MaMa Jean's Natural Market, noon.
Celebrate Women's History Month at the woman-owned MaMa Jean's Market. This free event will include local artisans and makers of all kinds.
March 27: Wiener Dog Derby
Hermann City Park, 2 p.m.
After a two-year hiatus, the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce Wiener Dog Derby is back this Sunday March 27. As part of their bigger Hermann Wurstfest festival, this year’s derby will also feature the official Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driven by Bun Man Hans. Attendees will be able to meet Bun Man Hans and to have their photos taken by the 27-foot-long hot dogs on wheels.
Coming Up
April 9: James Beard Benefit Dinner
Progress, 6 p.m.
The C-Street City Market is ringing in spring at their 2022 season opener. Celebrate the warmer weather and enjoy the sense of community while you shop from all of your favorite local vendors.
April 29–May 1: Art in Bloom
Springfield Art Museum, Friday 6:30–9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m.
The Springfield Art Museum’s signature event Art In Bloom returns for 2022 and is here to celebrate fine art and fantastic floral displays. This year’s event will include prize categories for featured florists and several ticketed events including an opening night soiree with a nature-inspired runway show. Proceeds from ticketed Art In Bloom events benefit the Museum's art acquisition and exhibition efforts.
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