…and he’s given us an opportunity to pass along an extra-special benefit to all his fans! Here’s a coupon for 50% off Joe’s new CD, Driving Towards the Daylight. Enter the promo code DTTD50 during check out…the coupon is for the physical or digital album, and expires on 5/26/12. Thanks, Joe!
In a collaborative initiative between John Q. Hammons’ University Plaza Hotel and the Springfield Regional Arts Council, an art exhibit has been installed in the hotel atrium featuring works by Springfield artists Nancy Bryant, Elizabeth Chapman, Stephanie Cramer and John Payne. The art is available for immediate purchase, with prices ranging from $325 to $4000, with 25 percent of proceeds from the sale of the art going back to support the Springfield arts community.
This exhibit, which will be refreshed on a quarterly basis with works representing a range of genre and price points, offers visitors an excellent introduction to the Springfield arts scene, as well as providing a new exhibit for local arts lovers to experience. We encourage everyone to check it out – for more information, visit SpringfieldArts.org or call 417.862.2787.
We’re introducing our upcoming season with new shows and a new look to our website…what you’ll find when you check us out is what’s in place at this point in time. Take a look and pick out your “must see” events – and keep checking back for more shows and more updates in the weeks ahead.
This time of year, everyone comes up to the marketing table in the Hall lobby and asks about upcoming season shows. The wait is almost over, because this Wednesday, May 16th, you’ll be able to take a look at the shows we currently have scheduled for THE SEASON 2012-2013. Meanwhile, you can take a look at our already-announced exciting new Broadway series – and then keep checking our website as we add even more great performances for the new season.
This Saturday, the Springfield Symphony closes their season with not one, but TWO performances of music from classic Disney movies. An abbreviated (approximately one hour ) 2:30 matinee is FREE – tickets are required, and may be picked up in advance of the performance at the Springfield Symphony offices in the Creamery Arts Center, or at the Hammons Hall box office. And you can still purchase tickets for the full concert, presented at 7:30 on Saturday evening.
…and the room will be rockin’ with lots of preschool patrons who are very excited to see the show! Tickets are still available – come join us for this Nickelodeon band’s first-ever national tour.
…as the University’s combined choirs and orchestra – with guest soloists Carol Chapman (soprano), Sean Spyres (tenor) and Chris Thompson (bass) present this year’s President’s Concert, Haydn’s oratorio The Creation. Join us this Sunday afternoon at 4 to experience a magnificent performance of this masterwork – the concert is FREE and open to the public.
Just for you – a FREE MP3 download of Joe’s newest radio single, “Driving Towards The Daylight”, from his new album of the same name that releases May 22nd…and don’t miss this incredible blues-rock guitarist LIVE at the Hall on Tuesday night – tickets are still available, but they’re going fast!
Or at least his clothes are…and some of his things…and some of his friends. Check our Facebook page for a backstage glimpse of some very cool SHREK stuff! Meanwhile, the crew from the national touring production of SHREK THE MUSICAL is working energetically alongside professional and student staff from Hammons Hall to get the stage set for this evening’s opening night performance – and you’ll be able to see live interviews with the actors who play Princess Fiona and Lord Farquaad on Ozarks Local Live at 4 KOZL and KOLR10 News at 5 this afternoon. Tickets are still available for all four shows, so come join us this weekend as we wrap up our Broadway season with SHREK!
Thursday night’s a great time to jump right into the weekend mode, with a relaxing evening of terrific tales from NPR’s premier storyteller, the great Garrison Keillor. Garrison paints pictures in your mind, of lovable (and maybe not-so-loveable) characters from small towns that we can all relate to. There’s no better way to wind down the week – come join us!