Renowned children’s author David L. Harrison will speak at two back-to-back events in Springfield promoting his new book, “This Life: An Autobiography.” The memoir was published in December 2022 by the Ozarks Studies Institute, an initiative of the MSU Libraries. The Springfield Greene County Library will host David Harrison for an author talk and signing at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 … [Read more...] about David L. Harrison to promote new book at author events in Springfield
The Ozarks Studies Institute, an initiative of the MSU Libraries, will host a free and open-to-the-public discussion with Ernie Bedell as part of its ongoing author talk series. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Ozarks Room of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the MSU Springfield Campus. Free parking will be available in Lot 19, which is located at 919 S. … [Read more...] about OSI to host author talk with Ernie Bedell
It’s official. The Smithsonian Institution announced dates for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The annual event, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will be held June 28 through July 9. The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will feature two programs: Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. The … [Read more...] about Save the date for the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Ozarks Studies Institute will host a free and open-to-the-public discussion with author Todd Parnell as part of its ongoing author talk series. The event will be held at 4 p.m. July 7 in the Ozarks Room (302) of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the MSU Springfield Campus. During the talk, Parnell will discuss two of his recently published books: “The Posse: A Story of Love … [Read more...] about OSI to host author talk with Todd Parnell
The Ozarks Studies Institute, in collaboration with the West Plains Council on the Arts, will facilitate a conversation and storytelling session devoted to mules and their unique contributions to the region. The discussion, titled “Mules of the Ozarks,” will be held 1 p.m. June 4 in the West Plains Civic Center Magnolia Room. The free- and open-to-the-public event will also … [Read more...] about Join the OSI for a discussion about “Mules of the Ozarks”