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SUMMARY:Story Times at the Roston Native Butterfly House
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly House Docent Lindsey leads a new butterfly-focused story time this summer! Each story time will include reading a butterfly-themed book\, followed by a walk through the caterpillar cafe. Designed for toddlers to children 7 years old. Each story time will begin near the butterfly house.\nThe stories chosen are:\n\n7/9: The Little Butterfly That Could\n7/23: If You Want to be a Butterfly\n8/6: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar\n8/20: Caterpillars and Butterflies\n9/3: I Wish I Were a Butterfly\n9/17: Where Butterflies Grow\n\nFree event\, no registration required. For more information\, call Friends of the Garden\, 417-874-2952
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/story-times-at-the-roston-native-butterfly-house/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Story Time,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Story Times at the Roston Native Butterfly House
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly House Docent Lindsey leads a new butterfly-focused story time this summer! Each story time will include reading a butterfly-themed book\, followed by a walk through the caterpillar cafe. Designed for toddlers to children 7 years old. Each story time will begin near the butterfly house.\nThe stories chosen are:\n\n7/9: The Little Butterfly That Could\n7/23: If You Want to be a Butterfly\n8/6: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar\n8/20: Caterpillars and Butterflies\n9/3: I Wish I Were a Butterfly\n9/17: Where Butterflies Grow\n\nFree event\, no registration required. For more information\, call Friends of the Garden\, 417-874-2952
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/story-times-at-the-roston-native-butterfly-house/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Story Time,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Story Times at the Roston Native Butterfly House
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly House Docent Lindsey leads a new butterfly-focused story time this summer! Each story time will include reading a butterfly-themed book\, followed by a walk through the caterpillar cafe. Designed for toddlers to children 7 years old. Each story time will begin near the butterfly house.\nThe stories chosen are:\n\n7/9: The Little Butterfly That Could\n7/23: If You Want to be a Butterfly\n8/6: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar\n8/20: Caterpillars and Butterflies\n9/3: I Wish I Were a Butterfly\n9/17: Where Butterflies Grow\n\nFree event\, no registration required. For more information\, call Friends of the Garden\, 417-874-2952
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/story-times-at-the-roston-native-butterfly-house/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
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SUMMARY:Story Times at the Roston Native Butterfly House
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly House Docent Lindsey leads a new butterfly-focused story time this summer! Each story time will include reading a butterfly-themed book\, followed by a walk through the caterpillar cafe. Designed for toddlers to children 7 years old. Each story time will begin near the butterfly house.\nThe stories chosen are:\n\n7/9: The Little Butterfly That Could\n7/23: If You Want to be a Butterfly\n8/6: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar\n8/20: Caterpillars and Butterflies\n9/3: I Wish I Were a Butterfly\n9/17: Where Butterflies Grow\n\nFree event\, no registration required. For more information\, call Friends of the Garden\, 417-874-2952
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/story-times-at-the-roston-native-butterfly-house/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Story Time,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Story Times at the Roston Native Butterfly House
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly House Docent Lindsey leads a new butterfly-focused story time this summer! Each story time will include reading a butterfly-themed book\, followed by a walk through the caterpillar cafe. Designed for toddlers to children 7 years old. Each story time will begin near the butterfly house.\nThe stories chosen are:\n\n7/9: The Little Butterfly That Could\n7/23: If You Want to be a Butterfly\n8/6: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar\n8/20: Caterpillars and Butterflies\n9/3: I Wish I Were a Butterfly\n9/17: Where Butterflies Grow\n\nFree event\, no registration required. For more information\, call Friends of the Garden\, 417-874-2952
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/story-times-at-the-roston-native-butterfly-house/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:An event for garden enthusiasts\, presented by Friends of the Garden in partnership with the Springfield Botanical Center. Visitors can meet with garden adopters and volunteers\, learn about plant diversity\, and more. The event includes Friends of the Garden’s Annual Meeting and kicks off National Public Gardens Week. CLICK HERE to learn more! \nFriends of the Garden 417-874-2952 \nAge: All Ages\nTime: Thurs.\, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.\nFee: Free
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/garden-day-2/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Day
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SUMMARY:Backpack Buddy Adventure: Fall Fruits
DESCRIPTION:Join us to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Theme changes each month. Meet at the Botanical Center. \nSpringfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 \nAge: 4-12 yrs.\nTime: 11 a.m.-Noon\nFee: Free
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/backpack-buddy-adventure-2/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program
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SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Picnic 2023
DESCRIPTION:All ages welcome. Bring your favorite stuffed bear or toy\, pack a picnic and celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day at the Peace Through People Pavilion in the Springfield Botanical Gardens on Mon.\, July 10.\n\nEnjoy Story Time\, Frozen Treats (while supplies last)\, Games & Crafts\, and the Teddy Bear Parade!\n\nFREE Admission! Registration required.\n\n45-minute timeslots: 6-6:45 p.m. or 7:15-8 p.m.\n\nReserve your spot by July 3 – Visit ParkBoard.org/TeddyBearPicnic for more information.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/teddy-bear-picnic-2023/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Event
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SUMMARY:2023 Butterfly Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival marks 14 years of celebrating pollinators along side the Springfield/Greene County Park Board and local partners! Join us Saturday\, June 24 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm! \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2023-butterfly-festival/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Storywalk - All Are Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Discover pages of the book\, “All Are Welcome\,” as you walk along a path in the park. Presented in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Library District. \nSpringfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 \nAge:  All ages\nTime:  Sunrise to sunset\nFee:  Free
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/storywalk-all-are-welcome/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gold Star Memorial Dedication
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Star memorial plaque is a gift from the Springfield Council of Federated Garden Clubs. \nThis plaque has been installed near the Blue Star memorial\, which honors all who have served in any capacity in the US armed services. The Gold Star memorial honors families who have lost a loved one in the armed services. \nThe dedication of the Gold Star memorial plaque will be September 15 at 2 p.m. at the Nathanael Greene flagpole.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gold-star-memorial-dedication/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dedication
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Festival
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Festival marks 12 years of celebrating pollinators\nJoin us as we celebrate the Roston Native Butterfly House and the native butterflies and moths it supports! \nFriends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival marks 12 years of celebrating pollinators on Saturday\, June 19\, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. The free event features Master Gardeners of Greene County’s educational program for children\, Young Sprouts in the Garden. \nAll ages are invited to celebrate pollinators and nature in an extraordinary setting. A variety of activities\, performances and vendors offers something for everyone. \nVisit the Roston Native Butterfly House and Caterpillar Petting Zoo to get an up-close look at the butterfly and moth life cycles. Volunteers raise and care for thousands of caterpillars\, moths and butterflies throughout the year to make this unique exhibit possible. \nEnjoy gardening adventures and create butterfly- and nature-related crafts provided by the Master Gardeners of Greene County as part of their Young Sprouts in the Garden educational program. \nSchedule\n[table “7” not found /]\n\nVendors\n\nFriends of the Garden\nMaster Gardeners of Greene County\nOzark Garden Railway Society\nOzark Soul Native Plants\nSmiling Sun Gardens\nSno-Nut\, LLC\nSpringfield Area Herb Society\nSpringfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions\n\nAll ages are needed to help count butterflies at the Kickapoo Edge Prairie with Dorothy Thurman and Jeff Grayless\, both citizen scientists and volunteers at the Roston Native Butterfly House Docent. The numbers are recorded to monitor butterfly populations each year.  Meet at the welcome tent at Noon to participate. \nPurchase your wildlife-friendly plants\, get lost in a story as read by the Springfield-Greene County Library District and watch in awe as The Instars perform their Butterfly Magic Show. Enjoy free admission to the widely-acclaimed Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and free tours of the historic Gray/Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School. \nLearn about necessary host and nectar plants that support butterfly life cycles by participating in garden walks through the Butterfly and Herb Gardens.  Experts from the Botanical Gardens and the Springfield Area Herb Society will be on hand to answer your questions. \nCool off inside the Botanical Center building and enjoy nearly 100 photos from the Eagle Eye Camera Club.  All photos on display were taken at the Springfield Botanical Gardens.  This club introduces 4th\, 5th and 6th grade students\, from the John Thomas School of Discovery in Nixa\, to photography through fun and experiential learning. \nMany volunteers are needed to ensure this popular community event runs smoothly. If you are interested in helping\, please visit Our sign-up page  to volunteer. \nFriends of the Garden is proud to partner with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Master Gardeners of Greene County to make this event possible. \nThe Butterfly Festival is also made possible by generous community sponsors: The Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation and the City of Springfield Environmental Services. \nFor more information\, please call 417-864-1341 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org. \nFacebook Event Page \nEvent Flyer \nFriends of the Garden’s mission is to inspire the discovery\, understanding\, and appreciation of nature by creating and maintaining gardens at the Springfield Botanical Gardens and by supporting the mission of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Park Board.
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SUMMARY:Winter Twilight Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the subtle beauty of a winter landscape while listening for owls and early spring peepers on this staff-guided walk around Lake Drummond. Hot chocolate and treats included. \nFeb. 13: Far out and Far from Valentine’s\nFeb. 27: Full Moon Hike\nMarch 26: Full Moon Hike \nAGE\n5 yrs. and up\nDATE\nFeb. 13\, Feb. 27\, March 26\nTIME\n5- 6:30 p.m.\nLOCATION\nSpringfield Botanical Gardens\nFEE\n$3/adult\, $2/Ages 5-12
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/winter-twilight-hikes/2021-02-13/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,Tour
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Butterfly House Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The Roston Native Butterfly House\, located near the Botanical Center\, opens for the season from 10am-Dusk.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/butterfly-house-opening-day/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Festival & Young Sprouts in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Roston Native Butterfly House and the native butterflies and moths it supports! \nFriends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival marks 10 years of celebrating pollinators on Saturday\, June 22\, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. The free event features Master Gardeners of Greene County’s educational program for children\, Young Sprouts in the Garden. \nAll ages are invited to celebrate pollinators and nature in an extraordinary setting. A wide variety of activities\, performances and vendors offers something for everyone. \nVisit the Roston Native Butterfly House and Caterpillar Petting Zoo to get an up-close look at the butterfly and moth life cycles. Volunteers raise and care for thousands of caterpillars\, moths\, and butterflies throughout the year to make this unique exhibit possible. \nParticipate in hands-on gardening adventures and create butterfly- and nature-related crafts as led by Master Gardeners of Greene County in the Young Sprouts in the Garden section of the festival. \nSchedule\n[table “3” not found /]\n\nChildren ten and under are invited to walk the stage in the Pollinator Costume Contest at 11 a.m. Come dressed as your favorite butterfly\, caterpillar\, or other pollinator and register at the welcome tent by 10:45 a.m. The contest is followed by a Pollinator Parade made up of all the contestants. \nAll ages are needed to help count butterflies at the Kickapoo Edge Prairie with Ric Mayer of Missouri Prairie Foundation and Dorothy Thurman\, Roston Butterfly House Docent. The numbers are recorded to monitor butterfly populations each year. Meet at the welcome tent at 1 p.m. to participate. \nPurchase unique outdoor home and garden items\, get lost in a story as read by the Springfield-Greene County Library District\, and watch in awe as The Instars perform their Butterfly Magic Show. Enjoy free admission to the widely-acclaimed Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and free tours of the historic Gray/Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School. \nMany volunteers are needed to ensure this popular community event runs smoothly. If you are interested in helping\, please click here to sign up as a volunteer. Volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt (sign up by Friday\, May 31 to guarantee your size)\, and complimentary volunteer lunches are provided by Dr. Dan and Susan O. Cardwell. \nFriends of the Garden is proud to partner with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Master Gardeners of Greene County to make this event possible. \nThe Butterfly Festival is also made possible by generous community sponsors: Dr. Dan and Susan O. Cardwell\, CarGO\, City of Springfield Environmental Services\, CSL Plasma\, Renewal by Andersen and United Healthcare. \nFor more information\, please call 417-874-2952 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org. \nRSVP on Facebook \nProgram \nVendors\nBee Foster Native Pollinator Nurseries\nBeekeepers Association of the Ozarks\nBliss Beaded Treasures\nCarGO\nColor Street\nCSL Plasma\nFriends of the Garden\nGray/Campbell Farmstead\nHickory Lane Plants\nHillbilly Gardeners\nMake A Face Painting\nMaster Gardeners of Greene County\nMissouri Community Forestry Council\nMissouri Department of Conservation\nMissouri Health Care for All\nMissouri Master Naturalists\nMissouri Prairie Foundation\nOzark Soul Native Plants and Landscaping\nPeggy’s Flowers\nRenewal by Andersen\nSmiling Sun Gardens\nSpringfield Area Herb Society\nSpringfield Conservation Nature Center\nSpringfield Sister Cities Association\nSpringfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions\nStep Up for Tea\nThe Kate-Escape Paparazzi\nThe Papercrete Potter\nUnique BOW-tique/Usbourne Books and More\nUnited Healthcare
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/butterfly-festival-young-sprouts-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden: Betsy Nace and Jeremy Chesman
DESCRIPTION:Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden\, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in May of 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. \nGigs in the Garden features a variety of local performance groups and offers community members an exciting way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather\, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. \nBetsy Nace and Jeremy Chesman perform on Sunday\, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. \nBetsy Nace is a Springfield native with a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Missouri State University. She was a member of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra before winning the second flute position with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in Buffalo\, N.Y. During her 16-year tenure\, she worked with under conductors Maximiano Valdes and JoAnn Falletta. \nNace is passionate about chamber music and has participated in a number of chamber groups including The Amberg Quartet\, Ars Nova\, The Buffalo Chamber Players\, The National Flute Ensemble Flute Choir (with which she performed on seven CDs)\, and The Reeds/Ali Flute and Guitar Duo (with which she has recorded and toured internationally). \nNace is happy to be living back home in Springfield. She is the third flute/piccolo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the principal flute with the Springfield Regional Opera orchestra. She maintains a thriving private flute studio and performs as a freelance musician in the Springfield area. \nNace is excited to perform this gig with Dr. Jeremy Chesman\, a professional harpist and professor of music at Missouri State University. \nGigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer\, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie\, through Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. \nThough the concerts are free\, donations are accepted to help fund an ADA-compliant pathway through the Kickapoo Edge Prairie. One of more than 40 garden areas at the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, the Kickapoo Edge Prairie is an educational demonstration of Missouri’s ecological heritage. \nThe Peace through People Pavilion was constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The Pavilion furthers the Friends of the Garden mission to bring people\, nature\, and gardens together as well as the Springfield Sister Cities Association mission of Peace through People. \nFor more information\, please call 417-874-2952 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org. \nRSVP on Facebook
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-betsy-nace-and-jeremy-chesman/
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden: Layton Hollow Gals
DESCRIPTION:Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden\, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in May of 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. \nGigs in the Garden features a variety of local performance groups and offers community members an exciting way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather\, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. \nLayton Hollow Gals perform on Sunday\, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. \nMelinda Mullins (guitar/vocals)\, Emily Higgins (guitar/mandolin/vocals)\, and Betsy Mae Graves (upright bass/vocals) are The Layton Hollow Gals\, named after the birthplace of Melinda’s father\, the Ozarks’ Grammy-nominated songwriting school janitor\, Johnny Mullins. Johnny penned hit songs for the likes of Loretta Lynn\, Porter Wagoner\, and Emmylou Harris among many other artists. Johnny passed away in 2009\, and since 2013 Melinda has been on a mission to share her father’s body of work\, much of which she has unearthed in “the shoebox collection” of old cassette tapes containing previously undiscovered songs. The Layton Hollow Gals share songs from The Johnny Mullins Collection with harmony\, passion\, and a good dose of fun. \n  \n\n  \n“The Layton Hollow Gals deliver a heartfelt live music history of the songwriting of Melinda’s Dad\, Johnny Mullins. I confess to not having known much about Johnny Mullins\, but now have my appetite whetted. What an interesting man he was\, working as an elementary school custodian during the day\, and exploding with poetry and songs any time\, day and night. His sweet music and human insight have made it into his daughter. I encourage you to take a listen!” — Mike Paget\, Green Guitar Folk House\, Lenexa KS \n“I had the great pleasure of working with The Layton Hollow Gals as part of our Concerts in the Courthouse series. I found them to be personable\, professional and quite entertaining. I’m looking forward to having them back for another performance.” — Eddie Osborne\, 18-year host of KTBG-FM (aka 90.9 “The Bridge”)’s weekly “Eclectic Cafe” \n  \n\n  \nLike The Layton Hollow Gals on Facebook\nLike The Johnny Mullins Collection on Facebook \n  \n\n  \nGigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer\, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie\, through Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. \nThough the concerts are free\, donations are accepted to help fund an ADA-compliant pathway through the Kickapoo Edge Prairie. One of more than 40 garden areas at the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, the Kickapoo Edge Prairie is an educational demonstration of Missouri’s ecological heritage. \nThe Peace through People Pavilion was constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The Pavilion furthers the Friends of the Garden mission to bring people\, nature\, and gardens together as well as the Springfield Sister Cities Association mission of Peace through People. \nFor more information on the concert series\, please click here\, call 417-874-2952\, or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org. \nRSVP on Facebook
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-layton-hollow-gals/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden: Barak Hill
DESCRIPTION:Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden\, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in May of 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the beautiful Dogwood Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. \nGigs in the Garden features a variety of local performance groups and offers community members an exciting way to enjoy the extraordinary park. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. In the case of inclement weather\, the concerts will move inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. \nBarak Hill performs on Sunday\, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. \nBarak Hill is a singer-songwriter from Springfield\, Missouri\, the winner of American Songwriter Magazine’s 2012 Santa Cruz Guitar Song Contest\, and one of the top three solo musicians in Southwest Missouri in a recent 417 Magazine readers’ poll. Barak tours regularly and has shared the stage with a wide range of artists — from popular regional bands like Big Smith and The Ben Miller Band to national artists like Jay Farrar (Son Volt) and Amanda Shires (Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit). Barak’s songs and sound run in the same vein as Amos Lee\, Josh Ritter\, Steve Earle\, and Gillian Welch. Heartbroken Americana left with a fistful of hope that things might get better. Honest\, well-crafted lyrics set to strong melodies connect with people on an intimate\, personal level. \n  \n\n  \n“Where Hill excels\, and so few of his contemporaries do\, is in making silence and pause into storytelling devices unto themselves…Hill’s lyrical approach is economical and plain-spoken\, the words of everyman. But they’re delivered with the careful pacing and assuredness of a man who knows the impact he wants and how to get it. It’s this sense of when not to sing or even play that lends the songs a gravitas they could lose in the hands of someone else.” — Chris DeRosier\, TAG Magazine \n“Brutally honest expressions of obstacles to love.” — Ed Peaco\, Springfield NewsLeader \n“A masterful storyteller and riveting performer.” — Brett Johnston\, Compass Rose Online \n  \n\n  \nLike Barak on Facebook \nFollow Barak on Bandcamp \n  \n\nGigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer\, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie\, through Friends of the Garden and Springfield Sister Cities Association in cooperation with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Funding for the concert series is made possible through Central Bank and Central Trust’s sponsorship of the Dogwood Garden. \nThough the concerts are free\, donations are accepted to help fund an ADA-compliant pathway through the Kickapoo Edge Prairie. One of more than 40 garden areas at the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, the Kickapoo Edge Prairie is an educational demonstration of Missouri’s ecological heritage. \nThe Peace through People Pavilion was constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The Pavilion furthers the Friends of the Garden mission to bring people\, nature\, and gardens together as well as the Springfield Sister Cities Association mission of Peace through People. \nFor more information on the concert series\, please click here\, call 417-874-2952\, or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org. \nRSVP on Facebook
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-barak-hill/
LOCATION:Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S Scenic Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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