Vol. 2, No. 36, October 9, 2026
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People. Places. Things To Do. |
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| Welcome back, friends!
This week, we continue to inspect the arts landscape in and around Springfield. If you are a data-driven person, the newly released the 2026 Community Focus Report is a wonderful tool to see where our local arts are thriving and where they need work. We will explore the findings and learn more about the biennial report.
I'll also be catching up with local folk-pop act The Shandies, made up of Natalie Wlodarczyk and Shannon Stine. We discuss their new album, “First Born.” The 13-song album embodies their experiences as firstborn daughters and the responsibilities surrounding that role.
It is an absolute honor to be so close to the arts community. Thank you for joining me in The Green Room!
Let's do it!
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| Jimmy Rea
Host, Arts News
KSMU 91.1 FM
Ozarks Public Broadcasting
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The Green Room is sponsored by Springfield Community Gardens
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Ozark Lyric Opera performs at the Gillioz. Photo Credit: Matt Loveland
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The 2026 Community Focus Report finds strong participation and growing grassroots arts activity across the Springfield region, while funding, coordination, and arts education remain challenges...listen to full episode here.
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The Shandies pose for a photo. Photo Credit: Zen Lens Media
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Local folk-pop duo The Shandies is made up of married couple Shannon Stine and Natalie Wlodarczyk. After a decade of performing together and five studio releases, we sat down to discuss collaboration, their musical friends, continuing to grow, and upcoming performances...listen to full episode here.
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Jake Norman (mandolin), Deakin Mooney (banjo), Tony Johnson (bass), and Corey Kirkland (guitar). Photo Credit: Drifters Mile
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Drifters Mile isn’t interested in staying in one musical lane. The Springfield band keeps its sound moving and evolving, a spirit that carries through its latest album, "Here Comes the Winner." Hear more about what keeps the band changing...listen to full episode here.
Find the captioned interview here.
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Arts News on KSMU is your long-standing source for what's happening in the Ozarks arts scene spotlighting local creators, performances, and cultural events every week. Tune in Fridays at 10:00 a.m. on 91.1-FM or stream at KSMU.org or subscribe to the Arts News podcast wherever you get your podcasts. New podcast episodes are released every Friday.
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👉Got a story, event, or artist I should know about? Share your arts and music tips with The Green Room, and help us shine a spotlight on the creative pulse of the Ozarks! You can email them to me at jrea@missouristate.edu👈
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In the mood to stay in? Queue up one of these videos handpicked by our staff at Ozarks Public Broadcasting, perfect for a night in when you're skipping the scene but still craving culture.
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Great Performances: Now Hear this - "The Iceland Sound." Fewer people live in Iceland than in Wichita, Kansas, yet it produces some of the best musicians in the world.
Craft In America: EAST Episode. Explore the intersection of history, culture, and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the US. These American stories, from a fabric flower factory to a silversmith to a potter and more, highlight the diverse expressions behind modern craft.
American Masters: Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage. Explore a warm and revealing portrait of the charismatic, groundbreaking actor’s journey from his native Puerto Rico to the creative hotbed of 1960s New York City, to prominence on Broadway and in Hollywood.
Austin City Limit: Sienna Spiro. One of music’s most compelling new artists, brings her showstopping vocals and emotionally rich songwriting to a spellbinding ACL debut. She performs highlights from her acclaimed debut album 'Visitor.'
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These favorites from KSMU and OPT staff are just the beginning. There's a whole world of storytelling, music, documentaries, and local gems waiting on you to dive in and discover at your local public broadcasting station.
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Studio Live with Jess Balisle and Melissa Rea airs on the 2nd Friday of every month at noon. Tune in at 91.1 FM or stream on KSMU.org for an hour of live music and conversation with talented local artists.
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| | October 9: Drifters Mile
November 13: Pomfret
December 11: Devlin Pierce
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