Vol. 2, No. 35 , October 2, 2026
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People. Places. Things To Do. |
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| Welcome to The Green Room, friends!
This week, the Halloween vibes make their first appearance at First Friday Art Walk with new venues, exhibitions, activities, live music and more.
This month, you'll see art pop-ups in vacant downtown spaces, and the C-Street corridor expansion will have nine venues participating, already growing from last month's five-venue debut. There'll even be a “Rocky Horror Show” preview!
I will also be chatting with Springfield author David Hammons about his new science fiction novel, “Artificial Truth.” The work was released last week and was inspired by AI hallucinations. It follows a future where artificial intelligence starts questioning some of the basic truths humanity holds as unbreakable.
Let’s get into 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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Jazz performance as part of the Art Walk. Photo Credit: Springfield Art Museum.
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First Friday Art Walk returns October 2 with art and live music across downtown and Commercial Street, including three new downtown pop-up locations, gallery openings, and special performances...read more.
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Headshot of local author David Hammons. Photo Credit: David Hammons
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Springfield author David Hammons’ new science fiction novel, “Artificial Truth,” explores AI hallucinations and what happens when artificial intelligence begins to reshape our understanding of reality. I talk with Hammons about the idea behind the book, which was released last week, and his book signing event tonight...read more.
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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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The Green Room is supported by Maple Hill Fine Arts
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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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Studio Live with Jess Balisle and Melissa Rea airs on the 2nd Friday of every month at noon. Tune in at 91.1 FM at or stream at 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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KSMU’s local podcasts dig into the people, music, history and ideas shaping the place we call home.
Listen on your commute, over coffee or whenever you have a few minutes to spare. You may even come away knowing something about the Ozarks your neighbor doesn’t.
Check out your next local listen below:
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Every Friday morning on Arts News, host Jimmy Rea speaks with artists, performers, directors, and administrators from the Ozarks' visual and performing arts scene, and presents a comprehensive calendar of arts events.
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Hear songs and conversations from local musicians as they perform live from the KSMU studios. Hosts Jess Balisle and Melissa Rea dive into what inspires these musicians and their love for music, as well as the music itself.
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Love gardening? Curious about the natural world? Growing the Ozarks is your monthly dose of science-based gardening and nature. Learn everything from expert tips for thriving Ozarks gardens to discovering the region’s unique ecosystems.
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History is anything but ancient on Talking History. Each month, hosts Djene Bajalan and Patrick Needham sit down with historians and scholars to unpack the people, ideas, and events that shaped the world we live in today.
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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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Texas Monthly Presents -The Story: A River on the Brink. A writer and photographer embark on an epic journey to explore the communities that depend on the Rio Grande and chronicle the threats to its future.
PBS Books Readers Club "Hollow Bones." Jodi Picoult discusses her newest novel which follows 25-year-old Molly Fitzgerald, whose job is to imagine the unimaginable: storms, epidemics, plane crashes, and other worst-case scenarios, in order to create plans that could save lives.
Omara - Cuba's Legendary Diva. Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century, from the stages of Havana’s legendary nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club.
Florence + the Machine: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. The intensity of the musicality is almost secondary to the message in the lyrics. Ear-worm melodies coupled with repetitive phrases create universal, awe-inspiring anthems. After 14 enchanting minutes, it's impossible to disagree.
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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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