Vol. 1, No. 1, August 8, 2025
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People. Places. Things to Do.
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| | Hello Friends,
Welcome to The Green Room, an exciting new project from Ozarks Public Broadcasting. I’m Jimmy Rea, arts reporter at KSMU and your behind-the-scenes guide to the vibrant arts scene here in the Ozarks.
Each Friday morning, I’ll drop into your inbox with fresh stories, local highlights, and a personal look at what’s happening across our creative community.
In the world of theater and performance arts, the green room is where artists gather – where we warm up, swap stories, and connect before stepping into the spotlight. It’s a place full of energy, creativity, and community.
That’s the spirit behind The Green Room: A Weekly Arts News Letter.
As a local musician and host of Arts News on KSMU, I get to witness the incredible talent and passion bubbling just beneath the surface of our community. With The Green Room, I’m opening the door and inviting you backstage – sharing personal stories, artist profiles, film screenings, and so much more.
Whether you’re an artist yourself, a longtime supporter of the arts, or simply art-curious, this is my invitation for you to step behind the scenes with me and experience all the artsy goodness happening right here in the Ozarks.
Come on in! There’s a seat waiting for you.
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The Green Room Arts News Letter is presented by
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It’s time to celebrate Springfield’s claim to fame as the Birthplace of Route 66. August 8 and 9 the city’s historic downtown will be alive with classic cars, live music, stunt shows, and plenty of local flavor as the 2025 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival rolls back into town. ...read more
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Mark West (right) with Tony Orlando (center) and Randle Chowning (left)
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Before an artist walks on stage for a concert and before the audience walks through the gate of that concert, there is so much work that goes into a show. Staging, lights, and sound are a piece of that puzzle and a very often overlooked element of a great show. For nearly four decades Mark West and his business Downhome Productions have brought events to life with these production elements. ...read more
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In October 2024, Fayetteville-based Ashtyn Barbaree released her third record, Sent Through the Ceiling, receiving press from around the world. Listen to her interview with KSMU's Jess Balisle about making the record and what it's been like to finally come into her own with songwriting by clicking here.
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Ashtyn Barbaree will perform today at noon on KSMU's Studio Live broadcasting at 91.1-FM or streaming at KSMU.org. Catch her again tonight at Studio Live Social Hour, a free in-person event 6-8 p.m. at BrewCo in downtown Springfield.
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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 a.m. on 91.1-FM or stream at KSMU.org
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🎶Friends don't leave friends out of the music and arts scene - they share all the local arts and music happenings. Just forward this email to friends!
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Mr. J.R. Top is on our Local Radar this week.
While technically no longer a local resident (he has called Austin, TX home for more than a few years now) he will always be my favorite Springfield musician - so much so that every episode of Local Radar closes with a J.R. Top song in our weekly segment, “Spin the Top!” His many albums with early 2000’s local legends Sweetwater Abilene rank among some of my finest musical memories, of our scene or any other.
J.R. eventually went on, here and elsewhere, to create a one-man electro-dance project called “Booyah! Dad,” and their long-existing, not-very-accessible album “Party, Work, Love, Party” has FINALLY been released on all major streaming platforms! Truly, a thing to celebrate. So, give that Top a spin and check out "Booyah! Dad" with “All My Bros Work at Lowe’s.” We’ll see ya next week!
- Ran
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Local Radar is a weekly music and conversation radio show on KSMU featuring bands and performances from in and around the Ozarks every Friday night at 9:00 p.m. on 91.1 - FM or stream at KSMU.org.
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Catch Studio Live with Melissa Rea and Jess Balisle the 2nd Friday at noon on KSMU.
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| August 8:- Ashtyn Barbaree
September 12 - Mitchell Matthews
October 10 - Matteson Gregory
November 14 - Mr. Orange
December 12:- Drew Beine
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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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These favorites from KSMU and OPT 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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The Green Room: A Weekly Arts News Letter is a production of Ozarks Public Broadcasting, For more information about our programs and services please visit our website.
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