College of the Ozarks sends 46 students on annual Vocation Trip to Kansas City, March 9-13
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Forty-six College of the Ozark students attended the five-day Vocation Trip, traveling to the Kansas City Metro Area to meet with local business leaders and recent graduates, March 9-13. The purpose of the Vocation Trip is for students to discover their unique abilities and to teach them how to employ these skills in their professional fields upon graduation. The course helps students refine their personal mission statement, resumés, and profiles on LinkedIn, while also allowing them
College of the Ozarks students attend Missouri Governor’s Leadership Forum Feb. 16-18
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Four College of the Ozarks students attended the 39th Annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values, held Feb. 16-18, 2024, in Jefferson City, Missouri. The students who attended were Aubrie Fewin, senior video production major; Jackson Daniels, senior criminal justice major; Josiah Dagerath, senior business management major; and Jada (Wade) Williams, senior family studies and social services major. The Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum provided a
College of the Ozarks theatre and music students to present “Beauty and the Beast,” April 12, 13, 14
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks theatre and music departments will present “Beauty and the Beast” as its spring musical. The Theatre and Music department’s production at College of the Ozarks will present “Beauty and the Beast” April 12-16, in Jones Auditorium. The musical will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 12, 13 and 16. The Sunday matinee on April 14 will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 15th is a student convocation only. The costs for performances are as follows: adults, $15; senior citizens, $13;
College of the Ozarks hosts annual FFA Workshop
College of the Ozarks Agriculture Department hosts annual FFA WorkshopPOINT LOOKOUT, MO. —On March 2, 2024, College of the Ozark’s agriculture department hosted its annual National FFA Organization Workshop. High school students from all over Missouri and Arkansas attended the workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for high school FFA students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while sharpening their contest abilities. Throughout the workshop, C of O students shared the knowledge
School of the Ozarks hosted Classical Christian Education Conference March 1-2
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks and “The Classical Thistle” hosted the annual Classical Christian Educators Conference at College of the Ozarks on March 1-2, 2024. The conference explored the practical aspects of teaching classically within today’s classrooms. This conference aimed to equip teachers with practical tools to use right away through workshops that include ideas and tips from seasoned classical educators and allowed time for Q&A and discussion. Video of the breakout sessions and audio
College of the Ozarks to Host Duo Recital featuring pianists Joseph Kingma and Clara Christian on Ma
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a duo recital featuring pianists Dr. Joseph Kingma and Dr. Clara Christian on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall. Among other works, Dr. Kingma and Dr. Christian will be performing Mozart's Sonata in D Major for two pianos, K. 448 and Rachmaninoff's Suite no. 1, Op. 5 for two pianos. The recital is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. About Dr. Joseph Kingma Declared
C of O Guest Artist Recital to feature award-winning clarinetist Thiago Ancelmo
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Thursday, March 21, guest clarinet artist Thiago Ancelmo will perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks Guest Artist Series. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. “I am thrilled to collaborate with Thiago Ancelmo,” Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Luke Carlson said. “His concert will feature solo works
College of the Ozarks to display We Are Together exhibition to support Ukrainian Artists, Mar. 19 – Apr. 23.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will be displaying the We Are Together exhibition, which will be showcased in the Boger Art Gallery on the first floor of the Jones Learning Center. The gallery will be open to the public, Mar. 19 – Apr. 23, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm. Guests from the community are invited to attend this event, and no tickets will be required upon entry. The We Are Together exhibit is comprised of two parts. The first part is an invitational exhibition titled We Are
BLACK OAK AMP WELCOMES BACK HAIRBALL AND PARALANDRA FOR AN ELECTRIFYING NIGHT OF ROCK!
Lampe, MO – Black Oak Amp is thrilled to announce the return of two powerhouse bands: Hairball and Paralandra! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy performances, pyrotechnics, dazzling lights, and the songs you grew up with! See Hairball’s explosive recreation of the biggest arena acts in the world. Relive the glory days of the ‘80s! It’s a rock and roll extravaganza that you don’t want to miss!Event Details:Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024Venue: Black Oak Amp, 1728 State Highway H, Lampe,
College of the Ozarks students travel to Savannah, Georgia for Work College Consortium
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Four students from College of the Ozarks traveled to Savannah, Georgia, in the fall semester, to represent the College in the meeting of the Work Colleges Consortium. While there, the students met with the Work College Consortium members and sat in different breakout sessions over the course of two days. The Work Colleges Consortium is a group of ten colleges across the nation who share the common goal of providing work-based, low-cost education for their students. All colleges in the
Calling All Volunteers — Fire In The Hole Grand Opening March 30!
Fire In The Hole!Silver Dollar City to Celebrate Grand Opening of Record-Breaking Indoor Family Coaster on March 30(Branson, Mo., 3/1/2024) Sound the alarm! The wait is over. Silver Dollar City announces the Grand Opening Celebration for the all-new Fire In The Hole on Saturday, March 30 at 9:45 a.m. The record-breaking, indoor family coaster—the largest in the Heartland—will make a ceremonial trip down the tracks following a ribbon cutting and welcome from Mayor Brad Thomas. The fire-themed festivities
Children’s Art Show
The Table Rock Art Guild will host its 40th annual Children's Art Show March 28th through the 30th in the Table Rock Art Gallery next door to Donnie’s Diner in Claybough Plaza Mall in Branson West. The doors open at 10:00 am and close at 4:00 pm. Saturday March 30th is party day with crafts and refreshments. Eleven Stone and Taney County area schools will be represented, with 192 terrific pieces of artwork being displayed by students in grades 1-6. The student’s artwork is chosen by the art teachers from
Mike Huckabee to moderate C of O annual Spring Forum on April 4, discussion on Israel by Dr. Jim Den
Over 100 biblical artifacts to be exhibited as part of INSPIRED Exhibit April 5-20 POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host the annual Spring Forum, with a discussion on Israel by Dr. Jim Denison and moderated by Mike Huckabee, on April 4. The following day, on April 5, the College will open a rare exhibit of biblical artifacts, INSPIRED Exhibit, that will showcase the history of the Bible and enhance the Forum’s emphasis on Israel. This forum is open to the public, with tickets available on
FAITH COMMUNITY HEALTH WANTS YOU TO ‘TAKE A LEAP’
Faith Community Health, an Ozarks-based affordable healthcare clinic, is reaching out to its local community and beyond to help grow awareness and support of its mission. In celebration of 2024 being a leap year, the clinic is challenging individuals and organizations to “Take a Leap For Faith” as part of an upcoming social media awareness campaign. Funds raised throughout the campaign will support affordable access to primary care, mental health, vision, and pharmacy services for residents and employees
COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR JOSH TURNER TO PERFORM AT BLACK OAK AMP AUGUST 16
[Lampe, MO – February 27, 2024] – Hold onto your cowboy hats, country music fans! Multi-platinum country star, Josh Turner is coming to Black Oak Amp Friday, August 16 as part of the EquipmentShare Summer Concert Series. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will perform his hit songs in front of a live audience at Missouri’s premier outdoor concert venue. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of soulful melodies and foot-stomping tunes as Josh Turner brings his signature sound to the scenic shores of
College of the Ozarks to host Raymer and Barnes: Artists of the Heartland Exhibit at Ralph Foster Mu
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will be hosting the Ron Raymer and Jesse Barnes: Artists of the Heartland art exhibit, Mar. 22 – Dec. 20, 2024. The exhibition will be displayed in the Edwards Art Gallery of the Ralph Foster Museum, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. With up to 30 pieces displayed in the collection, both Raymer and Barnes skillfully capture the beauty of American landscapes that are familiar to the Midwest. The exhibit will feature a vast compilation of paintings from the
School of the Ozarks student receives second place award in The Voice of Democracy
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks junior JoElla Carey received second place for the Missouri Voice of Democracy competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This competition is held each year for students in grades 9-12. Students who enter are asked to record a 3-minute speech on a patriotic topic. This year's prompt for the Voice of Democracy contest was "The Attributes of Democracy." Carey was awarded first place for her speech, "The Attributes of Our American Democracy," in the Voice