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The Color Purple Musical plays at the Historic Fox Theatre

Springfield, MO—This triumphant musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of human fortitude, redemption, and love tells the story of a teenage Celie, torn from her beloved sister and forced into an abusive marriage. Over the next forty years, while Celie encounters repression, despair, and heartbreak, she also discovers hope

Meet Drury University’s new standout Ice Hockey player, Number 33, Xavier Abel

Springfield, MO—In the September issue of The Mirror, —Drury University’s campus newspaper, Gisele Ortega writes, “Introducing men’s ice hockey—Meeting one of the most anticipated teams on campus. The season opener game against St Louis University on September 23rd, was a full house. Panthers from most all other sports teams on

Once On This Island: Hits The Stage In Springfield

by Unite News Staff Springfield, MO— Jana Bunch will perform the lead role as Ti Moune in the production of “Once On This Island.”This one-act stage musical is scheduled to show at the Wilhoit Theatre located in the Breech School of Business on Drury University Campus May 13th – 28th.  Showings will

The Milly Project Wins Two New York International Film Awards

by Emily ZimmermanUnite Guest Writer Springfield, MO—The Milly Project has placed as a winner in two categories and a finalist in one at the New York International Film Awards.Nearly two centuries have passed since Milly Sawyers was first known. While a lot about her still remains a mystery, archivists, journalists,

Diverse cast rocks production at Springfield Little Theatre

Imari Stout is shown in the photo as Cinderella Springfield, MO—There’s a photo of a little Imari nestled on Cinderella’s lap, watching Cinderella sign her program. The photo was taken in 1998, when Stout was a 5-year-old who spent a lot of time at the Landers Theatre watching her brother

Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin star in new ‘Concrete Cowboy’, starts April 2

The Grio—Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin star in the emotional new official trailer for Concrete Cowboy, their new Netflix film based on the Black horseback riding community in North Philadelphia. Based on the nonfiction book Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri, Concrete Cowboy dives into the rich and layered world of

Chillin’ and Flixin’

Well, we know we are in unprecedented times and so we are collectivity hoping for the best. Please know that I have prayers and positive thoughts towards everyone for this to pass and we all come out as well as possible. The movie theaters are closed which is completely unusual

Queen & Slim

The parade of good films continues and this poignant drama adds to the 2019 list.  In many ways, it is provocative but at the same time that is one of the ingredients that make for a good film.  While it pulls upon a number of themes including police brutality the

Red’s Giant Hamburg

Well, Blessed New Year to everyone and my hope is that it will be a great one for each of you.  Thanks for your support and prayers this past year. Our city as we should all know continued to grow in terms of the restaurant scene last year.  We continue

BANDSTAND The Musical

Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. – Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Bandstand First National Tour – Photo by Jeremy Daniel From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945,

The Color Purple Musical plays at the Historic Fox Theatre

Springfield, MO—This triumphant musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of human fortitude, redemption, and love tells the story of a teenage Celie, torn from her beloved sister and forced into an abusive marriage. Over the next forty years, while Celie encounters repression, despair, and heartbreak, she also discovers hope

Meet Drury University’s new standout Ice Hockey player, Number 33, Xavier Abel

Springfield, MO—In the September issue of The Mirror, —Drury University’s campus newspaper, Gisele Ortega writes, “Introducing men’s ice hockey—Meeting one of the most anticipated teams on campus. The season opener game against St Louis University on September 23rd, was a full house. Panthers from most all other sports teams on

Once On This Island: Hits The Stage In Springfield

by Unite News Staff Springfield, MO— Jana Bunch will perform the lead role as Ti Moune in the production of “Once On This Island.”This one-act stage musical is scheduled to show at the Wilhoit Theatre located in the Breech School of Business on Drury University Campus May 13th – 28th.  Showings will

The Milly Project Wins Two New York International Film Awards

by Emily ZimmermanUnite Guest Writer Springfield, MO—The Milly Project has placed as a winner in two categories and a finalist in one at the New York International Film Awards.Nearly two centuries have passed since Milly Sawyers was first known. While a lot about her still remains a mystery, archivists, journalists,

Diverse cast rocks production at Springfield Little Theatre

Imari Stout is shown in the photo as Cinderella Springfield, MO—There’s a photo of a little Imari nestled on Cinderella’s lap, watching Cinderella sign her program. The photo was taken in 1998, when Stout was a 5-year-old who spent a lot of time at the Landers Theatre watching her brother

Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin star in new ‘Concrete Cowboy’, starts April 2

The Grio—Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin star in the emotional new official trailer for Concrete Cowboy, their new Netflix film based on the Black horseback riding community in North Philadelphia. Based on the nonfiction book Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri, Concrete Cowboy dives into the rich and layered world of

Chillin’ and Flixin’

Well, we know we are in unprecedented times and so we are collectivity hoping for the best. Please know that I have prayers and positive thoughts towards everyone for this to pass and we all come out as well as possible. The movie theaters are closed which is completely unusual

Queen & Slim

The parade of good films continues and this poignant drama adds to the 2019 list.  In many ways, it is provocative but at the same time that is one of the ingredients that make for a good film.  While it pulls upon a number of themes including police brutality the

Red’s Giant Hamburg

Well, Blessed New Year to everyone and my hope is that it will be a great one for each of you.  Thanks for your support and prayers this past year. Our city as we should all know continued to grow in terms of the restaurant scene last year.  We continue

BANDSTAND The Musical

Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. – Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Bandstand First National Tour – Photo by Jeremy Daniel From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945,