Houston Press · Houston, MO
Benjamin’s, 2424 Dunstan, is coming to Houston in spring 2027 and the force behind it is the team at Local Foods Hospitality Group. Owners Benjy Levit (the Benjamin) and Dylan Murray are transforming the space that is currently Local Foods Market into a modern steakhouse. However, Local Foods Rice Village and Local Foods market will still operate at the same address with a new enclosed, and climate-controlled, patio. The opening of a fifth concept makes the Rice Village structure sort of a Local Foods Group compound, with its Italian trattoria Milton’s upstairs along with Lee’s, its companion bar. Milton’s and Lee’s are named after Levit’s parents and the space originally was the home of Benjy’s, the group’s first project, for 25 years. The upcoming Benjamin’s is a natural maturing for the hospitality group as it continues its success with other critically-acclaimed concepts such as the Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Maximo, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Adrian Torres.
West Plains Daily Quill · Willow Springs, MO
Nearby: Willow Springs, MOThe Willow Springs Arts Council is getting into the holiday spirit with two creative opportunities for the community in November and December. Local artist Tammy Schulz will lead “Paint Night with Tammy” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the upstairs meeting room of the Ferguson Building, 127 E. Main St. in Willow Springs. Participants will be guided step by step through creating a snowman canvas suitable for winter display or as a handmade gift. No previous painting experience is necessary. The cost is $40 per person and includes all painting supplies and light refreshments. Registration is available at square.link/u/4ZUhCsTZ. The arts council is also inviting community members to participate in its annual wreath decorating contest. Participation is free, and blank wreaths may be picked up at the Ferguson Building during regular business hours. Participants may decorate the wreaths with ribbons, ornaments or other materials.
Marshfield Mail · Mansfield, MO
Nearby: Mansfield, MOMore than 1,000 students from across the Ozarks attended the eighth annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival in Mansfield on Nov. 5–6, where award-winning children’s author Marc Brown, creator of Arthur, received the festival’s top literary honor. The two-day event featured 10 authors from across the country, including several from the Ozarks, and drew students from Marshfield’s Shook Elementary and schools throughout southwest Missouri. For festival chairman Nicholas Inman, the event was especially meaningful. Not only has he helped guide the festival since its beginning, but the celebration also started in Marshfield. “It actually has a Marshfield connection because the festival began here eight years ago as part of the Cherry Blossom Festival,” Inman said. The festival moved to Mansfield during its second year, giving students the opportunity to visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum while taking part in activities centered on reading and writing.
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOThe Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave., has a schedule of small business creation events and workshops set for November and holiday shopping-related promotions in December. The first is a professional development workshop, “Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient For Effective Leaders,” to be held 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at OzSBI. Cost is $250 for members and $275 for non-members. The next in-person workshop is from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, “Smart Start: Developing a Successful Business,” and is free. Both workshops are at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. Both events require registration, which may be completed online at ozsbi.com/events. Gift shopping season is coming up, and OzSBI is promoting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28, partnering with American Express to provide small business owners with marketing resources and promotional materials, including “Shop Small” branded merchandise. For more information, call 417-256-9724.
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOThe Fine Arts Academy of West Plains will present “A Christmas Carol,” a stage adaptation by Michael A. Youngs, Dec. 11 through 13 at Genesis Warehouse, 4945 U.S. 160 in West Plains. The production, directed by Toyah Murray and Erin Kimbrough, features students from the academy in a retelling of the classic holiday story. It is presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services of Denver. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12, with a 3 p.m. matinee performance Dec. 13. Tickets are available at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-christmas-carol-25. Event information is available at www.facebook.com/share/1CbP3ynGY6, and more information about Fine Arts Academy is available at fineartswp.org/fineartsacademy.
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOArts Alliance member events and activities Nov. 14 (6-10 p.m.) ‘60s/‘70s Vinyl Night, The Yellow House, 209 W. Trish Knight St. Nov. 17 (6-7 p.m.) “Kill All the Chickens” book launch and author signing by Amy Olberding, hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC), Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. Nov. 19 (6-8 p.m.) Landscape Painting with Artist Shawn Maloney, The Yellow House. See The Yellow House on Facebook for details. Nov. 21 (7 p.m.) Live music featuring multiple artists, The Yellow House. Nov. 28 (noon-5 p.m.) Holiday Makers Market, The Yellow House. Nov. 30 (4-5 p.m.) Meet-the-Artist reception for Dolores Winkler presented by the West Plains Council on the Arts on the mezzanine, West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Exhibit is Nov. 28-Jan. 4 during civic center open hours. Dec. 1 (6-7 p.m.) “The Mills & Springs of the Ozarks” presentation by author Richard McGee, hosted by OHRC, Garnett Library. Dec.
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOAn 18-year-old West Plains man who has accumulated multiple felony charges since May now faces eight new felony charges after he and a minor allegedly brandished handguns at the Grizzly Lofts student housing complex and stole firearms and other property from parked vehicles in late October. Maksim A. Protzman was arrested Nov. 3 by the West Plains Police Department and charged with felony armed criminal action, first-degree burglary and two counts each of second-degree burglary, stealing a firearm and stealing property valued at $750 or more. According to court records, Protzman is held on $150,000 bond and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday before Associate 37th Circuit Judge R. David Ray. He is represented by Assistant Public Defender Rickey Farrow, and the case is being prosecuted by Howell County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Hutchings and Assistant Prosecutor Jodi Brunson.
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOKnow of an event not listed here? Email submissions by 9 a.m. Wednesdays to [email protected] with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains. ONGOING Through Dec. 1: The Willow Springs Arts Council invites crafters and creatives to pick up a wreath to decorate from the Ferguson Building in downtown Willow Springs. Finished wreaths for the council’s fourth annual Wreath Decorating Contest must be returned to the building by Dec. 1. They will be sold during Grinch Fest as a fundraiser for the arts council. TODAY Nov.
South Missourian News · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOWest Plains, Missouri – With measles cases rising across the country, Ozarks Healthcare is reminding the community that the measles vaccine is available at all… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOWest Plains Zizzers varsity diver Chance Bradfute placed sixth at the Class 1 District 4 competition on Saturday at North Kansas City High School. The finish advances him to this weekend’s state championships, according to West Plains Head Coach Ryan Smith. In addition, Smith said Rhys Kerley was named a state qualifier in the 500 freestyle on Sunday and will also compete this weekend. The Class 1 state championships are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Diving events begin at 9 a.m., followed by swimming events at 3 p.m.
West Plains Daily Quill · West Plains, MO
Nearby: West Plains, MOThe West Plains Police Department has identified 29-year-old Paul R. Maschmeyer as the man killed in an Oct. 30 shooting on Stewart Street. Police said Maschmeyer’s next of kin have been notified. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. The shooting occurred on the 1500 block of Stewart Street, where officers were initially dispatched following a report of a domestic disturbance, according to previous reports. While responding to the call, officers were alerted that a man involved in the disturbance had walked onto a neighboring property and confronted a resident. Police reported the neighbor discharged a firearm in self-defense during the confrontation. Upon arrival, responding officers found Maschmeyer with fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry.
Phelps County Focus · Rolla, MO
Nearby: Rolla, MOGeologists and local leaders gathered in Rolla Friday, Nov. 6, to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally reopen the Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology. Over the past year, the museum was temporarily closed while remodeling and updates were completed. Located within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Buehler Building at 111 Fairgrounds Road in Rolla, the museum is free to the public and now open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Since its founding, the Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology has provided information about our state’s most amazing rocks and landscapes,” said Carey Bridges, state geologist and director of the Missouri Geological Survey. “We welcome everyone to come visit and learn more about Missouri’s geology. Since we are just off Route 66 in Rolla, we are also showcasing our many spectacular natural destinations for travelers.