Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Rance Burger
The word “forward” popped up throughout Springfield Mayor Ken McClure’s State of the City address June 1. McClure admitted disagreements over some issues Springfieldians face can make conflicts seem “so divisive that our lights have dimmed.” McClure emphasized forward thinking throughout the speech, and it will require a certain degree of togetherness. Jack McGee breaks down some of the most important parts of the speech, including some projects and spaces where Springfield seems to be thinking ahead.
The lights will be on for filmmakers at the Gillioz Theatre tonight in downtown Springfield. The organizers of the SATO48 film competition host the “Oscars of the Ozarks.” Carly Randles explains the salute to the best and most entertaining films produced in just a 48-hour time span. Having had a small role in a SATO48 film once myself, I can tell you it’s very fun and very intense. The people who walk out of the Gillioz with awards tonight will have definitely earned them.
There is another screening downtown today at the Historic Fox Theatre. “Generations: African American Experiences in Springfield and the Ozarks,” is an Ozarks Public Television documentary that debuts today. Katie Taranto interviewed producer Dax Bedell about this highly important and insightful film. If you can’t make it to the Fox this afternoon, “Generations” debuts on OPT, the Springfield PBS affiliate, Thursday, June 15, at 8 p.m.
WEEKEND READS
Springfield mayor touts progress, acknowledges problems in annual State of the City address
Ken McClure gave the State of the City speech on the campus of Evangel University […]
Ozarks Public Television to premiere African American history documentary
The documentary will shine a light on the “unique experiences, challenges, tragedies and successes of […]
SATO48’s very own ‘Oscars of the Ozarks' is here
SATO48 has been around for 18 years. It is a 48-hour film competition, where filmmakers […]
Layered approach: Parlor Doughnuts expands to Springfield with unique style of treat
Parlor Doughnuts offers freshly baked doughnuts prepared in small batches and more than 20 flavors. […]
Hold the onions: Springfield expands compost efforts as food waste piles up in landfill
Springfield residents don’t have many options right now to avoid sending food waste to the […]
Using music therapy to overcome obstacles, challenges
Cash Miller is working on learning his family’s phone number and home address. The 11-year-old’s […]
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