Springfield Spotlight
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Hello Springfield!
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issouri Life welcomes Springfield! Magazine readers and advertisers. When longtime publisher Bob Glazier decided to retire, we were pleased he asked Missouri Life if we could send our magazine to his subscribers. And, we jumped at the chance to hire Springfield! Magazine Advertising Director Agnieszka Mahan as our sales associate for Springfield and the surrounding region. She has been in the community for many years and is well-known and well-recognized. She has often doubled as a model for some of her favorite clients including Elite Mercedes as she is shown here with the the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Please feel free to give Agnieszka (Aneshka) a call at 417-872-8120, or e-mail her at aneshka@missourilife.com.
Hammons Field Ready to Pack ’em in for a Fourth Season
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ammons Field is the home of the Springfield Cardinals Baseball Team, the Double-A Affiliate of the 10-Time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. 2008 marks the fourth year in franchise history for the Cardinals. Over the first three seasons, the Cardinals have ranked number two in all of Double-A Baseball in attendance, averaging more than 7,000 fans per game. They have also been in the top 15 of all minor league baseball teams in the entire nation, competing against markets like Austin, Buffalo, Sacramento and Memphis. To learn more about Hammons Field and the Springfield Cardinals, visit www.springfieldcardinals.com. Go Cards, and Get Your RED On!
5 Spice China to Open its Doors
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here is more good news on the Springfield restaurant scene. As of April 1, the owners of Ocean Zen, John and Johnson Tan, will be opening the doors to another one-of-akind giant: The 5 Spice China at 2058 S. Glenstone Avenue, the former location of Ocean Zen, which is now located at 600 E. Battlefield Street. Ocean Zen made culinary waves with a fusion between Asian and European cuisine. Since their opening in October 2004, the restaurant has been jam packed, and for many good reasons. The hospitality of the Tan family, who own and operate the restaurant is definitely one of them! Johnny Tan, the co-owner and manager of this fine, upscale restaurant, greets you with a warm welcome as you come through the door. The man behind Ocean Zen’s awesome food is Johnny’s brother, Johnson Tan, the executive chef and co-owner of the restaurant that has enamored many. “I loved watching my dad cook when I was a little kid, at our Happy Family, Chinese restaurant. I loved every minute of it,” Johnson says. You can reach them at 417-889-9596.
SPRINGFIELD EVENTS Springfield All School Exhibition March 15, 2008 - April 20, 2008 Where: Springfield Art Museum An exhibition of artwork created by Springfield’s young artists (K-12) to celebrate Youth Art Month. Free. Visit www.springfieldmogov.org/egov/art/ or call 417-837-5700 for times.
Springfield Little Theatre presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer March 27, 2008 - April 6, 2008 Where: Springfield Little Theatre Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn occupy themselves with racing bugs, impressing girls (particularly Becky Thatcher) and playing pirates on the Mississippi River. Visit www.springfieldlittletheatre.org or call 417-869-1334 for times and prices.
OOVVDA Winery Free Wine Tasting April 4, 2008 Where: OOVVDA Winery, 5448 N. Berry Lane, Springfield, Missouri Free wine tastings Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Visit www.oovvda.com or call 417-833-4896 for more information.
First Friday Art Walk April 4, 2008 Where: Downtown Springfield Experience the excitement each gallery has to offer-from photography, paintings, and drawings to pottery, blown glass, and sculpture. It’s a great way to spend time with friends for an evening of art and fun, and it’s free! Call 417-862-2787 or visit www.springfieldarts.org/firstfridayartwalk for more information.
ALS Vegas Vacation Casino Night & Auction April 4, 2008 Where: Oasis Inn & Convention Center, Springfield Enjoy a night with dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live DJ, Vegas-style gaming, and live and silent auctions. Many great prizes given away throughout the night, including a trip to Vegas! All proceeds benefit patients living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. $50 Advanced Tickets, $60 at door. Visit www.alsa-midwest. org or call 417-886-5003. Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major April 7, 2008 Where: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Springfield This clever and comical production from the Kennedy Center features songs by Washington satirist Mark Russell. Visit www.hammonshall.com or call 888-476-7849 for tickets.
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