Ozarks Women in Media

May

30

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Where

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

2214 S. Brentwood Blvd.

Springfield

The history of the Ozarks - its stories, culture and characters - has long been preserved through the efforts of women in media, whether in writing, radio or filmmaking, Joy Robertson, former news anchor and lifestyle host, will speak with Stella Blackmon, filmmaker, producer and editor; Greta Cross, trending topics reporter at the Springfield News-Leader; Michele Skalicky, news director at KSMU Radio; and Sha'Diya tomlin, KOLR/KRBK reporter, about their work telling the region's stories, navigating the media industry, and approaching news reporting and storytelling in an ever-changing landscape. Presented in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Library District and the State Historical Society of Missouri.

Featured Events

May 25 May 26

For the People Pow Wow

You're invited to the 14th annual For the People Pow Wow on Memorial Day weekend, May 25 and 26, in Jefferson City. Enjoy food, dance, art, crafts and singing at this FREE event open to the public. Native American dancing begins at noon on Saturday, May 25 through the evening. On Sunday, the dancing will happen noon to 5 p.m. Meet dancers from Oklahoma and Missouri, including Master of Ceremonies William Branson of Columbia.

May 30 May 30

Basic Genealogy: Crossing the Pond—Tracing Ancestors in Immigration and Naturalization Records

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