Cultural Events

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Events at Drury

O'Reilly Family Event Center
The O'Reilly Family Event Center is Drury's newest campus facility, boasting a 3,100-seat arena. The center is home to men's and women's basketball, concerts and other special events on campus.
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Department of Theatre Calendar
Each year, the Drury Department of Theatre showcases the talent of its students and faculty through several major productions and student-directed one-acts. Season tickets for all productions are available online.

Department of Music Calendar
Performances from the Department of Music include recitals, productions and concerts from the university's ensembles, which include the Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra, Drury Singers, concert choir, chamber orchestra, jazz ensembles, show choir, chamber choir, opera and wind symphony.

Pool Art Center Gallery Calendar
The Pool Art Center features exhibits that showcase the world of local and national artists from across many mediums of fine art. Exhibits rotate throughout the year from September through May.

Events in the Community

Springfield Little Theatre
Housed in the historic, century-old Landers Theatre, the Springfield Little Theater offers well-known and original productions. Shows rotate throughout the year.

Gillioz Theatre
Fully restored in 2006, Springfield's historic Gillioz Theatre looks today just as it did when it opened in 1926. Plays, concerts and other special events are frequently hosted at the Gillioz.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra
A local mainstay since 1935, the award-winning Springfield Symphony Orchestra delights audiences with monthly concerts and appearances at other special events.

Springfield Regional Arts Council
The Springfield Regional Arts Council sponsors special art-related events at the Creamery Arts Center and at locations through southwest Missouri. Popular recurring events include favorites such as the First Friday Art Walk, ArtsFest and more.