Calendar: Evangel presents jazz concert Nov. 10

Nov. 9

Missouri State University’s modern and classical languages department presents “La Turbulence des Fluides,” at 6 p.m. in Room 206 of Craig Hall. The film is part of the department’s Multilingual Contemporary Film Festival. In the film, seismologist Alice Bradley visits her hometown of Baie-Comeau, Quebec, to investigate the tides. The film is free and open to the public. For more information, call (417) 836-5122.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts presents “The Magic Flute” at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be presented in German with English supertitles. Randy Stewart, KSMU radio arts producer, will give an introduction 45 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets are $35.50 and $23.50. Calling the MSU box office at (417) 836-7678.

Nov. 10

Two Evangel University Jazz Ensembles will perform in a free concert that begins at 7:30 p.m. in Barnett Recital Hall on the EU campus. During the first half of the performance, the student jazz ensemble, under the direction of Matt Warner, will perform several pieces, including “Full Count,” “It’s the Gospel Truth,” and “Take the ‘A’ Train.” In the second half of the program, the faculty jazz ensemble will perform jazz standards and arrangements of sacred music. The event is open to the public.

Community

Nov. 9

Monett Chamber of Commerce presents the Monett Festival of Flavors 6–8 p.m. in the commons area at Monett High School. The event features food from Monett-area restaurants and caterers. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 7 to 12, and are available by calling the Monett chamber, (417) 235-7919.

Nov. 11

A benefit dinner and concert to help needy residents in Polk County begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Bolivar Middle School Field House. A complete dinner, with beef brisket or turkey, will be served, and several music groups, including Living Faith Trio and The Texans, will perform. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and younger. All proceeds will go to The Salvation Army and Polk County Community Center for their efforts to help the needy. Tickets are available at Salvation Army, Bolivar City Hall, Polk County Community Center and Childress Music. For more information, call Bolivar Mayor Charles Ealy at (417) 326-2489 or Mary Childress at (417) 326-9986.

The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County presents guided trolley tours of historic sites in Springfield 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tours will last about one hour and will begin in the parking lot of Old City Hall, 830 Boonville Ave. The cost of the tours is $15 for adults and $5 for children; reservations are available by calling the museum at (417) 864-1976. The museum also will extend its hours for the day and will be open 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Nov. 15

Female Leaders in Philanthropy presents “Hunger Hurts Kids,” 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Hawthorn Park Hotel, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave. The symposium will highlight the detrimental effects of hunger on children, and what can be done about the problem. J. Larry Brown, executive director of the Institute on Assets and Social Policy and Management, will be the keynote speaker. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $15 for lunch and Brown’s presentation, $20 for the symposium, lunch and Brown’s speech, and $25 for everything plus continuing education credits. To register or for more information, call (417) 863-7700 or visit www.uwozarks.com.

Nov. 18

The 21st Annual Festival of Trees, to benefit Springfield’s Discovery Center, begins at 7 p.m. at Discovery Center, 438 St. Louis St. The event features live music, food by Agrario, a cash bar and live and silent auctions. Holiday attire is suggested. Tickets are $60 per person. For tickets or more information, call (417) 862-9910, ext. 700.

Business/Professional Development

Nov. 8

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presents Business-to-Business Connection at 7:30 a.m. at chamber headquarters, 202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway. The event is a structured networking opportunity for chamber members. Tickets are $10 each. For more information or to register, visit www.springfieldchamber.com or call (417) 862-5567.

Edward Jones representative Lilly McCown is the host of “Charitable Gifting Tax Strategies,” a professional broadcast course that will begin at 1 p.m. at 304 E. Republic Road. The course is approved for three credit hours of continuing professional and legal education for attorneys, certified public accountants and tax professionals. The cost is $60 per person, which also covers course materials. Registration and reservations are required and are available by calling (417) 881-5200.

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presents Salute to Health Care, beginning with a reception at 6:15 p.m. at Highland Springs Country Club, 5400 Highland Springs Country Club. The 2006 recipients of the Salute to Health Care Award will be recognized. Tickets are $40 each. To order tickets or for more information, visit www.springfieldchamber.com or call (417) 862-5567.