People Pics Archive

Celebrate the Season 2008

Festival of Trees 2008

Ozarks Public Television Fundraising Weekend

Swing, Swing, Swing

Realtors Fashion Show

Pets & Pumpkins

Hallowish

Grand Taste: Transforming Hunger Into Hope 2008

Emerald Evening 2008

Paradise at Parlor 2008

Lion's Heart Invitational 2008

Handbags of Hope 2008

Indulge: An Evening for Women 2008

Idea Home VIP Publisher's Party

Go Red for Women Luncheon 2008

20 Most Influential Women 2008

Donor Appreciation Breakfast 2008

Butterflies at Branson 2008

Progressive Dinner Fundraiser 2008

Hooked on Dance 2008

Bruce Jenner Reception 2008

Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes

Skaggs Classic 2008

Old Chicago Fundraiser

Oktoberfest 2008

Light the Night 2008

DCO Wine Walk 2008

DCO Wine Barrel Derby 2008

Springfield Business Expo 2008

Mi Casa Es Su Casa 2008

Kickapoo Gives Its Regards to Broadway

Missouri Wine Tasting 2008

Lucky Streamer Poker Tournament 2008

Sertoma Summer Sizzle 2008

Malibu Beach Bash 2008

Isabel's House

Interior Design of the Year 2008

The Not-So-Newlywed Game 2008

Ball of the Wild 2008

Kidney Walk 2008

Tour de Cure 2008

Alzheimer's Assoc. Wine Gala & Auction 2008

Beer Dinner 2008

Chocolate and Pearls 2008

Mommy Make Me Over 2008

Black & White Polka Dot Delight

This luncheon at Hickory Hills Country Club benefited the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Guests were invited to wear black and white hats.

ArtsFest

This annual two-day celebration of art took place on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield and featured music, dancing, crafts, local food and booths housing the wares of juried artists.

Red Ball Gala

This cocktail hour, silent auction and gala at University Plaza Convention Center benefited the American Diabetes Association.

Spring Ball

This gala event at the Vandivort Grande Ballroom in Springfield benefited the Family Violence Center.

Downtown In Denim

This dinner at The Tower Club benefited the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch.

The Art of Ending Hunger

This art auction to benefit the Ozarks Food Harvest was held at Patton Alley Pub in downtown Springfield. Guests could bid on locally made pottery and blown glass.

Everyday Heroes

The Red Cross honors 417's everyday heroes with 417 Magazine and KY3-TV at the Oasis Inn and Convention Center on March 26th, 2008.

Salute to Travel & Tourism

David Leong, creator of Springfield-style cashew chicken, was honored at this event for the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. The dinner and ceremony were held at the Clarion Hotel.

The List Party

Years worth of names on 417 Magazine’s The List gathered at The Tower Club for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and celebration.

Best of 417 Party 2008

Best of 417 Party 2008 held at the Springfield Expo Center. February 24, 2008.

The Heart Ball

Held at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, American Heart Association's Heart Ball celebrated the Heart of Rock N Roll this year... and raised thousands for the fight against cardiovascular disease.

Eyes In Disguise

A Mardi Gras–themed dinner and auction gala at the White River Room at Bass Pro Shops benefited The Kitchen, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity Luncheon

At the White River Room at Bass Pro Shops, Habitat for Humanity held its annual meeting and recognition luncheon honoring its big players.

Little Theatre Big Party

Partygoers channeled their inner Jimmy Buffett at this fundraiser for the Springfield Little Theatre at Wellington Place.

Town & County Anniversary

An afternoon of food and music outside Town & County celebrated the store's 50th anniversary and benefited Lost & Found.

Wine & Food Celebration

An afternoon of sampling the fare of many 417-land restaurants, with a live music backdrop, benefited Ozarks Public Television.

Hooked On Dance

Dining, dancing and a live auction at the White River Room benefited the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.

Holiday Concert Benefit

A cocktail hour at Ophelia’s was hosted by Crescendo, the young patrons of Springfield Symphony. It benefited the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and preceded a holiday concert.

Festival of Trees

Live and silent auctions (plus plenty of Christmas trees) took place at and benefited the Discovery Center.

Charity Fashion Show

The Women’s Council of Realtors sponsored this event at the Oasis Convention Center to benefit TK CHARITY.

Bricks & Sticks

This meet-and-greet at the Home Builders Association was in recognition of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.

Macaroni Grill Fundraiser

The day before Macaroni Grill’s grand opening, the restaurant hosted a fundraiser to benefit Springfield Catholic Schools and its 2007 land acquisition.

One Night of Grace

This reception at the Discovery Center was held by Nigerian Art Ambassador Ibiyinka Alao, who gives talks at local schools. His artwork was featured along with food from different African countries.

Toolbelts & Bowties

This fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity at University Plaza Convention Center had a silent auction that even featured pre-constructed playhouses.

New Year’s Eve Charity Dinner

This New Year’s celebration at Riverside Inn in Ozark benefited the Finley River Community Foundation’s grand-making fund for local organizations and public schools.

Walk to D'Feet ALS

This three-mile walk at Chesterfield Park in Springfield benefited the ALS Association.

Step Out to Fight Diabetes

To raise money for the American Diabetes Association, walkers made their way around Burrell Lake and Cox Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center, with a lunch following from Pasta Express.

Susan Sommer-Luarca Gallery Opening

The grand opening of Susan Sommer-Luarca’s new fine art gallery took place pre-Art Walk and benefited the Alzheimer’s Association and Boys and Girls Club of Springfield.

Heroes of the Ozarks

This annual bachelor and bachelorette auction at Ernie Biggs Piano Bar benefited OACAC.

Emerald Evening

This fundraising gala with big-prize raffles at Oasis Hotel and Convention Center benefited the technology needs of Springfield Catholic Schools.

Woman’s Story Premier

Proceeds from this movie premiere, wine tasting and silent wine and art auction at Palate Fine Wine & Provisions benefited the Miss America/Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization.

Burgundy Ball

The Central Care Cancer Center benefited from Citizens Memorial Hospital's annual ball at Unversity Plaza Convention Center, featuring an appearance by NASCAR driver and native Missourian, Carl...

Shop to Adopt

This holiday shopping bizarre at South Street Christian Church benefited Adoption for Families.

Evening of Enchantment

Cocktails, dinner, wine, a performance by the Springfield Ballet and entertainment by Kim Crosby at the Oasis Convention Center benefited the Springfield Ballet.

Celebrate the Season

Christmas shopping started early at this event filled with shoppers and vendors at the Oasis Convention Center. Money raised benefited the Junior League of Springfield.

A Night for the Y

live auction, cocktail buffet and dancing took center stage at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center at this 20th annual event benefiting the YMCA.

Friday Night TV Dinner

This dinner and auction at the Newberry Building benefited the children’s programming on Ozarks Public Television.

Evening of Hope

White River Room, 10/25/07, Greater Ozarks Area Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Big Smith, live auction, dinner

MASH Bash

Handbags of Hope

Autism Walk

DCO Wine Walk

DCO Wine Barrel Derby

A New Taste

A New Taste White River Room, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

Malibu Beach Bash 2007

19th Hole Party 2007

Best Places to Work

Red Ball Gala

Underwriters' Reception

417 Winners Dinner

Rock'n Ribs

Season Preview Party

2007 Interior Designs of the Year

July Taste Club

Photos By Gary Whitaker

Gift of Time 2007