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 DAY EVENT
1 ................................................................... DRINK: Cowgirl Wednesdays @ Traffic Nightclub / 9pm
2 ...................................................................... MUSIC: Big Smith @ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds / 8pm
3 ...................................................... ART: First Friday Artwalk / Downtown Art Galleries / 6pm-10pm
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6 .................................................................................... DRINK: Mardi Gras Mondays @ Easy’s / 9pm
7 ................................................................. MUSIC: Tuesday Night Jam @ Commercial Street Market
8 ................................................................... DRINK: Cowgirl Wednesdays @ Traffic Nightclub / 9pm
9 ............................................................................. MUSIC: The Devil Wears Prada @ Nu Brew / 7pm
10 ................................................ SPORTS: Springfield Cardinals vs. San Antonio Missions / 7:10pm
11 ............................................................... ART: Dream Big Festival / Commercial Street / 10am-3pm
12 ....................................... MUSIC: Second Sundays Carillon Concert / John Q. Hammons Fountains
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15 ................................................................. DRINK: Cowgirl Wednesdays @ Traffic Nightclub / 9pm
16 ................................................................................ DRINK: College Night @ Icon Nightclub / 9pm
........................................................................................................... SCHOOL: OTC Classes Begin
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18 .......................................................................... CoMEDY: The Ten Spot @ Skinny Improv / 10pm
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20 ............................................................................................ DRINK: Happy Hour @ Kai / 5pm-9pm
............................................................................................ SCHOOL: Missouri State Classes Begin
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22 ................................................................. DRINK: Cowgirl Wednesdays @ Traffic Nightclub / 9pm
.......................................................................................................... SCHOOL: Drury Classes Begin
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24 ............................................................. SPORTS: Springfield Cardinals vs. Tulsa Drillers / 7:10pm
25 .............................................................................. ART: Movies @ Founders Park / “Casino Royal”
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27 .................................................................................. DRINK: Mardi Gras Mondays @ Easy’s / 9pm
28 ...................................................... SPORTS: Springfield Cardinals vs. Wichita Wranglers / 7:10pm
29 ................................................................. DRINK: Cowgirl Wednesdays @ Traffic Nightclub / 9pm
...................................................................................................... SCHOOL: Evangel Classes Begin
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31 ........................................................................ CoMEDY: The Big Show @ Skinny Improv / 10pm

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 Drink - Russian Qualude Shot - Almond Joy THE WINES OF CATENA

1 oz Kahlua 3 oz Malibu Rum Grape: Pinot Noir

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 We heard that you have a new album com- The Springfield music scene really seems to
ing out. When and where can we get our be thriving. It’s interesting, there seems to
hands on one? be more and more bands that are able to
have a commendable amount of success
The self titled album is set to be released on just playing at the venues here in town. The
September 18th.  It should be available on whole thing has really developed into its own
iTunes, my MySpace site, and other online culture. Every band is friends with every other
music stores.  Oh, and I’m hoipng CD Ware- band, and they’re all sharing a lot of the
house will also carry it here in town. same musicians. It’s great.

What genre of music do you place yourself

in, and what can we expect from the new
“There was a show on ABC
album? called “What About Brian”
I’d have to say it’s kind of like moody, piano-
that purchased placements
pop. Most of the songs are piano/orchestra for two of my songs in two dif-
driven with layers of lots of electronic and or-
ganic instruments mixed into the foundation.
ferent episodes.”
I wanted this first album to be really pretty
with lots of orchestral moments reminiscent of Wasn’t one of your songs on a tv show? How
the music of Ravel or Debussy. The goal was did that come about?
to create an album that had a very classical
feel to it; where the quiet moments were very Yeah, I think that was last February, or maybe
quiet and the loud moments almost epic. March. There was a show on ABC called
Most albums that I’ve heard in the last few “What About Brian” that purchased place-
years were produced with very little or no ments for two of my songs in two different
dynamics to them. We were hoping to break episodes. Outlook Music, the label I’m signed
away from that trend. to, is partnered with a company called Red
Robot which does a lot of TV and movie
Do you play many shows in the Springfield placements for indie artists. I had never actu-
area? ally seen the show before, but it was a lot of
fun to sit down with my family and watch for
I really don’t play a whole lot of shows in those two episodes. It was kind of a grown up
Springfield. Although we just did an abnor- version of 7th Heaven.
mally large show here in town last April at the
Gillioz Theatre. It was by far the most fun I’ve What are your plans for near future? Are you
ever had at a show. We were shooting for going on tour to promote the album?
a live DVD that will come out in the fall, so I
was very thankful that so many people were We’re in the process of trying to book a tour
willing to help pitch in and really get the word for the fall to coincide with the album release.
out. My band was comprised of members of More than likely, I’ll be playing a lot of shows
a bunch of different local bands as well as here in the Midwest for most of the fall, but
some nationally known ones. It was such an nothing is set in stone yet.
incredible honor to share the stage with such
a great group of talented musicians. Thanks for your time Jeremy, and good luck
with all of the big things happening with your
What do you think of the local music scene in career! We can’t wait to go buy your new cd!
Springfield?

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$5,000 2 bottles of Dom Perignon
Available at Level 2 2 bottles of Grey Goose with mixers
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1994 Beringer Private Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
$1,400 for a 3-liter bottle
Available at Bijan’s Sea & Grille

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This burger is served with special bottle
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 Monday
Easy’s - Best specials in town on pitchers &
shots!

Tuesday
Kai - Half price martinis & great beer specials
from 5pm-9pm

Wednesday
Traffic Nightclub – Cowgirl Night with well
specials until close!

Thursday
Icon Nightclub - College night featuring Co-
ors Light specials all night long

Friday
The Boogie – Insane Pint Specials

Cheap
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Drink The Boogie - Domestic bottles and well spe-
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of the Springfield Brewing Company - Pizza & Pitch-
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 D
owntown Springfield is on big-city lifestyle while remaining in a
the rise, and this time, we small-town location,” says Harris.
mean literally. With new Though the condominiums are
renovations and a high de- considered “luxury,” the price tag will be
mand for upscale, downtown one that even the up-and-coming young
living, Jason Harris of H. A. Investments professionals will feel comfortable with.
and Bo Hagerman of Hagerman New With units ranging from 180k to 350k,
Urbanism have a vision to bring loft and residents can experience the New York
condominium living to downtown for City lifestyle in these 900-to 2500 square
a “big city feel” by building “up,” not foot spaces without paying the New York
“out.” City price, or dealing with the NYC traf-
This vision is first being realized fic.
in South Pier Place. The old building, The architecture will be a big
located a few doors down from the Mud- selling point with these new and trendy
house, is being renovated and turned into spaces as well. The building was already
a mixed-use building that will contain one of downtown’s best historic build-

“People will be able to afford a big-city

lifestyle while remaining in a small-town
location”
space for offices and retail merchants ings with its old-world charm, tall ceil-
on the first floor, lofts for lease on the ings, rich old wood, and large windows.
second floor, and luxury condos for sale Combining these traditional features with
on the third. So, what is going to draw new architectural elements will create a
Springfieldians to this new style of liv- rich, eclectic dichotomy that wouldn’t
ing? otherwise exist. The juxtaposition of
“By modernizing the atmosphere the old with the new is showcased by
of Springfield’s downtown, we will the rhythm and texture of the stamped
attract more people who want to live, tin ceilings against the smooth, mod-
work, and play in a location that blends ern, sophisticated lighting in the master
old-world style with the upscale and bedroom; the rustic, brick walls against
trendy. People will be able to afford a the smooth granite in the kitchen; and the

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 old wooden doors with their timbered, structural people instead of cars- one that promotes “walk-
elements against the modern glass and plaster ability.” For this to happen, people must have
walls. The continual use of color and texture, walkable streets with landscaping, streetscaping,
which blends quality materials, modern ameni- and pedestrian lighting. Basically just a more
ties, and great, historic architecture, make this “people-friendly” environment all around which
design truly exciting. will give downtown that big-city feel.
The amenities added to this charming All that so-called “walk-ability” defi-
building are a strong selling point as well. It nitely comes in handy as South Pier is the only
would appear that no expense was spared when place in Springfield where there are over 50
walking into the luxurious spa-like bathrooms bars and restaurants within a three block radius
that are complete with fireplaces, flat-screen and over 20 of Springfield’s finest art galleries,
televisions wired behind mirrors, spacious movie theaters, live theaters, spas and salons,
Jacuzzi claw-foot bathtubs, multi-headed show- and other various services and offices just walk- Besides the obvious historical and architectural that are currently taking place there. Downtown
ers for two, romantic mood-lighting, and marble ing distance away. The upscale retail and dining charm the South Pier boasts, there is another at- blends historical and modern to create an al-
floors and countertops. But the luxury doesn’t establishments combined with the ever evolving tractive quality to this project that may surprise ternative lifestyle of sorts that differs from the
stop there. Try the sporting five-star exhibition- downtown nightlife, not to mention living at the some, and that’s sustainability. Hagerman and usual small-town choices. With the help of oth-
style gourmet kitchens worthy of top chefs. center of the First Friday Art Walk and other Harris are using “green” architecture, which er new developments such as the Monarch Art
will create more affordable living as well as Factory, renovated lofts, and many restaurants
more environment-friendly living. Also, be- and clubs, the downtown area is definitely on
“This will be the first true luxury downtown living cause these condos and lofts will be in the the up and up. Because there are currently no
center of activity, more people will be walk- high-end condominium spaces on the market
experience designed for people who want to
downsize their homes and responsibilities while Blueprint of Condo
upsizing their lifestyle and amenities”

Inhabitants of these new units will never want downtown events, offers a little something for
to eat out again. With an open layout perfect for everyone to enjoy.
entertaining, these kitchens include high-end “Location, location, location as the say-
appliances by Viking, Subzero, and GE Profile, ing goes,” comments Michelle Cantrell of Carol
as well as granite countertops and flat screen Jones Realtors. H&H chose Cantrell as South
televisions. Pier’s listing agent because of her vast experi- ing where they need to go instead of driving, in the area to meet the needs of those seeking
“This will be the first true luxury down- ence and knowledge of downtown development cutting down on the cost and use of gasoline the downtown life, H&H saw an opportunity
town living experience designed for people who in the last several years. and making downtown streets much easier to to revitalize a historic building in the heart of
want to downsize their homes and responsibili- Cantrell says South Pier Place has already traverse on foot. downtown to accommodate this demand. It will
ties while upsizing their lifestyle and ameni- drawn a lot of interest and that reservations will Green architecture, luxury amenities, great be interesting to see what’s on the horizon for
ties,” says Hagerman. And condominiums are be taken very soon. However, it looks like any- location, and attention to detail are just some of this type of development in Springfield. We can
the perfect way to achieve that goal for any one who’s interested should speak now as five the qualities that are drawing buyers to South only hope that more people will start spending
clientele who want luxury and style without the of the nine units have already been sold pending Pier Place. But in a dwindling real-estate mar- their dollars to progress downtown in a similar
headaches and responsibilities of owning an the development’s completion in the summer ket, one might believe now is not the time to fashion.
estate. These low-maintenance quarters in the of 2008. But don’t worry, if you can’t make it add properties in the Springfield area. So what
heart of downtown are within walking distance into South Pier, H&H are already hoping to add is going to make South Pier Place a success in
of many attractions that most people in Spring- more luxury condos to downtown Springfield downtown Springfield? According to Hager-
field have to drive to. and will be starting a waiting list for other new man and Harris there is currently a large de-
According to Hagerman and Harris, the idea is buildings that will be developed in the near mand by young professionals who want to be a
to create a development that is designed around future. part of the downtown lifestyle and the changes

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 Business Name:
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Date Opened:
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