12 things you can’t stop talking about this month.

By the Editors

We found the top three best-selling mobile phones from the major carriers in Springfield. Let’s just say flip phones have been outsmarted.

By Harrison Keegan

‘Tis the season of giving! Get involved in an Adopt-a-Family program and give back to the community.

By Megan Waterman

Nothing tastes better during the cold of winter than a little warming cinnamon. We like to get our cinnamon fix in the form of an ooey-gooey, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon roll. We found the five...

By Katie Pollock Estes

Complete your holiday party ensemble with one of these trendy clutches, all from 417-land shops.

Styling by Kaye Lee

If you want a stress-free vacation, but you don’t want to travel too far, visit Hermann, Missouri. Originally founded by German settlers, this quaint town has not lost its Old World charm. When...

By Megan Waterman

When did New Year’s Eve turn into falling asleep in front of the TV? Round up the kids, and head to some of these family-friendly countdown destinations.

By Harrison Keegan

Oxford, Mississippi is less than seven hours from Springfield, making it a great quick getaway. Read on, and see how you can take advantage of the history and charm of this sweet Southern city.

By Deborah Mitchell

Springfield Symphony. Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Dec 10, 2011.

The owner of Walnut Street Inn in Springfield ventured onto some of 417-land’s prettiest back roads and stumbled upon a rare Ozarks sight.

By Gary Blankenship

Think you can create the tastiest sandwich in 417-land? Enter our Best Sandwich Contest, and your masterpiece (between two slices of bread) could be featured in an upcoming issue of 417 Magazine.

By Katie Pollock Estes

Hire a babysitter, and ring in the New Year with your sweetie at one of these fun-filled New Year’s Eve parties.

By Julie Sedenko Davis

The huge tortoises at Dickerson Park Zoo don’t have to hide from sight during southwest Missouri’s chilliest months. The new winter quarters for tortoises will provide an opportunity for...

By Karen Bliss

Springfield may not be a soccer city yet, but the world’s most popular sport is gaining ground. The Springfield Demize indoor team starts its season this month.

By Harrison Keegan

Joplin clay artist Jed Schlegel uses the earth in more ways than one to create stunning works of art.

By Megan Waterman

Get to know Marionville through its residents’ eyes, and learn how a tuba player and some white rodents have made this small town famous.

By Kaitlyn McConnell

Learn about the full-body workout you can get at CrossFit Springfield’s intense rowing class.

By Savannah Waszczuk

Brady Bunch fans will love the new Barry Williams one-man meal-and-a-show at the Yakov Theatre.

By Kim Swain

Boca Mocha serves up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options in a coffee shop that puts a Haitian spin on your cup of joe.

By Katie Pollock Estes

In the mood for Mexican, we washed our fresh fajitas down with a fresh margarita at Las Margaritas.

By Katie Pollock Estes

Lush Desserts mixes alcohol with cakes, brownies and other sweet treats to create one-of-a-kind delicious dessert items.

BY Savannah Waszczuk

By Katie Pollock Estes

These seven dishes or drinks have passed out taste buds and made us rave. They are ranked by level of yumminess.

In the dead of winter, treat yourself to a little island flavor.

By Katie Pollock Estes

Complete your holiday party ensemble with one of these trendy clutches, all from 417-land shops.

Styling by Kaye Lee

See Matt and Nichole Lemmon’s Midtown Springfield home dressed up for the holidays, and learn some decorating tips from Nichole.

By Savannah Waszczuk

A new facility in Republic is improving the lives of 417-land kids and adults through therapeutic horseback riding.

By Sandy Clark

Where do you turn when you need legal counsel? A peer-review process was used to determine the top attorneys in 417-land for the 2012 Best Lawyers list