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417 Magazine
May 2010

Cover Story

Losing It

417-land's weight-loss success stories, how they got there, and how you can, too.

Features

Tackling the Taboo: Let's Talk About Sex

Tackling the Taboo: Let's Talk About Sex

Dr. Libby Bennett grew up as the daughter of missionaries and spent most of her childhood and adolescent years in Kenya. Today she’s a clinical psychologist who specializes in sex therapy.

The Future Starts in Springfield

The Future Starts in Springfield

At Jordan Valley Innovation Center, local scientists are turning big ideas into reality. Find out why cocoa beans, saliva and a DC battery are keys to major healthcare and defense advancements.

Departments

What's Your Favorite...

An artistic chat with An Arts Patronage Initiative Director Bucky Bowman.

Get Pumped

The world’s smallest heart pump is now available at two of 417-land’s largest hospital

Cooking Class: Avanzare

Join Avanzare’s chef Tony Garcia at this month’s 417 Cooking Class to taste flavors that expand far beyond the restaurant’s traditional menu.

Black is Back

Starting this month, the Black Oak Amphitheater is bringing big acts to Branson.

School's In for Summer

When your little one declares “when I grow up, I wanna be a scientist!” you might be intimidated. Here’s a quick reference guide to a few local summertime classes (the fun kind), so you can...

Quick Trip: Little Rock

How to make the most of a vacation to the capital of Missouri's neighbor to the south.

Ramsey Home Profile: May 2010

From the eat-in kitchen to the specially planned storage areas, Rick and Michelene Ramsey use every square foot of their family’s quaint Nixa home.

Get Slammed

What’s it like to write poetry and perform it at a poetry slam in front of a crowded theater? I gave it a try to find out. BY Savannah Waszczuk

Mother Always Said...

Moms are infamous for passing down wisdom. It’s part of what makes Mom, Mom. So this month, in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing the advice that the mothers of some of Springfield’s...

Springtime White

The Developmental Center of the Ozarks’ newest fundraiser has guests dressed all in white.

5 Best Fish Tacos

So we’re not in Southern California. That doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we are. Just in time for warming temperatures, we found the five best summery fish tacos in 417-land.

Tackling the Taboo: Let's Talk About Sex

Dr. Libby Bennett grew up as the daughter of missionaries and spent most of her childhood and adolescent years in Kenya. Today she’s a clinical psychologist who specializes in sex therapy.

The Hot List: May 2010

11 things you can’t stop talking about this mont

The Future Starts in Springfield

At Jordan Valley Innovation Center, local scientists are turning big ideas into reality. Find out why cocoa beans, saliva and a DC battery are keys to major healthcare and defense advancements.

Covered in Color

Flip flops, check. Beach towel, check. There’s only one thing left to make your walk to the pool even hotter: a swimsuit cover-up. Check out our favorite local finds.

Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting

Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu brings Far East flair to Branson. The Tony-nominated show starts this month at the White House Theatre.

Jump for the Camera!

Originally from Russia, photographer Sergey Tsygankov is donating his time and photography skills to teaching local children about art and the Russian culture.

Cooking Class: Avanzare

Join Avanzare’s chef Tony Garcia at this month’s 417 Cooking Class to taste flavors that expand far beyond the restaurant’s traditional menu.

5 Best Fish Tacos

So we’re not in Southern California. That doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we are. Just in time for warming temperatures, we found the five best summery fish tacos in 417-land.

Springtime White

The Developmental Center of the Ozarks’ newest fundraiser has guests dressed all in white.

Covered in Color

Flip flops, check. Beach towel, check. There’s only one thing left to make your walk to the pool even hotter: a swimsuit cover-up. Check out our favorite local finds.

Quick Trip: Little Rock

How to make the most of a vacation to the capital of Missouri's neighbor to the south.

School's In for Summer

When your little one declares “when I grow up, I wanna be a scientist!” you might be intimidated. Here’s a quick reference guide to a few local summertime classes (the fun kind), so you can...

Covered in Color

Flip flops, check. Beach towel, check. There’s only one thing left to make your walk to the pool even hotter: a swimsuit cover-up. Check out our favorite local finds.

Red Ball Gala

For the American Diabetes Association. University Plaza Hotel. May 8, 2010.

Mother Always Said...

Moms are infamous for passing down wisdom. It’s part of what makes Mom, Mom. So this month, in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing the advice that the mothers of some of Springfield’s...

Get Slammed

What’s it like to write poetry and perform it at a poetry slam in front of a crowded theater? I gave it a try to find out. BY Savannah Waszczuk

The Hot List: May 2010

11 things you can’t stop talking about this mont

Black is Back

Starting this month, the Black Oak Amphitheater is bringing big acts to Branson.

Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting

Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu brings Far East flair to Branson. The Tony-nominated show starts this month at the White House Theatre.

The Future Starts in Springfield

At Jordan Valley Innovation Center, local scientists are turning big ideas into reality. Find out why cocoa beans, saliva and a DC battery are keys to major healthcare and defense advancements.

Ramsey Home Profile: May 2010

From the eat-in kitchen to the specially planned storage areas, Rick and Michelene Ramsey use every square foot of their family’s quaint Nixa home.

Get Pumped

The world’s smallest heart pump is now available at two of 417-land’s largest hospital

Tackling the Taboo: Let's Talk About Sex

Dr. Libby Bennett grew up as the daughter of missionaries and spent most of her childhood and adolescent years in Kenya. Today she’s a clinical psychologist who specializes in sex therapy.

Jump for the Camera!

Originally from Russia, photographer Sergey Tsygankov is donating his time and photography skills to teaching local children about art and the Russian culture.

What's Your Favorite...

An artistic chat with An Arts Patronage Initiative Director Bucky Bowman.

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