Good morning, Springfield.

After last week’s power outage canceled the first event, Gigs in the Garden returned to Nathanael Green Park for Mother’s Day with performances by Maddi Warren and Alli Butler.

The Sister Cities Association will host National Dulcimer Champs and Friends next Sunday at 2 p.m. + a rescheduled May 4 show is planned for October.

Springfield flower shops reported record Mother’s Day orders as high demand forced one owner to close her website and led some to raise prices due to tariffs on imported blooms—owner Cherrelle Hitchcock said sales doubled compared to Valentine’s Day.

Local shops have managed to avoid rising costs for locally sourced flowers.

Larry Lee, a founding member of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, died Sunday when his band announced his loss; he was 78 (he co-wrote the hit Jackie Blue and served four years in the Navy).

Alliance for Healthcare Education held its first pinning ceremony for 10 students who completed the CNA program (part of the Ozarks Tech Alliance Middle College program) to help ease local healthcare shortages.

The partnership with CoxHealth, Missouri State University, Ozarks Tech, and Springfield Public Schools will expand its programs in fall.

Springfield Cardinals Game Against Amarillo Sod Poodles

11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. — Hammons Field — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a fun day of minor league baseball action with the Springfield Cardinals.

Amarillo Sod Poodles at Springfield Cardinals

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Hammons Field — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game featuring the Amarillo Sod Poodles against the Springfield Cardinals.

Rodney Carrington Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with multitalented comedian Rodney Carrington.

Midwest Muscle 5th Annual Car Show

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Allison Sports Town — Pre-registration required — Experience the best cars in the Midwest at an action-packed show for all ages.

Movie Matinee: Thelma & Louise

2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & combo vouchers available — Enjoy a classic film about two women's adventurous flight from the law.

74th USHA National Four-Wall Championships

May 22 - May 26 — Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts — Entry fee varies — Watch top handball athletes compete in one of the nation's premier championships.

Stand-Up Comedy with Jeremiah Watkins

6:30-8 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Jeremiah Watkins known for his unique off-the-cuff style.

Field Trip Film Screening: Finding Nemo

2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Tickets from $5 — Enjoy a classic animated adventure as Marlin embarks on a quest to find his son Nemo.

Trent Prewitt Live at Pappy's Place

6 PM – 12 AM — Pappy's Place — Entry cost TBA — Enjoy an evening of country music with Trent Prewitt and his fabulous 7-piece band.

DEK of Hearts Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Sidebar Springfield — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a blend of country, pop, and bluegrass from a talented local trio.