Ozarks Public Television

05/23/2026

Honor. Remember. Reflect. 🕊️
📅 Sunday, May 24 | ⏰ 7 PM

Join us for the PBS National Memorial Day Concert on OPT for a powerful tribute to those who gave everything—and to the families who carry their legacy.

05/14/2026

🚗✨ The Mother Road is calling…
Step into the stories, landmarks, and hidden gems that make Route 66 unforgettable in the documentary "Lost and Found on Route 66".

▶️Stream it for free at optv.org/route66

05/11/2026

🧠🍻 Trivia fans! Our sister station KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio is hosting Trivia Night this Thursday, May 14, and they’d love to see you there!
It’s a fun way to test your knowledge, enjoy some friendly competition, and support local public radio—all in one night.

📍 BrewCo
⏰ 6–9 PM
🎟️ Register now: ksmu.org/trivia

05/10/2026

🛣️ Travel the Mother Road from lost landmarks to new beginnings in the locally produced OPT documentary, "Lost and Found on Route 66".

📺 Watch on OPT:
• Monday, May 11 at 8 PM
• Tuesday, May 12 at 7 PM
• Thursday, May 14 at 8 PM
• Thursday, May 21 at 9 PM

Set a reminder to tune in!⏰

Liberty Utilities Central Great Southern Bank Citizens Memorial Hospital

05/10/2026

The Mother Road has stories to tell—and we’re sharing them.
🌟 "Lost and Found on Route 66" premieres Monday, May 11 at 8pm on OPT

05/04/2026

Feeling disconnected isn’t just personal, it’s happening across our region.

Tune in tonight at 8pm on OPT for a powerful "Making a Difference" episode that explores the loneliness epidemic and paths back to connection.

💙 "Making a Difference" is made possible by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

05/02/2026

🎬🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨🎬
“Lost and Found on Route 66” rolls onto the big screen today, and we’d love to see you there! Join us for a special documentary screening followed by a Q&A with producer Nico Burasco and Route 66 historian & preservationist Jeremy Morris.

🕒 Doors open at 3 PM�🎥 Screening at 3:30
❓Q+A to follow�📍Historic Fox Theatre

Come spend your afternoon on the Mother Road to discover the stories, music, and preservation efforts that keep Route 66 alive. See you soon! 🛣️✨

Route 66 Springfield, Missouri

05/01/2026

Nico and the Historic Fox Theatre team finished the tech run-through for tomorrow’s documentary screening of Lost and Found on Route 66! 🎥🛣️

Looking forward to sharing this journey with our community tomorrow. See you there! 🤗

04/30/2026

That’s the heart of it. 🚙✨❤️
Documentarian Nico Burasco shares how "Lost and Found on Route 66" focuses on the journey, the people, and the discoveries still being made along the Mother Road. We’re proud to share this conversation about our newest OPT documentary.

Read or listen to the full interview at ksmu.org/route66doc

"It's less about where you're going and more about how you're getting there and what you're finding along the way..."

Documentarian and videographer Nico Burasco talks with us about the new OPT doc: “Lost and Found on Route 66”.

04/24/2026

Experience the magic of Live Theatre and Support OPT! 🎭

Looking for a night (or four!) out in Springfield? Our Spring Auction has you covered with theatre tickets to FOUR different shows at THREE local theatres!

Bid on unforgettable performances, support the arts right here in our community, and help keep quality public television strong for everyone in the Ozarks. 🌟

Don’t miss your chance to score amazing seats while supporting OPT’s mission.
👉 Check out the auction and start bidding today at optv.org/auction

Gillioz Theatre
Springfield Little Theatre
Tent Theatre
Missouri State University Dept of Theatre and Dance
Henry Cho