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The Broadway rendition of the classic movie musical, "The Music Man," is headed to Springfield on Sept. 26 & 27 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Hosted by iconic actress Shirley Jones, the two-night event will co-star Patrick Cassidy and feature each unforgettable song and dance routine everyone fell in love with when the influential film debuted over 52 years ago. Complete with memorable scenes and fantastic musical numbers, "The Music Man" Broadway show is nothing short of spectacular.

Subaru is on a mission to carry out their recently unveiled "Prominence 2020" plan, and as a part of the fresh strategy, the respected automaker has decided to develop a new single platform that will be used on every model in their roster. A huge change for the brand, Subaru believes the use of one platform will help lower unnecessary costs, saving them a significant amount of money over time.

Saturday, September 6, is a great day to stop by Reliable Subaru, located at 438 Ingram Mill Road, just off of Chestnut Expressway and Highway 65. The dealership will be hosting an Unveiling Event to present the all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Subaru Outback to the public.

When Subaru officially announced that their midsize crossover SUV, the Tribeca, would be put to rest this year, there was no word as to what, or if, a new model would fill the newly opened spot. Many even thought the company would just move on with its current lineup; however, that doesn't seem to be the case.

Subaru's incredibly popular 2014 BRZ model has been officially rated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Another stunning achievement under Subaru's belt, the honor is one shared by three other cars in the automaker's lineup, including the Impreza, XV Crosstrek and WRX. In addition to this win, Subaru has three 2014 models that have earned Top Safety Pick+ awards: the 2014 Outback, Legacy and Forester.

Merlin is a gorgeous two-year-old black and white Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair cat with a cute little mustache that gives him a unique look. A little shy when he first meets strangers, Merlin will need some time and patience to get used to a new home, but he's a love bug once he trusts you.

Subaru has set out to change the way fans view motorsports videos on their smartphones by releasing a brand-new mobile app equipped with 360 degree video playback. Featuring a collection of content promoting Subaru Motorsports, the app's new video technology will allow users to view rallycross races from all angles, giving them a virtual experience that puts them in the middle of the action.

There have been recent talks that Toyota may be signing a new joint venture with BMW, and with rumors swirling, many have wondered what that means for their partnership with Subaru. Toyota's chief of engineering, Tetsuya Tada, recently made claims in an interview that Subaru's future involvement with the automaker was unclear, but Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, has officially come out to deny those claims.

Come out and support Springfield's role in establishing the legendary Route 66 at the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, which will be held on August 8 & 9 at Park Central Square. Free for anyone who'd like to attend, this special event will pay tribute to the West Central neighborhood's impact on Route 66 and generate funds in order to restore the portion of Route 66 that runs through the neighborhood.

Pro skateboarder turned Rallycross driver Bucky Lasek received his 20th X Games medal earlier this month after participating in an official X Games Rallycross race at the Circuit of Americas in Austin Texas. With the help of his Subaru WRX STI, Lasek came in second in the event, earning a silver medal, and proving his talents have no limits.