HA HA TONKA, a nationally known band with local ties, will perform Feb. 15 at the West Plains Civic Center as part of Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th anniversary reunion and concert event. Named after Ha Ha Tonka State Park, the group’s relentless touring has seen them become one of the most buzzed about young bands in America. They’ve appeared at Lollapalooza, Sundance Film Fest, SXSW, CMJ; toured nationally as a headlining act; and supported many great bands such as Old 97s, Murder By Death, Langhorne Slim, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin, Ludo and Meat Puppets. The event will begin with a social hour from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by the Ha Ha Tonka concert at 8. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are $5 each and available through the civic center box office, 110 St. Louis St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays; call 417-256-8123 to order by phone. Tickets also may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com. For more information about Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th anniversary celebrations and events, call 417-255-7240 or e-mail WPDevelopment@MissouriState.edu. Band members are, from left, Luke Long, Brian Roberts, Brett Anderson and Lennon Bone. (Photo provided)