The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art is showcasing eight pieces authenticated or believed to belong to the brushstrokes of William Morrison Hughes, some paintings shown for the first time.
Nancy Schler recycles old wine bottles, salt shakers, even light bulbs into craft pieces. Her wine bottle collection can be seen at Cooper's Oak Winery.
Open auditions will be held at two different locations this year. Oct. 7 at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at the SoCo Club, 128 E. Nifong, Columbia on Oct. 8 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cathy Barton and Dave Para will be in concert at Central Methodist University on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Willie Mae Kountz Recital Hall on the Fayette campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Carolyn Edwards, a dental assistant, also operates a pottery studio in her home.
Most recently Walter Bargen received an honor in the A capella Zoo magazine on his short story "A Theory of Muses." Over the years he has been recognized for his literary achievements: National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship in 1991, Hanks Prize in 1996 and Chester H. Jones Foundation poetry prize in 1997.
Retired Master Sgt Dearing McMillin Jr. once saved lives. If soldiers were trapped in a plane underwater or downed pilots were located in remote settings accessible only by water, he was asked to use his skills as a scuba diver to reach them. Now a Boonville resident, he uses his skills as an artist to produce stained glass pieces such as windows, novelties, and light-catchers with the goal of providing people an enjoyment of art.
The art gallery on Main Street will host a reception for its show of Missouri River Festival of the Arts artists from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Performances of GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Oct. 13, 2 p.m, Oct. 14, 8 p.m, Oct. 15, 2 p.m & 8 pm and Oct. 16, 2 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline is based on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger and contains 27 of her best-known tunes. In 1961 when Cline was in Houston for a show,
Also, step back into the 19th century at the Folk Festival Monday, Sept. 5, at Boone's Lick State Historic Site near Boonesboro. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks and the Boonslick Area Tourism Council, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
The festival started Thursday. The concerts feature St. Louis Symphony Concertmaster David Halen.
The musical starts before you even notice, as a cast member makes last minute arrangements around the stage and a public address announcer alerts the audience to unwrap any hard candy.
Twenty-two Boonville students performed with the Missouri Youth Honor Choirs sponsored by the Missouri Choral Directors Association on July 20 in Jefferson City.
This Saturday, Greg Bloom will work on the mural in the morning until noon to demonstrate his work as part of the Clatter and Splatter art festival. He will also answer questions from onlookers.
Progressive rock band Clatter based on a family farm near Lone Elm will return to Boonville after seven years to hold workshops and demonstrations during a weekend of music and painting called Clatter and Splatter.
Coming Saturday, Sept. 24 in Downtown Sedalia, the Queen of the Prairies Festival of the Arts will make its debut.
Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the Historic Katy Depot at 600 E 3rd Sedalia and watch demonstrations from the loom, Japanese braiding, sketch artists, photography and more. Visit with the artists to understand their craft.
