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Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World (May 3, 2024 – March 31, 2025) at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden focuses on the complex story of one of the world’s most important crop plants, maize (Zea mays), which is used by billions of people every day, for food, for […]
A series of six exhibitions and presentations, curated and implemented by Dr. Billie Follensbee, Museum Studies Program Coordinator, exploring the history and culture of the Ozarks October 2024-September 2025 at the Park Central Library Branch, Springfield, MO. This exhibition series is supported by a Missouri Humanities Council Major Grant. This exhibition and presentation series features […]
The State Historical Society of Missouri invites the public to visit a new exhibition, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation, open now through March 29, 2025, at the SHSMO Art Gallery located in the Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia. A public reception featuring the exhibit’s curator Joan Stack and photographer Noppadol […]
Sponsored by Matt & Ashley McConnell. Ardith Goodwin’s much-anticipated book, Penwonderative, is the first in her ""Predictably Unpredictable"" series, set in the fantastical Land of Ardithian. This children’s fantasy tale is a vibrant fusion of imaginative storytelling and intricate world-building, filled with hope and wonder. After 15 years of bringing the Fantastical Characters of Ardithian to […]
Montminy Gallery opens the new year with a compelling, collaborative exhibit, Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd, which runs January 15 through February 22. These two well-known, admired Columbia artists have impacted the arts community and each other by their popular and unique artistic practices. Their ongoing friendship of over 20 years […]
Life magazine declared Sedalia, MO, the city second-hardest hit by the Great Depression in the entire United States. At the same time, community members such as Harry Waldman declared themselves “rich” with assets far more valuable than money. In 1930s attire, Dr. Becky Imhauser portrays Waldman’s wife. She describes how Waldman raised money for charity […]
The public is invited to the Civil War Roundtable of St. Charles Missouri for a program on Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A small informal group, no membership necessary, meets at the St Charles City-County Library - Kathryn Linnemann Branch at 2323 Elm Street in St. Charles at 7pm. […]
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
Feb 8 | 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Step into a world of timeless romance and creativity at Letters of Love! Families are invited to explore 100-year-old love letters that share heartwarming stories of the past, connecting us to the lives and loves of those who came before. After enjoying these treasures from history, kids can dive […]
The song "Gospel Plow" or "Hold On" has been an African American folk standard for generations. While its exact age isn't known, "Gospel Plow" almost certainly originated among enslaved people and evolved into a Civil Rights anthem in the 1950s and 60s, its steady beat and hopeful lyrics telling Black Americans to "keep your eyes […]
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
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