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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The presentation gives the background of Wooldridge, Missouri and it’s historic decline. The fire burned half the town in ninety minutes. I present audio recordings of the participants and some […]
The Beekeeper is a feature-length drama about three generations of families in rural, Missouri. Taking place within the confines of a summer afternoon, this evocative drama explores the ramifications of […]
The Linwood Gathering is a community event in which all participants of the community can come meet & greet others from their area, development positive relationships, share ideas and more. […]
The Beekeeper is a feature-length drama about three generations of families in rural, Missouri. Taking place within the confines of a summer afternoon, this evocative drama explores the ramifications of […]
Missouri Humanities is hosting a series of free virtual capacity building workshops designed to empower organizations and communities across Missouri. These workshops, held on the first Tuesday of each month, […]
Whether you are currently growing a food business or have an amazing idea for one, you’ll find something valuable at the 4th annual 2025 Food Business Conference on March 6th […]
The Civil Dialogues program, a project co-founded by Mizzou alumnae Jean Becker and Linda Lorelle, provides participants with a space where they can express their views and ask questions without […]
Carole Shelton tells the story of Mary Robinson, formerly enslaved cook at White Haven, from the perspective of a "neighbor" and friend of Mary's, later in her life. Program will […]
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