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Neosho Arts Council is debuting their new Murals of Neosho Guide and Descriptive Audio Tour. Everyone can now visit the town’s murals in person or online while watching and listening to a descriptive audio tour of each piece. The audio descriptions will guide viewers through the work using descriptive language while weaving in historical and […]
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 […]
Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop for Teachers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City July 21 – July 26 or July 28 – August 2 During the 1920s and 1930s, city leaders boasted of Kansas City’s economic and civic triumphs and culture flourished, yet these achievements occurred in a political, social, and economic landscape […]
An informal discussion of connecting the arts community-six artists in the current exhibit will talk about who influenced their art journey: Askia Bilal, Brooke Cameron, Susan Taylor Glasgow, Jane Mudd, Mike Sleadd & Larry Young.
Join Missouri Humanities for a day-long capacity-building workshop in Columbia, MO on August 2, 2024! This event is FREE for Missouri Humanities members and staff/volunteers of Missouri’s nonprofit cultural institutions. Experts will present on topics such as Using Oral Histories in Podcasts and Exhibits, Marketing and Social Media, Community Partnerships, and Expanding Horizons Through Culture […]
Jazz up your summer. Come enjoy great music, good food, and drinks at the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheater. Gates will open at 3 p.m. with bands starting at 4 p.m. Hermannhof Winery will offer approximately 10 different wines for purchase, as well as flights, wine slushies, spirits from Black Shire Distillery and beers from Tin […]
For 12 days in April 1933, Clyde, Buck and Blanche Barrow, Bonnie Parker and W.D. Jones hid out in a two-story garage apartment in Joplin, Missouri. On April 13, their tranquil hideout became the scene of a deadly shootout. Though the Borrow gang escaped, discoveries in the apartment eventually helped lead to the gang's demise. […]
The purpose of our 2024 Dexter Quilt Show is to celebrate local quilting talent and promote quilting as an art form. We are seeking exhibitors and attendees and hope to reach community members interested in participating. The Quilt Show will be at the Dexter Welcome Center & Depot Museum located at 24 South West Main […]
Saint Louis Story Stitchers uses Creative Youth Development to build holistic wellness in young people. The Summit builds youth empowerment by exploring 5 elements of hip hop: DJ-ing, Graffiti, MC-ing, Breaking, and Knowledge. Seating is limited. Free. Lunch provided. 16-25-year-olds are encouraged to apply! Registration Link: https://storystitchers.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/youth-empowerment-summit 10 Year Anniversary Celebration! Over 10 years, Story […]
The Opera Bell Band will present a musical performance inspired by the history of corn in the Midwest United States, featuring original songs and comedy routines. Opera Bell Band members: Shane Devine, Kristina DeYong, Grant Martin, Jess Adkins, and Jake Hurst. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performance duration: 30-45 minutes. Seating […]
The Opera Bell Band will present a musical performance inspired by the history of corn in the Midwest United States, featuring original songs and comedy routines. Opera Bell Band members: Shane Devine, Kristina DeYong, Grant Martin, Jess Adkins, and Jake Hurst. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performance duration: 30-45 minutes. Seating […]
Join us for our next Concert in the Park featuring the 4th Street Band. Playing a variety of blues, rock, and country standards from the 1950s and 1960s, the 4th Street Band has been entertaining audiences around the St. Louis area for over a decade. The concert is open to the public at no cost […]
In "Broadcasting the Ozarks," authors Kitty Ledbetter and Scott Foster Siman explore the vibrant country music scene that emerged in Springfield, Missouri, in the 1930s and thrived for half a century. Central to this history is the Ozark Jubilee (1955–60), the first regularly broadcast live country music show on network television. Dubbed the “king of […]
The Midwest's largest Airing of the Quilts and Fabric Fest!! Over 800 quilts displayed In Hamilton at the Missouri Quilt Museum, churches, local businesses and historic homes throughout Hamilton. August 16th and 17th.
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area presents "Casualties of War: A Civil War on the Western Border Symposium." Measuring the struggle for freedom against the loss of liberty, the symposium will explore the wide-ranging effects of the border conflict and the loss of civil liberty for those caught in its vortex. Until the mid-nineteenth century, a […]
Explore a selection of hidden histories of St. Louis, an engaging program dedicated to uncovering the untold stories behind the city’s most iconic landmarks. Delve into the lesser-known tales of people, places, and events that have shaped St. Louis in surprising and remarkable ways.
AI technology is everywhere! Join us on Thursday, August 22nd in Rolla, Missouri as leading AI and technology impact specialists discuss how new technology may affect your business, relationships, and personal life, covering the social and psychological impacts of AI, technology diffusion, and upcoming revolutions in healthcare. Missouri Humanities’ Think-N-Drink programs engage Missourians in thoughtful […]
Hundreds of Ford enthusiasts rally in downtown Hermann to show off vehicles from Model A's to Mustangs. The main Saturday attraction is an all-day All Ford Show starting at 8 a.m. on downtown Fourth Street. Highlights include a Road Rally Car Cruise and a Trolley Wine Tour. Proceeds from the show go to local charities. […]
This interactive presentation by Alex Primm will describe little heralded Missouri conservation heroes. The audience will have the opportunity to describe their heroes as well. This will take place at the Harrisonville Public Library’s Meeting Room. Thanks in part to several state agencies, Missouri has been a renowned pioneer in restoring wildlife and protecting our […]
Induction Ceremony Presented By Atha Bros Ag The fourth annual enshrinement ceremony for the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Class will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center located at 1201 North Woodbine Road. The ceremony is held in memory and honor of Mr. Frank O’Malley. […]
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