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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 […]
September 19-22 & September 26-29, 2024 In this classic Shakespeare comedy, soon-to-be-wed Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.
September 19-22 & September 26-29, 2024 In this classic Shakespeare comedy, soon-to-be-wed Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.
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, cover crucial topics such as documenting impact (September 3), fundraising (October 1), corporate relationship building (November 5), and exhibit development (December 3). By participating, attendees […]
Immerse your senses with the sights, sounds, and aromatic smells of authentic German food, music, and activities. Hosted each weekend in October, the festival features events focused on German Heritage. The Visit Hermann website has a packed events calendar that highlights the full lineup of live music. Hosted day and night there's something for everyone, […]
: Experience the beauty of Hermann with local and regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works and live demos in many locations throughout town. Live music, dancing, shopping and sip and savor local wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants.
Experience the beauty of Hermann with local and regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works and live demos in many locations throughout town on the First Fridays of April, May, September and October. Local and regional artists display their art on First, Schiller, Fourth and market streets in downtown Hermann. This is a family-friendly event with […]
Experience the 45th Olde Tyme Apple Festival in downtown Versailles, MO. This vibrant event offers an array of vendors, live music, dance performances, food, artisans, car shows, and more.
Come and immerse yourself in the charm and beauty of historic Liberty, Missouri, at the 1st annual Art on the Side: Plein Air Liberty event! On Saturday, October 5th, from 8 am to 5 pm, artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the essence of this picturesque town, brimming with historic homes, landmarks, […]
Join us for the Heartland Book Festival at the Central Library on Saturday, October 12. This premiere literary event draws the region together through the power of story! The 2nd annual Heartland Book Festival will feature local and national authors, publishers, and bookstores. The day is packed with author talks, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, […]
Patrick Rafferty will present a program of Spanish guitar music featuring the Renaissance and Baroque guitar. The presentation will feature works by Gaspar Sanz, Santiago de Murcia, and other icons of the early guitar. Attendees will hear period instruments and the music written for them. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performance […]
Patrick Rafferty will present a program of Spanish guitar music featuring the Renaissance and Baroque guitar. The presentation will feature works by Gaspar Sanz, Santiago de Murcia, and other icons of the early guitar. Attendees will hear period instruments and the music written for them. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performance […]
Show Me Clydesdales will be bringing their Clydesdale mares and foals into the Holden City Park on Oct. 13 at 1;00. People can come meet these gentle giants for $5.00 each, or $10.00 for a family. Proceeds benefit Hope Outdoors, a local organization that ministers to children with special needs through outdoor experiences. This event […]
Missouri Humanities will be helping to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying veteran’s wreaths on the graves of our country's military members. Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring veteran’s wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you. You may […]
Textile Conservation on a Budget Learn to Preserve and Protect textiles with Dr. Amber Clifford - Professor of Anthropology and Director of the McClure Archives and Museum at the University of Central Missouri. Bring your textiles! Dr. Clifford will give Free one-on-one advice about your items! Quilts, Uniforms, Vintage Clothes, Hats, Fiber Art FREE Workshop […]
19th Annual Ancestors Memorial Gourd Dance and Pow Wow inside Benson Expo Center in Clinton, Missouri. Free and open to everyone.
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