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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 […]
This exhibit will be on display in the Freeman Health System Main Gallery. Spiva’s annual showcase of members’ work is celebrating 77 years! One of Spiva’s original exhibits, the work is a proclamation of our members’ hearts, minds, skills, and passions. Spiva’s members present their best work in this annual showcase of regional talent. 100+ […]
November 14, 2024 – January 4, 2025 A group exhibit with a variety of art available and ready for holiday gift giving! Featuring a wonderful selection of unique artworks all your holiday needs! Purchases go home with you-no waiting! There is truly something for everyone on your list at our 3rd Annual Holiday Show. You […]
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 […]
Missouri Humanities and Missouri Arts Council will convene partners and leaders from across Missouri on December 5th at 2 PM to brainstorm and collaborate on ideas for commemorating Juneteenth in 2025. If your community is interested in attending the virtual session, please register. Zoom Meeting: When: Dec 5, 2024 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) […]
The 40th annual Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival will be Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th – but it’s much more than just your typical holiday weekend event. It boasts one of the finest Christmas celebrations in all of Missouri, but it’s also lauded as one of the top two Christmas celebrations in the […]
Get into the holiday spirit at Spiva Center for the Arts’ Holiday Makers Market on December 7th! From 10 am to 5:45 pm, the Cornell Complex’s third floor will be brimming with one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures created by local artists and artisans. This festive event is a perfect opportunity to find unique gifts, support local makers, […]
Historic Saint Louis invites you to step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays with A Spirited Holiday Past on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved event brings together over 20 historic homes, museums, and sites throughout the Saint Louis area, each uniquely decorated with period-appropriate […]
During the communal years, Bethel colonists observed many “fete” days such as Easter, Christmas, New Years, harvest feasts, Independence Day and others with music, singing, dancing and visiting. On these occasions tables were loaded with all the good things the German kitchen and cellar could offer. Everyone was welcome and many came. At Christmas time […]
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 […]
St. Louis ArtWorks is hosting a youth art sale in collaboration with Marthas Angels and a Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway.
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will host its monthly meeting and annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Birthday Celebration at the Black Archives of Mid-America. Each year branches of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) around the country gather […]
The 2024 Holiday House Tour starts at the Guibourd-Valle House, an 1806 tour home operated by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, which is decked out in natural Christmas decorations created by our members early in December. Visitors can tour the house and view the spectacular Norman truss structure in the attic. From there […]
Experience White Haven after dark by candlelight with live music by guitarist Patrick Rafferty playing 19th century holiday favorites. The open house will end with a holiday concert in the Visitor Center featuring Celtica. This Irish/Scottish group returns after appearing at previous Concerts in the Park. No reservations required.
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