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French Lessons

Ste. Genevieve helps us look back … and forward

By Arthur Mehrhoff

Some people sample and collect fine wines, but I like to collect and savor vintage museum experiences. Following a workshop last spring at Cape Girardeau, I visited the Felix Vallé House State Historic Site in historic Ste. Genevieve. The experience of discovering a truly unique aspect of Missouri life interpreted by a first-rate museum made this French-American …... Read more >

Carefree Comfort

Tucked in and around Branson with the King By John Robinson   “Historic?” The chamber of commerce lady didn’t buy my logic. I persisted. “If I were a vehicle, I’d have a historic tag. And Rock Lane Lodge was already historic when our family stayed there thirty years ago.”

She motioned down the narrow peninsula called Indian Point. “It’s near the end of the road, and now they call it R…... Read more >

Firefly Fascination

Art can be made without a canvas, a chisel, or a paint brush. This evening at St. Charles, it will be created using insect nets, plastic jars, and a small army of captive fireflies. Project: Firefly is an art installation conceived of by Alex Elmestad, who works at the Foundry Art Center at St. Charles. “The order of capturing, using, and releasing back to the earth or atmosphere has long been a tradition in spiritual and religious pr…... Read more >

Bluegrass & blossoms

Bluegrass music will drift through the blooms at Close Memorial Park at Springfield on July 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the park’s annual Bluegrass and Blossoms event. The Missouri Mountain Gang with Larry Mayfield will play traditional and contemporary bluegrass, while Reel Greene will play traditional Irish and American music. In addition to music, attendees can enjoy the park’s eighteen gardens, which will be in full bloom, and en…... Read more >