Events Calendar

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

“Patriot Nations” is a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores the ways in which Native Americans have served America’s Armed Forces in every major military encounter from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts in the Middle East. Through a series of engaging and historical photographs and narratives, visitors will learn how Native American servicemen and women have served to protect and defend the United States.

Special exhibit hours at Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center from Nov. 21 to Dec. 27:

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday
• Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday
• Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
• Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28
• Closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25

The exhibit will begin with an opening night open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

“Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces” was produced by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibition was made possible by the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For more information, visit mohumanities.org/patriot-nations. 

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

All aboard for a favorite holiday tradition at Crown Center!
Kids and families can explore this interactive exhibit, meet and have their photo taken with Santa Claus (through December 24), climb aboard the Crown Center Express Train Engine, and enjoy Gingerbread Village. No admission fee. Photos with Santa are available for a fee, or you may take your own.

Open during Crown Center Shops holiday hours (Monday –
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.).

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Closed Christmas Day.

What:  Explore four picturesque homes around Table Rock Lake during the 19th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes presented by Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake.  The tour will take place Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.  A  $15 advance ticket purchase gives visitors the opportunity to peek inside four of Table Rock Lake’s unique private residences – all dressed up for the holidays. Tickets are available September 1 through December 5^th either from a Neighbors and Friends member or,  Branson: Rhodes Price Chopper, Kimberling City:  Harter House:  Kimberling Area Library Note: Tickets will also be available for $20 on the days of
the tour.

The ticket purchase opens the door to the fun of exploring some of the most interesting homes nestled in our area. Just to give you a little peak into the homes on tour this year, here is a brief summary of what you will see. 

The first home in Kimberling City.  This 4400 square foot log cabin sits on four wooded acres and has a tremendous view of where the White and James rivers merge.   A large bunking room was added to accommodate all the grandkids, the basement has been completely remodeled, and a circle drive completed.  You will enjoy the grandness, comfort and lake views from this unique lake home.

Also in Kimberling City is the second home. The 4750 square foot house was built in 2017 and
completed in Jan 2018.  There are 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.  Solid wood
beams throughout the house inside and out and two gas fireplaces.  Custom built cabinets and granite.  The mudroom bench was custom made and is special because it includes a piece of pecky cypress wood that came from their
grandparent’s farm.  The basement area is made for entertaining.  There are 3 tv’s on the wall, a pool table, poker table and a golf simulator.  The outside space includes a large covered deck, one side has a screen enclosure along with a gas fireplace.    

The third home, in the Branson West area:  Welcome to this square foot “Hook’s Pointe” located at Point 5 1/4 on beautiful Table Rock Lake. The Timber framed home was inspired by Johnny Morris’ Big Cedar Lodge and Dogwood Canyon. Circle sawn hardwood floors, panoramic windows encased in Stone, Barn wood furniture and hand-made quilts provide Rustic Elegance.

The forth home is in the Lampe area.  This lake home was built in the Bread Tray Mountain area approximately 1977, setting on 3 acres overlooking Table Rock Lake.  Over the years, the property has been updated by adding a 64×42 metal building, remodeled a separate 2 car garage into a 1 bedroom guest house, added a multi-tier water feature in the middle of the circle drive and are currently upgrading the original house.


Special Features of the tour: At the Kimberling Area Library, visitors have access to an expansive Galleria and Marketplace, featuring local crafts, jewelry, baked goods and drawings as well as purchasing your “Home Tour Tickets” Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While there, visitors can enjoy complimentary, coffee and cookies.  In addition, a lunch is available for purchase for $10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why: Proceeds from the Christmas Tour of Homes and Galleria will be distributed to various Stone and Taney County charities. In 2019 Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake raised more than $71,000 through their annual fundraiser such as the Twilight Live and Silent Auction, a concert series and the Christmas Tour of Homes. These proceeds were awarded to 22 Stone and Taney County 501C3 organizations this past March. Throughout the years, Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake have raised more than $500,000 for local charities.

Links: Visit hometour.nftrl.org  to learn more about the Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake Christmas Tour of
Homes, the recipients of last year’s grants, and the organization.

 (Note: no children under age of 12, no photos or videos at home).

Contacts / Publicity Committee:  Barbara Walker – 417-559-0150 – publicity@nftrl.org

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

Art lovers and collectors – don’t miss your opportunity to purchase artwork made by KCAI’s incredibly talented students. KCAI’s End of Semester Exhibition and Sale is the best place to shop for art and absorb the amazing work on display across campus. Make sure to visit each studio including Animation, Ceramics, Fiber, Filmmaking, Foundation, Illustration, Interactive

Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Graphic Design and Sculpture. All proceeds benefit individual artists and studios.

Friday, December 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, noon – 5 p.m.

Battle High
School FBLA is hosting their Fourth Annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair,
December 7, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The event will be in the Battle High School Common’s area where a variety of local crafters and direct sale vendor’s merchandise will be available for purchase.  Great place to finish up your last-minute holiday shopping and support FBLA!  

 Admission Fee: $2

 Like/Share our Facebook event @BHS FBLA

See downtown Warrensburg be transformed back in time to the 1840s when Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was published.

Artists, crafters and makers will be working in the windows of participating downtown businesses demonstrating their skills of decades past. Ride through downtown in a carriage with a cup of hot cocoa, or roast chestnuts on an open fire. Enjoy the downtown holiday atmosphere with traditional Dickens’ era costume and festivities. There will even be a visit from Father Christmas himself!

Join the City of Liberty, Clay County and Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. for Hometown Holidays and the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7.

Family friendly activities include:

– Passport shopping activity (starts at 10 am)

– Pictures with Santa

– Crafts for kids

– Refreshments and s’mores

– Games

– Live music and entertainment

– Mayor’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 pm

Join us for a family friendly night on the Excelsior Springs Trolley! Hop on at the parking lot at Broadway & Elizabeth Street (old Farmers Market parking lot) and venture out on a magical lighted tour of Excelsior Springs finishing through The Lane of Lights. The tour concludes back in downtown. Book online at www.estrolley.com or call 816.630.6161 and we will be happy to book for you!

Location:

Parking lot on Broadway & Elizabeth St., Excelsior Springs, Mo. 64024

Date/Time Information:

Tours will be on December 7, 14 & 21.
Tours departs at 6:15pm & arrive back to the parking lot by 7:30pm
Please arrive 10 minutes before tour departs for check in.

Fees/Admission:

Tickets are $10 per person. Kids 3 and under are free.*

*Please indicate in the notes section if you are bringing any children 3 and under so we have an idea how many people total to expect. Children must sit on parents lap if not purchasing a seat for them.

This holiday season give your family the gift of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker! Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic. Enjoy world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets, and soaring birds in the show The New York Times calls a “Hot Ticket!” Celebrate this cherished Columbia holiday tradition and relive the dream with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

TICKETS: $55/$45/$35/CHILDREN

Sponsored by:

KPLA (Cumulus)
Columbia Daily Tribune
Missouri Arts Council
City of Columbia, MO Office of Cultural Affairs
Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

• Chili/soup dinner
  Christmas Trees Charity Contest
• Christmas Parade
• Breakfast with Santa
• The Grinch
• Candy Cane Hunt
• Hayrides
• Thousands of lights and displays throughout the harbor and downtown Warsaw

Event is put on by the City of Warsaw.  For more information, contact 660-438-5522.

Duane Reed Gallery is pleased to present new work by painter, Jill Hackney, and
ceramicist, Perry Haas. The exhibition will be on view from December 13, 2019
through January 25, 2020.

The public is invited to enjoy an 1860s Victorian Christmas during candlelight tours of the Hunter-Dawson home. The house, aglow with the warmth of oil lamps and candles, will be decorated with fresh greenery, Christmas trees and 1860s-style ornaments. Site staff will be wearing Victorian era fashions and refreshments will be served.

Daytime tours will be Dec. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with candlelight tours from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. This event is free and open to the public.

Come participate and enjoy the spirit of the season with our Christmas Parade on Main Street and Craft Fair at the Lincoln School.

Craft Fair doors open at 10:00 am in the little gym
Parade at 11:00 am on Main Street

The Benton County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair will be hosting a Free Will Donation Chili/Soup Dinner in the school Cafeteria.

Small Silent Auction available for bidding during the craft fair. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN.

For more information, contact the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at www.lincolnmochamberofcommerce.com.

Join us for an all-inclusive wine tour experience aboard the Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley! This is our special Christmas edition tour! Everyone is encouraged to dress in their best festive outfits. There will be games and contests throughout the tour, including prizes for best dressed!
Your adventure begins at Willow Spring Mercantile with a gourmet brunch in the wine cellar bistro paired with Missouri-made wines. Then we’ll hop aboard the trolley and head out to Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery, followed by Van Till Family Farm Winery. The last stop on the tour is at Four Horses & a Dog Vineyard & Winery before we conclude back in downtown Excelsior Springs. Each winery stop includes a full tasting experience. Plus, you’ll receive a souvenir 6-bottle wine bag to fill up with your favorite wines plus a silicone wine cup!
Brunch includes made from scratch sausage and vegetable quiche, spinach salad with fresh berries, and fresh fruit. A chocolate cappuccino brownie is served for dessert. A wine flight with your choice of sweet or dry wines will accompany the meal. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when you register so the restaurant can accommodate.

*If you are part of a group, please let us know the names of everyone in your party, so we can set tables accordingly.

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

Join us for an all-inclusive Sunday afternoon Candlelit Wine Tasting followed by an early dinner at Palermo’s Italian Restaurant. 

The trolley will transport you to Fence Stile Winery where you will be escorted to the exclusive Celler57 Club room and wine caves for an intimate candlelit tasting. Here you will experience a tasting of 4 or 5 select wines. Afterward you will have some time to explore the grounds and the main floor tasting room to make additional purchases.

Enjoy this intimate setting with your significant other or loved one, also see Fence Stiles Love Lock Wall:

“Inspired by an ancient custom where lovers lock a padlock on a gate or fence and throw away the key symbolically locking their love forever, adding a Love Lock to the Fence Stile Love Lock wall is a great way to celebrate your love.” You can bring a lock of your own or purchase one from the vineyard to show off just how deep your love is. 

Tickets are $79 per person and include a candlelit cave tasting with samples of 4 or 5 different wines, transportation aboard the trolley and dinner at Palermo’s Italian Restaurant consisting of salad, garlic bread knots, main entree and a glass of wine. Book online at www.estrolley.com or call 816.630.6161

Follow the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph all the way to Bethlehem where in a lowly stable they witness the miraculous birth of Jesus.

With majestic flying angels, live and animatronic animals, spectacular sets, stunning special effects, and a soaring musical score that will touch your heart, Miracle of Christmas is an experience not to be missed. Total show running time is 2 hours and 17 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Appropriate for all ages.

RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ACTIVITIES!

WINTER CAMP 2019 AT CAMP LAKEWOOD

YMCA Camp Lakewood’s winter overnight camp December 27 – 30 is 4 days/3 nights of pure fun for kids ages 6-16, when counselors from summer return to lead a variety of activities, including archery, climbing tower, dodgeball, arts & crafts, lots of fun games and campfire with s’mores. And Winter Camp has something summer camp doesn’t: winter games. Snow or no snow, there’s bobsled races, luge competitions, hockey games and more. And if it happens to snow, then it’s an everyone-for-themselves snowball fight! All of this, three meals a day and a warm cozy cabin. THIS MAKES A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT AS WELL! For questions, please contact the camp office at 573-438-2155.