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Arthur Kraft (1922-1977) was a painter, sculptor, and muralist who, as he put it, wanted to be “left alone to create.”  Create he did and his work graced the covers of such magazines as Fortune and exhibits of his art were held in London, Rome, and New York among other locations.  While his life, art training, and career began in Kansas City, his life and work is interwoven with St. Joseph, Missouri, history too.  With that in mind, the Glore Psychiatric Museum featured exhibit from January 16 through July 16, 2020, will be Arthur Kraft:  Sounds of Fury.

Arthur Kraft:  Sounds of Fury exhibit will feature a collection of his black and white drawings, a selection of his paintings, and a copy of The Sounds of Fury from the Glore Psychiatric Museum collection.  The Guest Curator for the exhibit is St. Joseph resident and professional photographer Megan Wyeth.  When she was seven, her parents commissioned two paintings from Kraft. She still remembers his use of vivid colors. Arthur Kraft:  Sounds of Fury will open at the Glore Psychiatric Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, on January 16.   Visitors can tour the exhibit through July 16, 2020, during the regular museum hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  Museum admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, (62 and above) and $5 for students.  Museum members and children under six are free of charge. For more information, please call 816-232-8471 or visit stjosephmuseum.org to learn about St. Joseph Museum events, exhibits, and rental facilities.

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How does a museum collection begin? Where do you start? How do you continue? How do you determine what should/shouldn’t become a part of a collection? Can a collection ever become complete?

That National WWI Museum and Memorial started amassing objects and documents from the First World War in 1920 and has continually addressed these questions ever since.

100 Years of Collecting – Art provides the opportunity to view diverse works collected in the past century from across the world and is presented in conjunction with 100 Years of Collecting in Exhibit Hall.

History comes alive in historic Ste. Genevieve on Saturdays.  Beginning in April, enjoy “Hands-On History” presentations, demonstrations and craft activities at historic sites. During June, July, and August, costumed strollers and various musicians and crafters will be on hand to greet visitors. Come interact with these special presenters!

April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 31. 573-883-7097.

The Missouri History Museum will open a new special exhibit, ‘Beyond the Ballot: St. Louis and Suffrage’ on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Women often portrayed as secondary characters in the city’s formation were actually key to the establishment, survival, and growth of St. Louis. Beyond the Ballot: St. Louis and Suffrage will showcase women who made an impact in St. Louis before gaining the vote in 1920.

Through an engaging mix of artifacts, images, media, and interactives, Beyond the Ballot will explore women’s unique roles in St. Louis history. One major element of the exhibit will trace the long history of the fight for woman’s suffrage in St. Louis and the events leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Enjoy a weekly fresh selection of locally produced vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, canned goods, vinegar, jams, jellies
and freshly baked goods.  May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Oct. 31. 573.543.2562 or 573-883-7097.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

This week, Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden™, is launching a series of new digital content initiatives to stay connected with its community while approximately 75% of Americans have been directed to shelter-in-place in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. While Powell Gardens is closed to the public until further notice in order to keep its community safe and comply with the direction of local officials, it can remain a bright spot in news feeds and inboxes, providing beautiful, useful, and calming content.

“Now more than ever, the familiar and unyielding rhythm of Mother Nature can provide a calming consistency,” said Tabitha Schmidt, CEO/President of Powell Gardens. “It reminds us that the world goes on even in anxious and challenging times.”

Outdoor Activities for Kids
The education team at Powell Gardens is translating its programming to the digital world, offering video content and weekly downloadable outdoor activities that kids can do in their own backyards while they are out of school.

Home Garden Q&A with Horticulture Staff
The essential horticulture staff at the Gardens are focused on garden maintenance and staying ahead of Mother Nature. Many in our community are doing the same in their own gardens while spending more time at home. Each week, Powell Gardens asks its online community to submit their home gardening questions and responds with expert advice from the horticulture team.

Updates from the Gardens
Springtime in the Gardens is a crowd favorite. While visitors are unable to get to the Gardens in person, they can see what is blooming on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more from Susan Mertz, Director of Horticulture who is writing biweekly updates from the Gardens.

To access this new content, follow @PowellGardens on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and subscribe for biweekly email updates.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

This week, Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden™, is launching a series of new digital content initiatives to stay connected with its community while approximately 75% of Americans have been directed to shelter-in-place in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. While Powell Gardens is closed to the public until further notice in order to keep its community safe and comply with the direction of local officials, it can remain a bright spot in news feeds and inboxes, providing beautiful, useful, and calming content.

“Now more than ever, the familiar and unyielding rhythm of Mother Nature can provide a calming consistency,” said Tabitha Schmidt, CEO/President of Powell Gardens. “It reminds us that the world goes on even in anxious and challenging times.”

Outdoor Activities for Kids
The education team at Powell Gardens is translating its programming to the digital world, offering video content and weekly downloadable outdoor activities that kids can do in their own backyards while they are out of school.

Home Garden Q&A with Horticulture Staff
The essential horticulture staff at the Gardens are focused on garden maintenance and staying ahead of Mother Nature. Many in our community are doing the same in their own gardens while spending more time at home. Each week, Powell Gardens asks its online community to submit their home gardening questions and responds with expert advice from the horticulture team.

Updates from the Gardens
Springtime in the Gardens is a crowd favorite. While visitors are unable to get to the Gardens in person, they can see what is blooming on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more from Susan Mertz, Director of Horticulture who is writing biweekly updates from the Gardens.

To access this new content, follow @PowellGardens on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and subscribe for biweekly email updates.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

This week, Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden™, is launching a series of new digital content initiatives to stay connected with its community while approximately 75% of Americans have been directed to shelter-in-place in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. While Powell Gardens is closed to the public until further notice in order to keep its community safe and comply with the direction of local officials, it can remain a bright spot in news feeds and inboxes, providing beautiful, useful, and calming content.

“Now more than ever, the familiar and unyielding rhythm of Mother Nature can provide a calming consistency,” said Tabitha Schmidt, CEO/President of Powell Gardens. “It reminds us that the world goes on even in anxious and challenging times.”

Outdoor Activities for Kids
The education team at Powell Gardens is translating its programming to the digital world, offering video content and weekly downloadable outdoor activities that kids can do in their own backyards while they are out of school.

Home Garden Q&A with Horticulture Staff
The essential horticulture staff at the Gardens are focused on garden maintenance and staying ahead of Mother Nature. Many in our community are doing the same in their own gardens while spending more time at home. Each week, Powell Gardens asks its online community to submit their home gardening questions and responds with expert advice from the horticulture team.

Updates from the Gardens
Springtime in the Gardens is a crowd favorite. While visitors are unable to get to the Gardens in person, they can see what is blooming on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more from Susan Mertz, Director of Horticulture who is writing biweekly updates from the Gardens.

To access this new content, follow @PowellGardens on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and subscribe for biweekly email updates.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

This week, Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden™, is launching a series of new digital content initiatives to stay connected with its community while approximately 75% of Americans have been directed to shelter-in-place in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. While Powell Gardens is closed to the public until further notice in order to keep its community safe and comply with the direction of local officials, it can remain a bright spot in news feeds and inboxes, providing beautiful, useful, and calming content.

“Now more than ever, the familiar and unyielding rhythm of Mother Nature can provide a calming consistency,” said Tabitha Schmidt, CEO/President of Powell Gardens. “It reminds us that the world goes on even in anxious and challenging times.”

Outdoor Activities for Kids
The education team at Powell Gardens is translating its programming to the digital world, offering video content and weekly downloadable outdoor activities that kids can do in their own backyards while they are out of school.

Home Garden Q&A with Horticulture Staff
The essential horticulture staff at the Gardens are focused on garden maintenance and staying ahead of Mother Nature. Many in our community are doing the same in their own gardens while spending more time at home. Each week, Powell Gardens asks its online community to submit their home gardening questions and responds with expert advice from the horticulture team.

Updates from the Gardens
Springtime in the Gardens is a crowd favorite. While visitors are unable to get to the Gardens in person, they can see what is blooming on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more from Susan Mertz, Director of Horticulture who is writing biweekly updates from the Gardens.

To access this new content, follow @PowellGardens on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and subscribe for biweekly email updates.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

More than 40 years after its conclusion, the Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial events of the 20th century. How did the conflict begin? Why did it begin? What are the connections between the war and its confounding cousin, World War I? From perspectives covering both the home front and the war front, The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 explores themes of patriotism, duty and citizenship through a remarkable collection of objects, documents, photographs and more. Nov. 8, 2019 – July 26, 2020, Wylie Gallery

If you are looking for that special combination of live music, a jovial atmosphere and small-town charm, then you need to know about the Summer Music Series in historic Ste. Genevieve.  Featuring a variety of musical styles ranging from soulful rhythm and blues to convincing musical tributes, the Summer Music Series takes place every Friday night in June and July (except July 3).  The Summer Music Series brings regional touring acts to perform live on stage at the Orris, a former movie theater in the historic district of downtown Ste. Genevieve.  Doors open at 6:30, and performances begin at 8:00 pm. $20.00 available at the door or at PHONE: 573-883-3686  https://www.stegenchamber.org/summer-music-series/ 

June 5th: Chattahoochee a Tribute to Alan Jackson
June 12th: Blue Marlin
June 19th: Big Rain
June 26th: Big Love, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
July 10th: Silver Bullet, A Tribute to Bob Seager
July 17th: Eagle Nation, A Tribute to the Eagles
July 24th: Breakdown Shakedown
July 31th: Stone In Love, A Tribute to Journey

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

Conservation staff will give a guided tour of the fish hatchery at 10 a.m. Meet at the newest hatchery building to find out what it takes to raise all those fish. Free fish food will be provided for participants.
The first tour of the year will be held on the Saturday before Memorial Day. Subsequent tours will be given on the first and third Saturday of each month from June through Sept. 5.

Tour dates: June 6, 20; July 4, 18; Aug. 1, 15; Sept. 5

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

It is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay, formerly a couple of Broadway stars, have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York. In Buffalo they have the intention of running “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in repertory, all the while grumbling about missed Hollywood opportunities. But on-stage harmony is compromised when George performs an off-stage infidelity, impregnating the company’s ingenue. When Charlotte learns of this, she prepares to run away with the family lawyer, sending lightweight George on a grief-stricken drinking binge. It turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic. As a result, the Hay family — including scornful, deaf mother in law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing actor Paul, Rosalind’s ex-boyfriend — must work overtime to get sloppy drunk George into his Cyrano hat and nose…. or is it his Elyot Chase smoking jacket? With the entrance of Rosalind’s fiance, anxious TV weatherman Howard — one man with two mistaken identities — and Richard Maynard, the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion — the confusion only intensifies. With a plethora of pratfalls, slamming doors aplenty, and backstage shenanigans, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo is a fast-paced, hilarious screwball comedy in the old tradition, a throwback farce, a valentine to the stage, and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit the world of the theatre.

It is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay, formerly a couple of Broadway stars, have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York. In Buffalo they have the intention of running “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in repertory, all the while grumbling about missed Hollywood opportunities. But on-stage harmony is compromised when George performs an off-stage infidelity, impregnating the company’s ingenue. When Charlotte learns of this, she prepares to run away with the family lawyer, sending lightweight George on a grief-stricken drinking binge. It turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic. As a result, the Hay family — including scornful, deaf mother in law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing actor Paul, Rosalind’s ex-boyfriend — must work overtime to get sloppy drunk George into his Cyrano hat and nose…. or is it his Elyot Chase smoking jacket? With the entrance of Rosalind’s fiance, anxious TV weatherman Howard — one man with two mistaken identities — and Richard Maynard, the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion — the confusion only intensifies. With a plethora of pratfalls, slamming doors aplenty, and backstage shenanigans, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo is a fast-paced, hilarious screwball comedy in the old tradition, a throwback farce, a valentine to the stage, and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit the world of the theatre.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

The 2020 Carnival will be held from July 1- July 4.

Ticket booths will open at 5:30 p.m. each night from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4.  Food stands and rides will open at 6:00 p.m., rides at 6:30 p.m.,  followed by carnival games opening at 7:00 p.m.
Rides will also open Saturday, July 4,  from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the wristband matinee.

Wristband nights will be Wednesday, July 1, and Friday, July 3 from 6:00 p.m. to close for $25.00.
Wristbands will be available on Saturday, July 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for $20.00.

Fireworks display will take place Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 4 at 11:00 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day at Knob Noster State Park with a variety of activities in Independence Day BINGO. From July 2-5, pick up a BINGO card from the park campground host or outside the visitor center. You can also get the card in advance by clicking here.

Can you get three in a row? Square? Black out? Mark off your BINGO squares by enjoying hiking, fishing, birding and more!

The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

There’s no place like home . . . but it sure is nice to get away!  Did someone say, “EPIC ROAD TRIP“?

 It’s time to buckle up for the ultimate family adventure along historic Route 66. Pack the snacks, make sure the camera’s charged and ready for some roar-some pics, and maybe even throw in an old-school map to help guide you along a journey filled with “Highway of Dreams” famous roadside attractions and hidden gems, including the world’s largest cowboy boots, teapot, beagle, donut and more. Oh, and let’s throw in a couple dozen life-size dinosaurs.

 Yep, that’s right, you’ll come face-to-face with the most amazing North American DINOSAURS along the way.  Fully animatronic, these bad boys move and make all sorts of realistic noises.

 T-Rex, Allosaurus, Triceratops, Utahraptor… the list goes on.  From the kinda-friendly to the most ferocious, they’ll all come to life during your coast-to-coast adventure . . . and ONLY at Union Station.  (Seriously, who else could create such an amazing and fun experience?)

 Get ready for stops at the Grand Canyon, Graceland, Capitol Hill, the Gateway Arch and many others.  It’s a little science, a bit of geography, a smidge of history AND a whole lotta fun!  When else do you get to see a T-Rex in front of the world’s largest baseball bat?  This prehistoric adventure meets Route 66 landmarks. Dinosaur Road Trip is a vacation like never before! 

 The exhibit will feature…

·       26 life-size animatronic dinosaurs including T-Rex, Allosaurus, Triceratops, Utahraptor and Supersaurus.

·       An adventure through 18 different states such as Washington, New York, Nevada and California. 

·       Stops at 15 unique roadside attractions from the world’s largest office chair to the Devil’s Crossroads. 

 Tickets will be timed with a limited capacity of guests per hour.  The exhibit is structured to allow for social distancing. 

 Exhibit Hours and Prices

 July 3^rd – January 6^th:      Wednesday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm* (Last ticket sold at 4 pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday) *Subject schedule to change             

 July 3^rd – 31st: $10* for everyone including Members

 August – January 6^th:  

Member Price:  $10*                                                                                                  
General Admission:  $12*

VIP Voucher:      $20*   (Adds flexibility to visit exhibition any time)

Groups:  Adult – $8*       Child – $8*  (Available for groups of 15  or  more)

*Plus $1.25  Preservation Fee

AL FRESCO @ the MX
Enjoy an outdoor dining experience from St. Louis’ best restaurants, now open!

On Friday afternoons, 6th Street between Washington and Locust will be converted to Downtown’s premier outdoor dining experience – no cars allowed. Everyone is invited to purchase food, wine, and drinks from their favorite downtown restaurant, sit outside for sunset dining, and listen to live music from the National Blues Museum. Additionally, MX Movies will be playing Classic Comedies on the MX Movie’s Bar Projection Screen for some extended fun!

Tables are spaced 10’ apart. Tables and chairs are cleaned after every customer. Handwashing stations and bathrooms are available.

This is a safe, fun, and beautiful way to experience downtown! The event will be happening through Labor Day.

Ruunnn!!!! The Cannibal is coming to historic downtown Hannibal and it’ll eat you up! Hannibal’s premier 5,10,15k run and 5k walk will be held on Saturday, July 4th starting at 7:00 AM and don’t forget about the Fun Run for kids starting at 9:00 AM. The race benefits the Hannibal Regional Foundation’s The Healthy Way Trail 2 campaign and is officially sponsored by Advance Physical Therapy. Register before June 12th for just $25 bucks at HannibalCannibal.com.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is an amazing place rich with both cultural and natural resources. Park staff invite you to explore these resources in the Great Ha Ha Tonka Scavenger Hunt on July 4.

To begin, you will need to check in at the visitor center to receive your clue card and instructions. The hunt will take you to and through some of the most amazing resources the park has to offer. Completion of the course will require hiking some moderate to rugged trail portions. There is no prize for finishing first. However, all individuals or groups who finish their scavenger hunts before 5 p.m. will have the option to have their photo taken and placed on a digital certificate of completion.

To get to the visitor center from U.S. Highway 54, turn onto State Road D and continue for approximately 1.3 miles. The visitor center will be on your right. For more information, please call 573-346-2986.

There’s no place like home . . . but it sure is nice to get away!  Did someone say, “EPIC ROAD TRIP“?

 It’s time to buckle up for the ultimate family adventure along historic Route 66. Pack the snacks, make sure the camera’s charged and ready for some roar-some pics, and maybe even throw in an old-school map to help guide you along a journey filled with “Highway of Dreams” famous roadside attractions and hidden gems, including the world’s largest cowboy boots, teapot, beagle, donut and more. Oh, and let’s throw in a couple dozen life-size dinosaurs.

 Yep, that’s right, you’ll come face-to-face with the most amazing North American DINOSAURS along the way.  Fully animatronic, these bad boys move and make all sorts of realistic noises.

 T-Rex, Allosaurus, Triceratops, Utahraptor… the list goes on.  From the kinda-friendly to the most ferocious, they’ll all come to life during your coast-to-coast adventure . . . and ONLY at Union Station.  (Seriously, who else could create such an amazing and fun experience?)

 Get ready for stops at the Grand Canyon, Graceland, Capitol Hill, the Gateway Arch and many others.  It’s a little science, a bit of geography, a smidge of history AND a whole lotta fun!  When else do you get to see a T-Rex in front of the world’s largest baseball bat?  This prehistoric adventure meets Route 66 landmarks. Dinosaur Road Trip is a vacation like never before! 

 The exhibit will feature…

·       26 life-size animatronic dinosaurs including T-Rex, Allosaurus, Triceratops, Utahraptor and Supersaurus.

·       An adventure through 18 different states such as Washington, New York, Nevada and California. 

·       Stops at 15 unique roadside attractions from the world’s largest office chair to the Devil’s Crossroads. 

 Tickets will be timed with a limited capacity of guests per hour.  The exhibit is structured to allow for social distancing. 

 Exhibit Hours and Prices

 July 3^rd – January 6^th:      Wednesday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm* (Last ticket sold at 4 pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday) *Subject schedule to change             

 July 3^rd – 31st: $10* for everyone including Members

 August – January 6^th:  

Member Price:  $10*                                                                                                  
General Admission:  $12*

VIP Voucher:      $20*   (Adds flexibility to visit exhibition any time)

Groups:  Adult – $8*       Child – $8*  (Available for groups of 15  or  more)

*Plus $1.25  Preservation Fee

Join us Saturday, July 4th – 7:00 – 8:30 pm, for an encore edition of Clocktail Concerts, presented by Bank of America.  For this special Independence Day performance, Union Station, Crown Center, National WWI Museum and Memorial, and the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center have partnered to present a true KC original and award-winning Nashville recording artist, CASI JOY.

 Broadcast LIVE from Union Station to be enjoyed FREE from our respective Facebook pages, this will be the perfect way to kick off your holiday weekend while not having to leave home.

 Casi Joy shot to country music stardom by earning a four-chair turn on THE VOICE and garnering instant and ongoing praise by superstar Blake Shelton.  From there, she launched a multi-album Nashville career that continues to soar.

 Casi’s style is decidedly country with a twist of modern pop.  She brings tremendous energy to her performances and connects with her audiences in an authentic and magical way.  You’ll thrill to a collection of chart-topping country classics along with a few originals . . . and of course a healthy dose of patriotic standards in celebration of July 4th.

 Every seat is a front row seat, so invite your friends and we’ll see you right here on Facebook LIVE, July 4th starting at 7:00 pm.

This FREE Online concert kicks off the “Park Once.  Stay and Play . . . for DAYS!” summer campaign presented by Crown Center District destinations including Crown Center, LegoLand Discovery Center, SeaLife, Union Station, National WWI Museum and Memorial and the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.  Their commitment is to offer the most convenient and confident staycation/regional vacation with something for everyone to enjoy, all within an easy walk.  More details and great offers will be announced during the LIVE concert!

EVENT DATES: July 5, 12, 19, 26

Explore the seven Leave No Trace Principles with park staff in our Gold Standard site, Knob Noster State Park.

This program will meet once a week for four weeks at Site #1 in the special-use camping area, also known as the Scout Camping Area. The camping area is located on the eastern side of the park, down the street from the visitor center and the campground. Parking is available in the large WPA parking lot near the entrance gate. Follow the orange sandwich board signs to the camping area.

Individual or family/household units will meet in the large, open grassy area of Site #1, where large circles will be placed on the ground to designate safe social distancing areas. Each individual or family/household unit will be allowed a circle. Lawn blankets, camping chairs, sunblock and insect repellent are recommended. Face masks are not required, but wearing them when social distancing when possible is encouraged.

To ensure safe social distancing measures are possible, registration for these events is required. Please call the Knob Noster State Park office at 660-563-2463 to register by the day before each program. Each program must be registered separately. Please do not attend the program if you feel sick, have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days before the program.

Participants who attend at least three of the four Leave No Trace programs will win a prize! Each program will consist of a presentation and discussion on two of the Leave No Trace Principles followed by an activity. Activities could include brief hikes or interactive games. Programs are good for individuals of all ages and skill sets – all are welcome.

Meet Site #1 each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. beginning July 5 to participate in the program activities. Prizes will be awarded on July 26, the last day of the series. Call the park office at 660-563-2463 if you have any questions and for registration. 

Children ages 10 to 15 will spend three days with park naturalists learning about caves, cave formation, cave ecosystems, including the cave food chain, and why cave preservation is so important. Each day will be filled with activities both above and below ground, and on the last day, campers will get to participate in their very own wild caving experience hosted by trained professional cavers!

There will be a small fee of $25 associated with the camp to cover costs of educational materials that will be supplied by the Onondaga Friends Association. Attendance to the day camp is limited to 20 participants.

Drop in between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to see the Missouri State Museum’s newest exhibit, called “Deeply Rooted: Stories of Missouri Farming.” Curators will be on hand to talk with visitors about the exhibit, how it was developed and more. This open-house style event will be held in the History Hall of the Missouri State Museum in the Missouri State Capitol.

From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a reception and wine tasting at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, located at 100 Jefferson St. in Jefferson City. Enjoy a taste of Missouri wines and local foods as we celebrate the opening of the “Deeply Rooted” exhibit and meet the speaker for the 7 p.m. program.

At 7 p.m., the “Missouri Winemakers” Landing After Hours program will begin. The first winemakers, primarily German immigrants, arrived in Missouri’s fertile river valley in the 1830s. By the 1880s, Missouri wineries produced over 2 million gallons of wine per year. In conjunction with the exhibition “Deeply Rooted,” we are celebrating our winemaking heritage in style. Dr. Dean Volenberg, director of the MU Grape and Wine Institute, will present an overview of the history and current state of the wine industry in Missouri. Wine from Jefferson City area wineries will be provided for tasting. Appetizers by Bar Vino, Jefferson City, are sponsored by Friends of the Missouri State Museum.

The Missouri State Museum’s “Landing After Hours” program is held the first Wednesday of each month at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St. The Lohman Museum will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the program will start at 7 p.m. Convenient parking is available in the lot next to the Lohman Building.

Join us the second Wednesday in July for our annual Moonlight Madness shopping event! This Christmas in July themed shopping extravaganza takes place after normal business hours in Downtown Ste. Genevieve (6-9 p.m.). Participants are invited to travel around from shop to shop making a $5 or more purchase at a minimum of 5 businesses to complete
their Moonlight Madness shopping passport. Passports are given to participants at no cost when they make their first qualifying purchase at any participating business. Once a shopping passport is completed, the participant may turn it
into the business owner and they are then entered into a drawing for prizes! Some stores offer discounts or giveaways to participants wearing Christmas sweaters or Christmas attire! Grab a friend, grab a family member, or just bring yourself to this fun summer shopping event! This event is sponsored by Downtown Sainte Genevieve. 800-373-7007 or 573-883-7097.

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

The Ste. Genevieve County Fair includes a parade, livestock shows, demolition derby, truck pulls, tractor pulls, queen contest, 4-H and FFA exhibits and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There is a lot to see and do for adults and children all weekend with plenty of good food and entertainment, including a midway with children’s rides and arcade games. Hours for the fair are Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-12am, Sunday 9am-7pm. 573-883-4782

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.  The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all.  The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”

For more information, showtimes, or to purchase tickets, please click here.

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

AL FRESCO @ the MX
Enjoy an outdoor dining experience from St. Louis’ best restaurants, now open!

On Friday afternoons, 6th Street between Washington and Locust will be converted to Downtown’s premier outdoor dining experience – no cars allowed. Everyone is invited to purchase food, wine, and drinks from their favorite downtown restaurant, sit outside for sunset dining, and listen to live music from the National Blues Museum. Additionally, MX Movies will be playing Classic Comedies on the MX Movie’s Bar Projection Screen for some extended fun!

Tables are spaced 10’ apart. Tables and chairs are cleaned after every customer. Handwashing stations and bathrooms are available.

This is a safe, fun, and beautiful way to experience downtown! The event will be happening through Labor Day.

There is no license or daily tag fee for veterans on this day. Veterans can pick up their “free fishing tags” at the park store or near the special hospitality tent all day during the event. Volunteer assistance and equipment will be available near the special event tent. Veterans may fish anywhere in the park; however, a special designated fishing area will be provided in Zone 2.

Project Healing Waters – St. Louis VAMC Program will be present to assist veterans. Casting, fly tying demonstrations, a MAD Fly Challenge and other activities are planned.

Please contact fish hatchery manager Ben Havens at 417-532-4418 if you have any questions.

The Kirksville Kiwanis Club Farmers’ Market will be open
every Saturday morning at the Kirksville Downtown Square starting May 2nd, 2020
through October 31st, 2020.  The Farmers’
Market opens at 7:00 AM and closes at Noon.
The market is open to the public and the items available will include
fruits, vegetables, plants, baked products, eggs, meats, crafts, and many
others.  All products are locally grown
or produced.

Interested vendors may contact the Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Farmers’ Market Committee at (660) 988-0419 or via email at
kirksvillemarket@gmail.com.

Summer has arrived, and we are ready to share it with you. The wildflowers are impressive, the grasses are growing, and the bison are enjoying them. Come out to Prairie State Park on July 11 for a guided bison hike.

Be prepared for a 2-mile hike over uneven terrain. Bringing water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen, and wearing sturdy shoes is recommended. Binoculars will be useful for looking at bison as well as other wildlife that we may see. Be sure to dress for the weather, but shorts are not recommended. Don’t forget your cameras!

Registration is required and limited to 25 people. Please call 417-843-6711 to register.

Landmarks
St. Louis Walking Tours:  History,
Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a
Saturday morning?

Explore
the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of St.
Louis from the city’s founding through its current development. Our
walking tours start at 10 am rain or shine, April through October. the second Saturday of each month. We also offer special group
tours that can be scheduled on any day of the week.

Tours
end between noon and 12:30 pm and cover between two and three miles
at a leisurely pace. Tours are open to individuals or groups of up to
nine people. Tickets are $10 and are available on our
website,
LandmarksTours-STL.org
(children
under 12 are free).

GRAND
CENTER ARTS DISTRICT: St.
Louis’ arts
epicenter
is home to an eclectic mix of architecture both grand and artistic.
Featuring a rich concentration of cultural and arts-related landmarks
including these highlights: The Fabulous Fox Theater |The
Sheldon|Contemporary Art and Pulitzer Art Museums |Angad Arts Hotel
|Scottish Rite Cathedral

Join us for an all-inclusive wine tour experience aboard the Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley!
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 Four Horses & a Dog Vineyard & Winery, followed by Van Till Family Farm Winery. The last stop on the tour is at Fence Stile Vineyards & 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!

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.

Guests are asked to arrive by 10:15 am for check-in and seating. Brunch will be served promptly at 10:30 am. Tours will conclude at or around 5:00 pm.

Please understand that the tour cannot wait on you to start if you arrive late. We greatly appreciate your promptness and consideration of our other guests. If you get lost, will be late, or cannot make it for some reason, please call Willow Spring Mercantile at 816-630-7467 to let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Tickets are $99 per person and include gourmet brunch paired with wine, transportation aboard the trolley, and full tasting experiences at three local wineries. 

EVENT DATES: July 5, 12, 19, 26

Explore the seven Leave No Trace Principles with park staff in our Gold Standard site, Knob Noster State Park.

This program will meet once a week for four weeks at Site #1 in the special-use camping area, also known as the Scout Camping Area. The camping area is located on the eastern side of the park, down the street from the visitor center and the campground. Parking is available in the large WPA parking lot near the entrance gate. Follow the orange sandwich board signs to the camping area.

Individual or family/household units will meet in the large, open grassy area of Site #1, where large circles will be placed on the ground to designate safe social distancing areas. Each individual or family/household unit will be allowed a circle. Lawn blankets, camping chairs, sunblock and insect repellent are recommended. Face masks are not required, but wearing them when social distancing when possible is encouraged.

To ensure safe social distancing measures are possible, registration for these events is required. Please call the Knob Noster State Park office at 660-563-2463 to register by the day before each program. Each program must be registered separately. Please do not attend the program if you feel sick, have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days before the program.

Participants who attend at least three of the four Leave No Trace programs will win a prize! Each program will consist of a presentation and discussion on two of the Leave No Trace Principles followed by an activity. Activities could include brief hikes or interactive games. Programs are good for individuals of all ages and skill sets – all are welcome.

Meet Site #1 each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. beginning July 5 to participate in the program activities. Prizes will be awarded on July 26, the last day of the series. Call the park office at 660-563-2463 if you have any questions and for registration. 

Looking for a fun activity for your children ages 6 to 12 this summer? Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park is hosting a three-day Explorer Day Camp July 14 to July 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. This camp will include hiking, interpretive programs, crafts and more!

Campers will participate in the Missouri State Parks Explorer Program, and each child will receive a State Parks Explorer Award and patch upon successful completion of the program. The Explorer Program consists of two service projects, two interpretive studies, attendance at three interpretive programs and completion of one identification task. Park interpretive staff will lead participants through all of these tasks throughout the week.

This event is free and open to children ages 6 to 12 years old. For more information about this event or to reserve your child’s spot, call the park office at 660-886-7537.

Camp is limited to 40 participants. The deadline for registration is July 10, 2020 at 4 p.m.  

As part of our heritage series at Current River State Park, we will be “Journaling through Time” with Angie Jungbluth. Learn some of the history of personal and scientific journals in the Ozarks and across the globe, from early explorers to present-day explorers and adventure seekers. In this hands-on class, you will learn some tips and tricks to help you on your journey into the art of journaling. You will also learn different methods and tips on nature journaling and bird identification. You do not have to be an “artist” to participate in this class!

Not only will you learn some of these tricks, but you will get a journal that you will be able to start using during the class to get you started on your own journaling adventure! To ensure that we have enough journals, we are asking that you sign up for this class.

For more information and to register, contact Connie Weber at 573-751-1224 or connie.weber@dnr.mo.gov.

The third Friday of each month, staff at the Missouri State Museum will take visitors on a themed tour of the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m. These tours are different from the standard tours given daily at the museum. Themed tours explore a wide array of topics from in-depth looks at specific artworks to tours exploring the capitol as a product of the resources of Missouri.

Come a few minutes early and check in at the Missouri State Museum tour desk just off the Capitol rotunda.

UPCOMING THEMES

July 17: Explorers, Scientists, Artists, Presidents and More: The Hall of Famous Missourians — Explore the Hall of Famous Missourians with a Capitol guide.

Aug. 21: Background, Foreground and Figures — Come learn about the history and techniques used to construct museum dioramas

Sept. 18: Four Lunettes — Background and history of the Battle of Sacramento, 1847; Vauquois Heights; Riches of the Mines; and Reclamation of the South