Buffalo Missouri

Missouri's women senators are promoting "You Can, Too!," a book designed to engage young readers, promote literacy, instill confidence and encourage young girls to follow their passions. Sen. Sandy Crawford hosted a tea party event on Tuesday in Buffalo.

By the time Jacquelyn Strickland takes the stage at the back to introduce the evening’s featured musicians—two singer-songwriters, one from Massachusetts, one from Wisconsin–she has already greeted everyone who walked in the front door. And when the lights go down and spotlights shine on Jaquelyn’s son, singer-songwriter and guitarist Lyal Strickland, then on visiting artists Grace Morrison and Camela Widad, the audience is rapt, listening for almost two hours to every note and word.