Starting in January, Adrienne Mennemeyer, owner of the Olive Tree Marketplace Christmas Pop-Up Shop, begins scouting for the Christmas season. Traveling with her daughter Karli, Adrienne visits product distributors in Texas, Nevada, and Georgia, handpicking unique products for the shop with the aim of curating the perfect Christmas collection for her customers back in Lake …
Many charming small towns become especially enchanting during December. Here are five in Missouri where you can stroll downtown and embrace the magic of Christmas while shopping in unique venues for those just-right gifts.
Calling all Show-Me shes! Could you and your gal pals use a girls’ getaway? A women’s weekend of dining, sipping, shopping, and more? Then head to a Great Girlfriend Getaway April 28-30. Check out all the female-focused fun!
Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day have both passed. But there’s still a wonderful way to spend the day with your gal pals tomorrow. You can attend a Women’s Show “chick”-full of shopping, fashion, food, health, beauty, fun, and surprises!
Join the annual 100-mile yard sale on Highway 54 from Camdenton to Nevada on Friday and Saturday, September 2–3, of Labor Day weekend. It begins at 8 am, and the towns participating are Camdenton, Macks Creek, Preston, Hermitage, Wheatland, Weaubleau, Collins, El Dorado Springs, and Nevada, Missouri.
Springfield has recently welcomed several new shops and the return of a favorite outdoor activity. Keep reading to see who moved to town and what’s happening at Phelps Grove Park. Secret Sandwich Shop, 208 W. McDaniel Street, Springfield If you love sandwiches, there’s good news. Secret Sandwich in downtown Springfield is moving into its own …
Venture out in the cold for one-of-a-kind dining experiences, a new (to KC) caffeine culture, and a shop dedicated to local goods.
Find cultural cuisine, unique boutiques, and family entertainment at the Streets of St. Charles.
Here’s everything happening in Springfield this month.
This article is presented in partnership with Visit Columbia. Sometimes, a little retail therapy can do wonders. And no matter what your interest — hiking, biking, one-of-a-kind gifts, artisan olive oils, rare books, perfume oils, the list could go on forever — or the occasion, you can find a shop to shop in Columbia. Read on …
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition – November 6 This breath-taking exhibition recreates the artwork created by Michelangelo at the Sistine Chapel. With modern technology, the ceiling paintings have been recreated for viewers to enjoy at actual size and up close. It allows you to view the art with a new perspective. The exhibit will be …
Virtual events, ways to give back, and food and drink options all around the state.
Meet the vendors who’ll be selling their wares at the 2020 Best of Missouri Life Festival.
The gift shops at Missouri wineries are filled with unique products that make perfect gifts.
Pick a starting point and explore all of the antiques southwest Missouri has to offer.
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