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Third place, Bothwell Hotel,” by Cecilia Thomas, of Cole Camp.
SVAA announces winners of Plein air contest
The Sedalia Visual Art Association announced the winners of its Plein air art contest that was hosted last Saturday during the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. Those participating had … more
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Joyce Dorrell poses by the Old Drum Memorial in front of the historic Johnson County courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. The memorial will be on display at Old Drum Day on Saturday, and the courthouse will be used for entertainment.
Old Drum Day to be hosted Saturday
WARRENSBURG — Old Drum Day will be back again this summer on June 11. Hosted on Main Street in front of the historic courthouse, guests will be able to partake in various activities, a food … more
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Berrielle Ostermayer, a theatre student at the University of Science and Arts in Chickasha, Oklahoma, performs a piece Saturday with ragtime entertainer Ramona Baker at the Downtown Pavilion. The pair recently met and shared a love for late 1800s ragtime music. They performed for the first time together at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival.
Sedalia is busy with art and entertainment Saturday
A festival-goer records a Thursday afternoon performance in the Stark Tent as Adam Swanson finishes a ragtime musical number.
The faces of the Scott Joplin Festival
Musician Squeek Steele, 83, of Virginia City, Nevada, smiles at the crowd Friday morning at the Downtown Pavilion. Steele, performing at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival, has memorized 2,300 pieces of music covering several genres.
Squeek Steele steals the show
Musician Squeek Steele, 83, delighted the audience Friday morning as she played ragtime, a tango, and a unique piece titled “Chicken Chowder.” Steele, of Virginia City, Nevada, has … more
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Ragtime pianist Ramona Baker opens the 2022 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival to a rapt audience Thursday morning at the Sedalia Downtown Pavilion.
Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival opens at new Pavilion
Thursday morning at the Sedalia Downtown Pavilion, Mayor Andrew Dawson welcomed the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival back to Sedalia. The festival hasn’t been in Sedalia since 2019, … more
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Ragtime pianist Ramona Baker smiles as she completes a piece Thursday inside the Stark Tent during the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival in downtown Sedalia. Baker, 21, of California, was the opening act at the Stark Tent for this year’s festival.
Baker kicks off Scott Joplin Festival at Stark Tent
Early ragtime music was the highlight of the kick-off performance in the Stark Tent Thursday morning at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. Ramona Baker, 21, of California, enjoys … more
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The Art Room expands its services to offer children’s art camps beginning Monday, June 6. Camps cover the ages of 3 through eighth grade.
The Art Room to offer summer art camps
Since the opening of The Art Room in January 2021, the business has continued to grow. Besides offering its many and varied classes, it is now branching out to offer art camps for children this … more
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Warrensburg Pride Festival to celebrate LGBT community
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Pride Festival is set to celebrate the guys, gals and non-binary pals that make up the LGBTQIA community for the second year.   The “Gay … more
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​​NoBro Art Events hosted downtown Saturday
NoBro Art Events will take place Saturday in downtown Sedalia coinciding with the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival.   Artists will have work on exhibit at Pro-Velo, Two-Bit … more
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Marissa McGowan
Husband, wife play lead roles in Lyceum musical
Starting June 2, the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock will premiere “Shrek: The Musical.” The cast for the kid-friendly production includes Michael Mendez and Marissa McGowan, who are husband … more
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During the 2019 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival, entertainer Taslimah Bey performs a ragtime composition. Due to COVID, the festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021. This year an in-person festival kicks off Wednesday evening at the downtown Sedalia Pavilion. The festival will host the annual event in downtown Sedalia from June 1-4.
Scott Joplin to host ‘Happy Hour’ and artist events
The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival celebrates local music and the legacy of Scott Joplin this week on June 2-4.  There will be free “Happy Hour” concerts at 5:30 p.m. … more
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During the 2019 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival, entertainer Taslimah Bey performs a ragtime composition. Due to COVID, the festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021. This year an in-person festival kicks off Wednesday evening at the downtown Sedalia Pavilion. The festival will host the annual event in downtown Sedalia from June 1-4.
Scott Joplin Festival returns to Sedalia on Wednesday
Ragtime music is returning to Sedalia on Wednesday with the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival, which will honor women this year.  Scott Joplin Artistic Director Bryan Wright, of … more
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Hannah Burian, 3, goes through a dance routine this week during rehearsal for Studio A Dance Conservatory’s program, “A Time to Dance.” The performance is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Heckart Performing Arts Center, 2010 Tiger Pride Blvd.
‘A Time to Dance’: Studio A presents spring performance
With dances and smiles, around 100 students will take the stage on Saturday to perform 30 dances. Adding to the production are dance routines that include the students’ fathers.   … more
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Thomas Piché Jr., 69, the curator/director of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, is retiring on June 30. Piché, who held the position for 14 years, noted he’s thankful for the community’s support for the museum.
Tom Piché bids goodbye to the Daum Museum
Bidding farewell is never easy, but Thomas Piché Jr., the curator and director of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, said he feels it’s time to go.   Piché , who took … more
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Charlie Crockett and Stoney Larue will perform Aug. 18 at the Missouri State Fair.
Charlie Crockett, Stoney Larue to perform at State Fair
Charlie Crockett and Stoney Larue will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Missouri State Fair Grandstand.   Crockett is known as an American blues, country and Americana singer … more
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Scott Joplin Festival featured during June 4 weekend
Numerous events will be happening in the area during the weekend of Saturday, June 4. Scott Joplin Festival The 2022 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival will begin Wednesday at 5 … more
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Patrons of the Knob Noster Fair ride the Ferris Wheel.
Knob Noster Fair to return after COVID-19
After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the Knob Noster Fair is returning once again. While the fair is finally back this year, COVID has certainly left a lasting impact on how events such as … more
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Warsaw author, Debbie Noland performs poems from her “Spider Chronicles,” on May 2 at Old Drum Open Mic in Warrensburg.
Old Drum Open Mic to host program
Old Drum Open Mic, designed to provide a venue for the presentation of original and creative works, will feature music, stories, poetry and essays for its next program from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June … more
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“Climbing the Ladder Chasing the Dream: The History of Homer G. Phillips Hospital,” by Candace O’Connor, includes information about Sedalia’s other native son Homer G. Phillips, born in 1878 in Smithton. O’Connor will give a presentation about the book and Phillips at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Sedalia Public Library.
Homer G. Phillips, Sedalia’s other ‘favorite son’
Many in the area are familiar with the contribution Sedalia’s Scott Joplin made to music. Still, many are unaware of another native son, Homer G. Phillips, one of 10 children born in Smithton … more
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