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Katy Depot seeks Civil War memorabilia

The Katy Depot, 600 E. Third St., is seeking donations or loans of Civil War memorabilia to go with the traveling “Missouri and the Civil War” exhibit that will be on display from Dec. 22 through Feb. 17.Letters, photographs and...... Full story

MAY ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

MUSICSEDALIADickie Doo Bar-B-Que 4860 S. Limit Ave.827-3344dickiedoobbq.comJam night, 8 p.m. every ThuKaraoke, 8 p.m. every Fri (unless band scheduled)Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch with the CSL Jr. Band, 8 p.m. May 4Cinco De Mayo party with the...... Full story

Teddy Bear Tea slated at Katy Depot

The Katy Depot will hold a Teddy Bear Tea in honor of Mother’s Day at 1 p.m. May 12 (the Saturday before Mother’s Day).  Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal and an adult to a light afternoon...... Full story

Collage the subject of April 26 MMA meeting

A self-portrait collage by Keith Young.

Keith Young will present a program, “Creating Collage,” at the Mid-Missouri Artists meeting at 7 p.m. April 26 in the Arts and Crafts Room of the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St.  All MMA meetings are free and open to...... Full story

Civil War exhibit coming to Katy Depot in December

The Sedalia Katy Depot, 600 E. Third Street, has been selected to host a traveling exhibit, “The Civil War in Missouri,” from Dec. 27 through Feb. 17.This traveling exhibit focuses on slavery and its essential role in the origins and...... Full story

APRIL ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

MUSIC SEDALIADickie Doo Bar-B-Que 4860 S. Limit Ave.827-3344dickiedoobbq.comJam night, 8 p.m. every ThuKaraoke, 8 p.m. every Fri (unless band scheduled)Doo Idol finale, 8 p.m. April 7, freeJason Vivone and the Billy Bats (blues), 8:30 p.m. April...... Full story

New Katy Depot exhibit gives railroad workers their due

This case shows various signs and equipment from trains. At right is a boxcar mover. A worker would attach the lever to a boxcar and manually move it along the track.

The Sedalia economy is sputtering along today, but around the turn of the 20th century it was powered by steam-engine locomotives.In the industry’s heyday, 90 percent of the city’s economy depended on the railroad. Sedalia was even more...... Full story

Mad Hatter and the Wonderland gang coming to Sedalia

The Liberty Center Association for the Arts will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at 2 p.m. April 21 at the Heard Memorial Clubhouse, 200 W. Broadway Blvd. in Sedalia. Guests will enjoy a sit-down tea with the Mad Hatter and many of his friends....... Full story

Progress 2012: Sedalia a county-wide draw for diners despite imbalance in east and west development

Customers queue up on the afternoon of Dec. 1 to order what is most likely their last Griff's Burger Bar meal. The Texas-operated store, a longtime Sedalia mainstay, closed two days later.

Like Homer Simpson on one end of a teeter-totter with Maggie at the other, there’s a decided imbalance among Sedalia restaurants: Most of them are on the west side.But whether this is a problem for the city’s overall growth or just a...... Full story

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic

With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic approaching, several events are taking place around the state. Here are some of those activities. BransonTitanic Museum Attractions is hosting “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical...... Full story

‘Working on the Railroad’ to open in April at Katy Depot

“Working on the Railroad,” the 2012 Katy Depot historical exhibit, will open on April 1 at 600 E. Third St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.The exhibit is designed as a self-guided tour providing an...... Full story

Literacy council's annual tea, auction set for Sunday

These are some of the items that will be available at the Sedalia Area Literacy Council's 12th annual tea and auction on Sunday.

The Sedalia Area Literacy Council is ecstatic about the items it has available for Sunday’s 12th annual tea and auction. “We have fabulous things this year,” said Betty Albrecht, president of the Literacy Council. “We have...... Full story

Schedule for sold-out ‘Emerald Evening’ announced

The schedule of events for Saturday’s “Emerald Evening” fundraiser in the Stauffacher Center on the State Fair Community College campus has been announced:6 to 7 p.m.: Cocktails, appetizers and “Emerald Chance” (a...... Full story

MARCH ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

MUSICSEDALIADickie Doo Bar-B-Que 4860 S. Limit Ave.827-3344dickiedoobbq.comJam night, 8 p.m. every ThuKaraoke, 8 p.m. every Fri (unless band scheduled)Cedar Creek, 8:30 p.m. March 3Rumblestrip, 8:30 p.m. March 9Todd Wolfe Band, 8:30 p.m. March 10St....... Full story

Mad Hatter Tea Party slated in April; get hats ready

The Liberty Center Association for the Arts will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on April 21 at the Heard Memorial Club House in Sedalia. Guests are invited to prepare a hat for the occasion.  Cost to attend the tea party is $20, and...... Full story

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