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Adam Swanson, the 2025 Scott Joplin International Ragtime artist-in-residence, gives his first performance of the week on Monday, Feb. 3, at Dresden R-XII School District. This week, Swanson, of Durango, Colorado, will perform at local schools and nursing homes. He will also perform publicly at the Katy Depot on Thursday, Feb. 6. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Scott Joplin Artist-in-Residence Adam Swanson heats up the keys this week
DRESDEN — 2025 Scott Joplin Artist-in-Residence Adam Swanson entertained Dresden R-XII School District students Monday, Feb. 3, getting their toes tapping, legs jiggling and their fingers playing air piano. more
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Entertainment Briefs
Local author Daniel Meyer to sign books at Kazoo Books more
Local photographer and videographer Yves Exilus will open a solo exhibit, “Captured in Time: Sedalia Through My Lens,” with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Hayden Liberty Center. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Open Door Service Center. Photo courtesy of Yves Exilus
Yves Exilus to open exhibit at Liberty Center
Local photographer and videographer Yves Exilus of Cole Camp will open a solo show on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Hayden Liberty Center. Proceeds from the show will go to the Open Door Service Center. more
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Liberty Center Association for the Arts offers many art opportunities for children and adults each year in the upstairs Cooney Studio. Photo courtesy of Liberty Center Association for the Arts
LCAA's Cooney Studio to offer many art opportunities in 2025
The Cooney Studio at the Hayden Liberty Center has a full year of art programs and workshops on its schedule. more
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Nikki Brown, who lost her son Coen Brown to cancer in 2023, plans to write a book on grief centered around the kindness of food. Photo courtesy of Nikki Brown
'CoCo's' mom, Nikki Brown, has plans for a book on grief
It’s often said that grief is experienced by each person differently, and losing a child is known as one of the most painful aspects of grief. more
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Mrs. Scrooge (Suzanne Peterson) and Jane Marley (DyNisha Hawkins) ponder Scrooge’s future in the afterlife if she does not change her ways. Photo by Kayla Nilges | Special to the Democrat
'A Christmas Carol' comes to The Liberty Center
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” comes to The Liberty Center this Saturday, Dec. 21 to usher in the holiday week. more
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Sedalia Visual Art Association has selected new officers for its 2025 year; from left are Linda Jo Huber, of Sedalia, as treasurer; BJ Tracy, of Ionia, as president; and Ward Behle, of Sedalia, as vice president. Glenda Miller, of Tipton not shown, will remain as secretary. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SVAA elects new officers for 2025
Three new members were recently selected as officers to represent the Sedalia Visual Art Association. more
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On Saturday, Dec. 14, Michael Boeschen, who plays Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Ashlyn Gerlt, who plays Clara, pose for a photo during a rehearsal in Studio A Dance Conservancy's "The Tale of the Nutcracker." The Studio will host the performance on Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Studio A to present its annual Nutcracker Ballet
Christmas magic, as told through the dances of students from Studio A Dance Conservancy, will play out this weekend as the young dancers perform the 13th annual "The Tale of the Nutcracker." more
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Eric Poindexter, a 1998 graduate of Smith-Cotton, is now an actor, singer, and teaching artist at Symphony Space in Upper West Side Manhattan. He will perform “An Evening with Eric Poindexter and Friends” Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Eric Pondexter
Smith-Cotton alum returns for one-night performance at Hayden Liberty Center
In his own words, Eric Poindexter is a “classic case.” more
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The Oak Room bartenders Jensen Hedderick and Rocky Marmolejos stand with Brittany Baumann, The Ivory Grill dining room and catering manager, on Friday, Dec. 6. The trio has spent time planning, researching, and creating holiday cocktails for this Christmas season. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
The Oak Room preps for the holidays with new cocktails
Creating a tasty cocktail can be challenging. It takes time, research, and prep — all things that the bartenders at The Oak Room are familiar with.  more
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Missouri State Museum’s traveling exhibit “Boom! The Rise and Fall of Missouri’s Black Business District” now on display at SFCC Library
State Fair Community College is proud to host the Missouri State Museum’s traveling exhibition, more
Sedalia native Eric Poindexter will perform a concert at the Hayden Liberty Center on Saturday, Dec. 14. Poindexter, who now lives in New Your City, is an actor, singer, and teaching artist. Photo courtesy of Eric Pondexter
Upcoming LCAA concerts to feature Eric Poindexter Dec. 14
The Liberty Center Association for the Arts is capping off the year with a concert with Sedalia native Eric Poindexter on Saturday, Dec. 14. more
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Toad (Matthew Dillon) rejoices at the dawn of spring. Photo by Kayla Nilges | Special to the Democrat
A unlikely friendship thrives in 'A Year with Frog and Toad'
It may be Christmas time everywhere else, but when the curtain parts on the Hayden Liberty Center stage this weekend, spring will be in full bloom. more
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Sedalia artist Doug Freed stands with his work in his studio on Monday, Dec. 2. Freed received the Award of Distinction on Nov. 14 in Branson from the Missouri Community College Association. He was an art faculty member at State Fair Community College for 40 years and the curator/director of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art for 10 years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia artist Doug Freed receives Award of Distinction
Sedalia's own Doug Freed, 79, an internationally known artist, received the Missouri Community College Association's Award of Distinction on Nov. 14 in Branson. more
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After 12 years of performances, the well-known Sedalia band, Dirt Road Addiction, said goodbye to its fans Wednesday, Nov. 27, with a free concert at the Hayden Liberty Center. The band currently consists of Riley Jelinek, lead guitar; Michael Bowman, drums and backing vocals; Rider Smith, lead vocals; Chris Clark, bass guitar and backing vocals; and Kevin Ditzfeld, acoustic guitar and backing vocals. Casey Samson was responsible for the lights and sound. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
PHOTOS: Dirt Road Addiction says goodbye with Farewell Concert
Boonville will host its Community Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Thespian Hall.  Photo courtesy of the Boonville Community Chorus
Entertainment Briefs for Nov. 29
Cole Camp presents an evening of Christmas music more
Dorothy (Faith Barkefelt) meets Scarecrow (Harrison Ray) on her journey down the yellow brick road. Photo by Kayla Nilges | Special to the Democrat
Smith-Cotton High School Theatre presents 'The Wizard of Oz'
The yellow brick road leads to the Heckart Performing Arts Center stage this weekend as the Smith-Cotton Theatre Department presents “The Wizard of Oz.” more
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University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance students rehearse their songs on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Highlander Theatre.  Photo by Zach Bott | Star-Journal
UCM Theatre and Dance wraps up fall semester with opera production “Amahl and the Night Visitors” (copy)
WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music will present its rendition of the “Amahl and the Night Visitors” opera beginning at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-23 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Highlander Theatre.  more
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Eliza Brielle, as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Don Richard, as Scrooge, and the cast of "A Christmas Carol" in the 2023 performance at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. The 2024 production will be performed Dec. 13-22 Photo courtesy of Ryan J. Zirngibl
Arrow Rock Lyceum celebrates 10th anniversary of 'A Christmas Carol'
Christmas will come alive again this year at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre with the 10th-anniversary performance of "A Christmas Carol," which will include a bit of magic. more
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Former Sedalian Colter Jackson, now a children's author and illustrator living in New York City, read her new book, "Everyday Brave," during a program on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Sedalia Public Library. Jackson said the book teaches courage. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Former Sedalia author-illustrator visits Public Library
Former Sedalian Colter Jackson, a children's author and illustrator now living in New York City, visited the Sedalia Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 9. more
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