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Karen and Steve Ellebracht were guest conductors for the Mizzou Marching Band on Sept. 19 at Farout Field in Columbia.
Sedalia couple guest conducts Mizzou marching band
Sedalia residents Steve and Karen Ellebracht had the chance to step onto the field at Faurot Field on Sept. 19 and experience a University of Missouri football game from a very different perspective … more
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Dromio of Syracuse (Macie Nilson) and Antipholus of Syracuse (Charley Clark) attempt to understand the chaos surrounding them during their visit to New Orleans.
LCAA Junior Theatre presents 'The Comedy of Errors'
Chance meetings, misunderstandings and two sets of identical twins: These could be plot elements in any present-day sitcom, but they’re rooted in the Renaissance.  Liberty Center … more
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Roman Sebastian held a reception opening his gallery The Art of Roman Sebastian on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Hayden Liberty Center.
The Art of Roman Sebastian gallery debuts at Liberty Center
The Art of Roman Sebastian, a 42-piece, two-room exhibit, opened Sept. 10 at the Liberty Center. The gallery invites viewers to dive into vibrant stories inspired by reality as Sebastian has … more
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Art Room pottery studio owner India McCullough made an impassioned social media post last week asking for visitors to her struggling business at 304 West Main Street. She was quite surprised by the community response Saturday, Sept. 5.
Community rallies around downtown Sedalia art studio after owner asks for support
A Facebook post asking Sedalia residents to support a downtown small business turned into a busy day at The Art Room, 304 West Main Street, on Saturday, Sept. 5. “The Art Room needs your … more
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Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022.
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —  Dolly Parton , the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals,  poignant songwriting  and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the … more
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The Missouri Fiddling Championship occurred Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Touchstone Energy Stage on the Missouri State Fairgrounds
Fair concludes with Missouri Fiddling Championship
Missouri Fiddling Championship 2026 took place Sunday, Aug. 23, the weather uncharacteristically cool for the final day of The Missouri State Fair. Musicians gathered on the Touchstone Energy Stage, … more
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Mid-Missouri Artists members receive State Fair awards
Members of Mid-Missouri Artists (MMA who received awards in Fine Arts and the Missouri State Fair are: Professional art: Top Award (1 of 8) -- Anne Hassell Photography:  Top Awards — … more
The Anastasini Circus is a family-operated circus originally from Italy that travels around the world bringing live entertainment to audiences of all ages. The family returns to the Missouri State Fair this year with an entirely new show.
Anastasini Circus brings nine generations of family tradition to Missouri State Fair
For Giovanni Anastasini, life under the big top is more than a career; it’s a family tradition that stretches back nine generations. Anastasini is part of the Anastasini Circus, a … more
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Magician Steve Trash performs from the Kids Stage during the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
Steve Trash chases connection through magic at Missouri State Fair
It doesn’t take long to pick up on Steve Trash’s passion for showcasing magic – or his ability to connect with an audience of all ages. Trash, a resident of Alabama, returned to the … more
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Judy Smasal, on the left, the owner of the newly opened Gallery 104, stands with Gallery Manager, Kim Liemkuehler, inside the shop on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Smasal opened the Cole Camp gallery on July 11, and it currently represents 39 local and regional artists.
Gallery 104 opens in Cole Camp
COLE CAMP — A newly opened art gallery in Cole Camp features 39 local and regional artists. It offers a wide variety of artwork suitable for collectors or those seeking a unique gift. Gallery … more
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LCAA Junior Theatre students delved into character development Monday, July 27, as they prepared for their Saturday performance.
LCAA Junior Theatre presents 'A Play In A Week!'
Hayden Liberty Center Junior Theatre will present its fifth annual “A Play In A Week!” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. This production is created during a student-led workshop which teaches … more
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Curators Marci Teter, Meghan McClellan and Elena Sophia Rainieri pose in front of the ‘Eye of the Beholder’ exhibit at the Daum Museum on July 23.
Daum’s ‘Eye of the Beholder’ explores what it means to be a woman
'Seeing is not a neutral act,’ reads the description for the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art’s new ‘Eye of the Beholder’ exhibit. “Our understanding of the visual world is shaped by our … more
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Workers are expected to finish the Gov. Michael L. Parson Arena just in time for the opening of the Missouri State Fair in August. Recent improvements to the State Fairgrounds cost in excess of $70 million.
Missouri State Fair puts finishing touches on $70 million in upgrades
With just weeks remaining before the Missouri State Fair opens, Director Jason Moore says the fairgrounds are in the final stretch of preparations, but with all the work still underway, it isn’t … more
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Betty Cornine poses in her sewing room on June 27, 2026.
Hughesville seamstress crowns career with patriotic project
HUGHESVILLE — Betty Cornine has lived in Hughesville for decades, even before U.S. Highway 65 cut through the fields and farms north of Sedalia. She’s been sewing for 69 years, since 1957, … more
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Smithton muralist Kelsey Raines works Tuesday on a painting commissioned by the fairgrounds with funding tied to the nationwide America 250 celebration.
Local artist paints America 250 mural at Missouri State Fairgrounds
As temperatures climbed Tuesday morning, Smithton art teacher and muralist Kelsey Raines stood high above the ground on a lift, adding color and detail to a new patriotic mural that will greet … more
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Missouri Indie Bookshop Tour passport, Midwest Independent Bookstore Association pamphlet and Gunzil & Bowser sticker sitting on the front counter at Gunzil & Bowser Children’s Bookstore.
Missouri Indie Bookshop Tour includes stop in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG — Gunzil & Bowser Children’s Bookstore is welcoming visitors from across the state after appearing as one of 33 shops on the inaugural Missouri Indie Bookshop Tour. Bookstore … more
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Gomez Addams (T. Johnson) reacts with horror when his daughter, Wednesday (Molly Clark), speaks of the future with her boyfriend–and explains why she’d rather her mother not yet know. ​
Hayden Liberty Center Jr. Theatre presents The Addams Family Musical
The worst has happened to The Addams Family. Their beloved Wednesday – now a teenager – has fallen in love…with a nice, normal boy. The story will be told through  “The Addams … more
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Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, of Cole Camp, reads a blessing from her new book, “Small Steps,” on Saturday, June 20, at the fourth annual Benton County ArtsFest Open Mic in Warsaw.
Fourth annual ArtsFest Open Mic brings returning artists
WARSAW — The fourth annual Benton County ArtsFest Open Mic took place on Saturday, June 20, in Warsaw, featuring returning writers and musicians.  For the past two years, the event has … more
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Artist Allena Yates describes a piece to gallery guests Wednesday, June 17 at the University of Central Missouri’s Gallery of Art & Design.
Multimedia art exhibit ‘Seasons’ opens at University of Central Missouri
​ WARRENSBURG — Artists mingled with family members, friends and guests surrounded by canvases, framed photography, sculptures and mixed-media pieces Wednesday, June 17 at the University of … more
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