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The All-American Rejects with Joyce Manor will perform at the Missouri State Fair at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
The All-American Rejects to bring house party to 2026 Missouri State Fair
An early 2000s pop-rock band is coming to the Missouri State Fair in 2026. The MSF has announced The All-American Rejects will perform at the fair with opening act Joyce Manor at 7:30 p.m … more
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Sacred Heart senior Thomas Jenkins as Aladdin and Allesandra Pacheco as Princess Jasmine take the stage at the Liberty Center Theatre on Friday and Saturday in the musical production of “Aladdin.”
Sacred Heart to present ‘Aladdin’ this weekend
Students at Sacred Heart are bringing a beloved tale to life this weekend, as they take the stage with their production of “Aladdin” at the Liberty Center Theatre. Leading the cast is senior … more
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The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Theatre and Dance senior showcase “Keepin’ It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026,” will feature 10 students from the department as they commemorate the closing of their college careers.
University of Central Missouri’s Division of Theatre and Dance to debut ‘Keepin’ It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026’
WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Theatre and Dance will debut its senior showcase at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre on UCM’s campus. … more
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Country artist Russell Dickerson with Atlus will perform for the Saturday headliner of the fair, taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
Russell Dickerson to make stop at Missouri State Fair with Atlus
The Missouri State Fair has revealed its first grandstand artists for the 2026 season. Country artist Russell Dickerson, along with Atlus,  will perform for the Saturday headliner of the … more
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On Saturday, March 21, Sherry Broyles speaks to a crowd at the Sedalia Public Library during the presentation of “The Evolution of Women’s Fashion,” which coincided with National Women’s Month. Broyles and her daughter, Sarah Rea, hosted the event.
Sedalia Public Library hosts vintage fashion show
The Sedalia Public Library highlighted fashion across several decades with an educational fashion show on Saturday, March 21. “The Evolution of Women’s Fashion” was organized and hosted by … more
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The late Turf Martin stands by a rack of wine at his shop Wine & More in March 2016. At that time, Martin was preparing to close the popular shop. He was also known for his involvement in many community nonprofits. He died Saturday, March 14, in Columbia.
Community ‘champion’ Turf Martin dies
 A community ‘champion,’ businessman, and “Wine from the Vine” columnist, Turf Martin, 71, died Saturday, March 14, at University Hospital in Columbia.  Martin, who formerly … more
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The Mid-Missouri Pipe Band led the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, in Sedalia.
PHOTOS: St. Patrick’s Parade draws community to downtown Sedalia
Winners of the SVAA Spring Fling Show announced
The award winners of the Sedalia Visual Art Association Spring Fling Art Show are as follows: Best of Show Glenda Miller - for "Cone Flower" 2-D category  1st place in 2-D - … more
Charles Clark, who plays Willy Wonka and the Candy Man, performs a number during rehearsal for “Willy Wonka Jr.” the musical, Wednesday, March 11 at Smithton R-VI School. The students will present the musical on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.
Smithton brings Willy Wonka musical to the stage
Smithton R-VI students from preschool through 12th grade are bringing the musical “Willy Wonka Jr.” to the stage on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.   Alyssa Gerke, the … more
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On Saturday, March 7, Lorelai Kuecker, 16, of Concordia, speaks to girls and parents about her quilting techniques and fashions at First United Methodist Church. Kuecker has a fabric line, “Quilting in Bloom,” and owns Pigs in a Blanket Quilting.
Young Concordia quilter, artist presents trunk show in Sedalia
Local girls were treated to a fashion show and sewing class presented by a 16-year-old woman who owns a business, has a line of specially designed fabrics and a published book on Saturday, March 7. … more
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The seven-member cast stands ready to perform the play “These Shining Lives” this weekend at State Fair Community College, March 6-8.
State Fair Community College theatre students to present ‘These Shining Lives’
 State Fair Community College theatre students will present a play this week that delves into the true historical account of women factory workers who were slowly poisoned by radium as … more
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Entertainment briefs for March 3
LCAA to host annualSpring Fling Art Show  The Sedalia Visual Art Association presents its annual Spring Fling Art show at the Hayden Liberty Center galleries. This show consists of local … more
Wildwood Montessori students, Kellen Kehde, Maddie Ball, and Norah Sparks prepare paint on Tuesday, Feb. 24. They were three of several students who were helping artist Stefanie Sattler paint a mural at the school in La Monte.
Students, Sedalia artist create a mural at Wildwood Montessori
LA MONTE — This week, Sedalia artist Stefanie Sattler and several  students brightened the Wildwood Montessori School in La Monte with a nature mural.  Wildwood, a tuition-driven … more
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David Esser, a member of the Pettis County Historical Society, stands with Lindsey Evans, of Independence, recently. Evans presented Esser with two historical hair wreaths belonging to two Sedalia sisters who joined the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Convent in the 1800s. Photos courtesy of the Pettis County Historical Society
Antique hair wreaths come home to Pettis County
After more than a century, the antique hair wreaths of two Sedalia sisters have returned home to Pettis County, where their journey began.   Charlie Wise, a member of the Pettis County … more
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State Fair Community College theatre students and faculty attended the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival held Jan. 18-24 in Rochester, Minn. Pictured, bottom row from left, are Sydney Bussey, Ariel Giles, Gwen Smith, Aalayah Kirkpatrick, Landon Pierce, Dylan Young, Lindsey Curtis, Aubrey Hollon, Tim Hill and Jon Molin; middle row, Kristen Henning, theatre program coordinator and theatre faculty; Tim Wells, technical director and theatre faculty; Alison Longhat-Hallock, Daniel Campbell and Brady Morgan; and top row, Berry Raeth, Angelica Wall, Kayse Wade, Karigan Skiba, Lore Fox and Raigan Braley. Not pictured is Tad Peterson.
SFCC students recognized at Region 5 Theatre Festival
Twenty State Fair Community College students attended the Region 5 American College Theater Festival held Jan. 18-24 in Rochester, Minn., earning top honors and recognition for performance and … more
Dr. Richard DeFord, of Sedalia, has published a book on grief, “Grief: An Expansion of Understanding.” It is now available on Amazon.
Book on grief looks at the consequences of multiple losses
Sedalian Dr. Richard DeFord has published a book on grief and its effects on those who have experienced loss.  DeFord, who holds a doctorate in clinical pastoral psychotherapy and a … more
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Sean Bailey, who portrays Buford T. Justice and Jason Bobbitt as Junior Justice pose with their vintage LeMans patrol car in front of Galaxy Cinemas in Sedalia Sunday.
Sheriff Justice series to be filmed in Sedalia
Fans of the 1977 classic Smokey and the Bandit got a surprise Sunday, Feb. 15, when tribute performers portraying Buford T. Justice and his son Junior rolled into Sedalia for a special showing at … more
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Branson illusionist REZA will give two performances at the Hayden Liberty Center at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8.
Liberty Center Association for the Arts highlights upcoming entertainment events
The Liberty Center Association for the Arts has planned many entertainment events for the 2026 season, including a performance by illusionist REZA this spring and a new Cigar Festival this … more
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University of Central Missouri Associate Professor of Music Elisabeth Stimpert performs with her clarinet. Stimpert is a member of Alarm Will Sound, which won the Grammy for Best Chamber or Small Ensemble Performance.
University of Central Missouri associate professor wins Grammy with Alarm Will Sound
WARRENSBURG – On the surface, Sunday, Feb. 1 looked just like any other day for Elisabeth Stimpert.  The associate professor of music at the University of Central Missouri got out of bed, … more
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Former Sedalia artist Myrna Ragar has donated three “Big Eyes” pastel paintings for the Citizens Against Spouse Abuse fundraising online auction, which will run from March 26 through April 9.
CASA prepares for 5th annual art exhibit, auction
 A donation from former Sedalia artist Myrna Ragar has changed the trajectory of the 5th annual Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) Art Exhibit Contest and Auction.  Ragar, 85, now … more
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