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A glazed earthenware piece, “Composition of Enclosed Cylinders,” by Lauren Mabry, is in the new exhibit, “Elemental,” at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art opens two new exhibits
Two new exhibits are now up and showing at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art: “Elemental” and “c9: Contemporary Printmaking.” Elemental is on display on the lower level of the museum, … more
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Taylor Hoos, of Green Ridge, seated on left, and Carter Breaux, of Springfield, seated on right, have worked together to create the independent film “Kings,” which will premiere at the Galaxy 10 Cinema in Sedalia, on Feb. 13 and 14. The two leads in the film are Jachin Liké as Mark on the left and Ethan O'Neal as Dylan.
Local independent film to premiere in Sedalia
An independent film created by a Springfield writer and producer and a Green Ridge cinematographer will premiere in Sedalia in February at the Galaxy 10 Cinema.  “Kings,” written, … more
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One of Gwendolyn's costumes worn by Rae Weber (left), and one of Algernon's costumes worn by Cal Klaus. Both will be featured in ACTF's costume parade.
UCM theatre professor’s designs selected for regional recognition
WARRENSBURG – A University of Central Missouri theatre professor will have five designs showcased at this month’s Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Costume Parade.  … more
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In a Junior Theatre production of "Alice in Wonderland," youth perform a scene at the Hayden Liberty Center. The Liberty Center Association for the Arts Theatre is planning plays and musicals for the 2026 season, including a fundraising gala for Jan. 31. File Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
LCAA theatre committee plans 2026 productions
Liberty Center Association for the Arts is kicking off the 2026 season with a fundraising gala while also planning theater productions for this spring. more
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On Thursday, Jan. 8, during the opening reception of “The Quilts of St. John’s,” at the Hayden Liberty Center, Mary Bahner looks over a quilt, “Tumbling Nine Patch,” displayed courtesy of Dan Lowe. The quilt show will remain up through the end of February. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
St. John's opens quilt show at Liberty Center in Sedalia
Thirty-six handcrafted quilts are on exhibit at the Hayden Liberty Center through the end of February for public viewing. more
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Paul Woronecki, of Lincoln, a muralist and graffiti artist, is accepting entries for a free mural to be awarded to a business, organization, or school in either Pettis or Benton County. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Jan. 21. Photo courtesy of Paul Woronecki
Mural, graffiti artist Woronecki invites Pettis, Benton counties to apply for free mural
Giving back is something area graffiti artist and muralist Paul Woronecki, owner of HAVRE Graffiti, wants to do for the community by offering a free mural to a business, school or organization in either Pettis or Benton counties. more
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Benton County author Daniel Meyer has created a three-book fantasy series. The Sam Adams series currently consists of “Credible Threats,” “Rising Shadows,” and “Mysterious Ways.” Photo courtesy of Daniel Meyer
Benton County’s Daniel Meyer creates fantasy book series
A Benton County author is creating a fantasy series that will eventually span nine books and features a 16-year-old wizard protagonist named Sam Adams. more
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Sedalia artist Vicki Harris stands beside some of her artwork on Monday, Dec. 29, at her home. Multitalented, Harris also created a life-sized outdoor Nativity scene for Christmas. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia artist creates life-sized nativity for the holidays
Vicki Harris, a multitalented artist from Sedalia, expanded her skills this year by creating a life-sized, weatherproof nativity scene in her front yard for Christmas. more
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Tim Pilkington, 80, has written his first book, “The White House Hotel,” a fictional biography about Lake Ozark. Photo courtesy of Tim Pilkington
80-year-old publishes first book about Lake Ozark
Former Lake Ozark resident Tim Pilkington, 80, has written his first book, a biographical fiction work that explores life at Lake Ozark in the 1930s and ‘40s. more
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Elisabeth Stimpert is a founding member of Alarm Will Sound and an associate professor of music at the University of Central Missouri. Alarm Will Sound is up for two Grammy Awards at the 2026 awards show.
University of Central Missouri professor earns two Grammy nominations with Alarm Will Sound
WARRENSBURG – If asked to describe chamber orchestra Alarm Will Sound sonically, founding member Elisabeth Stimpert would say they are “musical chameleons,” always shifting to adjust their sound to the piece of music in front of them. more
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Dancer Ella Cason, 12, holding the nutcracker, and who plays Clara, in the 14th annual “The Tale of the Nutcracker” dances with fellow students on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Studio A Dance Conservatory. The dancers were rehearsing for the production, which will be presented on Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Studio A dancers to give record performance of 'The Nutcracker'
The magic of Christmas will return this weekend as 90 dance students take the stage to perform “The Tale of the Nutcracker.” more
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Sedalia native Brenton Ryan, now a renowned opera singer, is performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City as the spy “Incredible” in the opera, “Andrea Chenier.” His performance on Dec. 13 will be broadcast live worldwide and in select theatres in St. Louis, Columbia, and Kansas City. Photo courtesy of Brenton Ryan
Sedalia's Brenton Ryan gives 100th performance at The Met
Sedalia native and renowned opera star Brenton Ryan is performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City as the spy, “Incredible” in the opera, “Andrea Chenier,” by Umberto Giordani. more
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For 43 years, David and Jimmy Nace have been performing as the Nace Brothers. Born and bred in Warrensburg, the brothers released their ninth studio album in July.
Nace Brothers lean into human connection with new album 'Any Direction'
WARRENSBURG – The signature sound of two Warrensburg brothers is back for a ninth studio album. more
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Canine actor Riggs plays the part of Sandy while Smith-Cotton theatre student Ashley Fournier plays the part of Annie during rehearsal on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for the school’s musical “Annie.” The musical will open at 7 p.m. at the Heckart Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 21. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smith-Cotton theatre students to perform the musical 'Annie'
With the most extensive cast and crew in its history, Smith-Cotton Junior and Senior High Schools will present the musical, “Annie,” beginning Friday, Nov. 21. more
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On Monday, Nov. 17, from left, Lore Fox as Squirrelle No. 1; Madison Phillips as Squirrelle No. 3; Dylan T. Young as Squirrelle No. 2; Jon Molin as Elephant; Tim Hill as Dog; Kayse Wade as Piggie; and Brady Morgan as Penguin perform a scene on Monday, Nov. 17 for the children’s musical, “Elephant & Piggie’s, We are in a Play!” Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College
SFCC presents children's musical 'Elephant & Piggie'
State Fair Community College theatre students kept 3,200 younger students, staff and parents entertained this week as they presented three performances a day of a children’s musical. more
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A free holiday concert, “Christmas for You,” will be presented by a new vocal group, Musical Friends, on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of Musical Friends
New choral group, Musical Friends, to host Christmas concert in Sedalia
A new choral group, Musical Friends, will be hosting a free Christmas concert on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sedalia. more
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During rehearsal Tuesday night, Nov. 11, from left, Elizabeth Lauer as Two-Bit Matthews, Tessa Bird as Ponyboy Curtis, Kiley Gaylord as Marcia, and Zoie Shapley as Cherry Valance rehearse the movie scene during practice for the Smithton R-VI School play “The Outsiders.” The play opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smithton theatre students to perform 'The Outsiders'
Theatre students from the Smithton R-VI School District will present the fall performance of the coming-of-age play “The Outsiders” on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, under the direction of Speech and Drama Coach Alyssa Gerke. more
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Christa James, on ladder, and Chris Hanlon decorate a 14-foot-tall Christmas tree at the Hotel Bothwell on Friday, Nov. 7. During last week, the women, along with organizer Deidre Esquivel and three other women, put up 18 Christmas trees and decorations throughout the Hotel. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Hotel Bothwell creates Christmas magic in Sedalia with decorations
The magic of Christmas has arrived at the Hotel Bothwell, with 18 Christmas trees and other holiday décor displayed throughout the historical Hotel. more
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Sedalia artist Billy Welch sits with some of his artwork, which will be featured in his exhibit opening with an art reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Hayden Liberty Center. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Missouri backroads inspire artist Billy Welch
Missouri’s back roads and old vacant houses are an inspiration to professional tattoo artist Billy Welch, of Sedalia, who also creates fine art with the images he finds in unlikely places. more
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Award-winning rodeo cowboy Smokey Anderson, now 91, is bucked off a horse at age 48 during the San Fernando Valley Rodeo Old Timers Rodeo Association event. Anderson went on to win the bareback competition riding on the horse. Photo courtesy of Smokey Anderson
Former Sedalia rodeo rider, 91, publishes new book
With rodeo in his blood, Smokey Anderson, 91, a former award-winning pro-rodeo rider who performed at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, has published a new book, “Kansas City Rodeo Cowboy." more
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