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Jackson Schmidt returns his saddle and saddle pad to the trailer after competing in a rodeo event in Humansville. Schmidt, 16, will compete in the National High School Rodeo Finals for a third consecutive year in July in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Photo courtesy of Dustin Schmidt
Jackson Schmidt advances to rodeo finals
A local young man will compete in the National High School Rodeo Finals for a third consecutive year. This year, the event is hosted in Rock Springs, Wyoming. more
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During a dress rehearsal for "42nd Street Youth Edition" on Tuesday night, June 24, Maggie Jones (Aleah Minks) prepares to take action to save their production, "Pretty Lady." The musical will open Friday, June 28 at the Hayden Liberty Center and is part of the Liberty Center Association for the Arts Junior Theatre program. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
'42nd Street Youth Edition' musical opens at LCAA
This weekend, the Hayden Liberty Center will be filled with a tap-dancing musical featuring more than 40 cast and crew members, ranging in age from 9 to 18, as they take the stage in the "42nd Street Youth Edition." more
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Folk musician Forrest McCurren will perform at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at the Marshall Public Library.  Photo courtesy of Melissa Payne Photography
Entertainment Briefs for June 28
News from the Liberty Center more
Members and supporters of VFW Post 2591 participate in the Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2023, in downtown Sedalia. The theme was "National Treasure." File photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Fourth of July festivities planned across west central Missouri
With Independence Day just around the corner, numerous events, activities, and fireworks displays are planned across west central Missouri. more
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Blackwater will host its annual Madd Mayor Car Show at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in downtown Blackwater. The day will also include a barbecue fundraiser hosted by the Blackwater Preservation Society to raise money for the restoration of its historic 1904 Wabash Caboose. Photo courtesy of the Blackwater Preservation Society
Blackwater to host Madd Mayor Car Show
In time for the July 4 holiday weekend, the small town of Blackwater is hosting its Madd Mayor Car Show on Saturday, July 6, with various celebrations. more
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Artist Paul Woronecki, of Lincoln, a new member of the Sedalia Visual Art Association, stands with a section of wall on which he created a graffiti design in May during the Borderline Graffiti Jam in El Paso, Texas. Woronecki is an advertising artist whose passion is creating graffiti. Photo courtesy of Paul Woronecki
Woronecki creating custom murals and artsy graffiti
Creativity is only one spray can away for Lincoln artist Paul Woronecki, a new Sedalia Visual Art Association member. In July, he will paint two murals in downtown Sedalia. more
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Missouri artist Steve Snell will talk about his “Adventure Art on the Mighty Mo’” film series on June 25 at the Marshall Public Library.  Photo courtesy of Marshall Public Library
Entertainment Briefs June 21
Miller to host book signing more
On Tuesday, June 18, George Blume, of Kansas City, stands with his stunt kite gear and holds a Prism E06 kite. Blume gave a stunt kite presentation for the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" event at Boonslick Regional Library's children's department on June 18 and 20. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Kite artist visits Boonslick Library
This week, children at Boonslick Regional Library in Sedalia have been treated to an art project featuring stunt kites by Missouri hobbyist George Blume. more
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Pamala Wilkins, a Sedalia Visual Art Association member, opened a new exhibit at the Sedalia Municipal Building on Friday, June 14. Before retirement, Wilkins worked as a nuclear power plant engineer across the country.  Her show will remain up through mid-September. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Wilkins: From former nuclear plant engineer to artist
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Pamala Wilkins's name. more
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Jim Rangitsch shows his 1951 custom Chevrolet to admirers at Cav's Sole Pursuit car show on South Ohio Avenue on Saturday, June 15. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Cav's Sole Pursuit car show raises funds for kid's shoes
On Thursday evening, June 13, a young woman plays her English horn during practice for the 2024 season of the Sedalia Concert Band. The summer Concert Band begins its season at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Liberty Park. Weather permitting, performances will be hosted outside near the Liberty Flyer building. The concerts are free. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Concert Band to begin performances this week
Sedalia Concert Band members were busy Thursday night, June 13, practicing for the 2024 season, which opens on Thursday, June 20, at Liberty Park. more
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In June 2022, Alona Reid, president of the Sedalia/Pettis County Chapter of the NAACP, greets the crowd during Juneteenth celebrations at Hubbard Park. The event will be hosted again this year from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Hubbard Park. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15
Hubbard Park will be full of celebrations Saturday, June 15, as Sedalia’s annual Juneteenth event gets underway. more
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The second annual Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival, hosted on Friday evening, June 7 at the Missouri State Fairgrounds, was a fun adventure for all ages. The festival featured many events, including a diverse array of 15 food trucks, a vendor area, tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides for the adventurous, and an expanded children’s area. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival is fun for all ages
Shane Hammond and Charles Hallman launch a giant kite Friday, June 7 at the Sedalia Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The event, hosted by the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, will continue through Sunday morning, June 9. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Sedalia Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival has the world on a string
On Monday, April 22, during rehearsal for "Godspell" at the Hayden Liberty Center, the disciples meet and begin interacting with Jesus during the song "Save the People." Several Liberty Center performances will take place this summer, including the Junior Theatre production of "42nd Street." File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
LCAA to host several productions this summer
This summer, the Liberty Center Association for the Arts theater will be busy with several productions, including the Junior Theatre musical, "42nd Street," slated for June 28-30. more
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Sedalia artists Michael Shukers and Kelly Hagen look over an exhibit from the Sedalia Photo Club on Sunday, June 2. The Club has a display of more than 100 photos at the Heckart Community Center. Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Photo Club
Entertainment Briefs June 7
Sedalia Photo Club hosts display at community center more
Johnson County Historical Society to host Old Drum Day
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the address of the event. more
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Author Colter Jackson poses for a fun photo with her husband, John Jackson, and daughters Ruby, 2, and Johanna, 4. Jackson, formerly of Sedalia and Otterville, found a love for books when she was given a Sedalia Public Library card as a child. She now resides and works in New York City. Photo courtesy of Colter Jackson
Former Sedalian writes, illustrates children's books
Kindness can never be underrated, and a small gift of a library card to a young Sedalia girl placed her on a path to becoming an author with an encouraging message for children. more
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Clement Sechaud, 25, of Bordeaux, France, stands in the Hayden Liberty Center on Friday, May 31. Sechaud, a doctoral student studying ragtime music for his graduate paper, came to America to attend the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
French doctorate student comes to Joplin Fest to study ragtime
While some may not see the significance of ragtime in relation to Sedalia, one doctoral student from France came to America last week to attend the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival and learn more. more
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Author Lela Merrell Savage prepares to read from her fiction book, "River James and Saturday," on Saturday, June 1 at the Benton County ArtFest's second annual Open Mic event in Warsaw. Savage, of Warsaw, has written about her childhood in Benton County many times, and included elements of it in her novel, which is a murder mystery and romance book. Emcee for the event was retired educator and author Debbie Noland. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: Benton County ArtFest hosts second Open Mic
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