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CONTENTS Features

June 2009

62 ❊ The Long View

This is the sesquicentennial of Henry Shaw’s legacy, the Missouri Botanical Garden, recognized as one of the top three botanical gardens in the world.

68 ❊ 32 Skidoo: Pickle Springs

Come along with our King of the Road as he drives from Ste. Genevieve across Route 32 and explores the natural wonders and small towns along the way.

84 ❊ Starry Nights

Enjoy a wide variety of productions of outdoor theatre this summer at six historic venues in Branson, Columbia, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Read one actor’s view from the stage.

92 ❊ BBQ, Bar-B-Q, Barbecue

No matter how you spell it, it’s part of great-tasting summertime. Our guide recommends 17 of the best places to get barbecue. Try them all!

104 ❊ St. Charles: Cradle of the West

St. Charles is celebrating the bicentennial of the village of St. Charles. Discover the largest historic district in the state, 75 unique shops and boutiques, Frenchtown, the Lewis and Clark Boat House, and more.

132 ❊ Heartland Harvest Garden

The new Heartland Harvest Garden at Powell’s Garden explores our food, seed to plate. Visit the new Fun Foods Farm, a kitchen garden, a vegetable greenhouse, quilt gardens, and more.

In Every Issue

SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

25 ❊ All Around Missouri

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Our listing of 194 events, including fireworks, hard hat tours of the historic penitentiary at Jefferson City, high school rodeo finals, summer concerts, a sunflower festival, an old-time music festival, and much more.

Visit MissouriLife.com for even more great events and the most complete listing in the state.

98 ❊ Restaurant Recommendations

Our writers taste and test paella, pasta, deep-fried catfish, and shrimp curry and lettuce wraps in Branson, Cape Girardeau, Kansas City, Lebanon, and St. Louis.

100 ❊ Missouri Wine

Is it the water, or is it the wine? Our columnist Doug Frost explains how water can affect taste.

138 ❊ Missouriana

Whitey Herzog’s wise words, boats, fresh produce, and hot dogs at Busch Stadium.

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CONTENTS June 2009

14 ❊ Missouri Memo

The publisher wants you to listen to the music and the editor urges you to think about Gross National Happiness.

20 ❊ Letters

More background on Shiloh Tabernacle, a thank you from and for the military, and a reader who thought our immigrants were illegal.

Wildwood Springs Lodge The Midwest’s Premier Acoustic Venue

UPCOMING EVENTS Bluegrass is Back Family Bluegrass Festival Sep. 4-6 Little River Band Sep. 11-12 Brewer and Shipley Sep. 18-19 Guy Clark Sep. 25-26 Poco Oct. 2-3 Christopher Cross Oct. 9-10 Dave Mason Oct. 16-17 America Oct. 23-24 Al Stewart Erin Bode Oct. 30-31 Ozark Mountain Daredevils Nov. 5-6-7 For lodging reservations, more information, and updates, visit wildwoodspringslodge.com

Missouri Medley 45 ❊ People, Places, & Points

Heavenly Harleys, man spaces, a zoo birthday, and special recognition for tree program growth in 14 communities.

Zest of Life 49 ❊ Show-Me Essentials

A woodworker at Maryville, quilt barns in mid-Missouri, the state horse, an opera singer at Boonville, and two Clarksville artisans who make Windsor chairs and are extras in a movie, We the People, being shown at the Smithsonian Institute.

In Every Issue

52 ❊ Missouri Books

A mystery revolving around repatriation of American Indian remains, written by a county prosecutor; the history of St. Charles; and nine other books written by Missouri authors or about Missouri places or topics.

56 ❊ Made in Missouri

Build-a-Bear has nine workshops in Missouri, more than 400 worldwide, and headquarters in St. Louis. Plus, Osagian canoes and Spudmaster chips.

Show-Me Flavor 102 ❊ Missouri Recipes

Paella from Blue Olive in Branson, fried green tomatoes from Kehde’s Barbeque and Catering in Sedalia, and baked beans from Perry Foster’s Bar-B-Que in Warrensburg.

Missouri Lifestyle 129 ❊ Inspiring Ideas & Savvy Solutions

Safe fish, safe roads, and a Columbia shop owner visits the fashion market in Las Vegas.

Cover photo: Perry Foster’s Combo Sandwich by Rachel Nelson

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This Issue on MissouriLife com All New! If you’ve been to MissouriLife.com lately, you’ve probably noticed something a little different. We’ve got a whole new look, with more features like polls, videos, and digital editions.

So, come check it out!

It’s Missouri This Year!

A poll about summer plans revealed 57% would vacation in the Show-Me State this year!

Come vote for your favorite lake; see page 74 for the story.

Location Scout Photo Contest Enter your pictures of Missouri Locations in our photo contest, sponsored by Missouri Life and the Missouri Film Commission. You can win theater passes, Netflix membersnhips and more. Kandi Bouma won the first quarter with this image of a helicopter at Table Rock Dam, left.

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the Missouri hills are literally alive with the sound of music, all year long, but especially in the summer. You’ll find music anywhere you go, and we’re talking good music that’ll keep your toes tapping and your heart singing.

Mike Fazio, owner of Fazio’s Frets and Friends in Chesterfield, says professional musicians tell him the St. Louis music scene is much more conducive to up and coming musicians than towns like Nashville.

There are more venues and more opportunities to play. Options range from Branson’s seemingly endless array of musical talent to little out of the way places like the Wildwood Springs Lodge in Steelville, where you’ll find the likes of Poco, America, The Little River Band, and Missouri’s ephemeral Ozark Mountain Daredevils—my all-time favorite 70s long-haired country boy good-time band. The “Dares” will play for three nights at Wildwood on November 5, 6, and 7.

But you’ll also find great musicians in places like St. Charles where you can catch the Ohms Brothers every Wednesday night at R. T. Weiler’s on Main Street in the historic district. You won’t believe how good they are until you hear them. But the one thing they are not is brothers, ironically.

The duo consists of virtuoso lead guitarist Guy Kingsbury and rhythm

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They can play over 400 songs and sound just like the originals from

Crosby Stills and Nash to David Grey.

Their acoustic/electric blend has perfect balance without blowing you out of the room. Go next door for more acoustic and blues at Rumpels or to the Baha Rock Club for full-scale plugged-in rock and blues.

Legendary music promoter Richard King brings amazing bands to The Blue Note in Columbia, and that’s just the beginning of the music scene there (see page 59). So get out this Greg Wood, Publisher

summer, and “listen to the music!”

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We talked at length about how he is and about our turbulent economy.

Our conversation reminded me about the most thought-provoking speaker I’ve heard in the past year.

Dr. Ron Coleman is the executive director of a nonprofit firm Danita Allen Wood, Editor in Chief called GPI Atlantic. He spoke at a recent conference a few of us on staff attended (the one where we picked up our Magazine of the Year award. Yes, I worked that in again. The status expires in October 2009, you know).

Coleman preaches that governments and policymakers measure and worry about the wrong things. He proposes that instead of our governments measuring Gross Domestic Product or Gross National Product, we should develop measures for Gross National Happiness, or a Genuine Progress Index. This measure would take into consideration what really is important to most of us.

His firm’s research shows that what journalists, politicians, and experts write about and discuss are growing economies, disasters, the stock market collapse, and whether shoppers are saving or splurging. But what people say they care most about are not those things, but rather health, time with family and friends, recreation, safe and caring communities, the environment, spirituality, and job security, rather than making lots of money.

Some of the values unmeasured are unpaid volunteer work, work done at home, the value of our free time, how much trash is diverted from landfills by recycling, or how much energy and water we’re saving from prior years.

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Thank you for donating copies of Missouri Life to us so we can put them in the boxes we send overseas to area soldiers.

This morning, I had the privilege to have four returning soldiers from Kosovo come by to visit. They said how much it meant to them to receive items that reminded them of home. They named Missouri Life as the magazine they read from cover to cover and shared it with other Missouri soldiers.

Thank you for making this possible.

Colors of Missouri I am shocked and outraged that you would highlight illegal aliens in your magazine. On page 72 of the April 2009 issue, you did a piece on two people with “temporary protected status” from El Salvador who are currently living in California, Missouri. I would expect this kind of idolization from actual California liberals, but from Missourians? Trust me when I tell you, 95 percent of Missourians, and Americans for that matter, do not want these people coming here. We have enough trouble of our own without taking on the poor, uneducated, illegal people of other countries.

This is not a popular topic, so most people will try to be “politically correct” and not say anything. Not me.

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Thank you for the article “Resurrecting Shiloh” in the February-March issue of Missouri Life. I am a great-great grandson of the Rev. James A. Tipton, mentioned as an original trustee on the original 1856 deed, transferring the twenty-three acres where the Shiloh Tabernacle, Methodist Church, and cemetery are located.

When a group of my cousins and I met at Shiloh in 2003 and noted the condition of the Tabernacle, little did we dream that it would be completely restored and, in February 2008, receive the prestigious McReynolds Award for restoration from the Missouri Historic Preservation Alliance.

The restoration was made possible by volunteer labor, contributions, and support from many groups and individuals. To recall and recognize all of them would be impossible, but the dedication of some individuals stands out. Tish and Rick Findley, Richard and Vilene Shinn, Warren Love, Ray and Verna Stull, and Larry and Peggy Berry deserve special recognition.

Activities planned for 2009 include an Ice Cream Social on June 13, Old Camp Meeting and Revival from September 11-13, a Shiloh hayride on October 24,

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A float trip to remember! Experience a very special outdoor adventure that combines luxury camping, floating through stunning scenery in a unique landscape, and a magnificent blend of chefs, artists, musicians, naturalists, guides, fireside tales, and a cast of characters sure to entertain your curiosity, delight your taste buds, expand your mind, and stimulate your senses.

WHEN & WHERE

Our Kick-Off Ceremony will take place in the river community of Arrow Rock, MO on Thursday evening September 10th.

Friday morning, after exploring historic Arrow Rock, the stage is set to begin our floating adventure down the scenic Missouri River. For 4 days and 3 nights we will experience the Mighty MO. As we explore and camp along this magnificent waterway, river towns like Rocheport offer opportunities to experience folk life on the Missouri. Paddling at a comfortable pace, we will discover the river and experience her nature: a floating community, expanding our horizons. Our closing celebration is Monday evening, September 14.

WHO

YOU! Plus Wapiti Adventures and Missouri Life Magazine have teamed up to put together this very special trip. Our team of river experts, outdoor adventure enthusiasts, professional guides, food and beverage experts and allaround great folks has anticipated every detail for your river cruising pleasure and enjoyment. You will, however, have to paddle.

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“Luxury Camping” with showers and personal hygiene amenities.

Bring Your Own Tent - $100 Off Bring Your Own Boat - $100 Off Both Canoes and Kayaks Available (prices based on 2 people per canoe)

Campsites set up by us—we do the dirty work!

Epicurean delights—incredible meals and evening social Professional Massages from Bodyworks Day Spa and Boutique (www.bodyworksdayspa.net)

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Not Included: Sleeping bags and bedding are not provided, but we will transport your sleeping bags and luggage. Lodging on Thursday, September 10th and Monday, September 14th for opening and closing ceremonies will be on your own (our information packet contains recommendations for camping, area hotels, and bed and breakfasts). Massages available for an extra charge.

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Events in Your Area

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June & July Featured Event OOOHHH! AAAHHH! FIREWORKS! Independence Day in Missouri can start as early as June 28, but most events this year are on Saturday July 4. Pancake breakfasts, horseshoe-pitching contests, water games, parades, 5K runs, crafts, homemade ice cream, and of course, huge, dramatic fireworks displays are the norm all across the state. We have picked a few from each region for this page. Look for more great 4th of July events throughout the calendar and online at MissouriLife.com.

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Salute to America Karen’s pick July 3-4, Jefferson City. Parade and concert on Fri. Concerts, arts, crafts, vendors, carnival, and a huge fireworks display over the Capitol. Downtown. 6 PM Fri.; 8 AM-dusk Sat. 800-514-0704, www.salutetoamerica.org

July 4th Fireworks Display July 4, Pilot Knob. Huge fireworks display and family activities. Fort Davidson State Historic Site. Dusk. Free.

573-546-3921, www.arcadiavalley.biz

KC Riverfest Tina’s pick July 3-4, Kansas City. Bands, watersports, crafts, Children’s Zone, and giant fireworks display. Berkley Riverfront Park.

1-6 PM. $6. 816-960-3400, www.kcriverfest.com

Landing’s 4th of July Celebration July 4, St. Louis. Live music, food and craft vendors, and fireworks display over the riverfront.

Laclede’s Landing. Noon-10 PM. Free. 314-241-5875, www.lacledeslanding.com

Fireworks Display July 4, Hollister. Oldest fireworks display in the Ozarks.

Historic Downing Street. Dusk. Free. 417-334-3050, www.hollisterchamber.net

Fire and Thunder July 4, Shell Knob. Huge fireworks display shot over Table Rock Lake. View from boat or land. One mile east of the Central Crossing Bridge. 9:15 PM. Free. 417-858-3300, www.shellknob.com/events.htm

130th Independence Day Celebration July 4, Marshfield. Keep America Clean—Go Greenthemed parade and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Downtown Square. 8 AM-8 PM. Free. 417859-3925, www.marshfieldmochamberofcommerce.com

Dam Experience July 4, Warsaw. Fireworks display you can watch from land or water. Truman Dam. 9:45 PM. Donations are accepted. 660-438-5922, www.warsawmo.org

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Southwest Sounds on the Square June 5-20, July 10-25 (Fri.-Sat.), Springfield. Multiple local musicians perform. Park Central Square. 5-8:30 pm.

Free. 417-831-6200, www.itsalldowntown.com Railroad Day June 6, Chadwick. Children’s games, demonstrations, pig roast, silent auction, Western fashion show, parade, and souvenirs and history books for sale. Downtown.

10 am-5 pm. Free (except pig roast). 417-634-3734 Bushwhacker Days Sherry’s pick June 10-13, Nevada. Carnival, street fair, crafts, car show, games, nightly entertainment, concerts, and parade. Town Square. 6-11 pm Wed.-Fri.; 9 am-11 pm Sat. Free (except carnival). 417-667-5300, www.bwdays.com

Fun Day and BBQ July 18, Forsyth

at the barbecue contest, grab lunch for five dollars a plate. Prizes will be awarded for each of the contests.

Held at Shadow Rock Park from 10 am to 4 pm, this event is free.

Visit www.forsythmissouri.net or call 417546-2741 for more information.

Beginning Camping June 12, Springfield. Learn about water purification and how to use camp stoves and where to pitch a tent. Conservation Nature Center. 6-9 pm. Free.

417-888-4237

The whole community comes together to raise money for local charities at Fun Day. Cardboard boat races and a rubber duck derby give reason to cheer on your favorite team or duck. And after the judging is done

Meshuggah-Nuns June 12-28, Springfield. A zany, madcap, fast-paced comedy that will keep you laughing. Little Theatre. 7:30 pm Thurs.-Fri.; 2:30 and 7:30 pm Sat.; 2:30 Sun. $15-$25.

417-869-1334, www.springfieldlittletheatre.org

SnowFest June 20, Springfield. A mountain of snow, live entertainment, interactive games, and giveaways. Jordon Valley Park. 4-9 pm. Free. 417-866-7444, www.icepark.org

wrestling, team roping, cowgirls' barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, and hilarious rodeo clowns. Webster County Fairgrounds. 8 pm. $3-$25. 417-859-3925, www.marshfieldchamberofcommerce.com

A Genius Remembered June 20-21, Diamond. Film and educational program explores the life of George Washington Carver by the people who knew him and were influenced by his work.

George Washington Carver National Monument. 1 pm.

Free. 417-325-4151, www.nps.gov/gwca

Black River Festival July 2-4, Poplar Bluff. Parade, 5K run, bicycle race, auction, dog show, truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, bull riding, music, crafts, and fireworks. Ray Clinton Park. Evenings Thurs.-Fri.; All day and evening Sat. Free (except some special events). 573-686-6866

I Love America! Celebration July 3, Springfield. Children’s games, helicopter rides, skydivers, air show, and local bands. Springfield Underground at Hwy. 65 and Division. Free. 11 ammidnight. 417-581-5433, www.iloveamerica.ws

ClownJam July 15-19, Branson. Entertaining and educational conference for children and adults interested in learning how to become a clown or a magician. Stone Castle Resort and Conference Center. Registration is $80-$115.

800-523-4887, www.clownjam.com

Border Disorder June 13, Mindenmines. Reenactors will bring to life the uncertainty of living on Missouri’s western border during the Civil War. Prairie State Park. 7:30 pm. Free. 417-8436711, www.mostateparks.com/prairie.htm Dairy Days June 13-14, Springfield. Interactive activities explore the lifecycle of a dairy cow and life on a farm. RutledgeWilson Farm Park. 10 am-9 pm Sat.; 10 am-6 pm Sun. Free parking (fee for some activities). 417-837-5949, www.parkboard.org Aaron Tippin Concert June 19, Mountain Grove. Concert with country music star Aaron Tippin. Tri-County Fairgrounds, 7 pm. $10-$15.

417-926-4135, www.mountaingrovechamber.com U.S. Dragoon Encampment June 20, Ash Grove. Reenactors portray the Dragoons, a regiment of frontier soldiers that Nathan Boone joined. Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site.

10 am-4 pm. Free. 417-751-3266, www.mostateparks. com/boonehome.htm

Prairie Reptiles July 10, Mindenmines. See reptiles that call the prairie their home. Prairie State Park. 7:30-8:30 pm. Free.

417-843-6711, www.mostateparks.com/prairie.htm Yoga in Nature Callina’s pick June 20, Joplin. Exercise at your own level. 10 417-782-6287, www.wildcatglades.audubon.org

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Independence Day Rodeo July 1-5, Marshfield. Bareback riding, calf roping, steer

Ol’ Time Music Festival July 18, Halltown. Bluegrass music. Snyder Music Park.

10 am-9 pm. $5. 417-882-6621 Ozark Empire Fair July 31-Aug. 9, Springfield. One of the top 150 fairs in the country featuring grandstand concerts, more than 40 rides, livestock shows, exhibits, and shopping.

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Times and cost vary by day.

417-833-2660, www.ozarkempirefair.com

Courtesy of Forsyth Chamber of Commerce

Boomtown Days Karen’s pick June 11-13, Joplin. Crafts, live entertainment, beach party, car show, children’s activities, and Battle of the Bands. Landreth Park. Noon-9 pm Thurs.; 9 am10 pm Fri.; 9 am-11 pm Sat. Tickets available in advance.

800-657-2535, www.boomtowndays.com

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Easy access to the Ozark Mountains and Buffalo National River makes for endless outdoor adventures in Harrison.

With biker-friendly roads, breathtaking views and interesting stopovers, Harrison is also a motorcycling hot spot.

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Order your free vacation or motorcycle riding guide online at www.HarrisonArkansas.org or by calling 1-888-283-2163.

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Central Gold and Blue Ribbon Art Show June 1-Aug. 31, Camdenton. Local award-winning artists exhibit their work. First National Bank. 8:30 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri.; 8:30 am-12:30 pm Sat. Free. 573-317-0241 Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival Danita’s pick June 3-7, Sedalia. Celebrate ragtime music’s favorite son with dance lessons, symposium, fashion contest, parade, ragtime music concerts, dinners, ragtime tea, and piano performances. Throughout town. Times and costs vary.

660-826-2271, www.scottjoplin.org Rally ’Round the Flag June 3-Nov. 28, Jefferson City. Exhibit of Civil War flags, many of which have not been on display since 1920.

Elizabeth Rozier Gallery at Union Hotel. 10 am-4 pm Tues.-Sat. Free. 573-751-3475

Painting Missouri: Counties en Plein Air June 4, Jefferson City. Exhibit of outdoor paintings on location by artist Billyo O’Donnell and essays by Karen Glines for each of the 114 counties in Missouri plus St. Louis. Missouri State Archives. 7 pm. Free. 573-526-5296, www.sos.mo.gov/archives/about/calendar.asp Church Rummage Sale June 4-6, Laurie. Variety of items. Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church. 8 am-4 pm Thurs.-Fri.; 8 am-noon Fri. Free. 573-374-7855, www.mothersshrine.com Wings Over Whiteman June 6, Warrensburg. Military and civilian aerial acts, display, and booths. Whiteman Air Force Base. 9 am-5 pm.

Free. 660-687-1444, www.wingsoverwhiteman.com 51st Art in the Park Amy’s pick June 6-7, Columbia. Fine arts and crafts fair. Stephens Lake Park. 10 am-5 pm Sat.; 10 am-4 pm Sun. Free.

573-443-8838, www.cal.missouri.org/artinthepark.html Jubilee Days June 11-13, Warsaw. Parade, carnival, crafts, and games.

Evening on Thurs.; all day Fri.-Sat. Free (except carnival).

660-438-5922, www.warsawmo.org Classical Guitar at the Castle June 13, Camdenton. Classical guitar performance.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park. 7 pm. Free. 573-346-2986, www.mostateparks.com/hahatonka.htm

Stream Team 20th Birthday Celebration June 13-14, Waynesville The Rivers and Stream Conference set goals of education, stewardship, and advocacy twenty-one years ago, and then the first Stream Team consisting of seven fly anglers started cleaning the Roubidoux Creek in 1989. Today more than eighty thousand citizens have helped to remove more than three hundred tons of trash from Missouri’s streams. To celebrate this milestone, the Stream Teams will have a float trip to pick up litter, a hog roast/ BBQ, bluegrass music, demonstrations, and poster displays. Festivities begin early in the afternoon on Saturday and conclude by noon on Sunday. Canoe rental is $40, and $2 for breakfast, $5 for BBQ. Call 573-522-4115, ext. 3169, or visit www.mostreamteam.org/STbday.asp for more information.

Pulaski County Regional Fair June 11-14, St. Robert. Livestock shows, carnival, contests, and demonstrations. City Park. 4-10 pm Thurs.; 4-11 pm Fri.; noon-11 pm Sat.; noon-5 pm Sun. $5-$10 (carnival extra). 573-774-6417, visitpulaskicounty.org Show-Me Beer Festival Amy’s pick June 13, Jefferson City. Visit brewers, sample beers, and enjoy live music. Fundraiser for Earth’s Classroom.

Memorial Park. Noon-5 pm. $25. 800-769-4183, www. earthsclassroom.org Cruise Night Tina’s pick June 13 and July 11, Clinton. A wide variety of cars, truck, and motorcycles. Downtown Square. 5-8 pm. Free.

660-885-2121, www.clintonmo.com Churchill Art and Jazz Festival June 14, Fulton. Art, jazz, food booths, wine tasting, children’s art tent, and storytelling. 9 am-5 pm. Free.

573-642-1111, www.callawaychamber.com Tropical Luau June 18, Blackwater. Homestyle hog roast with entertainment and a Hawaiian theme. Depot Community Center and Iron Horse courtyard. $30. Advanced tickets. 660846-2411, www.blackwater--mo.com

Our Gal Sal June 18-20, Linn Creek. Comedy dinner theater. Camden County Museum. 5:30 pm. $15. Reservations. 573-3467191, www.camdencountymuseum.com

Hard Hat Tours June 6, 13, 20, 27, Jefferson City In 2004, the Missouri State Penitentiary moved the inmates and closed its doors.

Now you can take a tour of the oldest continually operating state penitentiary west of the Mississippi River. The tour showcases cells dating back to 1836, famous inmates’ cells including the heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston, who learned to box while serving time in prison, and James Earl Ray’s cell, the gas chamber, buried cells, several housing units, and the upper yard. Public tours start at 10 am and cost $12. Call to reserve your tour time.

Visit www.VisitJeffersonCity.com or call 800-769-4183 for more information.

Hit the Bricks June 19-20, Fulton. Street fair with local bands and performances by big-name artists, 5K and Kids Mile races, and live mule auction. Historic Downtown. Noon11 pm Fri.; 7:30 am-11 pm Sat. Free (except some special events). 573-592-9697, www.fultonstreetfair.missouri.org Hillbilly Days June 19-21, Lebanon. Arts, crafts, music, and antique car, truck, and tractor shows. Bennett Spring State Park.

11 am-10 pm Fri.; 9 am-10 pm Sat.; noon-4 pm Sun. Free.

417-532-4338, www.mostateparks.com/bennett.htm Renaissance Festival June 20, Jefferson City. Step back in time and enjoy jousting, musical groups, jugglers, games, crafts, combat demonstrations, artisans demonstrating and selling their wares, and food. Binder Park. Noon-6 pm. $2 (food extra). 573-634-6064, ext. 235, www.mrrl.org

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Master Gardeners Tour Rebecca’s pick June 20, Warrensburg. Tour landscapes and learn about plant species that do well in our area, plus get goodies at a bake sale. Throughout area. 9 am-4 pm. $5. 660-747-7715 Short Stories: Narratives from the Kiln June 20-Aug. 1, Columbia. Show of narrative glass works. Art League. 11:30 am-5:30 pm Tues.-Fri.; 11 am5 pm Sat. Free. 573-443-8838, www.cal.missouri.org Dallas County Fair June 24-27, Buffalo. Fair and junior livestock show. City Park and Fairgrounds. 4-10 pm Wed.-Thurs.; noon-11 pm Fri. Free. 417-345-2958, www.buffalococ.com Heritage Days June 25-28, Boonville. Shriner’s parade, beer and wine gardens, carnival, and games. Downtown. Times vary.

Free (except some special events). 660-882-2721, www.boonvillemochamberofcommerce.com 150th Anniversary Street fair June 27, Williamsburg. Entertainment, parade, fireworks, and tours of historic buildings and Crane’s Museum.

Throughout town. 10 am-10 pm. Free. 877-254-3356, www.cranesmuseum.org

Olde Glory Days Danita’s pick July 2-5, Clinton. Art show, food, museum tours, crafts, demonstrations, carnival, bands, parade, and fireworks display. Downtown Square. Times vary. Free (except carnival and food). 660-885-8166, www.clintonmo.com Booms and Blooms July 3, Kingsville. Daylily sale, face painting, children’s crafts, garden tour, symphony performance and fireworks display. Powell Gardens. 9 am-dusk. 816-6972600, www.powellgardens.org Lions 4th of July Celebration July 4, Long Lane. Pork, beef, and chicken dinners, music, and fireworks. Lions Club Park. 5 pm. Free (except food). 417-345-7986 Independence Day Celebration July 4, Richland. Music, food, family-friendly activities, and fireworks. Shady Dell Park. 5 pm. Free (except food).

573-765-4421, visitpulaskicounty.org Christmas in July July 4, Sedalia. Art show and sale featuring the Best of Missouri Hands. North parking lot of Wal-Mart. 10 am5 pm. Free. 660-827-3228, www.liberty.macaa.net Miller County Youth Fair July 7-11, Eldon. Truck and tractor pull, demolition derby and figure eight derby, livestock exhibits, carnival. Miller County Fairgrounds. 6-11 pm. $1-$5, 573-392-3752, www.eldonchamber.org

Missouri High School Rodeo State Finals June 17-21, Columbia National High School Rodeo is one of the largest in the country, and Missouri high school students have represented our state well. Last year, Colter Hill of Jamesport was the Reserve National Champion Steer Wrestler.

Come see some of the top rodeo athletes in the state compete for a spot at the national competition held in Farmington, New Mexico.

All of the students must be in good standing at school and show respect for all animals at all times. The NHSRA promotes

Hobo Day July 11, Blackwater. Come out for a good time at this family-friendly event featuring model railroad display, games, and contests. Downtown. All day. Free. 660-8464411, www.blackwater--mo.com Devil’s Delight: Bats in Flight July 11, 18 and 24-25, Columbia. See live bats that are being rehabilitated, play a bat game, hike the boardwalk trail, see the endangered gray bats fly out of the Devil’s Icebox Cave, and tour Connor’s Cave, plus audio and visual programs. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. 7-9 pm. Free. Reservations. 573-449-7402, www.mostateparks.com/rockbridge.htm

leadership, responsibility, and dedication in each of these young athletes, many of whom will receive scholarships to rodeo at the collegiate level.

Performances will feature bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team and calf roping, breakaway roping, goat tying, barrel racing, and pole bending. A Western trade show, queen contest, and a National Rifle Association shooting competition make this an exciting weekend for the whole family. Held at the Boone County Fairgrounds at 7 pm each night, the cost is $5 per person for spectators.

For more information call 816-795-9350 or visit www.mhsrodeo.com.

Sailing the Seven Seas Tina’s pick July 24, Warrensburg. Cruise Night event features all you can eat and drink, blackjack and raffles for gift baskets with the theme of the USS Walton. Walton Stadium at UCM campus. 5:30 pm. $30-$50. 660-747-3168, www.warrensburg.org Old Settler's Day July 25-26, Waynesville. Musket volley by the Kickapoo Trace Muzzeloaders, music, dancing, children’s rides and games, quilt show, crafts, mountain man camp, duck race, and army engineering machinery and equipment displays. City Park. 10 am-5 pm. Free. 573-774-6808, visitpulaskicounty.org

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Gem, Jewelry, Rock, and Mineral Show June 27-28, Lake Ozark. Gem stone, meteorites, geodes, fossils, custom jewelry, demonstrations, and children’s games and prizes. Country Club Hotel and Spa. 11 am5 pm. Free. 417-532-4367

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Northwest & Kansas City Area Wedding Dresses June 1-30, Independence. Exhibit of antique dresses.

Historic Chicago and Alton Depot. 9:30 am-4:30 pm Mon., Thurs.-Sat.; 12:30-4:30 pm Sun. Donations accepted.

816-325-7955, www.chicagoalton1879depot.com Forty Years of Painting June 1-Aug. 30, Kansas City. Paintings by the late Dan Christensen document his never-ending search to understand the possibilities of color and pictorial space.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. 11 am-4 pm Tues.-Thurs.; 10 am-9 pm Fri.-Sat.; 11 am-5 pm Sun. Free.

816-753-5784, www.kemperart.org

Jazzoo June 5, Kansas City. Creative black-tie fundraiser for the zoo featuring cocktails and food booths from a variety of restaurants. Kansas City Zoo. 6:30 pm-midnight. $175 per person. 816-513-5700, www.jazzookc.org Summertime Bluesfest June 5-6, Gladstone. Eight blues bands perform throughout the park, plus food and beverage vendors. Oak Grove Park. 5 pm Fri.; 1 pm Sat.; Free ($5 parking). 816-4364523, www.gladstonechamber.com Rodeo Roundup June 5-7, Cameron. Sanctioned rodeo competition featuring bull riding and barrel racing for adults and children. Community Center. 7:30 pm Fri.-Sat.; 11 am Sun. $5-$10. 816-632-3811, www.cameronmochamber.com A Country, A County Divided Karen’s pick June 5-7, Kingston. Civil War reenactment with artillery fire, cavalry charges, camp tours, a period ball, blacksmithing, and medical demonstrations. Throughout the area. 7 am-10 pm Fri.; 7 am-10:30 pm Sat.; 7 am-4:30 pm.

Free. 816-586-2691, www.caldwellcountymissouri.com/ civilwar/ Midwest Mental Health Art Show June 5-Sept. 8, St. Joseph. Art exhibit and sale featuring more than fifty pieces created by mental health patients.

Glore Psychiatric Museum. 10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 pm Sun. $2-$5. 800-530-8866, www.stjosephmuseum.org Strawberry Festival June 6, Independence. Strawberry treats, crafts, antiques, music, and carriage rides. Vaile Mansion.

9 am-4 pm. (Free except rides and tours). 816-229-8293, www.vailemansion.org

Chalk and Walk June 19-20, Kansas City Squares of asphalt become magnificent pieces of artwork as artists create these fleeting works of art over the course of the weekend. Stop by the children’s chalking area, participate in workshops and hands-on activities, and see a variety of street performers.

Held at the Crown Center Square, this event is open from 11 am to 8 pm and is free. Visit www.kcchalkandwalk.org or call 816-517-2791 for more information.

Trails Breakfast June 6, Independence. Hearty breakfast served on the grounds of historic Civil War home, live music, covered wagon rides, tours, and actors in period costume.

Bingham-Waggoner Estate. 7-9:30 am. $7 for meal with reservations required. $4-$5 for rides and tour.

816-461-3491, www.bwestate.com Art and Design Auction June 6, Kansas City. Live and silent auction of more than 200 pieces of art, design pieces, and travel packages.

Open bar, dinner, entertainment, and art-making demonstrations by students. Kansas City Art Institute. 6-11:30 pm. $100-$125. 816-802-3458, www.kcai.edu Berry Festival Rebecca’s pick June 6, Kansas City. Fresh berries, seminars, cooking demonstrations, and children’s activities. City Market. 10 am-2 pm. Free. 816-842-1271, www.citymarket.org Gardens of Briarcliff Tour June 6, Kansas City. Tour twelve gardens, and enjoy Argentine tango dancers, mariachi players, and vendors.

Briarcliff Village. 9 am-4:30 pm. $15. 816-595-5820, www.gardensofbriarcliff.org

Dragon Car Show June 6, Independence Every color in the rainbow and even a few flames can be seen as all types, makes, and models of classic cars make their way to the Jackson County courthouse square. Owners will share stories about their restoration efforts and give visitors a peek under the hood.

Cars will be displayed from 8 am to 4 pm. This event is free. Call 816-461-0065 or visit www.theindependencesquare.com for more information.

Hospital Hill Run June 6, Kansas City. Race includes a 13.1-mile half marathon, 10K race, and 5K run/walk. Starts and ends at Crown Center Square. 7 am. Free to spectators. 816274-8444, www.HospitalHillRun.com Children’s Day June 6, Lee’s Summit. Old-fashioned games such as three-legged races, pie-eating contests, and spelling bees. Missouri Town 1855. 9 am-4:30 pm. $3-$5. 816503-4806, www.jacksongov.org Cruise Night June 6, Parkville. Car show with classic and muscle cars, hot rods, exotics, and imports. Historic Downtown. 49 pm. Free. 816-505-2227, www.parkvillemo.org 150th Anniversary of the Jail June 6-7, Independence. Living history events and reenactments focus on the history of the 1859 Jail and Marshal’s Home. 10 am-4 pm. Sat.; 1-4 pm Sun. Free (except special events). 816-461-1897, www.jchs.org Shuttlecocktail Party June 12, Kansas City. Celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the birdies with cash bar and games of badminton.

East terrace and lawn at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 6-8 pm. Free. 816-751-1278, www.nelson-atkins.org Hugs in the Park June 12-13, Cameron. Almost American Idol contest, dance competition, pie walk, quilt contest and raffle, pedal tractor pull, and breakfast. McCorkle Park. 4 pmmidnight Fri.; 8 am-midnight Sat. Free (except special events). 816-632-1776

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Scottish Highland Games and Festival June 12-14, Riverside. Pipes, drums, dancing, Celtic music, whiskey and tea tasting, Highland cows, sheepdog demonstrations, sword fighting, and Celtic merchandise. E.H. Young Park. 6-11 pm Fri.; 9 am-11 pm Sat.; 9 am-4 pm Sun. $10-$15 (ages 12 and younger are free).

816-728-8526, www.kcscottishgames.org

Waterfest Festival June 26-28, Excelsior Springs. Celebrate the city’s mineral water heritage with arts, crafts, water games for children, motorcycle show, parade, and fireworks. Historic Hall of Waters downtown District.

10 am-9 pm Fri.; 9 am-10 pm Sat.; 11 am-5 pm Sun. Free.

816-630-6161, www.exspgschamber.com/waterfest.html

Art in the Park June 12-14, St. Joseph. View the works of 20 fine artists, demonstrations, music, and meet the artists. Civic Center Park. 4-6 pm Fri.; 10:30 am-6 pm Sat.; 11 am-5 pm Sun. Free. 816-279-3199, www.midwestartists.org

Art of the Car Concours June 27, Kansas City. Wide variety of vintage, classic, and special cars and vendors. Art Institute grounds.

10 am-4 pm $10 (10 years and younger are free). 816802-3458, www.kcai.edu

Dragon Boat Festival and Races June 13, Kansas City. Hands-on children’s art activities, music, traditional Chinese dance, and dragon boat races.

Brush Creek at Country Club Plaza. 11 am-4 pm. Free.

816-513-7527, www.kcmo.org/parks/

Bear Creek Blues Festival Greg’s pick June 27, Slater. Nine performances by blues bands, food and beverage vendors, and guitar raffle. City Park Football Field. 3 pm-midnight. $6-$20. 660-529-2212, www.bearcreekblues.com

Taste of Liberty June 13, Liberty. Sample foods from local restaurants and caterers, and enjoy live music and a variety of entertainment. Historic Downtown. 6-9 pm. $35.

816-456-9339, www.historicdowntownliberty.org

Car and Motorcycle Show Tina’s pick June 27, Smithville. Classic and antique cars, motorcycles, hot rods, music, and children’s games. United Methodist Church grounds. 9 am-3 pm. Free (fee to enter a car). 816-532-0109, www.smithvilleumc.com

Heart Throbs: The Best of the Boy Bands June 13-14, Kansas City. Heartland Men’s Chorus croons and harmonizes its way through some of the very best male-ensemble songs. Folly Theatre. 8 pm Sat.; 4 pm Sun. $15-$60. 816-931-3338, www.hmckc.org

July 4th Celebration July 2-4, Cameron. Pet show, car show, 5K run, parade, pedal tractor pull, concerts, and fireworks. Throughout town. 7-9 pm Thurs.; 4-11 pm Fri.; 7:30 am-10:30 pm, Sat. Free. 816-632-2005, www.cameronchamber.com

Summer Solstice Gardens June 19-20, Weston. Driving tour of six country gardens and two rural homes. Throughout area. 9 am-4 pm. $12.

816-640-5788, www.cottagegardenersweston.com

July 3rd Fireworks Celebration July 3, Kearney. Fireworks display. Jesse James Park.

Dusk. Free. 816-628-4229, www.kearneychamber.org

Lake Fest June 20, Blue Springs. Live music, huge water balloon contest, children’s games and rides, boat rides, and fireworks display. Lake Jacomo. $5-$7. 816-503-4800, www.jacksongov.org Family Day on the Farm June 20, Osborn. Celebrate dairy month with lunch, games, and music. Shatto Milk Company. 11 am-3 pm.

Free. 816-930-3862, www.shattomilk.com

Missouri Wine and Food Festival July 4, Excelsior Springs. Sample Missouri foods and wine, music, and crafts. Back lawn of the Historic Elms Resort and Spa. Noon-9 pm. $15. 816-630-5500. www.elmsresort.com Celebrate Independence in Independence July 4, Independence. Listen to the Spirit of Independence Concert Band, then watch a massive fireworks display.

Mormon Visitors Center. 8:30 pm. Free. 816-325-7111, www.ci.independence.mo.us

Osage Indian Horticulture and Food June 20, Sibley. Professional archaeologist helps you understand the farming and hunting practices used by Osage Indians. Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.

9 am-4:30 pm. $3-$7. 816-650-5737, www.jacksongov.org

4th of July Celebration July 4, Liberty. Bands and a fireworks display. Fountain Bluff Sports Complex. 7 pm. Free. 816-781-5200, www.libertychamber.com

U:BUG:ME Rebecca’s pick June 23-Aug. 2, Kansas City. Live rock musical for kids.

Coterie Theatre. Times vary. $9-$14. 816-474-6785, www.coterietheatre.org

Family Fun Festivities July 5, Higginsville. Children’s Bike and Trike parade, washer’s tournament, live music, and spectacular fireworks display. 6-10 pm. Free. 660-584-3030, www.higginsvillechamber.org

Charity Horse Show Danita’s pick June 26-27, Lee’s Summit. Various breeds of horses, plus carriage events and vendors. Longview Horse Park.

7 pm Fri.; 8 am and 6 pm Sat. $3 (ages 12 and under free).

816-681-2397, www.saddleupinc.com

American Celebration July 10, Richmond. Children’s games, rock climbing wall, super teen contest, live music, skydivers, karaoke contest, and fireworks display. Ray County Fairgrounds.

7 pm. Free. 816-776-6916, www.richmondchamber.org

St. Patrick’s Mexican Fiesta July 31-Aug. 1, St. Joseph Olé! Come celebrate the fortieth annual festival featuring Mexican folk dancing and music; traditional foods such as enchiladas, tamales, chicken molé, tacos, and fideo (Mexican pasta dish); a carnival; and children’s games. Held on the grounds of St. Patrick Catholic Church, admission is free, and the event is open from 5 to 11 pm both nights.

Call 816-279-2594 or visit www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/org. asp?p=18&ID=756 for more information.

Beautiful Madness Flower Show July 11, Kansas City. Floral displays and vignettes. Zona Rosa. 1-4 pm. Free. 816-587-8180, www.zonarosa.com Victorian Tea July 11, Lexington. Learn tea etiquette, recipes, tour the Anderson house, and enjoy tea and desserts. Battle of Lexington State Historic Site. 1-4 pm. Free. 660-2594654, www.mostateparks.com/lexington Saline County Fair July 11-19, Marshall. 4-H and FFA exhibits, livestock demonstrations, demolition derby, talent show, rodeo, chain saw sculpting, crafts, and musical entertainment.

Fairgrounds. 10 am-10 pm. Free (except special events).

660-886-2233, www.marshallchamber.com Nodaway County Fair July 16-18, Maryville. Carnival, parade, dances, talent shows, livestock shows, and crafts. Throughout town.

6:30 pm (9:30 am Sat. parade). Free (except carnival).

660-582-4722, www.nodcofair.org 143rd Annual Platte County Fair July 22-25, Tracy. Longest running county fair west of the Mississippi. Demolition derby, mudathon, horse and mule shows, concerts, fiddling contest, and carnival.

Platte County Fairgrounds. 5 pm-1 am Wed.-Thurs.; 4 pm1 am Fri.; 9 am-1 am Sat. $8 (ages 12 and under are free).

816-431-3247, www.plattecountyfair.com

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang July 28-Aug. 2, Kansas City. Classic musical with special effects and memorable songs. Starlight Theatre. 8:30 pm. $9-$79. 816-363-7827, www.kcstarlight.com

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Northeast & st. Louis Area Prairie Pines Quilt Show June 1-6, Mexico. Exhibit of 130 quilted items and luncheon (June 4). St. John’s Lutheran Church. 11 am-4 pm Mon., Wed., Fri.-Sat.; 11 am-7 pm Tues. and Thurs. $5 ($8 luncheon). 573-581-9316, prairiequiltguild.org Bluegrass Festival June 4-7, Kirksville. Eight bands perform, jam sessions, and camping available ($7). Multi-Purpose Building at NEMO Fairgrounds. Showtimes: 8 pm Thurs.; 2 and 7 pm Fri.; 1-5 pm and 7-11 pm Sat.; 10 am-1 pm Sun. $10-$35.

660-665-7172, www.spbgma.com Circus Flora: Medrano Amy’s pick June 4-21, St. Louis. One-ring theatre circus. Grand Center under the air-conditioned Big Top. 7 pm Tues.-Sat.; 2 pm Fri.-Sat.; 1 and 5 pm Sun. (10 am Little Top Wed.) $8-$36. 314-534-1111. www.circusflora.org Blues on the Mississippi June 5, St. Louis. Blues performance by Billy Peek under the stars. Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheatre at Jefferson Barracks Historic Park. 8-11 pm. $10. 314-894-3089, www.stlouisco.com/parks

Hands of Friendship Quilt Show June 5-6, Kirksville. Display of homemade quilts.

Rehoboth Baptist Church. 5-8 pm Fri. 9 am-4 pm Sat. Free.

660-665-3766, www.kirksvillechamber.com Brewers Heritage Festival Tina’s pick June 5-6, St. Louis. Meet brewmasters, listen to live music, sample beers and foods from local restaurants, and try a special beer recipe. For ages 21 and older only. 6-10 pm Fri.; noon-4 pm and 6-10 pm Sat. $35.

888-792-2424, www.stlbrewfest.com Regional Chili Cook-Off June 6, Clarksville. Family fun and entertainment, chili contest between cooks from 15 states, plus beer sampling, a beer garden, and music by Butch Wax and the Hollywoods. Riverfront Park. 11 am-5 pm. $3 (sample 50¢). 573-754-0335, www.chilicookoff.com Hannibal Uncorked June 6, Hannibal. Wine sampling and light refreshments at local shops Throughout town. 6-9 pm. $20. 217-3164141, www.visithannibal.com Spring House and Garden Tour June 6-7, St. Louis. Tour historic Victorian neighborhoods, antique vendors, carriage rides, and vintage baseball. Lafayette Square Neighborhood. 10 am-5 pm. $18.

314-772-5724, www.lafayettesquare.org Taste for the Arts June 6-7, Hermann. Fine arts, crafts, and demonstrations. Gutenberg Street. 10 am-5 pm Sat.; 10 am-5 pm Sun. 573-486-3276, www.tasteforthearts.org Strawberry Festival June 6-7, Kimmswick. Arts, crafts, rides for children, live entertainment, and a huge variety of treats made with strawberries. Throughout town. All day. Free. 636-4646464, www.visitkimmswick.com

Gipsy Kings June 5, St. Louis Flamenco, jazz guitar, hypnotic Latin rhythms, and Cuban pop describe the raw power of this French musical group consisting of five brothers from one family and three from another. Together for 40 years, the Gipsy Kings are an international success. The performance will be held at Powell Hall at historic Grand Center at 8 pm. Tickets range from $50-$96.

For information, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.slso.org.

Taste of Clayton June 7, Clayton. Samples from area’s top restaurants, music, and fireworks. Shaw Park. 1:30-9 pm. Free (taste tickets $1.25). 314-290-8508, www.ci.clayton.mo.us Japanese Drumming June 10, Warrenton. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko performance.

Dyer Park. 7 pm. Free. 636-456-3550, wcfac.macaa.net

Summer Concerts June 2-Aug.4, Chesterfield Each Tuesday evening Faust Park hosts a variety of free concerts. Park opens at 5:30 pm and concerts begin at 7 pm.

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Chesterfield Birthday Party June 9 Scott Laytham and

Karl Holmes June 16 Cornet Chop Suey June 30 Spectrum July 7 The X-Jazz and Swing Band July 14 Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats July 21 Trilogy July 28 The Ralph Butler Band August 4 Yessir For information call 636-532-3399 or visit www.chesterfieldmochamber.com.

Dora the Explorer June 12-13, St. Louis. Family-friendly interactive musical with Dora, the Latina heroine from Nickelodeon and her furry friends. Audience participation. Fox Theatre.

7 pm Fri.; 11 am, 2 and 5 pm Sat. $15.50-$43.50.

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Railroad Days Sherry’s pick June 10-13, Moberly. Celebrate railroad history with a carnival, parade, baby show, Sycamore Queen Contest, performance by The Jennifer Wilson Show (one of Branson’s best shows) and a dance with the Little Dixie Band. Downtown and the Municipal Auditorium. 4-11 pm Wed.-Fri.; 9 am-11 pm Sat. Free (except special events).

660-263-6070, www.moberlychamber.com

Fossil Day June 13, Imperial. Hunt through fossil-bearing gravel piles, see exhibits on Missouri fossils, bring your fossil and get it identified, plus displays. Mastodon State Historic Site. 9 am-4 pm. Free. 636-464-2976, www.mostateparks. com/mastodon.htm

All-Gallery Reception June 12, St. Louis. Join the opening reception for six new exhibits. The Sheldon Art Galleries. 5-7 pm. Free.

314-533-9900, www.thesheldon.org

Concert in the Park June 16, Wright City. Country music performance by Rich Helton and His Circle of Friends. Diekroeger Park. 7 pm.

Free. 636-456-3550, wcfac.macaa.net

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Savor the Taste June 18, St. Peters. Local food, wine, and beer tasting event. City Hall. 5:30-8:30 pm. $25. 636-447-3336, www.stpeterschamber.com Shakespeare in the Park Danita’s pick June 19-21, and 26-28, St. Charles. Bring a lawn chair and watch The Tempest under the stars along the Missouri River. Frontier Park. 8 pm Fri.-Sat.; 4 pm Sun. Free. 800-366-2427, www.historicstcharles.com Rhythm and Brews Callina’s pick June 20, Hermann. Try more than 50 beers from Missouri breweries in a souvenir tasting glass, plus food and music. The Hofgarten at Hermann Farm. Noon-6 pm. $20. 573-486-2275, www.tinmillbrewing.com

St. Jean Baptiste June 24, St. Charles. Celebrate French heritage and the city’s Bicentennial with a picnic-style gathering featuring music and a bonfire. Frenchtown Park. 5-10 pm. Free.

636-443-1190, www.historicfrenchtown.com Museum Garden Tea June 25, Kirksville. Light refreshments and guest speaker. A.T. Still Osteopathic Museum. 11:45 am-1 pm. Free.

660-626-2359, www.atsu.edu/museum BBQ Contest and Summer Fest June 26-27, Pacific. Grill masters from all across the nation compete in BBQ cook-off and classic cruise.

Liberty Field Park. 5-9 pm Fri.; noon-9 pm. Sat. $5.

314-614-2538, www.pacificpartnership.org Catch the Glow June 27, Warrenton. Music, arts and crafts, 5K run/walk, children’s activities, auto show, soap box derby, concerts, and Elvis impersonator. Main Street. 9 am-11 pm. Free.

636-456-3550, wcfac.macaa.net Bluegrass Festival July 1-5, Queen City. Multiple bluegrass bands perform, camping available, and home-cooking concessions. Sally Mountain Park. All day event. $15-$40 ($10 per day for camping). 660-949-2345, www.sallymountainshow.com National Tom Sawyer Days July 2-4, Hannibal. National fence painting competition, frog jumping, Tom and Becky and Tomboy Sawyer competitions, arts and crafts show, Mississippi Mud volleyball, dancing, and huge fireworks display over the Mississippi River. Downtown. Times vary. Free.

573-221-3231, www.hannibaljaycees.org Heritage and Freedom Fest July 3-4, O’Fallon. Country and rock music headliner performances, fireworks, carnival, children’s activities,

Sunflower Festival July 18-19, Clarksville The town is immersed in sunflowers, and sunflower- and honey-related foods, activities, and photos abound at this festival.

The Van-Go shuttle will tour the town so

parade, games, and family-friendly shows. Ozzie Smith Sports Complex. 4-11 pm Fri.; noon-11 pm Sun. Free.

636-379-5614, www.heritageandfreedomfest.com 132nd Veiled Prophet Parade July 4, St. Louis. Spectacular parade with a “Let’s Party” theme is a patriotic celebration and entertainment for the entire family. Downtown. 10 am. Free. 314-436-6500, www.vpparade.org Summer Wildflower Walk July 6, Florissant. Group-led, 3-mile hike to spot wildflowers. St. Stanislaus Conservation Area. 10 am-1 pm. Free.

314-877-6014, www.trailnet.org

visitors can see the sites, visit area artisans working in their shops, and speak with beekeepers on the art and science of beekeeping.

Held throughout town from 10 am-5 pm, this event is free.

Visit www.clarksvillemo.us or call 573-2423743 for more information.

NEMO District Fair July 13-19, Kirksville. Big-name concerts, log carving, carnival, and livestock shows. NEMO Fairgrounds.

8 am-11 pm. $15 per day. 660-665-8800, nemofair.net Moonstock July 18, St. Louis. 40th anniversay of the Apollo II landing and Woodstock. St. Louis Science Center at Forest Park. Free. 800-456-4572, www.slsc.org Fair St. Louis July 24-25, St. Louis. Live music, fireworks, K-Town Kids Zone, and a wide variety of vendors. Riverfront and the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

6-10 pm. Free. 314-434-3434, www.celebratestlouis.org

Puffin Pedal July 10, St. Louis. Pedal around the park and discover the diverse ecosystems and native landscapes. After the ride, visit the puffins at the zoo. Forest Park. 3:30-7 pm.

Free. 314-416-9930, www.trailnet.org

Berries and Barbecue July 25-26, Hermann. Follow the trail to six wineries.

Throughout area. 10 am-5 pm Sat.; 11 am-5 pm Sun. $30.

314-795-9770, www.hermannwinetrail.com

Cajun Concert on the Hill July 10-12, Hermann. Cajun band performs each day, traditional Cajun dancers, and food. Stone Hill Winery.

6-10 pm Fri.; 1-6 pm Sat.-Sun. $1-$12. 800-909-9463, www.stonehillwinery.com

Summer Bash Fly-In July 25, Moberly. Pancake breakfast, games, plane fly-in, dinner, and dance. Omar Bradley Airport. 7 am, dance starts at 8:30 pm. Free (except food and dance). 660-2636070, www.moberlychamber.com

Crafts and Collectibles July 10-19, Hazelwood. Handmade crafts and unique collectibles. St. Louis Mills. 10 am-9 pm Mon.-Sat.; 11 am6 pm Sun. Free. 314-227-5910, www.stlouismills.com

Artist Reception and Sale Sherry’s pick July 25-26, Louisiana. Meet traditional artists from around the country and purchase their work. ASL Pewter.

9 am-6 pm. Free. 573-754-3435, aslpewter.com

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Twilight Ice Grass Sledding June 20, St. Louis. Glide down the hill on a block of ice and enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars. Bring your own drinks. Ages 21 and older only. Sioux Passage Park.

Advanced registration. 6-9:30 pm. $15. 314-615-8840, www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/sioux.html

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Southeast Bootheel Regional Art Show June 1-30, Sikeston. Juried art show with works by local artists. Depot Museum. 10 am-4 pm Tues.-Sat.; 1-4 pm Sun. Free. 573-481-9967, sikestondepot.org Our Native American Heritage June 1-July 31, Sikeston. Exhibit of Native American artifacts on loan from the St. Louis Science Center.

Depot Museum. 10 am-4 pm Tues.-Sat.; 1-4 pm Sun. Free.

573-481-9967, sikestondepot.org

Route 66 Summerfest Matthew’s pick June 5-6, Rolla. Classic and custom cars and motorcycles cruise from St. James to Rolla, plus the army jazz band, movie under the stars, arts, crafts, giant sandbox, military displays, Segway rides, parade, tricycle races, fire truck pull, and street dance. Downtown. 4-8 pm Fri.; 8 am-8 pm Sat. Free. 573-341-2562, Route66summerfest.net Tunes at Twilight June 5, 12, and 19, Cape Girardeau. Original acoustic music concerts. Lawn of the Courthouse Gazebo. 7-8 pm.

Free. 573-334-8085, visitcape.com

15th annual Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival June 19-20, West Plains In addition to old-time music, this festival celebrates the unique culture of the Ozark Highlands by showcasing area artisans and preserving the heritage of the Ozarks by passing traditions from one generation to the next through picking circles and workshops.

Demonstrations include art forms from dance fiddling, local jig steps, and gospel singing to the songs, narratives, and ballads that tell the story of a place, Racking Horse Show Amy’s pick June 6, Dexter. 32nd annual Missouri State Championship show features horses and riders in Western and English tack and costume. Stoddard County Fairgrounds. 3 pm. $2-$5. 800-332-8857, www.dexterchamber.org

Freedom Fest July 4, Steelville Celebrate the holiday with a car show, Steelville Idol competition, a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment, food and craft vendors, games, and a huge fireworks display. Held at the city park, this event is free but donations are accepted. The festivities start at 9 am with the fireworks beginning at dark.

For information call 573-775-5533 or visit chamberofcommerce.steelville.com.

Spring Folk Music Concert June 6, Jackson. Performance of traditional, old-time and gospel tunes. Trail of Tears State Park. 7 pm. Free.

573-334-1711, www.mostateparks.com/trailoftears.htm Ragtime Pianist June 6-7, Newburg. Bob Milne performance. Lyric Live Theater. 8 pm Sat.; 2:30 pm Sun. $8. 573-341-9071, www.lyriclivetheater.com

to the occupational traditions of spinning and basketmaking. Traditional family and area recipes are demonstrated at the cooking stage. Old and new quilts are on display. A children’s area has special workshops and demonstrations for youngsters.

Held in downtown West Plains at the Court Square, this festival is free and open from 9 am-10 pm.

For information, call 888-256-8835 or visit www.oldtimemusic.org.

Missouri Mines Rock Swap June 12-14, Park Hills. Rock hobbyists swap and sell rock and mineral specimens, fossils, and rock jewelry; tour the museum. Missouri Mines State Historic Site. 9 am6 pm Fri.-Sat.; 9 am-4 pm Sun. Free. 573-431-6226, www. mostateparks.com/momines.htm Carter County Sesquicentennial June 13, Eastwood. Celebrate with a cake walk and old-fashioned pie social. Community Center. Noon-dark.

Free. 573-429-7752 French Candlelight Veillée Open House June 13, Ste. Genevieve. Tours and early 19th century dances. Felix Vallé House State Historic Site. 7-9 pm. Free.

573-883-7102, www.mostateparks.com/felixvalle.htm

Mail-In Art Show June 6-28, Poplar Bluff. Nationwide juried competition of original artwork, which can all fit into an 11 X 14 envelope. Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Noon-4 pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 pm Sat.-Sun. Free. 573-686-8002, www.mham.org

Bull Riding June 13, Salem. National Federation of Professional Bull Riding event that is fun for the whole family. Commons.

7:30 pm. $5-$8. 417-522-9891, www.slaemmo.com

Spring Bluegrass Festival June 11-13, West Plains. Bluegrass bands, gospel music, crafts, and bean supper. Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Park. 7 pm Thurs.-Fri.; 1:30 and 6 pm Sat. $5-$25.

888-256-8835, www.heartoftheozarksbluegrass.com

Book Signing June 17, New Madrid. Author signs her children’s book, The Night the Chimney Fell, about the New Madrid earthquake. Historical Museum. 10:30 am. Free.

573-748-5300, www.newmadridmuseum.com

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Photography Exhibit Tina’s pick June 1-Aug. 31, Marquand. Collection of photos that encompass the culture of two North American Indian tribes: the Hichiol and Tarahumara. The Gallery. 1-5 pm Sat.-Sun. Free. 573-783-5609

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Crawford County Fair July 15, 16, 17, 18 www.crawfordcountyfair.info Cuba Fest 17 & 18 Narrated Trolley Tours of Murals on Saturday & Sunday CG_GetAway_7.6x4.8 8/5/08 October 12:18 PM Page 1

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Vanishing Ozarks June 17-July 10, West Plains. Exhibit of country stores and schoolhouses. Harlin Museum Noon-4 pm Tues.Sat. Reception June 20 at 1-4 pm. Donations accepted.

888-256-8835, www.harlinmuseum.org/index.html Current River Cruisers Car Show June 20, Salem. Showcases classic cars. Dent County Courthouse Square. 8 am-3 pm. Free ($20 car registration). 573-729-5781, www.salemmo.com

A Tribute to Dear Old Dad June 21, Marquand. Special Father’s Day luncheon musical. Homan Hall. 12:30 meal; 3 pm show. $5-$20.

573-783-5262, www.homanhall.com

Sky Fire 2009 June 27, West Plains. Food and craft vendors, music, children’s rides and games, and a huge fireworks display.

Municipal Airport. Free ($5 per car parking). 417-2564433, www.wpchamber.com Fisher Cave Wilderness Tour June 27 and July 11, Sullivan. Explore beyond the normal tour of the cave. This tour consists of semi-strenuous crawling, and participants must be at least 11 years old.

Meramec State Park. 10 am-2:30 pm. Reservations. $4-$6.

573-468-6072, www.mostateparks.com/meramec.htm New Harmonies June 27-Aug. 8, Vandalia. Exhibit celebrating American roots music and a variety of activites including a barn dance and gospel sing. Museum on Main Street. 10 am4 pm Sat.; 11 am-3 pm Sun. Free. 573-594-3657, vandaliaareahistoricalsociety.org 4th of July Spectacular July 4, Fredericktown. Children’s games, Cruise-In featuring classic cars, BBQ, jam, jelly, and pie contests, country music concert, and spectacular fireworks. Rotary and Jaycees parks. 2 pm. Free (except BBQ). 573-783-2604, www.fredericktownmissouri.net Pictures by the People Tina’s pick July 4-26, Poplar Bluff. Exhibit of regional photography contest entries. Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Noon4 pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 pm Sat.-Sun. Free. 573-686-8002, www.mham.org Sunday at Montauk July 5, Salem. Craft exhibits, demonstrations, and bluegrass, folk, and country musicians and dancers, plus tour the Montauk Mill and listen to a presentation on the history of the community. Montauk State Park. 9 am-5 pm. Free.

573-548-2201, www.mostateparks.com/montauk.htm Dave Para and Cathy Barton July 11, Newburg. Folk music concert featuring old-time instruments. Lyric Live Theater. 8 pm. $8. 573-341-9071, www.lyriclivetheater.com

Fun in the Sun July 15-18, Cuba The 63rd annual Crawford County Fair's theme, Fun in the Sun, sums up the variety of events they have this year. Come to the horse and pony show, livestock sale, queen contest, and parade. Shows include flowers, poultry, rabbits, beef, and bucket calves.

Evening Under the Stars Rebecca’s pick July 11, Salem. View the moon, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies through a telescope and enjoy a program by a local astronomer. Montauk State Park. 9 pm. Free.

573-548-2201, www.mostateparks.com/montauk.htm Wine Cellar Concert July 11, Steelville. Performance by Jacques Thibaud String Trio. Light snacks are served, and wine is available. Peaceful Bend Winery. 6:30 pm. $35 per ticket, $60 for two. 573-775-3000, www.artsrolla.org Big River Chautauqua Callina’s pick July 16-18, Bonne Terre. Longest continuously running Chautauqua west of the Mississippi. This year’s theme is Famous Missourians, including Thomas Hart Benton.

Dinner and drinks available. Ball field behind City Hall.

5:30 pm. Free (except food). 573-760-9710 Elvis Presley Impersonator July 18, Marquand. Performer Michael Anthony Smith uses authentic costumes and narration about the life of Elvis to bring this iconic performer to life. Homan Hall.

7 pm. $7. 573-783-5262, www.homanhall.com

The Last Voyage July 18-19 and 24, Newburg. Comedy. Lyric Live Theater.

7:30 pm. $8. 573-347-9071, www.lyriclivetheater.com Phelps County Fair July 22-25, Rolla. Carnival, beer garden, German band,

Watch the pedal tractor pull, classic and antique cars, and logging rodeo. There will be a large carnival, headline entertainment, and bull riding. Held at Hood Park, the gates open at 3 pm Wednesday through Friday and 10 am Saturday. Season passes are $20.

For more information, call 877-212-8429 or visit www.cubamochamber.com.

bull riding, exhibits, talent show, concerts, truck pull, Mud Run, Medieval Village, and demolition derby. Phelps County Fairgrounds. 3-11 pm Wed.-Fri.; 8 am-11 pm Sat. $15-$25. 573-364-6364, www.phelpscountyfair.com Mid-Mo Show July 25, St. James. Rodeo-style event for the whole family.

Safe Saddle Club Arena. 7 pm. $2 for spectators; $7 to enter. 573-699-4166, www.safesaddleclub.com Town Band Performance July 28, Rolla. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Downtown band shell. 7-9 pm. Free. 573-364-3577. VisitRolla.com

FREE LISTING AND MORE EVENTS Visit MissouriLife.com for even more great events all around the state.

PLEASE NOTE: Event plans sometimes change.

Call before traveling.

To submit an event: Editors choose events for publication in the magazine, space permitting, but all submissions go onto the web site. Submit events well in advance. Please make sure there is a contact phone number with your event. Visit MissouriLife.com and fill out the form, e-mail amy@missourilife.com, fax 660-882-9899, or send announcement to Missouri Life, 515 E. Morgan St., Boonville, MO 65233

Courtesy of Three Rivers Publishing

Bluegrass Performance June 21, Rolla. Performance by Midnight Flight. Middle School. 7 pm. $8. 573-364-5539, www.artsrolla.org

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KC ZOO TURNS 100 > In 1909 the Kansas City Zoo occupied one building on sixty acres, but today at its centennial, it sits on more than two hundred acres and is home to animals from all over the world.

The Intrepid Traveler named the Kansas City Zoo one of “America’s Best Zoo’s 2008,” and awarded it Best African Exhibit.

Visit www.kansascityzoo.org for more information.

—Matthew Langenhorst Imaginative

KATHY GANGWISCH; COURTESY OF KANSAS CITY ZOO; COURTESY OF WORLDWIDE STEEL BUILDINGS

HEAVENLY HARLEYS DON AND BRENDA GUFFEY of El Dorado Springs filled an open business niche when they commissioned a one-hundred-thousand-dollar custom hearse pulled by an ’08 Harley Davidson Road King Classic modified into a trike. Built in Pennsylvania, the hearse is the only one owned by an individual in Missouri. Two others, in St. Charles and Kansas City, are the property of funeral homes.

The hearse is fiberglass construction atop a steel frame, with tempered glass and etchings to recreate nineteenth-century style.

A biker since he was a teen, Don says, “We didn’t get into this for the money. We wanted to offer folks a special way to honor those who’ve passed away.” The Guffey’s make their hearse available at an affordable price. They truck it to cities around the state when they’re particularly sought out by families of veterans.

Call 417-432-3511 for more information.

—Kathy Gangwisch

spaces lurk within some

often referring to the internal structure

steel buildings that look like plain sheds,

only. “The front of a strip mall might have

says Larry Shipp, president of Worldwide

a nice stone façade that’s retail-friendly,

Steel Buildings, manufactured at Peculiar.

but if you drive around, you’ll see the sides

Larry borrowed the term “man space”

and back are sheet

from a book by Sean Martin, who writes

metal,” Larry says.

that a man’s home isn’t really his castle.

Man Spaces

This saves build-

“The book is about how men essentially

ing owners money

get kicked out of the house because it’s

and gives design

decorated how their wives want it,” Larry

flexibility and environmental friendliness.

says, “so there’s no place for the kegerator

The internal steel structure, covered by

or the deer head.” Several of Larry’s cus-

wood or masonry, acts as sort of an

tomers are men who have staked out their

endoskeleton. This provides homebuild-

own territory apart from the home.

ers with a wide-open interior space, which

On the outside, such a structure may

they can divide up however they please.

look like an ordinary forty-by-sixty-foot

Plus, steel is the ultimate sustainable

building, Larry adds, but inside, it might

building material—97 percent of it is

be decked out like a 1920s speakeasy

recycled from scrap metal, such as old

or an old-time diner, complete with neon

Fords and Frigidaires.

signs and a jukebox. Or, it could just house

Agricultural buildings are the company’s

a hodgepodge of belongings, such as

best sellers, but it also manufactures every-

lighted beer signs and mounted fish. Either

thing from aircraft hangars to churches.

way, the interiors are more impressive than you’d think, judging from the outside.

“When you say ‘steel building,’ you’re

Visit www.worldwidesteelbuildings.com or call 800-825-0316 for more information.

—Dawn Klingensmith

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is a non-profit organization that promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy. The following winners were chosen out of eighty total nominees.

RESIDENTIAL Habitat for Humanity St. Louis COMMERCIAL LoftWorks, LLC GOVERNMENT City of Clayton EDUCATION Parkway School District INNOVATOR William A. Kerr Foundation QUIETLY GREEN Richard Reilly, Boa Construction and David Bertorelli GOVERNMENT SPECIAL MENTION U.S. Congressman Russ Carnahan

Missouri’s First Bioreactor

In April, Columbia became the first city in Missouri, and the tenth city in the nation, to receive a permit to operate a bioreactor.

The technology adds liquids to landfill waste to create methane gas, which can be converted to energy. The bioreactor could produce up to 2.5 percent of Columbia’s electricity. More than four years in the works, the bioreactor will begin operation next year.

Tree City USA

Get Your Buckle On

The Missouri Department of Transportation wants to see your “seat belt dance.” Until August 31, MoDOT is taking video entries of seat belt dances and will feature the winner in its fall TV campaign. A digital camera, an iPod, and gas cards will also be awarded. Visit www.getyourbuckleon.com to enter.

50% tuition reduction

Missouri State University is now offering a fifty-percent reduction in tuition to Missouri residents who have lost their jobs from the recent economic crisis. The Renewed Employability Now Education

Saint Louis, Marshfield, Ozark, Richmond Heights, Springfield, St. Louis, St. Peters, and Willard. The Growth Award is presented to cities that have taken steps to improve their tree-care programs.

Waiver (RENEW) will be available to people who have lost full-time jobs since October 2008 and are accepted into an undergraduate or graduate program at Missouri State University. Qualifying recipients of RENEW can reapply for reduced tuition through Spring 2011 semester.

Going Green

The U.S. Green Building Council’s St. Louis Regional Chapter held the first annual Growing Green Awards to recognize local businesses and individuals in a variety of categories. Founded in 2001, The St. Louis Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council

The Joplin Museum Complex has acquired an eight-thousand-piece collection of American political memorabilia that was gathered from garage sales and flea markets across the country by a couple from Nevada, Missouri. The collection includes a framed and signed photograph of John F. Kennedy, which was bought at a garage sale for five dollars. It will take about a year to sort and catalog the collection before it is incorporated into the museum for display.

New Cookbook

The St. Louis Herb Society, which maintains the herb garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden, has released its first cookbook in fifteen years. Herbal Cookery is the fourth cookbook produced by the society, and its latest effort includes 175 recipes with color photos and tips for herb gardening. The book costs $29.95 and is available online at stlouisherbsociety.org.

COURTESY OF CITY OF LAKE SAINT LOUIS/LORRI GRUEBER

While seventy-five Missouri cities earned a Tree City USA award this year, only fourteen cities earned a Growth Award. These cities are Ash Grove, Branson, Brunswick, Chesterfield, Columbia, Gladstone, Lake

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Sculpture seems an unlikely career for a man from a small Minnesota town, but Ken’s career in art proceeded naturally, with support from his family. “My parents came from the lower middle class,” he says.

“They were happy to keep house and home together.

They were pleased as punch to see me doing anything I could to get ahead.”

Ken began working as a sculptor during his time as an undergraduate, and later earned a master’s of fine arts and was a professor of art at Northwest Missouri State University from 1975 to 2001.

Thirty years ago, Ken encountered difficulty with a metal sculpture and decided that a wood element was needed to solve the problem. “I discovered that I really enjoyed working with wood, and I discovered that I had no idea how to work with it,” he says. Ken spent a year learning woodworking techniques, and that year turned into thirty. The living, changing, warm qualities of wood drew Ken to turn to this material from his former work with metal and clay.

Ken creates both custom furniture and decorative pieces, but his work now focuses on boxes made of bowl forms that use both hand- and machine-carved elements. The boxes are elegant, soft,

Natural Works

and naturalistic, with the wood grain showing through translucent oil finishes that Ken rubs into them.

“In terms of the forms, I think of them as quiet forms,” he says, adding that his interest in the art and history of Asia, a subject he

“I grew up drawing, from my earliest memory,” says Maryville sculptor Ken Nelsen. His sketchbook accompanied him on squirrel hunts during childhood and throughout his high school years, but

QUILT TRAIL

COURTESY OF KEN NELSEN; COURTESY OF CONNIE SHAY

Ken never took an art class until he entered college after his military

CONNIE SHAY wants Missouri to be an active participant in the “clothesline of quilts across America.” Connie, along with twenty other men and women who formed the Boonslick Area Tourism Council four years ago, have already placed the first three Missouri quilts on the “line” that now hangs in twenty-three states. On this clothesline, however, the “quilts” are actually quilt patterns that measure eight feet by eight feet and are positioned on a barn where they are in easy view from a nearby road. More than two thousand of the vivid pieces of art are on display from New York to Oregon.

The objective of the Boonslick Area Tourism Council is to have sixty of the patterns hanging prominently on sixty different Missouri

taught for years, may subtly influence the shapes of his sculptures.

Today, Ken is retired from teaching and continues to work in a studio just steps from his house.

Visit asde.net/~kbnelsen for more information. —Sara Shahriari

barns by 2011. Connie says they will appear on farms in somewhat of a circular pattern northwest of Columbia in the connected Missouri counties of Saline, Cooper, and Howard. The result will be a “quilt barn trail” that will attract tourists to the three-county area and will be a symbol of pride for the rural businesses and communities on the trail. So far eighty barn owners have expressed interest in adding a quilt square to their barn.

The first quilt square was erected by Donna Sue Groves in Adams County, Ohio in 2001. It was meant to be a simple gesture honoring her mother and her rural heritage and love of quilting.

Today Iowa, Kentucky, and Ohio each have more than 250 quilt barns. —Jim Winnerman

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state horse Missouri Fox Trotter > n Bloodlines from Morgans, American saddlebreds, standardbreds, and Tennessee walking horses contributed to the fox trotter, developed by early Ozark settlers who needed a sure-footed mount. n Their smooth, unique gait is described as walking with the front legs and trotting with the rear. n Since 1948, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association located at Ava has maintained a fox trotter registry, which has more than ninety thousand registered fox trotters. n The fox trotter became the Missouri State Horse on June 4, 2002. —John Fisher, author of Catfish, Fiddles, Mules, and More: Missouri’s State Symbols

Opera at Thespian Hall She has traveled the world with her stirring soprano voice, has performed in venues from Vienna to London, and this summer, Joanna Kopena Bonin returns to Boonville, her hometown, to perform at the Heritage Days Festival.

Bonin is a 1962 graduate of St. Peter and Paul Joanna Kopena Bonin

High School and a professional opera singer. She will perform at Thespian Hall on Saturday, June 27 at 2:30

pm

as part of the Heritage Days’

The Seat of Patriots When Caron Quick left California for Missouri, she thought she had left the movie business behind her. But last year, a woman making a movie, We the People, about the Declaration of Independence, contacted Caron and her husband, Ralph, about renting their handmade colonial Windsor chairs. The Quicks didn’t have to go to Hollywood to participate in the movie, just Kansas City. The filming took place last September, and the Quicks were cast as extras—something right up their alley. The movie premiered in February in Kansas City. After that, it traveled to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., where it is shown several times daily.

The Quicks work at the Historic Daniel Boone home in Defiance.

Ralph volunteers in the chair makers shop, and Caron as a historical interpreter. They also reenact battles from the French and Indian War and the War of 1812. As movie extras, they dressed up like British loyalists, who walked through town and came upon younger colonists talking about breaking away from British rule. It was their job to disagree, and disagree they did, Ralph says.

A reenactment of the Continental Congress was filmed in the Lee’s Summit studio in front of a green screen. Colonial wigs, traditional costumes, recently invented bifocals, and the Quicks’ Windsor chairs completed the image of a late-1700s meeting.

The Quicks learned the art of Windsor chair-making at the Windsor Institute in New Hampshire, the only school in the world teaching the craft. The Quicks construct each chair, and Caron paints them with traditional milk paint, a biodegradable and lead-free paint that was the chosen medium of artists and craftsmen until acrylic paint became available.

Visit www.thewindsorchairshop.net or www.wethepeoplemovie.com for more information. —Abby Callard

School’s Alumni Weekend festivities.

The concert will be a special performance for Bonin. She will dedicate the performance to her late mother, Mary Kopine Esser. Her mother, Mary Kopine Esser

also a musician, had a tremendous influence on Bonin’s singing career. She brought music to

almost every aspect of the community that she was involved in, from working on church music to directing a school Christmas pageant.

When it came to her daughter, Esser introduced Bonin to opera and Broadway music and allowed her to travel to Vienna by herself to attend school when she was nineteen.

Bonin’s performance, entitled “Tribute to a Lady,” will be a reflection of her mother’s life through music, with classical pieces, sacred music, and show tunes from her mother’s era. The proceeds from the performance will benefit St. Peter and Paul’s building fund.

Call 660-882-7705 for more information. —Callina Wood

Caron and Ralph Quick build Windsor chairs in their shop in Clarksville.

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Book List 7 Wheelchairs A Life Beyond Polio

By Springfield author Gary Presley, University of Iowa Press, 238 pages, $25.95 softcover

Backroads & Byways of Missouri Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions

By Archie Satterfield, The Countryman Press, 167 pages, $16.95 softcover

Call Me Charlie A Novel of a Quantrill Raider

By Joplin author Larry Wood, Goldminds Publishing, $15.95 softcover, fiction

The Confederate Army 1861-65(6) Missouri, Kentucky & Maryland

By Ron Field, Osprey Publishing, 48 pages, $17.95 softcover, nonfiction

The Harry Book A Life of President Truman in Words & Pictures

By Cheryl Harness, Time Pie Press, 45 pages, $9 softcover, nonfiction

Bootheel Man

By Morley Swingle, Southeast Missouri State University Press, 423 pages, $19 softcover, fiction Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle takes the controversy over whether Indian remains should be held at museums and turns it into a compelling legal thriller and murder mystery.

The story begins with Joey Red Horse, who either rescues or loses for all time an important Native American artifact, depending on your point of view, by pitching it into the Mississippi River from the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. He then swan dives into the river himself, assuming the dive will kill him. The author successfully maintains the same fast-paced and gripping action that begins the story throughout the tale.

When Joey is rescued and survives, friends hire Allison Culbertson, an intrepid attorney, to defend Joey, who admits reclaiming his ancestors’ sacred artifacts from a museum. Swingle fans will remember her from The Gold of Cape Girardeau, Swingle’s first novel.

He deftly adds a flashback that adds an element of historical novel, as it explains the thriving Cahokia mound-builder civilization while also explaining why the skeleton known as Bootheel Man, on display in a museum, has an axe embedded in the skull.

Another modern-day murder, a personal quandary, and a dash of romance all make Bootheel Man a magnificent Missouri mystery.

There’s so much to like: the action, the female heroine, the history, the mystery, the surprises throughout, but perhaps best of all: Swingle doesn’t oversimplify the American Indian remains repatriation issue. He probes and explores the consequences on both sides of the issue and devises a solution that should satisfy all.

—Danita Allen Wood

Illuminating Kansas City

By Kevin Sink, Designs from Nature Press, 144 pages, $49.95 hardcover

The Indomitable Mary Easton Sibley: Pioneer of Women’s Education in Missouri

By Kristie C. Wolferman, University of Missouri Press, 176 pages, $17.95 softcover, nonfiction

“Then Pinkel Said to Smith …”

The Best Missouri Tigers Stories Ever Told

By Steve Richardson, Triumph Books, 208 pages, $22.95 hardcover, nonfiction

Wildwood

By Wildwood author Jo Beck, Reedy Press, 101 pages, $18 softcover, nonfiction

St. Charles: Les Petites Côtes

By Dianna Graveman and Don Graveman, Arcadia Publishing, 128 pages, $21.99 softcover, nonfiction The history of the St. Charles area, originally named Les Petites Côtes, or the little hills, comes to life in this rich collection of historical images from the area. An installment in the Images of America series, celebrating neighborhoods, towns, and cities, the book puts faces and locations with well-known people and events that shaped the heritage of St. Charles. Readers are introduced to Doc Carr, one of the city’s early colorful characters, and Mother Rose Philippine Duchesne, who founded the first school of the Society of the Sacred Heart, as well as early sports teams and everyone in between who made the city what it is today. It’s a great walk back in time down the historic streets of St. Charles. —Rebecca French Smith

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Help the Missouri Film Commission and Missouri Life identify great new potential film locations for every season to share with Hollywood producers.

We’re looking for a range of ideas, and anything could be the grand prize winner.

Take those digital cameras and start snapping. Major prizes will be chosen quarterly for a year.

Go to MissouriLife.com home page, click on Location Scout and follow the directions for uploading your entries.

You will upload a low resolution photo, but you will need to keep a larger image for possible printing. You will also need to give us a two-sentence description of the photograph and precise directions for finding the location. Get permission to shoot private property if you do not own it.

Enter photographs of public sites, too. Hollywood is happy to work out filming permissions and fees, should the site you shoot be chosen.

We’ll pick one major prize winner plus a winner in every category quarterly, and one grand prize winner who submits the most entries accepted by the film commission at the end of a full year of scouting. Enter as many locations as you’d like.

• S MALL TOWNS • L ANDSCAPES • O ZARK M OUNTAINS • L ANDSCAPES WITH WATER (RIVER, LAKES, • U RBAN S CENES • C OLLEGE CAMPUS S CENES • C OUNTRY ROADS • FARMSTEADS • H ISTORIC B UILDINGS • M ANSIONS, I NSIDE AND O UTSIDE • O THER H OMES, I NSIDE AND O UTSIDE • C EMETERIES • Location, location, and location are the criteria we’ll use to judge the contest. Think fascinating locations more • A IRPORTS than beautiful photography.

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• Major prize winner: Fall foliage of the Ozark Mountains from the Glade Top Trail near Ava, by Mike McArthy.

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• Quarterly Major Prize Winner: A six-month subscription to Netflix, plus a $100 gift certificate to the theater of your choice.

• Quarterly Category Winners: Two tickets to one movie shown at the theater of your choice.

• Community prize is a 30-second commercial using images submitted on Missouri Life’s web site to run in a theater of your choice for one week, plus special recognition in a future issue of the magazine.

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Children can stuff an animal and personalize the animal’s information, such as name and birthday, at Build-A-Bear Workshops.

The bears at Build-A-Bear Workshop at St. Louis all have a similar story. “Mo,” one such animal, recently came to life. A young man picked him up and began the process of turning him into a “real” stuffed animal.

He received the standard parts all stuffed animals from Build-A-Bear receive, some stuffing and a heart, then he was stitched up. A Missouri Tigers shirt was slipped over the bear’s head and a birth certificate was issued.

Build-A-Bear Workshop declares that it is a great place for kids aged three to 103. Making a stuffed animal for someone special or even for yourself is a great idea and tons of fun.

Currently, there are five Build-A-Bear locations in St. Louis, one in Kansas City at Zona Rosa, one in Springfield at Battlefield Mall, one in Independence at the Independence Center, and one at Branson Landing where you can make custom stuffed animals.

The idea stemmed from a ten-year old girl named Katie who said, “These are so easy, we could make them,” to Maxine Clark when they could not find the stuffed animal for which they were searching. Maxine, founder and Chief Executive at Build-A-Bear Workshop, took the

idea seriously and revolutionized the teddy bear industry by allowing customers to help make and fully customize their stuffed animals.

Build-A-Bear Workshop quickly ascended from one store in St. Louis to more than four hundred stores worldwide.

“One ten-year-old girl was the inspiration for this entire company,” Maxine says. “Think of the difference you can make! Always believe in your dreams.”

Besides being able to make your own stuffed animal, Build-A-Bear Workshop has other unique offerings. Build-A-Bear features a way to locate lost bears and bring them back to their owners. Each bear is given a barcode number that is placed inside the stitches, and if it is returned to Build-A-Bear, the store can contact the owner of the lost stuffed animal. On buildabearville.com, teddy bear owners can bring their animals to life in a virtual environment to play games to earn Bear Bills that they can spend on different virtual outfits for their bears.

Visit www.buildabear.com for more information.

—Matthew Langenhorst

Courtesy of build-a-bear workshop

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It’s no secret that Columbia has a sweet music scene.

On any given weekend night, you’ll find a number of hot bands to see at a great selection of smoke-free venues. Whether it’s a top national act or a local indie artist, you can always find something good to listen to. But sometimes the venues themselves are enough to keep your dancing shoes on—if the atmosphere in a place is just right, the music may not matter (much). Whether you pick your place based on who’s playing, what’s on tap, or how comfy the seats are, it’s all up to you.

COOl Cafes Kayotea features many local artists with mellow acoustic music along with gourmet tea, coffee, panini sandwiches, and more.

912 e. Broadway 573-442-8327 www.kayotea.biz Cherry street artisan has everything from Latin dance nights to benefit concerts, jazz, and more, plus an extensive coffee bar that also features decadent desserts, sandwiches, and more.

111 s. 9th st.

573-817-3274 www.cherrystreetartisan.com

HIP DIves Mojo’s is located in a street just off downtown near up-and-coming Orr Street. While the digs aren’t posh, the music is good, featuring lots of indie bands and local acts. A popular place for avid indie fans, the vibe is upbeat and laid-back.

You may not always recognize the names of the bands who play here, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the unusual talent. You might just find a new favorite.

1013 Park ave.

573-875-0588 www.mojoscolumbia.com If you walk down Ninth Street on a hot summer night, you’ll easily be drawn into The Blue fugue by the music you’ll hear around the block. The Blue Fugue is a small and eclectic live music and mini-dance club, bringing in national and local talents with all original music—no covers allowed.

It’s a great place for beer enthusiasts with over 140 beers at the bar. The Blue Fugue has a decidedly intellectual vibe, with over 3,000 books on shelves around the venue, and regulars can be overheard discussing philosophy before shows.

120 s. 9th st.

573-815-9995

BeaTs wITH eaTs If you’re craving entertainment and good food, Murry’s is the perfect place, especially if you’re into jazz. Murry’s restaurant is the main concert space for the We Always Swing Jazz Series, which brings many renowned jazz artists to Columbia.

When there’s not a Jazz Series event, Murry’s keeps the music on with house piano and the Tom Andes Trio on Saturday nights after 9:30 p.m.

3107 Green Meadows way 573-442-4969 www.murrysrestaurant.net

MaINsTReaM fuN The Blue Note is one of Columbia’s favorite music landmarks.

It’s an old vaudeville theater with lots of rich history and a fun, laid-back environment. The Blue Note has been bringing artists like Johnny Cash, REM and Wilco to Columbia since 1980. It’s a popular venue for major artists, cover bands, and it draws local bands as well. The Blue Note’s atmosphere transforms for each artist who plays here, from an energetic mosh pit for a hard rock band or a mellow and intimate experience with a quiet folk band. This summer, The Blue Note brings back 9th Street Summerfest, an outdoor concert series where a portion of 9th Street is blocked off to welcome entertainers like Ben Folds and Willie Nelson, who are both a part of this summer’s lineup.

17 N. 9th st.

573-874-1944 www.thebluenote.com If you’re looking for big-city culture and class, the Missouri Theatre Center for the arts does not disappoint. The historic venue has been recently restored and renovated, and is reminiscent of a metropolitan opera house, with ornate baroque and rococo details, Belgian marble wainscoting, plaster reliefs, and an 1800-pound Italian chandelier. The upcoming calendar features a mix of classical and contemporary music, with chamber recitals, the Hot Summer Nights Music Festival, and even The Music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.

203 s. 9th st.

573-875-0600 www.motheatre.org The Penguin Piano Bar is a popular place to go when you want to hear something familiar and sing along at the top of your lungs. The Penguin brings in top pianists from all over to duel it out on two grand pianos, while the audience claps, sings along, and calls out requests for favorites like “Sweet Caroline” or “Tiny Dancer.” Get up close to the pianos on the dance floor or take a low-key seat at a table with a great view on the balcony. The Penguin is a classy joint where anyone fits in, no matter how old or young, or what type of music you prefer— the dueling pianos are quick to please everyone.

1025 e. Broadway 573-449-8005 www.penguinpianobar.com

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It’s go big or go home at Cody’s Saloon, one of the largest venues in the area. This country bar is a popular draw for bands that like to get their audience out of their seats and onto the club’s 2400-square foot dance floor. Patrons can be found line-dancing, bull-riding (mechanically, that is), or standing at any of the club’s three bars.

2508 Paris Rd. 573-474-3004

FESTIVALS Touring bands and local artists alike converge on the CoMo music scene with several big festivals. When a festival is on, downtown Columbia is the place to be. The excitement is palpable and there is plenty to do in between bands: check out art galleries, restaurants, thrift and couture clothing shops, cafes, and more.

9TH STREET SUMMERFEST What other town could get Ben Folds and Willie Nelson to play a block party? From May to October on various Wednesday nights, a portion of 9th Street is completely blocked off for a party with great music, food, and more. The laid-back neighborly atmosphere is so inviting you might make new friends in between songs. Look forward to these Summerfest events: Wed. May 20—Willie Nelson and Family Wed. May 27—Ben Folds, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset Wed. June 24—Roomful of Blues, the Bel Airs For more information visit www.thebluenote.com.

“BLIND” BOONE RAGTIME & EARLY JAZZ FESTIVAL May 31, June 1, and June 2, 2009 Today’s best ragtime and jazz performers come to Columbia to honor the Missouri musician who inspired their genre, John Williams “Blind” Boone. The festival also includes afterglows and seminars.

Visit www.concertseries.org for tickets and more information.

ROOTS ‘N BLUES ‘N BBQ September 25-26, 2009 The Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival was inspired by two popular Missouri traditions: blues and barbecue. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate them together. It features a barbecue competition and several stages with performances by world-renowned blues musicians, as well as folk, country, gospel, and bluegrass.

Go to www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com for more information about this year’s upcoming festival.

BLUEBIRD MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL October 16 & 17, 2009 The Bluebird Festival is gearing up for its second year in Columbia.

Bluebird’s mission is to celebrate life and culture in the Midwest by bringing Midwestern musicians and artists together to share their music. This year’s lineup is still in the works, but last year they brought in bands like John Henry and the Engine, Big Smith, and Ha Ha Tonka. Go to www.whatisbluebird.com for more info.

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Boat of Choice Osagian Canoes has provided this boat of

choice since 1976

needs. One is a square-sterned canoe, and another is designed

in Lebanon. Their durable canoes, built with an aluminum hull

especially for fishing, gigging, and duck hunting. Its flat design

and welded construction, have been shipped all over the world.

allows it to float in only three inches of water. Osagian also

“We continue to offer our classic canoe design because it is proven to last,” says owner Jared Carr. The company offers

offers canoe accessories.

Visit www.osagiancanoes.com for more information.

four models that range in shape and size to fit customers’

—Matthew Langenhorst

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The Business of Chips A healthy potato chip may not be an oxymoron anymore.

Produced in Bellflower, Spudmaster Taste Sensations claims to produce the world’s largest, most unique, gourmet potato chip. And, unlike other chips, Spudmasters are made with the potato skin on, which keeps the nutrients and fiber intact. They're also cooked in peanut oil, which is free of trans fats.

The company started six years ago when Ed Pilla started selling his own potato chips in a bar that he owned in Warrenton. The chips were so popular that he decided potato chips were the way to go and shut down his bar to focus on making potato chips. After Spudmaster’s initial success, the company opened its current production plant in Bellflower in 2007.

The company has established its reputation with its ColossalChips but is now expanding to include two new types of potato chips. It will be producing a salt-free chip and a spicier potato chip that includes cayenne pepper, which will be called Shazam.

Visit www.rublove.com for more information.

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When my wife, Sheryl, and I were renovating a venerable

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1909 Craftsman house in the Shaw Neighborhood of south St. Louis in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, we would often escape our urban chaos to the timeless order yet endless variety of the nearby Missouri Botanical Garden.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and widely recognized as one of the top three botanical gardens in the world, along with the Royal (English) Botanic Gardens at Kew and the Singapore Botanic Garden, also celebrating its 150th anniversary. For the scuffling young urban pioneers of thirty years ago, the Missouri Botanical Garden offered a clear vision of a place that revealed enduring quality and value. It still does.

Young Henry Shaw emigrated from Sheffield, England, to the Missouri frontier in 1819 to make his fame and fortune in the bustling river town of St. Louis. Here he opened a business selling hardware and cutlery, then expanded his prosperous mercantile activities into commodities, mining, furs, and real estate until he retired in 1839 at the ripe old age of thirtynine. The issue for Henry Shaw then became what to do for an encore.

To his everlasting credit, he pursued a long view.

The enormous fluidity of the American frontier before the Civil War made everything seem possible to men of vision, although the war demonstrated that not everyone was allowed to set their sights so far

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From left: This duplex at 2658A Delmar Boulevard at St. Louis was home for a time to the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin. It was here that he composed his well-known song “The Entertainer,” made famous in the movie The Sting.

or so high. American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, a contemporary of garden founder Henry Shaw, found healing and inspiration in the limitless possibilities of American nature. Emerson believed that if a person would plant himself firmly in one place, the whole interconnected world would eventually come round to him. The Missouri Botanical Garden is just such a place.

Henry Shaw turned to civic philanthropy many decades in advance of famous American capitalists like Carnegie, Ford, and Rockefeller.

Extensive travels in Europe, so typical of the mid-nineteenth century leisure class, encouraged his strong interest in botany and gardening. Shaw thereafter resolved to create a great public garden for St. Louis on the order of the great English and European gardens. In 1851, he began developing a ten-acre site near his country home west of the city limits.

When Dr. George Englemann, a German émigré and one of America’s leading botanists, learned of this exciting new development, he suggested that Shaw create a botanical garden for research and horticultural

From left: In 1890, Victorian water lilies accented the pool in front of the 1882 Linnean House, the oldest continuously operated greenhouse conservatory in the United States. Chihuly glass onions float in the reflecting pool adjacent to the Climatron, which houses tropical plants like banana, cacao, and coffee trees. Henry Shaw established the Missouri Botannical Garden in 1859.

display rather than just a public park, however beautiful. Assisted by Harvard botanist Asa Gray and Sir William Hooker, director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, England, as well as Englemann, Henry Shaw opened the Missouri Botanical Garden “for all time for the public good” in 1859.

Oldest Operating Greenhouse Although the futuristic geodesic dome of the Climatron symbolizes the Botanical Garden to most tourists, for me the historic Linnean House, site of Henry Shaw’s first conservatory, embodies the once-and-future garden. It is the only remaining garden greenhouse that was built during Henry Shaw’s lifetime, matrix of the garden’s botanical activities and, today, the oldest continuously operating greenhouse west of the Mississippi River. Appropriately enough, it was named after Swedish naturalist Carl Linneaus. In the 1700s, Linneaus inaugurated

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Showy plants from the ancient camellia family are the featured a rather ambitious effort to identify and inventory all the world’s living attraction in the Linnean House and a subtle reminder of the garden’s things. We are now up to 10 percent, by the way, with considerable prominent role in international botanical research. Not surprisingly thanks to the Missouri Botanical Garden and kudos to Noah. then, the Missouri Botanical Garden chose the Linnean House as the The Linnean House directly aligns with Henry Shaw’s beautiful logo for the garden’s 150th anniversary. You may have seen the house country estate, Tower Grove House, and the two structures face each featured in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, and it’s also on other. Tower Grove House illustrates the highly popular Italianate style my green T-shirt that says “The Missouri Botanical Garden: Green for of the mid-nineteenth century, modeled upon romantic Tuscan coun150 Years.” The Linnean House has evolved from the garden’s pritry villas. These often featured picturesque outlook towers designed mary greenhouse to its symbolic for their wealthy owners to center, mirroring the pattern survey their surrounding Tower Grove House, 1890 of America’s urban development estates. The 1882 Linnean from industry to imagery.

House, on the other hand, Now celebrating its sesquicenreflects the formal, Georgian tennial anniversary, the whole symmetry of the famous world has come round to the Crystal Palace of London Missouri Botanical Garden with its lofty ambitions of while the garden simultanebringing reason and order ously reaches out to the entire to the world through science. world “to discover and share It was designed by noted St. knowledge about plants and Louis architect George I. their environment, in order to Barnett, who also designed preserve and enrich life.” It is the palm house and plant truly a world-class center for house in nearby Tower Grove botany and conservation, enviPark. The visual relationship ronmental education, and horbetween the Tower Grove ticultural displays, including House and the Linnean House the arts, as well as one of St. provided a constant remindLouis’s leading visitor attracer in his landscape to Henry tions. Not bad for what was Shaw of his direct connection once an uncultivated piece to Linneaus’s own lofty vision of tallgrass prairie, although of botanical research. don’t be surprised to find the The Linnean House itself garden involved in prairie resoffers a valuable benchmark for toration efforts of its own. the greatly enlarged vision of As the choice of the Linnean the Missouri Botanical Garden.

House for its 150th anniverIt was originally designed in sary logo indicates, the garthe Victorian tradition of an den’s heritage and its future “orangerie,” a structure used to are closely linked. overwinter palms, tree ferns, and citrus trees.

After World War I, the Linnean House underwent a major renovaHero for the Planet tion into a cool weather display house instead. Soil was trucked in to In the best Linnean tradition, Dr. Peter H. Raven, president of create planting beds, and a fountain was created from native Missouri the Missouri Botanical Garden since 1971, is one of the world’s limestone to resemble a natural Meramec River spring in the center of leading botanists. For many decades, Dr. Raven has championed the Linnean House. international research to preserve endangered plants and to promote In the center of the fountain there is a delightful sculpture by resource conservation. A leader for numerous national and interWheeler Williams of the Greek goddess Amphrite depicted as a little national scientific organizations, Dr. Raven was selected by Time mermaid (or merbaby, to be accurate); classical antiquity seems right magazine as one of its “Heroes for the Planet.” at home in the Linnean House. The roof was renovated to its original half-slate, half-glass design in the early 1980s, since Missouri weather Tower Grove House was Henry Shaw’s 1849 country home. Named for its takes its inevitable toll even on historic architecture. significant tower, it is decorated as it was when Shaw lived in it.

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From its humble origins, the Missouri Botanical Garden has become one of the world’s leading centers for botanical research and plant conservation. Garden botanists actively pursue research around the world in thirty-six countries, always carried out in collaboration with institutions from each host country. With its more than six million specimens (Linneaus must be smiling), the garden’s herbarium is one of the six largest in the world and has obviously outgrown the Linnean House.

Garden scientists train local botanists to build research capability in countries with the largest biological diversity, since we are also losing species nearly as quickly as we discover them. In addition, the garden’s Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development provides a worldrenowned clearinghouse for plant conservation efforts.

Within its seventy-nine acres, the Missouri Botanical Garden hosts a remarkable array of outstanding horticultural displays that would make Henry Shaw snap his suspenders in splendid satisfaction. Inside the world-famous Climatron conservatory, you can see firsthand why the tropical rainforest deserves our considerable interest and attention. You can enjoy 5,400 live trees on the garden grounds, including rare and unusual varieties as well as some specimens planted by Henry Shaw himself.

The garden’s Sassafras Café is Missouri’s first environmentally certified restaurant, a leader in design, recycling, and minimizing the environmental impact of food consumption. The food is also quite excellent.

The herbarium at Missouri Botanical Garden is the second largest herbarium in the United States, after the New York Botanical Garden in New York City, and contains more than six million specimens.

Double Vision Urban historian Lewis Mumford concluded that one of the basic functions of a city is to act as a conservatory of the human past, preserving precious specimens for needed future use.

Mumford wrote that “cities are a product of time. They are the molds in which men’s lifetimes have cooled and congealed, giving lasting shape, by way of art, to moments that would otherwise vanish with the living and leave no means of renewal or wider participation behind them.”

From my vantage at the Linnean House conservatory, I can see both how Henry Shaw’s W. Arthur lifetime congealed into the marvelous form of Mehrhoff the Missouri Botanical Garden and how it has now become a means of renewal for the entire W. Arthur Mehrhoff is the academic world as Emerson predicted. After all these coordinator at the years, that double vision has now come into Museum of Art and Archaeology at the clear focus.

University of Missouri at Columbia.

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PROMOTION

GeT-A-WAy To HISToRIC FULTon Awaken to Fulton’s rich history with exciting sights and sounds all wrapped up in the warmth of small-town charm. With brick streets, elegant architecture and 67 buildings on the historic register.

Unwind at two of Missouri’s top 10 Inns, the historic Loganberry Inn where Margaret Thatcher stayed or Romancing the Past B&B in the historic Jameson home.

Connect to our history at the newly renovated Churchill Museum. This 4 million dollar museum inside a priceless piece of architecture will give you a look back at living history.

Enjoy Rebekah’s irresistible homemade desserts along with the outstanding food and wine at Bek’s restaurant and wine bar.

Immerse yourself in the arts and music at Kemper Center for the Arts or Westminster gallery.

Sample some distinctive Missouri wines and a creative bistro menu at Summit Lake Winery.

Savor scrumptious dining at one of our great restaurants, like Bek’s for a unique blend of old and new where Internet and espresso meet 1902 architecture.

Capture a sense of local history at the Historical

Society Museum or pay your respects at the Missouri Firefighters Memorial.

The Churchill Museum features interactive displays that engage and educate visitors of all ages.

Apple Wagon Antique Mall & Home Décor Outlet has 20,000+ sq. ft. full of antiques and outlet-priced home décor.

Backer Auto World Museum displays an impressive collection of 84 historic automobiles in Hollywood-style sets.

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Smile

at the offbeat collection at Crane’s Museum in Williamsburg and before you head out, stop by Marlene’s Restaurant. A pulled-pork sandwich and warm slice of pie will leave you grinning.

Revisit the 1930s by sharing a shake at Sault’s authentic soda fountain with locally made premium ice cream.

For your next getaway or family vacation, visit Fulton and Callaway County, Missouri. For more information and calendar of events visit www.visitfulton.com, or call 573-642-3055

Girlfriend Get-A-Way June 1 to July 30, 2009 Loganberry Inn B&B, Fulton Two nights stay, 2 breakfasts and spa services $183/person.

573-642-9229 www.loganberyinn.com

Churchill Art and Jazz Festival June 13, 2009 9 am to 5 pm Westminster Avenue, Fulton Listen to fine jazz music as you browse this juried art exhibit featuring the work of painters, sketch artists, photographers, jewelry makers, and mixed media artists.

573-642-4222

For Fulton Get-A-WAy Coupons Visit WWW.VisitFulton.Com

Calendar of Events

Fulton Street Fair June 19 & 20, 2009 Historic streets of downtown Fulton Carnival, craft vendors, and great entertainment.

573-592-9697 http://fultonstreetfair.missouri.org Crane’s 4,000 square foot museum is a oneof-a-kind viewing experience featuring rural Missouri history dating back to the 1800s.

Williamsburg Annual Street Fair & Parade June 27, 2009 10 am to 10 pm I-70 to exit 161 n., Williamsburg, Mo Celebrating 150 years Crafts, entertainment, food and fireworks.

877-254-3356 www.cranesmuseum.org

Hazel Kinder’s Lighthouse Theater July 10th & 11th 7:30 pm 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival Aug 11 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm The Brett Family, From Branson 3078 Lighthouse Lane, Fulton Shows every Saturday, call or go online for full schedule.

573-474-4040 www.lighthousetheater.com hazelkinder@yahoo.com

Enjoy a variety of live concerts at Lighthouse Theater.

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From left: Our King of the Road John Robinson took the water road from St. Louis to Ste. Genevieve, which is the starting point for his adventure on Route 32. The Hotel Ste. Genevieve has fourteen guest rooms and a restaurant.

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TAKING A BRIEF RESPITE from a Mississippi River journey, our crew navigated our raft through a narrow inlet to port Ste. Genevieve. Appropriate, I thought, since this was the first highway into town, used by explorers and settlers and Lewis and Clark, and maybe even the Duke of Bilgewater and the lost Dauphin, the royal poseurs who tried to sucker Huck Finn.

Today, the port has fallen on hard times.

A tough economy has left the gas dock abandoned, wracked by floods and neglect.

Townsfolk would love to spiff up the port, but that takes money. Government agencies

appear reluctant to help dredge the inlet to keep it from silting. And tourist traffic from the river probably won’t pay for the upkeep.

The walk from port Ste Genevieve into town is the better part of a mile, atop levees, mostly. And then you begin to see the town, older than Thomas Jefferson, and the houses. Some are older than our nation.

Built by folks named Balduc, Bequette, and Beauvais, there’s no doubt about the town’s heritage. These Arcadian settlers are from the same French-Canadian stock that settled southern Louisiana, where their appellation shortened to Cajun.

Thirsty, I stopped into the historic Hotel Ste. Genevieve, and ended up dining on the restaurant’s signature dish: liver dumplings.

The accent is on the dumplings, with the liver cooked to an almost purée soupy base.

It’s an acquired taste for sure, but delightful.

Thus fortified with enough iron to attract magnets, I set out to explore this, the oldest community in Missouri, founded in 1732.

The oldest record at the historic Catholic church is a 1759 baptism of one of founder Felix Vallé’s slaves.

The houses are unique in two ways.

First, three homes feature a rare French

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Dome Rock creole vernacular vertical log construction.

And second, they’re still standing, despite threats from fire, flood, earthquake, time, and man.

The town is quiet, owing much of its walk back in time to isolation from the plastic modernity that proliferates along the Interstate, four miles up the hill.

Route 32 begins in Ste. Genevieve and drapes across Missouri like a necklace, dropping through the Ozarks to latch onto El Dorado Springs, a city named for gold, on the western side of the state. And some of my most memorable encounters have happened along the links in this chain.

A few years ago, driving along 32 after a tour of the flood devastation at Johnson’s Shut-Ins, I passed a small brown sign pointing to Pickle Springs.

The brown sign sucked me in. At first, my plan was simple: Drive into Pickle Springs parking lot, circle, and leave, satisfied to add

Pickle Springs Natural Area to my “Yeah, I’ve been there” list. But I knew that was dishonest. I parked next to the only other vehicle in the lot. Stepping out of the security of my car, I walked a few yards toward the trail, bending an ear toward the woods, listening for the owners of the pickup parked next to my car. There was no sound.

At the head of the loop trail, their footprints turned left. I took the trail to the right, stopping after a few yards to peer into the wilderness; I kept walking. Within seconds, steep walls of a box canyon enveloped me. Sandstone boulders the age of Pluto towered over my head; spring water seeped beneath. One foot followed the other down the path, powered by this unfolding carnival for the eye. With perfect theatrical timing, Mother Nature arranged her priceless sculptures before me: Headwall Falls, Rockpile Canyon, Pickle Spring.

I wondered if John Muir or National

Geographic ever visited this spot, with its collection of weather-beaten sandstone shapes, creations that Bryce Canyon in Utah would be proud to display: Dome Rock, Owl’s Den Bluff, Mossy Falls.

A part of me wants to keep these charms secret. They’re rewards for observant Missourians and visitors who’ve done their research. I shouted up to the contrails that crisscross the heavens, punctuated by gleaming silver dots that carry passengers to L.A. and New York. “You don’t know what you’re missing!”

“And the best is ahead of you!” The response startled me. Collecting myself, I greeted two backpackers as they approached.

These were the guys from the pickup truck parked in the lot—father and son, by the looks of them. Never did I feel intimidated, despite the warnings of a few radical antitrail folks who suggest that trails attract serial murderers. Rational people know that

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Owl’s Den Bluff

Natural wonders, like Dome Rock, Owl’s Den Bluff, and wild azaela, dot the landscape in Pickle Springs Natural Area near Hawn State Park.

murderers hate to hike. The only serial this duo had in their sights involved other nearby geologic gems tucked into the St. Francois Mountains. We discussed those: Hawn State Park, Buford Mountain, Royal Gorge Natural Area, Iron Mountain Lake, Millstream Gardens, Bismarck Conservation Area.

We marveled at the stunning beauty of this place. They foreshadowed what would unfold on the rest of my two-mile trek along the Pickle Springs trail: Terrapin Rock, The Keyhole, Cauliflower Rocks.

Leaving this inspiration, I found there’s more than gold along Route 32. There’s zinc. And lead. Lots of it. This is the world’s largest lead belt, first mined by people like Moses Austin, the grandfather of Texas, who lies peacefully in his home town of Potosi, under a slab of concrete the size of a carport, to keep Texans from stealing his corpse.

It is my observation that the roads here are the smoothest and best-maintained in

Missouri, these lead belt blacktop roads that carry heavy metal from miners’ row: Fletcher Mine, West Fork Mine, Brushy Creek Mine, Buck Mine, Casteel Mine. It’s big business, out of view from just about everybody. But locals know. Towns like Viburnum thrive and decline in step with the price of lead.

I motored on to Salem, the region’s trade, population, and cultural center.

The famous philosopher Yogi Berra and I share at least one thing in common. We both married ladies from Salem. So we’ve both spent a fair amount of time there, on the golf course, lunching at Stephens, or dining at the Tower Inn. Never at the same time, of course. Truth is, I’ve never met Yogi. I just hear the stories.

Speaking of stories, the Tower Inn had ten of them. Built back in the ’60s, it was the tallest building between Springfield and Cape Girardeau that I know. But that’s all changed, since the owners lopped off the top six stories. The building had become too costly to

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heat and cool and needed major repairs, I hear. They plan to take two more floors off and turn it into a restaurant.

I spent a hundred nights playing music on the top floor of that building. I’ll miss the view. You could see halfway to the mining camps at Boss and Bunker and Bixby. Since Salem was upwind of the mines, you didn’t have to worry about snorting too much lead dust.

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Anyway, the helicopters left without firing a shot, and life pretty much never changed in Salem, except now the Tower Inn is six stories shorter. The town has lost some of its rugged innocence to modern conveniences like Casey’s, Burger King, and McDonalds, and years ago it closed the old landfill, with its telltale black column of smoke that betrayed smoldering tires. Now, thankfully, the air is fresh again in this, my favorite hideaway, a cross between God’s country and the wild west, on the leeward side of lead dust.

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Pushing west on 32, I passed the old Rawlings plant in Licking. Folks in greater Licking used to gather at the Rawlings plant, where they sewed names like Musial and Boyer and Herzog on the backs of Cardinal jerseys. No more.

If Route 32 is Missouri’s gold-plated lead necklace, the pendant would hang at its southernmost point, and I aimed my car in that direction, crossing the Big Piney River, soaking up the beautiful scenery on the fringes of the Mark Twain Forest as I approached my destination.

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a “lake person” if you’re from Missouri. Like the mighty Missouri and Mississippi, our lakes are an integral part of our landscape, not just geologically but also as a matter of culture and outlook.

I was born and raised on the shores of Lake Taneycomo in Branson.

Even my childhood neighborhood was called Lakeshore Drive Estates.

As a five-year-old, there was nothing better than going to the lakeside to feed stale bread to the ducks that lived on shore. Alternatively, we skipped stones along the surface. Winter was marked by icicles frosting the bluffs above Taneycomo; summer was ushered in by trips to Table Rock Lake’s swimming beaches or—best yet!—a three-hour drive to Camdenton, where my grandfather had a retirement home perched beautifully on a spit of land thrust into Lake of the Ozarks. If we were lucky, he’d take us on a ride in his powerboat.

Anyone can share in these rich experiences by exploring the lakes of Missouri. Here is my selection—however subjective—of some of Missouri’s best lakes, with a few tips on how to get started exploring them. This list is inevitably imperfect, and maybe it will spark debate.

In fact, we invite you to submit your own favorite lakes. But one thing is certain: Missouri’s lakes are a blessing to be shared, enjoyed, and taken care of.

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Location: Taney and Stone Counties, Southwest Missouri

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Table Rock Lake gets the nod for family fun because of its reputation for being affordable in terms of lodging (whether overnight accommodations, condos, second homes, or campsites) as well as boat rentals. Plus, the lake is just developed enough to allow a wide range of activities—including swimming, fishing, and enjoying powerboats, houseboats, pontoons, and personal watercraft—but not so developed that people complain too much about the crowds. (The lake is convenient to Branson but lacks Branson’s tourist traffic.)

“Well, for my family, we are pretty much on Table Rock year-round,” says Lynn Berry, a spokesperson for Branson/ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Water-skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, sailing—you can do it all on Table Rock Lake. Lynn says she also sees families parasailing in the summertime from State Park Marina (888-933-2628).

Table Rock Lake also has some cachet in terms of bass fishing: Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and white bass are found here, as well as other fish like crappie, bluegill, and catfish. This past March, Table Rock even hosted its first FLW Wal-Mart Bass Fishing tournament, a big deal in the bass-fishing community.

Learn More: explorebranson.com, 800-296-0463, visittablerocklake.com, 800-595-0393

Lake of the Ozarks Best Lake for a Big Vacation Location: Central Missouri Size: 54,000 acres

Lake of the Ozarks has, well, everything. Along with 1,150 miles of shoreline and 617 billion gallons of water, there are more than two hundred resorts (about

sixty of which are still quaint mom-n-pop operations), one hundred restaurants (forty of them lakeside, including don’t-miss restaurants like André’s and Windrose), and sixteen golf courses (lauded as world-class by authorities like Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure Golf). The area is home to Missouri’s largest state park, Lake of the Ozarks State Park. There are three show caves, and there are shopping centers in nearby communities like Osage Beach and Lake Ozark. “The lake,” as it’s often called, also has plenty of opportunities for fishing; it’s home to the Bass Masters tournament and many others. (Along with bass, anglers find crappie, bluegill, and other species here.) There’s night life: Topsider, the lake’s “original” floating bar/eatery, is well known. Of course, we’ve all heard about the infamous Party Cove; don’t bring the kids there.

Arguably, Lake of the Ozarks has the biggest national reputation of any Missouri lake as a place for fun, though most people who visit the lake are actually Missouri families, says Marjorie Beenders, a publicist for the local lodging association. Kansas City and St. Louis residents can leave work a bit early on a Friday afternoon and be boating on the water by 7 PM, she says. Folks also come from further away to purchase second homes, as it’s not hard to do the math: Primo waterside real estate costs far less here than its California or Florida equivalents.

Because the lake was developed by a private electrical utility, rather than the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the shoreline is available for homes, resorts, docks, and other purposes. “When you buy property here, you buy shoreline,” Marjorie says, “not fifty yards back.

“All the Missouri lakes have certain aspects that make them unique,” she says, “but this really is a place to go on vacation.” She jokes: “If you don’t want to see people, don’t go to Lake of the Ozarks!” That said, the Lake of the Ozarks has some stunning natural environments not far from the hustle and bustle: First on the list is Ha Ha Tonka State Park, which includes ruins of a Europeanstyle castle, incredible bluff views, and hiking trails to romantic waterfalls and springs.

Learn More: funlake.com, 800-386-5253; mostateparks. com (Click Places to GO to find information on Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha Ha Tonka)

Mark Twain Lake

Best Lake for Everyday Fishing Location: Twenty-eight Miles Southwest of Hannibal, Northeast Missouri Size: 18,600 acres

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nationwide. How come? “You can pretty much always count on catching something,” says Dennis Gill, owner of Timber Ridge Resort on the lake. “You very rarely get skunked. You may not catch the large crappie of southern lakes, but people have told me it’s the most prolific fishing lake in the Midwest.”

The lake is known for bass tournaments, as well as fishing for catfish and other species. The area’s state park has plenty of camping facilities, and there are abundant resorts and tourist-y places nearby (Hit the Rustic Oak Cabin or the Junction for dining and night life.) If you’re not fishing, come here in January for bald-eagle sightings near Cannon Dam, which celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary in September.

Learn More: mostateparks.com (click Places to Go to find Mark Twain Lake State Park); visitmarktwainlake.org, 573-565-2228

Lake Taneycomo

Best Lake for Trout Fishing (and Nearby Urban Conveniences) Location: Near Branson, Southwest Missouri Size: 2,080 acres

When people think trout fishing in Missouri, they often think of state parks like Roaring River, Bennett Spring, and Montauk—places where hordes of anglers arrive

each March for trout season. But Lake Taneycomo— formed when the White River was dammed in 1913—is the best Missouri lake for catching trout. “This is one of the best rivers—well, lakes—for any kind of fishing for trout,” says Carolyn Parker. She happens to be partial to fly-fishing; she’s been fly-fishing on Lake Taneycomo since the mid-1960s and owns a guide service there, River Run Outfitters.

“You can go out in a day, many days, and catch your limit in an hour,” Carolyn explains. “It gets to be where it’s not the catching, it’s the fun of catching and releasing.” Lake Taneycomo is a great lake to get kids started fishing, she says.

Nearby, a small community called Branson has developed something of a reputation for tourist activities.

The Lake Taneycomo waterfront is now full of diverse entertainment choices located in Branson’s historic center and in Branson Landing, a $420 million mixeduse retail district. (This June, the Landing will host Midwestern tryouts for Stupid Pet Tricks and Stupid Human Tricks, as seen on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman).

Between department stores, restaurants, tying flies, and getting out in the water, Lake Taneycomo has something for everyone in the family.

Learn More: explorebranson.com, 800-296-0463; riverrunoutfitters.com, 877-699-3474; ozarkanglers.com

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Best Lake for Muskie Highway 54 Size: 7,820 acres

Muskie is not a native species of Missouri fish, but having been introduced into Pomme de Terre Lake as well as Fellows Lake and three other Missouri bodies of water, “they do very well here,” says Missouri Department of Conservation spokesperson Francis Skalicky. Pomme de Terre is the largest muskie lake by far, and the area boasts a muskie fishing-guide service and a chapter of Muskies, Inc., the national muskie fan club, which proudly declares Pomme de Terre the best lake for muskie “in the Midwest.” A marina, boat ramps, and camping facilities are available.

Learn More: mostateparks.com (click Places to Go to find Pomme de Terre State Park), 417-852-4291; pommemuskieguideservice.com; missourimuskies.org

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against the wind and get a pretty good distance to haul a sailboat. You don’t have to tack back and forth all the same time.” Sounds like a reason to set course for Stockton Lake, full speed ahead.

Learn More: stocktonyachtclub.com; stocktonlake.com, 417-276-5161

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Lake Pomme de Terre

Best Lake for History Buffs (and Catfish) Location: Central Ozarks, West of Warsaw Size: 56,000 acres

This lake is the one ornamented by a ’70s-modern visitors center that resembles a flying saucer. Perched on a bluff, it has a stunning view of the Truman reservoir and dam and a wealth of natural-history exhibits. Just a few steps away, the historic Hooper House and Farm, the Elmore Cabin, and the new Concord Schoolhouse offer a trip back in time to farm life, circa 1845. (It’s like a veritable Little House on the Prairie setup, Ozark style; check out Heritage Days the third week of October for the most

Stockton Lake Best Lake for Sailing

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Size: 24,900 acres

In a landlocked state, it’s unusual to find a yacht club, but Stockton Lake boasts one. Sailing magazine even calls this lake one of the 10 best sailing lakes in the country.

What makes it such a great place to sail? Dave Snider, a meteorologist at KYTV in Springfield, cites a perfect sweet spot created by the wind and the terrain. This vast lake is located close to the northwestern edge of the Ozark Plateau, where rugged hills give way to the Great Plains.

The topography allows southeasterly winds to pick up speed. “It gets pretty gusty north of Springfield,” Dave explains. “You know, Stockton Lake has an interesting shape, like an inverted V, so with our predominant winds coming out of the southeast most of the time, it gives a pretty good run north, and then they can tack back

Stockton Lake

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a mysterious, beautiful experience. Accolades for Bonne Terre have poured in over the years; the Goergenses count fans including Jacques Cousteau and the editors of National Geographic Adventure—not counting the thousands of visitors who put the mine on their agenda each year.

Learn More: 2dive.com

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fun.) Walking trails, camping, and other amenities are available here. Meanwhile, Truman Lake has long been known for its catfish, some of them giant ones. Park ranger Rusty Callister says it’s a good catfish lake, sporting three species: white catfish, blue catfish, and flathead.

Each July is spawning time, when anglers find them swimming in the shallows.

Learn More: Harry S. Truman Visitor Center, 660-438-2216 (March 15 to October 15); U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Office, 660-438-7317

Best Lake for Golfing with Lake Views Location: Clay County, metro Kansas City

Bull Shoals Lake Best Lake for Chilling Out (and Scuba-Diving)

Location: Central Ozarks, Missouri-Arkansas line Size: 45,150 acres

“Oh my,” says Jabet Wade, when asked to explain why Bull Shoals Lake is great. Jabet’s family has owned Ozark County’s Pontiac Cove Marina (417-679-3676) for decades, plenty of time to list the reasons why theirs is the best lake for simple relaxation: “The water is clear and clean, and the area is quiet,” she says. Bull Shoals has a well-established reputation as a haven for scuba divers, including divers who perform in a yearly summer spearfishing tournament. The rest of the time, plenty of anglers chase after bass, crappie, and the occasional catfish. Why so bucolic? The lake’s flood levels are prone to unusual fluctuation, so “you don’t have all the development right along the water.” Jabet explains: “You can do everything here that you can do at other lakes … you can have a home with a nice lake view; it’s just set back from the water.” It’s that relaxed, hideaway aspect of Bull Shoals that Jabet says is attracting more newbies looking to get away from the crowds at other lakes, not to mention the out-of-state fans who love Bull Shoals so much that they spend their summers on the road, five hours each way, to get to their favorite waters.

Learn More: bullshoalslake.org, 417-273-4020

Bonne Terre Mine Underground Lake

Best Lake for Wonder Below the Earth Location: St. Francois County, Eastern Missouri Size: 1 billion gallons

Doug and Cathy Goergens own a St. Louis-area dive shop along with a place that’s unique on earth: Bonne Terre Mine (888-843-3483). From 1864 to 1961, workers toiled there, extracting lead ore with pick and shovel. Then Bonne Terre flooded. The result was a billion-gallon underground lakescape that proved to be ideal for scuba divers seeking

Size: 7,200 acres

True, other Missouri lakes have many signature courses.

But look for one whose identity is tied up with golf, and you’ll find Smithville Lake. There, Paradise Pointe Golf Complex offers a pair of 18-hole public courses, dubbed the Outlaw and the Posse, plus a 4-hole “academy course.”

All three courses offer stunning views of the lake and surrounding unspoiled habitats. “Our signature hole with the best view has always been Number 10 on the Outlaw,” says Eddie Hall, general manager. “It goes out into the water.” Bonus: Smithville Lake is surrounded by state parkland and offers camping, hiking, biking, and horseback-riding opportunities.

Learn More: paradisepointegolf.com, 816-532-4100; www. nwk.usace.army.mil/sm/

Finger Lakes

Best Lakes for Off-Road Excitement Location: Mid-Missouri (near Columbia) Size: 1.5-mile corridor of water

With more than seventy miles of trails for ATV and offroad motorbikes, Finger Lakes State Park is an excellent area for off-roading with four-wheelers and dirt bikes, as well as camping. It’s also pretty lakey. A mile-and-ahalf “corridor” of water—created in the ’70s when a strip-mining operation was reclaimed, hence the park’s name—allows for swimming, canoeing, and fishing. The Rocky Fork Conservation Area, connected to the park, also features a lake.

Learn More: mostateparks.com (click Places to Go to find Finger Lakes State Park), 573-443-5315

Fellows Lake

Best Lake for Picnics and Kites Location: Ten miles north of Springfield, Southwest Missouri Size: 820 Acres

Located just north of Springfield, Fellows Lake is anything but overcrowded: perfect for some easy-to-plan family time.

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North of the lake, pavilions and a grassy space are known as “the place where folks fly kites.” You can’t swim here (Springfield gets part of its drinking water from the lake), but windsurfing is allowed as long as there is minimal body contact with the water. There is a marina, a couple of boat docks (for low-horsepower craft), and it’s getting to be known as a great spot for muskie. In the fall, you can hunt waterfowl near the southern branch of the lake.

More Info: City Utilities of Springfield, 417-831-8881; Missouri Department of Conservation, 417-895-6880

Wappapello Lake

Best Lake for Horseback Riding and More Location: Ozark Foothills of Southeast Missouri Size: 1,854 acres

Location, location, location. With twenty-one miles of trail, Lake Wappapello State Park offers Missourians ample opportunities for hiking and all-terrain biking, but the equestrian pursuits are the real reason to come here, says John Roth, president of the Ozarks Trail

Association. Camping and cabins are available, and the lake has plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating. Meanwhile—this is where it gets really good—the nearby Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail loops through the state park in an area specifically intended for horseback-riding. The Ozark Trail runs north to Sam A. Baker State Park, where you can find equestrian camping facilities (a veterinarian and a farmand-home supplier are also nearby). Those thirty miles contain a variety of habitats from mountain ranges to lakeshore, writes expert Steve Henry of Menasha Ridge Press on trails.com.

Learn More: ozarktrail.com/planner, 573-436-0540; motrailblazing.com (click Ozark Trail, then Wappapello Section to find equestrian resources); mostateparks.com (click Places to Go to find the park)

Swan Lake

Best Lake for Bird-Watching Location: South of Chillicothe, Northern Missouri

Fully 241 bird species have been documented over the years at Swan Lake, which sits at the center of a national wildlife refuge created in 1937 to protect duck and goose migration. That abundant history helps explain why this lake is listed among the top bird-watching sites in the state, per the Missouri Department of Conservation. This time of year, sightings of great blue herons, red-tailed hawks, wood ducks, turkey vultures, and many others are rated “abundant” or “common” by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. You’re likely to see these species if you visit, says John Benson, the FWS officer on duty at Swan Lake.

Learn More: fws.gov/midwest/swanlake/, 660-856-3323

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Clearwater Lake Best Lake for Clear Shoreline

Location: Four Miles West of Piedmont, Southeast Missouri Size: 1,630 acres

Originally created for flood control, Clearwater Lake is now a major tourist destination for folks in southeast Missouri and nearby. Only three marinas (and no private docks) garland this lake’s shoreline, meaning boaters get unobstructed views of unspoiled nature—park ranger Doug Stilts cites a couple of great-looking bluffs on the shoreline. Bonus: Boaters can go ashore most anywhere they like. What’s not to like about that?

Learn More: Clearwater Lake Association, clearwaterlake. org; U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 573-223-7777

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Best Lake for Hiking and Mountain Biking Location: Iron County, Southeast Missouri

Location: Four Miles West of Lee’s Summit, Metro

Size: 440 acres

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A distinguished sportsman with the American Hiking Society, Ed Talone, was recently quoted in the Ozark Trail Association newsletter with this endorsement of Missouri’s 550-mile Ozark Trail: “I’ve hiked more than forty thousand miles. I’ve been on every National Scenic Trail. I’ve been on trails all over the country. The Ozark Trail takes a secondseat to none of them.” Who could disagree? John Roth, OTA president, cites Council Bluffs Lake in Iron County as Ozark Trail’s best lake destination for hikers and mountain-bikers.

“You can do an eleven-mile loop right on the lake,” he says.

“For fall, it’s a great hike when the colors start to change.”

John adds that mountain-biking is popular year-round.

Learn More: ozarktrail.com/planner, 573-436-0540; Council Bluffs Recreation Area 573-438-5427

Size: 930 acres

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Located in the southern part of metro Kansas City, Longview Lake is only thirty minutes from the heart of town. This little pocket of watery nature is a fantastic spot for boating, water-skiing, riding personal watercraft, and pontoon boats, and includes a marina, plus you can fish for bluegill, carp, channel cat, largemouth bass, walleye, and crappie.

Meanwhile, the Jackson County Parks Department hosts community events here, says spokesman Jeph BurroughsScanlon, including the don’t-miss holiday-lights extravaganza, Christmas in the Park, and a summer festival.

Learn More: jacksongov.org (click Recreation), 816-503-4800

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SHAK ESPEARE: LIVE AND FREE IN THE PARK

Trees rise above the actors, and grass serves as the theatre floor at Shakespeare in the Park.

Men in tights duel, while women dressed as queens watch against a set that takes audiences back to Elizabethan England.

Festival-goers in Kansas City and St. Louis can look forward to the great playwright’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, as both venues present his only domestic comedy this summer. Shakespeare Festival St. Louis describes the play “as feminine wisdom triumphing over jealous husbands, confused lovers, and one corpulent knight.”

Bring your blankets and a picnic basket full of snacks. The setting is casual, people are friendly, and everyone is there for the love of summer nights and Shakespeare.

Both festivals highlight local professional actors, since auditions are held in each city.

“Absorb the words of the greatest poet in the English language through the magic of a theatre experience like no other,” Marilyn Spirt, managing director in St. Louis, says.

Performers, such as jugglers, clowns, and puppeteers, entertain the waiting crowds before the main performance. Both venues offer lectures about Shakespeare and his works. Short plays, such as St. Louis’s

Windsor Live!, introduce the main play’s characters and plot line.

One of the best parts is the location. In Kansas City, the merry wives will be playing their pranks in Southmoreland Park, and in St. Louis, Forest Park is home to Shakespeare’s Glen, with recent renovations to fix the mud problem of past years.

Although the performances are free, goodwill donations are accepted at the gates. You can also rent chairs or bring your own seating. Food, drink, and souvenirs are available, and proceeds keep the festival free.

Visit www.shakespearefestivalstlouis.org or www.kcshakes.org or call 314-531-9800 or

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COURTESY OF J. DAVID LEVY

816-531-7728 for more information. Shakespeare Festival St. Louis will run from May 20 to June 14 (dark on Tuesdays), pre-show at 6:30 PM and main show at 8. Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Kansas City will run from June 16 to July 5 (check web site for dark dates); gates open at 6 PM PM, main show at 8. —Margo L. Dill

MAPLEWOOD BARN COMMUNITY THEATRE: AN ACTOR’S VIEW

An actor’s view from the stage of Maplewood Barn Community Theatre can be diverse and distracting. During rehearsals, deer or wood-

chucks may appear from the edges of the Nifong Park woods in southern Columbia. During performances, dozens to hundreds of people sit in the meadow, relaxing in lawn chairs, picnicking on blankets, sipping cool beverages, and enjoying the summer evening—and, the cast fervently hopes, enjoying the show.

“The Barn” has been part of mid-Missouri summertime since 1972. It is Columbia and the region’s oldest community theatre.

Performing there since 1989, I have been one of the amateur “thespians” from all segments of society. There is a magic in doing theatre in the open air as the Greeks, Romans, even Shakespeare intended. It’s also

much better than summer reruns on TV. Located in a City of Columbia park, Maplewood was originally the family home of a pioneer physician. The Boone County Historical Society maintains a museum, historic village, and Dr. Nifong’s home.

Audiences like to come early and walk the grounds and woods. Children romp and chatter with the farm animals kept in a small barn just uphill of the stage. Maplewood casts are accustomed to having their best lines punctuated by the squeal of hungry piglets or the bleating of goats.

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landmark by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The lofts and hay ricks of this larger barn have been converted into Maplewood’s backstage. Audiences are welcome to tour the barn interior after shows and are welcomed inside when bad weather interrupts performances. Usually the show goes on, finishing inside the barn itself.

After twenty summers, I continue to look forward to acting and directing Maplewood shows. My wife laughs when someone stops me in the grocery store or while pumping gas to inquire: “Didn’t I see you in … at Maplewood?” Our casts are unpaid volunteers and range in age from children to retirees, depending on the show. Some have theatre training and some do not. We like to think the quality of our performances keeps audiences coming back every summer.

Maplewood’s season runs mid-May to early September. Performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, beginning at 8 PM. This season, its thirty-sixth, Maplewood features the whimsical comedy Harvey, May 15-31; the zany musical Little Shop of Horrors, June

12-28; Shakespeare’s controversial Taming of the Shrew, July 17-August 2; and Missouri playwright Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, August 21 to September 6.

Visit mbct.missouri.org for more information.

Reservations are not required. —Byron Scott

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS: THE BRANSON ORIGINAL

A log cabin bursts into flames, lighting up the starry Ozark sky. Gunshots ring out. Horses pound across the dirt stage. A “horseless carriage” putt-putts through the folks gathered for a square dance. Actors ad-lib, drawing laughter from the audience.

The nightly outdoor drama at the Old Mill Theatre is live—and lots of fun.

The drama is based on the bestselling book, The Shepherd of the Hills, by Harold Bell Wright, which was published in 1907 and triggered the beginning of tourism to what was then an isolated, little-known part of the country.

Wright first wandered into the Ozark hills around Branson in 1896. He was so taken by

the area and the people, he returned the next seven summers, gathering notes for a book.

The resulting story of the struggles, triumphs, and unwavering faith of the Ozark hill people was The Shepherd of Hills, which outsold the works of Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, and other notable writers, and was required reading in Missouri schools for many years.

The book was translated into seven languages and was made into a motion picture four times, the most famous of which starred John Wayne in his first Technicolor film in 1942.

Wright would surely be shocked and amazed if he could see Branson today, and he would be pleased by the nightly crowds still enjoying his story of the people he met in the Ozarks.

The heart of the Shepherd of the Hills complex is the original homestead of John and Anna Ross, who were the inspiration for the book’s characters of Old Matt and Aunt Mollie Matthews. Old Matt’s Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Live dramatizations of the book began at the homestead in the 1920s. In 1960, the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre

COURTESY OF MICHAEL SCOTT

MAPLEWOOD BARN COMMUNITY THEATRE, COLUMBIA

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opened to a sold-out crowd. Today, the outdoor amphitheatre at the site of Old Matt’s gristmill has evolved from 435 folding chairs to 2,000 comfortable seats and a state-ofthe-art sound system. The performance is live, with each actor wearing a tiny wireless microphone and speaking his or her lines, often ad-libbing to laughter. During intermission, the audience is invited to join the cast for square dancing.

More than eighty Ozarkians perform in the play. The production includes forty horses, five mules, a donkey, a flock of sheep, a 1908 DeWitt automobile, several buggies and wagons, and thirty pistols and shotguns. The set is the size of a football field and is enhanced by the natural environment, with tree frogs and crickets humming in the surrounding woods.

Today, 102 years after the publication of The Shepherd of the Hills, thousands of people are still reading the book and making the pilgrimage to the homestead.

Visit www.oldmatt.com or call 800-6536288 or 417-334-4191 for more information.

—Barbara Gibbs Ostmann

STARLIGHT THEATRE: BEYOND BROADWAY

It's June 30, opening week of Kansas City's Starlight Theatre. Skies are clear, and the temperature is downright perfect. Across the city, ticket holders anticipate an entertaining evening under the stars. Many marked their calendars months ago; others decided to come at the last minute. All anticipate a night of Kansas City tradition that delivers what it promises.

The 8:30 PM show time (some shows start at 8) gives theatregoers a chance to grab a quick bite before driving to the city's east side.

Some season ticket holders arrive several hours early and head to the Helzberg Diamonds VIP Club to dine inside or alfresco.

Adding to backstage flurry, Starlight ambassadors lead tours before most productions. They recount Starlight’s history and give a thirtyminute, behind-the-scenes glimpse of theatre life. Near the north entrance at Spotlight Stage, local dancers and vocalists perform.

By 7:30, the theatre starts to fill. Lines form at concession stands to buy kettle corn and frozen lemonade. Other ticket holders, binoculars

in hand, make a beeline to locate their seats before the crowd of almost eight thousand spills in. From the producer’s circle and box seats to the economical and popular terrace section, there's not a bad seat in the house.

The crowd rises for the Star Spangled Banner.

As the last note fades and people settle in, the orchestra readies itself. Stage lights come up.

Another season begins.

Since 1951, Kansas City's Starlight Theatre has pleased audiences summer after summer.

Originally, the season included ten productions from operettas to musical comedies. Over the years, actors such as Carol Burnett, Tony Randall, Bernadette Peters, and director and choreographer Tommy Tune have graced the stage, along with top local talent. Now, five Broadway-style shows, including self-produced and national tours, are scheduled annually.

This year’s lineup includes Legally Blonde The Musical, Anything Goes, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chicago, and Mamma Mia! In 2000, Starlight’s $10.5 million, climatecontrolled stage debuted. From 2005 to 2007, three phases of renovations added numerous

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backstage amenities plus upscale dining, concession stands, the Ovation gift store, airconditioned restrooms, and wider seats with cup holders. The new North Pavilions and lawn festival area allow for additional stages and booths during concerts and special events.

Visit www.kcstarlight.com for more information. —Elizabeth Hey

THE MUNY: AMERICA’S LARGEST AND OLDEST OUTDOOR THEATRE

The buzz of theatre patrons fills the air as families, friends, and couples make their way into The Muny on the north side of Forest Park on a St. Louis summer night. These excited audiences will see beloved favorites this year, such as Annie, The Music Man, or Meet Me In St. Louis, full of Broadway actors and local talent, young and old. As they find their way to their seats, planes fly overhead, crickets chirp, and the huge Muny fans circulate the hot, humid air. When the orchestra hits the opening notes just before the curtain opens at 8:15 PM, the

fans wind down, and the audience quiets, ready to enjoy a theatre favorite.

Larry Pry, assistant director of marketing, believes there are many reasons to enjoy an evening at America’s largest and oldest outdoor theatre. “One of the best reasons is it is still very affordable, and it’s a way to take an in-town vacation day,” he says. “Spend the day at the park and the evening at the theatre.”

While the orchestra tunes up and the scent of buttered popcorn drifts through the air, audiences may hear thunder boom and feel a few sprinkles of rain. But that’s just part of The Muny experience. Performers have been known to work Mother Nature into the script with ad-libbing about a leaky roof. Even when it’s raining, true Muny lovers pack their ponchos or umbrellas, hang out on the ramps under the protection of the roof, and wait for the clouds to clear.

Dressing up is not a requirement to attend a show. Patrons wear shorts, sneakers, sundresses, and sandals because Missouri summer nights can be steamy!

With more than ninety years of perfor-

mances, The Muny has a long, rich history.

The first show was the opera Aida in 1917.

But The Muny of today really began with the 1919 season, when tickets to Robin Hood were sold for twenty-five cents to a dollar. Some of the seats were free, a tradition continued today that has patrons lining up in back of the theatre as early as 5 PM for the most popular shows. Gates for the free seats open at 7.

Many people picnic in Forest Park before the show or bring small coolers to fit under their seats. Refreshments and souvenirs are also available.

Famous stars have graced the stage from Phyllis Diller playing the Wicked Witch of the West to Jack Wagner as Danny in Grease.

Legends such as Carol Burnett, Rock Hudson, and Bob Hope have also performed on the St. Louis stage. Audiences have enjoyed Peter Pan soaring through the air, a helicopter flying over them during Miss Saigon, and of course, the Wicked Witch of the West melting. At The Muny, anything can happen!

Visit www.muny.org or call 314-361-1900 for more information. —Margo L. Dill

COURTESY OF STARLIGHT THEATRE; COURTESY OF THE MUNY

STARLIGHT THEATRE, KANSAS CITY

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A L����� T������� Mexico Parks are a treasure little known outside of the local area.There are 475 acres of open space, playgrounds, lakes, and sports facilities for a town of 11,320 people.

The parks host numerous facilities including a 22,000 square foot YMCA, 11 acre museum complex, and an Early Childhood Therapy School. Amazingly almost all of this land has been donated over the years. The fact that all but 35 acres of park land has been donated speaks volumes about the community.

The crown jewel is a three-park complex spanning 260 acres in south central Mexico. Teal Lake Park anchors this area on the east side with its 84-acre public fishing lake. The 65-acre Lakeview Park on the west end has a 25-acre public fishing lake, small public campground, and playgrounds. Green Estate Park with a 1.5 mile trail meandering through 90 acres of manicured open space surrounded by estate homes is in the middle. This campus gives Mexico a patrician air without compromising the hometown hospitality that visitors love.

Partnerships are critical to recreation opportunities throughout the community. Recreation is supported by many groups and organizations working together. In addition to two golf courses, Optimists youth sports, City Parks Programs, and YMCA programs, there is a new 4-H Youth Center facility and the Presser Performing Arts Center. Fairs and activities abound throughout the year including the Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant, the Walk Back in Time, the Young at Arts Festival, and live Park Concerts every Tuesday night in the summer.

Wine Tasting and Art Show May 30, 2009 Audrain County Historical Society Museum Complex, 501 S. Muldrow Admission Charged The 2nd Annual Wine Tasting and Art Show will be held at the Audrain County Historical Society Museum Complex.

Enjoy the Art Show from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and enjoy wine tasting and a live blues band from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Art Show will remain open for viewing until 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a relaxing time at the complex with art, wine and live music. Art Show: $5 per person; Wine Tasting and Art Show: $15 per person

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Mď?Ľď?¸ď?Šď?Łď?Ż Aď?Łď?´ď?Šď?śď?Šď?´ď?Šď?Ľď?ł Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant June 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6, 2009 Missouri Military Academy 204 Grand Avenue The Miss Missouri Pageant includes three nights of preliminary competition that leads up to the crowning of Miss Missouri 2009. The preliminary competition will be held Wed., Thurs., and Fri. nights with 29 contestants competing in evening gown and talent. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will include the Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Pageant, along with the Miss Missouri swimsuit competition. Finals for Miss Missouri will be held Saturday, along with a parade for contestants and their â&#x20AC;&#x153;little sisters.â&#x20AC;?

The new Miss Missouri will compete in the Miss America Pageant in 2010. Miss America is the largest competitive scholarship organization for young women. Tickets available at the Mexico Chamber of Commerce, 573-581-2765.

Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Pageant June 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5, 2009 Presser Performing Arts Center and Missouri Military Academy 900 S. Jefferson and 204 Grand Avenue Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen features 15 young women competing for the title. Among its initiatives, Miss Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outstanding Teen will host a national competition intended to encourage and reward the talent, communication skills, community service, and academic achievement of girls between 13 and 17 years of age.

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Drive Trucks. The drivers compete in exciting Saturday evening performances. Alcohol is not allowed on the grounds.

Brick City BBQ, Blues and Cruise June 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20, 2009, Little Dixie Shrine Park, Highway J Admission Charged Sanctioned event held in conjunction with the Kansas City BBQ Society featuring a Blues Band, Car Show and a Kids Que. The Blues Band plays Friday evening in the beer garden. The Kids Que will be held on Saturday with free admission. Preregistration for the Kids Que is necessary. The Car Show will be held on Saturday with an available area for a swap meet (rental space is available). Contact Jon Oliver for event information at 573-581-9001 or 573-581-9008 (fax).

Agri-Fest 2009 July 10 - 11, 2009 Audrain County 4-H Fairgrounds, Hwy D Admission Charged The 2nd Annual Agri-Fest will be held at the Audrain County 4-H Fairgrounds providing a wide range of activities. A rodeo, carnival, and other family fun activities will be held on the grounds throughout the two day event. Come out and enjoy Wine 101, activities and games for all ages along with various booths and food vendors.

Prairie Pine Quilt Guild Quilt Show June 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6, 2009 St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 1000 Dorcas Street Admission: $5 Quilt Show, $10 Luncheon, $10 High Tea More than 110 beautiful quilts and quilted items. The times will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be exhibits showing hand and machine appliquĂŠ, hand and machine piecing and hand and machine quilting. Tickets are available at Mexico Sewing Center, 573-581-2047.

6th Annual Mid-Missouri Shop Hop June 11-12, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

June 13, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: Passport necessary to be eligible for prizes.

Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shops Include: Sticky Wicket Mexico Sewing Center 104 N. Jefferson 123 W. Monroe stickywicketquilt.com mexicosewingcenter.com Homestead Hearth 105 N. Coal homesteadhearth.com Take a road trip and Shop Hop from eight different quilt stores throughout Mid-Missouri. Pick up your passport at any of the shops and have it validated at each shop that you hop too. Turn in your validated passport at any of the shops to be entered in the grand prize drawing. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to pick up your free block pattern at each shop. For a complete listing of Shop Hop participants go to any of the above web sites.

Mexico Young Farmers Annual Truck & Tractor Pull June 13, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30 p.m.

Audrain County 4-H Fairgrounds, Highway D Admission: $5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $10 (Free â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ages 5 and under) This event has become one of the largest pulls in Missouri with a family friendly environment. The pull is all about power-hungry pulling trucks and tractors as they battle it out at the Mexico Young Farmers Annual Truck and Tractor Pull. This event stars some of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best drivers and their ground-pounding machines - Pro Stocks, Super Stocks, Modified, and Alcohol Tractors as well as Diesel and Gas Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel

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Perry Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar-B-Que in Warrensburg serves this famous Combo Sandwich.

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Barbecue

BBQ, Bar-B-Q

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Show-Me Flavor > Barbecue

Perry Foster

Eating barbecue Ain’t Pretty.

It’s Just good.

Perry Foster’s Bar-B-que Warrensburg Specialty: combo Sandwich 660-429-6077 Lutz’s BBQ Jefferson City Specialty: homemade chips 573-353-4490

Rachel Nelson; courtesy of Lutz's bbq

The credit card machine kept disconnecting. I didn’t have cash, or my checkbook. “No problem,” said Perry Foster. “Mail me a check.” Perry Foster’s Bar-B-Que embodies all that is good about humankind: Trust, harmony, and world peace. Oh, and taste. My lunch was a combo sandwich, generously endowed with smoked ham, brisket, chicken, and burnt ends slathered with sauce, accompanied by a steering wheel-sized platter of homemade seasoned French fries.

Perry and his cook laughed when I approached the sandwich with a knife and fork. “Your hands! Use your hands,” the cook coached me.

“Eating barbecue ain’t pretty. It’s just good.”

Good? No, great.

A great barbecue joint goes beyond great food. Several hundred photos adorn the walls of Perry Foster’s on the south side of Warrensburg, at the turnoff to Whiteman Air Force Base. Among visages of Kansas City Chiefs, cheerleaders, and Hank Williams Jr., Perry pointed to his favorite picture. “That’s the commander of Whiteman,” he said, “flanked by the two top generals in the Russian air force.” All three were smiling. When the Russian generals reported the highlights of their American experience, their favorite stop was Perry’s.

World peace.

I sat back down and finished exactly half my sandwich. Perry wrapped the rest, including the French fries, which I devoured the next day when I got home. But first, I sent him a check.

Trust.

I trust my nose and followed it recently to the Missouri State Championship barbecue fest in downtown Columbia. The contest itself is an olfactory tease, since the Kansas City Barbecue Society rules forbid onlookers from sampling contestants’ fare. No problem. I took a side street to find both sides lined with vendors with barbecue smokers the size of steam engines.

As I picked off a free sample from Lutz’s BBQ, a Jefferson City favorite, I reflected on the most important ingredient in the perfect barbecue joint: flavor. Sure, the meat and fixin’s must pass the taste test, but if you don’t smell smoke and sense the sweat, grime, and the pyrotechnic skills of the chef, you’re probably standing too close to a microwave oven.

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Barbecue is a way of life. It’s the foundation of our culture and will single-handedly see us through tough economic times. Somewhere, there should be a mutual fund specializing in barbecue-related industries: sauces, grills, utensils, clothing, and tailgating. Barbecue is the perfect marriage of sloppy and civil. It distinguishes humans from sharks.

If Las Vegas held a beauty pageant for words, barbecue would not win. The word can be spelled more ways than any other word in the English language. It’s imprecise. It’s messy and impolitic—the product of smoke-filled back rooms. Yet more ballads have been crooned to barbeque than to all the Miss Americas combined.

I still remember my first bar-b-q. Miles outside of Jeff City, on a curvy, scary road that led to the Lake of the Ozarks, the sweet smoke smell of burnt hickory permeated the rock walls of Alta Vista Barbecue.

No longer smoking, it was nothing fancy. And to this day, I dismiss any barbecue restaurant that looks too tidy. That's why folks flock to the rugged ambience of the world-famous Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque in Kansas City. Perry Foster suggests a couple other joints as well, near Swope Parkway: Big T’s BarBq and LC’s, right across from one another.

Rustic spots dot the landscape. Bates City Bar-B-Q can raise a sweat on your brow. Biffle’s Smoke House Barbeque in Concordia will smoke your clothes on contact. When the wind is blowing right, I can smell the smoker from Sutton’s—now called J.R. Barton’s Southern Kitchen & BBQ—just down the street from my house.

As the blue heron flies, it’s more than four thousand miles from my house to Bodean’s in London. Finding good barbecue in Britain is nearly as frustrating as finding a British Bobby in Braymer. But London has at least one world-class barbecue restaurant, and its roots are Missouri.

(The concept has been so successful that Bodean’s now boasts five London locations.) Bodean’s is a whole lot of Kansas City packed into a Soho storefront. The owners even broadcast Chiefs football.

Not long ago, Bodean’s hosted a dozen literary giants. Well, they were travel writers. I offered them food for thought. “A dozen years earlier, a London newspaper surveyed its readers, asking one question: Who is your favorite American? The top four vote getters were Mark Twain, Jesse James, Harry Truman, and Mickey Mouse. All Missourians.” OK, I lied to them. Give ’em Hell Harry wasn’t in the top four, but giving these writers a taste of Harry’s hometown barbecue convinced them that Missouri should be on their travel itineraries.

Where would I send them? That’s a tough order. Counting back yards, there are more than two million barbecue spots in Missouri.

Who has the best? Everybody. Just ask them and savor their responses, one at a time. Each is different. Each has a story to tell. Andy’s Hickory Pit Barbeque in Eldon started as a street vendor. Kehde’s Barbeque and Catering in Sedalia seats customers in a restored Katy railroad car. Chuck Wagon just outside Warsaw claims they have the “best ribs you ever had.” Johnny’s Smoke Stak in Rolla has burned down at least twice but has reopened each time.

Yes, barbecue is dangerous business and a dirty endeavor. Few souls eat barbecue after church, in their Sunday finest. Still, it can be a religious experience.

Arthur bryant’s barbeque kansas City Specialty: Beef Sandwich 913-788-7500 Biffle’s Smoke House Barbeque Concordia Specialty: spare ribs 660-463-7232

Kehde’s barbeque and catering Sedalia Specialty: brisket & BBQ Chicken 660-826-2267

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The Hickory Log Dexter Specialty: Ribs 573-624-4950

On a back road in the Bootheel, I had a barbecue epiphany. Just outside Puxico, at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge welcome center, a crowd had assembled to discuss agritourism. When it was my turn to speak, I tried to flatter the locals. “When folks talk about barbecue, they mention Kansas City,” I offered. “But I know where to find the best barbecue in Missouri. It’s right here in Stoddard County, down the road in Dexter.” As soon as I mentioned two of my longtime favorite southeast Missouri barbecue stops—The Hickory Log and Dexter Bar-B-Que—folks started squirming and shaking their heads, flailing their arms, and shouting “Strawberry’s!” I was puzzled, not knowing what strawberries had to do with barbecue. The crowd kept chanting, “Strawberry’s ... Strawberry’s.”

I bit. “Strawberries?”

“In Holcomb ... in Holcomb,” they chanted. Thus, I discovered a new favorite barbecue joint in the tiny Dunklin County town of Holcomb. Dunklin is Missouri’s tallest county, standing almost fortyfour miles from its sole to its crown. It’s shaped like the left side of an hourglass and stuffed mostly with cotton. Near the tiny waistline of this corseted county sits Holcomb. And Strawberry’s.

Indeed, the slabs at Strawberry’s are so tender, the meat falls off the bone from the vibrations of your voice. The sauce stands up to any Kansas City masterpiece, and if you want dry ribs Memphis style, Strawberry’s rivals the legendary Rendezvous, a block from Beale Street.

Not long after my first visit to Strawberry’s, Gourmet Magazine contacted the Missouri Division of Tourism. They wanted Missouri to shove a favorite local dish under the noses of hundreds of food writers at Gourmet’s international food show in Los Angeles. The magazine offered us a deal our media buyer said we couldn’t refuse. I agreed, seeing the value in our promotion, but only if we sent barbecue—not just any barbecue, but true representatives of Missouri, prepared with no shortcuts.

Strawberry’s topped my list. Our crew recruited Gates Bar-B-Q, Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbeque, Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, and half a dozen other smokin’ savants. We packed a hundred slabs of ribs into dry ice for the trip west. When the smoke cleared at L.A.’s Staples Center, Missouri ribs stole the show. Many attendees had never tasted barbecue before, and word traveled like a wild mesquite fire through the crowd. Lines of barbecue seekers snaked out the arena and around the block.

Johnny’s Smoke Stak rolla Specialty: Ribs & Brisket 573-364-4838

Dexter Bar-B-Que Dexter Specialty: ribs & brisket 573-624-8810

Gates Bar-B-Q Kansas City Specialty: Ribs & BBQ BEans 816-923-0900

Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue Kansas City Specialty: Crown Prime Beef Ribs 816-942-9141

courtesy of the hickory log; courtesy of Johnny's smoke stak; courtesy of Dexter Barbecue; courtesy of Gates bar-b-q; courtesy of Fiorella's jack staCk barbeque

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The center-cut pork steak dinner is the house specialty at Strawberry’s, owned

by Jerry “Straw” Holsten and his wife, Sheila, in Holcomb.

courtesy of rural missouri/bob mceowen

In an informal survey, only a half slab of them had ever heard of a pork steak. Funny thing, pork steaks. Missourians take for granted that the world enjoys them, but outside of a circle of states bordering Missouri, nobody knows what they are. Some people might respond if you said “sliced pork butt.” But why call them that? They’re pork steaks.

Like pork steaks, barbecue is a regional specialty. Everybody south of the Mason-Dixon line believes they have the best barbecue.

Carolina. Georgia. Tennessee. Texans, bless ’em, are no different, just more obnoxious about it. They think they originated barbecue.

Let ’Em Think What They Want.

I Know What Gourmets Know: eat MO barbecue.

More Recomendations Andy's hickory pit barbeque Eldon Specialty: ribs & smoked prime rib 573-392-4099

chuck wagon warsaw Specialty: Ribs & Burnt ends 660-438-2503

Bates City Bar-b-q Bates City Specialty: French fries 816-625-4961

J.R. Barton's Southern Kitchen and BBQ Columbia Specialty: BBQ Ribs 573-874-1227

Big T’s BarBq kansas City Specialty: Ribs 816-923-2278 816-767-0905

LC’s kansas City Specialty: beef sandwich & burnt ends 816-923-4484

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Cape Girardeau Close to perfect > Elegant simplicity blends with what co-owner Jerri Wyman calls “Bohemian chic” to describe the ambience and cuisine of Mollie’s.

Located on Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau, Mollie’s Café and Bar offers upscale continental cuisine expertly crafted by her husband and partner, John Wyman. A pound of mussels, steamed in garlic and onion white wine sauce with just a touch of saffron Dijon cream and presented with hefty chunks of grilled peasant bread rates four stars as a starter. Their signature West Indies Pea Soup turns up the heat just a bit, and the Wasabi Potato Crusted Alaskan Salmon served with Spinach Risotto was just about as close to perfect as you can get. 573-339-1661 —Karen Mitcham-Stoeckley

Starker’s Grilled Salmon Nicoise Salad at Starker's is made with butter lettuce, fingerling potatoes, local beans, Campo Lindo hard-cooked egg, Nicoise olives, and champagne vinaigrette

Kansas City

Starker’s original proprietor, Cliff Bath, opened the place in 1977, and his ribald humor led to the name Harry Starker’s. A far less savory version of Lady Godiva, Starker was said to ride home “stark naked” (hence the term) after losing his britches in gambling or other even more scandalous late-night activities. Eventually Cliff and his high school sweetheart, Darlene, retired back to their native Sonoma, California, but before he left, he sold his restaurant to his young and gifted chef, John McClure. John’s food is smart, but never arch. His culinary touch is always more informed than idiosyncratic, more disciplined than it is wild. The flavors have punch and surprise, but each of the dishes is pleasing in an elegant manner, especially his pasta. Starker’s was the first Grand Award-winning restaurant wine list in this part of the country (helmed by wine fanatic Jim Coley), and prices range from moderate to decadent, depending on your mood. www.starkersrestaurant.com | 816-753-3565 —Doug Frost

Mollie’s Café & Bar

Courtesy of Starker’s; mark marshall

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Blue Olive Mediterranean Grille and Bar

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Refreshingly direct > At the top of the hill near Branson Landing, Bleu Olive is the quirky restaurant with a basement location that’s captured Branson’s imagination since it opened last August. Its reputation precedes it: The Tsahiridis clan developed the restaurant, which means something in Branson. The family’s roots stretch back decades, and over the years, a series of Tsahiridis-related restaurants have contributed different forms of Old World flair to this tourist Mecca. Demetrios Tsahiridis recruited thirty-four-year-old chef and owner Sam Papanikas and his brother, Yianni (general manager), from North Carolina to open the restaurant in Chappy Mall, which Tsahiridis owns. At Bleu Olive, the style is Mediterranean with Greek influence, and fans extol the baby octopus tempura ($9.25) with balsamic sesame caramel drizzle, but Sam says you shouldn’t miss his paella ($18.95), a dish of seafood and sausage made with a creamy risotto rather than with traditional Spanish rice (recipe on page 102). Bleu Olive showcases jazz and blues musicians on the weekends and offers a monthly Greek Night party. But bottom line is the food: “We’re winning a lot of people over,” Sam says. He’s refreshingly direct, just like his cuisine. www.bleuolive.com I 417-332-2538 —Gregory Holman

Doing the Job Right For less than fifty dollars, a dinner for two at Pho Grand is exceptional when it comes to authentic Vietnamese cuisine. This charming restaurant on South Grand in St. Louis offers only Vietnamese dishes created by the Trinh family that has more than twenty years experience in the kitchen. Start your meal with either Café Sua Da or Café Sua Nong—fresh French roast Chicory coffee served with ice or hot and sweetened condensed milk. Then, the Lettuce Wrap with chicken and dipping

Dowd’s Catfish and Barbecue

sauce is a very sensuous experience. (If you don’t get this, don’t bother going.) The Cari Tom Dac Biet, or Curried Shrimp, in a mark schiefelbein; Courtesy of dowd’s catfish and barbecue

special curry and coconut milk sauce is hard to resist, and don’t miss the few but exceptional desserts offered on the counter; while desserts are not a big part of Vietnamese food, what the Trinh family does, it does well. www.phogrand.com I 314-664-7435 —Karen Stoeckley

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Lebanon

Fresh from the River Friendly-family dining and great food can be expected when you go to Dowd’s Catfish and Barbecue in Lebanon. The atmosphere is fresh and fun with fish-themed decorations and ornamental lighting. Their catfish tastes like it was just pulled from the river, and the ribs aren’t bad either. Plus, they make their own sauces. Most dishes at Dowd’s cost around ten to fifteen dollars, but for $7.69 at lunch you can get catfish, chicken, shrimp, and hushpuppies, as well as your choice of three sides. While you’re there, make sure to stick a pin on your hometown on the map. People have come from all over the United States—even some from other countries—to visit Dowd’s. 417-532-1777 | www.awardwinningcatfish.com —Matthew Langenhorst [99] June 2009

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SHOW-ME FLAVOR > MISSOURI WINE

WATER AND WINE

Baltimore Bend Vineyard offers great wine without intimidation and pretense. Come experience a welcoming, fun environment, whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur. Learn more about Missouri wine, and find your favorite.

Open: Mon.-Sat. 11-6, Sun. 1-6 Located at 27150 Hwy. 24, Waverly, Mo. Join our mailing list at www.baltimorebend.com or call (660) 493-0258.

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when it comes to wine. This is going to seem a bit extreme, but just as food and wine can interact for good or ill, so can water.

Most bottled waters in the United States are little more than tap water that’s been filtered sufficiently to have its flavors and minerals removed, and most of us find that our local tap water is not only tasty enough, it is the greenest way to procure water. Bottled waters use far more energy in terms of the plastic container, label and cap, the trucking and shipping, and storage required. But some people like sparkling water, and that doesn’t flow out of the tap as easily. Also, some restaurants today offer many different kinds of bottled water, as bottled water has become commonplace.

So if you’re serving or drinking water and you’re serving or drinking wine alongside it, you might want to give a bit of thought to the way they interact. Most tap water is chlorinated, and chlorine can knock back the flavors in a glass of wine, muting some of the more delicate notes. Candidly, this characteristic is hardly noticeable to most people, but if a wine is light or delicate, that wine may seem less impressive alongside chlorinated water.

Sparkling water will make a sweet wine taste crisper and lighter. Bottled waters are also differentiated by the pH and by the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS). Waters with a low pH (like Perrier) are tart and bracing; the fact that Perrier is sparkling only adds to that bite. Tart waters make tart wines seem well-balanced and sweet wines seem sweeter.

Many European waters have high TDS (a salt and mineral taste). Some, like Vichy, are so intense that they will overwhelm most wines; some, like Voss or Fiji, are so low in TDS that they will seem very neutral. A salty water (like salty foods) will make a big wine taste smaller and milder. A low TDS water will make a powerful wine taste more powerful.

Maybe these issues seem like inside baseball, applicable to only a few true believers,

By Doug Frost but people will often say that a favorite Doug Frost is one of wine isn’t as impressive on some par- three people in the ticular evening. They’ll wonder why later. world who is both a Master Sommelier and Maybe it was the bottle, maybe it was the a Master of Wine. He company, or maybe it was the water. lives in Kansas City.

SETH GARCIA

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Paella

Perry Foster’s Baked Beans

Fried Green Tomatoes

Courtesy of Kehde’s Barbeque and Catering, Sedalia Ingredients: Cooking oil 4 green tomatoes 1 can of beer 2 cups store-bought onion ring batter Roasted garlic and herb seasoning Parmesan cheese Ranch dressing Directions: Heat oil to 350 degrees in fryer or pan. Cut tomatoes into 3/8-inch slices. Pour beer into a bowl, and place dry batter on a plate. Dip tomatoes into beer then into dry batter. Drop into the oil. Fry tomatoes on medium to high heat until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.

Arrange tomatoes on a serving dish, and sprinkle with roasted garlic and herb seasoning and Parmesan. Serve hot with a ranch dressing of your choice. Serves 6-8.

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Paella

Courtesy of Bleu Olive Restaurant, Branson Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 cups leeks, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced ¼ pound butter ½ cup white wine 1 cup tomatoes, crushed ½ teaspoon chipotle powder ½ teaspoon paprika 1.1 pounds Arborio rice 1 quart hot vegetable or chicken stock (divided) 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces (marinate with a little salt, pepper and olive oil) 1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp, peeled 1 ½ pounds calamari tubes and tentacles, cut into strips 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 2 pounds fresh mussels Salt and pepper to taste

Paella is a Spanish dish made with a special oval paella pan, but you can easily substitute a large soup pot. Serves 10.

Baked Beans

Courtesy of Perry Foster’s Bar-B-Que, Warrensburg Ingredients: 1 gallon baked beans 1 pound sliced bacon, chopped 10 ounces brown sugar 1 onion, chopped 3 ounces light honey 3 ounces liquid smoke Directions: Mix all ingredients together thoroughly so that honey does not settle at the bottom, and bake at 300 degrees for 1 ½ hours. Serves 20.

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Directions: Heat paella pan to medium-high heat. Heat olive oil and add leeks, garlic, and butter. Cook until onions are soft. Stir in white wine, ground tomatoes, chipotle powder, and paprika and let simmer for two minutes. Add Arborio rice, half the vegetable or chicken stock and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. When the rice absorbs most of the stock, add fresh tomatoes, the second half of the stock and chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer. When 3/4 of the liquid is absorbed, stir in shrimp, calamari, sausage, and mussels. Make sure heat is low and cover. Let simmer until seafood is cooked and liquid is totally absorbed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat until ready to serve.

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The Katy Depot, built in the 1890s, was moved to Frontier Park in the 1970s.

Right: The First State Capitol was located in St. Charles from 1821 to 1826.

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CRADLE LE OF THE WEST S T. C H A R L E S I S T U C K E D I N T H E R O L L I N G H I L L S A L O N G T H E M I S S O U R I R I V E R | By John Robinson

THE GUIDE POINTED to one of a dozen pelts on a table. “That there’s not a skunk. That’s genuine Alaskan sable.” It was a skunk, the guide admitted, but to the European fur market in the early 1800s, the term “Alaskan sable” sold better.

“See that coonskin cap over there,” the guide continued. “Nobody around here wore coonskin caps, but they were sold back east as genuine frontier wear.”

Those furry fables are among several unexpected lessons when visitors enter Missouri’s First State Capitol building in St. Charles. After all, when Missouri’s first legislators came to this frontier capitol, they walked into a dry goods store, with skins and hats, powder and pelts and fabrics. On the way upstairs to the capitol, they might stop to buy a brick of tea, the way they sold it around here.

Upstairs, the tiny governor’s office and the senate chamber flank the not-much-larger house of representatives, with its rows of benches and an

1804 King James Bible. Legislators stayed warm beside a stove at one end of the room and a fireplace at the other. Beef tallow candles offered dim light in these chambers, the cradle of democracy in a frontier state that would launch a million ships west. If your ancestors migrated west, it’s a good bet they passed through St. Charles, whether they were traveling by boat or overland trail in their prairie schooners.

The old customs house stands proudly on Main Street, just as it did when all westward travelers were obliged to stop to register. Sometimes they would spend the night in the customs house, especially on Saturday night, since the law prohibited traveling on Sunday.

Named San Carlos Borromeo Before there was a state of Missouri or a capitol or a customs house, or even a United States of America, a French Canadian fur trader named Louis Blanchette arrived by river to a spot he named Les Petites Cotes,

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the little hills. He and a group of French Canadian hunters and farmers established a settlement there that began to thrive. Because the French had earlier ceded the land to the Spanish crown, Spanish officials renamed the tiny town San Carlos Borromeo to honor King Carlos IV. When Thomas Jefferson engineered the Louisiana purchase, he sent William Clark and Meriwether Lewis on a mission to map America’s new western addition and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and Clark arrived in San Carlos Borromeo in 1804. Shortly after they pressed onward into the wilderness, the town’s French and English inhabitants began calling the town St. Charles. During the decades of America’s westward expansion, St. Charles was the launching point for expeditions and dreams. It shows in the facades of its lovingly preserved buildings, in the faces of its famous inhabitants, and the pathways that led from St. Charles to a new world.

The Plank Boonslick Road St. Charles began as a Crossroads of America. It still is. The first mile of the federal interstate highway system started right here. And Lambert-St. Louis International Airport sits only seven miles away. Of course, the river was the first highway for trappers, traders, explorers, and settlers, but overland trails evolved quickly. In 1825, President John Quincy Adams authorized a bill by Senator Thomas Hart Benton to survey the road called the Highway Among Nations. You know it as the Santa Fe Trail, but locals called it the Boonslick Road, because it led past a central Missouri salt lick operated by the sons of St. Charles county judge Daniel Boone. In 1850,

Parades on Main Street are a great time to admire the historic architecture.

More than two hundred events this year help celebrate the bicentennial. The three story Odd Fellows Hall was built in 1878 and now serves as offices.

the Boonslick Road was planked for about ten miles, from downtown St. Charles over what is now Route N in St. Charles County.

Recently, the city recreated a portion of the old plank road, alongside the road that enters historic St. Charles and the riverfront.

Famous Americans Many of America’s most historic names had a rendezvous with St. Charles, and you can see, hear, and touch their history: Daniel Boone; Lewis and Clark; Zebulon Pike; Joseph Robidoux, founder of St. Joseph; and Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable. Du Sable, known as “The Black Frenchman,” lived near Frenchtown for the last ten years of his life. The son of a French sea captain and a black ex-slave, du Sable established a small trading post on the Chicago River that grew into the city of big shoulders. In later life, he settled in St. Charles with his grandchildren, instructing them to bury him with Catholic rites in a Catholic cemetery. He is believed to be buried somewhere in the old St. Borromeo Cemetery.

He died in 1818, the same year Mother Philippine Duchesne arrived in town to build the first free girls’ school west of the Mississippi. For her pioneering work among settlers and Indians, she was beatified by the Vatican in 1940 and is buried in a shrine on the grounds of her Academy

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thousands of Missourians. He surveyed the Santa Fe Trail and was the agent in charge of Fort Osage in western Missouri, where she taught American Indian children. Although the couple often disagreed on issues such as slavery (she supported and helped protect the abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy), they believed in the power of knowledge. Together they returned to St. Charles, and in 1827, they founded the Linden Wood School for Girls, the second-oldest institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi. Today, Lindenwood University is a testament to Mary Easton Sibley’s trailblazing for equal rights for women.

Williamsburg Of The West

The St. Charles Trolley travels along Missouri’s largest historic district, Historic Main Street, home to seventy-five shops in an area of about fourteen blocks.

of the Sacred Heart, on the fringe of the Frenchtown Historic District.

The shrine exhibits artifacts from the life of Sainte Philippine Duchesne, including a stained-glass window that hung on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on the morning of her canonization, July 3, 1988.

The same year Lewis and Clark left for the wilderness, a toddler named Mary Easton arrived in St. Louis with her parents. Less than a dozen years later, George Sibley met Mary, and although more than twice her age, he was smitten. They married, and together they influenced the lives of

A few years ago, a major magazine called St. Charles the “Williamsburg of the West.” Comparisons to Williamsburg are common, but there’s a subtle difference. Williamsburg is a delightful time capsule, presenting one specific period of America’s proud history. As you walk the streets of St. Charles, you realize that this community lives and breathes in historic settings that span several eras over its two hundred fifty years.

Case in point: The actual city of St. Charles celebrates the two hundredth birthday of the incorporation of St. Charles as a village in 2009.

St. Charles has a deep respect for its history. The Main Street historic district is packed into about fourteen blocks, but it’s easily walkable. If you prefer, take the trolley as it winds among more than seventy-five unique shops packed with art, antiques, furniture, florals, textiles, and jewelry.

There’s even an informative audio walking tour.

Something Old, Something New

ST. CHARLES IS A MIX of history and progress, proving that with good planning, the two complement each other. One of the most visible St. Charles icons for generations is gone. Noah’s Ark restaurant and motel sat atop a high bluff overlooking the Missouri River. For four decades, millions of travelers on America’s first Interstate highway stopped to greet the elephants and giraffes and eat a meal or spend the night in the unique surroundings.

Alas, the aging ark has been razed, but the twenty-six surrounding acres will welcome a modern mixed-use development called Streets of St. Charles.

By 2010, residential units will mix with retail shops, office space, entertainment venues, and a premium hotel with a conference facility.

Right across the street is the St. Charles Convention Center, a state-ofthe-art facility which actually turned a profit ahead of schedule by hosting events from wedding receptions and corporate board meetings to mainstay anchor events like the Home Builders’ Home and Garden Show.

Down the road, the Family Arena hosts pro indoor football, college basketball, hockey, wrestling, and events ranging from concerts to a circus to giant yard sales. Family Arena has you covered when it’s cold.

But on warm summer nights, nothing beats the ballpark. The River City Rascals, a serious brand of baseball played by players who are hungry to step up to the next level, take the diamond at T.R. Hughes Stadium in nearby O’Fallon. The competition is competitive; the prices are comforting.

In between Interstate 70 and Historic St. Charles, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa just added a world-class hotel to its mix of fun and fortune seeking.

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Shopping surprises reward the Main Street stroller. Costumed guides lead tours during most St. Charles festivals. These are near the Trailhead Brewing Company, located in a replica of a gristmill that was on the site.

Authentic Atmosphere

Largest Historic District in Missouri The old Market & Fish House is now a genealogy museum and home to the St. Charles Historical Society, dedicated to preserving documents and artifacts related to the county’s history. The 1838 Newbill/McIlheney house displays hundreds of pieces of period Haviland China. The Grand Opera House, the second opera house on the site, once featured Howard Hughes’ father in a play. Hughes the younger would father an airline, TWA, which was headquartered seven miles away from this spot where Lewis and Clark left civilization on an uncharted route west. Down the street along Tavern Square, Eckert’s Tavern was the scene of many deals, including the drafting of the Santa Fe Trail.

The Frenchtown historic district is a vibrant old neighborhood featuring French architecture and mansard roofs everywhere you look.

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The first thing that you’ll notice is the authenticity of this village. These buildings shout reality, right down to the horsehair plaster applied by seventeenth- and eighteenth-century slaves. The next thing you’ll notice is that most every attraction offers free admission; some have a low fee.

Old homes and street lamps line the replica plank road at the entrance of the historic district. Reaching the junction to America’s past, the Trailhead Brewery, in a replica of an old gristmill, welcomes hungry travelers.

Turn the corner at Boone’s Lick and Main, where a Conestoga wagon marks the beginning of the old Boonslick Road. A wedding party pours out of the replica 1791 San Carlos Borromeo church, a French vertical log structure built just the way the original was commissioned in 1791.

Among the lovingly preserved historic shops and bed-and-breakfasts, the architecture of Odd Fellows Hall still sings the way it did when music floated from its second floor music hall. The solid shops of Stone Row still face the old state capitol the way they did back in the 1820s.

The young capital city hosted four governors in five years. Then, as planned, St. Charles yielded the state capitol to Jefferson City, a tiny outpost on the rim of civilization. State leaders realized that as millions of settlers moved west, Jefferson City would become the centrally located gathering spot for the future.

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Biking through Wine Country

PLAN YOUR KATY BIKE TRIP between Historic St. Charles and wine country. Go south to visit Historic Missouri Wine Country, and stay in one of the delightful bed-and-breakfast inns in the area. You may want to take a detour on the Hamburg Trail and bike eight miles to the August A. Busch Natural Wildlife Area. Along the way, notice the restored prairie around the Weldon Spring Site. Visit the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center, which offers insight into environmental pollution and cleanup. Rejoin the Katy Trail and reward yourself in the beautiful, historic, fun wine country.

The Legacy of Daniel Boone The Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps march through the historic brick streets. During the holidays, visitors will find reenactors, carolers, and Santas from around the world and from different eras.

HE ALREADY WAS A LEGEND when he arrived. Leaving turmoil in Kentucky, Daniel Boone negotiated a land grant from the Spanish government and settled in the Femme Osage Valley in 1799.

Today, the town where he lived out his golden years is called Defiance

Center Museum and Research is the perfect spot to start your tour of thirty-eight historic properties in Frenchtown. You’ll find more than a dozen unique shops, with authentic furniture, glassware, and linens.

The people of St. Charles have always been innovators. In fact, the term soda pop originated right here, on 600 South Main Street. Behind that residence, Jacob Zeisler established a bottling plant for soda water.

When folks would open his product by prying off the bottle cap, it would sound with a pop. And soda pop became a part of our culture. Today, SodaMuseum.com, based right here in St. Charles, is the largest online source for authentic soda-related items for sale in the world.

but not because of Boone. The name came years later, from a dispute

And festivals!

Defiance where Daniel and Rebecca Boone lived out their days has

The only thing little about the Festival of the Little Hills is in its name.

Every August for three days, a quarter million people pack Frontier Park and Main Street to mix with three hundred vendors from thirty states. They all enjoy live music, street performers, entertainment, live demonstrations, food, and fun.

St. Charles also celebrates Christmas Traditions, the nation’s premier month-long Christmas Festival. Main Street comes alive with period characters in costumes, moving among more than ten thousand feet of live greenery, a thousand handmade bows, and tens of thousands of Christmas lights. Imagine scenes from a Dickens novel—the good scenes, mostly. The Yule Log spreads warmth, Frontier Santa spreads good cheer, and the whole town offers spreads of good food.

During the city’s yearlong bicentennial celebration, there will be two hundred events to honor its bicentennial, including Lewis & Clark Heritage Days, Oktoberfest, Riverfest, the Festival of Ice, and a Scottish celebration called Tartan Days.

Frontier Park, the site of many of these events, stretches along the riverfront between the Lewis and Clark Boat House and the Foundry Art Centre. There, you’ll also find the historic old Katy railroad depot, restored to its 1895 Victorian gothic glory. Warm weather concerts waft from the Jaycees stage.

While Frontier Park may be the city’s most visible venue, it’s not the

been lovingly preserved, and you can see the bedroom where Daniel

with neighboring Matson about where to put a Katy railroad station.

Long before the railroads cut through the valley, St. Charles residents followed a trail blazed by Daniel and his sons. The trail led to Boone’s Lick, the successful salt operation in central Missouri, where frontier families found the ingredient necessary to cure and preserve their meats.

The opposite of defiant, Boone spent his days sharing stories with American Indian tribal leaders and settling disputes among settlers.

Recognizing his iconic stature and leadership, the Spanish made him a justice of the peace, and he held court under the famous judgment tree.

Visible from the Katy Trail, the giant four-story stone house at

died at eighty-four. Today, Lindenwood University continues its proud tradition of promoting history and the arts, operating the Boone homestead as part classroom, part tourism, and all history.

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only park in town. Upriver, two more city parks border the Missouri River. By the end of the year, twenty-one city parks will spread over more than 660 acres. And that doesn’t count the world’s longest, skinniest state park, the Katy Trail, which runs right by the St. Charles riverfront, or the state park at the confluence of America’s two mightiest rivers, about thirty miles away.

Those rivers delivered German settlers to the area during the 1800s, and they instantly recognized the land’s potential. They established a wine industry that served America until Prohibition dealt the vineyards a blow.

Today the fruit of the vine is back, and better than ever!

Recognized as the first federally approved American Viticultural Area, the Historic Missouri Wine Country’s nine wineries join with Wine Country Gardens to offer something new: several guided bus tours of the wineries, shops, and history around three delightful communities. Enjoy Augusta’s Wine Hall and a walking tour through the historic Walnut Street Architectural District. In pastoral New Melle, see the oldest working pipe organ west of the Mississippi and the Boone Duden Museum. Walk in Daniel Boone’s footsteps in Defiance.

The Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the whole county from east to west, top to bottom. It’s a diverse area, with exciting contrasts through both urban and rural landscapes.

Visit www.historicstcharles.com or call 800-366-2427 for more information.

From top: Among nine wineries in three nearby communities that comprise Historic Missouri Wine Country are Montelle Winery at Augusta and Yellow Farmhouse Winery and Wine Country Garden, both at Defiance.

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Following Lewis & Clark

“Stephen Ambrose, his wife Joan, and I sat in the keelboat discussing the boat and Lewis and Clark,” Glenn Bishop once recalled, “and I told him how this project was overwhelming and taking over our life.”

Ambrose told Bishop not to give up. He told the boat builder, you “could not dream how important the keelboat would become.”

To both Ambrose the poet and Bishop the builder, Lewis and Clark’s Discovery Expedition reenactment would become the final lasting legacy of their lives. Neither man lived to see the reenactment, but because of them, millions did. On a spring weekend in May 2004, nearly three hundred thousand people showed up along the riverfront in St. Charles to commemorate the launch of the bicentennial Lewis and Clark reenactors.

Just a stone’s throw from the spot of the launch stands a giant bronze likeness of Lewis and Clark and their loyal Newfoundland dog, Seaman.

The monument sits in Frontier Park, in the shadow of the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center. On a spot named Bishop’s Landing— lasting testament to Bishop’s vision and the prose of Ambrose—the boat house sits within splashing distance of the river and perches atop stilts, like any good flood plain dwelling. It’s an inspirational museum, with vaulted, wooden ceilings. The resulting cathedral-sized picture windows offer the best view of the river. And while the structure sits as close to the river as the casino next door, its museum tells the story of a bigger gamble.

Approaching the boat house, the first thing visitors see, sitting in the open underport, are three boats: Two pirogues and the reenactors’ keelboat, an exact replica of the Lewis and Clark boat, showing the wear of 4,100 river miles. You hear the story of Glenn Bishop’s toil building the replica and feel his pain when that boat burned. Undaunted, he built another.

Upstairs is a bullboat. It looks like an upside down umbrella. It’s the hide of one buffalo. A bull buffalo, hence the name bull boat. The Mandan Indians showed the expedition how to make a bull boat. There’s a plaque on the museum wall with the names of Ambrose and Bishop and others and room for more names. It reads: “That we may complete the journey together.” While the organizers of the reenactment have already seen more mortality than the entire Lewis and Clark expedition, the boat house, the boats, and the stories survive. Thank you, Glenn Bishop and all who shared the vision.

Foundry Art Centre Once upon a time, tanks rolled out of the foundry during World War II. For two-thirds of a century before the war, the sprawling campus of brick buildings in the foundry built railroad cars. Today, the plant produces world class art. The Foundry Art Centre offers three galleries with controlled environments conditioned to Smithsonian standards.

Joyce Rosen, executive director of the Foundry, speaks proudly about the centre’s succession of national and international displays. She shows the Baue Children’s Gallery on a floor painted a la Jackson Pollack.

Twenty-five artists forge creativity from twenty artist studios: sculptures, pottery, paintings, and more. The group includes award-winning landscape artist, Billyo O’Donnell, who has painted landscapes of every Missouri county.

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Since 1988, Graf’s Reloading has expanded into a full line gun shop with emphasis on reloading. Inside the store you will find a complete line of reloading equipment including Hornady, Dillon, RCBS, and MEC. Graf’s Reloading also carries a complete line of components, including bullets, brass, powders, and primers. There are over 1,000 different types of bullets and over 100 different calibers of brass in stock at all times. Graf’s Reloading stocks every major brand of powder in many different sizes and every manufacturer of rifle, pistol, and shotgun primers. Located two blocks north of Bass Pro at 923 S. 5th St.

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Sports bar, redefined

ide Pockets’ 13,000-square foot facility offers great food, drinks, and entertainment in an upscale, casual and clean atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, entrées and desserts. There’s something for everyone! They also have daily lunch specials and offer call-ahead dining and carry out if you’re pressed for time.

If you’re interested in liquid refreshments, Side Pockets is the perfect place. The custom cooler and bar allows Side Pockets to store all of its beer cold, until it’s served to you. Side Pockets’ beer is never stored hot! Side Pockets also offers hundreds of liquor options.

Large groups are always welcome, and with more than forty TVs and big screens, Side Pockets is the place to watch sporting events and Pay-Per-View events, including Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Mizzou and every UFC! Side Pockets never has a

Side PocketS reStaurant and SPortS bar featureS a large Selection of big-Screen tvS and Plenty of room for large grouPS.

cover charge, and the size of the restaurant and bar allows them to host your parties without sticking you in a private room with nothing to do. They’ll take care of the details and you’ll have fun. So stop in for great food, refreshments, happy hour, parties, or special events.

Located at 1439 Bass Pro Drive.

Call 636-724-9300 or visit www.sidepoCkets.Com for more information.

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ewis and Clark’s Restaurant is a main attraction for dining on historic Main Street in downtown St. Charles.

It’s become a destination for delicious American cuisine, with a menu that features many favorites like burgers, sandwiches, Mexican, pasta, and some twists on traditional dishes like the extremely popular white chicken chili—all delivered with the exceptional service that Lewis and Clark’s is famous for.

The beautiful historic brick building is a reason in itself to stop in for a meal with its stunning architectural details. While the exterior is historic, the interior is eclectic. The restaurant is decorated with a unique American artwork collection including pieces from local artists. Located at 217 S. Main St.

lewis and clark’s accepTs reservaTions online aT Their websiTe and also offers a carryouT menu.

Call 636-947-3334 or visit www.lewisandClarksrestaurant.Com for more information.

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railhead Brewing Company is another popular dining and drinking destination in historic downtown St. Charles. This microbrewery is located in a replica of the old gristmill that used to be on the site.

Inside the brewery, diners are delighted by the unique architectural details and decorations, including a seven-seat bicycle hung from the ceiling.

Trailhead’s menu varies a bit from the one at Lewis and Clark’s, but still features great American classics. The menu includes items ranging from meats prepared with a wood-fired smoker to gourmet pizzas, mouth-watering appetizers, tasty sandwiches, delicious entrees, and more. Don’t miss their ale-battered fish and chips, a house favorite! And of course, the brewery features a variety of handcrafted beers, like the Trailblazer Blonde Ale, Trailhead Red Ale, Missouri Brown Dark Ale, Riverboat Raspberry, and Old Courthouse Stout, along with a Brewer’s Selection seasonal beer. The friendly servers are also prepared to offer their suggestions on the beer selection that will best complement your meal. Located at S. Riverside Dr. Trailhead brewing co. uses fresh, naTural ingredienTs in iTs beer, and iT’s always served cold and crisp from The Tap.

Call 636-946-2739 or visit www.trailheadbrewing.Com for more information.

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hat is it about the image of a porch swing swaying in the breeze or a boy carrying a fishing pole against his shoulder that brings a sense of peace and a yearning for home? Is it the familiarity, the sense of tradition? At Whittaker Homes, we think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all of those and more. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why New Town at St. Charles is the kind of neighborhood people live in with prideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the kind of place where they come to raise a family and stay to spoil the grandkids. The kind of place where porch swings truly do sway in the breeze and kids fish away the day.

This summer, St. Charles celebrates its bicentennial, and just as the city works to merge the best of the past with the future, so, too, must we.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built a community for singles, newlyweds, growing families and senior citizens, with a variety of options, including apartments, condos, townhomes, rowhomes, single family homes, and cottages.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve even added amenities like a fitness club, a $2.5 million Shire Lane Pool Club, sand volleyball courts, an outdoor ice rink, an outdoor amphitheater for live shows, freestanding stages for make believe play, stocked lakes for fishing and kayaking, and an organic farm.

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For more information on New Town at St. Charles, contact 636-949-2700. The on-site sales office is open daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. To visit New Town at St. Charles, take Hwy. 370 to the New Town Boulevard exit. Go north on New Town Boulevard to the neighborhood on your right. The sales office is located on Rue Royale next to Marsalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market.

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Parkside retirement Living

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arkside has been the hometown choice of retirement since 1977. Active lifestyle apartments, a residential care facility, and its five-star rated Healthcare Center confirms its reputation for quality, experience and stability. As a single location, Parkside has a neighborhood feeling not found in any other retirement community.

Parkside provides affordable, high quality living, with many amenities to meet social, recreational, and spiritual needs. Parkside boasts its own Main Street, with The Bridge Art Gallery, Park Avenue Gifts, Computer Lounge, The Daily Scoop Ice Cream Parlor, Main Street Market, Hair Salon, and Chapel, as well as “The Club @ Parkside,” a fitness center, fine dining, live entertainment, and day excursions. Located at 2150 West Randolph St. Call 636946-4966 or visit www.parksidemeadows.org for more information.

his elegant Victorian, Queen Anne-style bed and breakfast inn was built in 1904 by the Belding family, who were prominent St. Charles residents. The graceful home has been restored to its original Victorian style, while maintaining a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Curl up with a book in the library, or relax in the perennial garden and gazebo—also a great place for weddings and parties. The inn is located just minutes from historic Main Street at 1717 Elm Street. Call 636-947-4843 or visit rainesvictorianinn.com for more information.

the lady edith room has a peaceful ambience, with a sitting area and an oversized whirlpool tub with various bath soaking accessories.

Parkside is nestled next to blanchette Park and close to main street.

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piro’s is St. Charles’ finest Mediterranean-American dining experience, with a delicious menu featuring the freshest ingredients in all of its Greek, Italian, and American dishes.

Start your meal off with a delicious appetizer like toasted ravioli (a St. Louis tradition), or saganaki, the famous flaming cheese Greek specialty.

Pasta is always popular at Spiro’s, and there is something on the menu to please every palate, with unique combinations featuring your favorite meat or seasoned vegetables tossed in a delicious sauce.

Spiro’s grill menu features only the finest cuts of meat, with star items like the Pepperloin, a tenderloin of beef rolled in cracked pepper, charbroiled to order, and served with a mustard cognac sauce. The seafood menu also has a wide variety to choose from, with fresh fish flown in daily. Spiro’s also has pizzas, gyros, soup, salad, and more.

Open for dinner Monday-Saturday from 5-10 p.m. and Sunday from 4-9 p.m.

Spiro’s Economic Incentive Plan: Early Bird Special MondayThursday 5-6:30 p.m., Friday 5-6 p.m. and Sunday 4-6 p.m. Get a three-course meal with coffee or tea, choice of soup or salad, choice of entrée, vegetable and potato, and your choice of dessert for $15.95.

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Saganaki $5.75 Spanakopita $4.25 Dolma $4.99 Stuffed Mushrooms $5.99 Shrimp Dijon $9.99 Smoked Shrimp $11.99 Toasted Ravioli $4.50 Tzatziki $4.25 Taramosalata $4.99 Calamari Fritta $6.99 Bruschetta $4.75 Mediterranean Combo Hot or Cold $11.99

SOUP & SALAD

Avgolemono $3.75 Soup of the Day $3.75 Athenian Salad small-$3.75 large-$6.99 Caesar Salad small-$3.75 large-$6.99 Horiatiki $6.50

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Pasta Primavera ala Greco $13.99 Pasta Pesce $14.99 Pasta Macedonia $14.99 Pasta Corfu $13.99 Pasta con Broccoli $12.99 Blackened Chicken Pasta $13.99 Pasta Angelo $13.99 Mostaccioli $13.99

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Charbroiled Chicken Breast $13.99 Filet Mignon 6 oz. $18.99 9 oz. $23.99 Rack of Lamb $24.99 12 oz. Pork Chop $15.99 Strip Steak $20.95 Veal Chop $25.99

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Build Your Own Pizza 10 in. $8.25 / 14. in. $11.35 Mediterranean Veggie 10 in. $9.99 / 14 in. $11.35 Spiro’s Supreme 10 in. $12.99 / 14 in. $20.25

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Chicken Parmesan $14.99 Grecian Chicken $13.99 Lamb Shank $17.99 Dolmades $12.99 Mousaka $12.99 Pastichiio $12.99 Pikilia $17.99 Chicken Piccata $14.99 Beef Souvlaki $15.99 Chicken Souvlaki $12.99 Fish Plake $15.99 Veal Piccata $16.99 Pan Veal $16.99

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Fresh Trout $16.99 Salmon Dijon $17.99 Grecian Shrimp $18.99 Smoked Shrimp $18.99 Tilapia $15.99 Lobster Market Price Fresh Fish of the Day Market Price

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South Main Preservation Society Keeping history alive in St. Charles

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ongratulations to Saint Charles for 200 years of Hospitality! Historic Saint Charles is proclaimed a genuine national attraction. The assets that validate this claim are on display daily for visitors to discover and enjoy. Missouri’s state history began at this place 188 years ago. America remains captivated by the heroic efforts of Lewis and Clark who lead the epic American Expedition of 1804 from St. Charles to the Pacific Ocean and back, to this place. The explorers, the Governors, and the pioneer families who built this place left us the assets we value as our heritage. The St. Charles community can agree, “this place matters”.

For 36 years, the preservation, promotion, and presentation of Historic Saint Charles has been the focus of South Main Preservation Society. Respecting the two centuries of historic assets that are a real national attraction is not difficult, but preserving them requires investment and work. Join SMPS in the spirit of preservation for another century or two.

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Visit www.rendezVousinstcharles.com or www.preserVationjournal.org for more information.

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Choose your place in history

istoric inns along South Main Street, The Boone’s Colonial Inn and The Boone’s Lick Trail Inn, capture that time in our history when life was less complicated, and simple elegance prevailed in the Missouri River village of Saint Charles. Authentic 19th century accommodations offer ten guest rooms in the National Historic District, providing a rare lodging

experience…come home and find your early American self at these historic inns. Unique event area at both Inns for corporate meetings, retreats, reunions, weddings, private dinners, and even period dinners.

Boone’s CoLonIaL Inn Is aT 322 souTh MaIn and Boone’s LICk TraIL Inn Is aT 1000 souTh MaIn, sT. CharLes, Mo.

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top by Through the Looking Glass Miniature Museum and Shoppe and visit the Stuffin’ Station to create your own animal. Feast your eyes on miniatures that have been collected from around the United States. Alice’s Tea Room serves sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts, and the specialties of High Tea. Located at 329 S. Main St. Call 636946-0505 for more information.

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ine jewelry, both new and estate, along with some extraordinary local creations and value styles. 100% proceeds on all 2009 art glass sales will go to the STL Zoo. Travel fashions, glitzy T’s and girly gifts. “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that BLING!” Located at 508 S. Main St. Call 636-724-0647 for more information.

aws-itively Doggie-licious treats and sweets just for that furry best friend in your life. They make ALL NATURAL HUMAN GRADE BAKERY QUALITY treats and sweets, from cookies, candy, cakes, to their very own Cool Pup Cups (doggie ice cream). They receive a 2 paws up approval from local K9s. So grab the leash and your K9 and head on down to sniff around, we’re sure your pup will find lots to “BARK” about.

Located at 822 S. Main St. Call 636443-2266 for more information.

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ake’s on Main is a Life is good® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe. Jake’s on Main carries the entire line of Life is good merchandise, including a huge selection of those comfy tees that seem to last forever. All products have a simple message, optimism.

Because we see the glass as half-full, you are sure to have a fun shopping experience! Jakes’ on Main has fun, top-quality lifestyle clothing for infants through adults. Jake’s on Main is a one-stop gift shop for all of your family and friends! Do what you like. Like what you do.® Visit www.jakesonmainstcharles.com or call 636724-9992 for more information. Located at 136 S. Main St.

he Conservatory is a beautiful tropical glass gardenhouse located in the quaint Historic District of St. Charles. An elegant and unusual setting for weddings, a tropical garden within the gardenhouse is surrounded outside by lush gardens and courtyards. Have a fairy-tale wedding in your own private garden and beautiful photographs on your beautiful day. The gardenhouse is heated and air-conditioned. At The Conservatory, you can plan a garden wedding any time of the year! Located at 1001 S. Main St. Call 636-947-0414 or visit gardenwedding.com for more information.

the conservatory in the historic district is the perfect setting for a memorable wedding at any time of the year.

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ileen at The English Shop thanks her customers for supporting her for 25 years and is looking forward to greeting new customers with groceries, Irn-Bru, jewelry, Guinness, and wonderful teas. The shop has expanded and now includes a garden room, so pop in and say hello. Located at 703 S. Main St. Call 636-946-2245 or email theenglishshop@aol.com for more information.

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f you need the perfect piece of jewelry to complete your outfit, or accent pieces to enhance your home or garden, you are sure to make a statement with the unique and edgy items available at Finishing Touches

by Charlotte! Stop by 825 S. Main St. or call 636-947-6330.

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obblestone features 5,500 square feet of furniture and accessories for the Colonial and American Country Home including Lt. Moses Willard period lighting, Johnston Benchworks, pewter, Redware, gameboards, and woven coverlets. Cobblestone is located at 803 South Main St. in St. Charles. Call 636-949-0721 or visitcobblestonesaintcharles.com for more information.

eventeen rooms filled with stunning silk florals and greenery, pictures, unique accent furniture, unusual table top accessories, jewelry, body lotions, and fragrances.

There is also a complete holiday store attached. Located at 620 S. Main St. Call 636-946-3048 for more information.

isit The Glass Workbench for beautiful glass including stained, fused and blown glass gifts. We have all the supplies needed for the stained glass and fused glass hobbyist. Custom pieces are also available. Located at 318 S. Main St. Call 636-946-2002, or visit www.TheGlassWorkbench.com for more information.

ome shop at The Homestead for Home Decor and so much more for all tastes and seasons.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to make your shopping trip at The Homestead feel like home. Located at 401 S. Main St. Call 636-946-2700 for more information.

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ohn Dengler Tobacconist is one of America’s oldest family-owned tobacco shops, offering custom hand-blended tobaccos, antique and contemporary pipes, imported premium cigars, and smoker’s requisites.

It has been a genuine old fashion tobacco store for over 90 years. The original family tradition of “quality and service” is still alive today. Located at 700 S. Main St. Call 636-9466899 or email jdengler1917@yahoo. com for more information.

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a Roserie is an eclectic store filled with fun items for your home! Specialties include USAmade furniture, florals, jewelry and photography by local artisans, inspirational gifts and décor, vintage items and retired Longaberger!

Located at 700 S. Main. For more information call 314-265-4942 or e-mail laroserie@yahoo.com.

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aura’s La Petite offers whimsical and wonderful necessities in the 1890’s wagon and blacksmith shop.

Now featuring apparel & accessories to “Fight” against breast cancer and heart health issues. We’re proud to have presented Missouri creations by Laura, Karen and friends for 25 years!

Located at 709 South Main St. Call 636-724-4207 for more information.

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avid and Tammy Campbell, owners of Little Hills Winery and Restaurant welcome you to St. Charles. Little Hills has a full service restaurant, serving lunch, dinner and award-winning wines seven days a week, with a breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday from 8-11a.m. Wine Time is Monday-Thursday 3-6 p.m. with special wine prices and free appetizers. Wednesday nights are family nights, and there is always a murder mystery in the works. Visit the wine shop, two blocks south, for wine accessories, beautiful wine racks, customized wine baskets, and unique wine labels. Free Wi-Fi and HDTVs are located throughout the restaurant. Located at 501 S. Main St. Call 636-946-9339 or visit www. littlehillswinery.com for more information.

his restaurant has been serving St. Charles since 1981. Donna Hafer’s wonderful family recipes have become a tradition in St. Charles. The menu reflects the Victorian decor and includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, entrees, seafood, and more. Upstairs you will enjoy fine dining in the Rose Room. Downstairs, in the Cider Cellar, the decor is primitive antiques. The latest addition to the restaurant is a new patio. Enjoy a glass of wine on the shaded patio with a relaxing view of the river. Located at 500 S. Main St. Call 636-946-9444 or visit www.motherinlawhouse.com for more information.

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ohn Dengler Tobacconist is one of America’s oldest family-owned tobacco shops, offering custom hand-blended tobaccos, antique and contemporary pipes, imported premium cigars, and smoker’s requisites.

It has been a genuine old fashion tobacco store for over 90 years. The original family tradition of “quality and service” is still alive today. Located at 700 S. Main St. Call 636-9466899 or email jdengler1917@yahoo. com for more information.

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aura’s La Petite offers whimsical and wonderful necessities in the 1890’s wagon and blacksmith shop.

Now featuring apparel & accessories to “Fight” against breast cancer and heart health issues. We’re proud to have presented Missouri creations by Laura, Karen and friends for 25 years!

Located at 709 South Main St. Call 636-724-4207 for more information.

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a Roserie is an eclectic store filled with fun items for your home! Specialties include USAmade furniture, florals, jewelry and photography by local artisans, inspirational gifts and décor, vintage items and retired Longaberger!

Located at 700 S. Main. For more information call 314-265-4942 or e-mail laroserie@yahoo.com.

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avid and Tammy Campbell, owners of Little Hills Winery and Restaurant welcome you to St. Charles. Little Hills has a full service restaurant, serving lunch, dinner and award-winning wines seven days a week, with a breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday from 8-11a.m. Wine Time is Monday-Thursday 3-6 p.m. with special wine prices and free appetizers. Wednesday nights are family nights, and there is always a murder mystery in the works. Visit the wine shop, two blocks south, for wine accessories, beautiful wine racks, customized wine baskets, and unique wine labels. Free Wi-Fi and HDTVs are located throughout the restaurant. Located at 501 S. Main St. Call 636-946-9339 or visit www. littlehillswinery.com for more information.

his restaurant has been serving St. Charles since 1981. Donna Hafer’s wonderful family recipes have become a tradition in St. Charles. The menu reflects the Victorian decor and includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, entrees, seafood, and more. Upstairs you will enjoy fine dining in the Rose Room. Downstairs, in the Cider Cellar, the decor is primitive antiques. The latest addition to the restaurant is a new patio. Enjoy a glass of wine on the shaded patio with a relaxing view of the river. Located at 500 S. Main St. Call 636-946-9444 or visit www.motherinlawhouse.com for more information.

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ocated on the banks of the scenic Missouri River near south Main Street, the museum highlights Lewis and Clark’s expedition. See full sized replicas of the keel boat and pirogues, and walk the outdoor nature trail.

Tour groups are welcome and programs are available. Located at 1050 S. Riverside Dr. Call 636-947-3199 or visit www.lewisandclarkcenter.org.

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elebrating 25 years, this quaint eatery offers delectable home cooked food indoors and outside on the lovely patio. Lunch is daily, dinner and Tapas Nights are seasonal —call for details. Located at 903 S. Main St. Call 636-947-3883 for more information.

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ind unique estate jewelry at Lewis & Clark Jewelers, and authentic Native American sterling silver jewelry at Silver City Trading Post. Turn your gold into cash—Lewis & Clark Jewelers also buys gold, silver, platinum, and diamonds. Located at 724 S. Main St. Call 646-255-8885 for more information.

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ovely Lullabies can help you build a dream nursery or offer the perfect baby shower gift.

They are located on Main Street in St. Charles and carry quality infant furnishings, gifts, clothing, toys, and accessories. The creative staff can offer helpful tips to make your nursery cozy and unique. Located at 222 N. Main St. Call 636-946-6500 or visit www.llbbaby.com for more information.

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his bookstore is locally owned and independent and has been part of the St. Charles community for 16 years. Main Street Books is a general bookstore with a wide selection of books about the local area. Located at 307 S. Main St. Call 636-949-0105 or visit www. mainstreetbooks.net.

ain Street Wine Cellar carries over 75 different wines from 15 different Missouri wineries.

Samples are available every day for every wine in the store, as well as custom-made gift baskets and a large selection of wine accessories. Located at 719 S. Main St. Call 636-724-4110 or visit www.mainstreetwinecellaronline. com for more information.

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ample soups, dips, cheesecakes, and more while you shop at Main Street Marketplace. The shop features a variety of spices, seasonings, coffee, tea, decorative accents, kitchen accessories, and more. Located at 708 S. Main St. Call 636-940-8626 or visit www. mainstreetmarketplace.com for more information.

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iscover our new jewelry store featuring nineteen artisans. Let Master’s Pieces design a family heirloom for that “special someone” in your life. See Babette at Master’s Pieces on Main Street—she has twenty-nine years of experience in custom design and fine jewelry repair. Pop on in! All major credit cards accepted. Located at 902 S. Main St. Call 636-925-1333 for more information.

ward-winning quilt shop featuring the finest quality quilting fabric and notions. Many locally handmade quilts are also available for purchase. Voted one of the “Ten Best Quilt Shops” by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. New and antique quilts, quilting supplies, quilt appraisals and classes. A charming Button Shoppe is attached. Located at 337 S. Main St. Call 636-946-6004 or visit www.patches3.com.

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reetings from the Nic-Nac Stop! The Nic-Nac Stop is a family business of three years and is influenced by the spirits of the owners’ daughter and her savvy fashion sense with purses, sunglasses, and jewelry, and of her mother, who brings the crafty side to the business with every handmade baby layette, blanket, wreath, centerpiece cake, hat, or scarf that the Nic-Nac Stop creates. There is a little bit of something for everyone, whether it’s for an avid Cardinals fan, those furry friends, or even if you can’t decide. The Nic Nac Stop can help create that perfect gift for you. Stop in and say hello!

Located at 105 N. Main St. Call 636724-7299 for more information.

ive your #1 Dad the gift that gives all year long, a subscription to Missouri Life, full of fascinating stories and colorful photography. Missouri Life’s special offer for Father’s Day: Buy a one-year subscription for only $15 (regular price $19.99). This offer is good ONLY until June 21st so order now!

We will send a gift card letting your favorite guy know about your great gift. Call 1-877-570-9898, ext. 102 and mention this offer.

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Located at 833 S. Main St. Call 636724-5002 or visit www.paperrocks. com for more information.

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titches Etc. features cross-stitch and embroidery designs, fabrics, fibers, and notions that make stitching fun.

Punch needle accessories, buttons, beads, perforated paper are always in stock, available for all types of stitching. Located at 341 South Main St. Visit www.stitches-etc.com or call 636-946-8016 for more information.

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ocated in the Historic District, this store specializes in the finest home fragrances which can be custom mixed from 72 individual scents. The wax chips can be melted to add fragrance to large areas or used as a potpourri, lasting at least five years. Scentchips also carries a complete line of decorative melters and supplies. Located at 904 S. Main St. Call 636-916-5600 or visit www.scentchipsstcharles.com

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mmerse yourself into a world of fashion jewelry. The friendly staff extends their knowledge of new styles and exciting trends to help complement your personal look.

String Along With Me features Brighton jewelry and small leathers, while offering a large variety of unique designs and accessories for your wardrobe. Located at 625 S. Main St. Call 636-947-7740 for more information.

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o to Silks and Treasures for gifts and home decor. Silks and Treasures carries Heritage Lace, Donna Sharp quilts and accessories, jewelry,collectibles,cards,purses,candles, baby items, plus so much more!

Located in the California House at 319 S. Main St. Call 636-946-3319 or visit www.silksandtreasure.com for more information.

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he Tintypery has been providing Old Time photos on Main Street for over 30 years. With authentic costumes and props from the 1860s through the 1930s, you’ll be transformed into a Cowboy, Saloon Girl, Southern Belle or Gentleman, ‘20s Gangster or another exciting style from days past. Located at 510 S. Main St. Call 636-925-2155 or visit www.tintypery.com for more information.

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Nearby, the Corner Candy Shoppe offers candy by the piece or pound, including Jelly Belly, old-fashioned favorites, and a great selection of sugar-free candy.

The Popcorn Shoppe is located at 409 S. Main St. Call 636724-8400 or visit www.thepopcornshoppe.org for more information. The Corner Candy Shoppe is located at 525 S. Main St. Call 636-724-8180 for more information.

.T. Weiler’s, short for “Rottweiler,” is a restaurant with a unique theme—dogs. Their motto is “R.T.’s is a Dog Gone Good Place to Meet and Eat,” the walls are lined with pictures of customers’ dogs, and children’s meals are served in doggy bowls. The menu features over 130 items including hand-cut steaks, mom’s fried chicken, smoked meats, hand-patted burgers, and homemade soups and desserts. R.T.’s also offers over 60 bottled beers and 20 drafts. Located at 201 N. Main St. Call 636-947-1593 or visit www.rtweilers.com for more information.

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his floating restaurant is a celebration of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s early days as a young Army engineer, when he saved the St. Louis riverfront by installing dams that forced the current to scour away silt that was building up in front of the city landing. Without his work, the eastward-shifting channel might have left St. Louis dry.

Today, the Lt. Robert E. Lee River Boat is a restaurant, and it’s coming to St. Charles. The boat was built in 1969 as a floating restaurant and was moored on the St. Louis riverfront on the Mississippi near the Arch for nearly twenty years. The Robert E. Lee was once downtown’s highest-earning restaurant. The Lee was used to serve about 500 guests and included space for banquets, meetings, fine and casual dining, and entertainment.

The Robert E. Lee will resume its service in downtown St. Charles, providing a variety of dining and entertainment op-

the robert e. lee river boat rises 72 feet from the waters of the mississippi

tions aboard the boat. Patrons will be able to take advantage of the 17,000 approximate square feet and multiple dining and entertainment areas, including four dining rooms, four outdoor decks, and more. The boat will include a nightclub with a grill, casual dining, five-star French dining, banquet space, a wine bar, an observation deck, and more, all on this historic vessel in a Dixieland-inspired setting. Located on the St. Charles riverfront.

Call 636-724-2444 for more information.

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WHEN IN VEGAS ...

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When you’re about to fry up your catch from your favorite fishing hole this summer, pay attention to the recommendations from the 2009 Missouri Fish Advisory released by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. While the advisory also outlines the benefits of eating fish as a part of a healthy diet, mercury levels and other potentially harmful chemical contaminants can pose health risks, especially to sensitive populations (women who are pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing age, and children less than thirteen years old).

To see the full advisory, with additional tips and explanations of contaminants and their health risks, visit www.dhss.mo.gov.

—Callina Wood

Have a Safe Trip Before you hit

the road this summer, check out the new online

crash map provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, to make sure your trip is smooth and safe. This interactive map lets you search for vehicle accidents all over the state by a specific geographic location, type of crash (like overturning, parked vehicle, pedestrian, and more), and crash severity.

Michelle Fooks, a computer programmer at the

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Missouri drivers can use the map to plan for safe travel—the crash locations can be seen on the map from any geographic location, so you can assess problematic roadways and be aware of areas that may pose a problem, or plan a safer route and avoid them altogether.

The map can be found online at www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov.

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I am tired from the flight. I hear slot machines chant, “Come play me; put a quarter in and pull the handle down,” and suddenly, I become overly excited to be in Las Vegas.

Sin City—bright lights, miles of casinos full of poker and blackjack, plus block after block filled with Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, and Dior—it is no surprise that this city hosts one of the largest fashion markets in the world.

It is in the sixties here, and I’m ready in my high-waisted teal Lauren Conrad skirt, a white scoop-neck tee, Oh Deer! teal and purple pumps from last season, topped off with a deep purple Love Quotes scarf. I am feeling stylish and ready to face the lions, also known as the vendors, to place my fall orders for Elly’s Couture, a women’s boutique I own in Columbia. On the agenda this trip, Men’s Apparel GIC (MAGIC) and PROJECT, a sister marFashion desig ner Whitney Po rt and Elly Swet z, owner of El ket to MAGIC. ly's Couture at Co lumbia.

As I walk into Mandalay Bay’s Convention Center to walk through PROJECT, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is playing overhead.

Buyers breeze by me Red Bull in hand, struggling to keep their heads up to shop from partying so hard the night before. But the show must go on, and money must be spent, even in a recession.

Ella Moss, Scarlett & O, Michael Kors, Disney Couture, and then Tea Bag’s booths beckon before I reach my destination: the Whitney Eve booth. There she is, Whitney Port, the designer, who now has her own spin-off show, The City, on MTV, in one of her pieces from her spring 2009 collection—“Beachy meets Bohemian meets Up-TownGirl,” she says. Her fall collection includes many bright colors. The fuchsias intertwined with metallic silvers and black are exciting. It was nice to see a fun twist instead of the same old blacks and browns.

As I place my order, I find out that she loves Missouri and has been coming to the Show Me State since she was a toddler. Her grandparents are from the Lake of the Ozarks, and her parents purchased a home on the lake a few years back.

Whitney offers to stop by the store and promote her line the next time she’s in town. It’s refreshing having a designer like her care so much about how her pieces perform at Elly’s Couture.

In the next of about fifty aisles of booths, there are waitresses offering water, cigarettes, candy bars, and alcoholic drinks at 10 AM. It wouldn’t be Vegas if they weren’t. —Elly Swetz

—Callina Wood

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By Ron W. Marr

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The truth of the matter is that I’m poor as a church mouse. For the time being, I still have a roof over my head (it leaks), a couple of ancient dogs (as incontinent as my roof), and a car that runs (it drips, rather than leaks).

Applying the silver-lining-principle, I know things could be much worse. I could lose the roof, the dogs could pass away, and my car could give up the ghost entirely. A friend did offer me a mule, but so far, I’ve passed on the opportunity.

Mules get good gas mileage, but the savings at the pump is superseded by the cost of migraine medicine. Plus, you have to wonder just what sort of extreme maladjustment exists in a free mule.

But I digress. My current state of poverty can be attributed in part to the economy.

Traditional newspapers and periodicals are going belly-up, and there’s not much call these days for literary types or philosopher columnists. With a few enlightened exceptions (like this one), the position barely exists.

Mostly, I attribute my sorry financial state to none other than myself; if nothing else, I’m into personal accountability and blatant truths. I’m a hillbilly writer; I tend to like the simple, the uncomplicated, the peaceful, the remote. That’s partly just me; I’m an outdoorsy sort who revels in the sound of hooting owls and singing coyotes. I love my trees and squirrels, love watching the blue heron silently stalk minnows in the shallows.

But, it’s also something else. You’ll forgive me if I engage in a rare excursion into the serious. For most of my life, people have asked why a guy such as myself, mildly talented and marginally bright, a guy capable of making folks laugh, cry, and ponder, wasn’t more involved in the world.

They wondered why I didn’t join the corporate fraternity, climb the ladder, ensconce myself in a career ensuring future security. I’m so sick of this question, sometimes blunt and sometimes implied, that the time has come to put the matter to rest. The answer is … that I couldn’t.

When I was a kid, nobody had heard of anxiety disorders. That I had an ulcer at age eight was considered a mere anomaly. As I grew older, I knew something was very wrong; my quirks were variously attributed

to being nervous, weird, shy, antisocial, or high-strung. I was usually able to cover this, forcing myself to engage in everyday activities that twisted my guts into intricate knots.

Dealing with people, face-to-face on a daily basis, was and is (for me) akin to facing the Spanish Inquisition.

Still, I fought it, attempting my own aversion therapy, thinking that facing one’s fears was the key to overcoming them. In fact, that made things worse. Regardless, I persevered, working for newspapers, dreading every interview I conducted or every meeting I was forced to attend. I started my own publication (and made it successful) but was terrified every time I had to go out and sell ads. Even making phone calls could bring on the sweating, the shaking, the racing heart.

I made myself do it and faked it so well I should have received an Oscar.

Finally, medical science reached the point where such disorders were proven to have a real, diagnosable cause and a real, physical effect. They weren’t imaginary or a sign of weak character, as so many assumed.

I saw MDs, psychologists, and went on a variety of drugs that (since my insurance didn’t or doesn’t cover them) helped put me deeply in debt.

Some helped a little, for a little while. Some made it worse. In the end, I had to learn to cope, learn how to find my own sort of peace. I find it in my surroundings, in my dogs, in the quiet of the woods, and in the slow pace of a muddy river.

Now, I often wonder how I will hold onto this place that has been my solace and salvation. I suppose, somewhere, there is a lesson in all this.

Keep seeking help for disorders until you find something that works for you. I’m not hungry. I’m not cold. I’m content with what I have, if I can hang onto it—it’s so much more than people in some parts of the world have.

Ron Marr But frankly, I’m eyeing that mule.

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The only garden of its kind in the United States and the largest expansion Powell Gardens at Kingsville has undertaken, the Heartland Harvest Garden opens on June 14. This twelve-acre installation celebrates Midwest agriculture and also features two thousand plant varieties, including orchards, vegetables, and other food crops from around the world. Year-round education, food-related research, and special events are a few ways the garden will entice and engage visitors.

Powell Gardens already incorporates perennial, waterfall, rock, island, and fountain gardens within 915 acres of rural countryside.

There are also a spacious, light-filled visitor education center, a cafe, and a meditation chapel designed by Fay Jones, an architect and associate of Frank Lloyd Wright.

But the Heartland Harvest Garden will be a place where visitors can follow food “from seed to plate.” Heirloom peaches native to China—Beijing is like Tulsa in climate— will grow in the entry garden. The Spanish brought them to Mexico, and they later arrived in the United States. There’s also a Cherokee Indian peach growing here, plus ornamental edible plants, such as rosemary, olives, pineapple guavas, coconut palm, and Sea Buckthorns, of which each berry has the vitamin C of an entire orange.

“Anything you can grow here, we will,” says Alan Branhagen, director of horticulture.

The new Heartland Harvest Garden will include a forty-foot observation silo, produce tasting stations, and a barn with a gift shop and a cafe. Visitors will be able to purchase

By Lisa Waterman Gray

The garden entrance opens to a courtyard where visitors can find the day’s tasting station location, what the special of the day is at Fresh: A Garden Cafe, and the special activities schedule.

additional produce, in season—“a peck of Powell”—at the gift shop, and any food excess will be donated to food pantries.

There will also be chefs’ demonstrations and cooking classes at the Kansas City Power & Light All Electric Cooktop.

While standing near the top of the silo, visitors will enjoy expansive views.

Individual gardening authors will re-create the Authors’ Garden every few years and make educational presentations during their tenure. Rosalind Creasy, who created the term “edible landscape” and wrote The Complete Book of Edible Landscaping, and Barbara Damrosch, author of The Garden Primer and a Washington Post columnist, are the first designing authors.

Beyond this garden, dozens of patio, dwarf, and standard peach trees bloom profusely within a brick spiral paved area called the Peach Plaza, and fifty-four varieties of apples grow in the Apple Celebration Court. Deep green vines in the vineyard thicken with grapes grown throughout Missouri, plus several other varieties such as Chardonnay grapes. Edible hybrid tea roses grow nearby, as a companion plant. A large arbor, a fountain, and handcrafted ornamental gates decorate the vineyard.

But this is only the beginning. Inspired

by France’s famous Villandry gardens, the Quilt Gardens feature four three-quarteracre quadrants whose edible crops, vegetables, and fruits will incorporate textures,

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shapes, and colors that create ever-changing visual designs—each one created to resemble a classic quilt pattern. The Quilt Gardens will display the world’s food plants, and the landscape will change seasonally.

Fun Foods Farm, a youth education garden with a bubbling stream, operational windmill, cistern, rain barrel, and the Tutti Frutti Maze, is full of edible fruits. Students through the eighth grade enjoy hands-on learning in a greenhouse and interactive gardens. Powell Gardens offers many additional programs related to education curriculum requirements for science, history, math, art, and healthy lifestyles.

“Gardens can help urban children see where their food comes from,” says Karen Elliott, nutrition and health education specialist, with University of Missouri Extension in Jackson County. “They can also encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables when they can taste them fresh from the garden.”

The Heartland Harvest Garden will also include: ■ The Seed to Plate Greenhouse. The plants of some of America’s favorite breakfast foods will be here, from coffee, tea, and chocolate to bananas and oranges. On the other side of the greenhouse, visitors will see how seeds germinate and grow into plants.

A cross-section of the three hundred-some

vegetable varieties produced for the garden will be showcased here.

■ A Kitchen Garden with an extensive collection of culinary herbs planted in designs reminiscent of a Celtic knot garden, a Japanese crest garden, and quilt blocks.

■ An adjacent Butterfly Garden, which serves as an “insectary” to encourage populations of beneficial insects that help pollinate and control the number of “bad bugs” in the garden.

Visit www.powellgardens.org for more information.

Upcoming Events June 6 An exclusive preview party, with author Rosalind Creasy June 13 Garden Fest: A Food and Wine Experience, with demonstrations, samplings, and presentations by regional culinary and gardening experts July 3 Booms & Blooms Festival and Ice Cream Social July 18 Sweet Corn Festival August 22 Tomato Festival September 12 Chile Pepper Festival October 3-4 Harvest Celebration and Antique Tractor Show

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Our newly remodeled course has been re-named The Cove and opens in May 2009 featuring new greens and bunkers, the addition of some forward tees, a re-design of some holes, and a new state-of-the-art GPS system which will make this Robert Trent Jones Sr. signature course, THE course to play, for many years to come.

With a mix of traditional and modern, The Lodge of Four Seasons truly offers the finest resort experience.

We have upgraded our Lodge sleeping rooms, public space and outdoor event areas.

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Spa Shiki offers a new tiled whirlpool, steam room, infrared sauna, new pedicure chairs, and new exercise equipment in the Inner Balance room.

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