Missouri Life June/July 2016

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An Audubon Handbook to Missouri * 123 Summer Jamborees

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[76] BARBECUE TOUR Drive along I-70 to test your BB-iQ and discover the state’s best smokehouses.

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[17] MADE IN MISSOURI Barbecue using all Missouri ingredients. Find Show-Me State-made sauces, rubs, and charcoal to make the ideal roast, ribs, or brisket.

[22] SHOW-ME BOOKS Gayle Harper documents her ninety-day journey down the length of the Mississippi, and seven more Missouri authors write books worth checking out.

[26] MISSOURI MUSIC St. Louis songstress Beth Bombara credits the Gateway City with her newfound musical direction.

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[28] MISSOURI ARTIST

[30] IT’S A BIRD! The Audubon Society has deeps roots in Missouri. Discover all eleven local state chapters, and find out whe e they go to watch for rare birds.

[38] ALL NIGHT JAZZ After last call, there’s a place where music and drinks are served all night. A holdover from the Pendergast era, the Mutual Musicians Foundation in the heart of Kansas City’s Eighteenth and Vine District is where the jazz elites go to jam and play one last song for the night.

[45] THE DRINK-ME STATE From wineries trying their hand at the ancient art of making mead to breweries bring-

Oil painter Doug Hall depicts nineteenth-century Native American life from his secluded cabin deep in the southwest Missouri Ozarks.

[73] MUSINGS Ron Marr gets political and proposes a basic voter competency test for the US electorate.

[74] NO PLACE LIKE HOME Lorry Myers takes a break from the news cycle to clear her thoughts at the Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site and comes home more refreshed than she would have imagined.

ing new fl vor to small towns, we look at every adult beverage maker in the state.

[60] INSIDE RED OAK II Since 1987, artist Lowell Davis has been reconstructing America’s idyllic past along Route 66 in a small town of his own making. Welcome to Red Oak II.

[66] THE MISSOURI STATE ELECTION GUIDE What a long election cycle it’s been. Take a break from the talking heads in the national news to prepare yourself for the Missouri state primary on August 2.

special section > [64] WEALTH MANAGEMENT Explore the Department of Labor fiduciary sta dard that all trust companies must now enact.

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CONTENT BY LOCATION

JUNE 2016

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[15] MO MIX

Publisher Greg Wood recounts motorcycle

Ride into the sunset at the Mustang

memories, and Editor in Chief Danita

Family Reunion, get the blues at a new mu-

Allen Wood explains why non-cyclists will

seum, and go on an adventure in Branson.

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enjoy Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri).

[82] RECIPES [12] LETTERS

Cook pork steaks St. Louis style, try a bar-

Readers write about cycling, Henry Rowe

becue appetizer, and make a summer side.

Schoolcraft, and more.

[106] MISSOURIANA Would you take the Kansas City Bar-

< on the cover

[84] DINING WORTH THE DRIVE

becue Society oath? How many birds

THE SAUCE BOSS

Order delivery in St. Peters, stop when

questions and more.

Find this sloppy

you see the giant rooster in Seymour,

pulled pork sand-

and try the best buff t in Lincoln.

wich and six stellar homemade sauces

[87] ALL AROUND MISSOURI

at Shotgun Pete’s in

Explore 123 summer events across the

downtown Columbia.

state. It’s easy as A, B, C.

are in Missouri? We address these

Where do I sign up?

If you don’t already have a subscription to Missouri Life, you can subscribe online or by calling us at 800-492-2593.

Travel with Fellow Missourians!

8 Days • January 14-22, 2017* *Dates subject to change.

• Tortuguero National Park: take a guided cruise through the canals to view wildlife and a guided walk through the rainforest.

• Arenal: tour a pineapple plantation; sightsee in La Fortuna; visit Natura Park, Tabacón Hot Springs, and the Arenal volcano.

• Sarchi Village: see artists in their workshops making the famous oxcarts in the center of Costa Rican handcrafts.

• Monteverde: visit the Sky Walk hanging bridges, the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, Trapiche family-owned farm and enjoy a homemade lunch and farewell dinner.

For more information visit missourilife.com/travel/travel-with-fellow-missourians or travelerslane.com 314-223-1224 • travelerslane@hotmail.com

Join Greg & Danita Wood, publisher & editor in chief of Missouri Life

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Pla n Y ou r Get a wa y!

So m uch to se e an d do in Le ba no n!

Lebanon Comic-Con Cowan Civic Center June 17-19 lebanoncomic.com

The Our Town Your Town Celebration at Lebanon I-44 Speedway will feature NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Racing, a Fa mily Ga me Z one, clowns, inflatable indoor laser tag and back by popular demand tethered hot air balloon rides with a fireworks finale.

Our Town Your Town Lebanon I-44 Speedway June 18 417-588-3256

Lebanon is known by its motto, “Friendly people.

Friendly place.”

These events are only part of the fun we have to offer.

Midwest Derbyfest Tournament Cowan Civic Center June 24-26 727-485-7684

Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival Conway, MO June 30 and July 1-2 starvycreek.com

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Photo: Friends of Jim

The Saline County Fair begins on July 9 with a Demolition Derby at the Saline County Fairgrounds. The rest of the week, until July 17, the youth of Saline County will exhibit their skill and talent in livestock shows and project displays. The fun doesn’t stop there. Make sure you take in the nightly entertainment. Visit www.visitmarshallmo.com or call 660-631-2862 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Photo: Marshall Bow Hunters

Plan to participate in the MoJAM Self Bow Jamboree July 14-16, sponsored by Marshall Bowhunters. The event takes place at Indian Foothills Park. Attend seminars throughout the event.

Experience a 3-D archery range, novelty shoots, flintknapping and bow building. For more information visit www.marshallbowhunters.org or call 660-886-2714.

Be sure to visit the Marshall Welcome Center on the northwest corner of the Square!

Saturdays - Marshall Market on the Square – Downtown – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Marshall Market on the square on Facebook or call 660-833-7434 June 4 - Saline County Barbecue – Courthouse Lawn, Marshall – Afternoon and Evening – www.visitmarshallmo.com or call 660-886-2225 June 4 - A Night at the Museum – Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center – 6:00 p.m.

– www.arrowrock.org or call 660-837-3231

June 5 - 3-D Bow Shoot, ASA Qualifier – Indian Foothills Park, Marshall – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. www.marshallbowhunters.org or call 660-886-2714 June 5 - Pancake Breakfast and Fly-In – Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum – 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. www.nicholasbeasley.org or call 660-886-2630

Photo: Marshall Democrat News

Photo: Marshall Democrat News

When you visit Marshall, make the Marshall Welcome Center and Jim the Wonder Dog Museum your first stop. We’re open 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday. We can help you plan what to see and do while you are in the area. Before you leave, take time to learn about Marshall’s most famous four-legged citizen and go for a stroll through the beautiful garden adjacent to the Welcome Center. Then go explore!

For more information visit www.jimthewonderdog.org or call 660-886-8300.

July 4 - Impromptu Parade – Main Street, Arrow Rock – 2:00 p.m. www.arrowrock.org or call 660-837-3231 July 4 - Annual Fireworks – Indian Foothills Park, Marshall – Dusk – www.marshallmoparks.net or call 660-886-7128 [6] MissouriLife

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Photo: Old Trails Regional Tourism Partnership

The Old Trails Region stretches along both sides of the Missouri River. There is something for everyone as you visit conservation areas, state parks and historic sites.

Orchards, wineries, unique shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts make this area a destination for travelers looking for a special getaway. For more details or assistance in planning your trip, visit www.oldtrails.net or call 660-259-2230.

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There is much to see and do in our region. Plan to stay with us in Marshall while you travel in the area.

Comfort Inn - Marshall Station 1356 W. College Ave. 660-886-8080 www.comfortinn.com Super 8 of Marshall 1355 W. College Ave. 660-886-3359 www.super8.com Marshall Lodge 1333 W. Vest St. 660-886-2326 www.marshall-lodge.com Kittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Guest Houses 228 E. North St. 660-886-8445 Courthouse Lofts 23 N. Lafayette St. 660-229-5644

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The Village of Arrow Rock buzzes with activity and entertainment in the summer. Come discover the quaint charm of this hamlet situated above the Missouri River bluffs. You will find outstanding dining, unique shopping opportunities, a museum and professional theater. Stay at a local B & B while you take in everything Arrow Rock has to offer. For more information visit www.arrowrock.org or call 660-837-3231.

Claudiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B & B 3000 W. Arrow St. 660-886-5285

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Photo: Marshall Democrat News

Take a trip along the Boonslick Trail in central Missouri where you will see more than 50 quilt blocks displayed on classic barns throughout three counties. Each quilt block pattern and colors are chosen by the barn owners.

Come see these beautiful works of art and learn the special story of each quilt block. For more information visit www.boonslicktourism.org or call 660-248-2011.

Photo: Boonslick Tourism Commission

Photo: Friends of Arrow Rock

Scan this QR code to visit our website!

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TWO-WHEELIN’ AROUND MISSOURI!

JOIN US IN NORTH MISSOURI

THIS JUNE, Missouri Life is all about exploring Missouri on twowheels, whether by motorcycle using our brand new 2016 Missouri Motorcycle Guide or on our cross-state bike ride Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri).

My first mode of transportation was a horse, and I’ve always been glad for that. I could saddle up and ride into Gentry or over to friends, and it was a great feeling to have a horse to ride wherever I wanted.

Around the time I turned fifteen, though, my brother, Mike, bought a Yamaha 250 street bike. That soon became my next mode of transportation. It allowed me to ride a little farther afield than with my horse. I had friends that also had motorcycles, and we’d tool all over Gentry and Worth Counties having a blast.

I have not given up riding horses, but I confess I haven’t been on a motorcycle since those early days. My brother bought a Honda 550, and that was the last bike I was on. That doesn’t mean I’m not hankering to get back on one. The bikes out there today are very appealing to me. Danita, don’t get mad if I show up at the house with a hog one of these days.

For those of you heading out on the highway on those kind of two-wheelers and three-wheelGREG WOOD, ers, we have a great publication you need to stick PUBLISHER in your saddle bags. The 2016 Missouri Motorcycle Guide has thirty fantastic routes designed specifically for maximizing the fun experience of riding in open spaces, up and down hills, and around lots of curves. They also make great guides for all us four-wheeler types, too. You can get one at any Missouri Division of Tourism visitor center and at many bike shops across the state. Or, send us $5, and we’ll mail you one. You can also go to missourilife.com/travel/motorcycle-guide for a free digital edition.

For you other two-wheel riders, don’t forget about Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri) from June 11 to 17. This year, we are again going river to river from the Missouri to the Mississippi, so you can dip your bike wheels in both. Starting at St. Joseph and ending in Hannibal, we’re traveling along Highway 36, mostly on secondary state roads, with overnight stops in Hamilton, Chillicothe, Brookfield Macon, and Shelbina. The festival starts with LE a pre-ride party in St. Joseph on June 11, and YC MOTORC GUIDE the riding begins on June 12 and continues for six days until we have a big wrap-up party in Hannibal on June 17.

If you are interested in riding on Big BAM, you can buy day passes or one for the whole week. Your ticket includes gear transport, camping, hot showers, and lots of extras.

Find out more at bigbamride.com.

YOU DON’T have to ride a bike to have a great time exploring High-

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way 36, nicknamed the Way of Genius, this summer. Just come along by car to our rolling festival, Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri), June 11 though 17 in northern Missouri. There may be no better time to take this tour, because you can visit each town, enjoy free special events at each stop, see the many area attractions, and attend all the free concerts during the day and every evening. If you see Greg and I huffing and puffing as we pedal past, give us a shout!

Big BAM is an excellent time to drive the Way of Genius, named after the brilliant people who once lived along the route: Walter Cronkite, Walt Disney, General John J. Pershing, Sam Walton, and of course that other Sam—Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain.

Almost every town along our route, even pass-through towns like Marceline and Palmyra, are extending a special welcome to Big BAM bikers, as well as to visitors who just want to come, listen to music, and sample craft beer or local wine.

Learn all about Jesse James, notorious if not a genius, at St. Joseph; visit the many quilt DANITA ALLEN WOOD, shops at Hamilton; at Chillicothe, where sliced EDITOR bread was invented, you can see this invention, on loan from the Smithsonian; and dine at the Brickhouse Bar and Grill in Brookfield, located right in between the homes of the dreamer Walt Disney in Marceline and the defender General Pershing at nearby Pershing State Park, which is also home to the Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site. Check out Macon’s historic downtown and get some ice cream at Miller Rexall; relax at Shelbina Lake and enjoy the Big BAM Block Party there. Round out your trip with dozens of attractions in Hannibal, the fina stop. Say hi to our friend Bill Martin at Mark Twain Brewing Company.

We have an awesome and eclectic lineup of music with professional sound system and crew all along the way, too. Our partner, Mike Denehy of Off Track Events, has an almost magical knack for choosing extraordinary up-and-coming bands. Our group is small enough that you can get up close and personal with the bands, too. Here are a few I’m looking forward to seeing: indie folk group David Wax Museum; true-blue American rockers The Black Lillies; outlaw country band Cory B. Clay & the Twains; blues and country singer William Elliott Whitmore; bluegrass outfit Old Salt Union; the Kris Lager Band, whose life-celebrating music blends rock, soul, trance, zydeco, reggae, funk, hip-hop, gospel, and more; and the Final Mix Show Band, who also fuse a number of genres.

Visit missourilife.com or tinyurl.com/bigbam for dozens more destinations and also dining and lodging recommendations. We hope to see you there! Be sure and say hello. We’ll be the tired-looking cyclists.

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ADJUSTING TO SMALL TOWN LIFE I was born in the San Francisco Bay area and have lived in Los Angeles and Wichita. Now, I live on sixty acres in rural Benton County.

I have adjusted well for many reasons.

My utility company has a package that includes TV, a land line phone, and high-speed internet. Unlimited phone calls, ample TV channels, and a choice of speeds for internet are all fiber optic, which isn’t affected by the weather. It feels like I am in a big city.

I have season tickets to Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock. Talk about quality theater; you can find it there I am eighty miles from Columbia, a hundred miles from Springfield, and eighty miles from Kansas City. In other words, I have the best of both worlds!

Last year, Big BAM riders cycled from Rock Port to Canton.

On June 11, they’ll begin the ride from St. Joseph to Hannibal.

Congrats to Missouri Life and ride sponsors for rekindling the idea of a cross-state recreational bike ride, but it certainly is not the first

—Kit Salter

—Linda Koenig, Chesterfield Trevor Harris of Columbia’s KBIA 88.1 will be presenting on

—Bill Siebert, Benton County

WHO WAS FIRST? I have been a Missouri Life subscriber for quite a few years and look forward to reading and enjoying every issue cover to cover. However, I do feel you misrepresented the 2015 Big BAM Bicycle Ride as “Missouri’s first cross-state bicycle ride— not race” in the April 2016 issue. In the 1980s and 1990s, I participated as a volunteer and rider in the Cycle Across Missouri Parks (CAMP) crossstate bike rides, cosponsored by the Missouri D epartment of Natural Resources and the St. Louis American Youth Hostels Organization. Two years, we started in St. Charles and finished in Independence. Another two years, we started in Independence and finished in St. Charles. Each night, we three hundred or so riders camped in different Missouri state parks: Cuivre River, Finger Lakes, Lexington, Arrow Rock, Watkins Mill, etc. I only participated in four of those cross-state recreational rides, but the expertly organized rides were held for many years.

You all add nice marks to the badge of Geography in these words, images, and pages.

Thanks for your letter and the history of the CAMP ride.

Ozarks Explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft on June 18 in Potosi

I’m glad you brought me up to speed. The one thing that I

at the Moses Austin Festival. You can also listen to Trevor Har-

think makes Big BAM different is that we take the cross-

ris’s radio broadcast on the subject at KBIA.org.—Editors

state part literally. We actually go border-to-border. This year like the last, Big BAM riders will have the opportu-

Correction: We misidentified a photo in the May issue.

nity to dip their bike tires in the Missouri River at the start

The photo was of the Chuckwagon Dutch Oven Dinner

and in the Mississippi at the end.

Show in Hallsville. The event takes place this year on

Thanks for subscribing and staying in touch!— Publisher Greg Wood

BRINGING SCHOOLCRAFT TO LIFE What a good piece of work you all have done in bringing the Henry Rowe Schoolcraft’s tour and exploration to the pages of the April issue of Missouri Life! It was neat to feel the adventure in Schoolcraft’s journey, and Missouri Life makes the drama fit right into the fabric of your April issue.

It is great to see that Trevor Harris [KBIA radio host and author of the article] will give the story additional dimension with the April and June tours and presentations.

October 15. Visit victoriancountryinn.com or call 573819-2000 for more information.

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A New Adventure

St. Louis

LATER THIS YEAR, visitors to Missouri’s

I Got the Blues

COURTESY OF NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM, FRITZ’S ADVENTURE, AND MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

MUSIC FANS

vacation destination will have a new adventure to take— Fritz’s Adventure on Highway 76, next to Dolly Parton’s

have a new reason to rejoice.

Well-curated exhibits and artifacts chronologically fol-

After fi e years of planning and fundraising, the National

low the music’s roots in the Deep South to its Great Mi-

Blues Museum finally opened its doors to the public

gration north and its influence on rock ’n’ roll and modern

Inside, Fritz’s Adventure will be home to three stories

Located on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis,

music. In addition, an interactive display helps visitors cre-

and eighty thousand square feet of suspended bridges,

the National Blues Museum offers a comprehensive look

ate their own blues song by adding lyrics and instrumenta-

zip lines, rock-climbing walls, tunnels, and ropes courses.

at the history of this uniquely American music.

Dixie Stampede. And it promises to be a sliding, climbing, and swinging good time.

tion at different stations. The final stop is the “Mix it Up”

There will also be realistic utility poles to climb and a life-

D esigned by museum planning and design firm Gal-

room—donated by blues rocker Jack White—where visi-

size water tower that houses multiple slides. The fun

lagher & Associates—which also designed The Grammy

tors can add effects and finali e their song creation before

doesn’t end inside, either. The outside of the building will

Museum in Los Angeles, the Motown Museum in Detroit,

having a souvenir MP3 sent to their email.

be a climbing wall.

and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in

The museum is not just for learning about the blues; it’s

Open year-round, Fritz’s Adventure will certainly be-

Los Angeles—the museum boasts 23,000-square-feet of

also for experiencing it. Local and national blues acts will

come a destination for tourists, and with a dining room

exhibit space, as well as a traveling exhibition room and a

perform at the museum’s venue on weekends and during

and multiple party rooms, it might become the next hot

performance space with a stage and a gift shop.

events. Visit nationalbluesmuseum.org.— Amy Burger

birthday spot for local kids.— Debra Pamplin

Raymondville

Ride into the Sunset IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a bit of the untamed West without leaving the Show-Me-State, take a trail ride through the beautiful Ozarks during the Mustang Family Reunion Ride.

Each year people from all over the country descend on Raymondville in rural Texas County for a family fun trail ride that welcomes riders as young as three and as old as ninety-three. Riders must bring their own steeds, and all breeds of equine—including mustangs, paints, Tennessee walkers, mules, and donkeys—are welcome.

The reunion is more than a trail ride, though. It’s a week of learning about horsemanship and building trust between riders and horses. Scheduled for June 19 through 25, the event includes three daily meals, forty clinics, camping, and trail rides. In fact, there are 250 miles of trails spread over 5,000 acres. Catching a late sunset in the Ozarks on horseback is an experience worthy of anyone’s memory bank. The reunion is held at the Golden Hills Ranch. To learn more, call Laura Scott Dawsoat at 512-809-5250 or visit mustangfamilyreunionride.com.— Carolyn Tomlin

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Made IN MISSOURI St. Louis

The Ambassador of Charcoal MISSOURI may be known for its barbecue joints, but it’s the charcoal that smokes, fl vors, and cooks the meat that put the state on the culinary map.

Leading the charcoal charge across the nation is Jonathan Heslop of The Saint Louis Charcoal Company, whose Rockwood Charcoal has garnered a fervent following among barbecue connoisseurs. Since 2006, he’s been singing Missouri’s praises while slinging his product to consumers.

“Wisconsin has its cheese; Idaho has its potatoes,” he says. “With Rockwood, we want to make Missouri synonymous with good charcoal, especially since the state produces 80 percent of the country’s lump charcoal. By using only local Missouri hardwoods, we can offer the quality cooks deser e.”

Rockwood continues to pack shelves at 1,500 locations nationwide and converts new fans by the day.

For Jonathan, Rockwood blossomed out of necessity. He long struggled to find a consistent lump charcoal in the store but often was left with underkilned, charred wood in a bag, which produced a smoky burn.

A helicopter pilot, Jonathan was flying over the Mark Twain National Forest when he spotted charcoal kilns deep in the woods below. He soon developed a kinship with the producers and began transporting charcoal back to his hometown of Eureka for family and friends. As word-of-mouth spread, Jonathan knew the market was hungry for a higher quality charcoal, and in 2012, the Rockwood brand was born.

Today, Rockwood producers rescue oak, maple, and hickory scraps from the timber mill industry. The wood is then dried for six months before it’s kilned for fi e days.

The result, according to Jonathan, is a 100 percent natural, premium charcoal that offers a desirable, rich aroma ideal for both smoking and grilling “I knew we had something you couldn’t find anywhere else, but in the end, it’s charcoal,” Jonathan says. “Our biggest hurdle was taking a commodity and making it cool. Through a grassroots effort, we slowly created a cult following. There are chefs who refuse to use anything else now; they’ll drive two hours to a dealer and end up bringing ten or twenty bags home.”

For Chris Schafer of O’Fallon’s Heavy Smoke BBQ, the clean and consistent burn of Rockwood helped his team clinch the 2015 Budweiser BBQ Series Championship.

“A clean fire puts off the type of smoke that’s perfect for smoking meats,” Chris COURTESY OF ROCKWOOD CHARCOAL

says. “A lot of other charcoals put off a smoke that smells toxic and doesn’t turn out a great smoked product.”

Just as important to Heslop as Rockwood’s popularity is its sustainability. All charcoal is packed in recyclable, natural paper bags. Excess charcoal fines are collected for agricultural use as a carbon soil amendment, which ensures nothing is wasted.

By preserving the rich history of Missouri charcoal and focusing on its future, Jonathan helps keep the spotlight on our state.

To learn more about Rockwood Charcoal or find a list of retailers, visit rockwoodcharcoal.com.—Nicole Plegge

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Holcomb

Washington

The Reason to Season

STICKY PIG BARBECUE SAUCE

JERRY HOLSTEN claims that his barbecue

claims to be Missouri’s best. While the verdict may be

recipe dates back to before the Civil War.

One-Stop Shop BLUES HOG has everything you need for barbecue but the meat.

The company started when owner, sauce boss, and Tennessee native Bill Arnold began crafting the com-

out on the online barbecue forums, the sauce certainly

With a sauce recipe passed down through genera-

pany’s flagship sauce in his kitchen at home. However,

seems to have been welcomed with open arms across

tions, Jerry started working on perfecting it in his kitchen

Blues Hog really took off when he moved to Missouri and

the state since the Anchor City company was founded

and eventually became confident enough to start enter-

started entering barbecue contests. In 1999, he won his

in 2004.

ing area contests in the 1980s. After a few years of fina -

first award at the American Royal International Barbecue

The jarred sauce comes in four varieties: original,

izing his sauce recipe and taking home awards at local

Contest, and he’s been cleaning up ever since.

mustard, jalapeño, and habanero. To that end, Sticky

competitions, Bruce thought about using just the dry in-

Blues Hog has now grown to include four different va-

Pig is now offering a dry rub as a companion to its line

gredients from the sauce recipes, and thus, Strawberry’s

rieties of sauces: original, honey mustard, Tennessee red,

of sauces. Plus, the small-town operation has expanded

Shake-On Bar-B-Que Seasoning was born.

and Smoky Mountain—a hickory smoke-infused spin on

its market and is now available in grocery stores as far as Owasso, Oklahoma, and Farwell, Michigan.

While the habanero sauce certainly satisfies heat

From then, Bruce started focusing on just using this

the original. The company also offers a dry rub and char-

near-perfect dry rub, and in 1994 he won Grand Cham-

coal now, so you can use Blues Hog from smoke to sauce.

pion in the Show-Me State BBQ Cookoff in ennett.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to make

seekers and the mustard sauce offers a tangy twist on

Now, the company sells its award-winning seasoning

some authentic Memphis-style pulled pork or just want

barbecue, owners Quinton and Teresa Tainer say the

alongside a steak rub and two sauces. Look for Straw-

to spice up some grilled chicken, Blues Hog has you cov-

company’s flagship original sauce is still its best seller.

berry’s products at stores across the state. If you’re not

ered. As it says on the jar, you can sauce anything from

It’s a sweet sauce that works just as well for barbecuing

much of a cook, you can try the seasonings and sauces

fish to wild game, but it’s especially good on ribs. Look

pork steaks as it does for dipping chicken fingers. Visit

at the Strawberry’s restaurant at 107 Main Street. Visit

for Blues Hog products in grocery stores across the state.

stickypigbbq.com for more information.—Jonas Weir

strawsbbq.com or call 573-792-3706.—Jonas Weir

For more information, go to blueshog.com.—Jonas Weir

HARRY KATZ

Centralia

IN MISSOURI

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Callaway County, Missouri Backer’s Auto World celeb rates America’s love for automo biles.

Nearly 80 rare and vintag e cars are displayed in historic venues.

Crane’s Country Store an d Museum highlights life from the late 1800’s to early 19 00’s, including a replica gas sta tion.

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Fulton Annual Street Fair

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Summer & Fall Events Rooster Creek Quilters Show July 14-16 Frogs and Hogs July 15-16 Callaway County Fair August 2 -6 10th Annual Bluegrass & BBQ September 11 Hatton Craft Day October 1 Autumn on the Bricks October 8 Brick District Holiday Open House November 11 -12 m the Brick Savor fresh produce fro et every Saturday District Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark ay evening in morning and Wednesd ne, visit a craft Fulton. Sample local wi at worth-thebutcher shop and dine drive restaurants.

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FROM MINNESOTA TO MISSISSIPPI Missourian Gayle Harper traces America’s greatest river from headwaters to the delta.

BY JONAS WEIR

A RAINDROP that falls into the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Minnesota will take ninety days to travel the length of the river and spill out into the Gulf of Mexico. When Springfield resident, journalist, and award-winning photographer Gayle Harper read this factoid on the National Park Service’s website, she decided that she needed to recreate the journey herself.

Her journey began with planning. The length of the Mississippi— more than 2,300 miles—split up over ninety days would come to a little more than twenty-five miles a day. First, she reached out to local communities along the banks of the river to start plotting her route. For Gayle, this project was just as much about the people of the river as it was about the natural beauty through the heart of America.

The book starts out in Lake Itasca, Minnesota. Immediately, you’re immersed in beauty with stunning photographs of the cradle of the Mississippi and one of the oldest hardwood forests in the country. And the writing is just as captivating as the photography. Gayle recounts a chance encounter with a timber wolf that she wasn’t quite quick enough to capture on camera, and she packs the pages with interesting tidbits. Did you know a timber wolf territory could encompass a ten-mile radius?

Missourians will especially connect with the middle section of the book. Chapters five and six both include Missouri communities. However, chapter five—titled “The Story Keeper”—is all about Missouri, and it even starts with a Mark Twain quote: “Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.”

Here, you can explore Hannibal with Gayle, and later, you can view the mighty Mississippi and the Gateway Arch from atop one of the tallest buildings in downtown St. Louis. You can also see splendid photos of the French colonial settlement Ste. Genevieve at its best.

Chapter six begins with Gayle leaving the Show-Me State and venturing into Tennessee and Arkansas. On her way out of her home state, she stops in Charleston and New Madrid, where she takes a side trip with Missouri State Parks naturalist and historian Chris Crabtree to see Temple Mound at Towosahgy State Historic Site. Aptly titled “A Gumbo of Cultures,” Gayle connects Missouri culture to the South, opening a new leg of the journey and an entirely different region of the country, the Delta.

Roadtrip with a Raindrop: 90 Days Along the Mississippi River Gayle Harper, hardcover, 240 pages, Acclaim Press, $39.95 Aside from the remarkable photography and writing, Roadtrip with a Raindrop succeeds in connecting a diverse array of cultures and sewing these great river communities into the fabric of the country. It’s a reminder how tied to each other we all really are in the United States, especially along America’s great artery.

To that end, residents of the Show-Me State will delight in the fact that this journey is brought to you through the lens of an Ozark native. You can live vicariously through these pages and get a taste of what it’s like for a Missourian to explore the near Canadian states of Minnesota and Wisconsin and venture into ’gator country down in Louisiana. Afterward, you might want to have your own Mississippi River adventure.

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MORE GOOD READS A Life Not Too Ordinary

The Teeth of the Souls

Deck Savage, 206 pages, memoir, $13.99 Deck Savage has had a full life. He grew up in North Carolina and spent his teen years as a beach bum of sorts in the Myrtle Beach area.

Later, he served in the Air Force for thirty years, survived three heart attacks and cancer, and finally retired to the serene, naturally beautiful area of the Truman Reservoir near Warsaw. In his book, he recounts stories from his life, though a disclaimer states that any resemblance to persons living or dead is coincidental. Finally, he finishes off the book with a section of essays that range from comical to sentimental and a section of poems that does the same.

Steve Yates, 474 pages, fiction, $32.9 In post-Civil War Missouri, Leighton Shea Morkan, the son of an Irish immigrant, navigates a world torn by bitter conflict, while confronting his own inner conflicts. Poetic and profound, The Teeth of the Souls is an extensively researched and vividly imagined sequel to 2010’s Morkan’s Quarry, author Steve Yates’s debut novel. While it can stand alone as a masterful work, this new book certainly makes a deep-seated impression when paired with its predecessor. Together, the two form an epic that delivers more than eight hundred pages.

Lloyd Gaines and the Fight to End Segregation Far Beyond the Pale Daren Dean, 380 pages, fiction, $15.9 Missouri native and Central Methodist alum Daren Dean has become a celebrated voice of Southern Gothic literature over the past few years.

A mix of dark humor and Heartland noir, Far Beyond the Pale is a triumphant debut novel for this promising author, who is a professor at Louisiana State University and has been recognized for short story writing.

The novel holds a special prize for Missouri readers who will have fun spotting the real life locations, such as Auxvasse, and Missouri-centric references, like Backer’s potato chips.

James W. Endersby and William T. Horner, 336 pages, history, $36.95 In 1936, the University of Missouri-Columbia became a lightning rod for the civil rights movement when it denied Lloyd Gaines enrollment to the law school based on race. The NAACP decided to take the case to court, and in 1938, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that would become instrumental in future civil rights legal victories. However, after receiving a slew of death threats, Gaines moved to Chicago and never attended law school. In this book, two University of Missouri professors examine the NAACP’s legal strategy, Gaines’s mysterious disappearance from the spotlight, and the case’s legacy for decades to come.

Little Black Dress: From Mourning to Night Shannon Meyer, 160 pages, nonfiction, $3 Published by the Missouri History Museum, Little Black Dress coincides with an exhibit of the same name that runs through September 5. Both look at the essential piece of a woman’s wardrobe and why it has become synonymous with funerals and cocktail parties. Tracing the tradition back as far as Victorian times, the oldest artifact in the book dates back to 1904, while the newest garment is from 2014—a knit dress from St. Louis designer Michael Drummond. While the book is complementary to the exhibit, it stands alone as a fascinating investigation into an esteemed fashion tradition.

Zebulon Pike: Thomas Jeffe son’s Agent for Empire George R. Matthews, 184 pages, history, $37 Zebulon Pike is known for a few things: for having one of the coolest names in American history, exploring the Western frontier, and writing a book on his adventures. In this brief survey of Pike’s story, George R. Matthews contextualizes Pike’s expeditions and gives readers blow-by-blow of the expedition’s most exciting moments. It’s a good biography that covers the explorer’s time in the Missouri Territory but doesn’t get bogged down in details.

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MISSOURI Although she tours the country extensively, indie folk artist Beth Bombara credits St. Louis as the base for her inspiration.

GATEWAY CITY SONGSTRESS Beth Bombara plants Missouri roots and thrives BETH BOMBARA would not be the same musician if it weren’t for St. Louis.

Originally from Michigan, the singer-songwriter has called the St. Louis area home for nearly a decade now. Last year, she released her fifth album, a self-titled work, and became an approved Missouri Arts Council artist.

Her most sophisticated and well-developed work to date, Beth Bombara is Beth’s latest collaboration with producer, musician, and husband Kit Hamon.

Kit joined Beth on her musical journey when they met at Greenville College, just across the river in Illinois. However, Beth’s journey began long before.

“I feel like I’ve played music my entire life,” she says. “My mom had a guitar in the house, and she would always play a little bit, so I just picked it up. I was sixteen when I was in my first ock band playing guitar.”

Moving to the St. Louis area sparked a seismic shift in her musical sensibilities. She slowly shed the angsty punk rock of her youth for her current folk and alternative country sound.

“I had left my bands in Michigan and was ready to explore my own thing solo, so I started listening to more Ryan Adams, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and that kind of stuff,” she says. “Moving to a different part of the country really did something for me as far as musical influences. I’d never had a big blues infl ence, but being in St. Louis, I started to meet a lot of blues musicians and folk musicians at a period of my life when I was growing up a bit.”

After college, Beth traveled for a year playing music with Oklahoma songstress Samantha Crain. When she returned to St. Louis, she and Kit got more

serious about both their music and their relationship. They married in 2009.

Kit has since produced and played on everything Beth has recorded.

“We balance each other out,” Beth says. “He loves the recording side of things. He’s built a lot of the equipment in our home studio, but he’s also a phenomenally talented musician.”

Unlike past recordings made in the couple’s home studio, Beth Bombara was recorded at Jettison Studios in Smithton, Illinois, and was mostly tracked live with a full band, which Beth credits for much of its sound.

“From a creative perspective, I really just kind of went for it,” she says. “I brought the whole band on and said, ‘Let’s work these out together,’ and gave them the freedom to make up their own parts and really collaborate.”

Since the album’s release, Beth and Kit have been touring, making a name for themselves outside of St. Louis and interpreting the music as a duo.

“What I’m working on now is trying to find a balance of creativity and touring and all the other stuff,” she says. “When something is your job, there are aspects of it that are maybe not so glamorous. Then when you get on stage and play a sold-out show in someplace like Boston where you’ve never played before, it’s an amazing feeling.”

Although she’s garnering national attention, Missouri is still home.

“There’s this kind of energy around St. Louis,” Beth says. “People can try things; people can be creative because it doesn’t take as much to get started here than say New York or Chicago. Being around that kind of energy has been really awesome.”

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MISSOURI

PAINTING A PORTAL TO THE PAST Discover how frontiersman Doug Hall went from teepee living to selling ar FOR THE

past three months, Doug Hall has carried his current painting-in-progress from his remote McDonald County home to his onsite studio in the Log Cabin Gallery in Neosho. He’s usually alone when he arrives, but that doesn’t last long. Almost everyday, someone drops by to tempt him into an afternoon of riding horses or shooting blackpowder in the backyard. In foul weather, visitors beckon from rocking chairs near the potbellied stove. At age fifty-six, Doug is soft-spoken and professorial in his mannerisms, but he doesn’t mind the interruptions.

“It gives me time to look at it from a different distance,” he says. “I can just sit here and study while I visit with people and prep for the next step.”

That study usually involves capturing light on canvas, a technique that has made him one of America’s most revered living painters of woodland Native Americans. His pieces often depict quiet moments— men plotting their course in the dirt or crossing streams speckled with light. Look away, and they just might step out of the frame.

Doug doesn’t claim any Native American ancestry, but his work earned accolades from the Eastern Shawnee Tribe in 2013, when Chief Glenna Wallace coated him with a traditional blanket.

“That was a great night, being honored by the people I paint,” he says.

“I do the best I can to portray a time period that’s gone. Otherwise you wouldn’t see it in the modern world.”

Doug tries not to work on Sundays. Instead, he goes shooting with his buddies. They prefer muzzleloaders—the same guns used two hundred years ago. It might seem an odd pastime for an artist, but it fits him “The frontier and Indians and horses and log cabins—it’s just consumed me my whole life,” he says. “I never have grown out of that.

Painting it just isn’t even enough. I want to experience it, too.”

That’s challenging in today’s world, but Doug tries. For instance, he quit high school to become a fur trapper, much to the dismay of his mother, a schoolteacher herself.

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“Before I dropped out, I had spent that whole summer in the woods. I felt free,” he says. “When school came back around, I had to sit. I couldn’t do it.”

Soon after, he traveled from southwest Missouri to Iowa on horseback just to see how it would have felt to be a frontiersman. He makes his own bullets. He’s lived in log cabins for most of his adult life, though there was a two-season stint in a teepee.

All the while, he painted. He can’t remember a time when he didn’t.

His first sale, which went for $2.50, was of a horse. He was ten years old.

At the time, pursuing an art career felt impossible.

“As a little kid, I would look at paintings in books, and they were all by dead artists,” he says. “I didn’t know anyone who painted or sculpted or anything. It just seemed like a daydream.”

During his twenties, to supplement trapping, he sold landscape paintings at the mall. One day, he attended a $5 demo by Carthage painter Bob Tomney, and it changed his life.

“He did more in an hour with a paintbrush than I could in days,” Doug says. “I just couldn’t believe it. He could paint sunlight.”

Afteward, Doug took lessons with Bob and quietly started showing his work at the Midwestern Gathering of the Arts.

In 1987, he built a log cabin sporting goods store that specialized in muzzleloader and archery supplies. He hung his paintings inside, but they didn’t garner much attention.

“I doubt most customers ever put the pieces together,” he says.

The business ran until a 2001 tornado flattened it. The following year, he entered a competition at the Phippen Museum in Arizona. Of the more than two hundred submissions, he won the Phippen Family Award, and his painting sold for $10,000. That was all it took. Since then, his work has shown at the State Capitol, the Springfield Art Museum, and more, and he’s won countless awards. In 2012, his painting Red Coat showed at the Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody, Wyoming, and broke auction records with a $29,000 bid.

Doug was married for three years, but it didn’t last. He says he doesn’t get lonely, not even at his secluded Ozarks cabin, which sits alone at the end of a long valley flanked by limestone bluffs. There, his black and white horse grazes in the fields, birds pluck seeds from feeders on his porch railing, and a gray cat keeps him company.

“I like the quiet,” he says. “I’ve got this big picture window here, and I look out over the hills and watch the coyotes and deer come up and down the valley. Then, I can go right back to the painting.”

He completes at least six commissioned works each year. He says his career has its ups and downs, job security being a downside.

“As long as I can pay my electric bill, I’m good to go,” he says.

That’s enough to make his coffeepot work. For most everything else, he lives off the grid like a true frontiersman. Doug might be trapped in the wrong century, but at least his passion for honoring the past helps keep the lights on.

For more information, follow Doug Hall’s Log Cabin Gallery on Facebook, visit altermann.com, or call 417-669-8339.

Top: Artist D oug Hall’s oil painting Stone Bridge Crossing sold at the American Western Art Auction in 2007 for $15,000. Bottom: Red Coat depicts three Shawnee warriors before the Battle of Thames during the War of 1812. Originally priced at $16,000, it sold for $29,000.

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SPY A FIELD GUIDE TO THE AUDUBON SOCIETY IN MISSOURI

BY ERIC REUTER

BIRDS CAN CAPTIVATE US, the wonder of their song and color and flight. See a Bald Eagle soaring overhead, and admire its effortless flight. Study the Blue Jay outside your window, and admire the colors woven through its delicate feathers. Listen to a Whippoorwill on a summer evening, and wonder if you’ll ever see this secretive singer. Catch a glimpse of a delicate songbird flitting through the newly budding treetops of spring, and consider the flight that carried it from Central or South America. Whether in the backyard or the backcountry, an awareness of birds creates a link to Missouri’s natural surroundings and helps us appreciate our natural wonders.

Birds were a source of fascination for early European visitors to Missouri like John James Audubon—a flamboyant and eccentric French-American with a life path like a wind-blown warbler.

Born in the Caribbean and raised in France, he arrived in America as a young man at the dawn of the nineteenth century. After a restless decade as a miner, farmer, and businessman, he set off into the American frontier to collect, study, and paint birds in exquisite detail. Supported by his wife Lucy’s work as a tutor, he portrayed North American birds in life-like settings and inspired Americans and Europeans to observe, enjoy, and value avian life in its diversity and natural setting.

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However, the growing interest in birds also threatened them. In an era before cameras and good binoculars, studying birds meant killing them, and specimen collections became as fashionable for non-ornithologists as a distinguished library of unread books. Demand for feathers adorning women’s fashion, along with a boom in commercial hunting for restaurants, drove a dramatic decline in bird populations across North America. By the end of the nineteenth century, a public backlash developed into organizations that adopted Audubon’s name, making it syn-

tangling a complex network of relationships.

Here’s a field guide for Missourians who want to get involved.

AUDUBON SOCIETY OF MISSOURI “Let us consider a world without birds.”

When William Blakely founded the Audubon Society of Missouri in 1901, his words carried a tone of fearful prophecy. Reinvigorated by Dr. Rudolf Bennitt in 1934, the Audubon Society of Missouri has long been an independent voice focused on protecting the birds

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Ivory Gull

the collection of individual birding reports from state parks and conservation areas and has built a citizen-science data set, which the group passes along to the national eBird database.

“Education is a major component of the Audubon Society of Missouri’s mission,” Edge says.

The society’s Graduate Research Scholarship Program supports ornithological work at Missouri’s universities, while other partnerships fund and support statewide conservation efforts. Today’s Audubon Society of Missouri provides a wide range of opportunities

Wood Duck

“Let us consider a world without birds.” that populate Missouri’s prairies and forests, rivers and lakes, and cities and farms. Nearly every fall since 1937, the group’s main meeting has been held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, where members can gather, learn, and bird-watch together. An annual spring meeting takes place in a different location each year, bringing the Audubon Society of Missouri to communities across the state.

“It’s an affirmation that what they do and believe in has meaning and is shared by others,” says Edge Wade, one of Missouri’s most active birders.

The Audubon Society of Missouri also coordinates research and information-sharing throughout the state. An online listserv helps bird enthusiasts share and discuss observations, while the Missouri Bird Records Committee reviews reports and documentation of rare bird sightings. The society also manages

for bird-loving Missourians to learn, share, and enjoy our feathered friends.

More than a century after the society’s founding, the society can consider a world full of birds and work to keep it that way.

Visit mobirds.org for more information.

MIDLAND EMPIRE AUDUBON SOCIETY, ST. JOSEPH Imagine holding a songbird in your hand and feeling the tiny heartbeat that powers several ounces of feathers over thousand-mile migrations.

Audubon members in northwest Missouri experience this wonder each fall when they assist students and faculty from Missouri Western State University with banding studies. Nearly every day from late August through November, they’re checking the fine netting that captures migrating birds, fitting each individual with an identification band or

COURTESY OF PETER WILTON AND DICK DANIELS

onymous with birding and conservation.

Organized bird advocacy came to Missouri with the formation of the Audubon Society of Missouri in 1901. True to its Show-Me roots, Audubon Society of Missouri chose to remain independent when some state chapters chose to join the new National Audubon Society in 1905. It’s still the premier state-level birding organization, bringing together diverse birdrelated interests through meetings, online resources, research, and outreach.

Today’s National Audubon Society focuses on large-scale environmental issues related to birds, while its state office manages nature centers in St. Louis and Joplin and looks after the National Audubon Society’s interests in Missouri. Additionally, ten local chapters serve their regional communities. Like birds themselves, understanding the various species of Audubon in Missouri can involve un-

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A prime spot for birding, the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Preserve near Orrick encompasses more than seventeen thousand acres along the Missouri River.

VINCENT PARSONS

recording information from an existing band before releasing the birds unharmed.

In 2015, the nets yielded a Townsend’s Warbler, a west-coast bird never before recorded in Missouri. The Midland Empire Audubon Society also offers financial support for students studying wildlife and conservation, especially at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, where the group helps staff a visitors’ center.

Located thirty-five miles north of St. Joseph along the Missouri River, the wildlife refuge supports vast flocks of ducks and geese during spring and fall migrations, along with many other birds. Almost three hundred species have been reported here. Closer to home, the eighty-five-ac e Mark Youngdahl Urban Conservation Area features wetlands, meadows, and more than seventy-five species of trees right in the heart of St. Joseph.

For more information, find the Midland Empire Audubon Society on Facebook.

GRAND RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETY, CHILLICOTHE From one place, how many different birds do you think you could see in a single day?

Find out at the annual Big Sit Bird Count hosted by the Grand River Audubon Society on the second Sunday of October. Bird-watchers from around the region gather at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge in northern Missouri, where an observation tower soars above this ten-thousand-acre refuge. Participants form a circle to count species from dawn until dusk and sometimes later.

Food is grilled and shared all day, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere is open to all bird enthusiasts. Most people come and go throughout the day, but the group’s collective effort creates a unique record of bird life and a memorable experience for everyone who participates. Up to seventy-one bird species have been spotted during the annual count.

Although Swan Lake is a major area of focus for Grand River Audubon Society, it’s only one of many interesting places to seek out the bird life of northern Missouri. At Pershing State Park, a rare combination of wetland and prairie hosts a variety of wildlife and native plants, easily accessible through miles of trails, which include a long boardwalk that winds through many different habitats.

BURROUGHS AUDUBON SOCIETY, KANSAS CITY Walk among a stand of old-growth trees, listen to songbirds overhead as sunlight filters down, and experience the Missouri River valley as it once was.

In 2009, the Burroughs Audubon Society adopted the largest surviving tract, 1,360 acres, of such bottomland forest along the entire river. As part of a larger effort to identify and conserve bird habitats on a regional scale, the National Audubon Society designated the Weston River Corridor as an Important Bird Area, which includes the Burroughs Audubon Society’s 1,360 acres and Weston Bend State Park among other natural landscapes.

As vice president of the Burroughs Audubon Society, which was founded in 1919, Christine Kline says that Jerry Smith Park, which preserves the only eighty acres of prairie left in Jackson County, is also an overlooked jewel in the area.

“Burroughs Audubon has a strong presence in conservation and education as it takes a role in conserving natural habitats,” Christine says.

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OZARK GATEWAY AUDUBON SOCIETY, JOPLIN The plains of southwest Missouri historically supported a special ecosystem based on native prairies, rocky glades, and shady riparian zones along gentle rivers. Today, the Ozark Gateway Audubon Society contributes to the conservation of these habitats and their bird life. The group has close ties to the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, a natural area and education center run by the Audubon Missouri on the banks of Shoal Creek just south of Joplin. Visitors to Wildcat Glades can follow trails through diverse habitats, including a rare chert glade, and explore exhibits about Missouri’s native wildlife.

North of Joplin, local birders also enjoy Prairie State Park, where one of Missouri’s largest remaining tracts of tallgrass prairie, along with abundant bird life, are preserved.

Walking the grassland, bird-watchers can look for special species like the Short-Eared Owl and Henslow’s Sparrow or enjoy the sight of a Northern Harrier hovering in the wind as it hunts for rodents below. Wah-Sha-She Prairie is a lesser-known bird-watching site with 160 acres of rare claypan prairie north of Joplin and more than 250 species of native plants and a diversity of prairie birds.

Go to wildcatglades.audubon.org/about/ozark -gateway-audubon-chapter for more information.

GREATER OZARKS AUDUBON SOCIETY, SPRINGFIELD Bird-watchers in southwest Missouri have many choices of where to go birding.

“We have the Ozark mountains in the south, the plateau around Springfield, the

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area near McBaine is a favorite of Mid-Missouri birders, especially from the Columbia Audubon Society. The elusive Wood Duck can be spotted here.

An American White Pelican gracefully lands on the waters of Lake of the Ozarks, where the Audubon Society of Missouri holds its annual fall meeting.

prairie to north, and lots of lakes and rivers,” says Greater Ozarks Audubon Society President Ann Liles.

Ann particularly recommends that area bird-watchers look to Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area—2,700 acres of rugged woodland and glades between Springfield and

Branson that offer great habitat for songbirds during spring. Elsewhere, the seventy-nineacre Springfield Nature Center is home to many species including Bald Eagles and a variety of waterfowl on Lake Springfield The Greater Ozarks Audubon Society focuses on conservation and education in the

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helping restore more than 1,400 acres to be monarch butterfly habitats. The group has also helped to purchase and preserve Snowball Hill Prairie in Cass County.

Every May, the Wings Over Weston event— the largest birding festival in the state—introduces birds, their migration, and the importance of conserving their habitats to children.

To that end, the group’s nature center and library in Blue Springs has more than 2,500 natural history books on hand for curious nature-lovers. Regular meetings and programs engage the community in birding and nature.

Visit burroughs.org or call 816-795-8177 for more information.

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region. The group is especially proud of its efforts to restore parts of Springfields South Creek to a more natural setting. Volunteers spent hours removing trash and restoring the banks of this urban waterway to create a habitat for native plants and wildlife. Today, the South Creek Greenway National Recreation Trail runs along the creek, and the city has approached Greater Ozarks Audubon Society about restoring more of the corridor. Conservation-minded youth from across the region can benefit from another Greater Ozarks Audubon Society initiative: the Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems program. Each June, up to sixteen high school students take part in a weeklong science camp run by Greater Ozarks Audubon Society and Missouri State University with all expenses paid.

“We raise funds all year to put on the camp,” Ann says. “Since we’ve been doing that, a number of kids have gone on to study wildlife biology and conservation-related studies at

MSU and elsewhere.”

Visit greaterozarksaudubon.org to learn more.

COLUMBIA AUDUBON SOCIETY Envision a thousand enthusiastic elementary students interacting with all sorts of live birds, from raptors to songbirds.

The annual Band With Nature event is just one way Columbia Audubon Society engages the community in bird conservation. At the twenty-eight-acre Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary within Columbia city limits, the Columbia Audubon Society works with many partners to restore native prairie habitat in an urban environment. With walking trails and benches throughout its diverse landscape, the sanctuary is a great place to observe birds in the heart of Missouri’s fifth-largest city.

The group also funds scholarships for teachers and students to learn more about bird ecology and bring that knowledge into their classrooms.

“I think education is the whole ballgame in

WHAT WAS THAT BIRD? Missouri’s central location along many migration routes provides opportunities to see and enjoy unusual birds.

Bird-watchers flock to reports of a truly rare species, as news of an interesting sighting flit through the community.

Just last January, observers were drawn from around the country when an Ivory Gull—a distinctive Arctic bird—showed up along the Mississippi River north of St. Louis.

Few of us can travel to the Arctic, but when the Arctic comes to us, it may be worth a trip to see a piece of history; it was the first-eve Ivory Gull known to visit Missouri.

Many other interesting birds are native to Missouri, though uncommon or difficult to spot on a daily basis. The Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, a grey robin-sized bird, sports a forked tail far longer than its body that’s quite distinctive even from a distance and especially in flight. Look for their agile pursuit of insects during the summer, from their preferred perches on fences or telephone lines. They’re most common in southwest Missouri, though they’ve been seen across the state.

Another fascinating but increasingly uncommon resident is the Loggerhead Shrike— a striking blue-grey songbird with a black facemask. Unusual for a songbird, they hunt animal prey such as rodents, lizards, and even other small birds and are known for storing their catch by impaling it on thorns or barbed wire for later consumption. Year-round residents in southern Missouri and summer residents farther north, Shrikes have been declining rapidly in the Midwest and are much harder to find than they used to be Wood D ucks certainly aren’t rare. However, they are difficult to approach and appreciate. Shy and easily disturbed, they may be familiar to anyone who’s floated one of Missouri’s rivers and been surprised by the explosive whistling flight of the startled birds.

It takes luck and patience to approach Wood Ducks closely enough to truly appreciate the brilliant intricacy of their colors, making them another fun quest for Missouri birders.

When a rare bird is seen, it’s important to document and report the sighting properly.

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With more than 21,00 acres, the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge near Puxico features natural wetlands where a total of 279 resident and migratory bird species can be found each year.

RIVER BLUFFS AUDUBON SOCIETY, JEFFERSON CITY Long-time bird-watchers know that changing environmental conditions can affect the behavior and population of birds.

In the heart of Missouri, the River Bluffs Audubon Society has made climate change a

core focus of its outreach. With a recent grant from the National Audubon Society, the group is partnering with the Missouri River Bird Observatory to develop public presentations and materials, educational programs, and a new display at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site visitors’ center. The concern for the environment extends to hands-on local projects, including trash cleanups and native plant restoration projects.

A unique bird-watching destination in the area is Prairie Garden Trust, the privately owned legacy of a conservation-minded Missouri couple who have spent years restoring their land to a diverse native landscape. Now managed as a nonprofit, the trust is open to the public with advance notice. Also, just outside Jefferson City, the Runge Nature Center hosts miles of trails on a hundred acres of natural land, along with a visitors’ center managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

For more information, visit sites.google.com /site/riverbluffsaudubonsociety.

OZARK RIVERS AUDUBON SOCIETY, ROLLA Both birds and people like to hang out in the right environment, and the Ozark Rivers Audubon Society is working to provide a place where the two can interact.

At the seventy-acre Audubon Trails Nature Center on the north side of Rolla, multiple native habitats coexist with hiking, biking, and handicap-accessible trails. Restoration efforts have contributed to the glade, grassland, oak savanna, woodland, and creek environments on the property.

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terms of protecting these species and habitats,” says member and former president Bill Mees.

Farther south, more than four thousand acres of rehabilitated Missouri River bottomland habitat at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area support large numbers of migrating waterfowl and warblers. A total of about 270 species have been recorded, including the namesake Bald Eagles that nest here. With miles of drivable birding loops and hiking trails, it’s a premier statewide destination for bird-watchers of all skill levels.

Visit columbia-audubon.org to learn more.

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Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Sumner is home to many migratory bird species, including the Common Egret, which pass through its wetlands each winter.

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bird-related projects. Members also support educational events at local schools and work with the Missouri University of Science and Technology on projects of mutual interest.

For a family-friendly bird-watching destination in the area, the group recommends Lane Spring Recreation Area, part of the Mark Twain National Forest, where comfortable camping and picnic facilities lie adjacent to miles of trails. Another special Ozark habitat can be found at Indian Trail Natural Area, where seven hundred acres of woodlands and glades host a wide variety of interesting bird life, especially during the summer.

Visit ozarkriversaudubon.org to learn more.

ST. LOUIS AUDUBON SOCIETY Great rivers mean great bird-watching, and St. Louis has long been a hot spot for avian enthusiasts.

Waterfowl, songbirds, and others follow the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers on their annual journeys, and the region’s diverse landscapes

and resources support an abundance of opportunities for the nation’s first local chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Two large urban parks offer special experiences for city-dwellers. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, where St. Louis Audubon Society has focused much of its habitat-improvement efforts, is the largest park in the area at 2,100 acres.

Forest Park—more than 1,300 acres in the heart of St. Louis—is another renowned spot for migrating songbirds in spring. Founded more than a hundred years ago, St. Louis Audubon Society now has nearly three thousand members.

Habitat conservation and outreach are key emphases in this large urban area. The Bring Conservation Home program, initiated in 2012, helps urban landowners make habitat improvements.

“Since it began, the program has advised nearly six hundred landowners, certified over 130 for their conservation practices, and has recently expanded efforts into planning and installing native plant demonstration gardens,” says Mitch Leachman, St. Louis Audubon Society executive director.

Visit stlouisaudubon.org to learn more.

EAST OZARKS AUDUBON SOCIETY, FARMINGTON In a tract of wooded land along the St. Francis River, birds are more accessible than ever thanks to recent efforts by the East Ozarks Audubon Society.

In 2013, the East Ozarks Audubon Society began working with the City of Farmington to develop new features at the Dr. F. R. Crouch Nature Sanctuary—a thirty-five-ac e portion of Engler Park set aside as natural habitat. A series of new interpretive signs along the area’s trails allow visitors to learn more about local avian life and its environment.

In addition, the new pavilion-style viewing blind will allow up to forty people to view birds from a sheltered location. Designed with birdfeeding stations, a rain-barrel-fed fountain, identification guides, viewing stations at multiple levels, and handicapped accessibility, the new birding blind will bring nature closer to all visitors.

Southeast Missouri also offers a number of unique bird-watching settings in natural areas along the lower Mississippi River. These areas preserve or re-create the broad floodplains original mix of wetlands, old river channels, and water-adapted woodlands. Otter Slough Conservation Area near Dexter is one that features southern trees like water tupelo and bald cypress and hosts a variety of wetland birds in its carefully managed landscape.

At Mingo National Wildlife Refuge near Puxico, a visitors’ center helps nature-lovers learn about southeast Missouri’s more than 21,000 acres of wetlands and woodlands. The refuge’s loops, trails, and boardwalks provide access to many different habitats and prime bird-watching areas.

Visit eastozarksaudubon.tripod.com or call 573 756-5484 for more information.

GET INVOLVED IN MISSOURI BIRD-WATCHING ARE YOU READY TO LEARN MORE about Missouri’s abundant and diverse bird life? Local Audubon chapters generally host monthly meetings most of the year. All are open to the public and often feature speakers on diverse topics related to ornithology, ecology, and conservation. Field trips, too, are open to all and are a great way to engage with and learn from other bird-watchers.

The spring and fall meetings of the state-level Audubon Society of Missouri are another chance to take part in workshops, field trips, and programs that will help connect you to Missouri’s birdwatching communities. Several chapters offer introductory birding classes, where you can learn more about basic skills, binocular choices, and more.

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Up All Night Weekends at Kansas City’s Mutual Musicians Foundation—a living shrine to American jazz—are the same as they’ve always been.

STORY BY GREG BOWERS | PHOTOS BY ANGELA BOND

It’s 4:30 in the morning.

And Denyse, who wants to be known by just her first name and wants to spell it with a Y instead of an I, is singing “There will never be another you.”

It’s an old jazz standard: “There will be many other nights like this And I’ll be standing here with someone new, There will be other songs to sing, another fall, another spring But there will never be another you.”

Each time she gets to that last word, she sings it like it has four or five syllables instead of one There’s a new player in her back-up band, and nobody seems to notice that he joined. He’s wearing a straw hat, a plaid shirt, and a beaded necklace, and he’s playing the conga drums. When Denyse asks his name during an interlude, he yells out something that sounds like “Kevin” but the music is too loud to be sure.

Earlier, an older man had been playing the conga drums, but he now appears to have fallen asleep, chin-on-chest, in the corner just behind Kevin.

“There will never be another you-woo-woo-woo,” Denyse sings.

Cymbals. Wait. Big smile. Wait. Applause.

Another night at Kansas City’s Mutual Musicians Foundation slides home.

Tucked into a neighborhood off Eighteenth Street in Kansas City—the Mutual Musicians Foundation could be the most important jazz room in the United States.

The National Park Service plaque on the first floor doesn’t mince words: “This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.”

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Percussionist Brad Williams holds down the beat for the late-night jazz jam at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City.

Like many of the musicians, Brad is a regular.

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Above , left to right: Herman Mehari plays the trumpet. Ernest Melton plays alto saxophone. James Ward plays bass. All three regularly play at the Mutual Musicians Foundation.

There’s a ten-foot-tall bust of alto saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker, Kansas City’s biggest jazz name, sitting a few blocks away in the early morning darkness.

But this is a better jazz monument. The walls are jammed with black-and-white photographs of artists who came through here. Big names like Count Basie, Charlie Parker, and Art Tatum—the musician’s musician. Intriguing names like The Four Tons of Rhythm, Professor Willie Rice, and Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy. Some of them are publicity photos. Others appear to be impromptu performance photos.

The photos share the wall space with twisting timelines plotting the story of the music that started in 1917 and settled into this pink stucco building in 1930. Although Chicago, New York, and New Orleans all played important roles in the history of jazz, Kansas City jazz is distinct. It evolved from blues, ragtime, and even concert band music.

Some things are planned. Some things are unplanned.

Kansas City jazz was both. Brand new, yet familiar. Unexpected, yet comfortable. A man playing his saxophone. Another with a clarinet. A keyboard player. A singer. Nobody knew what would happen next, but everybody believed that it would be good.

The photos, smiling through the years, underline that optimism.

“This place talks to you,” says Anita Dixon, the foundation’s vice president. “The walls talk to you. That’s no joke.”

Upstairs a large man, who smiles constantly, sits behind the drum set. He keeps his eyes locked on the other members of the core band, a rotating group of musicians hired every Friday and Saturday night to keep the beat going.

The job is to provide the backbeat for other musicians who might drop by when their gigs around town are over and they still feel like keeping the music going.

And if nobody drops by, the core band is supposed to keep the music going anyway.

This is a jam session, impossible to predict, and that’s why the drummer has to keep his eyes locked on the others.

Some even claim that the phrase jam session was invented in this room in the days when musicians would crowd in and riff, playing off each other as the clock ticked toward morning.

Some things are planned. Some things are accidents.

When you don’t know where you’re going, every turn is an adventure. When there’s no road map, you need to be awake. Every beat is an adrenaline burst. Every pause could signal a turn in direction. Everything is a surprise. You never know when somebody will take off on a five-minute solo. Or a ten-minute solo. Or a two-minute solo. You need to be paying attention. You need to be alive.

When it’s his turn in the spotlight, the drummer is ready.

He taps out the children’s song, “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on one of his drumsticks.

Tick, Tick-Tick, Tick, Tick-Tick-Tick. Wait. Laughter.

Applause.

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The Mutual Musicians Foundation opens 1 am on Saturday nights, but the place often isn’t crowded until 3 am or later.

By 6 am, the sun is usually rising when patrons leave.

The other members of the band are there to pick it up.

This is exciting. This is a careening roller coaster at your favorite amusement park. And that’s why the drummer can’t stop smiling: this is fun.

The foundation doesn’t open until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays, when the bars around town are closing. It draws a mixed clientele. Some are musicians. Most are folks extending their nights with drinks from the first-floo bar and music on the second floo . Some are middle-aged couples searching for a soft curtain to drop on their evenings. Others are college students who want one more drink while they check their smart phones.

The foundation is the only place in Missouri where it’s legal to sell alcohol all night, and the loophole makes sense.

It’s a cultural holdover from the Prohibition era when selling and making alcohol was illegal but parties in the jazz district went all night. Kansas City, led by political boss Tom Pendergast, largely looked the other way when it came to boozing.

The result was a city that became known as the wildest place in America: Paris of the Plains.

Bars, brothels, gambling dens, and all-night speakeasies featured some of the best jazz in America. Musicians who had trouble finding steady work in other cities found plenty in Kansas City.

The reasons behind Pendergast’s reach were complex, but an important one was that he looked out for poor and

working-class citizens, particularly in this black section of town—then known as the Bowery. And the working class responded with votes.

The Mutual Musicians Foundation began as a black musicians’ union, Local 627, located on Highland Avenue in what now is called the Eighteenth and Vine Jazz District.

Most of the surrounding neighborhoods have been rebuilt through the years. But ironically, the area’s central attractions are now remembrances of the past. The Negro Leagues Museum looks at the period when the Kansas City Monarchs were known as the New York Yankees of the Negro Leagues, and the American Jazz Museum remembers

The facade of the Mutual Musicians Club has become an icon in Kansas City. It was prominently featured in the 1979 documentary The Last of the Blue Devils.

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The lobby of the Mutual Musicians Foundation is a museum of sorts. Old photos of musicians who have come through the club line the walls, and a vintage piano is on display.

the golden age of American music with a nostalgic lens. Both opened in 1997. Two years later the giant Charlie Parker statue, now covered with a green patina, was dedicated.

The Mutual Musicians Foundation, a pink stucco building with a neon treble clef above the door, is the only thing that has remained the same. In 2007, a change in Missouri’s alcohol laws threatened the foundation’s custom of serving all night, but the state legislature banded together to allow for an exception.

Earlier in the night, an older man worked on the conga drums: tightening bolts, loosening others, taking a swallow of his drink then finally testing the drums He didn’t join until everything felt right.

Fingers. Palm. Fingers. Palm.

Anita Dixon first stepped into the building in 1976 She says she was visiting her father, who lived in Kansas City, and he warned her to stay away from the “dadgum” union hall.

“Of course, I couldn’t wait to see it,” she says. “When I got there, Big Joe Turner was sitting outside smoking a cigarette.”

Big Joe Turner, from Kansas City, had recorded “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” an iconic song at the intersection of blues and rock and roll.

“Well I didn’t even know who he was,” she says, laughing. “From then on, I was hooked.”

The foundation played a pivotal role in her life. Later, when she wanted to go to Lincoln University in Jefferson City, she leaned on the foundation’s musicians for help with her entrance essays.

“They made me promise that I’d use my education for the place one day,” she says.

That’s why she’s here. There is love in her voice.

“The Mutual Musicians Foundation was destined to continue,” she says.

It’s 3:30 in the morning, and Denyse is talking about a young man who just came up the stairs.

“He not only looks like Charlie Parker, but he also plays like him too,” she says.

Ernest Melton is eighteen years old, deferential, and unassuming.

He’s from Kansas City and, like the jazz musicians before him, the foundation has become his de facto home.

“He’s like, ‘This is just what I’m here to do in life,’ ” Anita Dixon says. “He’s just got everything that it takes. He has no idea how good he actually is. We call him ‘Little Bird.’ ” Ernest quietly unpacks his tenor saxophone at one of the tables, leans the case against the wall, and then sits with his head bobbing just slightly to the music. His eyes are laser-locked on the band. He is watching and waiting for a moment that he probably couldn’t describe. But he would know it when it happened.

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Wait. Beat. Wait. Beat. Wait. Beat. Now. He grabs his sax, steps up onto the low stage, positions himself behind the microphone, and blows the room away.

There’s a large black and white photo on display on the first floo . A panoramic shot, it was taken on May 4, 1930, at the dedication of the foundation’s current building. It’s a picture that’s worth studying. There’s a lot going on. The neighborhood looks different, more densely built than it seems today. There are about a hundred people standing in front of the building labeled “Musicians Assn. Bldg. Local 627. American Federation of Musicians.”

Some things look planned. There’s an American flag on the porch, and the musicians are divided into groups that you can tell apart by their matching suits. There’s “Bennie Moten’s Victor Recording Orchestra, Kansas City” according to a banner.

There’s “Paul Banks Rhythm Aces.” There are other banners that are harder to read. Shadows show that it was a sunny day.

Some men in the back row are holding brass instruments.

Some things are obviously unplanned, though. A couple of wise guys slid their way into the left side of the photo with a sign that advertised a dance the next night. You can read what appear to be the words, “amazing bands” on their sign just behind a parked automobile.

Some men have their hats. Others seem to have missed that memo. And you have to look closely, but there is a person peering out of a second-story window of the building on the left.

The photographer must have set up on the other side of the street to take the photograph. And with so many people involved, it had to take some time to get it all organized.

But he knew the moment when it came.

On three. One. Wait. Two. Wait. NOW. Some things are planned. Some things are unplanned.

Some things, like jazz, are a mixture of both.

Historically the heart of black culture in Kansas City, the Eighteenth and Vine District was developed at the turn of the twentieth century when housing and neighborhoods in Kansas City were heavily segregated. A city within a city, the area served as the commerce and community center for a thriving AfricanAmerican community.

Throughout the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s it earned the title of jazz district, but during the latter half of the twentieth century, it suffered from hard economic times.

However, beginning in the late 1990s, the Eighteenth and Vine District has been revitalized, and now, it’s a must-see tourist destination in the heart of Kansas City.

The American Jazz Museum The self-proclaimed only museum in the world dedicated solely to the preservation, education, and celebration of jazz music, this museum has become central to the renaissance of Eighteenth and Vine. The museum features various exhibits on the subject of jazz and has grown to include legendary venues The Blue Room and the Gem Theater. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming concerts and events. americanjazzmuseum.org • 1616 E. Eighteenth Street • 816-474-8463 Arthur Bryant’s Located nearby at the corner of Eighteenth and Brooklyn, visit the legendary barbecue restaurant before a night on the town. arthurbryantsbbq.com • 1727 Brooklyn Avenue • 816-231-1123 The Kansas City Blues & Jazz Juke House A relatively new venue when compared with the Mutual Musicians Foundation, the Juke House brings live music to the area during regular bar hours and is open for lunch and dinner throughout the week. kcjukehouse.com • 1700 E. Eighteenth Street • 816-472-0013 Mutual Musicians Foundation To visit the Mutual Musicians Foundation, plan on having a late night. The club doesn’t open until 1 am, and things don’t really get going until around 3 am.

Expect to be leaving when the venue closes its doors at 6 am. mutualmusiciansfoundation.org • 1823 Highland Avenue • 816-471-5212 Negro Leagues Baseball Museum The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum celebrates the legendary players and teams that were segregated from Major League Baseball. Learn the forgotten history of some of the best teams to ever play the game with interactive and traveling exhibits at this world-class museum. nlbm.com • 1616 E. Eighteenth Street • 816-221-1920

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MID-BEST DISTILLERY

28888 Riverview Road, Stover buffalocreekwinery.com, 573-377-4535

BUR OAK COMPANY 8250 Trade Center Drive, Columbia buroakbeer.com, 573-814-2178

BUSHWHACKER BEND WINERY 515 First Street, Glasgow bushwhackerbend.com, 660-338-2100

CANTERBURY HILL WINERY 1707 S. Summit Drive, Holts Summit canterburyhill.com, 573-896-9966

CASA DE LOCO WINERY 442 Riverbird Lane, Camedonton casadelocowinery.com, 573-317-9695

DIERBERG STAR LANE 338 E. First Street, Hermann hermannhof.com, 573-486-1182

DOGMASTER DISTILLERY

423 Valley Road, Gravois Mills midbestdistillery.wordpress.com, 816-838-3139

OAKGLENN WINERY 1104 OakGlenn Place, Hermann oakglenn.com, 573-486-5057

OZARK DISTILLERY 1684 Route KK, Osage Beach ozarkdistillery.com, 573-348-2449

PHOENIX WINERY 1840 Highway 50, Owensville phoenixwinery.com, 573-437-6278

PRISON BREWS 305 Ash Street, Jefferson Cit prisonbrews.com, 573-635-0678

14020 W. Route BB, Rocheport rocheportdistillingco.com

ROCK BRIDGE BREWING CO. 1330 E. Prathersville Road, Columbia rockbridgebrewery.com, 573-441-2337

ENDLESS SUMMER WINERY

SERENITY VALLEY WINERY

5 Grosse Lane, Hermann endlesssummerwinery.com, 573-252-2000

1888 County 342, Fulton serenitywinerymo.com, 573-642-6958

FLAT BRANCH PUB AND BREWING

SEVEN SPRINGS WINERY

GIGGLING GRAPES WINERY 546 County Road 621, Linn gigglinggrapeswinery.com, 573-694-6875

GOLDEN ROCK WINERY 885 N. Business Route 5, Camdenton goldenrockwinery.com, 573-317-9463

HERMANNHOF WINERY 330 E. First Street, Hermann hermannhof.com, 800-393-0100

LES BOURGEOIS VINEYARDS 12847 W. Route BB, Rocheport missouriwine.com, 800-690-1830

Founded in 2009, Broadway Brewery is now one of the elders in the Columbia microbrew scene. In a blossoming industry, the brewery holds its own by brewing new beers and serving up favorites, such as the Boone Dog Brown.

Here, the food is just as important. Using fresh ingredients, the menu changes with the season, and daily specials incorporate local ingredients, like mushrooms in the spring. The beer, like the food, also uses local ingredients.

Using beans from local roaster Shortwave Coffee, Broadway makes one of the best stouts around. Look for the Shortwave Coffee Stout at the brewery or at local taps in Columbia.

For more information, find the brewpub at 816 E. Broadway in Columbia, call 573-4435054, or visit broadwaybrewery.com.

ROCHEPORT DISTILLING CO.

210 St. James Street, Columbia dogmasterdistillery.com

115 S. Fifth Street, Columbia flatbranch.com, 573-499-0400

BROADWAY BREWERY

846 Winery Hills Estates, Linn Creek sevenspringswinery.com, 573-317-0100

TIN MILL BREWING CO. 114 Gutenberg Street, Hermann tinmillbrewery.com, 573-486-2275

WENWOOD FARM WINERY 1132 Brick Church Road, Bland wenwoodfarmwinery.com, 573-437-3443

WESTPHALIA VINEYARDS 106 E. Main Street, Westphalia westphaliavineyards.com, 573-455-2950

WHITE MULE WINERY 2087 Highway 50, Owensville whitemulewinery.com, 573-764-4800

SHAWNEE BLUFF VINEYARD 8 Tolwood Road, Lake Ozark shawneebluffvineyards.com, 573-365 1100

WOOD HAT SPIRITS 489 Booneslick Road, New Florence woodhatespirits.com, 573-216-3572

SHAWNEE BLUFF WINERY 2430 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, Lake Ozark shawneebluffwiner .com, 573-365-9463

SOUTHWEST

STONE HILL WINERY - HERMANN 1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann stonehillwinery.com, 573-835-2420

STONE HILL WINERY - NEW FLORENCE 485 Booneslick Road, New Florence stonehillwinery.com, 573-835-2420

7Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINERY 502 E. 560th Road, Walnut Grove 7cswinery.com, 417-788-2263

BEAR CREEK WINE COMPANY 1320 Keithley Road, Walnut Shade belmontvineyards.com, 417-443-0036

HARRY KATZ

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MOTHER’S BREWING CO.

AMERISPORTS BREW PUB

215 S. Grant Avenue, Springfiel mothersbrewing.com, 417-862-0423

2748 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City ameristar.com, 816-414-7435

MOUNT PLEASANT WINERY BRANSON

AMIGONI URBAN WINERY

3125 Green Mountain Drive, Branson mountpleasant.com, 417-336-9463

1505 Genessee, Suite 100, Kansas City amigoni.com, 913-890-3289

ARCADIAN MOON OOVVDA WINERY THE LEAKY ROOF MEADERY Mead is a tradition old as time. Ferment honey, water, and spice until you have a delicious alcoholic drink. They did it in ancient China, and they did it in medieval Europe.

Now, modern-day Missourians are making the liquid gold libation.

A few wineries are trying out the stuff. However, only two companies right now are focusing on just mead: Martin Brothers Winery in Hermann and The Leaky Roof Meadery in Buffalo. What sets the Leaky Roof apart is that its mead comes closer to a hard cider than a wine, which Martin Brothers does best.

For more information, call 417-345-1233 or visit leakyroofmeadery.com.

BOOTLEGGERS BREWERY 101 S. Madison Avenue, Aurora 417-308-3504

CHARLIE’S STEAK, RIBS & ALE 3009 E. Route 76, Branson 417-334-6090

COPPER RUN DISTILLERY 1901 Day Road, Walnut Shade copperrundistillery.com, 417-587-3456

KELTOI VINEYARD & WINERY 17705 County Road 260, Oronogo keltoivineyard.com, 417-642-6190

LAMBS AND VINES WINERY 228 Country View Road, Seymour lambsandvineswinery.com

LEWSI WINERY 398 Long Bend Road, Galena lewsiwinery.com, 417-538-0066

LINDWEDEL WINE GARDEN

HARRY KATZ

3158 Route 265, Branson lindwedelwinery.com, 417-338-0256

MEYER FARMS 3000 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfiel meyerfarmswine.com, 417-862-3751

5448 North Berry Lane, Springfiel oovvda.com, 417-833-4896

OZARK HILLS MOONSHINE 625 Cedar Creek Road, Chadwick ozarkhillsmoonshine.com, 417-634-4930

SPRINGFIELD BREWING CO. 305 S. Market Avenue, Springfiel springfieldbrewingco.com, 417-832-8277

STONE HILL WINERY - BRANSON 601 Route 165, Branson stonehillwinery.com, 417-334-1897

T’S REDNECK DISTILLERY 221 Evergreen Parkway, Lebanon tsrednecksteakhouse.com, 417-532-3519

TYLER RIDGE VINEYARD WINERY 7325 North Farm Road 171, Springfiel 417-536-1630

WHISPERING OAKS WINERY 520 Lucky Road, Seymour whisperingoakswinery.com, 417-935-4103

WHITE RIVER BREWING CO. 505 W. Commercial Street, Springfiel whiteriverbrewingco.com, 417-869-1366

WHITE ROSE WINERY 13001 Journey Road, Carthage whiterosewinery.com, 417-359-9253

WILLIAMS CREEK WINERY 310 S. Hickory Street, Mount Vernon williamscreekwinery.com, 417-466-4076

KANSAS CITY

19203 Highway 40, Higginsville arcadianmoon.com, 660-584-6661

BALTIMORE BEND VINEYARD 27150 Highway 24, Waverly baltimorebend.com, 660-493-0258

BELVOIR WINERY 1325 Odd Fellows Road, Liberty belvoirwinery.com, 816-200-1811

BIG RIP BREWING COMPANY 216 E. Ninth Avenue, North Kansas City bigripbrewing.com, 816-866-0747

BORDER BREWING COMPANY 406 E. Eighteenth Street, Kansas City borderbrewco.com, 888-320-5199

BOULEVARD BREWING CO. 2501 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City boulevard.com, 816-474-7095

CINDER BLOCK BREWERY 110 E. Eighteenth Avenue, Kansas City cinderblockbrewing.com, 816-298-6555

CRANE BREWING COMPANY 6515 Railroad Street, Raytown cranebrewing.com, 816-743-4132

DELANEY VINEYARD & WINERY 1200 S. Main Street, Nevada 417-667-5651

DOUBLE SHIFT BREWING 412 E. Eighteenth Street, Kansas City doubleshiftbrewing.com

EICHENBERG WINERY 103 N. Olive Street, Cole Camp eichenbergwinery.com, 660-668-3511

FAHRMEIER FAMILY VINEYARDS 75TH STREET BREWERY 520 W. Seventy-Fifth Street, Kansas City kchopps.com, 816-523-4677

ALBONÉE COUNTRY INN & VINEYARDS

9300 Mitchell Trail, Lexington fahrmeierfamilyvineyards.com, 816-888-9490

FENCE STILE VINEYARDS & WINERY 31010 W. 124th Street, Excelsior Springs fencestile.com, 816-500-6465

2200 S. Crenshaw Road, Independence alboneecountryinn.com, 816-220-2820 Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

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Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery is what happens when you pair a lady from California wine country with a red-blooded, Mid-Missouri man.

Owners Jason and Colleen Gerke have taken their own unique backgrounds and put it all into a winery that produces A-list Midwest grapes that reflect local flai . Maybe, that’s why Jowler Creek offers a full-bodied Norton that pairs best with some Kansas City barbecue.

True to the Midwest, the winery makes some delicious sweet wines, too. Visit the vineyard at 16905 Jowler Creek Road in Platte City, go to jowlercreek.com, or call 816-858-5528.

LABELLA VINEYARDS & WINERY

100 E. Fourteenth Street, Kansas City gordonbierschrestaurants.com, 816-471-2340

11644 Flournoy School Road, Wellington labellawinery.com, 816-240-2404

GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY

LADOGA RIDGE WINERY

8461 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City gcfb.net, 816-587-3838

100 E. Pope Lane, Smithville ladogaridgewinery.com, 816-866-4077

GREEN ROOM BURGERS & BEER

MALLINSON VINEYARD AND HALL

4010 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City greenroomkc.com, 816-216-7682

3029 N River Boulevard, Sugar Creek mallinsonhall.com, 816-896-5744

HOLLADAY DISTILLERY

MARTIN CITY BREWING CO.

1 McCormick Lane, Weston holladaydistillery.com, 816-640-3056

500 E. 135th Street, Kansas City martincitybrewingcompany.com, 816-268-2222

JACOB RIEGER & CO.

MCCOY’S PUBLIC HOUSE

2700 Guinotte Avenue, Kansas City jriegerco.com, 816-807-3867

4057 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City mccoyspublichouse.com, 816-960-0866

KANSAS CITY BIER COMPANY

MIAMI CREEK BREWING COMPANY

310 W. Seventy-Ninth Street, Kansas City kcbier.com, 816-214-8691

14226 NW County Road 14001, Drexel miamicreek.com, 816-892-0297

KC WINEWORKS

MONTSERRAT VINEYARDS

1829 McGee Street, Kansas City kcwineworks.com. 816-256-4608

104 NE 641, Knob Noster 660-747-0466

COURTESY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM

JOWLER CREEK VINEYARD & WINERY

GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY

“Creating HOPPY memories, it’s the Yeast we! can do.”

Check out our website or Facebook page for upcoming events & new beer releases ! www.marktwainbrewingco.com

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www.facebook.com/MarkTwainBrewingCo/

Burgers, Brews, & BBQ

422 N. Main St. Hannibal, MO 573-406-1300

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ODESSA COUNTRY WINERY

TERRE BEAU WINERY & VINEYARD

2466 McNeel Road, Odessa odessacountrywinery.com, 816-633-7843

100 S. Lynn Street, Dover terrebeauwinery.com, 660-259-3010

PIRTLE WINERY

TOM’S TOWN DISTILLING CO.

502 Spring Street, Weston pirtlewinery.com, 816-640-5728

1701 Main Street, Kansas City toms-town.com, 816-541-2400

RED FOX WINERY

TORN LABEL BREWING COMPANY

1422 NW 800 Road, Urich redfoxwinery.com, 816-392-0955

RESTLESS SPIRITS DISTILLING CO. 109 E. Eighteenth Avenue, Kansas City restlessspiritsdistilling.com, 816-492-6868

ROCK & RUN BREWERY 110 E. Kansas Street, Liberty rockandrunbrewery.com, 816-415-2337

S.D. STRONG DISTILLING

STEPHANIE SIDOLTI

8500 NW River Park Drive, Parkville dsstrongdistilling.com

STONEHAUS FARMS WINERY 24607 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit stonehausfarms.com, 816-554-8800

1708 Campbell Street, Kansas City tornlabel.com, 913-634-8001

TOP HAT WINERY 120 S. Main Street, Independence tophatwinery.com, 816-248-9436

VOX VINEYARDS 19310 NW Farley Hampton Road, Kansas City voxvineyards.com, 816-354-4903

WESTON BREWING COMPANY 500 Welt Street, Weston westonirish.com, 816-640-5235

WESTON WINE COMPANY 519 Main Street, Weston westonwinecompany.com, 816-386-2345

NINJA MOOSE BREWERY Ninja Moose Brewery is a part of Hamilton’s renaissance. With a population of 1,731, Hamilton was once another small town struggling to make it until the Missouri Star Quilt Company entered the picture. Thanks to hundreds of YouTube videos , the Missouri Star Quilt Company and Hamilton have become a destination for quilters. Accordingly, the town is being revived, and Ninja Moose Brewery is a part of that.

Stop by 105 E. Bird Street in Hamilton to try one of twelve beers on tap, which include everything form pale ales to wheat beers, or go to ninjamoosebrewery.com for more information.

Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

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WILDLIFE RIDGE WINERY

VAN TILL FAMILY FARM WINERY

34751 Miller Road, Smithton wildliferidgewinery.com, 660-343-5493

13986 Route C, Rayville vantillfarms.com, 816-776-2720

NORTHWEST

NORTHEAST

BLACK SILO WINERY

BAT CREEK BREWERY

4030 E. Tenth Street, Trenton blacksilowinery.com, 660-357-2208

4 W. Main Street, Bowling Green batcreekbrewery.com, 573-324-3258

GRINDSTONE VALLEY WINERY

FLORIDA RESORT & WINERY

595 Clinton Street, Osborn grindstonevalleywinery.com, 816-675-2525

20578 Monroe Road 543, Florida floridaresortandwinery.com, 573-565-2400

OF THE EARTH FARM DISTILLERY

JACOB’S VINEYARD

38215 W. 176th Street, Rayville oftheearthfarm.com, 660-232-1096

26078 Eagle Lane, Kirksville 660-627-2424

RIVERWOOD WINERY

MARK TWAIN BREWING CO.

22200 Highway 45, Rushville riverwoodwinery.com, 816-579-9797

422 N. Main Street, Hannibal marktwainbrewery.com, 573-406-1300

TIPPLE HILL WINERY & VINEYARD 10501 SE Highway 36, Easton tipplehillwinery.com, 816-294-7968

YMCA TROUT LODGE & CAMP LAKEWOOD

WEST WINERY 107 Vine Street, Macon westwinery.com, 660-395-7181

THE HARVEST EXPERIENCES

There are a few places where every good tourist must stop when in Hannibal. Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home and the Mark Twain Cave Complex are two. Fortunately, wine can be a part of the Mark Twain Cave experience.

After a day of exploring the same cave where the famed Missouri author spent his youth playing, you can kick back and try one of Cave Hollow West Winery’s fi e wines, four of which are named to honor the late Samuel Clemens.

The Mark Twain Reserve is the winery’s fla ship red wine that’s only available at the cave, and the Innocent Abroad is the go-to for white wine drinkers and is also only available on site.

However, the Gilded Page port might reflect the rich, bold qualities of Mark Twain’s writings best.

Find the winery at 300 Cave Hollow Road near Hannibal, just a stone’s throw from the cave. Visit marktwaincave.com or call 573-2211656 for more information.

COURTESY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM

CAVE HOLLOW WEST WINERY

Rates include lodging, meals and many activities

YMCA Trout Lodge Adult Programs in conjunction with Edg-Clif Winery & Stay at YMCA Trout Lodge & join Edg-Clif Winery in the vineyard for hands-on experience of harvesting grapes, classes and wine tasting. Also 40+ year round activities at Trout Lodge.

Sept 9-11 (Trout Lodge program)

GRAPE FRIENDS HARVEST WEEKEND Sept 18-23 & Sept 25-30 (Road Scholar program)

WINE HARVEST EXPERIENCE

HOME GROWN FARM TOUR WEEKEND August 26-28 (Trout Lodge program)

Wine tasting at Edg-Clif Winery, tour of Washington County farms, farmer’s market, corn maze, hayride, Triangle Y Ranch, and much more.

Go to troutlodge.org, click on “Play”, click on “Events Calendar” for details.

REGISTER TODAY while space is still available.

www.troutlodge.org

888-FUN-YMCA • POTOSI, MO

888-FUN-YMCA troutlodge.org

www.edg-clif.com

573-438-4741 • POTOSI, MO

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WINDY WINE COMPANY

BALDUCCI VINEYARDS

9478 SW Route J, Osborn windywine.com, 816-675-2002

6601 Highway 94, Augusta balduccivineyards.com, 636-482-8466

BARDENHEIER WINE CELLARS

ST. LOUIS

COURTESY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM

4 HANDS BREWING CO. Since it opened fi e years ago, 4 Hands has become a favorite among die-hard craft beer fans.

All year long, its Single Speed American blonde ale is an alternative to the standard American lagers, and the brewery’s seasonal offerings, like the Contact High wheat ale, are beverages people count down the days to buy.

Founder Kevin Lemp’s passion for good beer dates to well before 4 Hands. His passion for beer was sparked when he tried New Belgium’s Fat Tire while he was a student at Central Missouri State. A decade later, he’s now got beer that knocks the socks off the competition Visit 1220 S. Eighth Street in St. Louis, and go to 4HandsBrewery.com for more information.

11386 Route A, Richwoods bardenheierwines.com, 573-678-2442

2ND SHIFT BREWING CO.

BELMONT VINEYARDS

101 Cedar Creek Road, New Haven 2ndshiftbrewing.com, 573-237-3421

5870 Old Route 66, Leasburg belmontvineyards.com, 573-885-7156

ALPHA BREWING CO.

BIAS VINEYARDS & WINERY

1409 Washington Avenue, St. Louis alphabrewingcompany.com. 314-621-2337

3166 Route B, Berger biaswinery.com, 573-834-5475

ANHEUSER-BUSCH

BLUMENHOF WINERY

1 Busch Place, St. Louis anheuser-busch.com, 3145-577-2626

13699 Route 94, Dutzow blumenhof.com, 636-433-2245

AUGUSTA BREWING CO.

CATHEDRAL SQUARE BREWERY

5221 Water Street, Augusta augustabrewing.com, 636-482-2337

3914 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis cathedralsquarebrewery.com, 314-803-3605

AUGUSTA WINERY

CEDAR LAKE CELLARS

5601 High Street, Augusta augustawinery.com, 636-228-4301

11008 Schreckengast Road, Wright City, cedarlakecellars.com, 636-745-9500

Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

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CHANDLER HILL VINEYARDS

EXIT 6 BREWERY

KUENZEL VALLEY WINERY

596 Defiance oad, Defianc chandlerhillvineyards.com, 636-798-2675

5055 Route N, St. Charles exit6brewery.com, 636-244-4343

4455 Kohl City Road, New Haven kuenzelvalleywinery.com, 573-974-4021

CIVIL LIFE BREWING CO.

FERGUSON BREWING CO.

LACHANCE VINEYARDS

3714 Holt Avenue, St. Louis thecivillife.com

418 S. Florissant Road, Ferguson fergusonbrewing.com, 314-254-7359

12237 Peter Moore Lane, DeSoto lachancevineyards.com, 636-586-2777

CLAVERACH FARM & VINEYARDS

GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY

LITTLE HILLS WINERY

570 S. Lewis Road, Eureka claverachfarm.com, 636-938-7353

11411 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur gcfb.net, 314-432-3535

501 S. Main Street, St. Charles littlehillswinery.com, 636-946-9339

COULTER & PAYNE FARM DISTILLERY

GRIESEDIECK BROTHERS BREWERY

LOST CREEK VINEYARD

PO Box 31203, St. Louis gb-beer.com, 314-309-3210

21356 Gore Road, Marthasville lostcreekvineyardmo.com, 636-932-4142

HEAVY RIFF BREWING

MAIN & MILL BREWERY

6413 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis heavyriffbrewing.com, 14-971-6179

240 E. Main Street, Festus mainandmillbrewco.com, 636-543-3031

HOLY GRAIL WINERY

MONTELLE WINERY

5505 Locust Street, Augusta holygrailwinery.com, 636-221-7604

201 Montelle Drive, Augusta montelle.com, 888-595-9463

KIRKWOOD STATION BREWING

MORGAN STREET BREWERY

105 E. Jefferson venue, Kirkwood kirkwoodstationbrewing.com, 314-966-2739

721 N. Second Street, St. Louis morganstreetbrewery.com, 314-231-9970

3707 S. Kingshighway Boulevard, Union coulterandpaynefarmdistillery.com, 314-968-9443

EARTHBOUND BREWING 2710 Cherokee Street, St. Louis earthboundbeer.com, 314-769-9576

EDG-CLIF FARMS AND VINEYARD 10035 Edg-Clif Drive, Potosi edg-clif.com, 573-438-4741

EDGEWILD WINERY 550 Chesterfield Center Dri e, Chesterfiel edgewildwinery.com, 636-532-0550

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MOUNT PLEASANT WINERY

RACK HOUSE WEST WINERY

5634 High Street, Augusta mountpleasant.com, 636-482-9463

5065 N. Route N, Cotterville rackhouse.westwinery.com, 636-244-0574

NOBOLEIS VINEYARDS

ROBLLER VINEYARD

100 Hemsath Road, Augusta noboleisvineyards.com, 636-482-4500

275 Robller Vineyard Road, New Haven robllerwines.com, 573-237-3986

O’FALLON BREWERY

ROLLING MEADOWS VINEYARDS

45 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights ofallonbrewery.com,636-474-2337

212 Eden Trail, Warrenton rmvwinery.com, 636-288-1016

PEACEFUL BEND VINEYARD

SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS

1942 Route T, Steelville peacefulbend.com, 573-775-3000

1 Schlafly Plaza, St. Loui schlafl .com, 314-241-2337 ext. 2

PERENNIAL ARTISANAL ALES

THE SCHLAFLY TAP ROOM

8125 Michigan Avenue Suite 114, St. Louis perennialbeer.com, 314-631-7300

2100 Locust Street, St. Louis schlafl .com, 314-241-2337 ext. 1

PERSIMMON RIDGE VINEYARDS

SIDE PROJECT

7272 Sheppard Drive, Barnhart persimmonridgewinery.com, 636-948-2082

7458 Manchester Avenue, Maplewood sideprojectbrewing.com, 314-224-5211

PINCKNEY BEND DISTILLING CO.

SIX MILE BRIDGE BREWERY

1101 Miller Street, New Haven pinckneybend.com, 573-237-5559

11841 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights sixmilebridgebeer.com, 314-942-2211

SQUARE ONE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY 1727 Park Avenue, St. Louis squareonebrewery.com, 314-231-2537

STILL 630 1000 S. Fourth Street, St. Louis still630.com, 314-513-2275

ST. JORDAN CREEK WINERY 2829 Highway 50, Beaufort stjordancreek.com, 636-584-8001

SUGAR CREEK WINERY 125 Boone Country Lane, Defianc sugarcreekwines.com, 636-987-2400

TRAILHEAD BREWING CO. 921 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles trailheadbrewing.com, 636-946-2739

URBAN CHESTNUT BREWING CO. 3229 Washington Avenue, St. Louis urbanchestnut.com, 314-222-0143

VILLA ANTONIO WINERY 3662 Linhorst Road, Hillsboro villaantoniowinery.com, 636-475-5008

Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

Home of International award winning smoked meats and sausage from the German Butchers Association, and our own Craft beers Located in historic downtown Hermann, Hermann Wurst Haus sells meats produced in house by two-time Hall of Fame Wurstmeister Mike Sloan.

• • • •

Hundreds of Germanic/European flavored wurst, wine, bacon, beer and brats Indoor and outside deli seating In-house craft beer and wurst sodas German food and Amish-made food gifts

234 East First Street, Hermann, MO • 573-486-2266 • www.hermannwursthaus.com

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CAVE VINEYARD

WILD SUN WINERY

21124 Cave Road, Ste. Genevieve cavevineyard.com, 573-543-5284

WILLIAM K BUSCH BREWING CO. 8047 Litzsinger Road, St. Louis kraftig.com, 314-932-7911

CHAUMETTE VINEYARDS & WINERY 24345 Route WW, Ste. Genevieve chaumette.com, 573-747-1000

YELLOW FARMHOUSE WINERY

CROWN VALLEY BREWING & DISTILLING CO.

100 Defiance oad, Defianc yellowfarmhousewines.com, 314-409-6139

13326 Route F, Ste. Genevieve crownvalleybrewery.com,573-756-9700

SOUTHEAST

CROWN VALLEY WINERY 23589 Route WW, Ste. Genevieve crownvalleywinery.com, 866-207-9463

APPLE CREEK WINERY

DESLOGETOWN BREWERY

1930 County Road 40, Friedheim applecreekwinery.com, 573-788-2211

1669 Pine Ridge Trail, Park Hills deslogetown.com, 573-431-4294

THE BARRENS WINERY

DURSO HILLS VINEYARD & WINERY

2815 N. Route 51, Perryville thebarrenswinery.com, 573-547-6968

110 N. Harding Street, Marquand dursohillswinery.com, 573-783-8776

BUCK MOUNTAIN WINERY

HEMMAN WINERY

700 Oelson Road, Doe Run buckmountainwinery.com, 573-760-0458

13022 Route C, Brazeau hemmanwinery.com, 573-824-6040

CHARLEVILLE VINEYARD & MICROBREWERY Charleville Vineyard and Microbrewery in Ste. Genevieve offers the best of both orlds.

Beer enthusiasts and wine devotees can each find something to dive into at the southeastern Missouri getaway. The Half-Wit wheat is one of the most refreshing brews in the state, and its Barrel Fermented Norton is one of the bolder wine choices in the Midwest.

Aside from the beverages, the Ste. Genevieve vineyard and brewery is also a retreat among beautiful rolling hills of vines. A restored 1860s wood cabin offers bed-and-breakfast lodging Wednesday through Saturday, making Charleville a standout place to stay the weekend and explore the historic French enclave.

Visit 16937 Boyd Road in Ste. Genevieve or charlevillevineyard.com, or call 573-756-4537.

COURTESY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM

4830 Pioneer Road, Hillsboro wildsunwinery.com, 636-797-8686

Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

The Hermann Wine Trail meanders for 20 scenic miles along the Missouri River. Along the way, seven charming family-owned wineries are open for tasting and tours.

Dierberg Star Lane

Adam Puchta Winery

Bias Winery & Microbrewery 573-834-5475 • BiasWinery.com

573-486-1182 • Hermannhof.com

OakGlenn Winery

Röbller Winery

Stone Hill Winery

573-486-5596 • AdamPuchtaWine.com

573-486-5057 • OakGlenn.com

573-237-3986 • RobllerWines.com

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573-486-2221 • StoneHillWinery.com

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HUNTER VALLEY WINERY

STEELE CREST WINERY

762 Route V, Cape Girardeau drinkhuntervalleywine.com, 573-332-0879

2055 Route Y, Jackson steelecrestwinery.com, 573-803-9426

SOUTH CENTRAL

INDIAN HILLS WINERY

ST. FRANCOIS VINEYARDS

GRAPES OF HELD WINERY

9625 County Road 250, Puxico indianhillswinery.com, 573-222-3709

1669 Pine Ridge Trail, Park Hills stfrancoisvineyard.com, 573-431-4294

239 Route M, Fairdealing grapesofheldwinery.com, 573-857-2039

JOHN A. HUBER BREWING CO.

THOUSAND OAKS WINERY

HEINRICHSHAUS VINEYARD

3463 Route FF, Jackson 573-579-3308

R.R. 1, Box 63, Patton 573-866-2522

18500 Route U, St. James heinrichshaus.com, 573-265-5000

MINGLEWOOD BREWERY

TWIN OAKS VINEYARD & WINERY

HORSESHOE BEND BREWING CO.

121 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau minglewoodbrewery.com, 573-803-0524

6470 Route F, Farmington twinoaksvineyard.com, 573-756-6500

96 Bittersweet Road, Lake Ozark hbbrewco.com, 573-552-8548

RIVER RIDGE WINERY

VANCE VINEYARD & WINERY

HORST VINEYARDS

850 County Road 321, Commerce riverridgewinery.com, 573-264-3712

1522 Madison 212, Fredericktown vancevineyards.com, 573-783-8800

6416 Highway 60, Mountain View 417-934-9463

SAINTE GENEVIEVE WINERY

WATERTOWER WINERY

MCCULLOUGH HOUSE WINERY

245 Merchant Street, Ste. Genevieve saintegenevievewinery.com, 573-883-2800

11373 Route M, Ste. Genevieve watertowerwinerystegen.com, 573-880-3887

Rural Route 1, Box 1284M, Thayer mhw.wine, 417-264-2050

SAND CREEK VINEYARD

WEINGARTEN VINEYARD

MERAMEC VINEYARDS

3578 Sand Creek Road, Farmington 573-756-9999

12323 Rottler Lane, Ste. Genevieve weingartenvineyard.com, 573-883-2505

600 Route B, St. James meramecvineyards.com, 573-265-7847 Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

Enjoy a wonderful getaway.

If you’re expecting a great time, make Cape Girardeau your destination. From the great outdoors and family fun to relaxing escapes and historic sites, Cape Girardeau is sure to please. Plan your getaway at VisitCape.com or call 800·777·0068.

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Experience Missouri Wine Country from a Horse Drawn Wagon!

Featured Excursion

ROSEBUD & WHITE MULE WINERY Enjoy a half-day excursion filled with antiquing, wine tasting, dining and relaxing horse drawn wagon rides through the country.

• Start your day in Rosebud • Take a horse-drawn wagon ride to White Mule Winery • Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting • Tour the vineyard • Ride back to Rosebud for dinner at one of the local restaurants

Make It an Overnight Stay

Ask about our preferred B&Bs and guest houses.

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Little Rock’s dining and craft food and beverage scene is on the rise. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two, sampling our city’s ever-expanding offerings of ales, wines and spirits with our Locally Labeled Passport program, or tasting any of the amazing products our artisan bakers and food producers are making, there’s never been a better time to enjoy great food and drink in Little Rock.

IN GREATER LITTLE ROCK

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MISSOURI STATE WINERY AND DISTILLERY 9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove mtngrv.missouristate.edu, 417-547-7500

PUBLIC HOUSE BREWING CO. 600 N. Rolla Street, Rolla publichousebrewery.com, 573-426-2337

VIANDEL VINEYARD 8385 Highway 60, Mountain View viandel.com, 417-934-0195

Cheers

PUBLIC HOUSE BREWING CO. Piney River Brewing in Bucyrus is the perfect place to visit after a float trip on its eponymous river.

Joleen and Brian D urham founded the brewery in 2010. Although the market isn’t big in Texas County, Piney River’s beers have received national attention; the Float Trip Ale won gold at the World Beer Cup in the American wheat beer category. A variety of the brewery’s beers can be found in four packs of sixteen-ounce cans around the state.

Ultimately, the brewery is a labor of love for Joleen and Brian, and you can taste the passion in each sip. Stop by the Piney River’s barn, renamed the BARn, at 15194 Walnut Grove D rive in Bucyrus. Go to pineyriverbrewing .com or call 417-967-4001 to learn more.

551 Route B, St. James publichousebrewery.com, 573-261-3333

RED MOOSE VINEYARD 425 Route VV, Salem redmoosevineyard.com, 573-743-300

ST. JAMES WINERY 540 Route B, St. James stjameswinery.com, 800-280-9463

OUR BEST BEVERAGES

THREE SQUIRRELS WINERY 17301 Route B, St. James threesquirrelswinery.com, 573-265-7742

TRAVER HOME WINERY 1429 County Road 1870, Willow Springs traverhomewinery.com, 417-469-4152

Here are three top-rated Missouri alcohols to look for: • St. James Winery’s 2014 Vignoles won the 2015 Missouri Governer’s Cup Award.

• Beer Advocate’s top-rated Missouri beer is the Barrel-Aged Abraxas from Perennial Artisan Ales.

• The American Craft Spirits Association awarded Wood Had Spirits’ Blue Corn Whiskey and Still 630’s Rallypoint Maple Sunset rye whiskey with gold medals in 2015.

COURTESY OF PINEY RIVER BREWING CO.

PINEY RIVER BREWING

Sources: Brewers Association and Missouri Wine and Grape Board

T's Redneck Steakhouse and Distillery

REAL OURI MISS RBON. BOU OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS!

Open at 11am daily 221 Evergreen Parkway Lebanon, MO 417-532-3519

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Come explore 160 years of history and experience Real Missouri Bourbon being made at the Holladay Distillery. Originally founded by "Stagecoach King" Benjamin Holladay and his brother, Major David Holladay, it is now the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi located on its original site. The Holladay Distillery is just a short drive north of Kansas City in beautiful and historic Weston, Missouri.

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If You Build It… Artist Lowell Davis reconstructs mid-century America at Red Oak II. PHOTOS & STORY BY GREG KINKEADE

Artist Lowell Davis presides over the town he built—Red Oak II, Missouri—along historic Route 66 near Carthage. Behind him sits a historic mule barn from Sarcoxie.

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“I threw my television in the pond thirty-seven years ago; you can’t watch TV and build a town,” Lowell Davis says, as he saunters between his collection of relocated buildings plucked from the prairies of the Midwest and from places along Missouri’s stretch of the Mother Road, Route 66. It is the most impressive collection of preserved rural architecture in the state. It is called Red Oak II, Missouri, and in some ways, it is the rebirth or reinterpretation of its namesake, Red Oak, Missouri, some twenty miles away.

Route 66 once cut a bias cross-section of America, from frozen Detroit lakes to California desert towns. And right in the middle of the route sits a nearly forgotten place called Red Oak, a small town near Carthage. Lowell Davis was born there in 1937, and he spent his childhood helping his family in the general store, which he would later move to Red Oak II. Lowell’s father loved the far western United States, and Lowell’s early childhood was filled with scenes of the vast West as the Davises traveled to California and points in between. Young Lowell would sketch scenes of cowboys, dusty service stations, momand-pop stores, and adobe villages.

Discerning which came first is difficult: his love of art or his love of the American country-

side and frontier. By the time Lowell was four, it was clear to his family that Lowell had a natural artistic ability, so they journeyed to nearby Carthage to buy him a set of oil paints and brushes.

That set became his favorite possession and the tools of his trade for years to come.

Like many other men and women from small towns in Missouri, Lowell would leave the Carthage area first to serve in the military. From 1954 to 1958, Lowell served as an Air Force radio operator and navigator for a C-19 aircraft in Europe and Africa. There, he fostered his love for cartoon art and filled countless pages with sketches of military life. After the service, he landed a job creating commercial art and was eventually able to develop a clientele interested in paintings of his native and beloved Missouri. To his surprise, the popularity of regional art gave him freedom to begin his next great work of art.

Over the years, Lowell’s canvas grew from the two-dimensional representations of rural life to a full-scale reanimation of his childhood. In 1987, Lowell began building Red Oak II with masterful precision. Slowly, each corner of the gravel road that winds through the town came to hold a new picturesque scene of pre-World War II and midtwentieth century Missouri life.

Almost thirty years later, Red Oak II is a marvelous act of preservation. Each building and artifact is genuine. If a house looks to have been built in 1920, it was—it just wasn’t built at Red Oak II. Every structure, from privy to trolley car, is authentic and has a story of its own. Each

Above left: A newly constructed train depot is one of the few buildings at Red Oak II that is not vintage. Above: Artist Lowell Davis’s metal sculptures are a work in progress.

was meticulously disassembled and then reassembled on location. There are even antebellum mule barns and chicken coops that harken back to the German settlers who braved the Atlantic to make a home in the Missouri territory.

But this is no ghost town. Red Oak II was always meant to be lived in. Each building is, has been, or will be occupied by permanent residents, which makes the town less of a tourist destination and more of a unique example of living rural art.

“None of it was ever for dollars,” Lowell says.

Ultimately, however, after a divorce in 2000, some of the structures were sold to friends and others who shared his passion for preservation.

Some people live here now, some intend to move here after retiring, and others simply want to continue Lowell’s dream.

Obtaining entrance to Red Oak II is as simple as arriving at any town: you just drive in. While residents could exploit the town’s tourism on nearly a daily basis, they charge no entrance fees and have no parking lots or hints of commercialism. Instead, visitors walk or drive slowly back in time to a scene pulled directly from a Norman Rockwell painting.

In fact, several art reviewers at the beginning of his career called Lowell Davis “the Norman

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Rockwell of rural art.” Lowell is known nationally for his paintings, but he is equally recognized for his sculptures—three-dimensional fi urines that depict the joys of rural farm life. The Ertl Company, which produces realistic toy and model tractors, uses Lowell’s miniature figurine to help bring life to its farm toys: cows for toy paddocks, dogs for the backs of pickup trucks, and horses to pull toy buggies. His figurines are stunningly real, whether cast in bronze, pewter, or porcelain, and they have captured the imaginations of children and collectors for decades.

However, for Lowell, they weren’t real enough.

He wanted to reproduce his memories on a lifesized scale. On what was once a forgotten farm, there is now a new burgeoning city, smaller in size than either Carthage or the original Red Oak but tremendous in authenticity and artistic scope. It is an idyllic puzzle made of tangible pieces. It is a place that yields photographic fruit from sunup to sundown.

The humor and genius of Lowell Davis are evident everywhere. The town cemetery demonstrates his mastery of line, color, and shape. To visitors, it might look like it has been there for generations. However, it’s a cemetery of lies. In fact, every single gravestone was a mis-cut reject from a local granite shop, not a testament to the precious memory of a loved one. And there is a spooky twist to the story. There are two real gravesites there, which remain unoccupied: one for Lowell and one for the First Lady of Red Oak II, Rose, whom Lowell married in 2012.

“I want to live here, die here, and be buried in the cemetery,” Lowell says. “Where would you be buried if you were me? Right in the middle of my dreams, and right in the middle of my art.”

Even the steps to the massive old church, which still holds weekly services and regular bluegrass jams, are made from the reclaimed gravestones. When the foliage is thin in the fall, both the church and cemetery cast eerie shadows on the town.

The automobile is also a part of the Red Oak II narrative, given the town’s proximity to Route 66. Perfectly patinated buggies, cars, and trucks, mostly unrestored, dot the landscape and lend

Above: The Red Oak Child Care Center is actually a vintage jail from a nearby mining town. Right: At Red Oak II’s town hall, seats for Republicans are plenty, while Democrats have few.

context to the buildings. In the middle of the twentieth century, soldiers like Lowell returned home from service overseas and bought big Fords, Chryslers, and Chevrolets to explore America via the Mother Road. With the ubiquity of the automobile and the relative quality of the tarmac roads, towns like nearby Carthage saw increased population and tax bases. Meanwhile, trusty old Model Ts sat in barns back on the farm alongside newer farm trucks.

Another Route 66-era relic, the Butler steel building that once served as a filling station, is one of the more interesting buildings at Red Oak II. These Butler “buildings in a box” were simple steel kits a franchisee would assemble at points along the route to facilitate America’s growing petroleum needs. Like the church, the station is pure white—a true temple for Route 66 sojourners. It gleams at sunset with its restored gas pumps in shining red and blue.

Another part of Red Oak II’s story is the streetcar. In the 1920s, towns like Carthage relied heavily on streetcars to safely and efficientl move a growing workforce and customers from point to point. However, the streetcar systems could not escape the growing popularity of automobiles, and most were dismantled. Fortunately, though, not all the streetcars from Carthage were destroyed. Lowell found one, moved it to Red Oak II, carefully placed it back on stationary rails, and added a seating area and kitchen. For a time, the Davises ran a restaurant out of the streetcar, and some of Lowell’s fondest memories come from the days he spent working alongside his children in the now defunct diner.

Lowell still lives in Red Oak II, in the Belle Starr house, which was once the quarters of the notorious Southern sympathizer and Missouri sharpshooter. A rebel theme persists in Red Oak II. The adjacent log building, moved from Oklahoma, was a known hideout for some of the Dalton Gang. Not all buildings have a rebel history, though. A mule barn from Sarcoxie also sits nearby. It once housed the straight-walking Missouri mules used to cultivate geraniums and petunias at a large flower farm. A schoolhouse, a general store, and ornate outhouses round out the collection. All speak equally to the vision and effort of its first resident and de facto mayor, Lowell Davis.

If you’re lucky, you’ll spend all afternoon at Red Oak II. If you’re luckier, you’ll catch Lowell walking, pipe in hand, telling the stories each building holds. Red Oak II is a Missouri Route 66 masterpiece, worth a visit no matter which route you take to get there.

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Finding Red Oak II Directions to Red Oak II are easy. Go east on Highway 96 from Carthage.

About one mile out, look for the Lake Flyin’ W Convenience Store and an old car on a post. Turn left on County Road 130, and follow the signs to Red Oak II. Or you can search “County Loop 122, Carthage, MO 64836” on Google Maps. Call 417-237-0808 or visit redoakiimissouri.com if you get lost.

Clockwise top left: A gas station is restored at Red Oak II. The former Carthage streetcar once served as a restaurant. A former mill house advertises chew. The town church still holds services.

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Sp e cial Pro mot io n

Life

Financial The “New” Fiduciary Rule

BY DAN MONTE, J.D., EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FIDUCIARY OFFICER, CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY

Since the meltdown of the financial services industry in 2008, there has been concern about the standards to which investment advisors are held. The long-standing rule has been one of suitability: the recommended investment must be suitable for the customer, which sounds perfectly reasonable.

However, one element of the new legislation for increasing the regulatory requirements on financial institutions called upon the Security and Exchange

“ Trust companies are already subject to fiduciar standards and always have been. For them, t fiduciary rule is not new at all.”

Commission to investigate whether a higher standard— a fiducia y standard, the highest possible standard—was appropriate. That standard would require the advisor to put customers’ interests ahead of his or her own interest, and it would bar confli ts of interest.

However, fi e years ago, the Department of Labor began a parallel regula-

Bank trust departments and trust companies, such as Central Trust Com-

tory project on fiducia y standards. On April 8, 2016, the final regulations were

pany, have generally been supportive of the new Department of Labor rule.

issued, and they applied a fiducia y rule in the context of retirement plans and

The reason is easy to understand. Trust departments and trust companies are

IRAs. The new rule takes effe t over a period of twelve to eighteen months.

already subject to fiducia y standards and always have been. For them, the

Under the rule, investment advisors to retirement plans and IRAs may have

fiducia y rule is not new at all.

to disclose the sources of their compensation to those whom they advise and they must always put the customer’s interest fi st.

Still, regulatory compliance is not cost free. The impact of the change on smaller brokers and financial institutions—coming on top of all the other recent

Some advisors are worried about the change because of the uncertainty

changes in financial services regulation—could be severe. Therefore, there has

created and the possible increase in lawsuits should an investment turn sour.

been a move in Congress to head off the Department of Labor rule, substitut-

But to be clear, the fiducia y rule is not a guarantee of investment success.

ing a legislative approach. The outcome of that effo t remains uncertain.

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MISSOURI ELECTION GUIDE 2016 FOR MANY PEOPLE, this primary season has seemed like an eternity. Both of the major parties are running increasingly negative campaigns, and the 2016 election cycle is shaping up to be just as nasty as the 1828 election, when Andrew Jackson squared off against John Quincy Adams in a campaign that included rumors of adultery, imagery of coffins, and sharp pa ty conflict However, the last time Missouri elected a new governor—2008 when we voted Jay Nixon in—seems like a lifetime ago. In the past eight years, the political landscape in the United States and specifically in Missouri has changed significantl . National events like passing of the Affordable Care Act, the Sandy Hook shooting, the legalization of gay marriage, and implementation of Common Core educational standards have changed the way people talk about the issues. Additionally, major events at home have captured the country’s attention and altered the landscape, as well. The Anheuser-Busch buyout brought global economics home. The Joplin Tornado in 2011 served as a grim reminder of how much emergency preparedness matters. And the protests in Ferguson and at the University of Missouri campus brought the Black Lives Matter movement to an international stage.

These issues will undoubtedly shape the coming gubernatorial election, and what an election it will be.

Democratic candidate Chris Koster seems to be a shoo-in for his party, while the Republican party has a crowded field, with four qualified candidates campaigning for a spot on the November ballot. There are six more statewide positions up for grabs and a US senate race here in the Show-Me State.

The ballot is set for the August 2 primary, and we tried to give each candidate a fair amount of space, including long-shot gubernatorial hopeful Chief Wana Dubie of Salem and other outsider candidates who might not have the campaign backing or resumes of more established candidates. However, other candidates couldn’t be reached and information on them was unavailable; you’ll find them in the “Other Candidates” category within each section. So take some time to meet the candidates, and dig deeper if you find a candidate with whom you identif . See you on election day!

COURTESY OF CANDIDATES

BY JONAS WEIR

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US SENATOR DEMOCRATS

REPUBLICANS

CORI BUSH Born and raised in the St. Louis area, Cori Bush is a pastor, activist, and community organizer. Last year, she received the Woman of Courage Award from the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. A grassroots politician, Coriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platforms include raising the minimum wage, expanding Medicaid, and enforcing equal pay standards for women.

For more information, visit coribush.com.

CHIEF WANA DUBIE This is no joke. Salem resident Chief Wana Dubie has file to run for Senate. Born Joseph Bickell, Chief changed his name to reflect the plant he loves so much. Mr. Dubie has run for office multiple times. With incumbent Roy Blunt likely to be the Republican nominee, he says the 2016 Senate race is going to be Dubie versus Blunt. Find Chief on Facebook for more information.

JASON KANDER Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander is a Columbia resident and an Afghanistan War veteran. From 2009 to 2013, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing Jackson County until he was elected Secretary of State. His top priorities include advocating for veteran and military families, supporting Missouri businesses, pushing for transparent government, and advocating for the black community. For more information, go to jasonkander.com.

OTHER CANDIDATES Other candidates include Democrat and St. Louis resident Robert Mack, Republican and St. Louis resident Ryan Luethy, and Republican and Sunrise Beach resident Bernie Mowinskil.

ROY BLUNT Incumbent Senator Roy Blunt is seeking reelection as a Republican. Born in Niangua on January 10, 1950, Senator Blunt has a long political career that began in 1972 when he was elected county clerk for Greene County. He has since served as Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secretary of State, US Representative, Chief Deputy Whip, House Majority Whip, and Senator since 2011. His top priorities include stopping government overreach, spurring job growth, and supporting the agriculture industry. Visit blunt.senate.gov for more information.

KRISTI NICHOLS Independence resident and devout Christian Kristin Nichols supports the FairTax, which would replace all federal income taxes, payroll taxes, gift taxes, and estate taxes with a single broad national consumption tax on retail sales. Her top priorities also include abolishing Common Core standards, upholding the Second Amendment, and supporting pro-life legislation. Visit kristinichols414.com for more information.

CONSTITUTION FRED RYMAN Originally from Texas, Fred Ryman holds two bachelors degrees, has taught high school math, and has served as a pastor in Joplin.

He left his position as pastor to join the cast of Noah: the Musical in Branson. Currently, he manages a Columbia furniture store.

His top priorities are abolishing direct taxation from the federal government; stopping illegal immigration; and repealing the seventeenth amendment, which pertains to how US senators are elected. Go to voteforfred.org for more information.

LIBERTARIANS JONATHAN DINE Former Libertarian candidate for Senate and self-employed personal trainer Jonathan Dine ran against Senator Claire McCaskill and Todd Akin in 2012 when he won 6.1 percent of the vote. His stance is primarily based on lessening the role of the federal government. He is also for balancing the federal budget, fixing the deficit, and legalizing marijuana. Find Jonathan Dine on Facebook to learn more.

HERSCHEL YOUNG Former Cass County Commissioner and Harrisonville resident Herschel Young has filed to run as a Libertarian. Although he was elected Cass County Commissioner as a Republican in 2010, he was removed from his post as Cass County Commissioner because of a 1995 felony conviction.

His platform is primarily anti-government. Find Herschel Young on Facebook to learn more.

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GOVERNOR DEMOCRATS

CHRIS KOSTER St. Louis Native, Washington University alumnus, and lawyer Chris Koster began his career in politics when he was elected to the Missouri Senate as a Republican in 2004. In 2007, he left the party for the Democratics because, in his eyes, there were no moderate Republicans left. He cited specifi positions on stem cell research, workers’ rights, and the non-partisan court plan. In 2008, he was elected Attorney General, a position he still holds today. He is running on the platform of enforcing equal pay standards, fully funding public schools, and expanding access to health care. For more information, visit chriskoster.com.

ERIC MORRISON Kansas City resident Eric Morrison is an ordained pastor, community activist, and bishop with New Vision World Wide Fellowship of Churches in Kansas City.

The only African-American candidate in the gubernatorial primary, he says he wants to make sure all voices are represented in Jefferson City. Among his top priorities are creating jobs in Missouri communities, addressing overcrowded prisons, and fighting the schoolto-prison pipeline in economically depressed areas. For more information, visit ericmorrisonforgov .com or call 816-343- 4882.

LEONARD STEINMAN II Longtime Jefferson City resident and Vietnam War veteran Leonard Steinman has unsuccessfully run for office many times. He ran for Mayor of Jefferson City in 2011 and 2014, and he has also run for Cole County Western District Commissioner, governor, and US Representative. He has run as both a Republican and a Democrat, and last year he proclaimed he would run for president as an independent candidate, but it seems that he’ll try his hand in the gubernatorial race instead. Find Leonard Steinman II on Facebook for more information.

CHARLIE WHEELER At age eighty-nine, Kansas City resident Charlie Wheeler is running for governor. He previously served as the Jackson County coroner from 1965 to 1967, as the Missouri Western Judge from 1965 to 1971, the mayor of Kansas City from 1971 to 1979, and as a Missouri state senator from 2003 to 2006. In the Missouri senate, he served alongside fellow primary candidate Chris Koster.

He says he likes and respects the Attornery General, but he needs some competition. For more information on this campaign, call 816-804-7482.

1977–81 JOSEPH P. TEASDALE (D)

1973–77 CHRISTOPHER S. BOND (R)

1965–73 WARREN E. HEARNES (D)

1961–65 JOHN M. DALTON (D)

1957–61 JAMES T. BLAIR JR. (D)

1953–57 PHIL M. DONNELLY (D)

1949–53 FORREST SMITH (D)

1945–49 PHIL M. DONNELLY (D)

1941–45 FORREST C. DONNELL (R)

1937–41 LLOYD CROW STARK (D)

1933–37 GUY BRASFIELD PARK (D)

1929–33 HENRY STEWART CAULFIELD (R)

1925–29 SAMUEL AARON BAKER (R)

1921–25 ARTHUR MASTICK HYDE (R)

1917–21 FREDERICK DOZIER GARDNER (D)

1913–17 ELLIOTT WOOLFOLK MAJOR (D)

THE PAST 100 YEARS OF MISSOURI GOVERNORS

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REPUBLICANS

CATHERINE HANAWAY Former US attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri and speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, Catherine Hanaway is currently an attorney at a St. Louis law firm. During her time in the house, she helped enact Missouri’s concealed carry law, helped put in place the first mandatory waiting period for abortions, and helped establish Missouri’s AMBER Alert system.

Her top priorities include raising penalties for criminals, fightin against Common Core standards and the Affordable Care Act, and supporting the Second Amendment and pro-life legislation. Visit hanawayforgovernor.com for more information.

PETER KINDER Born and raised in Cape Girardeau, Peter Kinder got his start in politics in 1980 as the campaign manager for Bill Emerson’s campaign for US Representative. He then worked in Bill Emerson’s congressional office until 1982. He then worked in the private sector as an attorney for Drury Industries and as associate publisher of the Southeast Missourian. In 1992, he was elected to the Missouri State Senate, where he served until he was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2004. Among his top priorities are protecting the Second Amendment, fighting for pro-life causes, and fighting against the Affordable Care Act. For more information, visit peterkinder.com.

OTHER CANDIDATES Also running are Libertarian Cisse Spragins of Kansas City, who is running unopposed in her party, and conservative Les Turilli Jr., who will not be on the August ballot because he is an independent candidate with no party affiliation

2009-PRESENT JEREMIAH WILSON (JAY) NIXON (D)

2005-2009 MATT BLUNT (R)

ERIC GREITENS Eric Greitens is a political outsider of sorts. The former Navy SEAL veteran of both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has an impressive resume for someone who has not held office. He’s a Rhodes Scholar and the founder of nonprofit The Mission Continues. In 2014, Fortune Magazine named Eric one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.” He is a self-described “conservative warrior.” He supports the Second Amendment, pro-life legislation, right-to-work laws, repealing the Common Core, simplifying the tax code, and welfare reform, among other policies. Visit ericgreitens.com for more information.

2001-2005 BOB HOLDEN (D)

2000-2001 ROGER WILSON (D)

1993-2000 MEL CARNAHAN (D)

1985–93 JOHN ASHCROFT (R)

1981–85 CHRISTOPHER S. BOND (R)

JOHN BRUNNER Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur John Brunner is a selfdescribed constitutional conservative. The suburban St. Louis businessman was formerly the CEO of Vi-Jon Corp. Although he has never served in public office he ran for the US Senate in 2012 but lost the primary to fellow Republican Todd Akin. Among his top issues are reducing wasteful spending, including cutting back on welfare spending; growing the economy; ending corruption in the state government; protecting religious freedom; and fightin against the Affordable Care Act, among other policies. For more information, visit johnbrunner.com.

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DEMOCRATS

REPUBLICANS

WINSTON APPLE Independence resident Winston Apple is known more as a musician than a politician.

Last year, the singer, songwriter, and former high school teacher was inducted into the Kansas City Music Hall of Fame. While he may have no formal political resume, many of his songs are overtly political, he is a published author, and he has been a spokesperson for the group Populists In Action. Visit winstonapple .com for more information about his campaign.

MIKE PARSON Born and raised in Clinton, Mike Parson served in the Army for six years and served as Polk Country Sheriff for twelve years before he was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004. In 2011, he was elected to the Missouri State Senate, where he still represents the twenty-eighth district. He supports pro-life legislation, Second Amendment rights, the Right to Farm amendment, and tax reform, among other policies. Visit mikeparson.com for more information.

RUSS CARNAHAN The son of governor and US senator Mel Carnahan, Russ Carnahan grew up in Rolla and was elected to the US House of Representatives in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010. Among his top priorities are clean energy research, funding public education, and modernizing Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation infrastructure.

Visit russcarnahanformissouri.com for more information.

BEV RANDLES Born and raised in Sikeston, Bev Randles was valedictorian at Scott County Central High School class, graduated with honors from Murray State University, and later earned her law degree from the University of Missouri.

She is currently a partner at Kansas City law firm Randles and Splittgerber LLP. She supports tort reform, lowering taxes, fighting Common Core educational standards, and right-to-work legislation, among other policies. Visit bevforlg.com for more information.

TOMMIE PIERSON Born into a poor sharecropping family in Ripley, Tennessee, in 1946, Tommie Pierson has been active in grassroots politics throughout his life. During his time working at General Motors, he was a member of the United Auto Workers for thirty-two years. In 1977, he founded the Greater St. Mark Family Church in Ferguson and has been a pastor there since then. In 2010, Tommie was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives. Visit piersonformissouri.com for more information.

OTHER CANDIDATES Also running for Lieutenant Governor are Libertarian candidate and Warrensburg resident Steven Hedrick (votethefuture.org) and Republican candidate and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon resident A.C. Dienoff (dienoffstaterep.webs.com).

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SECRETARY OF STATE The Democratic candidates for Secretary of State are Iraq War veteran, founder of the Missouri Democratic Party Asian American Caucus, and Kansas City resident M.D. “RABBI” ALAM; former St. Louis TV anchor and prominent Gateway City figu e ROBIN SMITH; and Kansas City resident BILL CLINTON YOUNG. The Republican candidates are son of John Ashcroft, attorney, and St. Louis resident JAY ASHCROFT; Kansas City resident ROI CHINN; state senator, Iraq War veteran, and Lee’s Summit resident WILL KRAUS. Also running for Secretary of State is unopposed Libertarian candidate and St. Louis resident CHRIS MORRILL.

REGISTER TO VOTE Registering to vote is easy. There are only three requirements. You must be: seventeen and a half years of age to register, eighteen years of age to vote; a US Citizen; and a Missouri resident.

There are four ways you can register.

STATE TREASURER The Democratic candidates for State Treasurer are former state representative and Columbia resident JUDY BAKER and former US State Department foreign diplomat for the Bush and Obama administrations and Kansas City resident PAT CONTRERAS. The Republican candidates are state senator and Rolla resident DAN BROWN and state senator and St. Louis resident ERIC SCHMITT. Also running is unopposed Libertarian candidate and Kansas City resident SEAN O’TOOLE.

ATTORNEY GENERAL The Democratic candidates for Attorney General are former Cass County Prosecuting Attorney and Raymore resident TERESA HENSLEY and St. Louis County Assessor, former state representative, and St. Louis resident JAKE ZIMMERMAN. The Republican candidates are attorney and Columbia resident JOSH HAWLEY and state senator and Columbia resident KURT SHAEFER.

ELECTORATE PROFILE OF MISSOURI SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VOTING-AGE POPULATION

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First, you can fill out an online voter registration application.

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You can print an application from the Secretary of State website and mail it in.

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You can register in person at your local election authority.

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Or you can request an application to be mailed to you from the Secretary of State’s office Mailed-in applications must be postmarked by the fourth Wednesday before the election.

For more information, visit sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri /register or call 800-669-8683.

Voting-Age Population 45.6% 47.1%

18 to 44 years 34.5% 34.1%

45 to 64 years 20.0% 18.9%

65 years and over Race and Hispanic Origin

Black* $48,363 $53,657

Median Household Income (all households) Poverty Rate Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (population age 25 and older)

83.2%

White

Missouri: 4,670,966 US: 245,273,438

13.8% 13.6% 27.5% 30.1%

Asian* American Indian and AlaskNative Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Hispanic

2.2% 6.0% 1.1% 1.2% 0.2% 0.3% 3.2%

11.4% 12.5%

66.3%

15.3% *Alone or in combination, non-Hispanic. Notes: In combination means in combination with one or more other races. The sum of the five race groups adds to more than the total population because individuals may report more than one race. This graphic shows the voting-age population. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

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Musings ON MISSOURI

THE Officia 2016 VOTER COMPETENCY TEST

HARRY KATZ

BY RON MARR

FOR MORE THAN two hundred years, American politicians have fondly embraced the cliché that people get the government they deserve. It’s a convenient line, most often uttered when our leaders and legislators screw up so horribly that the country goes to hell in a hand basket. Nobody passes the buck better than a politician, and in effect our incompetent, feckless, and corrupt lawmakers are saying, “Don’t blame me; blame those stupid citizens who voted me into office.

Sadly, there’s a hint of truth to this. Few would deny that a substantial chunk of our population consists of folks who sell their cars for gas money and think Hamburger Helper comes with another person. Such being the case, it stands to reason that a good percentage of those we entrust to determine the best and brightest are imbued by their creator with the mental horsepower of bait.

Thus, in the name of competent and rational government, voters should be required to pass a basic competency test. I propose we place three questions at the top of every federal ballot. Answer incorrectly and your choices are rendered null and void. This would go far toward winnowing out the unwashed masses who think Iran is a two-word sentence or believe that White Castle is where the president lives. For example, we might ask . . .

Q: Which of the following people never served on the Supreme Court?

A. John Roberts B. Ruth Bader Ginsburg C. Diana Ross Don’t get me wrong; I’m not suggesting we disenfranchise legal residents by posing queries regarding obscure Constitutional minutiae.

Questions could not in any way be construed as biased due to race, creed, color, or religion. On the contrary, I’m suggesting topics just slightly harder than “what’s your favorite color?”

Q: The US Constitution does not guarantee A. Freedom of speech B. Freedom to keep and arm bears C. Freedom of religion Of course, we’ll need to come up with about a thousand such bits of obvious trivia and randomly place them on ballots. You know how

those Democrat and Republican National Committees are. If every ballot featured the same questions, those cheatin’ clowns would send the correct answers to members before the ink was dry. You just can’t trust political parties; they’re the ones who got us in our present mess.

Q: The three branches of government are called “the judicial,” “the legislative,” and the A. Navigational B. Executive C. Peanut In the interest of not hurting anyone’s feelings or self-esteem, voters wouldn’t be informed if their questions were right or wrong.

They would simply check their boxes, receive their “I Voted” stickers, and go on their merry way. There’s no need to explode the walls of an overly sensitive person’s safe space by rubbing their face in the fact that they’re about as sharp as a pound of wet leather.

Q: Our country is made up of how many individual states?

A. 1776 B. 50 C. 911 Of course, because the average person is biologically connected to their smart phone, we need to ensure against the possibility of anyone surreptitiously Googling the correct answers. Though it causes intense agony to be disconnected from the world for five minutes, Wi-Fi connections would be turned off at all polling places. I know that’s a huge sacrifice, but it reflects the ideals made famous by one our most revered former presidents.

Q: In his 1961 inauguration speech, President John F. Kennedy said “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask . . .

A. How much is that doggie in the window?

B. When do we eat?

C. What you can do for your country.

In our society, every vote counts, and that’s downright terrifying.

For more information, Ron Marr can be reached RON MARR directly at ronmarr.com

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NO PLACE LIKE

Home

THE FISHERMAN AND HIS SON

ALL I WANTED

was a little reprieve from the daily news.

My husband is in tune and in touch, and I had become weary with the constant barrage of breaking coverage, political drama, and sounds of the closing bell. I hoped a little road trip to the Union Covered Bridge in Monroe County would allow us to unplug and unwind.

Instead, I got excuses. Randy fi ed off ten reasons why a picnic was a monumental waste of time.

“Tough,” I said. “We’re going.”

We carried our chairs down to where the Salt River flowed under the wooden bridge. The sky was clear, and I glanced at my husband, the man with ready excuses, and saw the lines on his face soften in the breeze. Once we were settled, I pulled out the picnic I’d packed: simple food that somehow tasted better than it would have at home. It was then that I noticed we were not alone.

Downriver was a fisherman standing in the riffles, tall green waders held up by suspenders. His movements were mesmerizing, and the fl ing fishing line flashed in the sun. When he caught a little blue gill, he raised it high as we applauded from the bank. The fish was released, and the fisherman went back to doing what a fisherman does, not caring that he had an audience, not seeming to care about anything at all.

I had my shoes off, and I could almost feel my weariness float away in the cool but soothing water. By the time I’d waded back, the fishe man had plucked his basket from the current and climbed over logs and rocks to where we were sitting. His hat was pulled low, and his hands carried the fishing pole like it was an old friend, like it was someone he loved.

“I fish for the peace and, of course, for my supper, but that’s not the main reason I fish,” our new friend offered when he stopped to reveal his catch. “I fish for my son.

His slow voice told the story of his only child, a boy who is allergic to sunshine and can only venture out in total darkness. They had fished together only once and learned the hard way: his son will never be a fisherman So his father does it for him, and when the fisherman told me that, I heard the catch in his voice and the anguish behind it. I was humbled by this father’s acceptance and solution for the challenges life had thrown him. But the truth of it was, he loved to fish and fishing for his son made him feel like they were together. The water, the sun, and the tug on the line—all of that brought him closer to the son he would do anything for.

There was no complaint in his story, no bitterness or resentment for his circumstance in life. Each time, his son picks the rod and bait, and the fisherman brings home a few fish and a new story. He had found his peace.

After offering us part of his catch, the fisherman left us in the shadow of the old bridge. My husband and I sat in silence, our faces turned to the setting sun, and finally Randy admitted that the picnic had been a good idea Randy and I came to clear our heads, and we did that. However, we were also reminded of what the news often neglects. In a world of negativity and naysayers, there are people who quietly celebrate the beauty of life. Those who make peace with the chaos treat their burdens like blessings and always find the good in a bad situation It wasn’t the Salt River that cleansed our spirits that day; it was the fisherman LORRY MYERS The fisherman and his son

HARRY KATZ

BY LORRY MYERS

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Pulaski County A Charming Stretch Along Historic Route 66.

Tucked away along Old Route 66, you’ll find the Elbow Inn & BBQ in Devils Elbow, which has been a staple in these parts since the 1930’s.

Located in south-central MO and full of original sites and buildings that have been preserved to this day, Pulaski County is a great place to soak up the history & culture of Route 66.

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Flavor

The Missour

BARBECUE TRAIL Travel from Kansas City to St. Louis along I-70 for a smokin’ good tim MOVE OVER TEXAS.

Make room Carolinas. Step aside Tennessee. Missouri is emerging as the hip, new, smokin’-hot top spot of the barbecue world. No ribbing. Barbecue is flaming up here, there, and everywhere—all over the state.

Of course, barbecue has been in Missouri from the get-go, especially if you define barbecue as cooking meat over an open flame. However, the barbecue Missouri knows and loves today—the richly sauced, slow-smoked, intensely flavo ful modern-Missouri barbecue—can trace its roots to Kansas City and one man, Henry Perry.

When steamboat cook Henry Perry settled in Kansas City in the early 1900s, river and railway transportation had transformed Kansas City into a meat-producing and -packing center. Also a trademark of turn-of-the-century Kansas City, the region had an abundance of hardwood trees—a source of flavo -heavy fuel. Seeing potential, Perry bought scraps of meat from nearby stockyards, slow-smoked them, and set up a pushcart stand. He quickly became known for ribs, which he topped with a pungent, vinegary sauce and sold for twenty-five cents a slab. Eventually Perry moved his operation to an old trolley barn and created Kansas City’s first barbecue estaurant.

COURTESY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM

BY SUSAN MANLIN KATZMAN

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COURTESY OF BRANDON BURKE AND BRIAN AMBROZY

When Perry died in 1940, Charlie Bryant, one of Perry’s employees, inherited the restaurant and, in turn, sold it to his brother Arthur in 1946.

Arthur tweaked the sauce and changed the name to Arthur Bryant’s.

Around the same time, in 1946, George Gates opened a barbecue place of his own and hired Arthur Pinkard, a former Perry employee, as cook.

Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q thrived happily ever after.

Today, the two granddaddies are joined by more than a hundred other barbecue places in Kansas City alone.

Whereas other states become known for a certain style of barbecue, the Show-Me-State showcases a variety of styles. This melting pot includes the best of the rest of the states as well as unique cuts of meat—pork steaks and St. Louis ribs—served with tomato-based sauces.

The worst part about Missouri barbecue is choosing just one place to go.

The saying is if you ask one hundred Kansas City residents where to fin the best barbecue, you will likely get one hundred different answers. However, that’s not quite true. We tested the theory by grilling a slew of Kansas City barbecue enthusiasts, including Kansas City Mayor Sly James; Carolyn Wells, founder of the Kansas City Barbecue Society; Bethanie Schemel, co-owner of KC Barbecue Tours; and Lindsay Howerton, vice president of Original Juan Speciality Foods, a bottler of private label barbecue sauces and rubs. With little variation, our poll yielded the same five names St. Louis doesn’t have as many barbecue outlets as Kansas City, but the Gateway City is a virtual barbecue boomtown with new places opening faster than beer bottles on a hot summer day.

We asked two experts, “What are the five best barbecue outlets in St. Louis?”

Both Johnny Fugitt, author of The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America, and Brian Wahby, co-creator of the Q in the Lou St. Louis barbecue festival, agreed on the top three, but not the last two. So we turned to George Mahe, dining editor of St. Louis Magazine, to complete the list.

Now for a few disclaimers: 1. Most barbecue restaurants offer a variety of meats and sides; we mention the top sellers.

2. Most places serve several sauces that represent variations on a theme of a tomato-based original. We tell the number of sauces, but don’t describe them.

3. If the restaurant has several outlets, we feature the oldest.

4. We listed places in alphabetical order by region.

5. We love them all!

Top: The beef ribs at Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue in Kansas City are one of three rib options at the restaurant. You can also order pork baby back ribs and pork spare ribs. Bottom: Gates BarB-Q serves beer in frosty mugs, and customers can sauce everything themselves at the sauce station. The sauce options include sweet and mild, classic, and extra hot.

tables where they find a trio of sauces in plastic squeeze bottles.

To the delight of crowds who are hooked on the packed brisket sandwich, burnt ends, and fries cooked in lard, the recipe for dry rubbed and slow smoked barbecue hasn’t changed, either. The only modern update is the addition of Boulevard beers to the legendary menu. arthurbryantsbbq.com • 1727 Brooklyn Avenue • 816-231-1123

Kansas City

ARTHUR BRYANT’S

FIORELLA’S JACK STACK BARBECUE

Arthur Bryant’s has lured in hungry customers since first opening, and despite skyrocketing to fame in 1972 when journalist Calvin Trillin called it “the single best restaurant in the world,” the restaurant hasn’t strayed from its original recipe for success. It’s still a casual place where celebrities and regular folks alike line up to order at the lunch counter.

A menu hangs over the counter that sits at the end of one of two simple dining rooms. Behind the counter, the main pit and work area sit within view of the customers. After orders are filled, diners find their way to

Russ Fiorella Sr. opened Smokestack Barbecue in 1957. His son Jack branched out with his own Smokestack in 1974. Today, the family tree boasts five Jack Stacks associated with the Fiorella name, plus a catering and shipping operation that mails fully prepared foods nationwide.

The Holmes Road property is the flagship and a great place to understand why the brand is so popular. It’s a multi-room, black-linen napkin, family-friendly restaurant that serves milk to the kids, beer and wine to adults, and well-loved barbecue to all.

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crispy, flavo -filled, fatty meat chunks that are doused with one of the two house sauces and served with sliced white bread and just-cut potatoes fried in lard. lcsbarbq.com • 5800 Blue Parkway • 816-923-4484

Q39

The sliced brisket sandwich at Q39 in Kansas City is one of thirteen sandwich options on the refined barbecue restaurant’s menu, which also includes three burger options

The most popular items fluctuate between burnt ends and the fit-fo a-king prime beef rib that’s so big it could feed a family. Both specialties are smoked over hickory wood and served with one of three distinctive sauces. Pit beans, cooked in the same smoker as the meats, rank as the favorite side.

If long lines are an indication, this new kid on the block is already one of the most popular restaurants in town—a town known for legendary barbecue.

Named for its address, Q39 doesn’t fit the usual mold. The full-service restaurant sports a stylish urban design with exposed brick, stained concrete floo , dark wood furniture, and an open kitchen. The food, as well as the setting, takes barbecue to a new level.

“We make everything from scratch,” says chef and owner, Rob Magee.

“We grill over a wood fi e as well as barbecue using indirect heat.”

Q39’s menu includes favorite meats, plus a variety of items not found in your typical barbecue joints, including a veggie burger, grilled salmon salad, and smoked fried chicken. Brisket is the bestseller and comes with a choice of three sauces.

The bar offers a range of craft beers and creative cocktails, and the whole dining experience provides sophisticated, contemporary barbecue pleasure.

Q39kc.com • 1000 W. Thirty-Ninth Street • 816-255-3753

Concordia

jackstackbbq.com •13441 Holmes Road • 816-942-9141

DEMPSEY’S BBQ

GATES BAR-B-Q “Hi, may I help you?” the greeter shouts as diners walk in the door of a Gates Bar-B-Q restaurant.

The unexpected greeting startles newbies, but regulars just shout back an order, join a line, grab a tray, head to the counter to pick up their meal, and pay in Gates’s cafeteria-style system.

The Brooklyn Avenue location, the oldest in the chain, has one dining room in the shape of a trolley car that’s filled with wooden tables and booths where you seat yourself. The restaurant also sports a full bar, but only beer and soft drinks are sold in the cafeteria line.

All six Gates Bar-B-Q outlets feature the same red roofs, “struttin’ man” logo, projected greeting, and four sauces. And they all produce outstanding barbecue. The beef brisket, pork ribs, and barbecue beans just happen to be the bestsellers.

Ribs as big as dinosaur bones are the signature dish of Dempsey’s, the place to stop on I-70 halfway between KC and Columbia.

“I try to warn folks,” says owner Tim Dempsey. “Half a slab of ribs fills a platter and a full rack fills two.

gatesbbq.com • 1221 Brooklyn Avenue • 816-483-3880

To call LC’s casual is an overstatement for this hole-in-the-wall, greaseon-the-floor barbecue joint.

LC’s is a bare-bones, one-room place with about a dozen tables, a choice of basic beers, and counter service. A smoker sits behind the counter, and every time it opens, smoke lands on the tables, chairs, and customers’ clothing like a take-home souvenir. But what goes onto the plate makes up for the lack of dining refinement.

LC’s is the burnt-ends king, and nothing beats a large pile of the The burnt ends sandwich at LC’s in Kansas City is served sauced on no-frills white bread.

COURTESY OF Q39 AND MIKE WILLIS

LC’S BAR-B-Q

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Above: The chalk-drawn menu at Shotgun Pete’s in Columbia doesn’t change much. The restaurant always serves the staples. Below left: Bogart’s in St. Louis often has lines out the door. Below right: The ribs at Dempsey’s in Concordia are so big, you might expect to see them in The Flintstones.

Tim bought the place in 2014, remodeled, and began offering table-service barbecue to locals and travelers alike.

The large restaurant sports wood-paneled walls, a fi eplace, and a back room bar lined with empty Jesse James bourbon bottles that were used to make Dempsey’s two barbecue sauces.

Dempsey’s is a family-friendly affair. Tim’s mom and siblings help cook.

His wife does the bookkeeping, and their teenaged daughters wait tables when they aren’t in school. Hand-cut fries win title of the most popular side.

Facebook: Dempsey’s BBQ • 103 NE Second Street • 660-463-7232

Columbia

SHOTGUN PETE’S BBQ SHACK What started as a drive-thru shack with one picnic table is now winning awards as one of the best barbecue restaurants in the state.

Today, Shotgun Pete’s occupies a nineteenth-century brick storefront not far from the University of Missouri campus. The tiny dining room radiates authentic charm with a tin ceiling, movie posters on the wall, handmade wooden booths, tile tables, chalk-drawn menu, and a counter where you can order all sorts of classic barbecue.

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Above: The potato salad, baked beans, and cole slaw, along with fries, are always on the menu at Sugarfire Smoke House, but the speciality sides always change. Left: Salt + Smoke has become a local favorite in St. Louis, thanks to an expansive drink menu and creative food options.

St. Louis

All cooking takes place in the courtyard smoker that owner Philip Peters calls a magic box. Pulled pork and pork ribs tie for the most-sold items, and the barbecue nachos—a concoction of corn chips, cheese, smoked meat, barbecue pit beans, and slaw—are a hit with hungry students. Customers choose sauce from the six house-made options at the sauce station. Also, don’t miss the barbecue sundae: your choice of meat, beans, and cole slaw or potato salad served in a sixteen ounce Styrofoam cup.

28 N. Ninth Street • 573-442-7878 • sgpbbq.com

When Bogart’s runs out of food, the doors close for the day. So if you want to try this highly sought-after food, show up early because the meat will sell quicker than you think.

The one-room, counter-service restaurant has been packed ever since opening catty-corner from the Soulard Farmers Market in 2011. Bright yellow walls covered with an assortment of celebrity signed menus, photos, logo T-shirts, and dollar bills give Bogart’s a festive feel, and the mostly shared seating accommodates as many as seventy people outdoors and thirty-six indoors, adding a neighborly sense of friendliness.

The menu includes all the usual suspects, plus a tri-tip sirloin and house-made pastrami. Pit beans and ribs, which pitmaster Skip Steele brands with an apricot glaze, are the bestsellers. Meats are served unadorned, but diners have a choice of four sauces. bogartssmokehouse.com • 1627 S. Ninth Street • 314-621-3107

PAPPY’S SMOKEHOUSE Pappy’s opened in 2008 and forever changed the St. Louis food scene.

Mike Emerson, one of the owners, says that the hillbilly decor and Memphis-style barbecue are what helped make a name for this barbecue joint.

COURTESY OF C.C. CHAPMAN AND SUGARFIRE SMOKE HOUSE

BOGART’S SMOKEHOUSE

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Above: Pulled pork with a side of sweet potato fries and a cup of coleslaw is a common order at Pappy’s in St. Louis. Right: The Shaved Duck in St. Louis might sport some high-end menu items, such as duck confit pot pie, but the barbecue is just as good and authentic as a y dive.

Assorted sized tables, some shared, fill the original space, and a new back room helps Pappy’s accommodate a crowd. Walls lined with menus signed by celebrities, barbecue memorabilia, and other décor, such as a boar’s head wearing Mardi Gras beads, add to the fun. No alcohol is served, but that doesn’t matter because the food is what draws the long lines of customers who wait to order and pay at the restaurant’s small service window, which only takes one order at a time. Smoked with a brown sugar dry rub that caramelizes in the heat, Pappy’s ribs are the most-talked-about item on the menu. Sweet potato fries are the favorite side. Four sauces round out the flavors at this Midwest meat destination. pappyssmokehouse.com • 3106 Olive Street • 314-535-4340

COURTESY OF STL BITES AND TED MATHERLY

SALT + SMOKE As the restaurant tag line states, Salt + Smoke is about three Bs: barbecue, bourbon, and beer.

Meats dominate a menu that has some surprises, such as toasted ravioli with burnt ends filling, smoked trout, and a falafel burger. Smoked brisket, rubbed only with salt and freshly ground pepper and served without sauce, wins title of bestseller. The mac and cheese is the most popular side, especially with kids.

The bar features craft beers, wine, and bourbon, scotch, and rye whiskies. Four sauces—including white barbecue sauce, native to Alabama— sit on tables. The full-service restaurant accommodates about seventy-fiv outdoors and ninety indoors in one large room divided into semi-wall partitions. Tables in various styles, all made of Missouri white pine, and red and white checked napkins add to the pizzazz of this casually chic neighborhood favorite. saltandsmokestl.com • 6525 Delmar Boulevard • 314-727-0200

SUGARFIRE SMOKE HOUSE Since it first opened in September of 2012, Sugarfi e Smoke House has spread over St. Louis like wildfi e. Today, the outlet boasts six locations.

Lines form at the Olive flagship even before the doors open and flo down a long corridor to the counter for cafeteria-style service. Colorful

menus on a chalkboard help customers decide on choices as does the lookin kitchen, where orders are prepared and put on paper-lined metal trays for serving.

Dry-rubbed, smoked, and served without sauce, the restaurant’s brisket is the bestseller.

Diners can choose a sauce from a repertoire of nine that change frequently. Side dishes also come in a changing variety, but four of the seven or eight are always available. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and an alcoholic milkshake round out the beverage list. sugarfiresmo ehouse.com • 9200 Olive Boulevard • 314-997-2301

THE SHAVED DUCK A cozy place with exposed brick walls, funky art, sixteen tables, and a bar, the Shaved Duck is a St. Louis original. Although several duck dishes grace the menu, the restaurant spotlights barbecue and other foods that fi the category of what Scottish-born owner Ally Nisbet calls rustic American, comfortable cuisine. Burnt ends top the bestseller list. The smothered fries—covered with rib meat, pulled pork, and cheese sauce—and the house cured and smoked bacon, served with pears and blue cheese, tie for second place.

Be warned, this super cool, full-service restaurant doesn’t take reservations. It can take a long time to be seated, but it’s enjoyable if you wait in the busy bar area, sample craft beers or old-world wine, and listen to live music, a regular attraction at the Shaved Duck. theshavedduck.com • 2900 Virginia Avenue • 314-776-1407

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SHOW-ME

Flavor

BARBECUED PORK STEAKS Courtesy of Missouri Pork Association

Ingredients >

4 blade pork steaks, 1 to 1-1/4-inches thick 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon mustard

1. Place steaks on grill about 4 inches above medium-slow coals.

2. Cook about 8 minutes on each side.

3. Meanwhile, stir together remaining ingredients in a small bowl.

4. Brush steaks with sauce, and continue cooking 5 minutes more, turning and brushing with sauce.

Serves 4

HARRY KATZ

Directions >

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GATES BAR-B-Q BELLS Courtesy of Gates and Son’s Bar-B-Q

Ingredients >

6 medium size bell peppers 2 stalks chopped celery 2 pounds ground beef 2 cups cooked rice

HARRY KATZ

Directions >

2 cloves crushed fresh garlic Salt Pepper 1 bottle Gates Bar-B-Q Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cut tops off bell peppers.

3. Blanch the peppers and the chopped celery by submerging them in a wire basket into a pan of boiling water for about 7 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

4. Lightly brown the meat in a large skillet. Add cooked rice and blanched vegetables. Add crushed garlic and salt and pepper to taste.

5. Stuff peppers loosely with mixture, about 3 ounces in each.

6. Place on cookie sheet. Top each with 2 tablespoons of Gates Bar-B-Q sauce. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

7. Serve warm.

Serves 6

CANDIED WALNUT APPLE SALAD Courtesy of Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue

Ingredients >

1/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup walnut halves 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 clove garlic, finely mince 1/2 cup olive oil

6 cups baby arugula leaves 2 granny smith apples, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 2 tablespoon red onion, finely dice 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled Salt Pepper

Directions >

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir to completely dissolve the sugar.

2. Cook for about 10 minutes until mixture is golden brown. Remove from heat.

3. Using a wooden spoon, stir in walnut halves.

4. Pour walnuts onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, and spread them out. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes. Chop into small pieces. Set aside.

5. Zest half the lemon into a small bowl. Combine all of the lemon’s juice with the lemon zest, and whisk in Dijon mustard and garlic.

6. Mix with the remaining ingredients and the walnuts.

Serves 4

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Flavor

Dining worth the drive.

St. Peters

It Is Delivery LOCATED in an unassuming strip mall, the Brick Oven in St. Peters appears to be nothing special.

True, you might not find foodies blogging here. What you will find is an array of Mediterranean and Italian classics and some of the best pizza in the St. Louis suburbs.

While people argue about regional pizza styles’ respective merits, the Brick Oven serves Chicago, St. Louis, and New York-style pizza. And it does each justice.

Choose your own toppings, or select a specialty pie, like soning, mushrooms, garlic, and gherkins.

If you find yourself in St. Peters, act like a local and order delivery from the Brick Oven.—Jonas Weir stpetersbrickoven.com • 84 Spencer Road • 636278-1969

Seymour

Lincoln

Something to Crow About

The Best Buff t Around

AFTER DEMOLISHING a storefront in 2004, Wayne and Bobbi Dun-

IF YOU THINK you’re lost, keep driving. Those are the instructions you will

ning took Wayne’s nickname, Rooster, and the vacant lot to open Uncle Rooster’s Café.

get if you are heading to one of Mid­-Missouri’s best hidden gems, Charley’s Buffet

Serving up American delicacies, Uncle Rooster’s does more than just chicken, no matter what the name implies. The restaurant is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and southwest Missouri-style Italian beef sandwiches. However, Uncle Rooster’s also offer

About ten miles south of Cole Camp, Charley’s Buffet draws big crowds with even bigger appetites each Friday and Saturday night for down-home, Midwestern cooking.

Charley’s is a family-

fried chicken, fish sandwiches, Reuben sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, and homemade

owned business. Charley

barbecue pork sandwiches in addition to a variety of appetizers, soups, and salads. Bobbi

and Evonne Peaster started

is responsible for the desserts, made fresh daily from her mother’s 1940s recipes.

the restaurant but have

While the food is serious business, the atmosphere at Uncle Rooster’s is all fun. Activ-

since passed it to their

ity sheets keep the kids happy while the adults chat. Plus, the friendly staff will do magic

daughters, Tracy and Lau-

tricks to keep everyone entertained. And it doesn’t matter if the kids mark up the floor

na. The two now spend all

all guests are encouraged to autograph the ground before leaving.

week preparing homemade

Being part of the Seymour community, the café supports local artisans and craftsmen

foods, so that they can open

by selling an ever-changing cast

each Friday and Saturday

of locally made items in the gift

from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, and

shop, where you can also fin

their work pays off. The

some of Bobbi’s desserts to go.

lines often spill outside of

Watch for the giant-size

COURTESY OF TOJOSAN VIA FLICKR, UNCLER ROOSTER’S, AND CHARLEY’S

the Shawarma Pizza, topped with beef shawarma, sea-

this humble, delicious res-

white rooster while driving

taurant. And the lines don’t look to be getting any shorter. MSN Food and Drink named

along Highway 60 in southern

the eatery one of the ten best all-you-can-eat buffets in the United States

Missouri, and you, like many

When you make it inside, you can finally enjoy comfort food classics, such as pulled

others, will have something to

pork, roasted ham, fresh veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes. Be sure not to fill up:

crow about.—Carolyn Tomlin

there’s a seemingly mile-long dessert table with more than forty homemade pies, cob-

uncleroosters.com • 29 Enter-

blers, cakes, and cookies.—Danielle Breshears

prise Drive • 855-978-6253

Facebook: Charley’s Buffet • 23785 Route B • 660-668-3806

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OLDE GLORY DAYS

Held on the downtown square in Clinton from June 30 to July 3, this festival features concerts, a parade, fire orks, a carnival, and weiner dog races. Most events are free and open from 7 to 11 pmThursday; 10 am to 11 pmFriday; and 7 am to 11 pmSaturday and Sunday. Call 660-885-8166 or visit oldeglorydays.com.

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COURTESY OF CHAD ANDERSON

SUMMERTIME BLUESFEST June 3-4, Gladstone > Bring a lawn chair or blanket for two days of live blues concerts with food and beverages available for purchase. Oak Grove Park Amphitheater. 5-11 pmFri.; 2-11 pmSat. $5. 816-4364523, gladstonechamber.com

THE LION ROARS TONIGHT June 4, Knob Noster > Learn about the night sky with local amateur astronomers. You will get to see Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and the Milky Way. Knob

Noster State Park. 8:30-10 pm.Free. 660-563-2463, mostateparks.com/park/knob-noster-state-park

JUBILEE DAYS June 9-11, Warsaw > Kick off the summer with kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities, crafts, a carnival, parades, classic cars, live music, and turtle races. D owntown at D rake Harbor. Times vary. Free (except carnival).

800-927-7294, jubilee-days.squarespace.com

WILDFLOWER HIKE June 16, Butler > Hike the 0.6-mile Courage Trail, and learn about wildfl wers that make up the landscape. Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site.

7 pm. Free. 417-843-6711, mostateparks.com/park /battle-island-mound-state-historic-site

SOUNDS OF SUMMER June 17 and July 15, Warrensburg > Bring a lawn chair for an outdoor concert with local artists. Pine Street and Downtown Courthouse. 7-11 pm in June and 5-7 pmand 9-11 pmin July. Free. 660-429-3988, warrensburgmainstreet.com

WATERFEST June 24-26, Excelsior Springs > Celebrate the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mineral water heritage with arts, crafts, water games for kids, classic cars, hot rods, trucks, a parade, and concerts. D owntown. 2-9 pm Fri.; 9 am-9 pmSat.; 11 am-4 pmSun. Free (except special events). 816-630-6161, eswaterfest.com These listings are chosen by our editors and are not paid for by sponsors.

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FIREWORKS CELEBRATION July 3, Kearney > Enjoy live music and a fire orks display. Jesse James Park. 6-10 pm. Free. 816-6284229, kearneyamphitheater.com

SOUTH CENTRAL

LIBERTY 4TH FEST

ROUTE 66 SUMMERFEST

July 4, Liberty > Enjoy fire orks, live music, and children’s activities. Fountain Bluff Sports Complex.

5-10 pm. Free. 816-439-4366, liberty4fest.com

June 3-5, Rolla > This event includes cruises, crafts, live music, a street dance, a tennis tournament, kids tricycle and bicycle races, a hot dog eating contest, a dog show, and a downhill derby. Pine Street. 4-9 pm Fri. 7:30 am-8 pmSat.; noon Sun. (tennis tournament only). Free. 573-364-3577, route66summerfest.com

July 4, Warrensburg > See decorated wagons, trikes, bikes, and pets, and kids can enjoy the bounce house, games, and face painting. Downtown Courthouse. 9:30-11 am. Free. 660-429-3988, warrensburgmainstreet.com

LOVE WHAT IS LOCAL July 15-16, Warrensburg > Come out and shop at this community wide sidewalk sale. Throughout town. 9 am-5 pm. Free. 660-429-3988, warrensburgmainstreet.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPO July 21, Sedalia > Learn how to improve your health, and visit fifty vendor booths with information and products related to women’s health. State Fair Community College Thompson Center. 5-8:30 pm. Free. 660-826-2222, sedaliachamber.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW June 4, Salem > Discover unique, homemade arts and crafts. City Hall Auditorium. 9 am-4 pm Free.

573-453-2259, salemmo.com

DEMO DERBY MADNESS June 4, West Plains > Pure Stock Derby and Compact Figure 8 Scramble classes feature top cars.

Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds. 7:30-10 pm. $8$15. 417-522-9891, waywardsonproductions.com

PULASKI COUNTY FAIR June 15-18, St. Robert > Fair includes carnival, farmhand challenge, ATV rodeo, tractor show, and bull riding. City Park. 4-11 pmWed.-Fri.; noon-11 pmSat. Free.

816-261-6051, pulaskicountyregionalfair.com

CHUCKWAGON RACES

From July 29 to 31, the Flying Ranch in West Plains will host this thrills-and-spills-packed event. There will be qualifying and sanctioned chuckwagon races and ranch rodeo events. Join the action each day from 10 am to 9 pm. Tickets range from $10 to $20 per day. Call 417-469-2267 or visit flying-r-ranc .com for more information.

COURTESY OF PORCH PIG PRODUCTIONS, LLC

PATRIOTIC BIKE PARADE

Upcoming Events June 11: Mexico Young Farmers Truck & Tractor Pull Audrain 4-H Fairgrounds 573-581-2765 | www.mexico-chamber.org June 12-18: Miss Missouri Pageant Missouri Military Academy 573-581-2765 | www.missmissouri.org June 16: Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Missouri Military Academy 573-581-2765 | www.missmissouri.org June 18 and July 16: Brick City Bad Boy Cruise Nights Downtown Square Mexico 573-581-2765 | www.mexico-chamber.org Mexico is a perfect combination of small-town charm and urban style. Artsy boutiques, jewelry, quilt shops, scrapbooking, antiques, and cultural offerings give Mexico a sophisticated air with a family-friendly attitude. Come visit us today!

June 25: “Aladdin” Presser Performing Arts Center 573-581-5592 | www.presserpac.com July 16 & 17: “Wizard of Oz” Presser Performing Arts Center 573-581-5592 | www.presserpac.com

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OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL

INDEPENDENCE DAY

June 17-18, West Plains > Musicians, artisans, and storytellers come together to celebrate the old time traditions of the southern Ozark communities through dance, fiddling, gospel singing, and song.

Civic Center grounds. 9 am-11 pm. Free. 888-2568835, oldtimemusic.org

July 4, Fort Leonard Wood > Enjoy concerts, a car show, competitions, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, food vendors, and a fire orks show. Gammon Field. 3-10 pm.

Free. 573-596-6913, fortleonardwoodwr.com

HUMMINGBIRD BANDING

June 18, Newburg > World-renowned ragtime and boogie-woogie musician performs. Lyric Live Theatre. 7 pm. $15. 573-364-9663, lyriclivetheatre.com

July 5, Salem > Join researcher and master bird bander, Lanny Chambers, as he captures and studies these little flying machines. Montauk State Park.

9 am-noon. Free. 573-548-2225, mostateparks .com/park/montauk-state-park

TRI-COUNTY FAIR

39 STEPS

June 21-25, Richland > The theme is Cowboy Boots and Country Roots. Shady Dell Park. Call for times and costs. 417-533-4100, pulaskicountyusa.com

July 7-17, Rolla > This fast-paced whodunit is packed with 150 zany characters played by four actors, an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, and good old-fashioned romance. Ozark Actors Theatre. Call for show times and prices. 573-364-9523, ozarkactorstheatre.org

BOB MILNE CONCERT

CAVE STATE CRUISERS June 25-26, Waynesville > Vintage car show features twenty-fi e classes of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. City Park. 8 am-4 pmSat.; 8 am-2 pmSun. Free. 573-830-4747, pulaskicountyusa.com

LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL July 1-4, Rolla > Carnival includes rides, food, and games. Lions Club Park. 7 pm-midnight Fri.; noonmidnight Sat.-Mon. Ride tickets and wristbands available for purchase. 573-364-3577, rollalions.org

val, livestock shows, exhibits, Country Showdown, Bull Buck, a rodeo, and truck and tractor pulls. Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds. 10 am-11 pm. $2.50-$5.

417-256-2198, heartoftheozarksfair.net

PHELPS COUNTY FAIR July 20-23, Rolla > This fair features carnival rides, food, music, demolition derby, livestock shows, and vendors. Phelps County Fairgrounds. 6 pm-midnight Wed.-Fri.; noon-midnight Sat. $8-$30. 573-3643577, phelpscountyfair.com

DAMN YANKEES

HELLBENDER ADVENTURE RACE July 9, Rolla > Six- or sixteen-hour races require orienteering, mountain biking, and paddling. Meet at the Phelps County Fairgrounds. 7 am. $140. 573364-3577, rollamultisport.org

HEART OF THE OZARKS FAIR July 18-23, West Plains > The fair features a carni-

July 28-31, and Aug. 4-7 Rolla > Take in this Tony award-winning classic American musical. Ozark Actors Theatre. Call for show times and prices. 573364-9523, ozarkactorstheatre.org

RODEO July 29-30, St. James > Classic rodeo includes bull riding. Nelson Hart Park. Times and costs vary. 573265-6649, stjameschamber.net

OLD SETTLERS DAY July 30-31, Waynesville > Enjoy Civil War reenactments, special appearances by Presidents Lincoln and Grant, old-fashioned dancing, and traditional music. City Park. 8 am-5 pm Sat.; 8 am-3 pm Sun. Free. 573-855-3644, route66courthouse.com

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SHRED FEST SKATEBOARDING June 4, Columbia > Enter the best trick contest, and enjoy music. Columbia Skate Park at Cosmo Park. 4-7 pm. Free. 573-874-7460, como.gov

KIDSFEST June 4, Jefferson City > Children and families celebrate with games, demonstrations, and activities. D owntown. 10 am-2 pm. Free. 573-632-2820, visitjeffersoncity.com

ART IN THE PARK June 4-5, Columbia > Outdoor arts festival includes more than 110 artists, musical and magical entertainment, food, and children’s area. Stephens Lake Park. 10 am-5 pm Sat.; 10 am-4 pm Sun. Free. 573443-8839, artintheparkcolumbia.org

ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERS June 4 and July 9, Camdenton > Learn about the night sky with the Camden County Astronomy Club, and view stars and planets. Ha Ha Tonka State Park. 8:30-10 pm. Free. 573-348-2986, mostateparks.com/park/ha-ha-tonka-state-park

June 11, Camdenton > Professional storyteller Jim “Two Crows” Wallen describes the life of American Indians and pioneers. Ha Ha Tonka State Park Post Office shelter. 8-9 pm. Free. 573-346-2986, mostateparks.com/park/ha-ha-tonka-state-park

10TH ANNUAL HOMECOMING June 12, Miami > Gospel music, inspirational messages, fellowship, and refreshments. Second Baptist Church. 2-3 pm. Donations accepted. 660-8523305, sullivanfarms.net/friendsof miami

COSPACON June 16-19, Jefferson City > This event is for those who love cosplay (dressing up as your favorite pop culture character). Capitol Plaza Hotel. Times vary. $30. 573-632-2820, visitjeffersoncity.com

JUNETEENTH June 18, Columbia > Celebrate African-American heritage with bands, games, and food. Douglass Park. 3:30-7:30 pm. Free. 573-874-7460, como.gov

OWL PROWL June 18 and July 23, Camdenton > Learn about these birds of prey. Ha Ha Tonka State Park. 8:309:30 pm. Free. 573-346-2986, mostateparks.com /park/ha-ha-tonka-state-park

FULTON STREET FAIR

This annual street festival held at the historic Brick District of Fulton on June 17 to 18 features an old-fashioned ice cream social, live music, a beer garden, carnival rides, demonstrations, competitions, the Miss Callaway Pageants, a 5K and Kids Mile run/walk, and a car show. Open for 3 to 11 pm Friday and 8 am to 11 pmSaturday, the event is free. Call 573-642-7692 or visit fultonstreetfair.com for more information.

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June 25, Jefferson City > Celebrate the fortieth birthday of the historic site with hands-on crafts, historic games, demonstrations, and a concert. Jefferson Landing State Historic Site. Noon-8 pm. Free.

573-632-2820, visitjeffersoncity.com

July 4, Columbia > Come out for the sixty-fourth annual celebration of an American tradition with music, entertainment, and a huge fire orks display.

Flat Branch Park and The District. 6:30-9 pm. Free.

573-874-7460, como.gov

TASTE OF OSAGE COUNTY

SPLAT!

June 25, Linn > This event works to increase awareness of local food sources and to engage kids and adults alike with live cooking and craft demonstrations, a tractor show, first responder demonstrations, clowns, live music, and a brat and burger lunch for purchase. City Park. 1-5 pm. Free. 573-2294691, visitosagecounty.org

July 9, Columbia > This junior mud run features kid-friendly obstacles. Gans Creek Recreation Area.

9 am-noon. $25 (advanced registration). 573-8747460, como.gov

A CAPITOL CELEBRATION July 2-4, Jefferson City > Carnival rides, games, a huge parade, concerts, a beer garden, car shows, and the largest fire orks display in central Missouri. Downtown. Times vary. Free. 573-632-2820, visitjeffersoncity.com

FOURTH OF JULY July 4, Arrow Rock > Bring your kazoo, and join the Kazoo Band in the impromptu parade featuring antique cars, decorated bicycles, and just about anything on wheels. Main Street. 11 am. Free. 660837-3231, arrowrock.org

SALINE COUNTY FAIR July 9-17, Marshall > This fair includes livestock shows, 4-H and FFA projects, a demolition derby, a rodeo, and a country breakfast. Saline County Fairgrounds. Times vary. Free (except special events). 660-815-7752, visitmarshallmo.com

MUSICAL REVUE July 14-16, Versailles > This musical performance features songs and scenes from favorite past performances. Royal Theatre. 7 pm. $5-$10. 573-3786226, theroyaltheatre.com

FROGS AND HOGS July 15-16, Mokane > Support AmVets while enjoying motorcycles, live music, wings, burgers, and

frog legs. Watch the Miss Frog Legs contest, and participate in the bike show, poker run, and games.

AmVet Post 153. 6 pm-midnight Fri.; 10:30 am-midnight Sat. Free. 573-676-5959, frogsandhogs.com

ICE CREAM CRAWL July 17, Columbia > Take a twenty-mile loop bike ride to six locations where ice cream will be for sale. The ride will be a mix of city streets and gravel trails. Meet at Flatbranch Park. 1-3 pm. Free (except ice cream). 573-874-7460, como.gov

SOUTHWEST PADDLE STOCKTON June 2 and July 7, Dadeville > Bring your own canoe or kayak, and join other enthusiasts to paddle the 6.65-mile water trail. Stockton State Park Marina. 9 am-noon. Free. 417-276-4529, mostateparks. com/park/stockton-state-park

WATERCOLOR U.S.A. June 4-Aug. 28, Springfield > This national exhibition recognizes paintings in this medium.

Springfield Art Museum. 9 am-5 pm Tues.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat., 9 am-8 pm Thurs., 1-5 pm Sun. Free.

417-837-5700, sgfmusuem

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SHOW ME MODEL T TOUR June 9-11, Lebanon > Model Ts cruise through town. Throughout town. Call for cruise times. Free.

417-732-7222, lebanonmissouri.com

RIVER JAM AND CRAWDAD BOIL June 11, Springfield > This family-friendly event features vendor and community booths, live music, a variety of food, and craft beer. Park Central Square. 5-11 pm. Donations accepted. 417-836-4847, jamesriverbasin.com

June 12, Joplin > Take a narrated tour of the sanctuary, which features the handcrafted wooden ark that houses the Torah scrolls. Sample traditional Jewish foods, and receive a commemorative book and a tour guide map showing the addresses of important Jewish families that lived in the historic Murphysburg neighborhood a hundred years ago.

The United Hebrew Congregation Jewish Temple.

1-4 pm. Free. 417-483-3116, uhcjoplin.org

SERTOME DUCK RACE AND 5K DUCK WADDLE

OUR TOWN, YOUR TOWN June 18, Lebanon > There will be a family game zone, vendors, Nascar racing, clowns, balloon artists, the Rockin’ Rod Cruise, a DJ, and hot air balloon rides. I-44 Speedway. 3-10:30 pm. $20 per carload. 417-588-3256, lebanonmissouri.com

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Come out to the Finley River Park in Ozark on June 24 and 25 for a ton of fun that will help raise funds for the underprivileged children of Christian County. Purchase a rubber duck or a gaggle of ducks, and see who wins a new truck or car. The free event will have music, food, and games from 5 to 10 pmFriday and 6 am to 10 pmSaturday. Call 417-860-9541 or visit sertomaduckrace.org for more information.

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The Holladay Distillery, home of McCormick Distilling Company, is the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi River still located on its original site. Stop by for a tour any day then sample the full line of spirits at the country store downtown!

O’Malley’s Irish Pub, a top pub in the nation, is located in an 1842 brewery cellar and regularly features national and regional Irish entertainers.

The Weston Brewing Co, also on the original brewery site, creates high quality, unique libations. Saturday tours.

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HUG A HERP DAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

June 18, Mindenmines > See various reptiles and amphibians, and make a reptile craft. Prairie State Park. 10 am-3 pm. Free. 417-843-6711, mostateparks.com/park/prairie-state-park

July 4, Hollister > Bring a lawn chair to watch the amazing thousand-shot, hand-lit fire orks display.

Chad A. Fuqua Memorial Park. Dusk. Free. 417-3343050, hollisterchamber.net

BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL

LACLEDE COUNTY FAIR

June 25, Springfield > Enjoy a caterpillar petting zoo, face painting, balloon art, vendors, and tours of the butterfly house. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. 9 am-3 pm. Free. 417-891-1515, friendsofthegarden.org

July 4-9, Lebanon > Fair features livestock shows, a truck and tractor pull, a draft horse pull, 4-H and FFA exhibits, and a carnival. Laclede County Fair Grounds. Call for times and costs. 417-322-5349, extension.missouri.edu/laclede/fair.aspx

fet, wine, and food. 7C’s Winery. 2-6 pm. Free. 417788-2263, 7cswinery.com

CITYWIDE SIDEWALK SALE July 23, Carthage > Tour around town, and check out all the great deals. Throughout town. All day.

Free. 417-358-2373, carthagechamber.com

OZARK EMPIRE FAIR July 28-Aug. 6, Springfield > Fair features carnival rides, games, concerts, livestock, and vendors. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and Event Center. Call for hours. $4-$8. 417-833-2660, ozarkempirefair.com

LADIES OF LABOR

CHRISTIAN COUNTY FAIR

June 26, Carthage > Learn about the working class women during the turn of the twentieth century and the hats they used to ensure respectability.

Powers Museum. Noon-4 pm Tues.-Sat. D onations accepted. 417-237-0456, powersmuseum.com

July 7-9, Ozark > Fair features contests, music, carnival rides. Finley River Park. Times vary. Free (except carnival). 417-581-6139, ozarkchamber.com

NORTHWEST

FIBER U

BIG FISH

July 9-10, Lebanon > Classes in fiber arts for both beginners and the experienced artisan and a vendor area with a variety of supplies, information, and products for the fiber artists. Cowan Civic Center.

9 am-5 pmSat.; 8 am-3 pmSun. Free (fee for classes, call to register). 417-533-5280, fiber-u.co

June 3-4, Maryville > Win prizes at one of the world’s largest free fishing contests. Nodaway Lake.

6 pm Fri. to noon Sat. Free. 660-582-2151, nodawaybroadcasting.com

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL June 30-July 2, Conway > Enjoy bluegrass concerts, and a fiddle jam. Starvy Creek Park. 11 amuntil they are done. $10-$45. 417-589-2013, starvycreek.com

NITRO CIRCUS July 2, Springfield > See freestyle and BMX motocross competitions. Plaster Stadium. 5 pm. $19-$79.

417-836-5240, nitrocircus.com

July 10, Walnut Grove > Grab your flip flops and a fl wered shirt, and enjoy the music of Jimmy Buf-

June 3-5, St. Joseph > Event includes music, vendors, fire orks, a parade, duck races, and Bikers for Babies. Krug Park. 5:30-10:30 pm Fri.; 11 am-10:30 pm Sat.; 11 am-5 pmSun. Free. 816-390-7288, stjomo.com

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SUMMER FUN DAY June 4, Trenton > Enjoy hiking, children’s fis ing contests, and a display of Missouri snakes.

Crowder State Park. 1-4 pm. Free. 660-359-6473, mostateparks.com/park/crowder-state-park

JAZZ FESTIVAL June 10-11, St. Joseph > Celebrate hometown jazz great Coleman Hawkins with live jazz band performances, food, beer garden, and art displays. Coleman Hawkins Park. 6-10 pmFri.; 3:30-9 pmSat. Free.

816-558-0325, colemanhawkins.org

SLICED BREAD JAM June 17-18, Chillicothe > This bluegrass festival features four regional bands and a headliner. Litton Agri Campus. 8 am-10 pm. $25-$5. 660-646-1173, chillicothearts.com

June 18, Cameron > Kids ages fi e to twelve can fish enjoy nature displays, and enter drawings for prizes.

Wallace State Park. 9 am-noon. Free. 816-632-3745, mostateparks.com/park/wallace-state-park

FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW June 19, Stanberry > See an antique and custom car show. Downtown city park. 9 am-4 pm.Free ($15 to show). 660-783-2976, stanberryjcclub.org

SCULPTURE WALK

For the third year, the Arts and Entertainment District in downtown St. Joseph will be home to an eclectic mix of sculptures. Starting June 10, you can take this walking tour anytime you would like.

Get your free map at the Allied Arts Council or the Visitors Center. Call 816-233-0231 or visit stjoearts .org/sculpturewalk for more information.

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RIDING FOR OUR VETERANS

NORTHEAST

FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE

ART WALK

July 4, Maryville > Marvel at a spectacular fir works show over the lake. You can watch from the bank or the water. Mozingo Lake. Starts at dusk.

Free. 660-562-2323, mozingolake.com

June 3, Kirksville > Dozens of artists display and demonstrate their works with a reception at the arts center. Downtown. 4:30-7 pm. Free. 660-6653766, kirksvillechamber.com

CARROLL COUNTY FAIR

RANDOLPH COUNTY RODEO

July 6-9, Carrollton > Fair includes livestock shows and auctions, VFW breakfasts, a beer garden, live music, vendors, a parade, and a carnival. Walnut Hills. Times vary. Free. 660-542-2040, mofairs.org

June 3-4, Moberly > Eight fun-filled e ents include mutton busting for kids, a beer garden, and a dance. Rothwell Park Rodeo Arena. Gates open at 6 pm. $5-$10. 660-263-6070, moberly.com

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BOOTS AND BLACK TIE

July 8-10, St. Joseph > This high-spirited musical will get you singing to favorites like “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’.” Missouri Theatre. 7:30 pm Fri.Sat.; 2 pmSun. $10-$30. 816-232-1778, rrtstjoe.org

June 4, Macon > Fundraiser for the Maples Repertory Theatre features a specialty wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dinner, and live and silent auctions. Royal Theatre. 6 pm.$50. 660-385-2924, maplesrep.com

NODAWAY COUNTY FAIR July 14-16, Maryville > Enjoy a carnival, parade, entertainment, main stage concerts, exhibits, vendors, dances, talent shows, livestock shows, food, and crafts. D owntown. Call for times. Free. 660254-3247, nodcofair.org

OF MICE AND MEN June 24-July 17, Macon > John Steinbeck’s masterpiece is a classic tale of hardship and hope.

Royal Theatre. Call for show times. $16-$27. 660385-2924, maplesrep.com

RAILROAD DAYS

The festival takes place June 7 to 11 in Moberly and features the Follies Variety Show, a carnival, beer garden, vendors, and a baby show. Open from 5 to 10 pmWednesday and Friday and 8 am to 10 pmon Saturday. The event is free except for the carnival. Call 660-263-6070 or visit moberly.com for more information.

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June 24-25, Chillicothe > See bull riding and mutton busting. Litton Ag Center. 5:30 pm(7 pmbull riding). $7$10. 660-322-2728, ridingforourveterans.com

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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

July 1-4, Hannibal > Celebrate all things Mark Twain. Throughout town. Times and costs vary.

573-999-5073, hannibaljaycees.com

ST. LOUIS

RED, WHITE, & BLUE FESTIVAL

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS

July 1-4, Kirksville > Enjoy concerts, apple pie contest, Firecracker 5K, parade, splash bash, and fir works display. Downtown and Rotary Park. Times vary. Free. 660-665-3766, visitkirksville.com

RANDOLPH COUNTY FAIR July 17-23, Moberly > This fair features livestock shows, exhibitions, carnival, food, and live entertainment. Rothwell Park. Call for times and costs.

660-263-6070, randolphcountyfair.net

NEMO FAIR July 18-24, Kirksville > Enjoy a carnival, a concert by the Oak Ridge Boys, a truck and tractor pull, bull rides, and a pageant. Fair Grounds. Time vary. $20 for daily passes. 660-665-8800, nemofair.net

SURVIVAL EXPO July 30, Stoutsville > Learn skills such as fir building, finding edible and medicinal plants, water purification, and shelter building. Mark Twain State Park. 9 am-3 pm. Free. 573-565-3440, mostateparks.com/park/mark-twain-state-park

May 31-July 29, Tower Grove > Each week enjoy a different camp such as Plains, Trains, and Rickshaws, Magic and Mystery, Culture Club, and Mural Mania. Artscope. 9 am-3 pm. $132-$240. 314-8650060, artscopestl.org

MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 29, St. Charles > Bring a lawn chair, and enjoy a concert under the stars along the Missouri River. Frontier Park. 8-10 pm.

Free. 636-946-7776, stcharlesband.com

FARM FRIDAYS June 3 and 17, St. Louis > Ages two to twelve can enjoy pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making, peddle cars, and bean bag toss. Suson Park. 10 am-1 pm. $10 per child; adults free. 314-615-8822, stlouisco.com

FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK June 3 and July 1, St. Louis > Walking tour goes to eight venues with a broad spectrum of art. Grand Center. 5-9 pm. Free. 314-534-7528, craftalliance.org

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June 3 and July 1, St. Louis > This class, taught by Missouri D epartment of Conservation photographer Dan Zarlenga, will explore ways to take point and shoot photos. Dan will discuss how elements of composition, lighting, and good subjects can reward you with satisfying images. Cuivre River State Park. 3-6 pm. Free. Registration. 636-528-7247, mostateparks.com/park/cuivre-river-state-park

IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU June 3-July 3, Kirkwood > This refreshingly modern romantic comedy features a mad-cap wedding with a few twists. Robert G. Reim Theatre. 8 pmTues.-Sat.; 2 pmWed.; 4 pmSat.; 2 and 7:30 pm Sun. $20-$59. 314-821-2407, stagesstlouis.org

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES June 7-Aug. 16 (Tues.), Chesterfield > Enjoy a different performance each week; no show on July 5. Food and drink are available for purchase. Faust County Park. 5:30 pm gates; 7-9 pm concert. Free.

636-532-3399, chesterfieldmochamber.com

BACONFEST June 11, Washington > Taste bacon-enhanced foods and drinks, enjoy live music, and enter contests. Fairgrounds. 5-9 pm. $8-$20. 636-534-5214, emmaushomes.org

Stay.

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Enjoy.

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NEW MELLE FESTIVAL

RIVERFEST

June 16-18, New Melle > Enjoy carnival rides, concerts, world-famous gizzards, demonstrations, beer garden, dances, a washers tournament, a baby contest, and a pageant. Sports and Recreation Center. 6-10 pm Thurs., 6 pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $2-$5.

636-828-5158, newmellesports.com

July 1-4, St. Charles > Music, food vendors, carnival, craft vendors, parades, and two nights of fir works make up this festival. Frontier Park. 5-10:30 pm Fri.; noon-10:30 pm Sat.-Sun.; 10 am-10:30 pm Mon. Free. 636-946-7776, historicstcharles.com

June 21-25, Sullivan > Enjoy concerts, youth horse show, Ronald McD onald show, bull bash, games, vendors, demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, carnival, and main stage entertainment. Meramec Community Fairgrounds. 7 pm Tues.-Wed.: 4-11 pm Thurs.; 4 pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $20-$30. 573-8602861, merameccommunityfair.com

MUDFEST

Bring your big truck to get muddy, or come out to watch the excitement at Buchanan Farm on Willow Ford Road in Robertsville.

There are a hundred acres of mud pits, trails, obstacle courses, rock crawls, drag strips, and a car crush. The event is open form 10 am to 6 pmon June 4 and costs $20. Call 314-2232108 or visit buchananmudfest.com for more information.

CAR SHOW June 25, Pacific > This show features classic cars, antique cars, hot rods, trucks, live music, fire orks, a variety of vendors, and food and drinks. Downtown. 8 am-9:30 pm. Free (cost to enter a car). 314662-6718, pacific-partnership.org

GALA PATRIOTIC CONCERT June 29, St. Charles > Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an open-air patriotic concert by the St. Charles County Symphony. South Main Street. 7 pm. Free.

636-946-7776, scsymphony.us

FLINTKNAPPING July 2, Leasburg > Learn the art of making arrowheads and tools. Onondaga Cave State Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 573-245-6576, mostateparks.com/ park/onondaga-cave-state-park

FAIR ST. LOUIS July 2-4, St. Louis > Fair features local and national entertainment, the Veiled Prophet Parade, water ski club demonstrations, and fire orks displays.

Art Hill in Forest Park. 7 am-10 pmSat.; 1-10 pmSun.; 1-9:30 pmSun. Free. 314-434-3434, fairstlouis.org

CELEBRATE AMERICA July 4, Sullivan > Enjoy vendors, games, food, and a fire orks display. Sullivan Fairgrounds. 3 pm-dark.

Free. 573-468-3314, sullivanmochamber.com

COMMUNITY BIG JAZZ BAND July 10, St. Charles > The community jazz band performs under the stars. Frontier Park. 7 pm. Free.

636-946-7776, stcharlesband.com

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Coming back to civilian life brings new challenges, new opportunities, and compelling stories of courage and accomplishment.

Beyond Belief is one of 15 national projects created by a group of independent media producers, with the goal of shaking up public radio and television in the U.S. The focus of KCPT’s Beyond Belief is religion, faith and spirituality in Kansas City, and the idea that people crossing across boundaries of faith — and those whose faith isn’t part of any organized religion — can learn to communicate with each other about what’s meaningful in their lives. The dialogue that results can help our city and region come to grips with its intractable problems of race, class and inequity.

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CIRCUS STARS CAMP July 11-15, St. Louis > Ages six to twelve can learn how to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, do clown acts, and plate spinning. Affton Community Center. 9 am-3 pm. $170 (registration required). 314961-6912, abrakid.com/register

ST. CHARLES COUNTY FAIR July 26-30, Wentzville > This fair has carnival, vendors, food, livestock, and music. Rotary Park. Call for times. $5-$35. 636-327-6949, stcharlescofair.org

SOUTHEAST FRENCH HERITAGE FESTIVAL June 11, Ste. Genevieve > This festival celebrates three hundred years of French culture with traditional music, dance, storytelling, French cuisine, parades, and architectural home tours. Historic Downtown. 11 am-11 pm. Free (except special events). 800-373-7007, visitstegen.com

LA VÉILLEE June 11, Ste. Genevieve > Enjoy an evening in the garden at this reenactment of a traditional French Colonial summer gathering with folk dancing, folk tales, candlelight tours of the home, and refreshments. Felix Valle State Historic Site. 7 pm. Free. 573883-7102, visitstegen.com

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

COURTESY OF PENNY MCGATH

June 18, Cape Girardeau > See live music, dance, theater performances, magic, and visual art exhibits. River Campus. 10 am-5 pm. Free. 573-651-2265, rivercampusevents.com

SWEET CORN FESTIVAL June 24-25, East Prairie > Enjoy live music, corn eating contest, crafts, children’s games, antique car show, pig races, and the Tour de Corn bike ride. You can pick 15-, 30-, 65-, or 100-mile routes. Downtown. 5:30-9:30 pmFri.; 7:30 am-3 pm. Sat. Free (fee to ride). 573-649-5234, tourdecorn.com

CRUISE-IN NIGHTS

The Black River Parking lot in Poplar Bluff becomes a meeting place for the classic car culture on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 4. All vehicles are welcome. There will be entertainment, different themes, raffles and concessions. The cruise is open from 6 to 9 pmand is free. Call 573-785-4486 or visit poplarbluffchambe .org for more information.

TRAIN DERBY RACE DAY June 25, Sikeston > Bring the kids to decorate and race a model train. Sikeston D epot Museum.

10 am-4 pm with races at noon and 2 pm. $5$15 (train supplied with fee). 573-481-9967, sikestondepotmuseum.com

FOURTH AT THE FORT July 4, Cape Girardeau > Celebrate with the soldiers at this Civil War encampment with camp cooking and artillery and cannon fire. Fort D .

9 am-4 pm. Free. 573-335-1631, visitcape.com

GRILLE IT UP July 9, D exter > Join in the fun with a car show, art contest, helicopter rides, food vendors, beauty pageant, grill cook-off, dog show, crafts, and talent show. East Park. 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Free (except special events). 573-624-7458, dexterchamber.com

crafted pewter will be on display and for sale, and you meet the artists. ASL Pewter. 6-9 pm Fri.; 9:30 am-5 pmSat.; 10 am-4 pmSun. Free. 573-8832095, aslpewter.com

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ART SHOW AND SALE July 22-24, Ste. Genevieve > Woodcarving, scrimshaw, pottery, painted game boards, and hand

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Missourian Explore fun facts on beer, barbecue, and birds in the Show-Me State

BY JONAS WEIR

It could take a life time ...

FLAVORED CHARRED TIPS OF BEEF BRISKET, OR BURNT ENDS, ARE THE SIGNATURE DISH OF KANSAS CITY BARBECUE. Each October, more than FIVE HUNDRED TEAMS compete in the American Royal’s World Series of Barbecue competition in Kansas City, making it the WORLD’S LARGEST barbecue contest.

...to try all the barbecue in Missouri.

drink thirty or forty glasses of beer day, no matter ho

“I do solemnly swear to OBJECTIVELY AND SUBJECTIVELY evaluate each Barbeque meat that is presented to my eyes, my nose, my hands, and MY PALATE. I accept my duty to be an Official KCBS Ce tified Judge, so that truth, justice, EXCELLENCE IN BARBEQUE, and the American Way of Life may be STRENGTHENED and preserved forever.”—Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Judges’ Oath

rich you are.”

434 DIFFERENT TYPES OF BIRDS HAVE BEEN SPOTTED IN MISSOURI.

— Anheuser-Busch founder Adolphus Busch

HARRY KATZ

“ You can only

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