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Happy Thanksgiving...
Well, the holidays are upon us fast and furious. All the store shelves baring Halloween candy have been quickly replaced with Christmas decorations and brightly colored ribbons adorn the would-be gifts tempting the billfold. Commercialism is inevitable as shopowners compete for every dollar spent to boost their sales total. Thanksgiving just gets caught in the middle and many times overlooked - other than the 15 minutes it takes to stuff ourselves with turkey, gravy, and all the trimmings. We have a tendancy to forget what this holiday is all about. November is a special month that too often loses its luster to the tide of commercialism. This month I've pledged to slow down, count my blessings and spend time with friends and family. Won't you join me? Make plans now to schedule something special on a weekend with your loved ones this month. And what better place to help you decide than this issue of The Weekender Magazine. People to see include David Nail at the Blue Note in Columbia. See page 9. Make a visit to Arrow Rock for the wacky play “A Tuna Christmas” (Page 7) or Rolla for “Away in the Basement” (Page 10). Plan a trip with the whole family to take part in area holiday lighting events. Whatever you plan to do, be sure to plan to have a wonderful and “thankful” Thanksgiving. Then let the Christmas festivities begin...Until next time,
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Places to Go:
BRANSON - Holiday Magic Starts at the Square! Bring your entire family and celebrate the true meaning of this magical season amidst the glow of over 4 million dazzling lights. You'll take home beautiful holiday memories destined to last a lifetime! The celebration truly starts with Silver Dollar City's square, the setting for Christmas on Main Street, our biggest light show ever! Come see why HotelsCombined.com named Silver Dollar City home to the #1 Holiday Light and Tree Show in the nation! See the musical 5-story Special Effects Christmas Tree as it twinkles and dances in unison with over one million lights adorning the City's square. Emblazoned in over 100,000 lights, the Gifts of Christmas Holiday Light Parade glides through the streets of the "City" twice each evening, weather permitting. The sounds of the season can be heard throughout the park with shows such as The Living Nativity and Frosty! You can even see the November, 2011
jolly old elf himself at Kringles Krossing. Silver Dollar City's grandest production show ever, A Dickens' Christmas Carol is an original musical adaptation of the classic by Charles Dickens.
This inspiring story of redemption features a live band, a talented cast, astounding special effects, stunning Victorian scenery and period costuming. Don’t miss the most elaborate production ever presented on a Silver Dollar City stage! This 60minute Broadway-style show surprises audiences with a talented cast of 15 actors accompanied by a live band, astounding special effects, stunning Victorian scenery and exquisite period costuming. Created especially for Silver Dollar City, this unique adaptawww.TheWeekendermagazine.com
tion of the famous classic novel by Charles Dickens uses both humor and inspiration to share the story of redemption, hope and the transforming power of one simple prayer. Over a million people will be thrilled by this moving must-see musical during its 9th sensational season. See the show, and start a new tradition for your family as well! Have lunch with Santa during An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City! From pictures with St. Nick to sing-along songs with Santa's friends, this will be a magical time for kids of all ages! Mrs. Claus is serving a feast at Silver Dollar City's Reunion Hall! Enjoy her famous Fried Chicken, Santa's 'Pasghetti' noodles & Sauce, Frosty's Mounds of Smashed Potatoes and Gravy, Elf Cookies and Rudolph's 'Dirt & Worms'. Plus, Hand Breaded Chicken Strips, Mini Corn Dogs and everyone's favorite Macaroni and Cheese. For more information and complete schedule, visit online at www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com. Page 05
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St.Louis - At The Bissell Mansion Restaurant and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, they've made it easy for you and your friends or family to "Get Away With Murder" anytime you like. The Bissell Mansion would like to invite you to the most enjoyable Holiday/Christmas entertainment this year - a presentation of "It's A Wonderful Death", a parody of Frank Capra's classic "It's A Wonderful Life". In this version, the cantankerous Mr. Potter is found murdered, but with so many suspects in Bedford Falls, the culprit is difficult to find. George and Mary Bailey will introduce you to local residents as well as some characters who are strangers to this particular classic. Do you remember Uncle Billy, Harry Bailey or Clarence, the Angel? Have you ever heard of Violet Bick? And we can't forget about Bert, the cop, or Ernie, the cabdriver. The audience will play all of these characters and many more. This is your time to "shine." Ask for a "starring" role or just sit back, relax and guess "whodunit" at the end of the show. So please join George and Mary to sort out the various motives and help solve old Mr. Potter's MURDER! Since the audience participates in the show, everyone receives an identity when they arrive. The murderer and suspects are selected randomly from the audience. Everyone in your party becomes part of the mystery with a new identity and perhaps a SINISTER Page 06
PURPOSE! Who knows, someone at your table may actually be the cowardly criminal who committed the dastardly deed tonight! IT MIGHT EVEN BE YOU! Or maybe you will be the super-sleuth who foils the fiend and wins the evening's prize! The historic home of Captain Lewis Bissell, was built in the mid1820's. Today, much of the original detailing of the oldest home in St. Louis remains, including the staircase, the fireplace mantels and some interior trim. During the 1820's, Bissell had already begun acquiring the 1500 acres that would become known by riverboat pilots as Bissell's point. The Mansion was built on a hill overlooking property that spread south of Grand Avenue to the French city of St. Louis, east to the Mississippi River and north to the frontier outpost of Fort Bellefontaine which guarded the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The Bissell Mansion was rescued from demolition in the late 1950's by the construction of I-70. www.theweekendermagazine.com
Today, the Mansion is host to St. Louis' original participatory Comedy/Mystery Dinner Theatre. A four-course dinner is served between the acts of the show. Menu entree choices are New York strip, chicken parmesan or baked white fish with an almondine sauce. Our evening price is $52.95 per person on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These prices include tax and gratuity. These are public performances and do not require a minimum number of people. Don't miss out on this holiday fun. This interactive murder mystery is presented with a 4-course meal to “DIE” for! Make your reservations now, it would be a “CRIME” to miss out on this much FUN! Call the Bissell Mansion at 314533-9830 or 1-800-690-9838. November, 2011
Things to Do: Have a Tuna Christmas? ARROW ROCK -Get your holiday season off to a hilarious start with A Tuna Christmas at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Nov. 12-20. This show is the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy, Greater Tuna. Come spend the holidays with all your old favorite citizens of Tuna, Texas, and make some new friends while you're there. Two Lyceum favorites, along with some split-second costume changes, portray all 24 citizens of Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. This time, it's 24 hours before Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose as the delightfully eccentric characters attempt to cope with seasonal traumas such as a disaster prone little theatre production of A Christmas Carol, and a yard decorating contest that is being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom! The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3), professional theatre located in the unique village of Arrow Rock, Missouri, a 19th century National Historic Landmark. The Lyceum has been entertaining audiences in the heart of Missouri for 50 years producing a variety of musicals, dramas and
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comedies. Each year, this 408 seat theatre attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season (June-November). Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock for five months to bring its patrons Broadway caliber productions throughout the summer. WEEK NIGHT SPECIAL Call the Box Office on the day of a Wednesday or Friday performance and save $10 off the regular ticket price of $33.50. Receive tickets at $23.50 each for the 8 pm show by asking for the Week Night Special. Certain productions may be excluded. No other discounts apply. Week Night Special tickets not available online. For more information, visit online at www.lyceumtheatre.org
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People to See: MARSHAL - 33 Miles will return to Harold Lickey Memorial Auditorium at Bueker Middle School for a special Christmas concert dubbed "The Magical Christmas tour" at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Admission is free. Organizer Randy Shannon said the event "is a way of thanking the community for the wonderful support we received this past year for our major outreach events. Jason Barton and Chris Lockwood comprise 33 Miles, which has released four albums, including a Christmas album, and has had a number of radio hits including "What Could Be Better," "One Life" and "There is a God." The duo is frequently described as "the Rascal Flatts" of Christian music because of their tight harmonies. "I think that many people who heard them here in October will be very excited to know that 33 Miles is coming back to Marshall," Shannon said. "This concert will feature Christmas favorites as well as some of the groups hit songs." The "magic" in the Magical Christmas tour -- when it is not being provided by the music -will be provided by master illusionist Harris III. Harris III (pronounced Harris the Third) will bring a message about the meaning of Christmas and how God can get gifts to us in unexpected ways. "What if everything you've based your life on to this point has been a clever illusion?" the illusionist asks. "How deep is the deception all around us, and how much of it do we accept without even questioning?" Since receiving a magic set from his grandmother at the age of 9, Harris III has been fascinated with magic, illusion and how easily the senses are deceived. At age 11, he gave his first public performance. Page 08
Today, at the age of 27, he is a classically trained, award-winning, master illusionist and an expert in the art of deception. He has performed before 1 million people in more than twelve nations on five continents. Harris' performances not only amaze his audiences, but also awaken them to the lure of deception, the power of the senses and the secret of living life based on deeper realities. Harris is continually recognized by his peers on an international level. He has won numerous awards from the International Brotherhood of Magicians for his stage performance and skills in the art of magic, and is consistently recognized by The Fellowship of Christian Magicians for his outstanding example of excellence and professionalism. His ultimate goal is to inspire and challenge people, initiating change and transformation in their lives. Merchandise tables will have a variety of CDs, T-shirts and other souvenirs available for purchase. The doors will open for the event by 6:15 p.m. There are no reserved seats. Contact Shannon at 660-886-2402 for more information or visit online at: www.33milesonline.com www.HarrisIII.com
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People to See: COLUMBIA - Clear 99 presents David Nail Album Release Show at The Blue Note Wednesday, Nov. 16. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. show. Tickets are now on sale for $15. Stop by the box office to reserve your copy of David's new album and gain admission to the show! If you are under the age of 21, please be prepared to pay a $2 cash minor surcharge at the door. The Sound of a Million Dreams leads the list of new country albums released Tuesday (Nov. 15). Issued by MCA Nashville, the project includes his latest single, "Let It Rain." Growing up in a small southeastern Missouri town, David Nail might've chosen to follow any of the dreams that drifted by like the riverboats on the mighty Mississippi: but in the end, it was music that called his name. "I was definitely more into sports growing up," says the Midwest native, "I think I was expected to play in college, but as I grew older I became more interested in music. After my senior year, I had a few small college offers to play baseball. My coach came to me and said ‘David, you need to decide where you're going to school,' and out of the blue I just said, ‘Do you know anybody in Nashville?'" For singer-songwriter Nail, it was a history-making moment -small town boy decides to chase a big city dream -- and a theme that has informed his music ever since. November, 2011
On his first a l b u m from MCA Nashville, he neatly bridges the divide, laying claim to his hometown roots
Nail, son of a former high school band director, cut his musical teeth on a record collection that included Stevie Wonder, Elton John and the Beatles. "Elton John was one of the main reasons I started singing, and is still a tremendous influence," he says. "I think he and the Beatles are probably two of the greatest melody makers of all time." Then he moved on to country: "I ‘discovered' country music in the early 90's along with everyone else my age," he says, "but I guess I kind of got more obsessive than everybody else. I found myself looking back as far as the late ‘60s and www.TheWeekenderMagazine.com
early ‘70s, exposing myself to some of the biggest stars of that era. It was then that I fell in love with Glen Campbell, who is still one of my all-time favorites." Mutual friend Brian Wright, who'd recently become V.P., A&R, for both the MCA and Mercury Nashville labels, introduced Nail to Frank Liddell, who 10 years earlier had produced one of Nail's all-time favorite records, Chris Knight's self-titled Decca debut. "People ask me all the time how I'd describe my music and I say ‘Well, I hope it's good.' Hopefully people will just enjoy it for being good music and take from it whatever it makes them feel." Hard knocks and heartache, good times and bad, small towns and big cities – it's all in his music. "They're all aspects of life," he says. "I'm still growing as both a person and artist, and will hopefully continue getting better in regards to both." For more information, visit online at www.thebluenote.com. Page 09
Places to Go: ROLLA - Monday, December 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Adults $20 Youth $15 / S&T students with ID - $10 Call: 573-341-4219 Date Night Special: Two tickets and a $50 gift certificate to Gordoz for $90. Call the box office for this special! "Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas," will get you in the holiday spirit at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth and $10 for Missouri S&T students with a student ID. A musical comedy about memories and the Sunday School Christmas Program. a musical visit to the 1950s with some witty church ladies.Patrons can purchase tickets by phone at 573-341-4219 or from the Leach Theatre Box Office. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Office of Public Relations 1201 N. State St., 105 Campus Support Facility Rolla, MO 65409-0220 Phone: 573-341-4328 Email: news@mst.edu
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First on my list for the Blue Note review is Of Mice & Men, This was the fifth time I have seen them play in less than two years; and as the norm, they did not disappoint. The energy and passion for their music they bring to the stage can seriously give you chills. The crowd was very into it and the place went pretty crazy. At the end of their set, lead singer Austin Carlile wanted to crowd surf from the stage out the front door of the Blue Note. I went downstairs and helped carry him out the door. That was awesome, and since I am at all of their shows near here I think they might even recognize me. Got to sing part of a song when he put the mike in my face last time I saw them. I seriously can never get enough of this band. I wish they would have played longer! Next to play was Miss May I. Some critics along the tour have said they were "too metal for this tour." I personally thought Miss May I was a great addition to this show. The crowd was still really into the show for them, but not going quite as crazy as for Of Mice & Men. Sitting up in the balcony I was not able to make out very much of the songs. Couldn’t hear the bass drum hardly at all and with me being a drummer that is I usually what I identify with in songs. I haven't listened to Miss May I quite as much as the other bands so I didn't know all the songs that they were playing because I had trouble hearing them. That being said they still put on an amazing performance. I have never seen crowd surfers at The Blue Note ever. There are signs all over the place saying “No crowd surfing” and I have seen people attempt it before and got kicked out. So there were people crowd surfing up onto the stage, and Miss May I's lead singer warned them to be careful as there were no people at the front to "catch" the crowd surfers to keep them safe. After Miss May I wrapped up, the headlining band We Came As Romans came out. In my opinion I don’t know why We Came As Romans was headlining this tour. I don’t think they were quite ready for it. Personally, I would have had Miss May I and Of Mice & Men co-headline the tour. I absolutely loved We Came As Romans newest cd release and they played very well. I really enjoyed their performance. I actually went down into the crowd for the last few songs because it almost feels wrong sitting and watching a band play anymore. There were about 65-70% of the people from when I was down there for Of Mice & Men. Between songs they did not play up to the crowd much. They probably thanked us for being there 10-15 times throughout the set. The headlining band at a show should hit the stage blow the crowd away and pump the crowd up and have fun. The energy level died at the end of almost every song. All in all it was a very fun concert and exactly what I needed to end that week full of school. Until next time... Christopher Offenburger is a junior at the University of Missouri, plays in the marching band, and is the People to See editor for The Missouri Weekender Magazine. Email your comments to him at editor@theweekendermagazine.com Let him know what bands you would like to see a review on...
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Things to Do: See the Lights
LAURIE - The 18th Annual Enchanted Village of Lights, on the Hillbilly Fair Grounds, will be opened to the public starting November 19th and ending January 1, 2012. Visitors are welcome from 5-9 p.m. Last year we had a wonderful year, with over 2600 vehicles and 8111 people come through our beautiful 27-acre drive-through lighted park. Last year was the 2nd best year on record for the number of people going through our park. While it is free, donations are accepted. Individuals, as well as Business Owners & Community Organizations wishing to be part of this Holiday Extravaganza, may do so by sponsoring a special exhibit. There is also a “Memorial Board” on which you may remember a friend or loved one. A “Personal Holiday Greeting Board” is available for sharing your holiday greetings to your family, friends and community. A large assortment of “Giant Holiday Cards” will greet you as you enter the Enchanted Village of Lights. Forms may be found on the website at www.cityoflaurie.com. The Committee for the 2011 Enchanted Village of Lights would like to thank you for supporting this event. The Enchanted Village of Lights is A long- range project to develop a Memorable holiday light display in the West Lake Community. Everyone is invited to participate. The more involvement from businesses and residents in the area, the more “Enchanted” the display will become. There is no charge to drive through the Enchanted Village, but any donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to purchase additional displays, add more lighting, and expand the Village of Lights. If you have any questions please contact: Madelyn at 372-0367, Susann at 374-8776 or Laurie at 374-8776. Page 12
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Things to do: Introduce the kids to Opera ST. LOUIS - Here’s a chance to see an opera for young people for a song. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is offering tickets to the 7 p.m. Friday performance of Joshua’s Boots at the Touhill Performing Arts Center for $10 (regular price is $12) when you use the promo code HERO. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office, by calling 314-516-4949 or online at touhill.org. Joshua’s Boots is billed as “an opera to inspire the children in your life.” The opera “celebrates the achievements of a young African-American cowboy facing prejudice and adversity in the 1870’s American West” and, according to an Opera Theatre press release, is suitable for children in the fourth grade and beyond. Joshua’s Boots will be performed by a cast of 21 students from the St. Louis area. Adolphus Hailstork, composer of Joshua’s Boots, and Allison Felter, director of education of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, will hold a discussion with the audience prior to the performance. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is considered one of America’s leading opera companies and is known for a spring festival of inventive new productions sung in English and accompanied by members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. The Touhill is located at One University Boulevard on the University of Missouri St. Louis campus. November, 2011
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Places The To Go: Plaza The Plaza Lights are one of Kansas City's most favorite traditions and is the official kick off of the holiday season. The famous ceremony, which began as 16 lights hung over a doorway, now includes over 80 miles of lights with 280,000 multi-colored bulbs outlining and illuminating the buildings and towers of the Country Club Plaza. The first official Plaza Lighting ceremony began in 1930, and now draws thousands to the Country Club Plaza on Thanksgiving night. The streets are full of folks who come to celebrate at Kansas City's favorite shopping and dining destination. The lights turn on every evening after Thanksgiving at 5 p.m. and continue until January 15th, 2012.
Incredible community performances will fill the The Ceremony all takes place on a huge stage sit- ceremony from beginning to end. Choirs from KSHB-TV’s “Sounds of The Holiday” will kick-off uated at 47th and Wyandotte on the West side of the Cheesecake Factory and in front of XXI Forever. the entertainment with holiday favorites. The Starlight Theater STARS of Tomorrow will also perPerformers, musicians and the Plaza Lighting form throughout the show. Along with them will be Ceremony orchastra perform throughout the night. finalists from the KC Superstar singing competition, This year the show starts Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. with lights on at 6:50 p.m. Kansas City native and Emmy sponsored by the Jewish Community Center. All Award winning actor Eric Stonestreet, who current- songs will be enhanced by the accompaniment of ly stars as Cameron Tucker on ABC’s comedy series dancers from Jody Phillips Dance Company. Kansas City Power & Light is pleased to bring such “Modern Family”, will be the honored guest at the a beloved tradition to Kansas City for the twelfth Plaza Lighting Ceremony. Teaming up with Eric year. KCP&L employee volunteers will be on hand Thanksgiving evening will be KSHB-TV’s Chief to assist the Salvation Army Season of Giving. Listen Meteorologist Gary Lezak, along with his dog for that familiar sound of jingling bells. Stormy, to illuminate thousands of sparkling lights Follow the KCP&L Plaza Lights on Facebook and at the 82nd Annual KCP&L Plaza Lighting Twitter all season long to stay connected with Plaza Ceremony. Fireworks displays begin immediately after the flip Lighting Ceremony details, holiday trivia, contests of the switch, above the main stage and atop The and promotions. Facebook.com/KCPLPlazaLights InterContinental Hotel. The ceremony wraps up at or @KCPLPlazaLights. KSHB-TV is the new broadcast partner for the lighting ceremony. KSHB-TV 7:00 p.m. Watch It on TV: If you can't make it down to the will broadcast live from the Plaza starting with the ceremony, you can still watch it on TV! KSHB evening newscast at 4:30 p.m., with the full hourlong ceremony shown in its entirety 6 – 7 p.m. Channel 41 will host the ceremony live.
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Community Calendar EVOKE Nov 18 / COLUMBIA - 7:30 p.m. at Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, Featuring seven works, five that are world premieres. Two of the premieres are by Choreographer-in-Residence Shannon Lee West. Another is by guest choreographer Joshua Blake Carter, a dancer from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. A fourth work, by company member Alex Gordon, was chosen from the Choreographic Installation in May 2011. Price: $17-25 for adults, $1220 for seniors, students, and children 12 and under. For more information, call (573) 219-7134.
LIGHT & FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Nov 24/SEDALIA - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Kickoff your Christmas Holiday season with family and friends in historic Downtown Sedalia on Thanksgiving Evening. The annual event begins at 6 pm with Christmas music played throughout the downtown district. The program begins at 6:30 with live performances and the countdown for the lighting of the Hotel Bothwell at 7 pm. Immediately following is the spectacular fireworks display from the top of the 6story Hotel Bothwell and synchronized to orchestrated Christmas melodies. Event is free and open to the public.
tures dancers, a children’s choir and Ancora C h o r a l Ensemble. At 6, the switch will be thrown by Mayor Reimal and Jackson County Executive Mike Saunders to illuminate the Square, courthouse, and the new 24 foot high tree decked with twinkling lights and decorations. Concessions will be available for sale. www.independencesquare.com
HOUSE AT POOH CORNER' Nov. 19-20/SMITHTON - The Smithton High School Drama Club will stage the drama at 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., and 2 p.m. Sun. at the school’s old gym. Admission is $5 for the public and $3 for students and senior citizens. The Nov. 18 evening performance will be preceded by a dinner, with the proceeds benefiting the Smithton High School FCCLA. The band of stuffed animals including Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore and the rest of A.A. Milne’s characters from the Hundred Acre Wood must find a way to keep Christopher Robin from being sent away to school. For more information, call 343-5318, ext. 222.
CRAFT SHOW Nov. 27 /PILOT GROVE - The 18th Annual Pilot FREE FILM FESTIVAL Nov. 15/ROLLA - 7-9 p.m. in the Leach Theatre of Grove Craft Show will be held at the Pilot Grove C-4 Missouri S&T - Castleman Hall. “Even the Rain” School (new location), from9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sponsored showing starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Luis Tosar; by the Pilot Grove Community Building Association . directed by Paul Laverty. A Spanish director and FOOD PANTRY BENEFIT CONCERT crew go to Bolivia to shoot a motion picture about Christopher Columbus, his first explorations and the Nov. 29/SEDALIA - Several area singers and way the Spaniards treated the Indians at the time. He groups will perform at a Salvation Army food pantry chose the location to save money by using local benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Heckart Performing actors and extras, but soon a conflict erupts over the Arts Center on the Smith-Cotton campus, 2010 Tiger privatization of the water supply, with the protest led Pride Blvd. Admission is three canned goods. by one of his local actors. PG-13 : Performers include 2011 Missouri State Fair Idol Ryan Manuel, of Sedalia; Idol runner-up Vicki Walton, of Sedalia; Walton’s daughter, Rachel; 2011 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Nov. 19/INDEPENDANCE - Come home to the Smith-Cotton Idol Makenzie Sproles; and the three historic Independence Square Christmas Tree show choirs from Smith-Cotton. Thom Fuller will be Lighting Saturday. Activities 2-6 p.m. Horse drawn the emcee, and Santa Claus will also be on hand. All sleigh rides, visit with Santa in the children’s area, donations, including money from the raffling of cookie decorating, letters to Santa, face painting, items donated by local businesses, will go to the inflatables, & strolling carolers. Program at 5:15 fea- Salvation Army food pantry. November, 2011
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