I once stood right in front of actor Hal Holbrook in Rolla, Missouri, at the Panera Bread eatery. I knew he’d been scheduled in a one-man, Mark Twain show over at the university that weekend. Even though I was so tempted to compliment him on his portrayal of Evan Evans – small town newspaper man in ...
Newburg’s Regional Opera Company
“I’m kind of like you,” says Frank Bridges, with a twinkle in his eye, “I’m the Accidental Thespian, I guess.” Bridges didn’t intend to spend his free time learning lines and remembering stage directions. He continues, “I’m strictly an ‘Accidental Player,’ because I just went to help ...
Bonnots Mill and the Pink Roof of the Church
Ever since my trip to Frankenstein, Missouri, I’ve wanted to return to the hills and dales of the old-country communities that lie east of Jefferson City. When I saw the beautiful photograph of Bonnots Mill in an issue of “Rural Missouri,” I knew I had to get up there. So I called my pal ...
Christmas in the Ozarks
“Say that, again?” I said, to the woman in charge of the annual cookie walk at the Ozark Highlands Christian Church on Highway BB near Rolla, Missouri. “You said there are more than 4,000 cookies here, baked by 16 women?” I had heard the correct number. That was last Friday evening. ...
A Trip to Hermann’s Kristkindl Market
Check! I can now cross this anticipated and long-awaited-for trip off my bucket list. There are certain places/events I've wanted to attend in Missouri and this is one at the top of my list -- Hermann's Kristkindl Market. Held on the first weekend of the month of December, the market features German ...
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