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Back to School! Maybe your child is heading back to school
and they are worried about being in a class-room with kids they don’t know, or they arestarting school for the first time. Going to anew school can be a traumatic experience justlike a new job is for us adults.
I thought my school days were long over. ButI am tickled to announce three of my manygranddaughters have moved next door fromanother town and I have had the pleasure ofhelping them get ready for their new school andwatching them come home so excited to sharetheir new experiences. One is in kindergarten andthe other two started preschool this year. Hereare six creative ways to help your mornings go a lit-tle smoother:
1. Getting the kids — and yourself — ready to goand out the door on time each morning can be amajor challenge. Get organized by picking outclothes the night before. Make sure backpacks areready with everything needed for the next day andplace right by the door you exit from.
2. Get a calendar large enough to include all newschool activities. Mark important dates (such asback-to-school night, parent-teacher conferenceweek and school holidays) on the family calendarahead of time so there are less conflicting appoint-ments.
3. Spend time each day with your child reviewingnotes from teacher, homework, and completedpapers. Start a new folder to store special creationsin so they aren’t scattered throughout the house.
4. Reading books together about the first days ofschool is a good way to start conversations aboutthe excitement and fears. Listen, listen, listen!
5. Start off the day with a healthy breakfast.Remember, it’s the most important meal of the day.
6. Family meetings: Review schedules, safetyinformation and discuss backup transportationarrangements.
Even if the kids are out of school, now is a greattime to reorganize the switch from summer to fallactivities and plan a weekend getaway!
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COLUMBIA - Come join us atThe Blue Note for another night ofthe best new local musicColumbia has to offer!
On Thursday, Sept. 22, The BlueNote Presents: New Music Nightfeat with no cover charge. Theshow begins at 9 p.m. and doorsopen at 8. This event is for all.However, if you are under the ageof 21, please be preparedto pay a $2 cash minorsurcharge at the door.
Bands to be featured areBobby Showers Band,Madora, The ManyColored Death, andNever Blue Avenue.
The Bobby ShowersBand, based out ofJefferson City Missouri,draws from acoustic pop,blues, funk, and roots influencesto create an original sound thatmakes people smile and move in arhythmic fashion. Band membersare Bobby Showers, vocals andguitar; Dave Jordan, lead guitar;Tom Reichart, percussion, andJason Reimund, bass.
Madora is a three piece rock
band from Central MO- made upof James Webb (guitar/vocals),Mikel Martin (bass), and MattHensley (drums/percussion).Madora is quickly on their way toestablishing themselves as aviable force in the rock scene ofMid-MO
The Many Colored Death is ahard rock trio based out of
Columbia, Missouri. With influ-ences ranging from Black Sabbathand King's X to Muse and RATM,they've forged a sounduniquely theirs, while notwholly unfamiliar.Described by one fan as "asilky mixture of 70's rockand early 90's grunge", The
MCD are drivenby a desire tomake real, honestrock music forreal rock musicfans. Featuring athundering rhythm sec-tion that would makeBonham and John PaulJones proud, and a gui-tarist/vocalist who is
equal parts Robin Trower, KingBuzzo, and David Gilmour, theirbrand of rock is both quiet andloud, dark and light. A veritableyin yang of sound and emotion.Soulful lyrics and melodies floateffortlessly over the poundingsurf of complex polyrhythms andgroove laden riffs.
Never Blue Avenue started in2008 with just four guys in a smalltown just wanting to play music.Meeting each other through dif-ferent bands Mark Loeber (guitar)and Josh Higgins (vocals/guitar)played together in a band calledTo End October. To End Octoberbroke up in 2007. Mark and Joshcontinued to play, finding MikeEllis (bass) and ShaqGolden(drums) in early 2008.Together the band played showsto little coffee "shacks" and even afew local headlining shows. Theystrive to be different than most
bands by having a mix of a fewdifferent styles of music to setsthem apart from their peers.
For more information, visitwww.thebluenote.com
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Toby Keith’s Locked & Loaded Tourcomes to St. Louis and the VerizonWireless Amphitheater this Septemberfeaturing Toby Keith as well as EricChurch and JT Hodges.
Toby, band and crew are brining theircritically acclaimed show which featuresnearly 1000 square feet of video screens,a giant "T" shaped ramp which willhouse the "Club T" party pit, an extrava-gant pyrotechnic display, and spicedwith fresh sounds from Keith's currentalbum Bullets In The Gun. The latest sin-gle from the album, “Somewhere Else,”is Keith’s favorite track on the albumand impacting at radio now.
Tickets are $76, $45 and $24.25 forreserved Pavilion seats , and $22.50admission for the lawn.
Toby Keith has been topping the chartsas a singer and songwriter since his firstself-penned single "Should've Been ACowboy" bowed in 1993. Forbes has named him thetop-earning country performer in the nation and hismost recent album debuted at the pinnacle of theall-genre sales charts. You might say he's got a lot ofexperience with being No. 1 ... but he's never quitedone it like this.
Keith's recently launched Wild Shot Mezcal hasbeen named "the number-one premium mezcal inthe U.S. market" by Beverage Media magazine.Profiled in the October issue of the publication,Wild Shot has rocketed through the spirits industryand is already available in 32 states, with moreadded regularly.
Most recently, Total Wine stores in Arizona,California, Nevada, New Jersey and South Carolinahave begun carrying Wild Shot, as well as the com-pany's outlets in Tampa, Fla. and Claymont, Del.Toby will host a bottle signing in York, PA on Sept.14 at the local Wine & Spirits store from 3-4:30 p.m.
In other Toby news, he was featured in a 20/20special Sunday on ABC. He was interviewed byBob Woodruff for the show's special edition"Remembrance and Renewal: 10 Years After the9/11 Attacks."
On the music front, Toby just revealed details forthe upcoming Deluxe Edition release of Clancy'sTavern, out globally Oct. 24. In addition to four new"Incognito Bandito" tracks recorded at his lauded2010 club date in New York City, the album alsofeatures "Made In America." Keith's fastest-risingsong in years has exploded to the top and is on itsway to topping all the major singles charts. Ofcourse, that kind of No. 1 surely feels very familiar.
His North American Ford F-Series sponsoredLocked & Loaded tour continues to play standing-room-only venues, and will travel to Europe in lateOctober in support of the new album. For moreinformation, visit online at www.tobykeith.com
Peopleto See:
Toby Keith
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KANSAS CITY - Guest Experience Reaches a NewLevel of Horrifying at Worlds of Fun.
Worlds of Fun guests visiting Halloween Hauntare subject to The region's largest Halloween event,featuring nine Extreme Haunts including the NEWLondon Terror ! Step back in time and into the fog-filled streets of London where the villains of thenight are terrorizing the townsfolk. London Terror islocated near the Detonator entrance in theAmericana section of Worlds of Fun duringHalloween Haunt.
One ticket, no limits during Halloween Haunt,Sept. 17 - October 30. Extreme Haunts are open 8p.m. to park close Fridays and Saturdays, plusThursday night, October 27, and Sunday night,October 30, and are included with park admission.Halloween Haunt is not recommended for smallerchildren.
Littles ones are free to play, the monsters are putaway at Howl-O-Fest. Kids ages 12 and younger areencouraged to show off their Halloween costumes at
3 p.m. each day of Howl-O-Fest. All contestantsreceive a prize, and the grand prize winner getssomething special! Two age groups are judged: ages6 and younger, and ages 7-12.This area is full ofscare-free fun for kids, 11 am - 7 pm on Saturdaysand Sundays!
Over 350 Monsters are ready to make this visityour last! Thrill rides will make you scream evenlouder Live entertainment shows feature amazingperformers from across the country. Be sure to visitDigger’s Used Coffin Lot where a salesman will takeyou on a “test ride” of a collection of unique caskets.See www.worldsoffun.com for schedule of shows.
Half Pint Brawlers, hardcore midget wrestling willopen Oct. 7.
Overlord’s Awakening takes place in theScandinavian Section of the park, kicking of a paradeof souls as they prepare for Haunt. As darkness falls,bear witness to Overlord’s Awakening as he calls hisarmy to rise and transform the park.
This event is one you won’t want to miss!
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The monsters, demons andghouls at Six Flags St. Louis FrightFest are pleased to announce thatHalloween isn't just one day a yearanymore -- we are ready to terror-ize you every weekend fromOctober 7th to October 30th.Check the Fright Fest operatingschedule to plan your demiseonline atwww.frightfest.sixflags.com/st
If you have not experienced SixFlags Fright Fest, now is the timeas their killer shows and ghoulishplayground dares to scare thepants of you this Halloween sea-son. During the month of October,this ever-changing amusementpark transforms into a wickedHalloween event that is fun for thewhole family. During daylighthours, Six Flags Fright Fest offersfamily-friendly activities foryoung children including mini-pumpkin painting, spooky storytime, arts and crafts, corn maze,trick-or-treating, and a children 12and under costume contest.Children activities take placethroughout the Bugs Bunny Worldpark area. When the daylight falls,the park transforms into a placethat is only meant for the adultswho dare to enter.
Have a screaming good time atFright Fest shows including P.T.Barnum’s Slide Show. This travel-
ling freak show appears everyHalloween. No one knows whereit comes from or where it goes, allthat is known is that it’s full of themost gruesome acts ever seen byman. Beds of nails, fire swallow-ing, nails hammered in noses andmore are all on tap to frighten andamaze.
Monstertainment listed includesFamed hypnotist Stephan whofrightens and amazes in this spirit-filled act that is guaranteed toastound. Just be careful whichdirection Stephen's gaze is point-ing. He’s been known to have atemper.
Fearful frights and spine - chill-ing adventures lurk at every cor-ner. Have a killer time riding thewide assortment of roller coasters
fromthe timid to the more daring.Don’t be surprised to see terrifyingzombies roaming the park lookingfor their next victim. Bring yourwhole family to Six Flags FrightFest and celebrate Halloween rightnear your hometown.
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COLUMBIA - Visitors will betaken back to the traditions of thepast at the 34th Annual HeritageFestival and craft show this week-end in Nifong Park. Listen, learn,and see history as it comes alive.Beginning at 10 a.m. see artisans andtradesmen dressed in 19th centuryattire demonstrating their trades andselling their wares. A large contempo-rary handmade craft area will also befeatured.
Enjoy entertainment on two stagesincluding music, dancing and story-telling. Saturday Evening GhostStories (8-9:30 pm) are sponsored bythe Mid-Missouri OrganizationStorytellers.
Tour the Historic Maplewood Homeand the Walter’s Boone CountyHistorical Museum. Great food and abeautiful park setting will make theHeritage Festival a family tradition!
The following will be featured:
• Traditional tradesmen & artisans demonstrating"lost arts"
• Entertainment on two stages• 1859 town with reenactors• Cowboys with their chuckwagons• Lewis & Clark outpost• Fun for Young'uns Area (stilts, paper pumpkins,
milk the "cow," rope making, candle dipping, candyin the haystack, hayrides, and much more!)
• Handmade crafts• Saturday evening ghost stories from 8-9:30 pm• Museum and village tours & great food!
Admission is FREECall 573-874-7460 for more information or email
Festival Coordinator at [email protected]
ThingsTo Do:
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Welcome to Jefferson City’s OldMunichburg during the 11th AnnualOktoberfest on September 24.
The General Festival opens at 10 a.m. with craftdemonstrations, craft and food vendors, Kid’sKorner Games and activities. Live entertainmentthroughout the day features the Jefferson City DanceAcademy Dancers, Mulekicker Cloggers, theLoehnig German Band and Rhineland Wurstjaegers
At 11 a.m., the Mid Mo Old Car Club Show beginslocated on W. Dunklin & Broadway Street as well asthe Muenchberg Beer/Wine Garden will be servingauthentic German food to guests. Other activitiesinclude a Youth Dodge Ball Tournament, and aGrape Stomp host by the local Lion’s Club.
The Blues, Brews and Brats Festival continues inthe same area from 5-10 p.m. with more fun, foodand live entertainment. For more information, call573-635-6524 or visit online at www.oldmunich-burg.com
When German settlers began arriving in JeffersonCity 150 years ago, the intersection of Jefferson andDunklin became the commercial heart of theMunichburg neighborhood, and it still is today.
Old Munichburg is Jefferson City’s historic “SouthSide” neighborhood, and it’s well worth a visit!You’ll find first-class shopping, fine dining, lodging,and a big dose of German American hospitality!
Dating back to the nineteenth century, OldMunichburg is located within easy walking distanceof the Missouri State Capitol and downtownJefferson City—but once, it was connected toJefferson City by a single bridge over Wears Creek.Settled by German immigrants escaping their home-land’s economic and political upheavals, the neigh-borhood was soon filled with unique brick homes,businesses, and churches.
Many of the early immigrants had come from thetown of Münchberg, in Bavaria, and referred to theirnew home as “Münchberg” as well. Other Jefferson
Citians overheardthis term and mis-understood it as“Munichburg”—andthe name stuck!
Old Munichburgoffered the newlyarrived German immi-grant a place where hecould learn Americancustoms and practice hisEnglish among otherGermans, become aproud citizen of theUnited States, and alsoknow his childrenwould grow up with anappreciation for theirGerman heritage.
In the second halfof the twentiethcentury, older resi-dents passed on,many of theirdescendants movedaway, and the neigh-borhood sadly beganto deteriorate.
Today, OldMunichburg is beingrevitalized, build-ing on itsstrengths—sturdybrick buildings,enduring busi-ness centers,attractive, hilly,tree-lined streets,and a strongn e i g h b o r h o o didentity.
Places To Go: By Rebecca Embry
Things to do Editor
Old Munichburg
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During locationscouting for the movie “Winter’sBone”, West Plains MO native and folksinger/storyteller Marideth Sisco wasasked by producer Debra Granik toassemble musicians to play the sound-track for this spectacular film set in theMissouri Ozarks. It took top honors atSundance, and went on to receivenumerous awards in the US and over-seas, among them a Golden Globe and4 Oscar nominations. The band coa-lesced into “Blackberry Winter”, pro-ducing a widely acclaimed soundtrackCD of authentic music from the OzarksHills. Their live performances include amix of original and traditional tunes featur-ing honey-sweet harmonies sprinkled withtasty pickin’ from the veteran local musi-cians.
Blackberry Winter will appear in concerton the following dates:
September 9, 2011; Springfield, MO, MSU,Ozark Celebration
September 24, 2011; Missouri LiterarySociety, Springfield, MO.
Their new CD, “In These Ozark Hills” isavailable now on their website at
http://blackberrywinterband.com.Several of the band members have had
long-standing musical ties. Bo and Maridethplayed together in a Springfield MO-basedquartet doing swing and big band tunes inthe mid-”80s. Billy entered the 1987 WalnutValley Fest fiddle contest with Bo playing
backup (after staying up all night pickin’),and won the durn thing. Billy and Tedi metand played together when they wereteenagers in Harrison AR, and have stayedin touch ever since. Marideth moved to WestPlains and hooked up with Van, Dennis andLinda, where they still get together and playregularly. Marideth also appears regularlywith her colorful stories on KSMU PublicRadio’s “These Ozarks Hills” and writes acouple of blogs on WordPress. Billy fiddleswith local rockabilly masters “TheHonkytonk Renovators”, and Bo performswith funk/folk group “The LowdownFancy” and “Howie & the Hillcats”.
Thrown together with the millenia of accu-mulated experience, Blackberry Winter isone of the most natural assemblages ofmusical talent and taste you’re bound tohear in these parts.
People To See:
FAMILY FUN FESTSept. 21/COLUMBIA - Free entertainment and activ-ities for the whole family! 6-8 p.m. at Flat BranchPark, 101 S. 4th. This month's theme is Creative Kids.Kids will be able to enjoy participatory art activitiesand kid-friendly performances of music, dance andtheater. Call Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-7460 for more information.
SHO-ME SHO-STOPPERS DANCE Sept. 21/COLUMBIA 6– 7pm at the Armory SportsCenter, For ages 8-17. Free. This group comes togeth-er to learn and practice modern dance steps. We willcreate routines and hope to give public performancesaround Columbia and Central Missouri. We wantmotivated males and females to join the group andmake it a success. Call 874-6378 for more informa-tion.
COOKING DEMOSept. 24/BOONVILLE - A Farm to Table CookingDemonstration will be featured in the Flamingo BayBallroom of the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel at 4 p.m.Watch Chef Jason Martin prepare a delicious mealusing food grown right here in mid-Missouri. Meetmany of our local food vendors after the show. Opento all ages. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased
online at www.isleofcapricasinos.com, at the BananaCabana Gift Shop, or by calling 660-882-1239
ROCKSTAR UPROARSept. 24/KANSAS CITY - The Rockstar EnergyDrink Uproar Festival comes to the SandstoneAmphitheater featuring rock bands AvengedSevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for myValentine and Escape the Fate. The all-day festivalwill run from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. in most cities and tick-ets are affordably priced between $20 and $69.99. Aportion of the proceeds of each Rockstar EnergyDrink Uproar Festival ticket sold will benefit ChildFind of America and the Road 2 RecoveryFoundation. For more information, visit online atwww.rockstaruproar.com
HARVEST FUN FESTSept. 24,GREENRIDGE - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kicking offwith a parade. Food, Prince and Princess voting,Games, Crafts, Air Evac, Life Flight, Smokehouse,EMA, Silent Auction, Tractor Show, Pie Contest andAuction, Shine and Show Car Show will be happen-ing until 4 P.M. Everyone invited to come and join usfor a fun day in the park. Sponsored by the GreenRidge Chamber of Commerce. For more information,call 660-620-3944.
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