Entertainment

Wild World Of Animals Wows Fair Audiences

Posted on July 28, 2010 - 5:07pm
Monkeys and tigers and snakes, oh my.

By Anna Wiegenstein

Among the earliest events to take place at the 2010 Gasconade County Fair was a wild animal exhibition on Wednesday afternoon. Though the stage built behind the livestock barns was modest in appearance, the presentation didn't fail to thrill.

The crowd met members of several different animal families, including an American alligator, a Japanese Macaque monkey and a kookaburra. All of this led up to the act's grand finale -- a 10-month-old Bengal tiger named Nyra (unsurprisingly introduced by Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger"). 

Gasconade County Fair Daily Events

Posted on July 25, 2010 - 10:59pm

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

6:00 p.m. Main Stage

     Opening Ceremony and Outstanding Community Service Awards

6:00 p.m. Midway

     J & J Magic Midway Carnival

6:30 p.m. Main Stage

     Little Mr. and Miss Gasconade County Contest (Ages 4 and 5)

Following the Little Mr. and Miss, Main Stage

     Gasconade County Fair Queen Contest

8-10 p.m. Lower Field

Holy Family Parish Holds Annual Picnic Sunday

Posted on July 25, 2010 - 10:11pm
With good food, good music and plenty of activities, the Holy Family Parish Picnic was a popular place Sunday afternoon.

By Sue Blesi

Despite arriving at 4:30 p.m., this picnic was still going strong Sunday afternoon, July 25. While approaching the church grounds, it was obvious that we had not missed the fun. The parking lot was filled. With only an hour and a half to go, dinner ticket sellers Jack and Joan Dennis reported they had already sold almost 600 dinners.

The Scott Laytham and Karl “Trickee” Holmes Duo offered an exceptionally high quality of karaoke, which they accompanied with musical instruments and voice.

Gerald Car Show to Feature Carl Edwards Car

Posted on July 25, 2010 - 6:39pm

The Gerald Community Foundation will be hosting the Classics at the Depot Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 8 at the historic Rock Island Railroad Depot located in Legion Park at Gerald. There will be 28 classes of cars and eight special awards at the show.

Annual Mid America Guitar Camp Ends Week of Instruction with Performance

Posted on July 24, 2010 - 2:35pm
Some of the students at Mid America Guitar Camp, unknown now, may one day be known around the world for their musicianship.

By Glen Blesi

The St. Louis Guitar Consortium held its eighth annual Mid America Guitar Camp (MAGC) at Camp Trinity near New Haven during the week of July 18 through 23. This is the fourth year the camp was held at Camp Trinity. Young people between the ages of 10 and 18 participated in the camp. Ability levels ranged from beginner to advanced. Many of the participants came from the St. Louis and Austin, Tex., areas.

Berries and BarBQ Wine Trail at Röbller

Posted on July 24, 2010 - 12:15pm
Seven wineries in the New Haven to Hermann area are participating and the event is drawing visitors from far and near

By Sue Blesi

The Berries and BarBQ Wine Trail is in full swing this weekend. Seven wineries in the New Haven to Hermann area are participating and the event is drawing visitors from far and near. It is sponsored by the Hermann Wine Trail.

Each location offers specialty pairings of food with wine. Röbller’s specialty this weekend is grilled shrimp on a bed of mixed greens, served with blackberry sauce and paired with Vidal Blanc.

The Wine Trail will continue until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and will start again tomorrow, Sunday, July 25, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Blend Brings A Cappella Flavor On July 30

Posted on July 23, 2010 - 4:05pm
Friday will mark the group's third visit to Hermann

By Anna Wiegenstein

Illinois-based a cappella group Blend will be returning to Hermann's Showboat Theatre for the third year in a row on the evening of Friday, July 30, promising an old-fashioned blend of variety entertainment and music of the 50's and 60's. 

"They just keep wanting to come," said Karen McCrae,  the Showboat board member in charge of Production and Communication. The four members of Blend, an all-male vocal group, apparently have developed an affinity for the town, and have taken to contacting the Theatre themselves on their return trips.

Ice Cream Social at St. Peter’s U.C.C. Sunday

Posted on July 23, 2010 - 9:48am

By Sue Blesi

The annual Ice Cream Social will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in New Haven on Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

They will have homemade ice cream, roast beef, turkey, pulled pork, German potato salad, baked beans and slaw.

The Ozark Hens will perform from noon until 2 p.m.

In addition, there will be games for the kids.

St. Peter’s U.C.C. is located at 607 Maupin and is handicap accessible.

Little Known Civil War Tales Were Presented At Historical Society Meeting

Posted on July 22, 2010 - 4:19pm
Pacific native Maggie Brundick Koetting presented her research on Pacific's Civil War legacy at Wednesday night's MVGHS meeting.

By Glen Blesi

PACIFIC -- The annual meeting of the Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society (MVGHS) was held on Wednesday, July 21, at the Pacific Presbyterian Church. As is the custom, a carry-in dinner was enjoyed before the speaker was introduced. Pauline Masson of the society put together the program.

"Christmas In July" Movie Night

Posted on July 21, 2010 - 2:47pm

Though the temperatures may still be climbing, tonight may prove that it's never too early to get into the holiday spirit, thanks to the "Christmas In July" movie screening.

Gates at the Clara Eitmann-Messmer Amphitheater will open at 7:15 p.m., and an open-air showing of the 2003 Christmas comedy Elf, starring Will Ferrell, begins at dark.

Not only that, but the evening festivities will have a particularly special attendee: Santa Claus himself. Guests are encouraged to wear their pajamas to complete the ambiance. 

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