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On Thursday, Dec. 28, Linda Hoover, 77, the former president of the Sedalia Visual Art Association, passes a folder of information to new SVAA President Dustin Schmidt. Hoover, who was president for eight years, is stepping down due to health concerns. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Artist Dustin Schmidt takes the helm of Sedalia Visual Arts Association
Sedalia Visual Art Association President Linda Hoover has passed the baton to Dustin Schmidt, a well-known Sedalia artist. more
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Stephanie White poses with her children’s book, “The Calf on My Farm.” White is a fifth-generation farmer who saw a need to educate children on the life of the American farmer. She and her husband, Andrew, own a farm north of Warrensburg. Photo courtesy of Stephanie White 
A fifth-generation farmer writes books for children
A fifth-generation Warrensburg farmer is writing books to educate children on the life of the American farmer. more
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On Thursday, Dec. 21, Liz Kehl, owner of Sedalia Strings Academy LLC in downtown Sedalia, gives a violin lesson to Preslee Moon, a fourth grader at Sacred Heart School. Moon played "Away in a Manger" for the Sunday afternoon Christmas Eve Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish St. Patrick Church. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sedalia Strings Academy provides lessons for all ages
Fostering a love for music, the Sedalia String Academy LLC provides lessons for all age groups and plans to expand into a larger downtown facility soon. more
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Donna and David Grygierczyk pose under the 41-foot-tall Tribute Tree at the Country Christmas Acres in Knob Noster. After 41 years, the couple has decided that 2023 will be the last Christmas season for their annual holiday light show and display.  Photo by Annelia Nixon | Warrensburg Star-Journal
Country Acres Christmas Lights open for final season in Knob Noster
KNOB NOSTER – After 41 years, Country Acres Christmas Lights founders Donna and David Grygierczyk are letting go of their annual Christmas light show. more
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The Liberty Center Association for the Arts Concert Committee is planning entertainment for the 2024 season. Many concerts take place outdoors on The Lot. LCAA Board Member Don Luper is constructing the fence along West Sixth Street and South Osage Avenue.  Photo courtesy of the Liberty Center Association for the Arts
LCAA Concert Committee making plans for 2024
Liberty Center Association for the Arts Concert Committee is making plans for the upcoming year with ideas to expand and enhance the outdoor concert lot. more
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A bare tree is colorful again for the winter season as it is covered in twinkle lights amid dozens of holiday light displays on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13 at Light Up Liberty in Liberty Park. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Light Up Liberty adds 24 new displays
Light Up Liberty grows brighter each Christmas as new light displays are added yearly. This year, Sedalia Parks and Recreation has added 24 new scenes that make the holiday all the more festive for Sedalians. more
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Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, artist Christine Finley, formerly of Sedalia but now living in New York, works on one of two murals at the new Rea Funeral Chapel slated to open the first week of January. Finley hopes the work will bring comfort and peace to those who are bereaved. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Finley creates murals and paintings for new Rea Funeral Chapel
As the future location for Rea Funeral Chapel on West 16th Street nears completion, international artist Christine Finley, formerly of Sedalia but now working in New York, is adding artwork that brings comfort and peace to those who are bereaved. more
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Dino Kartsonakis, a well-known pianist, will present a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The concert is a gift to the community from the Page family of Heckart Funeral Home. Photo courtesy of Dino Kartsonakis
Well-known pianist Dino to play free concert on Sunday
Sedalian's will be in for a special holiday treat with a free piano concert by well-known and award-winning musician Dino this Sunday. more
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Friday morning, students with Clarksburg C-2 School District reviewed artwork in the Goddard Gallery at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Fifth through eighth-grade students participated in the Daum Escape, which teaches critical thinking skills through art. The Daum's VTS or Visual Thinking Strategy program brings in students from Sedalia and surrounding communities. The program is made possible through the support of the Missouri Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Photos: Daum Escape teaches critical thinking through art
The "horrible Herdmans," the six surly characters on stage right, could easily turn "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" into the worst Christmas pageant ever as they are really only in it for the snacks. The Hayden Liberty Center will present the play this weekend. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Liberty Center to present 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' this weekend
This week, the Hayden Liberty Center will host a light-hearted play with music. Not quite a musical, the play will still have Christmas music and even a chance to sing along. more
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Santa Claus waves to the crowd from high atop a Sedalia fire truck at the end of the Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, Dec. 2. A drizzling rain let up just in time for the annual parade through downtown Sedalia. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Christmas Parade brings good cheer on a rainy night
The Sedalia Chorale will present its Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Chorale
Sedalia Chorale to perform annual Winter Concert
Under the direction of Britt Faaborg, the Sedalia Chorale will present its Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. more
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Seen working on Thursday, Nov. 30, Kyle and Allison Rupe will open The Patch by Rupe Family Farms at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. They will offer hayrides for $8 around the property lit with Christmas lights. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
The Patch by Rupe Family Farms opens Friday night
COLE CAMP – The Patch by Rupe Family Farms opens Friday, Dec. 1 at 10757 Highway 65 in Cole Camp, and promises delightful family fun for the holidays. more
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Thousands of Sedalians brave the chill to see the sights downtown during the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, Dec. 3, 2022. This year’s parade will be hosted at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. File photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sedalia Chamber to host annual Christmas Parade
Downtown Sedalia will be in the Christmas spirit this weekend as the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Christmas Parade. more
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Harley Andrews, who plays Clara in Studio A Dance Conservatory's 12th annual "The Tale of the Nutcracker," poses for a photo on Saturday, Nov. 25 at the dance studio. Studio owner and director Ann Crumley Nelson said Andrews had looked forward to playing this role since she was 2. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Studio A to present 12th annual 'Nutcracker' ballet
Christmas magic will take the stage this weekend as Studio A Dance Conservatory's 12th annual "The Tale of the Nutcracker" is brought to life with the most extensive cast to date. more
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Merry Maidens carol along the streets of downtown Warrensburg during Dickens' Christmas in 2022. This year's event will be hosted Saturday, Dec. 2. Photo courtesy of Warrensburg Main Street
Holiday season brings Warrensburg Holiday parade, Dickens Christmas
WARRENSBURG – With the holiday season right around the corner, so is Warrensburg’s annual lighted Holiday Parade and Dickens’ Christmas. more
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Becky Imhauser works in her downtown office on Wednesday, Nov. 22. She's published a new book this month, "All Around Downtown Sedalia, Missouri Volume 2." Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Imhauser publishes new Sedalia history book
Sedalia's prominent historian, Dr. Becky Imhauser, has published a new book on the history of downtown Sedalia in time for the holiday season. more
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On Thursday, Nov. 9, Patrick Staiert plays chess with Sarah Harper, the outreach and adult service coordinator at the Sedalia Public Library. Staiert, new to Sedalia, suggested starting a chess club, and Harper was delighted to do so. The Chess Club meets at the Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of the month. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Checkmate: Sedalia Public Library offers new Chess Club
One should check their opening moves and prepare to enjoy the new Chess Club, now provided at the Sedalia Public Library. more
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Sedalia artist Victoria Weaver talks about her piece, "Higher Ground," to Barbara Knight and Jack Robinson on Thursday, Nov. 9, at her artist opening at the Hayden Liberty Center. Weaver, who has exhibited internationally, has 18 pieces on exhibit, with 14 of them being new. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
'Light Stories' features translucent art
Delicate and translucent, the artwork of Sedalia's Victoria Weaver looks like glass. Still, it transcends with natural materials such as hog casing embellished with pearls, found wood, insect exoskeletons, copper wire, and seed pods. more
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Monday night, Nov. 13 during a dress rehearsal for the Smith-Cotton High School musical “Into the Woods,” Little Red Riding Hood (Maddision Sherwood) unfortunately meets the Big Bad Wolf (Harrison Ray) while skipping through the woods. “Into the Woods” will be presented Nov. 17-19 at the Heckart Performing Arts Center, 2010 Tiger Pride Blvd. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smith-Cotton theater students to present 'Into the Woods'
Smith-Cotton High School theater students are gearing up to present a fairytale production this week: “Into the Woods,” a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. more
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