by cheryl | Sep 10, 2024 | Cover Story, Magazine News
by Kristi Spencer Tina Arnall’s artistic journey reminds us that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. A Monett, Missouri, resident with a love for painting, Tina’s creative path has taken a few turns. Though she majored in art during college, her career as a...
by cheryl | Sep 3, 2024 | Featured, Magazine News
By Kristi Spencer At just 16 years old, Alethea Evans is already a rising star in the dog training world. Her passion for train-ing dogs began when she was just 7 years old. When she got her own dog, Zofi, Alethea took her training to the next level. Today, Alethea...
by cheryl | Aug 16, 2024 | Article Home 1, Magazine News
By Ann Leach Master the mind and you can master the body. At least that’s what Melissa Ritter is banking on as she furthers her pursuit of fitness through running. “Our bodies are meant to be moving,” Ritter said. “Our mind is the only thing that holds us back, but if...
by cheryl | Aug 15, 2024 | Cover Story, Magazine News
By Ann Leach Mark Strayer is a man with a mission. “I would simply like to pass on through my work the importance of handmade objects and how wonderful they can make one feel,” he says. “The imagery I use on most of my work regularly evokes happy memories from my...
by cheryl | Aug 1, 2024 | Article Home 1, Magazine News
By Don Lowe More than eight decades after it first began, the Lamar (Missouri) Free Fair is still as big a deal as it ever was. That’s especially true with the Moore family, considering how long they’ve worked so closely with this event. As the 81st version of this...
by cheryl | Aug 1, 2024 | Article Home 2, Magazine News
By Ann Leach Connect2Culture has announced a new season of performances at the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex that will launch in September. “The first couple of seasons in our new building have provided tremendous growth opportunities,”...