An Agatha Christie mystery takes the stage as the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas presents “The Mousetrap.” Tickets are now on sale for the production, which opens Nov. 5 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 3.
Bright lights line streets, buildings, pathways and trees during Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, running November 5 through December 30. This season marks the debut of a new production show Coming Home For Christmas, along with over 6.5 million lights, an elaborate 8-story animated Christmas tree, a light parade, holiday foods and more. Silver Dollar City shines brilliantly with so much entertainment that the park is the five-time reigning champion for Best Theme Park Holiday Event in America.* Throughout the streets of The City carolers sing and stroll, while the centerpiece of Joy On Town Square, an 8-story Christmas tree, and surrounding lights glow spectacularly. Even brighter is Christmas in Midtown with its remarkable display of light tunnels, wreath portals, flying angels and special effects 9-stories tall. For thrill seekers, rides soar under the Ozark Mountain starlight with all the Christmas lights visible below. Plus, craftsman in the Christmas spirit demonstrate glass-blowing wood carving and pottery, creating one-ofa-kind heirlooms. The City’s stages offer more than 30 shows each day and night. Including the longtime favorite production, A Dickens’ Christmas Carol. The all new show, Coming Home for Christmas, features a live band and a cast of 14 singers and dancers presenting holiday music, stories and family traditions. Other productions include The Living Nativity and the Saloon Frontier Fa-La-La Follies. Rudolph’s Holly Jolly ™ Christmas Light Parade winds through The City each evening with lighted floats, characters, dancers and performers. Guests aboard the Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train enjoy a Christmas story and sing-along to their favorite holiday tunes all while getting a unique view of The City’s 6.5 million lights.
Saturday was a beautiful fall night for the Thayer Crescite Club sponsored crowning of the 2022 Fall Festival King and Queen and the Prince and Princess at the Thayer Fall Festival held Oct. 8. Thayer Elementary School Prince and Princess runner-up were 3rd Grade Jake Martin and Hadley Taylor. Elementary School Fall Festival Prince and Princess were 1st Grade Cruz Thompson and Lennon Roberson. Jr. High and High School Fall Festival runners-up for King and Queen were 7th Grade Wes Taylor and Rorie Risner. The 2022 Fall Festival King and Queen winners were 11th Grade Braxton Cox and D’Nacia Holman. Crescite Club would like to congratulate the 2022 winners and each candidate.
The 37th annual Black Gold Walnut Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 on the square in Alton.
The Brockwell Gospel Music School will hold its 75th Closing Program on Friday evening, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Come enjoy great gospel singing by students of all ages from Kindergarten through adult. Students and teachers from as many as six states attend every year to learn more about music and singing in their churches. Everyone is welcome to attend the Program in our air-conditioned space! A love offering to support the music school will be taken.
A well-known local guitarist, Bobbie Saxton, will be gracing the streets of Hardy again on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dr. Thompson’s Park. Saxton was once a regular at Stillwater Hardy. She will come as a solo artist to entertain with her own renditions of classic rock tunes, among others. Spend a little time strolling along Main Street Hardy with the sounds of Saxton floating you along the way. Come rest a spell in the shade at the park while Bobbie strums and sings her rhythmic melodies. Enjoy a chat with her, maybe make a request and relax.
University of Missouri Extension of Carter County is hosting the second annual Current River Food Truck Festival at the historic Carter County Courthouse Square on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Brockwell Gospel Music School will hold its 75th Closing Program on Friday evening, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Come enjoy great gospel singing by students of all ages from Kindergarten through adult. Students and teachers from as many as six states attend every year to learn more about music and singing in their churches. Everyone is welcome to attend the Program in our air-conditioned space! A love offering to support the music school will be taken.
Join Echo Bluff State Parks team members for some toe-tapping good times as their summer concert series continues. All concerts are free and open to the public.
The Thomasville Community Center will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 2, with a rodeo and fireworks, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Concessions, an ice cream parlor and a gift shop will be available. A drawing for a handmade quilt will be held. Tickets are $2 each, 3 /$5, and will be available onsite.