Trails West!® 2011: Celebrating the past in a brand new way! 150 years ago, at the start of the around the park,” said festival Chair have been American Civil War, our nation en- Scott Johnson. the quint- tered into a period of change. And essential now 150 years later, change is also In addition to the evolving atmo- American coming to the grounds of Trails sphere, the festival itself will be a band. The West!® as organizers prepare for a commemoration to St. Joseph’s in- group’s new and improved festival. It’s time volvement in the American Civil War. distinctive to commemorate the Civil War-Divid- and pow- ed Loyalties with Trails West!® 2011 “Our 2011 Trails West!® theme com- erful sound produced hits such as in historic St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 19- memorates the 150th anniversary of “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.” 21, 2011. the Civil War, with living history ex- hibits by re-enactors from both the Sunday evening, The Band Perry, “Trails West!® is the same, and dif- north and the south. We’ll even get a named ACM’s Top New Artist and the ferent, for 2011! Our 19th year will chance to see and hear what a skir- New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year continue to have long-time favor- mish was like all those years ago,” will take the stage. Comprised of sib- ites like great food, excellent art said Johnson. lings Kimberly Perry, Neil Perry and and top-notch entertainment, but we Reid Perry, they broke into the Top are making a few changes to shake In addition to changing the layout of 20 at Country Radio with their fi rst things up a bit. For example, instead the festival, the main stage entertain- single, “Hip To My Heart,” which was of isolating each art form in a differ- ment is also undergoing a renovation followed by “If I Die Young,” a Plati- ent part of the park, we’ll integrate of sorts. num-certifi ed #1 hit. ”You Lie,” their each aspect (fi ne art, crafts and chil- Friday current single, is the fastest-climbing dren’s art) into several different “vil- night will to date. The Band Perry garnered a lages”. This gives patrons a chance feature Grammy nomination; an early ACM to sample parts of Trails West!® they the Tex- award, as well as an invitation by the may never have experienced simply Mex rock Ameri- because they weren’t able to move band, can Los Music Lonely Awards In This Issue... to attend President’s Chat 2 Boys. as pre- About the AAC 2 senters. Trails West!® story continued 3 After proving themselves as one of Board of Directors 3 the most stunning and wonderful Entertainment on the City and Fam- Get to kow the AAC staff 3 musical success stories of the last ily stages include several new acts What’s Happening (calendar) 4-5 decade, Los Lonely Boys are now as well. Entertainment Co-Chair AAC Nominative Slate 5 carving out their legend with their Allison Stewart said, “We’re very Registry Database 5 fourth studio album, “Rockpango.” excited to host so many musicians Arts Alerts 5 The Los Lonely Boys will embody from our area. We have tons of fun Spotlight - CAP 6 the great stylistic moments of an groups this year with lots of variety Woman in Volunteerism award 6 American band when they perform and something for everyone!” Arts Opportunities 7 Friday night at Trails West!®. Memorials 7 The line up on the City Stage in- Donate to Arts Fund 8 Saturday night, the legendary blues/ cludes: The Licious Brothers, Blue rock band, The Fabulous Thunder- 88, Jason Riley’s Funky Folk, Jeff birds takes the stage. For over 30 Hudson, Saint Joseph Symphony years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds Civil War Band, Garrett Nordstrom “Bringing ArTs And people TogeTher.” continued on page 3 A chat with your President... The mission of the Allied Arts Council lied Arts is Trails West!®. This com- is to “Bring People and Arts Togeth- mittee plans the annual festival. little public recognition, er.” Events like Trails West!® and Led currently by Scott Johnson, Artscape are synonymous with sum- this group strikes a balance between they are a mer in St. Joseph. What remains bringing new and innovative ideas vital and hidden sometimes are those behind to the festival while maintaining its necessary the scenes who help bring the arts strong tradition as an arts festival. part of our to the people. Someone once told The committee is enthusiastic and organiza- me that there is always a crisis in the dedicated to bringing an amazing tion. They arts. True enough. But for every cri- three days of music, food, children’s look over sis, there is a volunteer who works activities and arts. My eldest son and discuss with dedication and commitment to Max is convinced the decision to our finances help the arts flourish. bring The Band Perry is inspired. I and pres- am convinced the whole festival will ent a re- An example is the Allied Arts Board. be inspired. This year look for some port to the The Allied Arts Board has a represen- great new attractions like the Trails board each month. Having a fis- tative from each member agency and West!® Bistro. cally sound organization allows us members of the community. Having to continue our successful operation. member agencies serve on the board Another committee working hard Since we rely heavily on the gener- is unique. It does allow the member through the year and especially in the osity of the community, it allows us to agencies to be fully heard and for a summer is the Arts Education Com- show that we are responsibly man- closer relationship between the arts mittee. I am personally on this com- aging the money you donate. The groups. As board president, I have mittee. The current chair is Karen committee also helps up prepare for observed that we have a talented Jensen. This group includes some our audit, which is often necessary and faithful board. During monthly of the most loyal arts volunteers in to show when applying for grants. meetings, they actively participate in the state. They are truly role mod- All aspects of the arts are integrated guiding Allied Arts and actively volun- els to me. They recently helped co- into the function this committee per- teer on various committees. ordinate the St. Louis Shakespeare forms. Company’s visit to St. Joseph. They The committees of the Allied Arts help with Poetry Out Loud. Also, Lastly, I would also like to thank include: the Arts Fund, Visual Arts, they jump in for projects such as and recognize our staff. Teresa Trails West!®, Personnel, Finance, The Big Read. This summer, they Fankhauser and Cathy Ketter are Arts Education, Nominating, Fund- will coordinate Artscape, a weeklong amazing. They have improved our raising, Marketing and Allocations. arts program for children, in cooper- programs, brought in new program- Thank you to everyone who serves ation with Western Institute’s Center ming and find us new ways to fund on these committees. I would like for Community Arts. the arts in St. Joseph. Thanks also to highlight the work of a few of the to Ginger Montgomery for keeping committees. Lastly, I would like to mention the our books. finance committee chaired by Brad One of the biggest committees for Al- Scott. While this committee receives -Alison Schieber About the Allied Arts Council... The Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph, Missouri exists The Council provides educational programs, art exhibits, “to bring arts and people together.” Founded in 1963, the and summer youth arts programs, as well as operating the Council is one of the oldest in the State of Missouri and is annual Trails West!® arts festival. acknowledged statewide as an arts leader. In 1990, the City of St. Joseph designated the Allied Arts Council as the City’s official community arts agency. Operating with Allied Arts Council a staff of three and a volunteer base approaching 2,000, www.stjoearts.org the Council takes the lead in our community in organizing, 118 S. 8th Street fund-raising, advocating, educating, and servicing the lo- St. Joseph, Missouri 64501 cal arts community. Phone: 816-233-0231 Fax: 816-233-6704 Organizational membership in the Council is open to non- profit agencies who provide arts related activities. Cur- Teresa Fankhauser, Executive Director rently sixteen arts and cultural agencies are members. [email protected] As an umbrella agency, the Council assists with schedul- Cathy Ketter, Operations Manager ing, funding, and marketing for all member agencies. The [email protected] Council is also working with the City of St. Joseph to in- crease marketing for the major performing arts center in Ginger Montgomery, Bookkeeper the city, the Missouri Theater. [email protected] 2 Cover story continued... Situation, Making Movies, and Fankhauser, executive director, Al- 2010-11 Allied Arts Council Fresh Cut Grass. lied Arts Council. “We’re very fortu- Board of Directors nate in St. Joseph to have the kind On the Family Stage visitors can see of community support that makes the Alison Schieber, President Stone Lion Puppets, Martin City festival one of the best entertainment Natalie Leonard-Redmond, 1st JR performing “The Itsy Bitsy Spi- options all year. Having the history of Vice President der mayo Changed the World,” BJ the Civil War as a theme adds an ex- Larry Stobbs, Talley, Civil War Storytellers, an tra element.” 2nd Vice President acrobatic & dance show by Darcees, and RiverSong. Admission to the festival will be by Brad Scott, Treasurer 2011 souvenir button or 2011 Trails Barb Connor, Secretary A brand new addition to the festival Shaun Agnew West!® t-shirt. The buttons, good for Joanne Anderson is the creation of the Trails West!® admission to all three days of the Bistro. This new tent will feature Laura Baade festival go on sale in July and will be Stacey Bradford a “Wine 101” session on Friday $6 in advance and $8 at the festival evening, wine pairings with food Terry Camacho gates. All festival guests over the Mark Cochran samples from several St. Joseph age of 12 will need a button for ad- John Cool caterers and restaurants on Satur- mission. Trails West!® t-shirts must Richard Crumley day, and an “Iron Chef Competition” be purchased in advance and can Gloria Davis against Chef Ralph Filipelli, owner be worn to the festival instead of pur- James Fisher of Luna’s Fine Dining on Sunday. chasing an admission button. More Marcy George Kevin Griffin information about this year’s festival Bistro chair Lee Robertson says, Dan Hegeman is posted at www.trailswest.org. “Having wine at Trails West!® has Karen Jensen been a request for many years and Scott Johnson the Beer Tent wasn’t the right venue. Trails West!® is an arts festival, cel- Evelyn Jordan-Isaacs There was also a need to spotlight ebrating the unique cultural heri- Dennis Kamp local restaurant favorites to the large tage of St. Joseph. A program of Gordon Mapley visiting crowds, so the Trails West!® the Allied Arts Council, the festival Sandy Miller Bistro idea was born. The venue will is coordinated by a volunteer steer- Byron Myers bring a new crowd along with making ing committee, and receives finan- Chris Price many of us “old timers” very happy.” cial assistance from the St. Joseph Bob Shultz Ray Sisson Convention and Visitors Bureau, the “There’s nowhere else in the mid- Tom Smith City of St. Joseph, and the Missouri west offering this caliber of enter- Donna Turk tainment at this price,” says Teresa Arts Council, a state agency. Shannen White Getting to know the Allied Arts Council Staff: Cathy Ketter Over the past 18 years, the office of and I greatly enjoy overseeing the mission to bring arts and people to- the Allied Arts Council has evolved Arts Educations programs. In my gether. The arts have played an im- and seen many changes, but during spare time I enjoy walking with my portant role in my life for as long as that time, there has been a consis- husband and our Great Dane, play- I remember and it’s very fulfilling to tent presence and a friendly face. ing the piano, being outdoors and work with people and organizations Cathy Ketter, Operations Manager just spending time with my family.” that provide arts experiences and has seen it all, celebrations and chal- opportuni- lenges, and as she reflects back on Cathy has indeed shown a commit- ties for our her time she graciously took a quick ment to the Allied Arts Council, and commu- break to give us some insight as to she values the work, but more impor- nity,” Ketter what she has experienced. tantly she has seen what a positive said. impact the organization has on the “I was initially hired in 1993 as office community. secretary by then Executive Direc- tor Mary Brock. Over the years, my “Since 1993, I’ve worked for the Al- position and responsibilities have lied Council and three executive di- evolved from secretary to adminis- rectors, Mary Brock, Wally Bloss and trative assistant to my current posi- Teresa Fankhauser, and have seen tion of operations manager (which many changes through the years, means I do a little bit of everything!) but one thing remains constant – the 3 What’s Happening...

or 816-233-7003. $1 students, $2 13th July seniors, $5 adults. Museum mem- Celebrate the Last P’ART of bers/children under 6 free. Hours: Summer Party/Barbecue 1st Tue-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat & Sun Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Evening of Live Music 1-4PM. Closed major holidays. www.albrecht-kemper.org Agency: St. Joseph Music Foundation Come enjoy a Saturday at the www.stjosephmusicfoundation.org 13-14th museum with an afternoon BBQ, SJMF presents an evening of live “Beginning Textile Art & Sewing” family art projects, music & fun! music with 3 performances! Britt Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art 2818 Frederick Ave., frontdesk@ Small, Noise Blvd & Radkey. Food www.albrecht-kemper.org albrecht-kemper.org or 816-233- will be available for purchase. Learn beginner skills for making 7003, Free 5 PM-10:30 PM, Coleman Hawkins beautiful textiles. Students will Park on Felix Street Square. 816- make a sewing kit and projects 18th 676-1112, Free. using bright material, buttons, and Trails West Patrons’ Party colorful threads. Agency: Allied Arts Council July 7th - 10th Ages 4-6 Wed, July 13th (8:30- www.stjoearts.org Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 10:30AM), Ages 7-12 Thurs, July Dinner and live auction for enter- Agency: Robidoux Resident Theatre 14th (8:30-10:30AM) 2818 Freder- tainment as well as an opportunity www.rrtstjoe.org ick Ave., frontdesk@albrecht-kem- to preview the grounds. Auction Bursting with rambunctious energy per.org or 816-233-7003. $25.00 will be entertaining and will be sure of the original film, Seven Brides for (includes supplies) to amuse and excite everyone in Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun attendance. More details to come! and romance that harkens back to 21st Civic Center Park. cathy.ketter@ the glory days of the movie musi- Wine & Cigar Sampling stjoearts.org, 816-233-0231. $60 per cal. 7:30 July 7-9, 2:00 July 10, Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art person Missouri Theatre, 816-232-1778. www.albrecht-kemper.org $9-$16 Ladies, enjoy a sampling of 7 wines 19-21st from Mark Terry with Missouri Bev- Trails West!® Festival 10th erage while the gentlemen enjoy a Agency: Allied Arts Council Title of Event: Performance at sampling of 2 cigars complete with www.trailswest.org 1st Presbyterian Church 1 scotch and1 port sample. Hors A three day arts festival featuring Agency: RiverSong d’oeuvres will be served. Present- visual, performing and culinary arts. www.RiverSongchorus.com ed by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits and Civic Center Park, 1100 Frederick Inspirational and devotional music the Albrecht-Kemper. 5:30-7:30 PM Ave. [email protected] 816-233- in 4-part a cappella harmony. 2818 Frederick Ave. frontdesk@ 0231. Admission: Purchase a but- 138 N Main, Liberty, MO, 10 AM. albrecht-kemper.org or 816-233- ton for $6.00 in advance or $8.00 at [email protected] 7003, $10 the gate. Button good for all three 816-343-4275, Free days. July 30-31st July 14th Willie Wonka, Junior Allied Arts Council Annual Agency: Creative Arts Productions Sept Meeting & Mayor’s Awards for www.capstjoe.org the Arts 7:00 July 30, 2:00 p.m. July 31, 9-Nov 6th Agency: Allied Arts Council Missouri Theater, $8.00 in advance, Returning to the Heartland: www.stjoearts.org $10.00 at the door, 261-0293 Rediscovering George Van Millett 5:30 PM. cocktails, 6:15 PM dinner, Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Geneo’s Pizza & Pub, 809 Francis, www.albrecht-kemper.org $25, RSVP by July 7, 233-0231 or Aug Opening Reception Friday, Sep- [email protected] tember 9, 4-7 pm. Known as the 8-12th “Dean of Kansas City Artists” for June 25-Aug 28th Artscape 2011 more than half a century, Millett Markus Pierson: The Life Elec- Agency: Allied Arts Council hwas the first artist since George tric, 25 Years of the Coyote Series www.stjoearts.org Caleb Bingham (1811-1879) to Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Week-long children’s art camp. devote himself entirely to the www.albrecht-kemper.org Full-day (9-3:30) or half-day (9- depiction of Missouri scenes. This fun and unique exhibition 12:45PM or 12:15-3:30PM) ses- 2818 Frederick Ave., frontdesk@ includes paintings, drawings, sions available. MWSU Potter Hall. albrecht-kemper.org or 816-233- sculptures, and serigraphs of the Cathy Ketter, cathy.ketter@stjo- 7003. Opening Reception is free “coyote” that Pierson has come to earts.org or 816-233-0231 on Sept 9th; Admission $1 stu- be known for. 2818 Frederick Ave., Admission $95 full day, $70 half dents, $2 seniors, $5 adults. Muse- [email protected] day with supply fee for some classes. um members/children under 6 free. 4 Tues-Fri 10 AM-4 PM. Sat & Sun Day. On this day, museums across 1-4 PM. Closed major holidays. the country invite the public to visit Allied Arts Council at no cost. We hope you’ll take this Nominative Slate 11th opportunity to visit the museum’s Taizé Memorial Service collection and current exhibitions. Terms Expiring 2014 Agency: American Guild of Organists 2818 Frederick Ave., frontdesk@ www.agostjoe.org albrecht-kemper.org or 816-233- - 2nd Term A worship service in the style of the 7003, Free Mark Cochran ecumenical community of Taizé, Karen Jensen - 1st Term France, commemorating the tenth Dr. Gordon Mapley - 1st Term anniversary of 9/11. Preceded by Bob Shultz - 1st Term a dinner for Guild members and clergy, and an explanation of Taizé- Officers style worship. 3 PM, St. Francis Xavier Church, 27th and Seneca, Allied Arts Council Annual Alison Schieber - President [email protected], Meeting & Mayor’s Awards Natalie Leonard - 816-390-4403, Free for the Arts 1st Vice President Larry Stobbs - 23rd July 14th 2nd Vice President AKMA Brew-Ha-Ha Geneo’s Pizza & Pub Brad Scott - Treasurer Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Barb Connor - Secretary www.albrecht-kemper.org 809 Francis Come tour the museum in a way 5:30 PM cocktails, 6:15 PM dinner Nominating Committee you’ve never seen! Enjoy a beer tasting in different galleries of the Please RSVP by July 7, 816-233- Marcy George AKMA. Sample in the original 0231, [email protected] Shannen White home’s tap room, out on the patio Jan Mehl and other prime locations in the Dan Hegeman museum. Each sample will include Missy Lackey a paired appetizer. 2818 Frederick Artists invited to join new Ave., frontdesk@albrecht-kemper. registry database org or 816-233-7003, $35.00 The David H. Morton Memorial The Artist Registry is an exciting new Fund for the Arts Trustees

24th directory program that lists names, Terms expiring 2017 Smithsonian Museum Day addresses, phone numbers, etc. of Agency: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art all participating artists in Northwest www.albrecht-kemper.org Missouri. Gloria Davis Harris Join us in celebrating Smithsonian Judy McMurray magazine’s 7th Annual Museum The directory includes all facets of Jan Mehl the arts: visual, performing, and liter- Jane Nelson Thompson ary artists as individuals and groups, Saint Joseph Symphony as well as technical expertise such as theatre directors and visual art 2011-2012 Season tickets judges. Arts Alerts available now! Artists in Atchison, Andrew, Buchan- an, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Have you signed up for To purchase, visit Nodaway, and Worth counties in email alerts from www.saintjosephsymphony.org, Missouri and Doniphan and Atchison the Allied Arts Council? email counties in Kansas are invited to join [email protected], at www.stjoearts.org/registry.asp. Join our online arts community or call 816-233-7701. and stay up to date with local The Allied Arts Council and other Tickets range from arts activities and opportunities $24 - $180 arts groups frequently receive calls from people looking for a band to in the St. Joseph area. play a private party, a violinist to play a wedding, or a singer for a special Go to www.stjoearts.org and occasion. This registry will provide click on “Sign up for Email Art Classes patrons a usable database through Alerts” in the upper right hand Pre-Registration is required for all which to find an artist. It also pro- corner of the homepage and fill A list of upcoming art classes vides a platform in which artists can out a short questionnaire. for children and adults expand their audience and publicize can be found at: their work. www.wi.missouriwestern.edu/arts Also LIKE us on Preregistration is required. The registry is free to join and to use! Facebook at “StJoeArts”

5 Member Spotlight Creative Arts Productions setting stage for next children’s musical “I’ve got a golden ticket, I’ve got children were given the script at the at 7 PM a golden chance to make my way. Parents Night 3 weeks prior to audi- and July And with a golden ticket, it’s a tions. During auditions all children 31st at 2 golden day!” who want to be involved are given PM at the a part ranging from smaller roles to Missouri You too can get a “golden ticket” to main characters. Theater. see the next performance by Cre- Tickets ative Arts Productions, as they bring After all children are assigned their are $8.00 that famous song to life during “Willy positions, practice involves learning in ad- Wonka, Junior,” a special children’s the songs, choreography, costum- vance and adaption of the classic musical on ing, etc. The final week of rehearsal $10.00 at the stage of the historic Missouri is held at the Missouri Theater and the door. Theatre. the play is performed on the final Saturday and Sunday of the month. Creative Arts Productions is a family CAP is a 4 week musical theater “The performing children range from passion for the current president. “I workshop for children ages 8-18 ages 8-18 and are from St. Joseph have been on the CAP Board for 4 which culminates in the public perfor- and the surrounding area. We can years. My son was involved with CAP mance of a full length musical. The have up to 50 kids in the workshop. for a year before I became involved. workshop is staffed by professionals This year we have between 40-45 I am actually the Treasurer but cur- with expertise in the fields of acting, children. No professional actors are rently am also the acting President, vocal music and dance, costumes part of the cast, however all the staff as our president had to step down for and sets professionally designed. we hire are professionals. Our direc- personal reasons.” Children are taught etiquette, stage tor this year, and last year, is Brady presence, character development, Huffman who was a past CAP kid. “CAP’s mission is to further the arts and a sense of confidence as well as He has gone on to graduate with a in our area by developing new tal- being exposed to the arts. theater degree and worked this past ent and encouraging involvement in year in Chicago. The rest of the staff theater in a nurturing environment. This year the workshop will take are also very talented in their respec- We believe it will help to instill life- place the month of July from 8 am- tive field,” said CAP President, Lau- long skills, self confidence, poise, noon Monday through Friday. Af- ra Baade. and team work within the children. ter a two-day introduction there are We are currently on our 32nd year,” two days of auditions. Participating The shows are Saturday, July 30th Baade said. CAP is funded by allocations from the Arts Fund, donations and a MAC grant. Children also sell ad space for the programs and sell show tickets and raffle tickets to help offset costs. For ticket information, contact con- [email protected] or call (816) 261- 0293 or (816) 233-0231.

Allied Arts Council President receives “Woman in Volunteerism” award Alison Schieber, current President the award. The award reflects on the nity Action Committee and a spokes- of the Allied Arts Council, recently re- excellent job the staff and volunteers person for the St. Joseph Public Li- ceived the “Woman in Volunteerism” of Allied Arts do to bring arts to St. brary Modern Library Campaign. award at the 2011 Women of Excel- Joseph. The community of St. Jo- lence luncheon, an annual program seph understands the importance of Alison is lauded for her ability to lead sponsored by the YWCA. the arts.” by example, understanding the im- portant role the arts play in childhood As one of 13 nominees, Alison says, Alison also serves on the Missouri development. Her advocacy for the “It was truly an honor to be nominat- Citizens for the Arts Board to advo- arts led to her work with the Missouri ed for the YWCA Women of Excel- cate for the advancement of the arts Citizen’s for the Arts and her work in lence Award by the Junior League through education. A sustainer of the lobbying to remove the sunset clause for work with the St. Joseph Allied Junior League of St. Joseph, Alison on the Cultural Entermainment tax. Arts Council. I was surprised to win is a former member of the Commu- 6 Arts Opportunites in St. Joseph

**REGISTER NOW FOR ARTSCAPE 2011!** Artscape, a week-long summer arts en- choose 3. Artscape is sponsored cil, Drawing, Fantastic Faces!, Hip Hop richment program takes place August 8 - by the Allied Arts Council with sup- Stomp, Jewelry Design, and 3-D Sculp- 12, 2011 at Potter Hall on the campus of port from the MWSU Western Insti- tures. Enrollment limited to 15/class. Missouri Western State University. Be tute’s Center for Community Arts and sure to register now as classes are filling. MWSU music and art departments. Registration is $95 for full day or $70 for half day, & includes camp T-shirt. Some Designed for students entering grades New classes this year include aMAZE- classes have an additional $5 supply fee. 3-10, Artscape offers 12 ways to ex- ing Art, Block Heads: Beginning Print- For more information, call Cathy Ketter press themselves artistically. Full-day making, Drum Kicks, Fabulous Fusing, at 816-233-0231 or visit the web at www. students choose 6 classes and half- Stage Stars! and Wonderful Watercolor. stjoearts.org, to download a registration day students (morning or afternoon) Other classes include: Colored Pen- form. Registration deadline is July 28th.

Memorial Gifts April – June 2011 Arts Fund: In memory of Don Haage In memory of Tonya Kay O’Neal Marge Haage Michael & Debra O’Neal In honor of Arts Fund Co-Chairs Ralph & Jan Young Bridget Blevins, Mike Bracciano In memory of Charlotte Oliver & Nathan Byrne In memory of Bob L. Hale Beverley Lehman Sue Comley Tammi Hale In memory of Dr. C. Irvin Parmenter In honor of Saint Joseph Symphony In memory Bill Heritage Joan Parmenter Ray & Jeri-Burke-Sisson Drs. Caroline & Scott Murphy In memory of Merle Pennington In honor of Gene Sanders In memory of Thomas Ray Higdon Helen Pennington Jerry & Sandra Mogg Roxanna & Bob Kerns In memory of Don Hinderks In memory of Ronald Reed In memory of Elizabeth Andres Sharaon Hinderks Nancy Reed Janice Morriss In memory of Mike Hirter, In memory of David Reynolds In memory of Mary Andres former Police Chief & Deputy Mayor Denise Reynolds Janice Morriss Dawn Hirter In memory of Selma & Al Rosenak In memory of Warren & Jeanne Binder In memory of Shirley Harbeston Hogan Sandy & Steve Rosenak Andy & Sherry Davis Nancy & Kevin Kirby Sheila Murray In memory of Lawrence Shue In memory of Steve Douglas Jordan Kenneth & Marilyn West In memory of Norman Burmont Jackson & Evelyn Jordan Isaacs Debbie Davis Lyons In memory of Alice Kneib In memory of Barbara J. Smith Francis A. Kneib Wayne & Betty Nold In memory of John Burnham Melba Burnham In memory of Fred Laurent In memory of Garth & Kent Smith Carol Jean Laurent Sally Smith In memory of Ann Louise (Watson) Cassity Claudia Ann (Cassity) Black In memory of Ronnie Lofts In memory of Irwin Sommer, Martha Lee Ford member SJCC Chamber Choir In memory of Paul Chambers Jerry & Joanne Anderson The S-Boyz In memory of Stan Lucas Maurice & Patricia Hesson Lois K. Lucas Frank & Jacqueline DeKoster Thomas In memory of Joan D. Chipps Walter D. Chipps In memory of Rev. C. Ross McClellan In memory of Lester (Tommy) and His Family Marjorie Thompson In memory of Glenn Christman Sharmyn Thompson Judy & Phil Mullins In memory of LaVenia Messner Sandy McGuire In memory of Florence & Bob Ullery In memory of Rita Connett Terry Ullery McKellar Frank Connett In memory of Lola L. Miller Rhonda Hoselton In memory of Anne Marie Ussary In memory of Bob Cotter John Kreipe Dianne Dewey In memory of David H. Morton Katherine M. Nelson In memory of Jo Wells In memory of Gary A. Dyer, MD Patricia Brock Eileen Dyer In memory of Christopher Murray Sheila Murray In memory of Ruby Kate Wells In memory of Ruth and Gene Drimmel Scott & Tara Wells Rick & Cathy Drimmel Ketter In memory of Jim Nix John & Ellen Hughes In memory of Lloyd Womach In memory of Wyllis Glise Sharon (“Sheri”) Womach Jeannine Glise In memory of Ralph “Doc” North Roxie Counts North In memory of Roger Wright Patricia Wright 7 Non-Profi t Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit #2247 118 S Eighth Street - St. Joseph, MO 64501 St. Joseph, MO

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