'Willie Wonka Jr.' brings Kacy Christensen back to UCM

Jul 16, 2008, 12:08 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- University of Central Missouri alum Kacy Christensen, who played the dual roles of Willie Wonka and the Candy Man in "Willie Wonka Jr.," took time away from his schedule in New York to perform in four shows Friday through Sunday with more than 60 Warrensburg-area youth, ages 8 through 15.

The Bridge: Here's this week's highlights

Jul 23, 2008, 7:32 PM

Tickets on sale this week
Saturday Morning at 10 through Ticketmaster

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Sept. 23 at Starlight
Lindsey Buckingham Sept. 28 at the Uptown
Register to Win at www.ktbg.fm!
10.07.08 Citizen Cope at the newly refurbished Midland Theater

'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M

Jul 21, 2008, 11:51 AM

By DAVID GERMAIN

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood's box-office superheroes.

Luehrman, Mid-Missouri Artists have exhibitons at UCM gallery this month

Jul 8, 2008, 3:25 PM

By PAULA BLANTON

"The Burning Bush" (Acrylic) Richard Luehrman
WARRENSBURG, Mo -- Emeritus Professor of Art Richard Luehrman and the Mid-Missouri Artists organization have the current art exhibitions at the Art Gallery at the University of Central Missouri.

UCM photography student captures the feeling of Independence Day

Jul 15, 2008, 10:56 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Jackie Manetzke, a UCM photography student, spent her Independence Day photographing spectators enjoying the holiday celebrations in Warrensburg's Grover Park.

Common images of reality become abstract when filtered through Emma Ginsberg's paintbrush

Jun 24, 2008, 12:59 PM

By DUSTIN FREUND

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Elderly women participating in synchronized swimming, flies behaving badly, a poster promoting a fictional circus, and a cluttered garage are all sources of inspiration in the paintings of 2007 University of Central Missouri graduate Emma Ginsberg.

Springsteen booked to play St. Louis, Kansas City

Jun 24, 2008, 10:04 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Bruce Springsteen is booked to perform in St. Louis and Kansas City in late August.

'Art Race' across U.S. leads London film crew to UCM classroom

Jun 19, 2008, 1:16 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -– A film crew from London paid a visit to a University of Central Missouri art class this morning while following Los Angeles area artist Kenny Harris on a 40-day trek across the United States.

Mid-Missouri Artists Sedalia art show results

Jun 10, 2008, 12:44 PM

SEDALIA, Mo. -- Awards have been announced for the Sedalia Visual Arts Association SummerView 2008 art show which may be viewed in the Liberty Center, 111 West 5th Street, Sedalia, through June 27.

Artist Janice Lackey wins Best of Show at Clinton festival

Jul 6, 2008, 4:54 PM

CLINTON, Mo.--Warrensburg artist Janice Lackey was awarded Best of Show for her pastel entry, "Night Moves," at the 13th annual Ike Parker Memorial Fine Arts Show, held in conjunction with Old Glory Days events here July 3-5.

Poetry festival set for Montserrat Vineyards July 20

Jul 10, 2008, 10:38 AM

MONTSERRAT, Mo.--Final preparations are being made for the July 20 poetry festival here, according to event organizer Mark Pearce.

Seven writers are scheduled to present original works, representing Cass, Jackson, Johnson and Pettis counties. The Festival – And The Whole World Is Invited (However seating may be limited) – takes place Sunday afternoon at Montserrat Vineyards.

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