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Happy EasterThis was one of the few years when the

groundhog didn't see it's shadow. If this old traditionis correct, spring will be early this year. But as I writethis, one quick glance out my window reveals snow-plows scraping over ten inches of “early spring” off theroads.

There is an old saying that everyone talks aboutthe weather but nobody ever does anything about it.That is about to change. My husband seems to thinkthat poor groundhog still has a thing or two to learn. Sohe is planning to circulate a petition requiring the

groundhog to return for severalmore years of weather forecastingschool.

My niece has something a littlebit more drastic in mind. Sheplans to catch the first availableflight to Pennsylvania so she cando a little target practice on whatis quickly becoming a particularlyunpopular rodent.

I must be in a minoritybecause I am perfectly content tostay inside until good weather

returns. That doesn't mean I'm not thinking aboutspring. There is plenty to be done in preparation for thisvery busy time of year. Before long, we'll all be longingfor a couple of lazy days spent at home just like theones we spent during the snowstorm.

Even though March is the start of spring, I mustadmit I am looking forward to April. It is a great seasonof renewal and promise. The weather is neither too hotnor too cold and we have the added bonus of celebrat-ing our wedding anniversary. It makes a great excusefor a mini vacation.

We're not sure where we're going yet, but restassured, you will be able to read about it in futureissues. That is, unless we are still busy chasing thatsilly groundhog.

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Written by: Hoffman Lewis

Ready to be completely dazzled? There’s no needto purchase a pricey plane ticket to Europe, when somuch wonderful art is found right here in Missouri.

Feast your eyes on the expansive collection atDaum Museum of Contemporary Art. This gem of amuseum, located in Sedalia, houses works by someof modern art’s most important names. See sculp-tured glass pieces by Dale Chihuly, paintings frompop art icon Andy Warhol,and a wide variety of stylesand media by other artists.

Receive an education inbeauty when you visit theSaint Louis UniversityMuseum of Art. Located inmidtown St. Louis, this artmuseum boasts a wonderfulcollection, spanning time andthe globe. See modern worksby visionaries such as Richard

Serra andErnest Trova.Marvel at thegorgeousCollection ofAsianDecorative Art.Learn moreabout Jesuithistory, thanksto religiousartifacts dating

from the 13thcenturythrough the20th century.

Located onthe campusof theUniversity ofMissouri, inColumbia, the

Museum of Art andArchaeology contains aremarkable array of timelesspieces – some objects are morethan 7,000 years old. Theworks in this museum are col-lected from six continents.

When you visit the vibrantcity of Springfield, be sure tovisit the Springfield ArtMuseum. This superb culturalinstitution boasts more than

10,000 pieces of art. Spend a fascinating afternoonexploring the museum’s 12 galleries of fine art,where you can admire everything from paintings todrawings to sculptures.

In Cape Girardeau, the Rosemary Berkel andHarry L. Crisp II Museum wows visitors with avariety of interesting exhibits. At interactive kioskstitled Frontiers and Empires and The Land andWaters, in the museum’s Crossroads Gallery, learnabout the history of southeast Missouri.

Places to go:Art Museums

Daum Museum of Art -Sedalia

Rosemary Berkel and Harry l.Crisp II Museum - Cape Girardeau

Museum of Art and Archaeology.St. Louis

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An evening of bluegrass onMarch 30 will be featuring HaroldRowden & Friends; SummitGrass; and Jimmy Allison & TheOzark Rounders.

Harold Rowden has been a sta-ple in Bluegrass Music for manymany years. His family is incred-ibly talented and it shows on thisproject. The pickers and singersare: Harold Rowden, guitar &vocals, Kevin Rowden, guitar &vocals, Keith Rowden, banjo &vocals, Randy Rowden, man-dolin & vocals, Rhonda(Rowden) Slone, upright bass &vocals, Dwight Slone, dobro &

vocals, Travis Rowden, guitar.Their album, “Medals forMother” won the SPBGMAAlbum of the Year in 2007.

Summit Grass played their firstorganized event just a few shortweeks after their first practice.The name was coined after thecommunity of Holts Summitwhere everyone lived except forone who actually lived below thebridge in Jefferson City. WithDale Wilkes on banjo, VickiHutson on bass, and Ed Hutsonon guitar and mandolin, we wel-come you to our brand of blue-grass that promises to be filled

with fun, entertainment and sureto create a memory.

A Quilt raffle and cash prizeswill be available. Hamburgers,pulled-pork sandwiches andhomemade pies will be offeredfor purchase.

Presented at the Vienna HighSchool Gym, starting at 7 p.m.,.proceeds will benefit theHistorical Society of MariesCounty. The location is at 300 4thstreet.

Admission tickets are $8 peradult and younger than 13 will beadmitted free. For more informa-tion, call 573-301-9225

PPeeooppllee ttoo SSeeee::SSuummmmiitt GGrraassss

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As lovable as he is outrageous, Ralphie May isone of the most popular comedians in the country.Since his debut on season one of “Last ComicStanding,” audiences can’t get enough of the largerthan life comedian. Now, Ralphie proves he’s TOOBIG TO IGNORE with his record breaking 4th

Comedy Central Special and North American tour.Voted one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, Ralphiespreads his comedic wealth further than ever bytackling topics that will make you think and occa-sionally squirm. With no subject off limits, Ralphiedives in and reveals the hilarious quirks that infil-trate politics, race and even his family. Lovableenough to get away with anything, Ralphie contin-ues to capture the hearts of thousands on his soldout tours and promises to make you gleefullyuncomfortable.

For more information vist online at www.theblue-note.com. Upcoming entertainers below:

People to SeeAt the Blue Note

Ralphie MayRalphie MayThursday, March 27, 2013

Doors 6:00PM Show 7:00PM

$33-43 Tickets will be available at the door.

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Missouri is an agriculture-rich statewith diverse offerings for travelers toenjoy. Check out this collection offarms, farmers markets and wineries asyou explore the Show-Me State.

SHATTO MILK COMPANYShatto Milk Company is a small, family-owned

dairy farm. Visitors may look around and visit ourcountry store without reservations. Groups are wel-come. There is a blanket picnic area. Tours (90 min-utes) of the dairy, bottling facility and farm areoffered Tuesdays through Saturdays, year-round, byappointment. Tours: $5; younger than 3, free.

9406 N. Route 33, Osborn MO 64474, 816-930-3862Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-4

p.m.

VINEYARD ANDWINERY TOURS AT

JOWLER CREEKEver wonder how

grapes make their wayfrom the vine into wine?With this 45-minute tour

at Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery, you can seefor yourself. Learn about the process from plantingto harvesting, plus the vineyard's other sustainablefarming. From there, go straight onto the winery tolearn about the wine-making process. Space for toursis limited and pre-payment is required; reserve yourspot today by calling 816-858-5528. Tours offeredApril through September.

16905 Jowler Creek Road, Platte City MO 64079,816-858-5528

Hours: Visit Jowler Creek's website for the full tourschedule.

WHIRLWINDRANCH ALPACASLearn about alpacas

at this working farm.Walk through theinteractive fiber dis-play and shop in theon-site gift store. Anappointment isrequired. No pets arepermitted.

24649 Snowberry Drive, Lebanon MO 65536, 417-533-5280 Hours: By appointment only. Cont. Page10.

Things to Do: Go on an Agritourism Adventure

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RUTLEDGE-WILSON FARM PARKThe 207-acre farm park was created to provide

educational, as well as various recreationalresources, for the community. Amenities include ananimal barn, visitor's center, gift shop and milkingbarn.3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield MO , 417-837-5949 Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

WARRENSBURG FARMERS MARKETThe Warrensburg farmers market features fresh

vegetables, fruit, jams and jellies, crafts, bakedgoods, fresh eggs, beef, plants and flowers. Helddowntown, this market opens for season in Apriland generally ends in late September or earlyOctober.

135 E. North St., Warrensburg MO 64093, 660-429-3988

Hours: Sat., 7 a.m.-sellout; Wed., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

CITY MARKET - KANSAS CITY

City Market (at right) offersvisitors a variety of fresh pro-duce, meats, specialty groceries,flowers and gift items from near-by farms and around the world.City Market offers shoppers theopportunity to purchase heart-land goods direct from produc-ers, especially on the weekendduring the Midwest's largestFarmers' Market.

20 E. Fifth St., Kansas City MO64106, 816-842-1271 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8a.m.-3 p.m.

HEARTLAND DAIRIESLocated in rural northeast Missouri, amid corn

and soy beans, this 17,000-acre farm land is home tomore than 6,000 Holstein cows and 1,500 goats.They produce naturally fresh, creamy milk which ismade into cheese just down the road in HeartlandCreamery. Guided facility tours are available byappointment only (at least 24 hours in advance).Reservations are required for tours.

14014 255th St., LaBelle MO 63447, 660-213-4584. Hours: Call tomake an appointment:Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

LAZY L SAFARI PARKLazy L Safari Park is not your typical zoo. Visitors

are offered a completely self-guided experience asthey walk through the main barn, petting zoo, ani-mal nursery, and park grounds at their own pace.Open daily Memorial Day-Labor Day; open week-ends only April-May and September-October.Closed November-March. Group tours and privateparties are available daily, April-October, with reser-vations. 2763 County Road 618, Cape GirardeauMO 63701, 573-243-7862. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Noadmission after 6 p.m.)

Agritourism: Continued....

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by John McGreevey based on the book byLloyd C.Douglas

Directed byB e r n i eHouchens

T i m e :T h u r s d a yand Friday at7 : 3 0 p m ,Saturday matinee at 2:00pm

Location: Stained Glass Theater, 830E. High St.

Marcellus, a young Roman officer,has been exiled. In Jerusalem, itbecomes his duty to crucify aGalilean. Although he believes theman innocent, he obeys.

He also tosses dice for the sim-ple homespun robe which theGalilean wore. He wins butbecomes a desperately trou-bled man, restless andobsessed with thoughts ofthe Galilean and the perse-cuted Christians. Marcellusturns more and more to theGalilean but hesitates toaccept Him as divineuntil, in a final scene ofemotion and power, heaccepts death for himselfand his young wife ratherthan renounce his faith.

Contact Information: www.sgtmid-mo.org

Cost: $7 on Thursday, $8 on Friday &Saturday

Places : To Go

“The Robe” March 7-23

presents

Apr. 18thru

May 04

Thursday 7:30 pm $9 Friday 7:30 pm $9 Saturday 2:00 pm $9

Call 573-634-5313Email [email protected] www.sgtmidmo.org

For

Reservations:

Ticket Prices

and

Show Times

Much Ado About Everything

Mary and Martha, two matronly sisters who live together in a quaint, little

town, seem to get caught up in the busyness of life, and “everything”

of course, but not without much direction and fortitude from the town’s

ADVENTURE TOURThru March 29/FANTASTIC CAVERNS10 am & noon dailyAdmission: GROUPS ONLY, 20 MIN - 60 MAX PER

EVENT. - STUDENTS GRADES K-8 - $6.00 ADULTS$16.50, TEACHERS COMPLIMENTARY

The new 2012 Adventure tour is a 90-minute a -program that includes a fossil unit at the cave'sUnderground Classroom and all riding educationalcave tour.For more information, visit online atwww.fantasticcaverns.com or call 417 833-2010

FIND THE GOLDMarch 16/KNOB NOSTER - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Take your lucky hiking stick and follow the clues to

the pot of gold. During this self-paced program, youare given a starting clue that tells you where to go tofind another clue, then another, et cetera. To get tosome clues, you walk trails; for other clues, you maybe looking for bulletin boards in specific areas; and soon. When you find all seven clues, you are able tofind the pot of gold. Each participant receives a smallcommemorative prize.

To register, call the park office Monday throughFriday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The registration deadlineis March 13. Free admission. For more information,call 660-563-2463.

CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZAMarch 9/HANNIBAL - Held from Noon-8 p.m.

Enjoy a chocolate lover's dream come true.Something for everyone who enjoys sweet treats andhas an affinity for chocolate. Held downtown. Call573-221-2477 for more details.

BACKPACKING THE OZARK TRAILMarch 16-17/WINONA - Sat., 7 a.m.-Sun., 6 p.m.Discover the Missouri Ozarks during a program

geared toward the more adventurous. From the TwinPines Conservation Education Center, backpackingthe Ozark Trail on a two-day hike from Peck Ranch toPowder Mill on the Current River. Limit 20. Must be

ages 12 or older; ages 12-15must be accompanied bya parent or guardian.Please call for information and reservations. Phone:573-325-1381

MARCH MORPHO MANIA®Thru MARCH 31/ST. LOUIS - SOPHIA M. SACHS

BUTTERFLY HOUSE. Witness thousands of big,bright, blue morpho butterflies in free-flight insidethe 8,000-square-foot tropical conservatory. In addi-tion to the breathtaking sights inside the conservato-ry, there will be activities for children in the newlyrenovated Lopata Learning Lab including rainforest-themed crafts and a science station to view butterflyscales through a microscope. Hand-held camerasallowed. No tripods, monopods or external flashequipment allowed. Included with regular admis-sion. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.butterflyhouse.org, 636-530-0076.

EASTER BRUNCHMar. 31/COLUMBIA - 10 a.m. at Hilton Garden

Inn. Join us Easter Sunday March 31 for our spec-tacular Easter brunch buffet. Please call ahead toreserve your table. Phone: 573-814-5464

VENUS IN FUR Thru March 24/ST. LOUIS - At LORETTO-

HILTON CENTER AT WEBSTER UNIVERSITYThe story centers on Vanda who is determined to

land the lead in “Venus in Fur,” a new play based ona classic erotic novel. Her emotionally charged audi-tion for the playwright/director unexpectedlybecomes an electrifying and dangerous game of catand house that blurs the lines between fantasy andreality, seduction and power, love and sex.Performance times are Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.,Wednesday-Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 5:00p.m., For more information, visit www.repstl.org, orcall 314 -968-4925

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March Calendar of Events

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Easter Bunny CupcakesSource: adapted slightly from Betty Crocker

Ingredients:1 box Betty Crocker yellow cake mix1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable oil2 eggs

Pink food color2 containers Betty Crocker Whipped fluffy white

frosting5 large marshmallowsPink sugarCandy decorations and sprinkles, as desired

Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place paper liners

in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.

2. Mix cake mix, sour cream, milk, oil, and eggs onmedium speed for 30 seconds. Beat for 2 minutes onhigh.

3. Fill each liner 2/3 of the way full and bake for 15-17 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool.

4. Stir a few drops pink food color into 1 containerof frosting. Frost cupcakes with pink frosting.

5. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoonful white frosting oncenter of each cupcake. To make ears, cut each largemarshmallow crosswise into 5 pieces with kitchenscissors. Using scissors, cut through center of eachmarshmallow piece to within 1/4 inch of edge.Separate to look like bunny ears; press 1 side of cutedges into pink sugar, flattening slightly. Arrange oneach of the white frosting mounds as shown. Usecandy decorations and sprinkles to make eyes, noseand whiskers as shown. Store loosely covered.

Editor’s Note: Featured on the cover...

Directions for decorating flowers on cupcakes.1. Frost cupcakes with frosting.

2. Using kitchen scissors, cut each marshmallowcrosswise into 4 slices (5 petals total). Sprinkle sliceswith colored sugar. Arrange 5 slices on each cup-cakes in flower shape. Place jumbo sprinkle or gum-drop in the middle.

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