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PUBLISHER'S LETTER FIND YOUR FUEL In the 13 years I’ve been publisher of City Magazine, I cannot remember a more interesting issue about our community.

I think you would agree with me that the fastest growing movement or trend in Jefferson City in the past 10 years has been arts and culture.

Because of the number of so many creative souls and their dedication to their passions, we have a true presence of being a community of culture.

Every feature in the Arts and Entertainment Issue has a common foundation that stems from the love and passion of each individual’s artistry. In fact, our main feature, Buffalo Soul, about our local girl, Kasey Wilkerson Hodges, a 1996 JCHS graduate, lays it out for us. The writer, Heather Feeler, says: “I’m a firm believer that creativity rests in all of us, but sometimes it gets buried under the grueling pace of life. We juggle so many balls in the air, which is amazing to watch if you’re part of the circus, that we forget to fuel and feed the quiet soul of who we are — the writer, the musician, the painter, the crafter. We need a place to slow down and engage our inner artist.”

We are so lucky to have people in Jefferson City willing to feed our souls with their talents.

Read on page 79 how hard the Cultural Arts Commission of Jefferson City has been working to bring the beauty of sculptures and new monuments to our city and how, if you have an idea, they’re willing to provide grant money for your dream to come true. Peter Hofherr, a Jeffersonian and CEO of St. James Winery and Public House Brewing Company, has developed the perfect getaway for some refueling from the business of day-to-day life — read about it on page 90. Not only can you enjoy Missouri’s largest and most awarded winery, but there’s great food along with plenty of nature. St. James has spring-fed streams, trout hatcheries, gardens, restaurants, and live music. Take an hour drive and enjoy St. James!

For City readers who love our home tours, you will not be disappointed in Betsy and Rich AuBuchon’s home. It is a perfect example of having the passion for a project that in the end is going to give you a sense of accomplishment. Betsy was able to make this home a place where her family would be happy and comfortable but not lose her passion for her artistry and her talent for home design. You see both in every room.

We have also provided you a resource guide of all the theatres in Jefferson City and their calendars so you can make plans to support their hard work and dedication to keeping the arts alive in JCMO. Lastly, I would like to thank all our local artists and the work you’ve put into bringing us live music in the streets, at our parks, and, of course, in the prison, art fairs, theatre productions, symphony, the Cantorum, the cinema, our monuments, sculptures, and in our deep history!

Find your fuel!

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER’S LETTER WELCOME TO THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ISSUE! The fall and winter issues are typically our most highly anticipated because they tend to be the most engaging and soulful productions of the year — but the Arts and Entertainment issue is particularly special because it’s the first of its kind for City Magazine.

Thomas Wolfe said, “Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs.” While art is an individual means of expression, it’s also a source of beauty, communication, reflection, and pride for our city’s culture.

What does our culture say about us?

Through the lens of our talented photographer, Keith Borgmeyer, and creative team of designers and journalists, we’ve crafted a worthy portrait of local artisans, performers, personalities, and organizations that currently make up and encourage the thriving cultural tapestry of our capital city.

This edition showcases brilliant, mid-century architecture, eclectic interiors, city art, independent film, up-and-coming musicians, boutique fashion, noteworthy literature, and authentic food within the area. You’ll find everything from rustic, formal, high, and low . . . many of the characteristics I’ve been excited to incorporate since my return to the magazine!

Jefferson City’s culture scene is rapidly evolving: According to the U.S. Commerce Department, economic activity created by Missouri’s arts and cultural industries grew almost 13 percent in 2015 — faster than any other state (see page 52). This trend is intentional, lends character and authenticity to our area, and attracts new students, young professionals, families, and tourists.

Art grants us rare insight and pushes boundaries. It is the purest form of unregulated self-expression. Local business pioneers and visionaries such as Sam B. Cook recognized the value and importance of art and invested early on. The Warhol located on the top floor of the main bank on High Street is such a gift to our city . . . but we’ll cover that in the next installment. For now, let’s help carry that spirit foreword!

I hope this issue inspires you to reflect and appreciate the critical role that the arts play in our society. You’ll find where to admire, connect with, and celebrate it. Then, ultimately, you’ll find out how (and why) to support it.

Live colorfully. Live artfully!

From associate publisher, Rebecca Rademan:

WHO I’M FOLLOWING…

The founder of Encore Department Store, Encore Annie, has made a name for herself as a quirky shop owner with a flair for originality who often takes to social media to share her sharp cultural commentary. Topics range from her opinion on the faux pas hue of the new capitol building lights to the discovery of her daughter’s illicit music video productions. Encore yields gems and nostalgic inspiration for college students, interior designers, and veteran thrifters alike. One may find relatively low prices and an eclectic mix of antique and vintage furniture, art, and accessories.

If you plan to visit her establishment, consider going on a “Taco Tuesday,” when she hosts Rebel Taco, one of Jefferson City’s most celebrated food trucks, in the parking lot each week.

I also recommend having a look at Annie L. Schulte’s Facebook or Instagram, which features nostalgic and evocative storefront displays while sharing in the daily struggles and shenanigans of being a single mom and small business owner in a blighted yet up-and-coming historic neighborhood along with her three spirited daughters, Stella, Birdy, and Lucy, and their beloved dog, Frankie.

Yes, this could be a 1970s sitcom.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 19 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 21 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER’S NOTE 25 DATEBOOK 29 #JCITYMAG 119 ABOUT TOWN

AT HOME 31 HOME TOUR Betsy & Rich AuBuchon 40 DESIGN & INTERIOR Major Interiors 44 HIT LIST Witchy Essentials

AT WORK 47 TOWN TALK A Word from the Mayor 49 BUSINESS BRIEFS 52 CURRENTS 55 NEW & EMERGING BUSINESSES 57 BIZ SPOTLIGHT 59 FEATURE Rise and Shine 67 FEATURE

Buffalo Soul 74 PYSK Lucia Kincheloe 79 CITY CHARACTER Cultural Arts Commission

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AT EASE 103

AT EASE 86 ARTS Making a Scene 90 DESTINATIONS St. James, MO 95 HEALTH & WELLNESS

Relaxing Your Way to Better Health 98 MY HEALTH JOURNEY PART 4 103 GOURMET Theo's Midtown 110 FASHION Hello Belle 130 MEMORY LANE Jefferson City Magazine | 23

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September 2018 SEPTEMBER 8 Capital Chalk Art Fair

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Museum After Hours: “What’s this doing there?”: Archaeological Evidence of the St. Louis Barter Economy, Missouri State Museum, Missouri State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Free. For more info, contact the Missouri State Museum at dsp. state.museum@dnr.mo.gov or 573-751-2854.

Cole County Extension Fall Festival, Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Rd. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. $2 entry fee for 13 and older. Visit the Cole County Extension Facebook page for more info.

SEPTEMBER 6 – 15 Stained Glass Theatre presents “John His Story,” Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, 830 E. High St. Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinée at 2 p.m. Opening night tickets are $7, all other shows are $9. For more info and to reserve tickets, visit sgtmidmo.org.

SEPTEMBER 8 Red Dress River Run 5K/10K, North Jefferson City Pavilion, 927 Fourth St. 8 to 10 a.m. $20 includes race shirt and red tutu, $15 includes race shirt. Visit the American Heart Association – Missouri Facebook page for more info.

Guns & Hoses Sand Volleyball Game, Binder Park Sand Courts, 5840 Rainbow Dr. 5 p.m. warm-up, 5:15 p.m. match lasts until 8 p.m.

Lilly’s Cantina Food Truck will be present. $75 per team. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo.gov.

Jefferson City Labor Day Parade 2018, Downtown Jefferson City, beginning on High St. and Broadway. 9 to 11 a.m. Free. Visit visitjeffersoncity.com for more info.

Capital Chalk Art Fair, EllisPorter Riverside Park, 300 EllisPorter Dr. 12:30 p.m. Free. Visit capitalarts.org for more info.

SEPTEMBER 11 – DECEMBER 1 Exhibit: Thomas Hart Benton and the Navy, Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St. Tuesday through Saturday from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For more info, contact the Missouri State Museum at 573-751-2854.

SEPTEMBER 13 Girl’s Night Out at The Bridge, The Bridge, 619 E. Capitol Ave. 8 to 10 p.m. $20. Visit the The Bridge Facebook page for more info.

SEPTEMBER 14 Go Red for Women Luncheon, Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty St. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For tickets and more info, call Meghan Murphy at 573-289-6383.

SEPTEMBER 15 Third Annual Tunnels to Towers 5K Run & Walk, Governor’s Garden, 101 Jefferson St. 9 a.m.

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Capitol City Cinema in the Park After Dark: "E.T.," Ellis-Porter Riverside Amphitheater, 1425 Riverside Dr. Activities begin at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m. $5 for entry. For more info, contact Capitol City Cinema or Jefferson City Parks and Recreation.

SEPTEMBER 27 Thursday Night Live’s Soup Stock, corner of Madison and High Streets. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Visit the Thursday Night Live Facebook page for more info.

SEPTEMBER 28 – 29 Oktoberfest in Old Munichburg, West Dunklin, Broadway, and Washington Streets. Friday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Visit oldmunichburg.com for more info.

SEPTEMBER 16 Madison Street: A Walk through Time, Madison St. and State St. 1 to 4 p.m. For cost and more info, contact Terry Casey at marycasey@ morecordsearch.com

SEPTEMBER 22 Lincoln University’s Blue Tiger Fest, Downtown Jefferson City, 200

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October 2018

OCTOBER 7 Fall Porchfest JCMO

OCTOBER 3 Museum After Hours: Before Lewis & Clark — the Exploratory Efforts of Mackay and Evans, Missouri State Museum, Missouri State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Free. For more info, contact the Missouri State Museum at dsp.state.museum@dnr. mo.gov or 573-751-2854.

OCTOBER 4 JPA Homecoming Event, The Millbottom, 400 W. Main St. 7 to 10p.m. $15. Visit jaypridealive. com for more info.

p.m. Tickets are $75 to $150. Visit midmotix.com for tickets and more info.

Fall Porchfest JCMO, 500 to 700 block of Capitol Ave. 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the Porchfest JCMO Facebook page for more info.

OCTOBER 10 22nd Annual Wing Ding benefiting UCP Heartland, Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Rd. 6 to 8 p.m. Visit ucpheartland.org for more info.

OCTOBER 7 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Ellis-Porter Riverside Park, 1425 Riverside Dr. For information on how to donate and more, contact Mindy Hovis at 573-443-8665 or mhovis@alz.org or visit act.alz.org.

Charley Pride in Concert, Etta and Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St. 5 to 9

Steven Strauch Art Exhibit and Reception, Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visit mrrl.org for more info.

Poetry Night: The Voice Within Us, Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St. 7 to 8 p.m.

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Documentary Film Night, Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St. 7 to 8 p.m. Visit mrrl.org for more info.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Visit the Central Missouri Master Gardener Fall Festival Facebook page for info.

OCTOBER 11 – 13, 18 – 20, AND 25 – 27

Capitol City Cinema in the Park, After Dark: “Hocus Pocus,” Ellis-Porter Riverside Amphitheater, 1425 Riverside Dr. Activities begin at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m. $5. For more info, contact Capitol City Cinema.

Capital City Productions presents “Cabaret” dinner theater, Capital City Productions, 1200 Linden Dr. Dinner served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38. For more info, visit capitalcityproductions.org.

OCTOBER 18 – 27 Stained Glass Theatre presents “That’s a Princess . . . With a Pea!” Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, 830 E. High St. Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinée at 2 p.m. For more info and to reserve tickets, visit sgtmidmo.org.

OCTOBER 20 Fifth Annual River City Fall Festival, River City Gardens.

OCTOBER 25 Thursday Night Live’s Zombie Night Live, corner of Madison and High Streets. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Visit the Thursday Night Live Facebook page for more info.

OCTOBER 31 Art with HALO, Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more info, visit mrrl.org.

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“Sometimes I wish the previous homeowners had left an instruction manual,” says Betsy AuBuchon. While this may not seem like a plus when purchasing a new home, Betsy, her husband, Rich, and their four children see it as an adventure.

This gorgeous home (and inground pool) on a cliff overlooking the capitol was originally built in the early 1990s by Supreme Court Judge Elwood Thomas as a modest ranch. 20 years ago, two local physicians bought the property and spent about four years creating this unique home with an architect out of Atlanta and Turk’s Construction in Jefferson City.

About a year ago, Rich surprised Betsy by taking her to an open house for what would be their future home. Though the house was completely empty, the couple saw incredible potential in the artistic details throughout the home. They purchased the house and 15 of the 700 acres of land surrounding it.

This labyrinthine structure includes two floors with a multitude of rooms hidden by (mostly) sliding pocket doors. The main floor includes the kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, and the “staircase to nowhere.”

The cutouts on the staircase were designed by the previous homeowner. Because they were both doctors (and the husband was a spinal physician), the cutouts are meant to be reminiscent of the sacrum. These unique and intricate details extend to the pocket doors and removable panels separating the kitchen and dining rooms.

The only structural changes made by the AuBuchons were to make the staircases safer, by adding the stainless-steel bars, and a few small alterations to the kitchen, opening up and extending the space to function better for the family of six.

“They had a good sense of what is timeless,” says Betsy. From the birch wood to the subtle Eastern influences (such as the front panel of windows, outdoor lanterns, and curved walls), the home appears modern despite its age.

Downstairs, you’ll find the playrooms for the kids and Rich. Rich’s “man cave” is affectionately known as the “Booze, Bullets, and Birds Room,” named after three of Rich’s favorite things. The room was

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designed by the previous owner and was inspired by his alma mater, Yale University. Some of the bricks of the walls came from Yale, and one of the walls was built specifically to hold a window taken from a Yale building (the window was taken with the previous owners when they moved).

In both living rooms (upstairs and down), much of the room is dominated by built-in bookshelves and pieces of art collected by Betsy.

“I struggle to find art I like,” she says. “But once I do like it, I really like it. I just pick stuff up that I really like. Some of it may be new, some of it may be from Target, some of it may be vintage. I have this theory that if I buy it and I love it, I’ll find a spot for it.”

They’ve also sought to experiment with their new spaces. “The scale has been fun to play with,” Betsy says. “You really have to play around.

Like in the dining room — what do you do to fill up the volume of the ceiling? I ended up buying the three big fixtures. I laugh because I have to buy tchotchkes everywhere. The main goal has been to really warm up the place.”

One specific way Betsy has accomplished this is through her mixmatched furniture and collection of blue and white porcelain vases, adding another layer to the Eastern influences throughout the home.

“I started collecting pieces a few years ago,” says Betsy. “It’s a nice way to inexpensively have a collection of something that looks really cool together.”

Betsy has a keen eye for texture and depth, which is evident in her use of the bookshelves. While some of the shelves do, in fact, hold books (including a couple original copies of Gone with the Wind, Betsy’s absolute favorite) and other knick-knacks, others are covered by pieces of art.

This is a home that is full of surprises, some that even the AuBuchons are still discovering. From stone benches and a totem pole hidden in the gardens to artistic details on the doors throughout the home to a waterfall hidden by bamboo on the side of the pool, there’s always something new to discover.

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HOME TOUR Betsy combines items from her previous home and exciting finds that she loves from estate sales, HomeGoods, and more to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is also chic and artsy.

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HOME TOUR The custom-made panes from the previous homeowners combine form and function separating the kitchen and dining room for parties and adding to the Eastern influences throughout the home.

This man cave is called the “Booze, Bullets, and Birds Room," put together by Rich. The previous homeowner designed the room to mimic a building at Yale, his alma mater. Some of the bricks even came from Yale.

The gold metal table was found on the grounds of the home and refurbished by the family.

The art above is a combination of items "laying around" their previous home, from Studio Home in Columbia, and the shop At Home. The small framed sketches of women were done by Sabra Eagan.

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Betsy's "Nancy Drew" painting is the most contentious piece in the home. Betsy moves her around to Rich's chagrin. She came from an antique store in Kansas City.

The pink floral print found at Encore Department Store has a matching yellow piece in the AuBuchons’ living room. These paintings were done by the executive chef of Balaban’s Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar, D. Scott Phillips, who learned to paint in prison.

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The stone, structure, and interestingly paned windows all emphasize the Eastern influences of the home. The outdoor area is reminiscent of a Zen garden, adding a tranquil area overlooking the capitol building.

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Like the designs in the staircase, the tree-like details on the front door are inspired by the sacrum of the human body — one of the previous homeowners was a spine specialist.

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A W O R D F R O M T H E M AYO R

Carrie Tergin Every Picture Tells A Story

THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT theme of this City Magazine issue had me intrigued and excited as soon as I heard about it — so much so that my first impulse was to immediately grab my paint brushes and get creative. Instead, I put a pen to paper for creative writing rather than watercolor!

The magazine itself is a work of art, showcasing stunning photography that makes you want to explore all the sights and sounds that Jefferson City has to offer. That’s what I love about art — it’s broad. Art is in everything.

Art surrounds us. Sometimes we notice it, other times it flawlessly becomes part of us without us even realizing it.

One of my favorite pieces of art is the Missouri State Capitol. From every bit of its stately architecture to the walls inside and every ornate detail, it always blows me away.

I’m constantly amazed each time I walk through the hallways and find myself taking photos of every beautiful angle.

There is so much for our mind and eye to explore in the Capitol and beyond. Soon, the walkway bridge from the Capitol to the riverfront will bring even more inspiration!

Art is my passion. If I could choose my dream occupation, it would be to play with paint.

Happiness is a constant mix of paint and colors, and I always have the desire to capture our beautiful city on paper — or, in the case of my personal style, in acrylic on canvas. My favorite painting I've done currently hangs in the Capitol building, and the story is even better than the painting!

Our giving community steps up for many causes, and we all give of ourselves. I’m often asked to donate a painting or photograph to

charity auctions, and over a decade ago, I was inspired to capture Jefferson City’s 4th of July Celebration and donate my work to the Downtown Association fundraiser to keep our downtown vibrant. At the time, generous car dealership owner Mike Kehoe was the highest bidder, but nothing goes high without two people volleying back and forth at a live auction to keep up the excitement and dollars! In this case, Kehoe’s sparring partner was then Senator Carl Vogel. No surprise there. He was always supporting Jefferson City.

Mike Kehoe “won” my painting, and it only made sense: They were the Kehoe fireworks, after all. Kehoe loaned the Capitol Fireworks painting to Senator Vogel to display in Carl’s Capitol office years before Kehoe himself gave political office a thought. Then, after the late, great Carl Vogel’s senate term had ended, the office became that of Senator Kehoe’s, and the painting proudly remained there.

Now, in its latest transition, the painting has followed Mike Kehoe to the office of the lieutenant governor! I could have never dreamed that paint on that canvas — that art — could have such a special story. It starts with creative inspiration, capturing the dynamic #JCMO fireworks, and thanks to the generosity of our great community members like Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, the story continues to grow. As an artist, it is certainly the highest honor, and as a mayor, it’s inspiring to tell that story, to remember those like Carl who worked hard for our state, and to see people continue to give so selflessly to our city.

We all have a talent and a passion. The key is to be motivated to use it for good and to give back to our community. You might be the artist or the one who appreciates the art, but there would be no art without both! #ART #MayorArtist Jefferson City Magazine | 47

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HEATHER BEAULIEU joined JCPS as principal at West Elementary. Dr. Beaulieu provides 16 years of teaching experience, two years as an administrative intern (in the North Kansas City and St. Joseph area), and three years as an elementary principal. Dr. Beaulieu replaces Ms. Brandi Fatherly, who is transferring to North Elementary, following the retirement of longtime principal, Ms. Barb Martin.

BRANDI FATHERLEY joins North elementary as their new principal. Fatherly joined JCPS in 2011 as the principal of West Elementary. She has 20 years of experience in education, including 12 years as an elementary principal.

DEANNE FISHER transitioned from Jefferson City Academic Center to become principal at Lewis and Clark Middle School. Fisher provides 21 years of experience in education.

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ROBERT NDESSOKIA is the new activities director for Capital City High School. is a proud graduate of Jefferson City High School and was a member of the 1997 Jays State Football team. Ndessokia currently serves as an assistant activities director for JCPS. CHAD RIZNER has been hired as the Jefferson City High School activities director. Mr. Rizner has been in education 22 years, all but one in Jefferson City. He will join Ehren Earleywine, activities director for JCPS, and Robert Ndessokia, activities director for Capital City High School, to help lead activities programs in the district.

SARAH WILDING, has been appointed as the principal at Southwest Early Childhood Center. Mrs. Wilding is replacing Ms. Nicole Langston, who will be joining the educational team in Columbia Public Schools.

Jefferson City Public Schools as promoted KYLE LASLEY to head baseball coach for Jefferson City High School. Lasley has been a physical education teacher at Jefferson City High School for five years, and he has

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Capital Region Physicians is pleased to welcome DAYNA PATTERSON to Capital Region Physicians Urgent Care. Patterson received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Lincoln University and her Master of Science in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Walden University, in Minneapolis.

BRITTANY BAINES joined Capital Region's Corporate and Community Health department as the new Health Engagement Coordinator. Baines, a former Division I student–athlete for MU, is active in the community and volunteers with a variety of local nonprofits.

CHRISTY SCHEPPERS EBRIGHT has joined the team at Outbound Physical Therapy & Rehab as a physical therapist. She returns to her hometown from Michigan with five years of clinical experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. Ebright received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from the State University of New York at Buffalo, followed by her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from MU.

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2018 Dine United United Way of Central Missouri’s Dine United campaign starts September 1 and continues through the end of October! Each fall, United Way has a fundraising campaign to support its 28 partner agencies, programs, and initiatives to help the hungry, the homeless, and the hopeless in our community. Dine United is an initiative to involve local restaurants and community members with this year’s sports-themed campaign. No donations necessary. Just show up, dine, and let them know that you appreciate their participation in the United Way Community Campaign!

Step up to the plate and Dine United at any of these fine restaurants: Bandana’s BBQ, Colton’s Steak House & Grill, Culver’s, Domenico’s Italian Restaurant, J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub, LongHorn Steakhouse, Madison’s Café, McDonald’s, Nick’s Family Restaurant, Oscar’s Classic Diner, Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, Panera Bread, Prison Brews, The Grand Café, Spectators Sports Bar & Grill, Sub Shop, and West Main Pizza.

Local Artist Cracks Billboard Charts Marco Patterson, a.k.a. BlackGrits, made history this summer by becoming the first independent hip-hop artist in Mid-Missouri to break onto the prestigious Billboard music charts. His new album, Paradox 88, came in at number three on the Heatseekers chart for new music. Paradox 88 is one of five albums he plans to release.

“By hitting the Billboard charts, I’m able to show other artists in the local area and in small towns that we all have the ability to achieve goals bigger than ourselves,” says Patterson. “This should be able to motivate everyone working on making some strides in this music game. My success and hitting the Billboard isn’t only for me, it’s for everyone

2018 Battle of the Brews Held on June 8, Leadership Jefferson City’s Battle of the Brews raised nearly $25,000 benefiting Rape & Abuse Crisis Service, Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Leadership Jefferson City is a program hosted by the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders and develop their potential for community leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, realities, and challenges of the community. The topics of the 11 sessions included team building retreats about the history of Jefferson City, arts and recreation, diversity, education, health and wellness, industry, local government, media, state government, technology, and volunteerism.

who is striving to be better musically.”

Foundation Gala The JCPS Foundation Gala will be held on September 25 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel with the theme “Dare to Dream.” Hall of Leaders inductees include: Outstanding Volunteer, Brenda Hatfield and Uma Natarajan; Foundation Legacy Donor, the John A. Morris Family; Outstanding Retired Educators, Jerry Hoover and Joyce Kaiser (posthumously); and Distinguished Alumni, Stephanie Johnson.

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Missouri Arts The arts are growing in MO, says a recent article. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, economic activity created by Missouri’s arts and cultural industries grew almost 13 percent in 2015 — faster than any other state.

This added $11.1 billion (or 3.8 percent of the state’s GDP). This puts us in the middle of statewide rankings, with the highest being D.C., at 8.4 percent of GDP, and the lowest being DE, with 1.3 percent. Also, arts and cultural industries employed 93,704 Missourians with payrolls totaling $5 billion.

Children’s Walk-In Clinic JCMG announced the launch of a fourth Express Care location, this one serving only pediatric patients. Pediatric Express Care of JCMG officially opened on July 2 and now sees patients ages 0 to 18 on a walk-in basis. The new clinic is located in the existing JCMG Pediatrics clinic on the second floor of the JCMG Women and Children’s Center. Pediatric Express Care is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Patients do not have to be established with JCMG or JCMG Pediatrics; anyone may bring their child in to be seen. All Express Care of JCMG locations, including Pediatric Express Care, treat a wide variety of non-emergency health concerns like sore throats, minor cuts or burns, strains or sprains, earaches, minor fevers, and the flu.

Grand Ole Opry Jefferson City High School and MU alumna Sally Williams is the new general manager of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and senior vice president of the Opry’s new division of programming and artist relations.

This promotion happened as part of the Opry’s strategic realignment, offering more synergistic opportunities to artists. Williams is now responsible for the Opry’s roster and weekly lineups as well as concerts and events at the Ryman, the Opry House, and three new venues: New York’s Opry City Stage; Ole Red in Tishomingo, Oklahoma; and Ole Red in Nashville.

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BLUTACO John Fernandez, owner of High Voltage Arcade and the Capital Mall Pretzelmaker and Marble Slab Creamery franchises, added another franchise to the mall. BluTaco, created by Holts Summit-based PFS Brands, serves southwestern-style food.

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FRONT PORCH BOUTIQUE Lisa Stubblefield opened Front Porch Boutique with a traveling pink trailer selling unique clothing and accessories.

Her second storefront is now open on Missouri Boulevard.

2208 Missouri Blvd.

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GREEN LEAF CAFÉ Opened in early July by Brandy and Dave Rodriguez, Green Leaf Cafe serves breakfast and lunch with Three Story Coffee, as well as local craft beer, wine, and other specialty drinks; smoothies; and fresh juices. The café is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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THE GREEN BUTTON A tailoring and alterations shop opened in June. Anne Dulle, owner and proprietor, offers clothing alterations, tailoring, and repairs, specializing in suits, knits, denim, and more. The Green Button also sells unique gifts.

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LA CHICA LOCA Amanda Jensen wants to bring Coloradostyle breakfast burritos to you! With 24-hour notice, the “burrito lady” will be at your door between 7:30 and 9 a.m. Monday through Friday with a homemade breakfast burrito.

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JACK FLASH Fairgrounds Road has a new convenience store complete with gas pumps, Champs Chicken, Liquore Cabinet, car wash (Jack Splash), and Pizza Hut (coming soon).

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Opened in 2003, New Skinsations was the first to bring laser hair removal to the area and prides itself on being the longest running medspa in Jefferson City.

New Skinsations offers a wide array of services including microblading, total skin renewal, professional facial treatments, and spa services. New Skinsations also has skin and nail care and cosmetic collections to help you maintain and build on their care at home.

These collections include SkinCeuticals, Venus Skin, Vivant, Jane Iredale, Blinc, and Revitalash.

In its 26th year in business, Vandelicht Jewelry is a “full-service jewelry store for every stage of your life.” Whether you’re getting engaged, selling estate jewelry, or need repairs, Vandelicht’s can help.

Vandelicht’s staff is very knowledgeable in all things jewelry and includes a Graduate Gemologist Appraiser, a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, and a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers to ensure your jewelry is in good hands.

Quality customer service will always be experienced at Vandelicht’s jewelry.

Not only do they have the knowledge and experience, they strive to have the newest technologies and techniques to provide unique and superior hand-crafted pieces and custom pieces as well as repairs.

On owning a business in Jefferson City, owner Todd Vandelicht says, “Jefferson City has a small-town feel but with a lot of opportunities everywhere.”

The Village Art Studio offers unique art classes from four local artists: Andrea Cleeton, Ann DeRosier, Charlotte Middleton, and Cindy Schnieders. The studio offers a multitude of classes.

Cleeton is a member of the neighboring Art Bazaar, a local artists’ co-op, and specializes in fused glass.

DeRosier has a master’s in art education and specializes in clay manipulation.

Middleton also holds her master’s in art education and specializes in mixedmedia collage, mosaics, and children’s art. Schnieders has her master’s from MU and specializes in acrylic painting.

Address: 3702 W. Truman Blvd. Ste. 209 Phone: 573-635-4884 Website: vandelichtjewelry.com Social: Facebook.com/Vandelichtjewelry

Address: 1507 E. McCarty Phone: 573-230-1414 Website: thevillageartstudio.com Social: Facebook.com/thevillageartstudio

"Our team truly takes pride in enhancing lives and delivering results that exceed expectations,” says Danielle Webber, the office manager at New Skinsations. “We're proud to be Jefferson City's longest running medspa. We appreciate every opportunity to exercise our passion for professional skin care, to educate, and to build relationships with our clients."

Address: 751 W. Stadium Blvd.

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“Our art studio is a happy place where anyone can come to create, express themselves, explore, and have fun through a variety of media,” says Schnieders. “Jefferson City is confident in our teaching skills and the quality experience we offer every time someone walks through our doors.”.

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Classical Pianist and Student

Tanner Henley As a seventh grader, Tanner Henley really envied the talents of his friends: It seemed the majority of them could sing or play a musical instrument. At the time, the only musical instrument in his family was his grandmother's out-of-tune spinet piano, which she played with ease.

“I informed my grandmother of my interest in taking up piano, and she began to teach me the basics — posture, which keys are which, how to read sheet music,” Henley says.

“Within a few months, I had already exceeded my grandmother in technical ability and was practically teaching myself out of the old course books she owned.”

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a daily practice routine, with which he honed technical skills by practicing scales and arpeggios and by playing works by Czerny and Clementi, pieces that are “good at helping you play fast, effortlessly, and sensitively all at the same time.”

This past April, Henley, 18, performed with the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra, his prize for winning the 2018 Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto Competition. Henley was the first Jefferson City resident and first high school student to win the competition, which was open to all Missouri piano students at the high school or college level. The honor tops a long list of accolades Henley has earned from competitions throughout the state.

“When I learned about composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven in my primary

education, I never thought I would be able to play their music,” Henley says. “For all I knew, you had to have a gift from God or some innate talent in order to achieve that level of playing. However, with some diligent practice and eagerness to develop musically, I’m now learning and performing the repertoire of these prolific composers constantly. I've performed throughout Missouri and even Arkansas, whether it’s for concerts, competitions, church services, weddings, or funerals. Being able to comfortably share my passion for piano with so many people has been my greatest musical achievement.”

Now a first-year student at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Henley is studying music and international studies with an emphasis on Chinese language. Once he settles into college, he says he might find a

RISE & SHINE

Kate Beshuk When Kate Beshuk lets her mind wander, she dreams of opening a coffee shop. But not just any coffee shop — a coffee shop where people would come for a great cup of coffee but also to shop for woodworking products. In her mind, the shop would also be a great venue for playing, and listening to, music from aspiring musicians.

“If I could have everything perfect: I love music, I love coffee, and I love things that are hands-on and labor intensive,” says Beshuk.

A graduate of Lighthouse Preparatory Academy, Beshuk, 19, has been spending her days living the things she truly loves. This past year, she fueled her love of coffee by working at Three Story Coffee before leaving Missouri for a summer on the border of Wyoming and Colorado, where she worked

job on campus or begin offering piano lessons to college students so he can share his passion for music with others.

“What I love about piano music is its ability to express what words sometimes fail to communicate,” Henley says. “Better yet, I have two hands to work with, which enables me to bring out all sorts of different harmonies and melodies simultaneously. It’s almost as if I have access to an entire orchestra on the keyboard.”

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RISE & SHINE in guest services at the Laramie River Ranch. While guests vacationed at the dude ranch, Beshuk interacted with them in the most natural way she knows — through music.

While piano lessons in first grade gave her a basic knowledge of music, Beshuk is a completely self-taught guitar player. Inspired by the acoustic sounds of James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Lake Street Dive, Beshuk favors the simplicity of a voice and a guitar.

“I started playing in seventh grade when I picked up a guitar and started to learn it,” she says. “I looked up three chords online, then I started practicing those and picked up on more. With this instrument, there is always more to learn. There are always more ways to advance in it.”

Now that she’s back in Jefferson City, she’s teaching guitar lessons, working as a woodworking apprentice, and honing her skills as a performer and songwriter. In addition to writing original music, she says she likes the challenge of taking a pop song and transforming it to an acoustic sound.

“I’m trying to get at least 12 songs written, and then I have a studio session set up for recording,” Beshuk says. “I want to write one knockout song out of the 12 and record it. I haven’t mastered songwriting yet, but it’s something I’m practicing.”

"If I could have everything perfect: I love music, I love coffee, and I love things that are hands-on and labor intensive."

Now that she’s back in town, Beshuk plans to return to the stage at some of her favorite local venues, The Mission and West Main Pizza among them.

She's also a frequent guest at 1837 Bar and other venues in Hermann.

While she's chosen to make woodworking a big focus, Beshuk says music will always be a big part of her life.

“Part of me thinks I could pursue music by itself, but I haven’t gotten to that point to decide,” she says. “It’s not something I'm going to stop doing.

I love playing guitar and being able to sing. It’s something I can share with other people and something I can have for myself.”

Want to hear more from our musicians?

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Xavier Jordan When Xavier Jordan first picked up the saxophone in fourth grade, he struggled to play.

But what he lacked in skill, he made up in grit, determination, and will.

“I can remember hearing John Coltrane for the first time,” Jordan says. “I just knew I had to play the sax. The energy in his playing inspired me.”

Today, at 24 years old, Jordan continues to grow his musical skills by taking lessons and practicing whenever he can. Some days, he takes over a break room at the secretary of state’s office, where he works in records management, so he can practice learning a variety of new music to play during gigs around town.

“I’ve never been so inspired by anything like I am with music,” Jordan says. “Music gives me that special feeling, and I always try to work my hardest to someday inspire other children like the players before me have inspired me.”

So far, his 18-month-old daughter, Isabella, is one of his biggest fans. According to Jordan, she already aspires to be just like dad.

“She likes to walk around the house pretending she’s playing the saxophone by humming,” Jordan says. “It makes my day.”

A business student at Lincoln University, Jordan works at both the secretary of state’s office and Walmart throughout the school year while also performing regularly with the Lincoln Jazz Band and the Bobby Showers Band. He’s also working to start another jazz quartet while regularly performing at local

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hot spots The Mission, Gumbo Bottoms, and West Main Pizza.

His young career has already been decorated by highlights like a lesson with jazz great Branford Marsalis and playing with Jennifer Holliday, from “Dreamgirls,” and Dontae Winslow, who plays with Justin Timberlake’s band. He’s also become a viral sensation.

“The video that went viral was my cover of Khalid’s ‘Young Dumb & Broke,’” Jordan says.

“It got 72.5 thousand views. My inspiration for this was from my middle school years. In middle school, I sometimes would write songs for our marching band to play, and I loved harmonies. I put harmonies all over it to add my own flavor.”

Over the past few months, Jordan says he’s been finding his own sound and working on original music, and within the next year, he expects to release a collection of those songs.

The multi-talented Jordan has also dabbled in videography. He works with Jay Pelzer of Tag Production Studio to shoot commercials, and he was recently listed in the credits of “Darkness Reigns,” a horror film, as a camera operator assistant.

“I spend as much time as I can learning new things, even if it’s watching a tutorial on a 15-minute break,” Jordan says.

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Buffalo Soul Kasey Hodges' new Nashville bed-and-breakfast brings a little piece of Jefferson City to the heart of music row.

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’m a firm believer that creativity rests in all of us, but sometimes it gets buried under the grueling pace of life.

We juggle so many balls in the air, which is amazing to watch if you’re part of the circus, that we forget to

fuel and feed the quiet soul of who we are: the writer, the musician, the painter, the crafter. We need a place to slow down and engage our inner artist.

In the heart of Music Row in Nashville, there is a

little piece of Jefferson City working hard to make that a reality for people. Kasey Hodges, who grew up in Jefferson City and still visits family here often; her

basement with a demo studio. It also has a unique guitar-shaped patio right outside to extend that creativity out in nature.

While the Hodges prep everything for their guests, including a stocked fridge and local beer on tap, they also provide a unique musical experience, including a chance to hear local artists play a writer’s round right at the house. It’s this inside track to the heart of the Nashville music scene, and the pure joy of creating great music, that makes Buffalo Soul a one-of-a-kind experience.

“Our goal was to create a retreat right in the heart

husband, JT; and their business partner and friend,

of Nashville, a space that is creative and comfortable,

Todd Baldree, have recently opened a new short-term

where you have the option of experiencing a

rental home with a musical experience in downtown

performance from real Nashville singer-songwriters in

Nashville. Buffalo Soul, a 1927 historic Tudor near

a unique and luxurious home. It’s what we like to call

Belmont University, is a musical enthusiast’s dream

‘your roam away from home,’” says Kasey.

come true. The four-bedroom home can accommodate 12 to 14 people and includes two writer rooms in the

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around a lot of musical artists, and there’s such a soul that comes with that experience.”

When it comes to music, JT is no stranger to the business. Growing up in Texas, his family owned a recording studio called Buffalo Sound, where his dad worked with many artists over the years. Even though his dad encouraged him to not study music, JT went to LA after college to do music and acting, which is where he got his first recording contract.

It’s also where he met Kasey, who was using her creative talents first in television and then for Gibson Guitars in Beverly Hills. A few years later, they made the move to Nashville together for JT to pursue his dreams of songwriting and touring as a country artist. It’s been a dream that has paid off, but the Hodges wanted to dream even bigger.

As the music industry changes, technology has allowed people to consume music at a fast rate. It’s also depreciated the art, Kasey notes.

Many artists don’t make it to big stages and bright-light shows anymore, but they still have an incredible story and talent to share. It’s that

storytelling, plus the pure love of music, that launched Buffalo Soul from dream to reality.

“When you come here, you will see artists valued, and that gets put back into the music,” says Kasey. “It’s about real artists sharing their story with the people who visit this town in hopes they find a renewed appreciation of modern music.”

That appreciation is noted in every nook and cranny at Buffalo Soul, including in the repurposed table nestled in the house that once was JT’s dad’s large music studio sign in Texas. It’s a reminder that music is always a part of everything they do.

“Buffalo Soul is named after my dad’s studio,” notes JT. “But it also refers to the musical soul of my father, the soul of music, and that Kasey and I are soulmates. We are in this together.”

While JT and Kasey make all the details shine at Buffalo Soul, you won’t find them bunking in the room next to you. The Hodges and their two young daughters, Charlee Joy and Delta, live about 25 miles

outside of Nashville in the village of Leipers Fork. Leipers Fork is a community of 600 people, including many artists and creative spirits, where the Hodges have found a place to slow their pace and cultivate their creativity through nature. This sacred space for them will also become a new creative retreat with a late 2019 opening. The country retreat will have a musical foundation with hopes of attracting everyone from creatives to souls that just need to be recharged.

“We live in a world that moves so fast. The idea about bringing it back to a slower pace is what the new Leipers Fork property will be all about,” says Kasey. “I live it every day with my kids running barefoot and playing with their pig. People are really seeking places like this to slow down and be.”

The sister property to Buffalo Soul will be able to accommodate up to 30 rooms with acres of land surrounding them, but it will still have the same creative spirit that the Hodges are well-known for.

You can soak up the fresh air by yourself or spend some quality time with other like-minded travelers. It's this distinct vision, plus the desire to bring people together, that makes Buffalo Soul, both in Nashville and eventually in Leipers Fork, a must-experience destination. It’s one they hope their friends and family in Jefferson City will come out to see.

“As a consumer of experiential travel and a music fan myself, I wanted Buffalo Soul to be a peak inside what makes this town Music City,” notes Baldree. “Buffalo Soul is a high end, unique in-town retreat, and an incredible spot for travelers coming from Jefferson City who want to experience the real Nashville.”

For more information on the Buffalo Soul story, or to book your stay in this musical B&B, visit www.buffalosoul.com. You can also keep up with Buffalo Soul on Instagram at @buffalo_soul.

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THE OOLA DREAM TOUR In April 2017, Kasey happened upon a vintage 1970 VW Surf Bus sponsored by Oola, a lifestyle website, on its Oola Dream Tour. The purpose of the bus is to help inspire people to follow their dreams by writing that dream on a sticker and placing it on the side of the bus. The Oola guys have a goal of collecting one million dreams and guiding people toward finding balance and growth with the Seven Fs of Oola: fitness, finance, family, field, faith, friends, and fun.

Kasey’s dream was to create an overnight musical experience that fuels the soul. Shortly after her Dream Bus experience, Kasey, JT, and Todd created Buffalo Soul and the experience that comes with it.

The Oola guys are finishing up their 2018 Dream Tour and stopped in Nashville and Buffalo Soul one year after Kasey placed her OOLA sticker on the bus.

Check out the video on Oola Life’s Facebook.

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PERSON YOU SHOULD KNOW

Lucia Kincheloe President, Jefferson City Arts Foundation

photos by K E I T H B ORG M EY E R EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s in public administration.

FAVORITE VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ACTIVITY: The occasional acting role at one of our awesome community theaters.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Presently, I’m the president of the Jefferson City Arts Foundation, formerly known as the Cultural Arts Foundation. In the past, I’ve been the executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Missouri, the MO Coalition to Alternatives to Imprisonment, the Governor’s Crime Commission, and the Attorney General’s Council on Crime Prevention. I’ve also owned Penney Lane, a franchised personal development school for JC Penney stores. I was also a founding board member of Capitol City Cinema and chairperson for Capital Arts.

A FAVORITE RECENT PROJECT: Planning for the first free splash park in Jeff City.

WHY I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT I DO: I can’t think of any more rewarding way to spend my time than making our city a more interesting place to live. (Added perk: I get to do it with like-minded, stimulating people!)

IF I WEREN’T DOING THIS FOR A LIVING, I WOULD: I would love to be a working standup comic or President of The United States — could be one and the same, huh?

WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WHAT I DO: If there’s a chance of overdoing something, I will.

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PERSON YOU SHOULD KNOW will be hitting the road with “Whim Manor,” a 1979 Tag-a-Long “Canned Ham” camper we just finished restoring.

the best opportunity to grow into the healthiest of people.

HOW I WOULD LIKE TO IMPACT THE JEFFERSON CITY COMMUNITY: Make my Girl Scout leader proud. She told us to leave a place better than you found it — that includes the bathroom!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PETS: Three dogs — Ludacris (also known as Luda), from my son, is part Clifford and part Brian Griffin; Pearl, from my mom; and La Te Da, from the angry puppy gods. They require three kinds of food and six medications. One is a snorer, one is the size of a small pony, and the other is missing three teeth and her tongue hangs out. All, unluckily, missed their chances to be rescued by the likes of Miranda Lambert or George Clooney (see the newspaper’s Parade magazine on stars who rescue). Our apologies...

WHAT I DO FOR FUN: Sing while watering flowers, daydream with friends, write unpublishable children’s books, and, of course, avoid exercising.

FAMILY: Two children, a son-in-law, a husband, a brother, a mother, and three dogs that rule my life.

FAVORITE PLACE IN JEFFERSON CITY: Sitting in my backyard with Duncan, my husband, with a really good glass of wine.

ACCOMPLISHMENT I’M MOST PROUD OF: Becoming friends with my adult children (I think).

MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THAT I: Make unsellable clay objects, or that my only friends for the first six years of my life were pigs, or that my husband and I introduced McGruff the Crime Dog to Missouri, or that I spent three months in a federal prison (for non-incarcerated reasons) when I was 21, or that I co-wrote a resolution that was passed at the 1980 United Nations International Symposium on Criminal Justice in Caracas, Venezuela — it guaranteed equal treatment for incarcerated females throughout the world (not sure that’s really worked out yet).

LAST BOOK YOU READ: “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr FAVORITE TV SHOW: Bewitched.

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Canned smoked oysters with Ritz crackers.

IDEAL VACATION: Waves, warmth, wine, and wilderness.

SOURCES OF INSPIRATION: Capital City Christian Church and people who love children just as they are. This gives them

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CURRENT “LOOK”: I’m building on 2017’s look — layered black, French-looking clothes and red lipstick (didn’t happen). 2018’s look adds white with an emphasis on “keeping the mystery alive.” That includes hidden knees and upper arms covered to the elbow.

A toned-down, Kim Kardashian-like nude lip will be integrated.

FAVORITE APP: Not sure if that means appetizer. If so — edamame dip with no dairy and lots of lime. If it means app like one you download on a smart device, well, no brainer: the “Portals of History” app we kids on the JC Arts Foundation are creating for a narrated, citywide walking tour of Jefferson City. It will be an app for smart devices that will allow Jefferson City’s deep history to be experienced through an artistic approach or maybe . . . dots?

WHO IS YOUR DESIGN INSPIRATION? For interior design, it’s Kelly Wearstler for her fabric and wallpaper and Brian J. McCarthy for his luscious design aesthetic. For architectural design, it’s Zaha Hadid, the first woman to win

the Pritzker Prize. (Google her work — it’s so, so mindblowing.) For fashion design, it’s Coco Chanel, who once said, “You live but once; you might as well be amusing.” For landscape design, it’s James Corner’s High Line, in New York, which is built on a mile-long stretch of elevated rail line that had lain derelict for years. That project was hugely ambitious, but what really gets me going is how he approached a piece of disused land in a way no one else would think of. It features so many of the things I like in gardens, too, including the element of surprise.

WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS OF THE MOMENT? Genevieve Gaignard, a selfphotographer, captures her own many alter egos while using contemporary themes as backdrops. It’s fascinating. Rob Gonsalves is a watercolorist who does magic realism at its best. Paul Smith creates on–off sculptures that are simple, telling, amusing and beautiful. His naïve style of folk art has an ocean of wisdom lying beneath its deceptive simplicity.

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he sculptures at several city roundabouts.

The arch at the Greenway trailhead off East McCarty. The historical mural across from the courthouse on High Street. Each of these art projects have come to life thanks to the partnership between talented artists, the City of Jefferson, and its Cultural Arts Commission.

Jefferson City created an ad-hoc cultural arts committee in 2008. By 2009, an ordinance was signed to create the Cultural Arts Commission.

“This group strives to foster an appreciation of the arts in Jefferson City and provides funding for worthy projects like sculptures and performing arts,” says Amy Schroeder, community relations manager for Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry, which oversees the commission.

The City of Jefferson bequeathed the Cultural Arts Commission to the parks department in 2016 with encouragement from department director Todd Spalding. “Todd saw an opportunity to create value and inspire a sense of community by providing JC parks’ staff and land resources to this group’s work,” says Schroeder.

GRANTS UP FOR GRABS The city budgets money each year from the general fund to support public art projects.

The Cultural Arts Commission uses those funds to support their mini grant program, an application process where local arts groups request $500 to $1,000 to support their work or a specific project or event.

To further the city’s commitment

“We’re lucky our city sets aside funds every year specifically for this purpose,” says Cultural Arts Commission Chair Katy Lacy. “It’s the Commission’s job to make sure those funds impact our community in a meaningful way.”

One of the groups that has benefited from those mini grants is the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra. Thanks to these funds from the Cultural Arts Commission, SPO leaders can compensate their participating musicians with a nominal stipend. The funds also allow SPO to make some of their dreams, like collaborating with Dancer’s Alley to host their first-ever performance of “The Nutcracker” with a live orchestra in December 2017, a reality.

Gary Sanders with the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra encourages other local artists and performance groups to take advantage of the commission’s funds. “Go

for it! It's an easy process to complete, and the CAC has been absolutely wonderful and attentive,” he says. “I can’t say anything but praise about the CAC and their determination to help the local artistic community.”

“We still have a healthy budget — our fiscal year ends October 31,” says Schroeder. “We need people to know we’re here and there are funds available. Many artists have to provide their time, resources, and materials for free on community art projects. While they’re often used for that, these mini grants are a way to show artists that our city appreciates their skills and talents.”

WHAT’S NEXT “We love our mini-grant program, but we’re looking for ways to be more proactive as a commission and contribute to arts and culture in our community,” says Lacy. “One project I’m especially excited about is the possibility of a public mural that encourages interactions on social media and promotes our city and the arts.”

Think of the interactive, participatory murals you’ve seen on Facebook or Instagram or on your latest trip to Nashville. You can also Google international street artist Kelsey Montague and her work to see people posing in front of beautiful angel or butterfly wings, becoming part of the art itself.

“We are looking for a property owner somewhere where there’s a decent amount of foot traffic — maybe downtown — where we could use a wall as a canvas,” says Schroeder.

Above: City Hall sidewalk plaque (2016), artist Donald Asbee. Below: Greenway Arch (2017), designed and constructed by Nichols Career Center students and instructor Kenny Thomas, east branch trailhead at Marshall Street.

to the Cultural Arts Commission and its work, JC Parks hired a

cultural arts specialist, Leann

Porrello, to serve as a staff liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission, taking the group’s ideas and seeing them into fruition. Porrello also oversees the Capital Arts Gallery and develops cultural arts programs and community events.

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“Once we find the location, we’ll put out a call for artists to get their ideas.”

In 2018, the Cultural Arts Commission also began sponsoring events, including Porchfest JCMO, which took place along Capitol Avenue in May, as well as Thomas Jefferson Day, in April, celebrating our city’s namesake and his 275th birthday.

The future also means more art in our parks. A complete park renovation is set to begin this fall at Community Park at the corner of Dunklin and Lafayette near Lincoln University. Those plans also call for a sevenpiece sculpture series dedicated to the rich history of the surrounding area.

The Cultural Arts Commission continues to look for new ways to be involved in our community, new ways to stay relevant, and new ways to expand their reach to improve access to the arts for Jefferson City residents.

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Top: Mural, "History of High St." (2014), artist Dennis Holliday. 304 E. High St. City Hall entrance 320 E. McCarty St. Above: Grandiloquence (2018), artist Jillian Sprenger, Ellis-Porter Riverside Park playground.

A complete list of Cultural Arts Commission projects, as well as the mini grant application, can be found in the Parks section of the city’s website, JeffersonCityMO.gov (“Parks” > “About Us” > “Cultural Arts”).

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Making a Scene These community theaters make a huge impact on the culture of Jefferson City.

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CAPITAL CITY PLAYERS Capital City Players began bringing Mid-Missouri audiences quality dinner theatre entertainment in 1991. Founded by Rob Crouse, president of the organization, this nonprofit community dinner theatre group first brought local talents together to present “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

During the summer of 2005, CCP formed a summer company that presented dinner theatre productions in the unique setting of Tonanzio’s Restaurant in Guthrie. In January 2007, CCP launched a new era in their history with a theater home at the Shikles Center. The group opened with the highly successful

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musical “The Full Monty.” Their production of the new Broadway musical “All Shook Up” was the Missouri premiere of the show and made Jefferson City theater history.

“The number of theatre opportunities in Jefferson City for audience members, performers, artists, and technicians is astounding for a community of our size,” says Crouse. “The truly nice aspect is that each theatre has specific and individual missions to which they adhere, which diversifies the offerings, so there’s something to suit everyone’s taste.”

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THE LITTLE THEATRE OF JEFFERSON CITY 1005 Chestnut Street, otherwise known as “The Building,” is the home of The Little Theatre of Jefferson City. Formerly the pool house and snack bar for the Jefferson City Swimming Pool, it is now filled with talented and passionate thespians who proudly perform for our community, thanks to attorney Michael Riley, who helped procure the location.

TLTJC originated in 1969 through a St. Mary’s Hospital auxiliary-sponsored production of “Little Mary Sunshine” to raise funds for the hospital. The community excitement and support that followed led to the creation of what we now know as The Little Theatre.

“We are proud of the fact that TLT is run totally by volunteers,” says Maria Bish, a TLTJC trouper. “From the board, to all the cast, crew, and production staff for all of our shows, no one gets paid. We are also proud that we provide costumes, set pieces, and props to the other theater groups, several community organizations, middle schools, and our local high schools.”

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SCENE ONE THEATRE In 2005, Mark and Tracy Wegman opened Scene One Theatre on High Street. Scene One now resides, as of 2016, at 619 E. Capitol Avenue. Their theater group was formed to bring a variety of work to Jefferson City in an alternative form — black box theater.

Black box theaters are simple and flexible, completely black and unadorned so as to be easily transformed into whatever the show calls for. Black box theaters are avant-garde with a goal of bringing the audience into the show.

“The growing theatre scene in Jefferson City is wonderful,” says Mark. “For a city of our size, we have an abundant amount of theatre that rivals some of the big cities. And I’m constantly told that the caliber of talent and professionalism matches that which would be found on Broadway and at many of the professional equity theatres.”

Coming Up: SEPTEMBER 6-8 AND 13-15 SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE An evening of original 10-minute plays at the Capital Event Center at 623 Ohio St.

Keep an eye out for their new home and schedule coming soon!

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STAINED GLASS THEATRE OF MID-MISSOURI Jefferson City’s Stained Glass Theatre is one of many throughout Missouri. Playwright and director Ron Boutwell created Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri in 1982 with the help of students from Southwest Baptist University with the goal of using theatre arts to communicate the Christian faith and God’s word to the world. The first theatre opened in Springfield in 1983 and moved to Lake Ozark in 2003. In 1998, branches were opened in Joplin and Columbia. Finally, in 1993, the Jefferson City location was opened at 830 E. High Street.

“We are so fortunate to live in Jefferson City, a city vibrant with the life of theatrical arts,” says SGT Board President Mark Howard. “We have more theatrical groups than many larger cities, in addition to the dramatic endeavors of our local schools. Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri holds a special niche as a fulltime Christian theatre, one of only three in Missouri.”

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f you’re looking for a picturesque day trip this fall, look no further than St. James.

An hour drive from Jefferson City, you’ll find a unique experience conveniently located off I-44 along historic Route 66, St. James Winery. Choose your own craft wine or beer adventure on their fermentation campus, including the family-owned St. James Winery, Public House Brewing Company, and The Gardens at St. James.

Founded by Jim and Pat Hofherr in 1970, the Hofherr family and St. James Winery team have been a major part of the growth in Missouri’s wine industry. While Jim worked to plant and harvest high quality grapes and turn them into amazing wine, Pat opened up a storefront right off Route 66 to showcase the products. Today, St. James Winery owns 180 acres of vineyards in the Meramec Highlands region and has grown be to Missouri’s largest and most-awarded winery.

“For nearly 50 years, my family has enjoyed the lifestyle of the Meramec Highlands through producing products that reflect our region’s uniqueness” says Peter Hofherr, CEO of St. James Winery. “With the spring-fed streams, trout hatcheries, and the wineries and breweries, the St. James area offers a unique adventure for those looking for a break from the everyday grind.”

St. James Winery partners with Public House Brewing Company, which originally started in Rolla, to drive additional innovation and flavor development through beer and wine on their campus. The two production facilities offer complimentary tours and tastings for their products. Choose your favorite tastes and purchase a bottle for your group to enjoy in The Gardens, a beautifully landscaped outdoor seating area between the winery and brewery. Whether you’re visiting as a family, for a day with friends, or as a couple, The

Gardens is a great place to relax and enjoy live music, the fire pit and water feature, bocce ball, or larger-than-life outdoor chess.

Their full-service Public House Brewing Company restaurant also features wood-fired pizzas and a menu that offers both beer and wine pairings with each meal.

As a local business who loves the St. James region, they place great pride in sustainability.

St. James Winery works to grow quality grapes, craft flavors, and pursue techniques in cutting edge fermentation.

St. James Winery offers much to learn and do on their campus, but they’re also close to biking, camping, fishing, and river activities, so it’s easy to plan a full day or a great weekend.

UPCOMING EVENTS Spooky Cellars Wine Trail event on October 27 and 28 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.meramecriverwinetrail.com Harvest Festival at The Gardens at St. James on October 13 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. www. stjameswinery.com/events/harvest-festival St. James Winery hosts events throughout the year as well, such as their movie nights in The Gardens or Vineyards. Be sure to follow them on Facebook for upcoming events. www. facebook.com/StJamesWinery For catering and facility rentals, including the Vineyard Cottage, Barrel Room, and Brewery Loft, visit www.stjameswinery.com.

OTHER ST. JAMES ATTRACTIONS “There’s always something to do in St. James,” says Teri Smith, director of the St. James Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Center. “We have live music at several different venues every single weekend.”

The chamber keeps a calendar of events posted on their Facebook page and outside of the visitor’s center so people can find local events easily.

Every Friday and Saturday, they host a Farmer’s Market in the visitor’s center parking lot, and on Saturdays, there’s a tailgate flea market as well.

“Our specialty places are what brings people here, like the Vacuum Museum.

You’ve got food, drink, and friendly faces.

You’ve got Maramec Springs, too — every direction you go from here, you’re going to hit water,” says Smith.

museum tour a ‘must see’ along Route 66.”

The Museum is open 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and is located at #3 Industrial Dr. in St. James.

VACUUM CLEANER MUSEUM AND FACTORY “The Vacuum Cleaner Museum in St. James is one of a kind. Featuring all different brands and models, the Vacuum Museum is divided into vignettes themed by their decade,” says Tom Gasko, Vacuum Museum curator. “Interesting trivia, such as the reason vacuum cleaners have headlights, as well as period advertisements make this free Jefferson City Magazine | 91

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With a focus on customer service, Sybill’s Saint James strives to provide guests with a customized dining experience that makes them feel valued and appreciated. They offer an extensive menu, wine list, and seasonal cocktails in an impeccably decorated setting.

“Diners can shop in the restaurant as well as in our gift shop for art, home decor, jewelry, clothing, and so much more,” adds Sybill.

MERAMEC RIVER WINE TRAIL The Meramec River Wine Trail opened officially last December. With strong Italian and German influences, each winery offers a unique and beautiful experience with views of the Ozark Highlands and Meramec River.

“The wineries wanted to get together to help promote each other and promote our area better with everything we offer.

We’re kind of the well-kept secret, and

working together allows us to reach more people as a group than we’ve been able to do individually,” says Katie Nott, secretary of the Meramec River Wine Trail. Katie and her husband, Clyde Gill, are the owners of Peaceful Bend Vineyard in Steelville.

“I think you’ll have a little more of a private experience — there aren’t huge crowds, so you get a chance to get away when you experience the wine trail,” adds Nott.

The participating wineries are Belmont Vineyards, Heinrichshaus Vineyards & Winery, Eagle’s Landing Winery and Just A Taste Restaurant, Meramec Vineyards & Winery, Peaceful Bend Vineyard, Red Moose Vineyard & Winery, St. James Winery, and Three Squirrels Winery. All the wineries on

the trail are participating in a Spooky Cellars tour October 27 and 28 from 12 to 5 p.m., pairing a wine with a Halloween treat.

MARAMEC SPRING PARK For those outdoors and water enthusiasts, Maramec Spring Park is a perfect destination.

The park has the fifth largest spring in Missouri, with an average of 100 million gallons of water flowing from the spring daily. There are also 1,860 acres of forest and fields and a 200-acre public use area. These make the park great for fishing, picnicking, camping, wildlife viewing, and hiking. The James Foundation, a nonprofit, owns and operates this privately held park.

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oing to the spa for a relaxing escape is a common leisure activity that many people see as a splurge. What you might not know is that going to the spa can mean more than a relaxing afternoon — it can be a gateway to better mental and physical health.

Jessica Smith, spa director of Spa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks, describes how a day at the spa can mean more than relaxation. When asked about the benefits of a day at the spa, Jessica provided a long list: “It lowers blood pressure, increases the body’s natural defenses to fight off diseases and illnesses, improves circulation, helps with sore muscles and

joint pain, reduces stress and anxiety, better quality of sleep. Who doesn’t need this, right?” she says.

At Spa Shiki, they have their finger on the pulse of what is new and innovative in the world of massage therapy. Jessica describes a groundbreaking technique involving mineralbased healing. “A top spa treatment here at Spa Shiki is our Himalayan Salt Stone Massage using salt stones mined from ancient seabeds of the Himalayan Mountains. This therapeutic treatment contains 84 pure trace minerals, making this treatment extremely relaxing, re-mineralizing to the body, and helpful in balancing the central nervous system while cleansing the body energetically.”

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If you wanted to spend a day at the spa and were not looking for any pain relief (or, as Jessica calls it, “muscular manipulation”), there are techniques like Swedish massage and aromatherapy massage. “Rhythmical, light touch and lymphatic drainage-style massages sedate the nervous system and induce a high state of relaxation,” says Jessica. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there is the deep tissue massage that “uses a variety of modalities and pressure. Our therapists will customize this massage to your specific areas of concern to relieve your aches and pains.”

Working on muscles with massage therapy is not the only way to achieve better overall physical health. The body’s main defense system needs some love too. “Facials and body treatments are also very important for one’s health,” says Jessica. “Facial treatments aid in tension from head and neck pain, help eliminate headaches, and minimize fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the facial muscles. The skin is the largest organ in the body and the first defense against toxins and environmental damage. Here at Spa Shiki, we use the purest products on the skin, packed with minerals and bundled with the highest quality antioxidants to help free radical damage. Our body treatments help to cleanse and detoxify while exfoliation helps increase circulation and remove dead skin while increasing cellular turnover.”

People coming into a spa may not know what they need or even if they have a need that can be fulfilled by the magic of massage therapy. The workers at Spa Shiki pride themselves in being able to decipher the needs of their clients. “Everyone is different and our job as estheticians, massage therapists, and nail technicians is to use our intuition, which is a gift we have, to help us read and understand what our client is saying and what their body is relaying to us,” says Jessica. “Working with intention is what makes it a memorable treatment, not just a massage.”

Spa Shiki also knows how to make sure that every client that walks in their door has the best experience from beginning to end, even after they leave. “We give our guests five-star services,” says Jessica. “Educating ourselves and our guests on how to get the most out of their treatment and recommendations for home care is very important to us.”

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

My Health Journey

With help from local experts, I aim to build a stronger, healthier foundation.

by M E GA N W H I T E H EA D, E R I N BI DL AC K, A N D A NG E L A BA X

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Find what speaks to you!

I get so many rebuttals that “exercise is not for me,” or “I hate exercising,” or “I just don’t want to work out.” I always say the same thing: Find what speaks to you. Whether it’s high impact or low impact, do what makes you feel good.

Almost 80 percent of people fail because they incorporate an exercise routine that doesn’t complement what’s enjoyable to them, so some recommendations I offer people are our low-impact classes.

One of the low-impact classes that we offer is dance. By far, the most amazing thing about dance is that it has this crazy ability to make you feel like you’re having fun and never working out. Another amazing class is barre.

You can ask anyone who takes a barre class: It doesn’t take much to realize you don’t have to do an actual burpee to feel like you’re not getting your butt kicked.

So, don’t let exercise be an enemy. Find a common ground, find a routine, and find what speaks to you.

I want to start out first by saying how proud I am of Megan! Her lifestyle and consumption habits have improved so much that her health and well-being keep improving as each month goes along. She has learned all about food quality and portion control and has dramatically decreased her consumption of Diet Coke and sweet treats. The key is to learn all about balance and work with the quality of food over quantity.

Often, people think they have to cut out everything in order to get results, but the truth is that’s why 85 percent of people gain their weight back. You have to be realistic and understand the purpose of food. Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza or glass of wine, right? That’s why the next stage of Megan’s health journey is learning how to create balance. She is ready to detox and boost her body’s natural fat-burning and detoxifying mechanisms. How do you do this? Megan will be consuming a top notch un-denatured meal replacement shake for breakfast every

morning that contains vitamins, minerals, BCAAs, and probiotics! This ensures her body is getting what it needs at a low glycemic and low caloric level to nourish the body. She will also have some on-the-go options ready to eat, so there’s no need to head through a drive-thru. Even better, she will be cleansing her body daily with an amazing supplement that boosts liver function and begins the process of ridding the body of toxins that we’re exposed to every day on a cellular level — over 80,000 unregulated chemicals, to be exact. Our bodies are constantly trying to heal themselves and fight off toxins, but since our environment and food is drastically different than 200 years ago, we have to do extra things to combat those toxins. This is health at its finest: learning how to be realistic and how to be human in this busy world we live in. I have no doubt that this next stage of Megan’s health journey will be one for the record books!

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I continue to learn so much from these inspirational ladies. It’s incredible to think where I was just a few months ago. I think about the portions I was eating and choices I was making and cringe. I will admit, like Ang said, sometimes I cave on a Diet Coke or a trip to Popeye’s. But instead of a couple times a week, I go a couple times a month (or less).

Throughout this journey, the most important lesson I’ve learned is to simply be aware of my activity levels and what I’m consuming. The more active I am, the better I sleep and the better I’m able to function. So, if I’ve been sitting at my desk or on the couch for more than 30-minutes straight, I make the effort to take a walk around the office, house,

or neighborhood. My next goal for activity is to create a workout routine that is consistent and that I enjoy.

As far as nutrition, I feel like I’ve come a long way, but still have a long way to go. While I have a much better understanding of portion control and healthy choices, I still feel like I have room to improve for overall better nutritional health. Starting this new cleansing and detoxifying program with Ang is extremely exciting for me. I’ve always been interested in a cleanse but was unsure how to do it in a healthy manner. Having this support system of knowledgeable people behind me is absolutely priceless.

Something I’ve really enjoyed lately is cooking for myself. Until this year, there were maybe two dishes I cooked for myself, both of which included far too many starches and cheese. Now, I try to find healthy recipes that are still quick and easy. A really good resource for this is Sandy’s Kitchen (sandyskitchenadventures.com).

Meatballs for spaghetti is my favorite recipe so far!

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1 pound lean ground beef or turkey

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1 egg, beaten

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1/4 teaspoon onion powder

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1/3 cup Italian-style bread crumbs

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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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2 tablespoons reduced fat Parmesan cheese

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Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ingredients in a medium bowl.

Roll ground meat mixture into one-inch balls. Place on cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes. Turn meatballs on other side and bake for 10 more minutes. When cooked, place meatballs in a medium pot with your favorite spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.

These meatballs go great with spaghetti squash or zoodles!

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Theo’s Midtown Enjoy Greek cuisine in a new and historic venue.

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Veggie Bomb An explosion of flavor, this pie is perfect if you’re a vegetarian (or just really love veggie pizza).

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Jefferson City does not have a shortage of Greek dining, but Theo’s Midtown brings a new and unique flavor for many reasons.

Location, Location, Location

Theo’s owner, Ted Mastrogiannis, had his eye on the property that now houses his restaurant for a very long time. “Many years ago, right after the flood, I always thought it was a shame there was nothing happening in this area,” he says. “It’s centrally located, you don’t have the craziness of downtown, there’s great parking, so I thought it was a perfect area. Even back then, I thought this would be really cool. So later down the road, a buddy of ours told us that there was a possibility here. My father and I sat down and talked — screamed a little, yelled a little — and it panned out to what we have now. We are very proud and fortunate. It was a no brainer.

Where else are you going to find property this close to everything?”

The building was once a bus stop, but you would never know (except for the one detail left after renovation: a red wall boldly proclaiming “Jefferson City Bus Stop”).

“Three people were involved in the design of this place: my father, myself, and Keith Lesko,” says Mastrogiannis. “I knew what I wanted everything to look like, my father had the experience to know how to build things, and Keith helped us with the design, details, and how to elevate everything to the desired effect. We want this to be an ‘everybody cave.’”

‘If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It’

Mastrogiannis is a master Greek chef.

Classically trained, he has experience in other types of cuisines, but “when you have the mother cuisine, you stick with it,” he says.

“Stick with what you know.”

The menu consists of classic Greek favorites including gyros, Greek salads, and saganaki, as well as Theo’s specialties. Diners can’t seem to get enough of Theo’s Greek fries or the unique Reub’s pizza.

Cinnamon Baklava Another traditional Greek favorite handmade by Ted Mastrogiannis’s mother.

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Theo’s Greek Fries Called “the Greeks’ answer to nachos,” this is a customer favorite. One pound of fries smothered with Theo’s spicy feta cheese sauce, marinated chicken, tomatoes, onions, and pepperoncini.

Nearly everything you order at Theo’s is made in-house. One exception is their baklava. But don’t worry, it’s still homemade by the Mastrogiannis matriarch . . . just not at Theo’s Midtown.

Everything can be ordered for carryout as well. “A lot of people don’t know we have carryout,” says Mastrogiannis. “We want our bread to be the carry out and our butter to be dining in. At some point we want to establish catering and possibly some very localized delivery.”

And before it gets too cold, enjoy the huge outdoor seating area. “We have just as much seating inside as out,” says Mastrogiannis.

“We have one of the larger outside patios in the city. We want to utilize that space as much as possible.”

Come next spring, the team at Theo’s plans to make good use of their patio by hosting parties, events, and more.

A Family Affair

Mastrogiannis’ father, Alex (owner of Alexandro’s), brings his experience to Theo’s as well.

“We’re a family business, and we’re proud of what we’re doing,” says Mastrogiannis.

Watching he and his father working together is a treat. Their dynamic is full of humor, but with an intensity that shows how much this business means to them.

“We want to put out a quality product,” Theo says. “I am extremely pro-local. I want every local business to succeed. We need to put money back into the community.”

This was one of the driving forces behind the opening of Theo’s Midtown: serving the community through food and economic development but also personal growth.

“Years after working for my folks, it was time,” Theo says. “There wasn’t any other avenue that I knew I was this good at. It was time to move on and build something for myself.”

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ABOUT THE STYLISTS Story by Megan Whitehead | Photos by Keith Borgmeyer Styling by Hello Belle | Hair by Indigo Salon | Makeup by Haute Salon

Art, education, and entrepreneurism dominate this east side adventure featuring second-hand finds, fresh botanicals, and art house theater — all in the season's trendiest fashions.

Online shopping is pretty much taking over the world, and for those of us who love supporting local businesses, this new trend can present a huge problem. Fortunately, savvy business owners have found a way to match the internet’s ease of access: mobile shopping.

Bethany Walsh is one of those savvy business owners who took her store to the streets with her pretty pink, black, and white fashion truck, Hello Belle. Named for her daughter, this fashion truck travels around Mid-Missouri providing the latest clothing trends for women of all shapes and sizes. You can order online to have clothes delivered or follow Hello Belle on social media to find out when and where you can visit the truck yourself.

THE INCEPTION When Bethany graduated from college, she came to work for Saffees. “That was a huge moment for me, realizing how much I really loved fashion,” she says. After that, Bethany became a buyer and manager for a gift shop for six years. There she decided she wanted to go into business for herself.

“I wanted to do something different,” Bethany says.

“There wasn’t anything in Jefferson City like this, essentially a delivery service for clothing.”

She began her business in 2014 by styling outfits for clients, dropping them off at their houses, and picking back up whatever they didn’t want a couple days later.

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Kenzie: Black Ruffle Off-the-Shoulder Top ($24) Burgundy Leather Skinnies ($26) Karen: Burgundy Tassel Earrings ($10) Burgundy Mock Neck ($19) Denim Floral Embroidery Jeans ($34) Nude Peep Toe ($36)

Taylor: Denim Jacket ($32) Black Leather Leggings ($19) Cognac Peep Toe ($34)

WHERE ARE THEY? Encore Department Store: A charismatic consignment and resale shop featuring rare antiques and quirky vintage finds.

her clients — she would host parties for ladies to shop through clothing racks. After a few years, the Hello Belle truck was conceived.

MOVING FORWARD “I’m not competitive with others, but I’m very competitive with myself,” says Bethany. After discussing how to grow her business with her husband, the idea of a mobile truck was brought up.

Bethany’s husband mentioned the idea of a repurposed FedEx truck. Her initial reaction was most likely the same as yours is now — where on Earth do you find one of those?

After almost a year of searching, Craigslist held the answer.

Following much needed repairs, additions (such as cabinets and build-outs) made by her husband, and the wrap you see today, Hello Belle was in business. “I wanted it to be a rolling business card,” says Bethany.

Bethany has a passion for this business evident in her impeccable style, dedication to her clientele, and shrewd business sense. “I’ve never taken a paycheck from my company,” says Bethany. “I have reinvested all the money we make back into the company, and we have no debt. It’s a really good feeling to know my hard work has payed off.”

FASHION

Karen: Black Ruffle Off-the-Shoulder Top ($24) Taupe Cognac Necklace ($14) Corduroy Gold Mini Skirt ($24) Black Scalloped Booties ($34) Assorted Druzy Bracelets ($6-12 each) Black Hat ($12)

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KENZIE: Gold Hat ($12) Black & White Stripe Long Sleeve Top ($18)

W H AT ’ S N E X T ?

“We’ve talked about franchising,” says Bethany. Many people from across the country have reached out to Bethany interested in becoming involved with Hello Belle.

Their only concern? Driving the truck!

When asked about a storefront, Bethany says: “I really like the flexibility of the mobile, meeting new people, and traveling. So, for me, this is the perfect fit for my life right now. If anything, we may launch a second mobile store as a pull-behind trailer. That way we can travel further outside Missouri. Right now, we only travel in a 30-mile radius of Jefferson City.”

In addition, Bethany utilizes live online shopping through Facebook. Shop from the comfort of your own home, hassle-free, with a personal touch!

TAYLOR: Mustard Lace Duster ($34) Black Criss-Cross Tank ($12) Assorted Druzy Bracelets ($6-12 each) WHERE ARE THEY? BUSCH'S FLORIST AND GREENHOUSE Newly restored historic greenhouse offers exotic botanicals, blooming houseplants, and custom potting services.

W H AT YO U ’ L L F I N D Hello Belle has clothing for every season, pieces that can easily transition from work to play and come in a wide array of sizes, and all for $40 or less. “Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a CEO, we have something for you,” says Bethany.

“We consider ourselves ‘trend chasers,’” she says. “But we also have a strong ‘basics’ root. You might have a basic item that will last you many seasons, but then you can layer it with the more boutique, trendy items that, once you get your wear out of it, you’re on to the next thing.”

You will be able to completely accessorize your outfits while shopping Hello Belle. They carry a wide variety of jewelry, hats, shoes, and bags to spice up every look.

No matter what you’re looking for, Hello Belle has what you need.!

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Bethany: Rust Lace Duster ($34) Black Leather Leggings ($19)

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Assorted Druzy Bracelets ($6-12 each)

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KENZIE Navy Fringe Earrings ($12) Burgundy Ruffle Off-theShoulder ($24) Nude Peep Toe ($36) Navy Corduroy Mini Skirt ($24) Assorted Druzy Bracelets ($6-12 each)

KAREN Denim Jacket ($32) Autumn Striped Dress ($36) Black Scalloped Booties ($34) TAYLOR Gold Hat ($12) Emerald Stripe Jumpsuit ($28) Cognac Peep Toe ($34)

WHERE ARE THEY? CAPITOL CITY CINEMA Local nonprofit art house cinema featuring criticallyacclaimed documentary, foreign, and independent film.

ON LOCATION: Encore Department Store: 330 Capitol Avenue • Facebook.com/encoredepartmentstore • Instagram.com/encoredepartmentstore Busch's Florist: 620 Madison Street • Buschsflorist.com • Facebook.com/buschsflorist • Instagram.com/buschsflorist Capitol City Cinema: 126 E. High Street • Capitolcitycinema.org • Facebook.com/capitolcitycinema • Instagram.com/capitolcitycinema

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decided to become a judge as a natural progression to my commitment to my community. My wife and I chose to raise our family in Jefferson City and we have remained active in our community through church, volunteer organizations and local sports and we will continue that commitment long after this election.

I built an independent law practice in Cole County, representing real people, small and large businesses, and state agencies in courts throughout the state including the Courts of Appeal, Federal Courts and our Missouri Supreme Court. I have served as Municipal Judge for 24 years and look forward to continuing this service to my community in the Circuit Court.

When I became an attorney, I swore an oath that includes the phrase: “That I will practice law to the best of my knowledge and ability and with consideration for the defenseless and oppressed.”

As judge, I do, and will, continue to do just that – and serve my community, my neighbors, my family – by seeing justice is achieved.

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United Way of Central Missouri was proud to present $115,949 in Community Support Grants to 19 area nonprofit health and human service agencies in the Mid-Missouri community. In addition to announcing this year's Community Support Grant recipients, they announced their campaign goal of $2 million and the theme, sports, with the slogan “Change the Game.�

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American Red Cross Blood Donation Center 800-733-2767 3230 Emerald Ln. Jefferson City, MO 65109

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Mailing address: P.O. Box 105558 Jefferson City, MO 65110 Office: 925 East Atchison Ct. Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-634-2582

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Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association 573-298-0258 809 Swifts Hwy. Jefferson City, MO 65102

Conservation Federation of Missouri

DREAMS TO REALITY 573-681-9675 500 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101

Family and Community Trust 573-636-3228 114 B E. High St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

573-634-2322 728 W. Main St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

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DAY SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION 573-291-3525 P.O. Box 652 Jefferson City, MO 65102

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New Horizon Community Support 573-636-8108 2013 William St. Jefferson City, MO 65109

Missouri Family Health Council 573-636-6101 1909 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109

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Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation 573-761-4166 119 W. Ashley St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

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UCP HEARTLAND – GIBBS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE 573-761-7300 1719 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109

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MEMORY LANE

Building Bridges

Partnering for community success at the Lafayette Interchange

by BOB GILBERT, Bartlett & West Inc., 2014 Chamber of Commerce Chairman | photos by LLOYD GROTJAN AND MODOT

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he recent construction of the Lafayette Street Interchange with Highway 50/63 is another example of the chamber of commerce working with both local and state partners to achieve success for the community in a unique way — one that not only provided the access desired on the transportation system, but also added some iconic features that enhance civic identity and pride. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to discover how this came about.

When the Missouri State Penitentiary closed in 2004, it almost instantly became a redevelopment opportunity and a potential tourism destination. Community leaders worked quickly to secure initial plans to attract a U.S. courthouse at the location at the north end of Lafayette Street and the development of tourism contracts with the State of Missouri for what has become an excellent destination for tours of the historic prison by our convention and visitors bureau. The groundbreaking for the Christopher S. Bond U.S. Courthouse occurred in October 2008, and as that facility began construction and the MSP tours were in their infancy, the Chamber was already leading the pursuit of a new interchange on Highway 50/63 at Lafayette Street. The new interchange would provide direct access for MSP, the federal courthouse, and Lincoln University and Jefferson City High School to the south.

Due to the efficiency of MoDOT’s construction program, projects were coming in under budget and funds could be dedicated to new projects. State funds were able to be secured in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for the interchange in 2010. This spurred the planning and design of the new interchange. The Chamber saw an opportunity for not only the transportation access provided by the interchange, but also the ability to enhance civic identity at the location with aesthetic improvements. The Chamber developed concepts of what these improvements could look like and the impact this project afforded the community. Cole County agreed to study these ideas further and hired a landscape architecture firm to develop the design of what has since been installed. The City of Jefferson, Cole County, and MoDOT partnered through the design process to create the walls, sculpted shotcrete wall enhanced lighting, and pylons at Jackson and Chestnut Street overpasses. The enhancements were paid for by the city and county, consistent with similar projects in other communities. The groundbreaking for the Lafayette Interchange was held on December 19, 2014 and construction was completed in the fall of 2016.

Recently, the State of Missouri finalized the conveyance of about 32 acres of land in MSP to the City of Jefferson to continue the redevelopment o this site in the core of our community. Now, the completed interchange is in place to facilitate even more development to the north, while simultaneously providing opportunities for new investment to the south of the interchange too — the renovated Jefferson City High School, Lincoln University, and the new LINC facility. As with many projects, the investment in transportation infrastructure precedes 130 | September/October 2018

additional investment in facilities, improving both the quality of life of our citizens and the economic conditions of our community as a whole.

In addition, many in our community have seen our wayfinding signage in downtown and leading

Top: The Lafayette Street Interchange post construction. Above: The Lafayette Street Interchange during construction.

into town from the Katy Trail. These signs developed as a direct result of the Lafayette Interchange and chamber involvement as well — when developing the design of the interchange, chamber leaders and city planners had a shared vision of this kind of signage leading visitors from the Lafayette Interchange and other main transportation arteries to our community assets. This vision led to the completion of this project shortly after the interchange was completed. The chamber helps to facilitate partnerships that lead to success for our community in many ways — from building actual bridges to building more metaphorical ones as well.

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