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Places to go, things to do and people to see including Memorial Day; outdoor outings, a weekend getaway in Rolla Missouri and graduation
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Summer Adventures A few years ago, my husband, David, and I decided we needed
to get an updated photo. I began to call photographers askingabout what type if backdrops they had for an in-studio photoshoot. Then I began scheduling hair appointments trying to getthem about two to three weeks prior so our hair would have hadtime to grow out a bit and therefore look natural. I even startedtrying to figure out which of our clothes would look good togeth-er in a photo. I didn’t want the colors to clash or the styles to betoo different. Wearing a casual sweater just wouldn’t do if hechose to wear a tux.
My husband’s approach was way different. He didn’t searchthrough the closet for any specific outfit, nor did he plan his hair
length and he gave no thoughtwhatsoever to the back-ground. He did, however,get a photographer.
To make a long story short,we never did set an appoint-ment with any local photog-raphers. Instead, we took avacation to visit family. Ournephew, Spruce, is a profes-sional photographer and asluck would have it, he wasalso visiting family in thesame place at the same time.Unbeknownst to me, my dearspouse had been aware of this
and had asked him to bring hiscamera. One afternoon, they said, “Okay, let’s do it.”
My response? “Do what?” I had not known anything about itand hadn’t brought any clothes which I considered photo-worthy.
Then I made the mistake of asking about a backdrop. Horrors!You see, Spruce is a sports photographer constantly striving forthat perfect candid shot. He began to show me some of his workwith backgrounds like trees, fountains and in one case, a barn.He assured me we would be able to get a nice photo outdoors -somewhere.
Trying to be funny, David suggested an abandoned grocerystore about a mile or so down the road.
“NO!” “Perfect! Let’s go.” (I’ll let you guess whichresponse was mine and which was Spruce’s.)
We hopped in the car and drove to the site. It was even worsethan I expected. Windows were broken out, walls leaned and theroof sagged – at least in places where it wasn’t completely miss-ing.
I was unimpressed, but was quickly outvoted. We wadedthrough knee high weeds and he started taking pictures eventhough I said I wasn’t ready. We posed. He snapped. Uponreview, the very first un-posed shot was the best and the onewhich is now used on a regular basis on this page.
This month our focus in on outdoor adventures. As describedabove, you have probably already figured out that I’m not an out-door person. I can be perfectly content to stay indoors for days ata time. But in this case, I am pleased to report that we enjoyed afun family outing making memories doing something as simple astaking pictures at an old abandoned grocery store.
Kandy Derden, Missouri Editor
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By Scott McCulloughDiversity is what sports are
all about. From something assimple as paddling a kayak(some say that is not so simple)to throwing a baseball at 90mph to qualifying forMissouri’s “Olympics,” sportsoffer fans some thrilling enter-tainment and a chance to takepart.
You’ve heard the term:“Paddle your own canoe.” Well, imagine a raceacross the entire state of Missouri, on the mightyMissouri River. That is exactly what the MissouriAmerican Water MR340 is all about. Watch the racefrom many vantage points, July 8-11, 2014, as 400canoes and kayaks from across America race 340miles in 88 hours or less. For spectators, Katy TrailState Park (the longest rails-to-trails pathway inAmerica) runs besides the river for more than 150miles. In Jefferson City, the pedestrian walkway onthe Missouri River Bridge, four blocks from theCapitol, connects to the Katy Trail. To find other greatviewing points and to follow the progress, check theMR340’s website.
Major League Baseball is well underway. We are allcheering for an all Missouri World Series this yearbetween the Cardinals and the Royals. Get your tick-ets now to catch (no pun intended) all of the actionwith Missouri’s three professional baseball teams.The St. Louis Cardinals went to the playoffs last year.Take a guided tour of Busch Stadium and see whereeverything happens. Be sure to visit the brand new(opened in April 2014) St. Louis Ballpark Village, ahuge entertainment and dinning district adjacent tothe ballpark.
Across the state, the Kansas City Royals put on ashow at Kauffman Stadium. Several different fasci-nating and informative Stadium Tours are offered.While you are in KC, spend some time at the Powerand Light shopping and entertainment district, eightmiles west of Kauffman Stadium.
Watch the up-and-comersplay when the SpringfieldCardinals take the field. ThisDouble-A, minor league affili-ate of the St. Louis Cardinals isbased at Hammons Field. Alsoin Springfield, a must see forany sports fan is the MissouriSports Hall of Fame, a 15-minute drive from HammonsField. Whether you’re a sportsfanatic or a casual fan, you'll
experience all forms of Missouri sports and athletesat their best, up close and personal, when you visitthe Hall of Fame.
The official Olympic Winter Games are over, butMissouri’s version of summer Olympics is justaround the corner. Recreational athletes can watchand take part in an Olympic-style sports festival withmore than 40 sports for all ages and ability levels atthe annual Show-Me State Games. Last year, 25,566people participated in the summer games. For 2014,the Senior State Games are held June 20-22, followedby the 30th Anniversary Show-Me State Games, July18-20 and 25-27. Most events take place in Columbia.Two outstanding Columbia hot-spots for a casualmeal and a cold beer are Flat Branch Pub andBrewing, with a large, tree-shaded patio, andShakespeare’s Pizza, named the Best CollegeHangout in the United States, by ABC's GoodMorning America.
What is the fastest growing (some say, the mostpopular) sport in America? Automobile racing. If youlike it loud and fast, Lucas Oil Speedway inWheatland, 40 minutes west of Camdenton, is con-sidered by racing insiders to be one of the top fivedirt tracks in the nation – you might see the nextNASCAR star. The facilities include a drag-boat rac-ing lake. In southeast Missouri, five miles west ofFarmington, Doe Run Raceway features go-kart,mini-stock, B-modified and vintage-car races. Thrillsand spills are guaranteed at both tracks.
Find your seat or Get in the gameThings to do:
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Branson Bound Tours will present OpryMania featuring Rodney Dillard & TheDillard Band in a rare Branson appearancefor ONE NIGHT ONLY on May 21, 2014. Theconcert will take place at the Branson StarTheatre, 3750 W. Hwy 76 Country MusicBlvd in Branson, MO. Doors open at 7:00 pmand the concert will begin at 8:00 pm. A lim-ited number of tickets are available and canbe purchased online. Tickets are $10 per per-son, general admission. Children ages 12 andunder are free.
In an 8-part in-depth feature by theExaminer, Rodney Dillard explained, “Ourset lists are never written down in stone. Ilove to see and hear what a crowd wants tohear. Spontaneity is essential to my liveshows. Beverly has to be on her toes becauseI’ll always bring her out at different times.
“Plus, I love to be right in the middle of thecrowd,” he continued. “That’s why I like
indoor theatres, because every nuance, everymovement, and every subtlety (if you’redoing comedy), they get. It’s hard when youhave a show set up like a rock concert – theaudience is far away from the stage.”
Rodney Dillard has had a long and variedcareer resulting so far in two GrammyNominations, induction into theInternational Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame,a well-known acting stint on the AndyGriffith Show, many other movie, commer-cials and TV appearances, recipient of TheOutstanding Missourian Award, and world-wide acclaim for his over 50 years of record-ing both traditional Bluegrass and his ownbrand of ‘DILLARDGRASS’. Rodney Dillardas founding member of the legendary group,‘THE DILLARDS’ (aka the Darlings) is seennearly everyday somewhere in the worldthanks to the still enormous popularity ofThe ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW reruns.
People to See: The Dillardsaka “The Darlings”People to See: The Dillardsaka “The Darlings”
newest addition to the BentonSquare family: a chiropractorwho can provide sports rehab.
Visit the salon where you canhave your hair done and don’tforget a manicure and/or pedi-cure. If a makeover is some-thing you enjoy, visit the beau-ty supply shop for quality cos-metics from brands you knowand trust.
After all this, a new outfit isalways fun. Be sure to visit theboutique for stylish clothes,fashionable accessories andchic décor. With all this to
offer, what could possiblemake it better? Flowers! Don’tmiss the flower shop located inthe basement area.Handicapped access is avail-able to all levels.
For all your entertaining,decorating and catering needs,call Benton Square at (573)426-4800 or visit www.benton-square.com.
Yes indeed, Rolla has a lot tooffer so be sure to see it all.The best way to do this is bymaking your first stop theVisitor Center located on the
historic Mark Twain NationalForest Headquarters. Insideyou will find the friendly staffready to assist with providingdata about the rich historyassociated with Rolla and offerinformation concerning what’snew in the community. Whilethere, be sure to check out thegiant camera. It will make youthankful for whatever modelyou own. Go to www.visitrol-la.com or contact AimeeCampbell, Tourism Director, at(573) 364-3577 or [email protected].
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