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It’s a Fair Day at the Missouri State Fair!"Let's go to the fair," said Dad."Okay, let's go!" said Mom."I want to watch the races," said Christopher."I want to see the horses," said Stephanie. "I want to ride the rides," said Joseph."I want some cotton candy," said Kaitlyn."What's a fair?" asked Megan.Dad said, "The first thing I plan to do is check out
the new tractors."Mom said, "I can't wait to see the pretty quilts."Christopher said, "I hope we get there in time to
watch the practice laps."Stephanie said, "If we hurry, I'll be able to watch
them get the show horses ready."Kaitlyn said, "I can't wait to see the photo contest."Joseph said, "I'm going to ride the roller coasters."Megan asked, "Can I go too?"Dad put on his favorite baseball cap. Mom grabbed a bottle of
sunblocker. Christopher donned his mirrored sunglasses.Stephanie pulled on her cowboy boots. Kaitlyn made sure shehad her camera. Joseph sent a text to his girlfriend to meet himat the carnival. Megan spilled her milk.
"Is everyone ready?" asked Dad."Does everyone have everything they need?" asked Mom. "Can we get something to eat?" asked Christopher."How do I look?" asked Stephanie."Has anyone seen my spare memory card?" asked Kaitlyn."Do I have to stay with you all day? asked Joseph.In all the excitement, Megan got in everyone's way."What a great parking spot!" said Daid."Finally, we're here," said Mom."See you later," said Christopher."I'll meet you after the horseshow," said Stephanie."I'm going to the art building," said Kaitlyn."I'll be in the carnival," said Joseph."Are we at the fair now?" asked Megan.Dad ate a corn dog. Mom ate a funnel cake. Christopher ate
pizza. Stephanie ate nachos. Kaitlyn ate cotton candy. Megan ateice cream. And a corn dog. And a funnel cake. And pizza.And nachos. And cotton candy. Dad went to see the tractors,chainsaws, furnaces, siding, guttering, cows, pigs and sheep.Mom went to see the quilts, crafts, sewing and decorated cakes.Christopher watched four races and a demolition derby.Stephanie watched and horse show and the Clydesdales pullinga large wagon with a dalmation riding along. Kaitlyn took pic-tures of parents, grandparents, children, couples and families.Joseph rode every ride twice. Megan saw a rabbits, baby chicks,a lamb in the petting zoo, a clown with balloons and a robot.
"This has been a good day," observed Christopher."Someday I'm going to own a horse," mused Stephanie."I got some really great candid shots. Maybe I'll win the con-
test next year," dreamed Kaitlyn."But I'm not ready to go yet," complained Joseph.Megan fell asleep. "Let's go home," said Dad."Okay," said Mom, "Let's go."
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A note From the EditorAbout the Cover :Fairs mean many things tomany people. For the kids, thenumber one attraction is thecarnival rides!At left, the kids enjoy rides atthe Missouri State Fair inSedalia, Mo. Taken by Kaitlyn Offenburger
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ST. LOUIS - Learn aboutnatural river features & how peo-ple began to change the river withan 8-mile bike tour led by aNational Park Service ranger.
Or you can get a trail map andtake off on your own. Either way,the Core of Discovery is the placeto start if visiting in St. Louis.
For the active adventurer, cap-ture the sights and sounds of St.Louis on a rental bicycle. Take aleisurely ride along the Bike St.Louis trails or the newly restoredRiverfront Trail, an 11-mile trailthat follows the Mississippi Riverstarting at Biddle Street and head-ing north. Bicycles and quadcy-cles are available, the latter ofwhich is a great way for the entirefamily to ride together as it seats
up to four or six people.Located on the Riverfront
below the Grand Staircase ofthe Gateway Arch, hours aresubject to change based onweather conditions and generaldemand. Bike rentals start at$15 for two hours. The quadcy-cles for 2-4 people start at $20per hour.
The Core of Discovery is adowntown St. Louis attractionsdistrict – anchored by theGateway Arch – that offers awealth of fun, and often sur-prising, activities to explore,experience and discover forout-of-town and local visitorsalike, especially families. Otheratrractions include the GatewayArch, Old Courthouse,
Citygarden, Kiener Plaza and theEads Bridge. For reservations ormore information, call 877-982-1410 or visit online at www.core-ofdiscovery.com.
Things to Do:
Go on aBike Tour
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KANSAS CITY. - Worlds of Funin Kansas City, Mo, the region’spremier entertainment destina-tion, celebrates its 40th anniver-sary by announcing the largestexpansion of Oceans of Fun in thepark’s history. The extensive proj-ect will be highlighted by thecombination of both parks into asingle admission ticket and theaddition of six new slides.
Worlds of Fun will offer morevalue than ever in 2013 by com-bining both Worlds of Fun andOceans of Fun to a one ticketadmission. With both parks forthe price of one in 2013, everyguest will have access to 235-acres of rides, shows, and attrac-tions, complete with a massivewater park expansion.
The six new slides, which near-ly double the park’s slide capaci-ty, will be housed on a 65-foot-tallcomplex overlooking Surf CityWave Pool. At the peak standsthree flat line loop slides, whereguests climb into the Aqua-Launch, a chamber with a floorthat suddenly drops out, sending
riders on a high-speed near verti-cal drop and a series of loops ands-curves in a translucent flume.Known as a “constrictor”, thefourth slide features double tubesspiraling down an enclosed slidewith four 360-degree tight turns.Two other enclosed tube slidesfeature high speed drops andbanks.
Other new additions at Oceansof Fun include renovated slidecomplexes and pool areas, newretail locations, and guest ameni-ties such as new cabanas andmore lounge chairs. Constructionat Oceans of Fun will begin thisfall and will be documented onthe park’s social media channelsand official blog. Guests whowant to be among the first toexperience the new Oceans ofFun can purchase a Gold Seasonpass at the best price throughOctober 28 at worldsoffun.com, atthe park during operating hours,or by phone at 816-454-4545.
"Our 40th anniversary seasonwill be Worlds of Fun’s biggestyet," states Frank Wilburn, Vice
President and General Managerat Worlds of Fun. “We look for-ward to expanding and improv-ing what is already a world-classamusement park and waterpark."
In addition to nearly twice theslide capacity at Oceans of Fun,the parks will release additionalimprovements and eventsthroughout the coming months tocelebrate the park’s 40th anniver-sary. Visit worldsoffun.com for upto date information regardingthese announcements.
Worlds of Fun is owned andoperated by Cedar FairEntertainment Company, a pub-licly traded partnership that islisted for trading on The NewYork Stock Exchange under thesymbol “FUN.” In addition toWorlds of Fun, Cedar Fair ownsand operates ten other amuse-ment parks, six water parks, oneindoor water park resort, and fivehotels. Cedar Fair also operatesthe Gilroy Gardens Family ThemePark in Gilroy, Calif. under amanagement contract.
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The best nightlife destinationsoffer a little something for every-one. That’s certainly the case atCalifornos, a popular spot inKansas City. Enjoy a beautifulevening seated on the front patioor the multi-terraced deck. Inside,you’ll find several beautiful roomswith elegant details, including afireplace and three pianos.Californos hosts live music manynights and boasts great happyhour specials each weekday, 4p.m.-6 p.m. The extensive menuincludes favorites like crab cakesand a chicken cordon bleu sand-wich.
No trip to Kansas City is com-plete without listening to liveblues and jazz. That’s why youshould plan an evening at KC
Blues & Jazz Juke House. In addi-tion to blues and jazz, the JukeHouse hosts open-mic andkaraoke nights. Be sure to take anappetite – the kitchen turns outdelicious baby back ribs, fried cat-fish, steamedcrawfish andmany otherdelights.
Get a taste ofthe EmeraldIsle when youv i s i tO ’ M a l l e y ’ sPub andW e s t o nB r e w i n gCompany, inWeston. Catch great live musicevery Friday, Saturday andSunday night. This classic pub islocated in the circa 1840s cellars ofthe Weston Brewing Company.They serve O’Malley’s beer(brewed on-site), plus severalother brands. The AmericaBowman Restaurant is on-site.
In St. Louis, Cajun delicacies andtopnotch live music go hand-in-hand at the BroadwayOyster Bar. National andlocal acts keep audiencestapping their toes. All thatdancing might make youwork up an appetite – noth-ing a little shrimp etoufée,jambalaya and crawfishenchiladas can’t fix. Go forthe music, stay for the food.Three blocks from BuschStadium.
The Peabody Opera House is abright jewel in the performing artsscene in St. Louis. Restored to itsformer 1934 glory (and given plen-ty of 21st century updates), the3,100 seat Peabody welcomes the
n a t i o n ’ stop per-f o r m e r s(from jazzto hip hopto country;acrobats toballet tomagicians)and tour-i n gBroadways h o w s ,
year-round.Anyone looking for a good
laugh will find exactly that at TheSkinny Improv, in Springfield.This highly talented comedytroupe creates spur-of-the-moment skits and songs; and theyhave a knack of getting the audi-ence involved. Catch a show – it’snever the same twice – Thursday,Friday and Saturday evenings.
Places to Go: After Sundown
O’Malley’s Pub and WestonBrewing Company
America-Bowman Restaurant
Californos
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By Kandy S. DerdenManaging Editor
2012 marked the 110th Missouri State Fair. This yearalso marked the 55th year I've attended this annualevent. (Contrary to what some people think, I'm notold enough to remember the first 55 years.)
With time, our approach to the activities haschanged. As a child, we went as a family for the entireday. We started with all the exhibits, ate our sack lunchin the Highway Gardens and continued for the rest ofthe afternoon until time to attend the grandstand showfollowed by fireworks. Then, and only then, we ven-tured near the carnival. My mother insisted it was bestthis way because the lights on the rides were muchprettier after dark. Now I've come to realize that shehad an additional motive: by that point in the day, wewere too tired to want to stay a long time.
As the decades have passed, the fairgrounds havechanged through the addition of new buildings andchanges made to existing edifices. Many of the build-ings look the same but the landscape has changed withthe addition of new structures. International Village isgone as is Kicksville and the original grandstand. TheMathewson Exhibition Center is a multi-functionalbuilding which gets used year round.
Over the years, I've witnessed a wide variety ofentertainers, from street performers to local amateursto professional artists. I have also sampled some inter-esting food combinations and shopped from manybooths displaying merchandise and services offered.
Now, it is no longer an all day event. We just don'thave the stamina anymore. Now that we are the onesdeciding what to see and what we can bypass, it does-n't take us nearly as long to take in the whole experi-ence. Budget constraints aren't quite as prevalent so
rather than pack a lunch, we do enjoy some of the tra-ditional treats only available during the fair.
Along the way, we saw the best Missourians had tooffer in the way of heavy equipment, home improve-ment supplies and services, animals of all types, pro-duce, homemaking skills including multiple varietiesof cooking and sewing projects, artwork in the form ofpainting, floraculture, cake decorating and even sandsculpture. This is just the tip of the iceburg. There aremultiple information services, contests, entertainingshows of music, magic and laughs along with parades,races, demonstrations of various skills and an indoorplayground designed with an educational focus forchildren of all ages.
Yes, a lot of things have changed through thedecades, but a lot of things are still the same as theyhave always been. With the adoption of the slogan"Then and Wow!" I expected to see a lot of historythrough photos and displays. I'll admit it; I didn'texpect to see anything new this year. I was wrong, ofcourse. My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyedwatching Rock-It the Robot. Rather than repeating aplanned and rehearsed program, Rock-It is a rovingperformer strolling through the fairgrounds interactingwith fair visitors. Spectators seemed to enjoy the spon-taneity as he artfully entertained people of all agesbased on what they said and how they reacted to him.
Yes, there is is always something new to see. Bottomline: the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia is still an annu-al eleven day event where there is something of inter-est to everyone, whether it be animal shows, agricul-tural competition, displaying the best of the best inhomemaking skills, art, equipment, or carnival rides. Itis truly fun for the whole family and therefore a won-derful way to make memories with your loved ones.
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People to See: at the Missouri State FairRandy Rogers Band
and Wade Bowen
Thursday, August 97:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: Track: $15 / Grandstand: $10
Justin Mooreand Josh Thompson
Friday, August 107:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Premium Track: $40Regular Track: $35
Premium Grandstand: $30 / Regular Grandstand: $25
Montgomery Gentryand 38 Special
Saturday, August 117:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Premium Track: $40Regular Track: $35
Premium Grandstand: $30 / Regular Grandstand: $25
Where The Action Is Tour starring Paul Revere and the Raiders &
Gary Lewis and the PlayboysTuesday, August 14
7:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Track: $25 / Grandstand: $15
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Entertaining at the Pepsi GrandstandCountry Gold Tour featuring:
Leroy Van Dyke and the Auctioneers, Rex Allen, Jr., LeonaWilliams, The Quebe Sisters Band, Narvel Felts, Bobby
Bare and Lynn Anderson
Wednesday, August 157:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Track: $20 . Grandstand: $10
Jake Owen and Colt Ford
Thursday, August 167:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Premium Track: $40 / Regular Track: $35
Premium Grandstand: $30 / Regular Grandstand: $25
Larry The Cable Guyand Reno Collier
Friday, August 177:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Premium Track: $40 / Regular Track: $35
Premium Grandstand: $30 / Regular Grandstand: $25
Hank Williams Jr.“Taking Back the Country” Tourwith George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Saturday, August 187:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:Premium Track: $50 / Regular Track: $45
Premium Grandstand: $38 / Regular Grandstand: $30
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People to See:
Why?Serengeti, DJ Tony Trimm
Fri., August 24, 2012Doors: 8:30 pm / Show: 9:30 pm
Columbia, MOTickets are $10 each - Advance
$12 Day of Show
COLUMBIA - WHY? is a band with threeCincinnati-bred gentlemen who've shared awhole lotta past together. Two of them are brothers.Yoni Wolf, who founded the project by his lonesomein 1998 is one of those. The other is Josiah Wolf,who first started hitting the skins at their father'ssynagogue during worship service. WHY?'s thirdfella is Doug McDiarmid, a high school friend bornto French teachers, discovered by the Wolfs whileplaying guitar in a Steve Miller cover band. Thesemen are handsome and meticulous, especially whenthey do ugly and unwieldy things with words andmusic.
As a founding member of Anticon, Yoni had oneof the first releases on the label: the Split EP! withOdd Nosdam, WHY?'s half a kaleidoscopic seven-song suite of sweetly sour song-rap.
If you haven't heard their stuff, you should checkit out. It's like pop-inflected psychedelic folk-hop, orchamber music imagined by the most lovelorn anddeath-anxious Beat Poet that never lived.) 2005'slauded Elephant Eyelash paved the way for toursand more albums.
Everyone comes into their own at different times.For WHY?, most agree that this happened across2008 and 2009 with a pair of oddly engrossing stun-ners—the tightly rhythmic Alopecia and its quieter,kinda country cousin Eskimo Snow—which turned
the oft-boxed music world on its hella gross cauli-flower ear. When they finally came off of the road,WHY? set them-selves to humblertasks: turning outintimate tunes forlucky fans andintricate beats forrapper Serengeti'spraised Family &Friends LP.
Today, there's anew EP called Sodin the Seed and a new LP, their fifth that is intelli-gent, soulful, and catchy.
Serengeti has more talent than success, as well asmore than a dozen albums to his name. Several ofthese are quite obscure, and most are typical under-ground hip-hop — more complex and drawn-outthan Family & Friends, which squeezes 11 songsinto just 31 minutes. The new album's title is the-matic: Just about every song here concerns intimatepersonal relationships. Half excavate ruined mar-riages, and the most troubling, "Long Ears,"describes the return of an absentee dad. For moreinformation, visit online at www.thebluenote.com
Places To Go...
Serengeti
ROCHEPORT - AT THE LESBOURGEOIS VINEYARDS
Gruff Rhys has announced his secondinvestigative concert tour of theAmericas. The first, which saw Gruff
winding his way around South America in asearch for his long lost, guitar-playing, pon-cho-wearing uncle, Rene Griffiths, was docu-mented by Dylan Goch in their 2010 featurefilm Separado! In August 2012 Gruff - knownaround the world for his work with SuperFurry Animals and Neon Neon, as well as hiscollaborations with Gorillaz, Dangermouse,Sparklehorse and Simian Mobile Disco - willbe seeking out the final resting place of his rela-tive John Evans, who left Wales in 1792 on aquest to find a mythical tribe of Welsh speakingNative Americans. Gruff will follow the path ofJohn Evans using film, the written word, photo-story, social media and song to create an inves-tigative road movie and album.
John Evans - a 22-year old farmhand from themountains of Snowdonia, Wales - responded to aplea for a brave soul to ascertain if there wasindeed a tribe of Welsh-speaking NativeAmericans still walking the Great Plains, descen-dants of Prince Madog (widely believed to havediscovered America in 1170). During the courseof an extraordinary adventure, Evans wrestledthe largest river reptiles ever seen in theMississippi, hunted Bison with the Omaha tribe,defected to the Spanish in St Louis, discoveredimaginary volcanoes in Missouri, annexed NorthDakota from the British, and created the map thatguided Lewis and Clarke on their legendary
expedition. His adventure was cut short when hedied broke and out of his mind at 29 in NewOrleans.
Gruff’s investigative concert tour will begin atYale’s Beineke Library where John Evans’famous map is said to reside. From there Rhyswill follow in his relative’s footsteps as he inves-tigates Evans’s significance in American history,the true circumstances of his death and the secretlocation of his burial. Simultaneously he exploreshow the myths that surround cultural identityare formed and distorted, and how well meaningadventure and beliefs can result in painful colo-nialism, misadventure and tragedy.
You can join Gruff in securing John Evans right-ful place in American history! Gruff urges any-one with clues regarding Evans's unknown bur-ial place; imaginary volcanos; wandering tribesof Welsh Speakers, or lingering river reptiles tocome to the shows, where your help with hisinvestigations will be appreciated and featuredin the movie.
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PeoplePeopleto Seeto See
Aug 166:30 p.m.
FREE!
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Calendar of Events:HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Aug. 10/LAKE OZARK - 6-11 p.m. Have fun on thefamous Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks.Featuring a world-class car show, lots of live music;yummy food; giveaways; shopping deals; helicopterrides; and children’s activities.Fishing, boating, win-ery/vineyard, biking, walking trails, and golf. Freeadmission. Call 800-451-4117 for information
FAMILY FUN FESTAug. 15/COLUMBIA - In Flat Branch Park.
Complete with bounce house, hands on activities,face painting and fun for the entire family. For moreinformation, call 573-874-7460.
BLUE NOTE CONCERTAug. 17/COLUMBIA - The Blue Note Presents
Nevaeh Sanctus(Last Show!) +Moonrunner, The Natural State, Mr. History. Doorsopen at 8:30 p.m. for the 9:30 p.m. show. Tickets are$5 each. Nevaeh Sanctus was formed in the midst ofthe fall of a former glory. With melodies and rhythmsand harmonies that will take you from bliss to tearsand back again, Nevaeh Sanctus is more than a band.For more information, visit www.thebluenote.com.
TRAILS WEST FESTAug. 17-19/ST. JOSEPH - Celebrating 20 Years of
Art and Entertainment. Located at Civic Center Park,adjacent to City Hall. Bring your lawn chair, and pickthe perfect spot at one of our three entertainmentstages. Enjoy strolling performers and historic re-enactors. The 20th annual Trails West! ® festivaldelivers musical styles you love and new ones to dis-cover. Crafts, art, and food. For more informationcontact the Allied Arts Council at 816-233-0231 orvisit online at www.stjoearts.org.
36th ANNUAL OLD THRESHERS SHOWAug. 17-19/MONTGOMERY CITY - See antique
tractors, steam engines and farm equipment; enjoythe tastes of Dutch-oven cooking; find games for thekids and activities such as the ladies skillet-throwingcontest. There is a pie contest, an antique car andtruck show, and live musical performances (country,gospel and bluegrass) happening all three days.Shoppers find bargains and deals at the flea marketand at the Arts and Crafts Building.
An admission button costs $5; wear your button foradmission all weekend. For more information, call573-999-5741 or visit www.montgomerycountyoldthreshers.org.
CONCERT FOR A CAUSEAug. 22/MAPLEWOOD - 6-8 p.m. at Ryan
Hummert Park. Featuring UJ & The Down HomeBlues Band. This concert is free, however, nonperish-able items for donation to the Weekends on Wheelsprogram will be accepted. For more information call314-781-8588.
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