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Places to go, things to do, people to see in Missouri; February 2012 Issue
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Happy Valentines Day...It was Pope Gelasius who originaly
declared February 14 as St. Valentine's Day.It was not until much later, however, thatthe day became definitively associated withlove. During the Middle Ages, it was com-monly believed in France and England thatFebruary 14 was the beginning of birds' mat-ing season, which added to the idea that themiddle of February should be a day forromance.
Valentine greetings were popular as far backas the Middle Ages, though written Valentine'sdidn't begin to appear until after 1400. The old-est known valentine still in existence today was apoem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke ofOrleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned inthe Tower of London following his capture at theBattle of Agincourt. (The greeting is now part ofthe manuscript collection of the British Library inLondon, England.) Several years later, it isbelieved that King Henry V hired a writer namedJohn Lydgate to compose a valentine note toCatherine of Valois.
In addition to the U.S., Valentine's Day is cele-brated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom,France and Australia. In Great Britain, Valentine'sDay began to be popularly celebrated around the17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it wascommon for friends and lovers of all social class-es to exchange small tokens of affection or hand-written notes, and by 1900 printed cards began toreplace written letters due to improvements inprinting technology. Ready-made cards were aneasy way for people to express their emotions in atime when direct expression of one's feelings wasdiscouraged. Cheaper postage rates also con-tributed to an increase in the popularity of send-ing Valentine's Day greetings.
So what will you send your Valentine this year?We want to know. Share you memories with us atany of the emails to the right. You may win aWeekend Getaway.!
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About the Cover :Don’t forget to send your lovedones a special valentine and letthem know how much you care.Then take them out for a greatweekend getaway. See any page.
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Elmo, Abby cadabby, Big Bird,and all their Sesame Street friendsare taking to the stage to sharetheir love of music in SesameStreet Live “Elmo Makes Music.”Elmo and friends teach teach chil-dren that everyone can make andenjoy beautiful music together.“ E l m oM a k e sMusic” fea-tures nearlytwo dozens o n g s ,i n c l u d i n gclassics thatc h i l d r e nwill love tosing alongwith such as“C Is forC o o k i e ”and “theA l p h a b e tSong.”
Mark yourcalendar fora musicalevent likeno other-monsters making music! Elmo,Zoe, Big Bird and all their SesameStreet friends are taking to thestage to share their love of musicin Sesame Street Live "ElmoMakes Music."
Jenny, an enthusiastic new music
teacher, arrives on Sesame Streetonly to discover that her instru-ments are missing. Jenny's newMuppet friends quickly come tothe rescue and discover 'instru-ments' they never knewexisted...rubber duckies, trash canlids and even cookie jars. Elmo
and friends teach children thateveryone can make and enjoybeautiful music together.
Adults will hear music they'llrecognize and enjoy sharing withchildren, such as "The Hustle,""You Should Be Dancing" and
"Rockin' Robin." "Elmo MakesMusic" features nearly two dozensongs, including classics that chil-dren will love to sing along withsuch as "C Is for Cookie" and "TheAlphabet Song."
Get the ultimate fan experiencewith Sunny Seats!
The SunnySeats Packageincludes a VIPSeat and a pre-show Meet &Greet photoo p p o r t u n i t ywith twoSesame StreetLive Friends.Sunny Seatorders willinclude a spe-cial admittanceticket for entryinto the Meet &Greet. You willreceive the spe-cial admittanceticket with therest of yourshow tickets.
This offer is not available inColumbis. All Meet & Greets startone hour prior to the performance.Please meet at the main merchan-dise stand in the lobby.Latecomers may miss the oppor-tunity. Bring your own camera.
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Places to Go:Sesame Street Live
Jan. 19 - Peabody Opera House,St. Louis
Jan. 28-29 - Sprint Center,Kansas City
Jan. 31 - Jesse Hall, Columbia
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(ARA) - When your grandpar-ents started dating, chances arethey knew each other already orhad mutual friends. In those days,a blind date - going out with some-one you hadn't met or knew noth-ing about - was a rarity. Today,with the boom in online dating,going on first dates with strangersis commonplace.
Plenty of people find love onlineevery year, but when you're datinga stranger, it's important to takesteps to ensure the only thing theysteal is your heart. Online dating,and other forms of blind dating,
require extracaution to protect your personalinformation from those who mightuse it without your permission.
Joining one or more dating web-sites can be a great way to meetpeople you might enjoy spendingtime with. Yet, nearly half ofonline daters fail to verify theauthenticity of a potential matchbefore communicating. By follow-ing some basic safety guidelines,you can help ensure the experi-ence is as positive as possible andminimize the risk of being target-ed by cyber criminals who fre-
quent dating sites.First, be careful what you share
in your profile. Never provideyour full name, phone numbers,personal addresses, or other infor-mation such as where you work.Use the website's built-in tools forcontacting and communicatingwith other members.
Be wary of requests for informa-tion like where you bank or whatyou are doing 24/7. And, be care-ful to not reveal valuable informa-tion - your mother's maiden name(a frequently used identif ier
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for online accounts). These warn-ings sound obvious, but be alertthat the information doesn't revealitself in obvious ways. Scammersmight make a request for a bank-ing recommendation, or aninquiry as to where your family isfrom. No matter how convincingthe story, never respond. Instead,report the individual to the web-site's security team; there's neverany reason for someone you'vejust met to make that request.
While you're bringing new peo-ple into your life, keep an eye onyour credit and financial accountsto ensure you detect fraud quickly.An identity theft protection serv-ice like ProtectyMyID can helpyou monitor your credit and knowsooner if your identity has beencompromised. ProtectMyID usesdaily Internet scanning to deter-mine if your information appearson suspect sites or chat rooms thatspecialize in trafficking stolen
credit card numbers. Once you've made initial con-
tact, be smart and cautious in yourcommunications. Don't exchangeprivate emails or engage in textingor instant messaging until you'vegotten to know the person betterthrough the website's protectedcommunication methods.
When you're ready to talk toeach other, consider doing sothrough an online service likeSkype or Yahoo Messenger, ratherthan exchanging phone numbers.These free services allow you tohave a voice conversation over thecomputer without revealingsomething as personal as your cellphone or land line number.
When you take the next step andmeet in person, always take pre-cautions. Meet in a public placeand make sure a trusted loved oneknows where you will be, whoyou are with and how long youexpect to be there. Keep your cell
phone handy and considerarranging a check in with a trust-ed friend.
Drive your own car to the meet-ing or arrange for your own taxi;don't rely on your date for trans-portation. Adhere to the safetybasics that you always have inplace when you go out, includingkeeping personal items and yourdrink in your possession at alltimes and leaving unneeded IDlike your Social Security card athome.
If meeting your online daterequires long-distance traveling,be even more careful and smart.Make sure someone at homeknows your travel plans andschedule.
Finally, if something doesn't feelright or you feel pressured, endthe date immediately. Trustingyour gut can help protect youfrom an unpleasant or unsafeexperience.
Columbia, Missouri
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(ARA) - Many couples are opt-ing to cut the guest list instead ofbig ticket items like weddinggowns.
In fact, the average weddinggown cost $1,289 in 2010, a 20percent increase over 2009. This isno surprise to the millions whowere glued to their television setsthis past April during the mosttalked about wedding since the1981 royal wedding of LadyDiana to Prince Charles. Manybrides are now emulating the ele-gant lace gown worn byCatherine Middleton, now theDuchess of Cambridge.
In addition to beautiful lace, thenewest trends in wedding gowns
include color, soft sleeves,short hemlines and eco-friend-ly materials.
Whether it is Chantilly,Alencon, duchesse, guipure, orribbon, lace has become one ofthe hottest trends this year."Designers at all price points havedebuted collections featuring fullfrothy skirts, wildflowers andlace used in both traditional andmodern ways," says KateCampbell, department chair ofFashion & Retail Management atThe Art Institute of Tampa, abranch of Miami InternationalUniversity of Art & Design. "Thisparticular trend parallels themore feminine, elegant trends we
see in fashion everywhere -including more fitted and lady-like styles reminiscent of GraceKelly and Jacqueline BouvierKennedy."
While not for everyone, the useof color in wedding gowns hasbeen growing in popularity. Richand vibrant, or more subdued,color in bridal wear is every-where. Some brides choose softpastel colors, such as blush, roseor skin-tone. Others opt to wear
Things to Do: Plan a Wedding
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vibrant hues of lavender, greenand deep pink. Less bold bridesare more likely to use hints ofaccent color on sashes, bows,embroidery, hems, necklines orbeading. "The bride who choosesto add color to her dress is fash-ion forward and confident - it'snot for the faint of heart," saysAmber Chatelain, lead faculty forthe Fashion & Retail Managementprogram at The Art Institute ofTennessee - Nashville, a branch ofThe Art Institute of Atlanta.
Another interesting new trendin bridal wear is short gowns,especially for brides choosingdestination and beach weddings.While they may be short inlength, these dresses are not shorton style. Some offer sophisticatedlaces, chic feathers or multilay-ered organza mini-skirts.
Soft sleeves are enjoying acomeback. Designers havedebuted soft, romantic sleeves,including traditional cap sleevesin florals and tulle, modern sil-houettes using vintage elements,sequin fringe and flutter sleeves,and romantic off-the-shoulderversions. "The softness and ele-gance of the sleeves in bridalwear mirrors today's generalfashion trends, where designersare highlighting the elegance andbeauty of the female form in verysoft ways," says CharleneParsons, who heads the fashionprograms at Miami InternationalUniversity of Art & Design.
Eco-friendly options have alsoincreased in popularity. "Thereare now numerous eco-friendly
designers whose sole business isto create wedding dresses madewith earth-friendly fabrics andmaterials, using techniques thatare in harmony with the earth,"says Crystal Shamblee, depart-ment chair of Fashion Design forThe Art Institute of Philadelphia.Secondhand and vintage wed-
ding dresses are another eco-friendly choice.
Whatever fashion trends a bridechooses, one that will never goout of style is a gown that fitswell, is figure flattering andmakes the bride feel like she's themost beautiful woman in theworld on her big day.
Like Princess Catherine or like the popular beach wedding
Recapture the romance of a by-gone era whilewatching the Missouri landscape roll by your win-dow.
The Columbia Star Dinner Train offers year roundevening dinner train trips departing Friday andSaturday nights at 7 p.m. with a Sunday Brunch traindeparting at 11:30 AM. The Columbia Star offersguests gourmet dining onboard the beautifullyappointed vintage 1930's and 40's passenger carspulled by 1950's streamlined passenger locomotiveson a relaxing 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey.
Guests will be treated to delicious appetizers,drinks and a Chef-prepared, elegant four-coursegourmet meal all prepared right on the train.Prestigious railroad dining is recreated on white linenand fine china by candlelight with exemplary servicefrom our wait staff. Friendly, courteous bartenderswill do their part to get your journey off to a cheerfulstart with only the best brands of beverages from ourfully stocked bars.
Join us Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, aboard theColumbia Star Dinner Train for a romantic evening onthe rails. Candle-lit tables and a chef-prepared five-course meal is sure to create the perfect ambiance toshare with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Eachcouple will receive their own private table, compli-mentary glass of Champagne and a souvenir cham-pagne flute. Each lady will also receive a omplimen-tary rose. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m.; the DinnerTrain ride is from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $89 perperson (that total does not include tax or gratuity).
Visit www.dinnertrain.com for more information.
Things to Do: Dine on the Train
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POPLAR BLUFF - Let’s go to the 2012Salute to Veterans Valentine’s Day Concert
On Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.,the John J. Pershing VA Medical Centerwill host the “Valentines for VeteransConcert” at the Black River Coliseum inPoplar Bluff, MO. The event will featureentertainment by country music artist, LeeGreenwood.
Lee Greenwood with his distinctivevoice, insightful songwriting and unparal-leled showmanship will entertain Veteransand the community to help celebrate“Salute to Veterans” week. Greenwoodhas been captivating audiences fordecades. Known for his hit “God Bless theUSA” which has been voted the most rec-ognizable patriotic song in America, takingthe top honor over “God Bless America”and the “National Anthem.”
Active since the early 1980s, Lee hasreleased more than twenty major-labelalbums and has charted more than 35 sin-gles on the Billboard country music charts.Other hits include "Somebody's Gonna LoveYou", "Going, Going, Gone", "Dixie Road"and “Mornin’ Ride”.
No admission will be charged to attendthis concert for Veterans, their families andthe public because “the price has alreadybeen paid” by the sacrifices of Veterans. Theevent is fully-sponsored by HelpHospitalized Veterans and contributors inthe community.
Tickets are now available for distribution
through the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Centerand Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber ofCommerce. Tickets will be distributed on afirst-come-first-served basis with four priori-ties of ticket distribution: Gold Star (lost afamily service member in combat) FamilyMembers (limit two), Veterans, families ofVeterans, and the general public. A limitednumber of tickets is available to the publicat the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber ofCommerce beginning January 4, 2012. VAofficials hope to fill all available seats on thenight of the concert.
Individuals interested in more informationabout tickets may call 573-778-4414. ForInformation on volunteering or making adonation call 573-778-4151 extension 54275or 1-888-557-8262 extension 54275 or 54276.
People To See:
LeeGreenwood
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"The Camobunga! 2012 World Tour" presented byChevy comes to Springfield February 25 at the JQHArena with special guests The Band Perry and ScottyMcCreery.
Paisley's explanation on how he arrived at the tourname is this:
"Camobunga : //kam,bunga/ - The name of alive musical tour experience. A mind blowing blendof country, fiery 60's surf guitar acrobatics, futuristicspecial effects, retro heart and soul, and mind alter-ing liquid beverages. The spirit of the deep woodsmeets the breakneck excitement of the Californiacoast.
Etymology of the word Camobunga :camouflage - N: /kamfläZH/ -fabric w/ splotches
of green, brown, black & tan, meant to make thewearer of this pattern hard to distinguish from thebackground;(or possibly stand out as a redneck).And Brad Paisley's latest single.
Cowabunga! originated as a greeting by ChiefThunderthud on the 50's cowboy puppet tv program"The Howdy Doody Show", was later adopted bysurfers in the 60's."
2010 CMA Entertainer of the Year and Grand Ole
Opry member Brad Paisley is aconsummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and enter-tainer, which has earned him three GRAMMYs, 14Country Music Association Awards and 14 Academyof Country Music Awards. He has placed 20 singlesat the top of the charts, the latest a duet with CarrieUnderwood, "Remind Me." Paisley's current album,This Is Country Music, debuted at #1 on Billboard'sTop Country Albums chart and is Paisley's sixth con-secutive studio album to debut as the nation's coun-try best-seller. Diary of a Player, Paisley's first book,will be released Nov. 1, delving into how his musicalheroes made a guitar man out of him.
The Band Perry's "modern throwback" style com-bines classic Country with an eclectic infusion ofRock, Gospel and Soul. Their self-titled debut album,THE BAND PERRY was certified Gold just fourmonths after it arrived in stores. They are known for“If I Die Young” and “You Lie.”
Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear As Day, pre-miered at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and TopCountry Albums charts, earning the highest first-week album sales of any solo country artist this year.
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“THE GLASS MENAGERIE”Feb. 15-19/SEDALIA - A grip-
ping family drama by TennesseeWilliams. 7:30 p.m. Wed. throughFriday with a dinner theatre at6:30 p.m. Saturday and a matineeat 2 p.m. Sunday. State FairCommunity College. This four-character, autobiographical mem-ory play is the tale of theWingfield family: Amanda is afaded, tragic remnant of Southerngentility who lives in a dingy St.Louis apartment with her son,Tom, and daughter, Laura, who iscrippled. Tom is driven to distrac-tion by his mother’s nagging and
seeks escape in alcohol, finallyleaving home. As narrator, Tomdesperately tries to describe hislost relationships with his familyand to escape the painful grip ofhis troubled past. Parental guid-ance suggested.
BACH TO THE FUTUREFeb. 18/WEST PLAINS - 7 p.m.
at West Plains Civic Center.Imagine the classics - Bach,Beethoven, Mozart - performed inexciting new ways, such as mod-ern jazz, African, and Latinrhythms. Bach to the Future bringsan exciting, whimsical approach to
the most beloved music ofall time, and some of themost interesting cutting-edge instruments you'llever see. How about aDrumitar? An electric violinthat glows when you playit? All four group membersare world-renowned per-formers, best-sellingauthors and highlyacclaimed composers. Formore information, call 417-255-7966.
EAGLE WATCHINGFeb. 18/CASSVILLE -
Roaring River State Park isproud of its wintering baldeagle population. For thisevent, we show a videoabout bald eagles inMissouri; after the video,participants go outside thenature center to watch forbald eagles coming in toroost for the night.Binoculars and warm cloth-ing are recommended.
Located at 12716 Farm Road 2239,this event is 3-4:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 417-847-3742.
CHILI COOK-OFFFeb. 18/COLUMBIA - The
Seventh Annual MFA Oil Rootin’-Tootin’ Chili Cook-Off is sched-uled from 4-7 p.m. at the HolidayInn Expo Center. .So come on out,enjoy some live music and all thechili you can eat from more than50 teams. All proceeds benefit theBoys and Girls Club of Columbia,which serves nearly 200 at-riskkids every day after school.Tickets are $10 each. For moreinformation visit online atwww.rtchilicookoff.com
WEDDING EXPOFeb. 19/ST. CLAIR -Noon to 5
p.m. at the St. Clair High SchoolGymnasium. Wedding fashionshow is at 3 p.m. and prom fash-ion shows is at 3 p.m. Over 30vendors will be there and up to$1,000 in attendance prizes will beawarded. Admission is free. Formore information, call 573-468-4349.
SWORD SWALLOWINGFeb.25/BRANSON - Ripley’s
Believe It or Not! St. BransonOdditorium celebrates the 6thannual World Sword Swallower’sDay at 2 p.m. with free swordswallowing demonstrations.Watch Charles “Crispy” Knight,one of the top sword swallowersin the world, perform a FREEshow at Ripley’s Branson. Hehelped set a world record – nowwitness this sword swallowinglegend in person!
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