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Breaking Bread

Break bread with Father Dominic Garramone, a Benedictine monk from the Saint Bede Abbey in Peru, Illinois, known for his storytelling as much as for his bread recipes.  When baking bread whether it is on his television show Breaking Bread with Father Dominic, in person, or in one of his books, Father Dominic weaves stories into his baking, taking the experience beyond bread.  Through his stories baking bread becomes a spiritual exper…... Read more >

One-Act Wonders

A night at the theatre is closer than you may think.  Theatre students at Drury University at Springfield are gearing up for their third production of the 2008-2009 theatre season and the final production of this year.  The production on December 12 and 13 at Wilhoit Theatre includes five student-directed, one-act plays.  The productions act as the final project in the directing course that takes place each fall semester.  ...... Read more >

Energy Star

A few improvements to your home could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars each year, and expert Chris Dorsi, co-author of The Homeowner’s Handbook to Energy, will tell you how at an energy conservation seminar at St. Louis on November 15.   Actions could be as simple as upgrading your refrigerator or more complex, such as re-insulating your house, Chris says. His book gives homeowners information on how to save money by making…... Read more >

Bluebird Music

The sights and sounds of the Midwest will come together at the first-ever Bluebird Music & Arts Festival in downtown Columbia on November 14-15.   Bluebird Music & Arts is a non-profit organization whose goal is to celebrate Midwestern arts and culture. The festival has been in the works for two years now, and more than forty bands with Midwestern roots, including John Henry & the Engine and Atmosphere, Big Smith, and The Re…... Read more >