Monthly Archives: October 2009

"Bounty of the Harvest"

Posted on October 30, 2009 by admin

Jefferson City and the central Missouri area have some great wineries that have come together to form the Missouri River Wine Trail.  John Ferrier from Summit Lake Winery tells me about the fun event that’s coming up November 14-15.  “Bounty … Continue reading →

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It may be slightly strange, but it’s true

Posted on October 27, 2009 by admin

Jefferson City’s second annual Zombie Walk will hit the streets on Friday, October 30 at 6 p.m.  Last year dozens of Zombie-wannabes came out and shuffled from the front of the capitol onto High Street.  So if you are looking … Continue reading →

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CVB celebrates 2 year anniversary of Jefferson City downtown location

Posted on October 23, 2009 by admin

Last night we hosted a small reception at Madison's for the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Board members to celebrate our 2 year anniversary of being in our 100 E. High Street office. This location, in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Missouri State Penitentiary footage

Posted on October 21, 2009 by admin

If you haven’t toured the Missouri State Penitentiary, here’s a video that will give you some insider information. The Penitentiary is one of the newest, and most popular, Jefferson City attractions. The video includes footage from inside the Missouri State Penitentiary … Continue reading →

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Leading the News in Jefferson City

Posted on October 19, 2009 by admin

Sarah Stroesser, communications mananger, was recently featured on a segment called NewsLeaders.  Mediacom produces about a dozen 5 minute news interviews with Columbia and Jefferson City people who share information about their business. The interviews play at the top and … Continue reading →

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Harvestfest is Here!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by admin

Looking for things to do this weekend? Ready for some Jefferson City fun? Downtown’s Harvestfest has plenty of activities for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.  Hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, Halloween-themed games (Jack O’Golf, Floating Pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Jefferson City promotes the Arts and Arffs

Posted on October 14, 2009 by admin

This weekend in Jefferson City the arts will turn into ‘arffs’ at the annual event, Art Inside the Park. This dog-themed event will begin on Friday at 5 p.m. and go on until Sunday at dusk; it will take place … Continue reading →

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A little art to decorate a white wall

Posted on October 12, 2009 by admin

Two artists traveled to Jefferson City recently to add some artwork to a blank wall near downtown Jefferson City.  A white wall that borders an open lot at 730 E. McCarty now has a new look, a mural themed around dogs, … Continue reading →

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This is How We Do It, Lincoln University’s Homecoming is Here

Posted on October 8, 2009 by admin

Lincoln University celebrates homecoming this week and hundreds of alumni are headed to Jefferson City to catch the action. Lincoln, a historically black university, is an incredible piece of Jefferson City history. The events that take place during Lincoln’s homecoming week not … Continue reading →

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Jefferson City is Crawling with Art

Posted on October 7, 2009 by admin

Jefferson City will host its first ever Art Gallery Crawl on Friday, October 9. Eight galleries will be open from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for you to explore some of Jefferson City’s finest art.  There will be special displays, new exhibits, pumpkin carving and artists to meet. … Continue reading →

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