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Try your hand at Spectators poker

Posted on December 18, 2009 by admin

Submitted by Colleen Foster Getting cabin fever with all this cold weather?  Or, are you looking for different things to do in Jefferson City?  Well, get out of the house and try your skill (and luck) at playing free Texas … Continue reading →

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Capitol Tour Features $10 million mural

Posted on December 14, 2009 by admin

Submitted by Michael J. Honeywell  I love the Capitol tour; it’s a great piece of Jefferson City history. In fact, I make it a point to take my family for a visit every year. My favorite part is the stop in the House … Continue reading →

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Another reason for the season

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

Last weekend was full of holiday festivities with Christmas lights, performers, trees and treats.  This weekend, Jefferson City events have a more religious theme.  Come to the Manger invites everyone to see the hundreds of nativity scenes on display at … Continue reading →

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Holiday Festivities this Weekend

Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin

Downtown Jefferson City has some great holiday events this weekend!  It all starts with Living Windows tonight at 6 p.m. (see video for details) Also tonight, the Governor’s Mansion will open its doors to the public for Candlelight Tours at 6:30; Governor and Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Plays, musicals and murder mysteries- all for your entertainment!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by admin

Jefferson City theaters will be hopping with entertainment over the next few months.  Summit Lake Winery’s murder mystery shows, Capital City Players’ dinner theatre and The Little Theatre’s musicals have a full line up of shows. Summit Lake Winery started … Continue reading →

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Prison Dining and Touring

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

Jefferson City dining and Jefferson City’s Missouri State Penitentiary are currently being featured on AAA’s web site. Prison Brews, one of the great Jefferson City restaurants, is a local microbrewery perfect for visitors and residents alike. Delicious food and great … Continue reading →

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Get your Missouri State Penitentiary Items!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by admin

Interested in a piece of the Missouri State Penitentiary wall? Been itching for a MSP black and white striped t-shirt? Well, we have what you want! Missouri State Penitentiary souvenirs are now available at http://www.missouripentours.com/msp.html, under the heading “Store,” as … Continue reading →

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Soak up this warm weather with a walking tour of Jefferson City

Posted on November 3, 2009 by admin

The weather forecast over the next few days means we all need to get outside, enjoy the sun and have some Jefferson City fun!  It’s the perfect opportunity for an outdoor walking tour of downtown Jefferson City. Come by the … Continue reading →

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"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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