Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts

Musings from the Art of It All Blog

1/9/2008 - A lesson from Dad
Is the glass half empty or half full? Well, it's neither. It's actually 4/5 filled and with each passing day, the glass becomes closer to reaching …

11/12/2007 - We gave thanks with a hard hat tour that had them in awe!
Last Saturday the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts hosted a small token of our gratitude to the many hundreds of community members who have their …

10/31/2007 - The construction progress at the Missouri Theatre will amaze you!
Last Friday afternoon the majority of the scaffolding was filling the main floor of the auditorium up, up, up about 70' feet to the ceiling. It is an …

10/15/2007 - Let's finish this off for all the kids in mid-Missouri.
Last Friday afternoon I was with my daughter's 4th grade class from Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School taking a field trip walk to the Columbia …

10/1/2007 - "The Art of It All!"
What an amazing month for the Arts in Columbia! No wonder the Missouri Arts Council crowned Columbia the state's Most Creative Community. Just look …

9/23/2007 - Imagine what it was... and imagine what it will be!
There isn't a day that goes by that I am not stopped at the grocery store, at church, or simply walking down the street that folks don't tell me how …

9/16/2007 - The incredible Missouri Theatre construction site!
It's almost hard to believe that six weeks ago music legend Art Garfunkel was singing with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra on the Missouri Theatre …

9/10/2007 - Inside Scoop on the restoration & renovation of the Missouri Theatre coming soon!
With a whirlwind of a Hot Summer Nights Music Festival, an incredible theater sale, and renovations underway, this blog took a little bit of a …

5/29/2007 - "Chalk Art" makes for an uplifting walk
During my HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS March for the Arts I am always intrigued and get great joy by the young artists who create outdoor "chalk art." …

5/19/2007 - Top Ten Answers!
As everyone in town was enjoying the Mayor's Bike, Walk & Wheel Week final Friday, I logged in my 173 mile. My new goal is to walk 250 miles (roughly …

5/17/2007 - The Top Ten Questions Asked of David
If there ever was a day for walking seven to eight miles, today was it. The sun was shining, a cool breeze blowing, and folks in our community in …

5/15/2007 - Humid, sticky, and getting-warmer-by-the-minute Monday morning on Oakland Gravel Road…
My first home of the day was a stately white farmhouse. As I made my way up the gravel drive, I noticed a gentleman sitting under one of the largest …

5/11/2007 - The end of Week Five
My journey throughout our community has made me wonder the suburban question, how well do we know our neighbors? Do we share a simple cordial "hello" …

5/11/2007 - Another beautiful Friday in Columbia
Today I was in the Grant Lane area. A woman and her dog pass by. Suddenly she stops and turns around and asks, "Are you the theater guy?" Sure …

5/11/2007 - More thoughts at the end of Week Five
As I walk around our Columbia community, I regularly ask myself if I could be doing this in a major metropolitan city. Well, physically, sure. But, I …

5/4/2007 - End of Week Four! Almost 125 miles!
Four weeks to go… and having a ball!

This week went fast; lots of rain to dodge and a great number of Columbians who are more and more aware of …

5/3/2007 - A beautiful Saturday brings the 3rd week to an end...
The old pedometer rolled over the 100 mile mark on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Many of our neighbors were outside working in their yards. …

4/27/2007 - Drizzly Thursday
Drizzly morning finds me in the Shepard Elementary School area. One of my first stops was at the home of one of our community's gifted visual artists …

4/24/2007 - Thoughtful Tuesday
I get the chance to read so many messages people leave near or on their front doors. From the simple WELCOME mat, to poetic thoughts about a flower …

4/23/2007 - A beautiful Monday in Columbia
What a beautiful Monday Columbia was blessed with this morning. This is my third Monday walking through our community. I've met so many kindhearted …

4/22/2007 - Friday, April 20th - A great start to a great weekend...
Friday, April 20th… a beautiful spring day. My destination for today was north of Broadway from Garth to West to Worley and back to Garth. One of my …

4/17/2007 - Tuesday, April 17th
The Barry family was planting flowers. "Now that spring has finally sprung," said Mrs. Barry. The trunk of their car was filled with flower crates. I …

4/14/2007 - End of the First Week of "Home Is Where the Art Is"
As the saying goes, "the first 76,538 steps are the hardest." After the first week of walking throughout our community, I am amazed by the outpouring …

4/13/2007 - Day Four - Thursday, April 12th
Thursday morning, extremely cold and windy. A talented young lady from KBIA "shadowed" me as I went door-to-door. She had her microphone and tape …

4/13/2007 - Day Three of "Home Is Where the Art Is" 4/11/07
Day Three - A soft morning rain started my “Home Is Where The Art Is” walk. It's kinda quiet on the streets of Columbia at 9:00am. Lots of birds and …

4/12/2007 - What an incredible first two days of "Home Is Where The Art Is!"
After an emotional, artistic, and inspiring kick-off at the wonderful Orr Street Studios and visiting over 600 homes in a day and a half, I already …

3/8/2007 - MTCA right on track so get ready to TAKE YOUR SEAT!
In seven months the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts Capital Campaign Committee under the co-leadership of Axie Hindman and Kevin Gibbens …

2/12/2007 - Get ready for some BIG NEWS from the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts!
As the deep freeze of January & February chills us all to the bone, things here at the Missouri Theatre are heating up as the Capital Campaign to …

12/28/2006 - These are exciting times for the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts!
November and December were exciting months for the Capital Campaign to restore the historic Missouri Theatre into mid-Missouri’s Center for the …

9/27/2006 - Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts - The Art Of It All!
Being a newbie in the “World of Blog,” I will warn you, Dear Blogger, that my efforts may well appear novice, but my intentions are enthusiastic and …

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