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From the Stacks: Historical fiction selected as Capital READ The Missouri River Regional Library has chosen Elise Hooper's historical fiction, "Fast Girls: A Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team," as this year's community read, known as Capital READ and now in its 14th year. by Claudia Cook, For the News Tribune Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Fall festivities fare well despite pandemic concerns Area pumpkin patches and fall festivals have been pleasantly surprised to stay busy this season, despite ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. by Emily Cole Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 11:09pm

An unexpected retreat: 'Enough Already' opens at Stained Glass Theatre It's a story everyone can connect with.At least that's what Gail Clements is hoping.Clements is directing "Enough Already," the latest production at Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri that opens tonight. by Madeleine Leroux Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

Capitol City Cinema to show 'Hocus Pocus' at fairgrounds A dark atmosphere, spooky time of year and the perfect Halloween movie. by News Tribune Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

Spooktacular set for Saturday in Westphalia For the fifth year, the Westphalia Trading Co. will hold its Spooktacular this weekend.Set for 10 a. by Madeleine Leroux Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:00am

Showing their skills Offering a night of original performances, several local acting students will bring their talents to the stage to benefit Scene One Theatre. by Madeleine Leroux Published Oct. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

With concert halls shut, Philharmonic takes to sidewalk With performance halls shut because of the coronavirus pandemic, the best concert venue a violinist could hope for one recent October Friday was a sidewalk in the Bronx. by Associated Press Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For many, it's not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince. by Associated Press Published Oct. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: The twisted road of 'Eight Perfect Murders' A frequent trend in novels, especially mysteries, is the presence of an unreliable narrator.In "Eight Perfect Murders" by Peter Swanson, bookstore owner Malcolm Kershaw sets himself up as one from the beginning. by Donna Loehner, For the News Tribune Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am