September 2, 2010

Reception for Snapshots! a photography exhibit

Posted by janet @ 8:17 pm

You are invited to attend the Snapshots! Photography Exhibit Reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 7, 2010 at the Kirksville Arts Center. This exhibit features work by local graphic designer and snapshot photographer Brooke Goans.

Learn more about Brooke and her work at:
ORIGINALS PAPER ART - www.originalspaperart.com


June 15, 2010

Art in the Park is starting soon

Posted by janet @ 2:59 pm

Art in the Park

a free community art program for kids of all ages.

July 5th - July 30th
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Activities will be held at a different Kirksville parks each day. 
 

  • Monday - P.C. Mills
  • Tuesday - Brashear
  • Wednesday - Jaycee
  • Thursday - Brashear
  • Friday - Memorial

Sponsored by

The Kirksville Arts Association
The Quota Club International
Kirksville Parks and Rec
The Missouri Arts Council


June 10, 2010

Don’t forget Summer on the Square tomorrow

Posted by janet @ 1:40 pm

The second concert in the Summer on the Square series is this Friday at 7:00 pm  featuring THE GATEWAY SINGERS.

They are a traveling worship team in their 41st year of ministry. Dave and Jan McSpadden and Don and Vikki Hunt have teamed together since 1969 to create some of the sweetest harmonious sounds in gospel music. Both Dave McSpadden and Don Hunt are ordained ministers. We are a two-family ministry, our wives being sisters. Ministry has taken us to 45 states including Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands.We have recorded 20 albums available on eleven CDs.


May 10, 2010

Tuesday May 11 - Fundraiser for Summer on the Square Series

Posted by janet @ 6:55 pm

Please join the Kirksville Arts Assoication for a fundraiser to support the Summer on the Square concert series.

All you have to do is go out to eat at Ponderosa between 5-8 pm on Tuesday, May 11th and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kirksville Arts Association for the concert series.

The event is sponsored by 1000 Hills Morning Rotary


March 15, 2010

Make a Ribbed Egg Basket

Posted by janet @ 12:02 pm

Instructor: Linda Colton
Wednesday, March 24 OR Saturday, March 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $ 40.00 (includes materials)
Limited to 8 participants per class

Ribbed baskets are named according to their shape or their special use.  The egg basket is an old style that was designed for a variety of uses and they are similar to gizzard or buttocks baskets named because of their humped bottoms.  This basket will be made with two round hoops, round reed and a variety of weaving materials.  Students will learn to make a God’s Eye at the intersection of the loops.

To register, Call the arts Center at 665-0500 or Linda Colton at 665-1110

Class will be held at the Arts Center.


March 2, 2010

Reception for Photography Contest & Exhibit this Thursday

Posted by janet @ 7:46 pm

A reception will be held for the 4th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit co-sponsored by State Representative Rebecca McClanahan and the Kirksville Department of Tourism.

Stop by the Kirksville Arts Center starting at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, March 4th to enjoy the photographs. This year’s theme is “Vitality and Resiliency: People of North Missouri.”


February 4, 2010

“The Things They Carried” Exhibit opens Monday Feb. 8th

Posted by janet @ 6:41 pm

As part of the Kirksville Big Read event, an exhibition of Vietnam War era artifacts will be on display at the Arts Center February 8-26th. The opening reception is Monday, February 8th ~ 6:00-7:30 p.m.

“The Things They Carried: Mementos from Kirksville Vietnam War Veterans” is  curated by a group of Truman State University art history students. While gathering photos and mementos for the exhibit, the students had an opportunity to interview Kirksville Vietnam War veterans about their experiences.

Kirksville’s Big Read will focus on “The Things They Carried,” a book by Tim O’Brien that discusses the lives of American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

For more information on Kirksville’s Big Read, visit http://bigread.truman.edu.


January 27, 2010

Bridal Expo happening Sunday 1/31

Posted by janet @ 7:29 pm

The Kirksville Arts Center will have a booth at the upcoming Bridal Expo on Sunday, January 31st.  Swing by our booth to get information on renting the Arts Center for special events in 2010.  Our space is ideal for bridal showers, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and so much more!  Check it out.

2010 NEMO Bridal Expo

Sunday, January 31st, 2:00-5:30

The Crossing / 810 E. Shepard Ave. / Kirksville

Only $1 at the door


December 17, 2009

Fine Arts Exhibit at Il Spazio

Posted by janet @ 1:01 pm

Be sure to check out the fine arts exhibt going on now through January 31, 2010.


December 11, 2009

Miracle on 34th Street going on this weekend

Posted by janet @ 7:20 am

Curtain Call Theatre Company brings you this holiday classic, performed in the style of a live 1940’s radio theatre show. Performances will be held at the Kirksville Arts Center, 117 N. Franklin Street.

Shows Friday and Saturday night, December 11-12, start at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday’s show is at 2:00 p.m.

$10 General Admission
$7 Students/seniors
$5 Children Under 12

Tickets on sale now at Edna Campbell’s Bookstore or at the door.


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