Danita Allen Wood

Columbia

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Made in Mo: Keeping it Natural

Nov 1, 2024 | missourilife.com | Sydney Jones |Andrea Kaneko |Kim Hill |Danita Allen Wood

Makers in Missouri bring natural products like dog treats, candles, and baby books. Charles and Kim Saso enjoyed homebrewing together and were looking for a use for the spent grains from their homebrewing sessions, and that is how The Crafted Bone was born. Dog bones are made with the grains left behind after the brewing process is complete.
The Mysterious Mississippi Lowlands

Oct 29, 2024 | missourilife.com | Danita Allen Wood

The Mississippi Lowlands area in far southeastern Missouri is mostly a flat alluvial plain shaped by outwash from the great glaciers. About thirty to fifty million years ago, this region was part of the Mississippi Embayment, similar to today’s delta, emptying to the Gulf of Mexico. The region is now the northernmost reach of the Gulf Coastal Plain and harbors many species characteristic of that region.
Our First All-Women Basketball Team

Oct 23, 2024 | missourilife.com | Diana West |Robin Seaton Jefferson |Danita Allen Wood

James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 as an exercise program for college men, which was soon adapted for college women. But that caused a backlash. Medical professionals, religious leaders, and education experts said basketball was “unhealthy, unladylike, and inappropriate for young ladies.” It was even thought that exercise, like running, would prevent women from bearing children later on.
Scenic Wonders Along the Katy and Rock Island Trails

Oct 15, 2024 | missourilife.com | Danita Allen Wood

Missouri is a state of contrasts, where east meets west, north meets south, eastern hardwood forests meet western plains. Two of Missouri’s most talented photographers, Dennis Coello and Notley Hawkins, have captured these contrasts in their stunning photography along the Katy and Rock Island Trails. See a sample of their stunning photography here.
Discover the Iliniwek

Sep 4, 2024 | missourilife.com | Danita Allen Wood

High above the Des Moines River’s floodplain, on a hot, humid mid-September day, we visited the serene Iliniwek Village State Historic Site. Nestled in the northeastern corner of our state, just north of Highway 136 and east of Kahoka, this site is the largest and best-preserved remnant of any Illinois Indian village.
Time-Traveling Tailors

Aug 21, 2024 | missourilife.com | Danita Allen Wood

James Country Mercantile, which specializes in authentic 19th-century clothing, has been a quaint shop in Liberty since 1996. The proprietors, Jean and Del Warren, have been deeply entrenched in the world of historical reenactments since 1986 when they first attended reenactment events and Del became interested in black powder period firearms. “He started fixing the guys’ guns on-site, so they could pass inspection and take part.
A Free Magical Valentine Concert

Jan 31, 2024 | missourilife.com | Danita Allen Wood

Missouri LifePhotos by International Center for MusicTreat your Valentine to a music-filled evening of popular classical favorites at 7:30 p.m. February 9th in the impressive Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University, at 8700 NW River Park Drive in Parkville. This special Valentine’s concert features the Park International Center for Music’s Orchestra under the direction of guest conductor Timothy Hankewich.
Romantic Valentine Dinner in Art Museum

Jan 26, 2024 | missourilife.com | in Arts |Danita Allen Wood

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph offers an elegant fine-dining experience for Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 9. Luna’s Fine Dining will be serving a gourmet meal, starting off with a glass of prosecco and an appetizer upon arrival, and continuing with the remaining four courses seated at dinner, with a choice of seating in the dining room ($75 per ticket) or the gallery ($85).
See pop culture creators at ArtCon

Jan 19, 2024 | missourilife.com | in Arts |Danita Allen Wood

By Danita Allen WoodHead South (well, to southern Missouri) for this annual pop culture convention at Neosho on February 3. The event celebrates the fine arts that make comics, tv, movies, and games possible and features celebrities in the field. Isaac Singleton will be there. He performed Bo’sun in Pirates of the Caribbean and was also the voice actor for Thanos in Marvel’s animated series and video games. He has an extensive list of credits in film, television.
ICE CARNIVAL IS SNOW MUCH FUN!

Jan 17, 2024 | missourilife.com | Danita Allen Wood

By Danita Allen WoodThe 17th Annual Ice Carnival—free to attend— in the Delmar Loop at St. Louis begins this weekend, January 20th. It runs from 11 AM and through the evening. New this year is a Drone Show, which will feature 160 drones lighting up the night sky, beginning at 7 PM. In addition, you can take a hayride, see snowflake ballerinas, fire performers, ice-carving demonstrations, and more than 50 ice sculptures. Live music and games and other events are also part of the festival.